HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.13.25 DMC PacketDOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
May 13, 2025
4:00-6:00 P.M.
Community Vitality Department, 1500 Pearl Street, Suite #300
(The public will attend via Zoom webinar.)
AGENDA
I.Roll Call Secretary
II.Procedural Items (10 min.)Chair
A.Approval of March 2025 Meeting Minutes
B.Approval of April 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
C.Elections for Chair and Vice-Chair
III.Public Participation (0-10 min.)Chair
IV.Consent Agenda – Topics will not be discussed unless there are questions posed by the Commission.
Please reference the consent agenda memo.
V.Current Financials and Sales Tax Report – These items will not be discussed unless there are
questions posed by the Commission. Please reference the packet attachment.
VI.CAGID Visitation Report (Placer.ai) – The report will not be discussed unless there are
questions posed by the Commission. Please reference the packet attachment.
VII.Quarterly Parks & Recreation Update (15 min.)Ali Rhodes, Director (P&R)
VIII.Downtown Boulder Partnership (DBP) Update (30 min.)Bettina Swigger, DBP
IX.Matters from Staff (45 min.)Staff
A. Broadway & Spruce Proposal Update (Jones)
B.Improvement District Analysis Update (Brown)
C.Commission Summit (Jones)
X.Matters from Commissioners (10 min.)Chair
A.Business Improvement District (BID) Meetings Update (Trees)
B.Trees Absent July Meeting
XI.Next DMC Commission Meeting: 4 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Chair
XII.Adjourn Chair
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Attachments:
-Draft March 2025 Meeting Minutes
-Draft April 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
-Special District Boards and Commissions Consent Agenda –May 2025
-CAGID YTD Fund Financials
-CAGID Sales Tax
-CAGID Sales Tax Boundaries
-CAGID Visitation Report (Placer.ai)
-Downtown Boulder Partnership Presentation
Commission Members 2024 Commission Priorities UHCAMC Charter
Commissioner Members DMC 2025 Priorities
Staff Liaison
Cris Jones, Community Vitality Director
jonesc@bouldercolorado.gov
Erica Dahl - Property Owner/Rep
Term ends: 2029
Don Poe, Chair- Property Owner/Rep
Term ends: 2026
Stephanie Trees, Vice Chair – Citizen-at-
Large
Term ends: 2026
Justin Kalvin - Citizen-at-Large
Term ends: 2026
Andy Nathan - Property Owner/Rep
Term ends: 2028
1. Facilitate the perception of safety with support for Boulder's
ambassador program and for mindful policing.
2.Support Economic Vitality by advocating for the activation of
underutilized space (e.g., parking lots), strong encouragement of
affordability efforts, and promotion of helpful code changes.
3.Connect visitors from other areas to the Downtown area by spreading
awareness of marketing efforts and wayfinding.
4.Take opportunities to communicate with other boards and align efforts
to connect the various economic districts.
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CITY OF BOULDER
BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES
Name of Board/Commission: Downtown Management Commission
Date of Meeting: March 11, 2025
Contact Information Preparing Summary: Ellie Kennedy, (303) 441-4032
Board Members Present: Justin Kalvin, Don Poe (Chair), Erica Dahl, Andy Nathan, Stephanie Trees
(Vice Chair)
Board Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Cris Jones, Director of Community Vitality (CV)
Matt Chasansky, CV Senior Manager of Cultural Vibrancy & District Vitality
Kristine Edwards, CV Senior Manager of Operations and Maintenance
Elliott LaBonte, CV Senior Manager of Business Services
Reegan Brown, CV Senior Project Manager
Ellie Kennedy, CV Operations Specialist
Melissa Mazany, CV Operations Associate
Brian Holihan, CV District Vitality Specialist
Stephen Redfearn, Boulder Police Department (BPD) Police Chief
Michael Heath, BPD Police Commander
Guests Present:
Bettina Swigger, Downtown Boulder Partnership (DBP) CEO
Brad Segal, President, Progressive Urban Management Associates (P.U.M.A.)
