07.13.21 DMC MinutesCITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES
DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NAMES OF MEMBERS, STAFF, AND INVITED GUESTS PRESENT:
BOARD MEMBERS: Niemeyer, Poe and Trees (present)
Nuzum (absent) (Knoff resigned)
STAFF: Jones, Woulf, Bray, Landrith, Sgt. LeFebre (BPD), LaBonte
PERSON PREPARING SUMMARY: Heather Hayward, (303) 441-4191
TYPE OF MEETING: Regular July 13, 2021
Meeting called to order at 4:03 p.m.
Approval of March 9, 2021 DMC Minutes
Niemeyer moved to approve March 9, 2021 meeting minutes. Trees seconded. All in favor.
Approval of May 11, 2021 DMC Minutes
Poe moved to approve May 11, 2021 meeting minutes. Trees seconded. All in favor.
Public Participation
None.
Consent Items
Consent Agenda – No questions
Boulder Police Department (BPD) Update (Cmdr. Greg LeFebre)
LeFebre reported that the ambassador program launched in the downtown mall area and on the Hill a
week ago. BPD has met with them and will provide some training. Cleanups of encampments are being
done more frequently. He also said the jail has relaxed its Covid standards. This allows the PD an
additional tool for arrests for municipal violations when an individual has 3 or more failures to appear.
The new crime data dashboard coming out within next few days and will be available on city’s web site.
LeFebre said they’ve increased patrols downtowns on second and third watch. This has been going on for
2 months and has helped in reducing crime. Poe discussed video camera reimbursement program.
Downtown Boulder Partnership (DBP) Update
Chip said that Bands on the Bricks and the Tebo Train have returned. He discussed the Buffaloes of
Boulder project. There will be up to 40 buffaloes created by artists that will be auctioned off and half of
proceeds will go to the artist. DBP is working with RRC to get cell phone data for downtown visitors.
Chip said this will be helpful to know where visitors are coming from, The data collection is anonymous.
Trees said she’d like to see data on the most common questions received. Chip said he could provide that
information. DBP board elections will be next week
Matters from Staff
Introduction of Block-by-Block Team
(See 07.13.21 DMC Presentation)
Jeremy Tandy introduced himself as the Operations Manager for the Downtown Boulder Ambassador
Program and discussed the details of the program. They’ve been assisting with use of mixed-use
receptacles on Pearl Street mall and removal of stickers and graffiti. They also provide business outreach.
They collect data on contacts and have made 1,500 general hospitality contacts and 163 business contacts
at this point. They have more ambassadors onboarding. Chip said that this program is a partnership with
DBP and the City and that ambassadors are training with the PD on details of the municipal code. Trees
asked about the role of ambassadors in terms of suspicious activity. Tandy said they’re observing and
reporting suspicious activity to PD if needed. Chip said the presence and the uniform serves as a deterrent
for certain types of behavior.
Board Position Elections
Election of Nuzum as Chair
Niemeyer nominated Nuzum as Chair. Poe seconded. All in favor.
Election of Poe as Vice Chair
Trees and Poe self-nominated as Vice Chair. Trees seconded Poe’s self-nomination. All in favor.
CAGID 2022 Budget Recommendation (Woulf and LaBonte)
(See 07.13.21 Presentation)
Poe asked about the forecast of EcoPass and anticipation of staff returns. Woulf said they’re having
ongoing discussions with RTD about the EcoPass. They’re taking a conservative approach and holding
the funds for the full cost of ridership are continuing to monitor changes and work with RTD.
Poe asked about charging for parking in garages on weekends. Jones said charging for garages on
weekends wasn’t factored into the budget and that the intent of pricing approach is to be as revenue
neutral as possible. They will be providing some different options for council to consider by end of year.
Bowden said as they start to work on their communications plan, they will be asking for commissioner
input on FAQ’s.
Niemeyer asked about city-owned vacant retail space in CAGID. Bowden said the city charges less than
the average property owner for retail spaces. There is currently one vacancy that has been advertised
through their broker, CBRE. Woulf said they’re looking at which properties are more appropriate for
affordable opportunities.
Approval of Motion to Recommend Approval of the 2022 Community Vitality proposed budget
including the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Plan
Niemeyer moved to approve. Poe seconded. All in favor.
Meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m.
NEXT MEETING: September 14, 2021
APPROVED BY: DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Attest: ________________________
Heather Hayward, Secretary Susan Nuzum, Chair
Susan Nuzum (Sep 24, 2021 10:42 PDT)
Susan Nuzum
Heather A. Hayward (Sep 24, 2021 14:25 MDT)
Heather A. Hayward