10.02.17 DMC Packet
DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Monday, October 2, 2017
5:30 pm
Regular Meeting
Council Chambers, 1777 Broadway
Agenda
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of the September 11, 2017 Retreat Meeting Minutes
3. Public Participation
4. Police Update
5. Parks Update
6. Downtown Boulder Partnership Update
7. Matters from Commissioners
Commission Priorities
8. Matters from Staff
Downtown Retail Study Update – Connelly
Parking Update - Validation
9. Action Summary
Attachments
September 11, 2017 Meeting Minutes
Police Stats
Open/Close List
Upcoming Meetings/Topics
October 11 – What’s Up Boulder Open House – NPP
Next Meeting – November 6
Commissioner Terms DMC 2017 Priorities:
Adam Knoff 2016-2018 Property Rep -Work with the community and downtown stakeholders to develop a downtown
Sue Deans 2014-2019 Property Rep master plan to ensure the ongoing success of downtown into the future. The plan
Eli Feldman: 2015-2020 Property Rep would include an urban design framework to establish concepts, programs and
Jerry Shapins 2016-2021 Citizen at Large implementation steps for sustainable transportation and mobility systems, parks
Andrew Niemeyer: 2017-2022 Citizen at Large and open spaces, and urban land uses, as well as policies, programs and
recommendations in the area of economic vitality and social sustainability.
- Work with City Council and other boards and commissions, the public and other
stakeholders to educate and increase understanding of downtown parking
supply/demand and future needs; increase awareness and understanding of all
modes of transportation used by residents and visitors to access downtown, and the
need to increase downtown’s accessibility.
-Increase discourse and understanding of impacts the homeless population on
downtown Boulder and opportunities for long-term solutions.
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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 (absent)
STAFF: WINTER, LANDRITH, YATES, CONNELLY, HAYDEN,
MCELDOWNEY, WEISS
GUESTS: Sean Maher
TYPE OF MEETING: Regular September 11, 2017
AGENDA ITEM 1 – Roll Call: Called to order at 5:26 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM 2 - Approval of the June 5 and July 27, 2017 Meeting Minutes: Niemeyer
motioned to approve the minutes and Deans seconded. All commissioners approved.
AGENDA ITEM 3 – Public Participation: none
AGENDA ITEM 4 – Police Update: McEldowney said that administrative issues occurred with
transition to a new records management system, so no recent statistics available to share but stats
haven’t changed much from same period last year. The Pearl Street Mall coverage continues to
be supplemented with overtime officers. Bike patrols have been cancelled. Body cameras have
been distributed to officers and are activated on most calls, with cloud-based storage. BPD
currently is down 10 officers, which is typical across the U.S. right now. McEldowney is moving
into personnel and training position in January.
AGENDA ITEM 5 – Parks Update: Hayden said the Mall will remove old plantings and plant
tulip bulbs after CU Family Weekend, around Oct. 9. Shade structures also will be removed in
early October. Most zero waste cans have been installed. The Civic Area is slightly ahead of
schedule, with larger areas expected to be open by the end of October. The transient issue has
somewhat dispersed from downtown but the contractor handling the regular cleanup of
encampments has been called to hurricane clean-up in TX and FL. Deans asked about pressure
washing the bricks and commented that the sidewalks downtown are disgusting. Hayden replied
that there are storm water reclamation mandates associated with power washing and few
contractors able to comply. Maher said a great washing rain storm is needed to cleanse the
sidewalks and there is no budget for power washing. Maher suggested that Parks, BID and CV
meet to discuss this issue. Deans mentioned that there is a trash issue at Eben Fine Park.
Niemeyer said the mall landscaping this year was amazing. Feldman questioned composting
container labeling and their locations.
AGENDA ITEM 6 – Downtown Boulder Partnership Update: Maher said that rats are
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reported in the alley ways by restaurants in the east end following changes in how restaurants
traditionally handled their own refuse. Hayden said the city has an integrated pest manager along
with a rat trapper. Maher reported that graffiti is at an all-time low. He said the Craft Beer
Festival was a huge success at North Boulder Park, Fall Festival is the weekend of Sept. 23 and
Girls Night Out is Sept. 28.
AGENDA ITEM 7 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a Motion to Recommend
to City Council the Community Vitality 2018 Budget: Winter said there is a public hearing every
year on the budget. Winter reviewed what is different in the budget from last year, including: the ongoing
operating cost of the new garage system and the call system associated with the gates-down 24/7
approach; annual expenses of the new Trinity Commons garage following completion anticipated by end
of 2017; Farnsworth capital assets inventory program that will aid staying on top of capital maintenance;
Smarking parking utilization data tracking to support data-driven decisions such as parking pricing; long-
term permit rate increase revenue boost; capital funding for stair replacement at 15th and Pearl and 11th
and Spruce garages. Feldman mentioned that innovative strategies are warranted. Winter mentioned that
some big debts will be eliminated soon and there will be opportunity for new investments. Niemeyer
moved to recommend that Council approve the CAGID budget for 2018 as presented in the Community
Vitality budget and Deans seconded. All voted in favor. Winter noted that over a million dollars is spent
on downtown EcoPassses each year.