Amanda Kannard, Vice President, P.U.M.A.
Sam Maddox, Director of Investments, PassCo Properties
Ryan Diggins, Owner and Founder of Ramble Hotel and Midnight Auteur
Jeff Aerni, Managing Partner, Landrock Capital
Type of Meeting: Hybrid
The DMC meeting was called to order at 4:01 p.m. A quorum was present for the conduct of business.
Agenda Item 1: Roll Call
Ellie Kennedy, CV Operations Specialist took roll call; all commissioners were present.
Agenda Item 2: Procedural Items
A.Approval of the January 2025 Meeting Minutes
Andy Nathan motioned to approve the meeting minutes as presented in the packet. Second by Justin
Kalvin. There was no discussion. The motion passed unanimously.
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B.Tracking 2025 Volunteer Hours
Kennedy updated the commissioners about renewed efforts to gather data regarding the number of hour
commissioners spend volunteering on commissioner work outside of the meetings. She added that
there is an annual report that the data goes into. Cris Jones, Director of Community Vitality added that
in previous years, data collection had been at the end of the year, and this is an effort to collect more
accurate data more frequently.
Jones introduced Melissa Mazany, CV Operations Associate and Brian Holihan, CV District Vitality
Specialist.
Agenda Item 3: Public Participation
There were no members of the public present.
Agenda Item 4: Consent Agenda
Consent Agenda – Topics will not be discussed unless there are questions posed by the Commission.
Please reference the consent agenda memo.
•DMC had no questions or comments regarding the consent agenda.
Agenda Item 5: Boulder Police Department Update
Stephen Redfearn, Boulder Police Department (BPD) Police Chief and Michael Heath, BPD Police
Commander updated the commissioner on current policing topics, including:
•Three sessions with business owners and other people through DBP that supported outreach.
•Efforts to seek feedback from community members and set expectations around offered
services.
•Crime statistics are down nearly double digits across all categories for the year so far.
•The department is fully staffed for the first time since 2016.
•The average response time is faster than the national average.
•A service the department is offering to assess store fronts to help make them less susceptible to
crime.
•Redfearn will be asking for more positions, including a new rank of Lieutenant.
•Heath added that an additional Sergeant will ease the workload of the current Sergeant.
•BPD has been working with local business and DBP on interviews.
•Mall staffing was increased to 6 officers and they are looking at increasing hours for those
positions.
•They are working to establish a dedicated bike unit.
•Heath updated about block captains for the mall, and Erica Dahl shared she is a block captain.
•Don Poe asked for clarification on the lowered crime rate being a percentage or a total, and
Redfearn answered it’s a percentage. Poe asked what attributes to the lowered rate, and
Redfearn answered that he believes it’s because of weather and his officers walking around the
area. Assaults were up last year in the unhoused community, and they are changing their
process to follow up with victims who didn’t report to see if they want to report later on. He
acknowledged that there are many other factors, and that the duration of the data is 3 months, so
he wants to give it more time before reaching any conclusions.
•Heath added that the community shared a specific example of identifying a problem area of the
bushes near the Band Shell, so they removed the bushes and made the area safer.
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•Poe asked what area BPD considers “The Mall,” and Heath answered that the definition has
changed from the bricked area to the entire downtown area throughout the years, but currently
is the mall area and surrounding streets.
•Nathan asked how BPD can get more credit for the work they do, and Redfearn answered that
no one entered the profession for credit, but that they do share their good deeds on social media.
Agenda Item 6: Downtown Boulder Partnership (DBP) Update
Downtown Boulder Partnership CEO Bettina Swigger updated the commissioner on current DBP
topics, including:
•Footfalls are down due to seasonal weather, but sales tax should be fine.
•This winter feels safer because of the police presence.
•Social media efforts are ongoing, and there was a dip in traffic in January.
•There was an increase in gift card sales in January.
