11.05.19 UCAMC Minutes CITY OF BOULDER,COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES
UNIVERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL AREA MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
MEMBERS,STAFF,AND INVITED GUESTS PRESENT:
BOARD MEMBERS: Nelson, Schneider,Luff,Liguori
STAFF: Bowden(left at 5:22),Wiebenson,Dammann
PUBLIC: none
PERSON PREPARING SUMMARY: Rachel Dammann, 303-441-4191
TYPE OF MEETING: Regular Meeting November 5,2019
Meeting called to order at 4:07 p.m.
Roll Call: Completed
Approval of the August 6,2019 Minutes and September 3,2019 Minutes
Nelson moved to approve the August 6,2019 minutes. Schneider seconded.All in favor.
Nelson moved to approve the September 3,2019 minutes. Schneider seconded.All in favor.
Public Comment
Wiebenson read Blackwood's email with updates from the University Hill Neighborhood Association
(UHNA).There was a Council candidate forum on September 30 at Cafe Aion.There were concerns that
the candidates seemed to have limited knowledge of Hill neighborhood issues.They hope to reschedule a
meeting on trash and graffiti.They are monitoring the Marpa House at the Landmarks Board.The UHNA
executive committee wrote to the city's Parks and Recreation Department to support leasing the Harbeck
House.The Beach Park art project is back on track.A newsletter went out.
Bowden said multiple leasing proposals for the Harbeck House were received before the submittal
deadline of November 1.
Nelson reported on a recent outpouring of information and frustration on the neighborhood listserv. There
were a lot of questions. The city's Neighborhood Liaison,Brenda Ritenour, is aware of and supporting
additional dialogue on the issue.
Schneider thinks the City needs a summit or forum to bring all the parties to the table to talk about this.
Nelson responded that this is the intention of the neighborhood HRWG,which is gaining traction and CU
is starting to be more engaged.
Matters from Staff:
Wiebenson gave an update on vacant spaces in UHGID.The number of ground floor vacancies have
recently increased to six. Luff is working on a pop-up idea.Liguori mentioned a cupcake shop as an idea.
Staff will be power washing on the Hill before homecoming.
The new lighting control center will take 5 days to install,starting on November 11. This is the pre-work
needed before starting the two-year light pole replacement project. An additional$50,000 to$75,000
would get the lights installed in one year,instead of two,which might save on costs overall.
New businesses- Gaia Masala Burger,Pop's Chicken,D.P. Dough,That One Restaurant.
News box sweep: the CV intern took photos and is following up with the distributors to enforce city
maintenance standards. Providers are responsible for cleaning and refilling every 30 days.
The first Hillanthropy clean-up of the year took place this past Sunday. They cleaned up glass at the
fronts and trash in the alleys.They also handed out door hangers with information on the Inquire Boulder
app and Hillanthropy clean up program.
Tree removal update-- 18 trees are slated for removal in 2019,and a total of 46 trees in all must be
removed because of Emerald Ash Borer.The work is scheduled for when students are on break.
Wiebenson shared a map of the tree removal locations with commissioners. CV and Forestry went door-
to-door this past week to inform adjacent businesses.There have been no questions or comments to-date.
CU will assist with messaging to the student population.Trees will not be immediately replaced because
of the season and because of irrigation work needed. Schneider reiterated that maybe all the trees don't
need to be replaced.The commission did not wish to pursue an art installation on the tree stumps.
Wiebenson reiterated that there is$5,000 remaining in Hill Reinvestment Strategy funding for 2019.
Liguori suggested incentivizing completing the alley safety light installation.
2020 Meeting Schedule
January check-in with The Hill Boulder on district marketing
March- update on tree replacement,light pole replacement,capital improvement planning.Review draft
concepts for tree replacement/landscaping
May update on Citywide Retail Strategy implementation
July parking/access discussion(short-term and long-term plan if Pleasant Street sale is approved)
September annual retreat with UHGID stakeholders
November 2021 priorities and letter to Council
2020 Commission Focus Matrix
Wiebenson reviewed the commission focus matrix in the meeting packet. Bowden said there might also
be joint board meetings to talk about over-arching ideas like parking pricing.
Retreat Review
Wiebenson reviewed the notes from the October retreat.
Matters from Commissioners:
Commission Letter to Council
Commissioners proposed that the Chair write a draft letter to Council and email it to staff to share with
commissioners via email for comments.Nelson will write the letter and the commission can finalize it at
the December meeting.
2020 Commission Priorities Discussion
• Hill Hotel. Schneider recommended meeting with Council members.
• Strengthen connection to Council and CU
o Request periodic council member attendance at meetings
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• CIP
o Alley enhancement
o Unified color for painting over alley graffiti
o District has not been refreshed since 1996. Districts should be refreshed every ten years.
• Safety
o Transients
• Neighborhood issues connected to viability of commercial district. Better code enforcement,etc.
Support the Hill Neighborhood HRWG efforts to create a more positive culture on the Hill.
Meeting adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
Next Meeting: December 3,2019
APPROVED BY: UNIVERSITY HILL COMMERCIAL AREA
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Attest:
Rachel Dammann, Secretary Lisa Nelson,Chair
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