HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes UHGID 03/15/2006
CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES FORM
NAME. OF BOARD/COMMISSION: UNIVERSITY HILL GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
NAME/TELEPHONE OF PERSON PREPARING SUMMARY: Laurie Chestnut--303-413-7318
NAMES OF MEMBERS, STAFF, AND INVITED GUESTS PRESENT
BOARD MEMBERS: OTTO, MILLER, MURRAY
STAFF: WINTER, CUNNINGHAM, JOBERT, MAYHEW, CHESTNUT, HUNTER
GUEST: Olsen, Winski, Spalding
TYPE OF MEETING: MINUTES REGULAR MEETING: March 15, 2006
AGENDA ITEM 1- Roll Call: Meeting called to order at 9:08 a.m.
AGENDA ITEM 2 - Approval of January 18 and February 1, 2006 minutes: (See Action Item Below)
AGENDA ITEM 3 - Public Participation: None
AGENDA ITEM 4 - Police Update: Hunter reviewed the update on hill statistics. She stated is has been fairly quiet.
Extra officers will be on duty to assist with Rail Jam this week. Otto inquired as to whether or not year to date statistics
might be available for future reference.
AGENDA ITEM 5 - UHNA Update: Spalding commented on UHNA efforts to work with the Hill Alliance. They have a
representative on the Responsible Hospitality Group. UI-INA is working with CU administration in hopes the executive
committee can have a closer working relationship with UCSU.
AGENDA ITEM 6 - Hill Alliance Update: Winter introduced the new Hill Alliance representative, Leah Winski. Winksi
stated at the most recent Alliance meeting there was discussion about Rail Jam and a review of logistics for the day. She
remarked this is a great event with 3,000 to 5,000 people expected to attend. Winski spoke about the Conference on World
Affairs occurring April 10'h through April 14`x'. Speakers will give their presentations at the Flatirons Theater and the food
court. This event brings faculty, students and members of the community together. Banners will be placed at Art Hardware,
The Flatirons Theater and Tulagi's. Miller asked if participation on the hill will be similar to last year. Winter inquired
about whether or not the Hill Alliance had any feedback on the First Hour Free proposal. Winksi said there has been an
interest in the additional revenue and benefits this could bring to the hill and the overall consensus seemed supportive of the
rate increase but most people preferred to keep Sunday's free. Otto stated he is concerned about additional funds being
used for marketing and asked what the return would be to UHGID. Winter said the difference between UHGID and
downtown was the decision to expand UHGID's powers several years ago. Finding the right balance between the Hill
Alliance and marketing is being examined. Miller asked what the Hill Alliance reasoning was against charging on Sundays
and Winski explained. Otto asked if downtown was going ahead with charging at the meters on Sundays. Winter stated
different options are being examined including a rate increase, charging at the meters on Sunday afternoons or extending
charging at meters later in the day during the week. Miller stated he is interested in knowing what the dollar amount is for
marketing on the hill. Winter stated there have been discussions about raising the mill levy to obtain additional funds but
this would entail an election. Otto commented on the sales and tax use chart included in packets and asked that marketing
figures be included as well.
AGENDA ITEM 7 - CU/City Liaison: None
AGENDA ITEM 8 - Parking Services Update: Mayhew stated maintenance crews have been shorthanded for the last
five weeks but someone has been hired just in time for spring clean-up. High winds have played apart in maintenance
problems on the hill. Over the next couple of months Parking Services will determine what trees need to be replaced. The
concrete curbing contractor will be replacing curbs in the spring. Mayhew explored the costs of staining the crosswalks and
determined it is too expensive. Miller asked about a simple painting of the crosswalks. Mayhew will follow-up with the
City's Transportation Department. Miller inquired about general sidewalk repairs. Mayhew said this will be taken care of
at the same time the curbs are being replaced. Miller also asked about maintenance of the light posts and tree grates.
