HomeMy WebLinkAbout2 - Minutes, January 18, 2006CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES FORM
NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: UNIVERSITY HILL GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NAME/TELEPHONE OF PERSON PREPARING SLJMMARY: Laurie Chestnut--303-413-7315
NAMES OF MEMBERS, STAFF, AND INVITED GUESTS PRESENT
BOARD MEMBERS: OTTO, MILLER, MURRAY
STAFF: WINTER, CUNNINGHAM, JOBERT, MAYHEW, CHESTNUT, TRUdII,LO,
KORBELIK
GUEST:
TYPE OF MEETING: MINUTES REGULAR MEETING: January 18, 2006
AGENDA ITEM 1- Roll Call: Meeting called to order at 9:11 a.m.
AGENDA ITEM 2- Approval of December 21, 2005 minutes: (See Action Item Below)
AGENDA ITEM 3- Public Participation: None
AGENDA ITEM 4- Police Update: Trujillo presen[ed a different statistic format compazing this yeazs to last years. He
reviewed disturbances, criminal mischief s, criminal trespasses, suicides, noise calls, thefrs, fights, burglaries, assaults,
harassment, domesUC violence, auto thefrs, fireworks, trespasses, sexual assaults in comparison to December 2004. Most of
these numbers were consistent. Winter inquired as to whether or not it would be possible to have these statistics put into a
spreadsheet to add to iJHGID packets. Trujillo will give the numbers to Chestnut who will enter them into a spreadsheet.
Jobert asked if it was possible to have the numbers broken down to lmow when students aze involved. Trujillo suggested
contacting CU's Office of Judicial Affairs For this. Otto asked iF officers aze reassigned to other districts when it is quiet on
the hill and Trujillo explained.
AGENDA ITEM 5- UHNA Update: None
AGENDA TTEM 6- Hill Alliance Update: Winter commented on the Hill Alliance feedback on "First Hour Free"
proposal. At the last meeting a desue was expressed [o get Hill Neighbors and businesses together to talk about relations on
the hill.
AGENDA ITEM 7- CU/CiTy Liaison: Korbelik stated one of the lazge projects for the spring for her to work on will be
to re-engage the Ambassador Program. The goal of this program is to build communiry between UCSU, students living on
and off campus and other residents. There were a few problems with mishust between students last yeaz so they will be
taking a step back to try and wrrect this. Korbelik would like to re-establish the program starting with a survey to see
where quality of life issues aze and to engage tri-execs and UCSU.
AGENDA ITEM 8- Parking Services Update: Mayhew reported Nathan AIp will be leaving Parking Services maintenance and
the position will be pos[ed and filled shortly. Miller asked if Mayhew would nced any additional resources and Mayhew stated not at this
time.
AGENDA ITEM 9- Matters from the Commissioners: Otto commented on the rise in figures for the November sales tax
report. He stated the increase is significant from 2004. Miller remazked on a recent article in the Daily Camera regazding
relations between hill businesses and neighbors and feels it is something, perhaps, UI-IGID should address. He stated there
is more work that needs to be done as faz as ouueach and feelings of animosity and defeatism need to be addressed. Otto
stated he has spoken with staff at the Colorado Daily asking them to pecpetuate the positive ins[ead of the negative publicity.
Miller asked if iJHGID could be used as a mediator to promote the interests of the hill and its economic well-being. He
requested this be included on the retreat agenda. Winter stated at past retreats the City Manager along with representatives
from CU, Hill Alliance, UHNA and the Tri-Exec's attend to give feedback on pertinent issues. She asked if this might be a
good time to discuss Miller's concerns and stated there is a key role for UHGID on these issues. Miller stated he would like
to have a sepazate meeting with Wese organizations rather than have them attend the luncheon and everyone agreed. Otto
stated the retreat is an important time to focus on iJHGID's role.
AGENDA ITEM 11- Matters From the Director: Winter reviewed the retreat agenda wluch might consist of looking at
the past, the role of UHGID and what the priorities will be in the coming yeaz. The RHI roundtables will take place on
January 24'~ and 25~'. Winter reviewed the four different roundtables, who will be involved in each of them and what the
topics of discussion will be. Afrer the roundtables a couple of people from each gtoup will be selected to oversee the
program and an action plan will be formed. Otto expressed concem over the fact that the groups aze segregated and Winter
explained. Winter reviewed the First Hour Free Proposal included in iJHGID packeu. She stated this is a skeletal proposal
and the impetus is coming from downtown. They aze anGcipating competitive factors with the opening of 29~' Street.
Winter explained the reasons for the rate hike and charging at the meters on Sundays. She stated on the hill, CU is already
chazging $1.25 per hour and also chazge at meters on Sundays. There was concern expressed by the Hill Alliance Wat tlus
could be viewed as negative For redevelopment and there was some apprehension about poor timing for the hill. W inter
requested LTI-IGID members' feedback on whether or not they will suppoR this proposal and will ask For their opinions at a
later date. Otto stated the business community's response should be a key factor and the proposal could also impact the
surrounding neighborhoods. Jobert reviewed the sales tazc report and stated revenue should increase and expenses should
decrease for the coming year. Winter updated LTIIGID on Eco Pass saying negotiations with RTD were successful and
CAGID will not pay for part time downtown employees which puu the cost at $460,000. The reconciliation of 9m and
Canyon is below what was anticipated. DMC will be looking at a more sustainable funding effort for Eco Pass in the future.
Otto asked if the iIHGID loan issue is off the table and Winter stated yes. Winter recendy spoke with Michael Boyers, a
developer who is trying to get things moving on the Hill and is hoping to have some news in the neaz fuhue concerning
redevelopment. He is working with multiple sites and multiple property owners and when he is ready to start talking
publicly he will be sharing his ideas with UHGID.
Mee[ing adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
ACTION ITEMS:
MOTION: Mil1er moved to approve the December 21, 2005 minutes. O[to Seconded. Appcoved unanimously.
FUTiJRE MEETINGS:
February 1, 2006 UMC, Room 381 Retreat
11:30 a.m.
APPROVED BY: UNIVERSITY FjJLL GF~f1ERAL IMPROVEMENT
Attest:
Laurie Chestnut, Secretary
Karen Abrams-Harbour, Chair