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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes UHGID 09/19/2001 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: LORRAINE ZAMORA - 303-413-7318 NAMES OF MEMBERS, STAFF AND INVITED GUESTS PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS: ELLWOOD, MCMULLEN, STREET, CURTIS, LARSON STAFF: WINTER, ZAMORA,MORGAN, JIMENEZ, OFFICER BOOKOUT, OFFICER LAUREN GUEST: JOE SMITH TYPE OF MEETING: MINUTES REGULAR: September 19, 2001 AGENDA ITEM I - ROLL CALL: Meeting was called to order and roll taken at9:35 a.m. AGENDA ITEM 2 - APPROVAL OF AUGUST 15, 2001 MINUTES: (See Action Item below) AGENDA ITEM 3- CITIZEN PARTICIPATION : Matt Heiser, a member of the CU Alumni Association, spoke about two Homecoming events scheduled on Oct. 121h and 13`h, the Homecoming Parade and Block Party. He said UCSU is trying to get all student groups involved in the Parade, so that it's not specifically a Greek event. Dee Andrews asked who was responsible for trash removal after the events. The alumni member said it is the responsibility of the groups involved to remove trash. Winter and Morgan will write up a performance criteria for these events. If the criteria is not met, the events will not happen. AGENDA ITEM 4 - POLICE UPDATE: Officer Bookout amd Officer Lauren gave an update. Officer Bookout said the Rave is down from last year. Street asked about more police patrol on the Hill. Winter said patrols will be intensified on Hill business and neighborhood areas during the Homecoming weekend. AGENDA ITEM 5 - PARKING SERVICES UPDATE: Mayhew gave an update. He said they power washed sidewalks and will power wash them again before CU Homecoming. He said an automobile caused some damage to the Monument on Broadway and they're waiting to put it back up. He gave some information about using leaf blowers in the city. He said leaf blowers are needed but he will check noise levels and will pay attention to issues. They may look for alternatives. AGENDA ITEM 6 - TAXI STAND UPDATE: An update was given on Taxi Stands. McMullen asked about signage for taxi stands. Mayhew said 5 signs should be coming in the next couple of weeks. Vehicles cannot be towed unless the signage is up. Suggestions were made to paint curbs, or painting the meters. Winter said she and Mayhew would follow-up. AGENDA ITEM 7- PRESENTATION OF HOMECOMING PARADE AND BLOCK PARTY EVENTS: (See Agenda item #3 and Matters from the Director) AGENDA ITEM 8 - MARKETING STUDY UPDATE: Marcom Proposal from Stratecom & October 4 presentation - Stratecom is working on the Hill logo. Joe Smith spoke about Hill image. It needs to be a positive image, projecting the Hill to be a fun, positive, exciting place to be. Winter spoke about the Hill and how to sustain momentum over time. Events on the Hill need to be successful and positive. It was suggested that there is a need to have a debriefing after events. Database- Winter said Hass has only gotten 3 responses to her inquiry. Hass will go door to door. Cannot say how long it will take. Winter gave an update on the Hill signage plan, and the Restaurant review is the 251h October. Winter will get information to the board on 14`h St. AGENDA ITEM 9 - PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED SIDEWALK SEATING PLAN FOR THE HILL COMMERCIAL AREA. There was a discussion of this motion. (See Action Item below) MATTERS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS: Curtis spoke about getting additional funding for blue lights. Mcmullen asked about the graffiti as art question. Winter said she will get back to him. There was a discussion on graffiti removal. Winter said we'll do our best to remove graffiti but it won't be removed next day. Mcmullen suggested keeping a record of severe offenders. Street will attend the October 2 CU liaison interviews ( for replacement of Mansfields position). Mcmullen will attend theTransportation committee appointment. MATTERS FROM THE DIRECTOR: Winter spoke to Andy Puckett about the Homecoming parade, and what's involved in it. She wants to discuss performance criteria. Specific deadlines must be met. Morgan and Winter will work with Puckett to make the parade a successful event. Puckett discussed the parade route, and gave a brief history on the parade in previous years. He wants to involve more student groups, and is inviting the High Schools to participate. It is a push to renew school spirit and pride. His goal is to make it a successful event. Puckett gave a synopsis on the organization of the parade. Hill Survey - 2001 Winter passed out a flyer on the survey and wants feedback from commissioners. Winter said it will go to property and business owners on the Hill. Panhandling Ordinance -Will go to city council next year. July Sales tax - Not Discussed Meeting adjourned at 10:55 ACTION ITEMS: MOTION: MCMULLEN MADE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 15TH 2001 MINUTES. LARSON SECONDED. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY MOTION: STREET MOVED TO APPROVE THE SIDEWALK SEATING PLAN FOR THE HILL COMMERCIAL AREA. LARSON SECONDED. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY FUTURE MEETINGS: October 17, 2001 9:00 am Regular Meeting City Council Chambers APPROVED BY: UNIVERSITY HILL GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Matthew McMullen, Chair Attest: Lorraine Zamora, Secretary • •