05.11.21 DMC Minutes
CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES
DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NAMES OF MEMBERS, STAFF, AND INVITED GUESTS PRESENT:
BOARD MEMBERS: Nuzum, Poe and Trees – present
Niemeyer and Knoff - absent
STAFF: Jones, Woulf, Bray, Landrith, Sgt. Kessler (BPD), Hagelin, LaBonte
GUESTS: None
PERSON PREPARING SUMMARY: Heather Hayward, (303) 441-4191
TYPE OF MEETING: Regular May 11, 2021
Roll Call: Completed. Called to order at 4:03 p.m.
March 9, 2021 DMC Minutes approval
Approval of March 9, 2021 Meeting Minutes moved to next meeting due to lack of quorum.
Public Participation
None.
Consent Items
Consent Agenda – No questions
Boulder Police Department (BPD) Update (Cmdr. Greg LeFebre)
Cmdr. LeFebre discussed directed patrols that have been put in place downtown and reduction of crime in
the last 28 days. The PD will soon launch a crime statistics dashboard that will be available to staff and
the public. LeFebre reported that council has approved the hiring of 6 new officers, additional mall
ambassadors and park rangers. He said that cleanups are now occurring every 2-3 days rather than once a
week. LeFebre also discussed jail arrest standards.
Matters from Staff
Board Position Elections – Moved to next meeting due to lack of quorum.
AMPS Implementation and Progress – Jones and Hagelin
(See 05.11.21 DMC Presentation)
Trees asked questions regarding strategy behind the change to charging for garage parking on weekends.
Jones discussed reasons for this change, including transition to technology-based parking management
that would not require garage staffing for managed parking during those hours. He also said that charging
a small amount will help them to better understand the dynamics of how this will change behavior. The
flat rate encourages staying longer downtown.
Hagelin discussed the expansion of the micro mobility program. They have submitted an RFP for the
electric assist shared dockless bike program. They anticipate seeing a lot more options in the future.
2022 Budget Presentation/Q&A (Woulf and LaBonte)
Woulf discussed the budget video provided to commissioners in advance of the meeting. Woulf said they
are in the midst of developing the department’s budget now and that this would be the time to provide
feedback.
Woulf reported no delay on critical infrastructure projects in the garages. They have had some delays are
in the technology enhancements in the garages. Woulf also said that based on AMPS feedback, they’re
exploring a larger implementation of technology enhancements across more garages. Woulf discussed
impacts of COVID on the reserve. They were able to offset that by reductions taken in 2020. They are
still in a really good financial position and will watch revenues closely and any change in commuting
habits closely.
LaBonte said they have a robust waitlist for long-term parking. He stated that short-term parking took a
significant dip in 2020 due to COVID. They are seeing it trend back to normal. LaBonte also said the
revenue projection is not assuming an increase in fees. Woulf said they will be monitoring behavioral
changes because of changes to NPP and commuter passes.
Poe asked about the amount of money and oversight that is spent on promotion of the business district or
access related options. Bowden said that this is negotiated with DBI annually. Promotion is not the largest
part of what they work on with DBI because they fund-raise to do a lot of that themselves. They’re trying
to stay with their mission of access, how to get here and understanding what the city has to offer. Woulf
said they’d be happy to provide a more detailed breakdown of this information. Trees and Woulf
discussed the EcoPass program, including reductions provided by RTD for 2021 that helped the district
significantly. RTD may be looking at a different model moving forward based on the cost of actual
ridership.
Bowden said during the challenging times we’re in, we’re primarily focused on the basics right now –
clean and safe, trying to get people back and trying to make it a good experience to retain what we can
downtown.
Matters from Commissioners
Poe asked about the long-term plan for Pearl Street extension and whether this could be extended longer-
term. Landrith said the outdoor permits have been extended through October 31, 2021. He said a longer-
term extension would be a bigger discussion with the community and other departments in the city. Jones
said there’s been mixed feedback and that they need to be really thoughtful about any long-term change.
Poe asked about small business support and said he would like to hear more about this in the future.
Woulf said they have focused on retail space affordability. They’ve also discussed pressures during and
post-COVID and are discussing affordable commercial.
Meeting Adjournment:
Nuzum moved to adjourn. Poe seconded. All in favor. Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: July 13, 2021
APPROVED BY: DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Attest: ________________________
Heather Hayward, Secretary Andrew Niemeyer (Presiding for Chair,
Susan Nuzum)
Andrew Niemeyer (Jul 15, 2021 10:34 MDT)
Andrew Niemeyer
Heather A. Hayward (Jul 15, 2021 10:52 MDT)
Heather A. Hayward