•Work continues on the Paid Advertising Plan. This year, they are focusing on advertising to the
surrounding Boulder County area instead of the entire Denver Metro Area. A part of this plan is
launching a new campaign this year, Welcome to the Heart of Boulder.
•There have been many meetings over the past six weeks to expand restaurant support. DBP
have been meeting with local owners about wage increases, other concerns, such as House Bill
1208. Perceptions of the bill in the community have been divided, but DBP is in support of it.
•They launched Go out to Lunch Day, last Monday of every month. Nathan shared that he felt
that people won’t go because they are mostly in office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Swigger answered that the restaurants picked the day of the week as it is the slowest day of the
week and they wanted to encourage more traffic on that day. She added that it is the first time
they are holding this event, so they are open to suggestions and changes in the future.
•They have gathered 667 signatures on a petition to Keep West Pearl open.
•Upcoming events including the 2025 Student Banner Program January through April, the Tulip
Fairy & Elf Festival on April 27, and Taste of Pearl on April 6.
•They have implemented a street cleaning machine called ATLV and nicknamed it
Snuffleufagus as another effort to get trash out of gutters.
•Swigger shared an operations update about the different activities the ambassadors complete in
the program, including ATLV Block Faces, Litter Abatement, and Pan & Broom Block Faces.
They continue to refine operations with Zach Boyle. Poe asked how detailed the reports are,
and Swigger answered that it depends on the person. Some ambassadors log their pick-ups right
away and some log them at the end of their shift.
•Swigger shared a map of where the ambassadors clean.
•Nathan asked for updates on Sundance and Swigger answered that they’ve moved the
determination date from the end of February to the end of March. Jones added that the city is
waiting to hear from the Sundance board.
•Poe brought up the award for the ambassador the year at the DBP luncheon and said they
should post his speech on social media because it was very good.
Agenda Item 7: Matters from Staff
A.2121 Broadway (Spruce Lot) Development Proposal
Jones introduced the idea of developing the Spruce Lot into a boutique hotel and presented the
background for the desire to develop it. Sam Maddox, Director of Investments, PassCo Properties
provided information about his company and the team they gathered.
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Ryan Diggins, Owner and Founder of Ramble Hotel and Midnight Auteur presented his hotel as an
example for the commissioners to see how the Spruce Lot could be developed. He explained the
different considerations he used for making decisions about the exterior and interior of the hotel to
make it a busy and successful location. He included information about a shipping container on the
property that he converted into a small shop that sells local art in a pop-up style, where the artists rotate
through the property and get a chance to sell their art. Diggens shared about many different types of
programming that he helped design to build credibility within the community over time.
Jeff Aerni, Managing Partner, Landrock Capital presented information about his company, including
their goal of real estate investment and different cities where they have already invested. They are
looking forward to expanding in Boulder.
Maddox reiterated that the goal is to collaborate with the city and other stakeholders to keep the
downtown area vibrant, and then opened the floor to questions.
- Kalvin asked about keeping it local, and Diggins answered that there will be locally inspired
drinks and food and local employees. Kalvin asked about the shipping container being a part of
the plan for the Spruce Lot, and Diggins said it doesn’t have to be used. Kalvin brought up that
the current parking lot is almost always full, and asked if that will be considered, or if the city
losing the spots, and Maddox answered that it will be a part of the considerations, and they
want to find a solution that everyone is happy with.
- Poe asked if the parking needed for the building will be accounted for, and Jones answered that
it will be considered, though P&DS is moving forward with eliminating the building parking
space minimum requirement from the land use code. He provided a few examples of the St.
Julien and the Moxy hotels having parking agreements with the city that could be replicated.
- Nathan asked about timeline, Maddox answered 2027 is possible, especially if the city is
awarded the Sundance Film Festival bid.
-Poe provided another example of a parking agreement that the city and the boutique hotel could
have, and Jones reiterated that the options will be considered during the design phase.
