01.09.17 DMC MinutesCF -
CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO
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NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION:
DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NAME/TELEPHONE OF PERSON PREPARING SUMMARY: Ruth Weiss — 303-413-7318
NAMES OF MEMBERS, STAFF, AND INVITED GUESTS PRESENT:
BOARD MEMBERS: CRABTREE, DEANS, FELDMAN (absent), KNOFF, SHAPINS
STAFF: WINTER, LANDRITH, JOBERT, SMITH, WEISS, CONNELLY, HAYDEN,
HALEY
GUESTS: Sean Maher
TYPE OF MEETING: Regular Meeting January 9, 2017
AGENDA ITEM 1— Meeting/Roll Call: Called to order at 5:33 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM 2 - Approval of the October 3, November 7 and December 5, 2016 Meeting Minutes (See
Action Item Below):
AGENDA ITEM 3 — Public Participation: None
AGENDA ITEM 4 — Police Update: None
AGENDA ITEM 5 — Parks Update: Hayden said has been tackling snow and different installation options for the
bollards. Jeff Haley gave a Civic Area construction update: construction is working from Broadway west to the library.
The 111 Street corridor is the focus; there will be a new bridge from downtown to Arapahoe. The nature play area by the
library is underway. Impacts include the parking lot on Canyon by Municipal Building until March then moving south in
the main library lot. Information is updated weekly on the Boulder Civic Area webpage, including re: future planning
projects. The project is scheduled for basic completion by late summer, finalized by November with punch list. Knoff
asked about creek access and Haley replied it would probably be closed this summer. Shapins asked about a performance
pads and pedestrian lighting and Haley replied that events are anticipated to occur by the library on "Performance Hill"
along with other small spaces for gatherings. Haley said safety and security is focused for night use. Crabtree questioned
the small gathering pockets and their security and Haley said these areas will be open and visible with appropriate
lighting. Winter said that the creek has been opened up with a step down landscape to remove understory. Deans
questioned the number of trees removed and Haley replied that the 40 trees removed were volunteer species, non-native
and in poor condition. Flood plain issues were discussed. Shapins said he is looking for more vibrancy for the whole of
downtown and the Civic Area is the beginning.
AGENDA ITEM 6— BID Update: Maher said the holiday lightening ceremony was a big success and offered
appreciation to Parking Services regarding towing. Maher said the next event is an original art project for mall banners by
local students to be unveiled on 1/24 at 4 pm at West Flanders Brewery. The annual luncheon is Friday, February 3' at
the St. Julien with three speakers Sylvia Pettem, Bobby Stuckey /Frasca, and Seth Levine/Foundry Group. Marketing
plan is being finalized with print ads regarding d2d. Holiday lighting was the biggest display to date. Lights come down
next week. Banners will be switched out next week. Vacancies on the Mall were discussed. It is anticipated that more
vacancies will occur with rents and property taxes increasing. Shapins asked if there is a vision for the future of the mall.
Knoff questioned what changed in the mall world to have businesses move out of the downtown. Maher said that some
businesses were not a right fit and not based on market demand. He noted that unique national brands would be
beneficial. Crabtree asked if this has happened before and Maher replied that it had in the late 90's. Changes in retail
were discussed. Maher mentioned a downtown movie theatre concept, the expense to construct and the financial burden
to operate. Crabtree suggested getting leaving, potentially leaving and successful retailers together to discuss the mall
issues.
AGENDA ITEM 7 — Update on Downtown Garage Access and Revenue Control System PARCS - Yates: Yates
said the current system is 15 years old and antiquated. Gates up from malfunctions is data and revenue lost. In the
beginning of February, the 15th and Pearl garage will be installed. The first part of the project is the civil side to accept
the equipment and will take a week to 10 days. The system will go live in the second week. During the gates up timing,
there will be a flat fee for parking in the garage. Yates described the procedure for the new system. Gates will be down
24/7. Validations, permits, bar codes, QR codes and chaser tickets were discussed. Customer service and creating access
will be focused.
AGENDA ITEM S - Matters from the Commissioners: Shapins mentioned the BCH Balsam Alpine Workshop
on January 19th at First Presbyterian Church at 5:30 pm. It will be a creative interactive workshop to look at how to
merge housing and city offices and other services. Shapins will represent DMC at the workshp.
AGENDA ITEM 9 — Matters from the Staff: Regarding d2d — Door to Downtown Pilot, Connelly reported that
4,500 people were registered and the pilot will be extended through Valentine's Day. Crabtree asked if it is viewed as a
success and Connelly replied yes. Knoff asked about ages registering and Connelly replied that the younger demographic
is on board and marketing efforts were focused on change behavior with the older set. Next steps were discussed,
including possible applications to downtown employees.
Winter spoke about the garage art plan that will be both visual and performing. An RFP is going out and looking to use
the garages as an urban palette. A long-term plan is sought as part of the Capital Improvement Plan.
February meeting — Winter said that staff will report on the capital assessment of all the garages for development of a
long-term funding for garage maintenance. Winter reported that parking pricing, including possible performance-based
pricing, would be pushed back into later this year and into next year. The new garage system will provide needed data to
help inform those efforts.
Crabtree's term on DMC as a resident at large in the city of Boulder will end in March.
Jobert said that marijuana is now providing 10% of sales taxes generated downtown.
Trinity Church construction is underway, with Yates as the contact. This will be a gateless system with cameras and LPR.
AGENDA ITEM 10 — Action Items:
* RMI at March meeting to give d2d update.
MOTION: Crabtree moved to approve the October 3, November 7 and December 5, 2016 meeting minutes.
Deans seconded the motion. All commissioners approved 4-0 with Feldman absent.
Meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: February 6, 2017
APPROVED BY:
Attest:
Ruth Weiss, Secretary
Council Chambers Regular Meeting
DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Scott Crabtree, Chair
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