03.05.19 UHCAMC Minutes CITY OF BOULDER,COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES
UNIVERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL AREA MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
MEMBERS,STAFF,AND INVITED GUESTS PRESENT:
BOARD MEMBERS: Liguori,Luff,Nelson,Schneider,Soifer
STAFF: Danunann,Wiebenson,Yates(left at 4:26)
PUBLIC: none
PERSON PREPARING SUMMARY: Rachel Dainmann,303-441-4191
TYPE OF MEETING: Regular Meeting March 5,2019
Meeting called to order at 4:03 p.m.
Roll Call: Completed
Approval of the February 5,2019 Minutes
• Liguori motioned to approve as amended. Schneider seconded.All present approved.
Public Comment
Wiebenson presented Blackwood's email update from UHNA.They support a public art project at Beach
Park.They encourage commissioners to attend the student's midterm presentation on March 81h 4-8 pm.
Their Spring general meeting will be on Thursday,April 25 at the Academy from 5:30-7:00 p.m.UHNA
opposes sale of Harbeck House to a private entity with no public access to the interior.They continue to
support the Hill hotel. Planning September Beach park on Sunday,September 9.
Matters from Staff:
UHGID Maintenance Update
Melissa Yates,Access and Parking Supervisor,was present to talk about maintaining levels of service with
Hill maintenance with the retirement of one of the Hill maintenance staff.There is new flexibility with
rotating maintenance staff as needed. Snow removal starts at 4:00 a.m.The additional help will begin with
the next snow storm.There are five applicants for the currently open position.For the malfunctioning light
poles at 131'and College,staff reached out to WL but has not gotten a response.The city is prepared to go
with another electrician if needed to move forward with the repair.
Hill Hotel Update
Wiebenson reported on the January 22,2019 city council discussion at which council requested an
independent appraisal of the Pleasant Street lot in addition to other items to help them move forward with a
decision whether to support the project.The appraisal is expected to be complete within another week or
two. Staff will send council a confidential memo with the results and an updated proposal from Nichols
Partnership.The memo is confidential as it contains information related to a land sale negotiation.The
memo will also include information from Housing to respond to interest from some members of city
council in developing affordable housing on the Pleasant Street lot. Wiebenson will request a memo from
CAO with information on council's role as the UHGI❑board of directors when making this decision.
Liguori asked if the hotel doesn't happen,would the City try to aggregate the Pleasant Street lot with the
adjacent private lots to support an affordable housing project. Wiebenson recalled no mention of pursuing
this approach.
Wiebenson noted that there would be an 18-24 month gap between approval of an agreement to sell the lot
and the sale closing(when the funds would go to UHGID)because the sale will likely be contingent on
design and entitlement approval.This would allow time to plan for the best use of the funds. Liguori
recommended using some of the funds for light poles. Schneider offered to pay for a pole for a test to make
sure the new lights meet the needs of the district. Wiebenson will look into the proper process for a
donation. Wiebenson said the cost is$7,000 per pole,plus installation. Schneider said the city's Dark
Skies initiative is requiring him to reduce the height of his private property light poles before November.
Citywide Retail Study
Wiebenson gave an update on the Citywide Retail Study. Surveys will go live on Friday,March 8.There
are two different surveys. One is for retailers to help the city understand the current cost of doing business
in Boulder.The second survey is for Boulder shoppers Can residents,students,workers and visitors meet
their basic shopping needs in Boulder?There will be a large campaign to collect data. Brenda Ritenour
will send it to neighborhood groups.The survey will be open for a month.CU students will have an
opportunity to respond.The survey and engagement communications will be in Spanish too.
Liguori noted in Fort Collins retail spaces seem smaller,and not many vacancies. She pointed out free
parking and a variety of small stores.
Nelson said the 7-11 store was sold and is no longer being run by 7-11 corporate.
Commissioners expressed interest in visiting other college towns.Wiebenson has talked with Fort Collins,
who the city recently hosted in Boulder.Nelson said Susan Stafford travels to college towns and could
offer insights.Wiebenson also offered a tour of the Tennyson Retail district in Denver,possibly First
Fridays in the summertime.
Commissioners talked about student housing and lack of code compliance.
Soifer said the Hill needs an identity.
Liguori suggested the identity of a music and food district.The CU light pole banner agreement expired in
November. CU would like to replace them. Wiebenson said banners are about$150 each.Commissioners
suggested a historic theme. Soifer recommended Grenadier to brand the Hill like they did the Hill Boulder.
Discussion about places on the Hill that do music.
Discussion about the ownership group and their willingness to improve their properties and decrease
vacancies.
Matters from Commissioners:
2019 Hill Event Update
April 12 CWA
Wednesday night--private party at C66 Aion and Jazz event
Friday night-at the Event Street
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Fraternity and Sorority contest
July August- Summer Sundays for four weeks.
W-Th-Friday outdoor concerts in August
FMQB in August 7-9 at University Parking Lot
Block Party in late September
September UHNA Party at Beach Park
Schneider reconunended a$5 at 5pm deal for discounted food.Nelson said discount night for Hill
neighbors.
Wiebenson said there is$7,000 in the 2019 Hill Reinvestment budget to put toward something. She will
bring this up at the quarterly meeting on March 215'.
Discussion about the promotional Hill video being created by Hill stakeholders.
Meeting adjourned at 5:56 p.m.—Schneider made a motion to adjourn. All conunissioners in attendance
were in favor.
Next Meeting: April 2,2019
APPROVED BY: UNIVERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL AREA
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Attest:
Rachel Dammann, Secretary 9840F,
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