AGENDA ITEM 8 - Matters from Commissioners:
Seeking HOP Stakeholder Group Representative - Downtown/Boulder Junction Route:
Feldman offered to represent DMC on this stakeholders group.
Niemeyer mentioned the Doctors Without Borders exhibit in front of the courthouse
recently was interesting and educational.
AGENDA ITEM 9 - Matters from Staff:
Neighborhood Parking Permit (NPP) Program Update: Yates presented an overview of
the proposed program update process and schedule, including the current 12 NPP zones,
zone expansion issues, number and price of NPP permits, and administrative processes. She
noted that city-wide projects open house is planned for Oct. 11.
Feldman: ◦Pricing should pay for enforcement and the balance in TDM options.
◦Two sides to access preference: visitors/commuters and residents.
◦Take access and livability very seriously! Make the number of permits allocated
and price a good balance.
Deans: there are issues with the NPP and its most relevant to neighborhoods close to
downtown and Chautauqua, places where a lot of visitors come to park. Homeowners pay
taxes to maintain streets and their neighborhoods. In the evolvement of Boulder, her
neighborhood will get worse with upcoming development at Alpine and Balsam. There are
options that people need to be aware of in the future governance of neighborhoods.
Downtown Retail Strategy Update: Connelly reported that nine proposals were received
by today’s deadline and staff will check references and confirm respondents’ ability to meet the
tight project timeline of Oct. 1 start and year-end completion. Feldman said the recommended
strategies must be actionable and staff concurred. Retail store hours were discussed.
Nighttime garage permit discussed.
CU Homecoming Weekend is Oct. 27-29 with football game on Oct. 28, 2017 is the 50th
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anniversary of Ralphie.
AGENDA ITEM 10 – Action Summary:
Trash and rat follow-up
Commission priorities
Meeting Adjourned: 7:25 pm
NEXT MEETING: October 3, 2017 – 1777 West Conference Room, 1777 Broadway
APPROVED BY: DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Attest:
Ruth Weiss, Secretary Eli Feldman, Chair
Opened in 2017
Business Open Date Notes
By elke 2037 17th St January-17 sharing space with Fabricate
Capital One 1247 Pearl St January-17 replaces Boulder Café
Ku Cha House of Tea 1211 Pearl St January-17 new space; replaces Pitaya and Firefly Garden
Fior Gelato 1021 Pearl St January-17 replaces Two Spoons
Reality Garage 1320 Pearl St January-17 Virtual Reality Studio
Experimac Boulder 1468 Pearl St February-17 replaces former PoshSplat space
Niche Workspaces 944 Pearl St February-17
Le Pops 1048 Pearl St March-17
Canoe Club 777 Pearl St March-17 replaces former Fjallraven location
Elison Rd 1110 Pearl St March-17 replaces Sand & Salt Beach Co.
Rapha 1815 Pearl St April-17 replaces Vilona Gallery
Odd Molly 1048 Pearl April-17
Nomadic Import Traders 1909 9th St April-17
My Trail Co 1418 Pearl St April-17
Kiwi Boutique 1717 Pearl St May-17 replaces Endurance Conspiracy
Nani Nalu Beachwear Boutique 1048 Pearl St Jun-17 Pearl West Building
Elevations Credit Union 1301 Walnut Jul-17
Warby Parker 1949 Pearl St Jul-17 replaces Fine Art Associates
Truman Barber Co 1642 Pearl St Jul-17
Boulder Beer on Walnut 1123 Walnut Jul-17 replaces Walnut Brewery
Bartaco 1048 Pearl St Jul-17
French Quarter Brasserie 1207 Pearl St August-17
The North Face 1129 Pearl St August-17 replaces Crocs
Emmerson 1600 Pearl St August-17 replacing Lyfe Kitchen
Spinster Sisters 1102 Pearl St Sept 1st Replaced Old Chicago
Earthbound Trading 1222 Pearl St Sept. 17 replaced Bayleaf space
Oscar Blues Tap Room 921 Pearl St Sept. 22 replacing World of Beer
Closed in 2017
Business Close Date Notes
Bayleaf 1222a Pearl St January-17
Smoke Time 1640 Pearl St January-17
Oliverde 2027 Broadway January-17
Crocs 1129 Pearl St February-17
American Apparel 1130 Pearl St February-17
Conor O'Neill's 1922 13th St April-17
Goldmine Vintage 1123 Pearl St April-17
Endurance Conspiracy 1717 Pearl St May-17
Walnut Brewery 1123 Walnut June-17
Johnny's Cigar/Martini Bar 1801 13th St August-17
Peter Rosen Jewelry 1600 Pearl St August-17
Aji Restaurant 1601 Pearl St August-17
Starr's Clothing 1630 Pearl St TBD note: "close when they sell all merchandise"
Shine Gathering Place 2027 13th St Sept. moving to east-central boulder
Future
Business Open Date Notes
Mountain Standard 1537 Pearl St Summer 2017
The Post Brewing Co. 2027 13th St. Oct-17