06.05.17 DMC Minutes
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CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES
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: DEANS, FELDMAN, KNOFF (absent), NIEMEYER, SHAPINS
SHAPINS
STAFF: WINTER, LANDRITH, JOBERT, HAYDEN, McELDOWNEY
GUESTS:
TYPE OF MEETING: Regular Meeting June 5, 2017
AGENDA ITEM 1 – Roll Call: Called to order at 5:31 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM 2 - Approval of the May 1, 2017 Meeting Minutes (See Action Item
Below): Shapins moved approval of the May 1st meeting minutes. Deans seconded the motion.
The motion passed 4 – 0 with Knoff absent.
AGENDA ITEM 3 – Public Participation: None
AGENDA ITEM 4 – Police Update: McEldowney said it has been a slow couple of weeks. Stats
are comparable to last year. Stats for mall overtime assignment has written 60 tickets with lots of
warnings to dogs and smoking on the mall. McEldowney sought input as to issuing tickets.
McEldowney said that so many dogs are seen on the mall that the perception shows allowance. Signs
discussed and the overwhelming number of signs that not all being viewed. Shapins said current
efforts are keeping numbers down and the approach is good. Deans questioned the restrooms.
McEldowney said it seems to be a bit better. Hayden said that cleaning times have been adjusted.
AGENDA ITEM 5 – Parks Update - Callie Hayden: Hayden said planting done, added
tropical this year for variety. Feldman questioned xeriscaping on the mall. Playground slated to
open late summer or early fall. Heavy-duty utility work now in Civic Area. Iron Man this
weekend along with Dead concert.
AGENDA ITEM 6 – DBP Update: Maher unable to attend. Report distributed to
commissioners.
AGENDA ITEM 7 - Matters from the Commissioners: Deans requested an update on the
Civic Use Pad and questioned the Lutheran Church parking. Winter said the parking construction
is proceeding on schedule and no problems encountered to date. Niemeyer mentioned the Free
Speech on the courthouse lawn and the shooting that was political. Niemeyer continued that left
leaning cities targeted.