Mayhew stated covers have been replaced on light fixtures but it is difficult to get parts for the actual fixtures as the
company who supplies them is not in the country. Ile will look into getting a local contractor to provide this service and
will take care of tree grates in the spring. Otto stated there is a proposal to have a patio in front of Mamacita's and
suggested Mayhew put a hold on the sidewalk repair until a decision is made on this issue. Mayhew reviewed what kinds of
trees are placed on the hill.
AGENDA ITEM 9 - Retreat Follow-up Discussion: Winter stated at the retreat there was discussion about revising the
UHGID meeting format to take time reviewing the areas of focus and what UHG1D's priorities are. Certain updates maybe
given with different frequencies, i.e., the City liaison report might be given each semester, quarterly or as issues arise.
Everyone agreed to continue monthly with police, UHNA, Hill Alliance and Parking Services updates. Murray inquired as
to whether or not crime statistics are available indicating involvement of CU students. This is a separate report which can
be obtained from CU. Miller stated he feels it is important UHGID discuss priorities and dedicate time for these at the
monthly meetings. Winter suggested areas of focus be rotated during Matters from the Commissioners each month and
interject them whenever possible. Otto inquired about revenue received from the patio leases and suggested a thorough
review to make sure merchants are paying. Winter explained this has been an issue for some time and revenue goes into a
fund to help with maintenance on the hill. Collecting these funds was a problem in the past but has hopefully been rectified.
AGENDA ITEM 10 - Matters from the Commissioners: None
AGENDA ITEM 11- Matters from the Director: Murray inquired about progress on redevelopment. Winter skated
there is a new corporation on the hill working diligently with property owners. They are advisors and project managers who
are looking for investors to provide equity to assist hill redevelopment in progressing forward. They will be making a
presentation to UHGID when they are prepared to do so. Winter has talked with the Planning Department regarding an area
plan but they will not have the resources on staff until 2007. Winter suggested they speak with UHGID to possibly help
from a financial standpoint. Miller asked if there is a need to solicit more players to deal with additional areas on the hill.
Winter stated their goal is to work on the Art Hardware; Jones Drug and CU lots. Otto remarked the difference between
29°i Street and the hill is the assemblage of properties. Miller inquired about the appropriate time for UHGID to state their
opinion regarding the First Hour Free proposal and Winter stated at next months meeting. Winter said her goal is to have a
final proposal in place by the end of April. Otto asked for clarification on the "five minutes free" grace period at meters and
how PCO's will know whether or not time on has expired. Mayhew explained details of the process. Winter mentioned at
last months meeting there was discussion regarding a five-minute rule where meetings will start five minutes after the
designated time whether or not all members are present and suggested this be implemented. Winter gave an update on the
progress of the Responsible Hospitality Institute stating a leadership summit will be scheduled possibly for April 13th. This
meeting comes from information obtained during the roundtables in January. Persons from each roundtable group will be
chosen to help implement an action plan. An RHI Conference will take place in Boulder in 2007. Winter reminded UHGID
Don Shoup will be here April 19`h from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00. a.m. at the Paradise Bakery on Pearl Street making a presentation
on parking. UHGID is invited to attend. She mentioned this is a great opportunity to interact with the downtown
community. The City has been given an award by the International Parking Institute for excellence in parking. The
interviews for UHGID vacancies took place this week and a decision will be made shortly. Winter stated if UHGID
members have any thoughts about who should be appointed they should contact council members directly. Murray asked if
there have been any discussions about a conference center being constructed on the hill. Winter stated there are no new
developments regarding the conference center site. Miller extended his congratulations on the parking award.
Meeting adjourned at 10:38 a.m.
ACTION ITEMS:
MOTION: Miller moved to approve the January 18 and February 1, 2006 minutes. Otto Seconded. Approved
unanimously.
FUTURE MEETINGS:
April 19, 2006 Council Chambers Regular Meeting
9:00 a.m.
APPROVED BY: UNIVERSIT HI ENERAL IMPROVEMENT
Attest:
Laurie Chestnut, Secretary Karen Abrams-Harbour, Chair