- Stephanie Trees provided another example of a parking agreement for consideration and is
interested in utilizing the loss of these parking spaces to encourage commuters to park in other,
under-utilized areas. Diggens answered that they will engage the community to see what is
desired and what is the best fit for the project and the community. Jones clarified that
information will be shared as it becomes available throughout the different phases of the
project.
-Dahl shared concerns about accounting for traffic impacts from construction, and the perception
that parking is difficult downtown. She compared the project to when East Pearl was closed.
She added that she is worried about the perception that the hotel is for tourists and not locals.
Other concerns she shared were vacancies of retail locations and what the hotel will have in it,
such as restaurants and retail spaces, and those businesses being in competition with those on
the bricks of Pearl Street Mall. Maddox answered that the Ramble is a versatile space that is
open to the public and it is packed on weeknights with local residents. Jones added that the
parking with be carefully considered during the design process.
-Nathan stated that he sees value in a place like this. Kalvin added that he enjoys visiting the
Ramble and is excited to see a similar vision implemented in Boulder.
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-Poe asked how many seats the space can hold, and Diggins answered that they can pack in 90
seats, or comfortably seat 40 people. He shared more information about how he decided to
brand and label the Ramble hotel and VAUXHALL.
-Jones shared the next steps of creating the contract with an addendum listing out all these
considerations that need to be made before the project is complete. He aniticipates having a
contract ready to vote on at the May DMC meeting, that will then be sent to City Council for
final approval and signing.
-Dahl shared concerns about having another tall building in the downtown area blocking the
view of the mountains and feeling that the city has become very large in the last few decades.
She is worried that Boulder is losing its small-town charm and becoming too built up. Maddox
pointed out that there is a four-story building next door to the Spruce Lot, and assured her that
the 55-foot height restriction will be honored in the design. He added that there will be rooftop
access and programming.
-Trees asked if there is an affordable commercial space requirement for the location. Jones
answered that there is no city requirement, but local owners have participated to help support
the city. She doesn’t believe it should be a requirement. Kalvin discussed that it could be an
opportunity to partner with community members to fill the spaces.
B.Improvement District Analysis Update
Reegan Brown, CV Senior Project Manager reminded the commissioners of the project and introduced
Amanda Kannard, Vice President, Progressive Urban Management Associates (P.U.M.A.) and added
that there will be a special All CV Commissions meeting at 4:00 pm on April 8, 2025 during which the
commissioners will be presented options from P.U.M.A. to vote on and send to City Council for the
April 24, 2025 Study Session.
Kannard updated the commission about:
- Existing Conditions, including district profiles, the history of the CAGID district, key
commercial market indicators, sources and uses of funds from 2019 to 2025, and a summary of
past planning efforts, projects, and partnerships.
-CAGID Priorities, including Pearl Street Mall improvements and activations, safety, Civic Area
and East Bookend redevelopment, mobility and connectivity to The Hill and other districts, the
future of the downtown area’s office market, capital improvements, and reimagining
maintenance and operations.
-CAGID Challenges, including mission creep beyond parking, lack of clarity between CAGID
and BID services, and fund and revenue reporting.
-Brad Segal, President, Progressive Urban Management Associates presented the CAGID
Opportunities, including near-term opportunities over the next two years of a revenue-share
from the creation of the Tourism Improvement District (TID), clarifying CAGID and BID
services, and identifying revenue options for planned capital improvements. Additionally, the
long-term opportunities beyond two years of a citywide bond issue and an increase in sales or
property tax, a Pearl Street PIF, a special district for East Bookend, site-specific urban renewal,
on-street and general fund parking lot revenue share, and exploring the feasibility of an open
consumption district.
Poe shared that he joined a meeting with P.U.M.A. to discuss these topics and enjoyed his time
learning about the possibilities.
The commissioners and staff discussed the joint CV commissions meeting’s purpose and clarified that
a quorum is needed and the May meeting is a regular meeting.
