03.06.17 DMC MinutesCITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO;- - 6 PM 5'
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING JNUTES
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 (absent),
SHAPINS (absent)
STAFF: LANDRITH, JOBERT, CONNELLY, PADDOCK, RAMOS,
HAYDEN
GUESTS: Sean Maher, George Karakehian
TYPE OF MEETING: Regular Meeting March 6, 2017
AGENDA ITEM 1- Meeting/Roll Call: Called to order at 5:30 p.m. There was no quorum.
AGENDA ITEM 2 - Approval of the February 6, 2017 Meeting Minutes (See Action Item
Below): No quorum
AGENDA ITEM 3 - Public Participation: George Karakehian discussed the bathrooms on the
mall. He visited them and found them filthy, people doing drugs, and trash strewn about. In his years
on the mall, Karakehian has never seen them in such a state and suggested closing them. Deans
asked who is in charge of the bathrooms and Hayden stepped up to reply she is in charge. Hayden
said that other bathroom locations are being reviewed. Hayden said that Denver has staffed portable
bathrooms. P & R is looking at all options. Maher said there is no substitution for police presence on
the mall to deter bad behavior.
AGENDA ITEM 4 - Police Update: Month of February police stats were distributed to the
commission. Number of calls for February for the mall were 108, 4 were summons, 9 were arrests,
and 7 resulted in reports being generated. The mall overtime has begun, with a dedicated mall officer
between noon and 6 pm. McEldowney and the police chief will be present at next week's DBI
meeting. Watch One has been contacted to address early morning issues on the mall but they, too, are
short staffed. Calls are being handled and prioritized. Hot Team formed to deal with the chronically
homeless with hopes to provide available options for housing and resources. Numerous chronic users
have been connected to services and resources. Paddock said the problem is a lack of housing and
inventory of housing for those with behavioral and mental health issues.
AGENDA ITEM 5 - Parks Update: Hayden said the ice rink is closed in the Civic Area and will
be disassembled and prepared for the opening of the Farmers' Market in April. There is a new P & R
Events Coordinator on board.
AGENDA ITEM 6 - Update on Downtown Garage Access and Revenue Controls System -
PARCS -Yates: Yates said the project is on schedule, 1500 Pearl and RTD are complete.
Anticipating a mid to late April completion for the installation of all garages. Crabtree questioned the
initial feedback and Yates responded that some people who had not paid previously were upset that
they now have to pay. The original system was not designed to give free parking to anyone but with
raising the gates in the evening and up all weekend, people had learned how to work the system. The
new system will bill to 2 am on Saturday and people are not accustomed to it. A lot of data will be
derived with this new system. Connelly said that the late night downtown employee impact on the
garage system will be discussed with the DBI board. Parking for the late night employer/employee is
under review.
AGENDA ITEM 7— Discussion of Next Steps re: Ordinance Prohibiting Financial Institutions
on the First Floor on Pearl Street between 9th Street and 18th Street - Connelly: Connelly said
the Planning Board consideration was moved to 4/6 and the Planning Department will provide the
memo to the Planning Board. An option will be listed to prohibit offices on the first floor. An 18 -
month moratorium is an option to allow for a downtown vibrancy study which DBP will partner.
Connelly suggested the commission communicate with the Planning Board.
Update on Height Moratorium - Connelly: This does not apply to downtown. Two options are:
extend moratorium or make it a permanent restriction. Connelly suggested the commissioners speak
with their council liaisons.
AGENDA ITEM 8 - Matters from the Commissioners:
AGENDA ITEM 9 — Matters from the Staff:
HOP Refresh Recommendations - Stiffler: During the fall 2016 and winter 2017 various community
and student groups gave input that staff used to create recommendations for council. These
recommendations will be presented to TAB on March 13 and council on April 4. A handout was
distributed to the board with short term and long term recommendations. Stiffler gave on all
alternatives. A transit service delivery study will be completed re: how to in order to supplement
RTD services in other areas.
Jobert discussed the Sales and Use Tax Revenue report with the commissioners.
AGENDA ITEM 10 — Action Items:
• Address First Floor Ordinance at April 3rd DMC meeting.
MOTION: No quorum
Meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
NEXT MEETING:
APPROVED BY:
Attest:
Ruth Weiss, Secretary
April 3, 2017 - Council Chambers - Regular Meeting
DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Sue Deans