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C.West Pearl Update
Jones shared that his information aligns closely with the DBP presentation and opened up the floor for
questions. Poe asked about the topics that were being discussed during the reopening after Covid. He
asked if the architectural, utility, and infrastructure issues are being considered and wanted to know if
there are statistics from the previous reopening that can be considered when making this plan. Swigger
answered that it has been tracked but not made available on the website yet. The work is still in
progress and she will provide updates soon.
Agenda Item 8: Matters from Commissioners
A.Approve Final 2025 DMC Priorities
Poe discussed editing priority number three to make it clear they want to connect the districts. Trees
added more information to priority number two.
Dahl motioned to approve the finalized 2025 DMC priorities list, and Nathan seconded. There was no
discussion, and the motion unanimously passed.
B.Business Improvement District (BID) Meetings Update
Trees shared that the last meeting she attended was the DBP Luncheon. She shared that her due date is
in June, and will need someone to cover her vice-chair duties during her parental leave in the summer
months.
C.Improvements to P&DS Communications
Poe shared the questions he sent to Planning and Development Services regarding the changes to the
land use code and planning process, and he has not heard back yet from them.
Agenda Item 9: Next Commission Meeting
Next Commission Meeting: 4 p.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The public will be remote.
Agenda Item 10: Adjourn
There being no further business to come before the commission at this time, Poe moved to adjourn the
meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Attested: Approved by:
___________________ _____________________
Ellie Kennedy Don Poe
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Operations Specialist DMC Chair
Date: ______________ Date: _________________
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CITY OF BOULDER
BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES
Name of Board/Commission: University Hill Commercial Area Management Commission
(UHCAMC), Downtown Management Commission (DMC), Boulder Junction Access District (BJAD)
– Travel Demand Management (TDM) & Parking Joint Commissions
Date of Meeting: April 8, 2025
Contact Information Preparing Summary: Ellie Kennedy, (303) 441-4032
Board Members Present
UHCAMC: Trent Bush, Tell Jones, Danica Powell, Ted Rockwell (Chair), Andrew Shoemaker (Vice
Chair)
DMC: Justin Kalvin, Andy Nathan, Stephanie Trees (Vice Chair)
BJAD-Parking: Ryan Cook (Vice Chair), Robyn Ronen (Chair), Rebekah Dumouchelle
BJAD-Travel Demand Management: Sue Prant, Rebekah Dumouchelle (Chair)
Board Members Absent
UHCAMC:
DMC: Erica Dahl, Don Poe (Chair)
BJAD-Parking: Kevin Knapp
BJAD-Travel Demand Management: Stephanie Pike, Jennifer Shriver (Vice Chair)
Staff Present:
Cris Jones, Director of Community Vitality (CV)
Matt Chasansky, CV Senior Manager of Cultural Vibrancy & District Vitality
Elliott LaBonte, CV Senior Manager of Business Services
Kristine Edwards, CV Senior Manager of Operations and Maintenance
Reegan Brown, CV Senior Project Manager
Brian Holihan, District Vitality Specialist
Sam Bromberg, Community Vitality Senior Project Manager
Ellie Kennedy, CV Operations Specialist
Melissa Mazany, CV Operations Associate
Charlotte Huskey, Finance Department Budget Officer
Guests Present:
Brad Segal, President, Progressive Urban Management Associates (P.U.M.A.)
Amanda Kannard, Vice President, P.U.M.A.
Bettina Swigger, CEO Downtown Boulder Partnership (DBP)
Members of the Public Present:
Type of Meeting: Hybrid
The meeting was called to order at 4:04 p.m.
There were quorums for the UHCAMC, DMC, and BJAD – Parking Commissions to conduct business.
There was not a quorum for the BJAD – TDM Commission.
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Agenda Item 1: Roll Call
Ellie Kennedy, CV Operations Specialist took roll call. All commissioners except Erica Dahl, Don Poe,
Kevin Knapp, Stephanie Pike, and Jennifer Shriver were present.
Agenda Item 2: Public Participation
There were no members of the public present who wished to speak.
Agenda Item 3: Long-Term Financial Strategy
Charlotte Huskey, Finance Department Budget Officer presented the city’s Long-term Financial
Strategy, including:
-The long-term financial strategy is a development of a comprehensive citywide strategy that has
built upon prior policy recommendations that have come forward from the Boards and
Commission reports of 2008 and 2010, as well as a 2019 report that was developed called the
Budgeting for Community Resilience Report.
-The prior policy recommendations are calling for a comprehensive financial plan, cautioning
the city's over reliance on sales tax and dedication of funding sources, the identification of core
services and service level prioritization, and the development of an outcomes-based system of
budgeting.
-There are four primary work streams that were focused on with two phases of work, and the
team received policy guidance from a council committee called the Financial Strategy
Committee, City Council, and an Internal Executive Steering Committee.
-The team’s focuses are working on increasing flexibility of funding to be able to meet emerging
community needs, increasing stability and diversity of revenues and reducing reliance on sales
and use tax, increasing reliability through establishing guiding principles, revenue
identification, community prioritization, and development of a comprehensive long term
strategy for the city of Boulder that will help us to be able to comprehensively and holistically
support core service levels and community needs.
-The four work streams are developing a long-term financial plan, looking for alternative
funding mechanisms, looking at core service levels and finding the gaps, and developing a
multi-year tax ballot measure strategy for 2025 and 2026.
-The Multi-Year Ballot Measure Framework for 2025 is focused on a narrower incremental
approach to potential tax changes with key focus areas and looking at unmet needs, taking care
of what the city has and funding opportunities for core services. The framework for 2026 is
focused on a more comprehensive and creative approach to tax changes focused both on the
city’s unmet needs and taking care of what it has, as well as additional investments in services
and programs.
-The Phase I 2025 tax ballot measures include an extension of the existing 0.3% Community
Cultural Resilience and Safety Sales and Use Tax from 2036 through 2050, with the potential to
extend that permanently to continue to support city infrastructure and maintenance projects as
well as nonprofit capacity building and capital investment. 90% of this tax, about $15 million
annually, currently supports city infrastructure. It is largely exhausted with the current term in
place that was approved from 2021 to 2036. 20 key projects, such as the East Boulder
Community Center renovations, civic area and investments in Pearl Street are supported with
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this tax. 10% of it goes to supporting capital infrastructure projects with nonprofits in boulder.
- Another 2025 tax ballot measure is the creation of a Public Realm Tax, which would increase
the existing Permanent Parks Property Tax from 0.9 mills up to the maximum allowed by city
charter, which is 2.252 mills. The ballot measure would also expand the use of this tax to look
at flexibility of funding in alignment with the guiding principles of the Long-Term Financial
Strategy. The team is also looking at allowing debt issuance. The estimated revenue from this
tax is $7 million.
- The Phase II 2026 tax ballot measures include Fund Our Future, a holistic community
conversation around potential tax ballot measures for 2026, as well as understanding trade-off
and service level priorities with community members. There will be engagement efforts this
summer and fall where the team will receive input from diverse stakeholders, help to educate
the public on the city's budget, as well as its financial constraints, and work with City Council
Members. There will also be a survey regarding potential 2026 tax ballot measures.
- The project is slated to start in May 2025 and be completed by May 2026.
Commission Responses:
- Sue Prant shared she was involved in the Community Culture Resilience and Safety Tax, and
this process ended up using much of the funds on city projects instead of going to the intended
non-profits to make capital investments. Therefore, she is hesitant to support the tax ballot
measures due to her concern about a bait-and-switch scenario. She wants to make sure the funds
go to supporting the community and not just building more city buildings. She shared that in the
past, City Council has not supported the idea of bringing a Public Realm Tax to the highest it
can be. She supports bike lanes and paths, but feels it could be shortsighted to raise the tax to
the maximum and then not be able to raise it during a true emergency in the future. She added
that times are financially bad for raising taxes on people.
-Stephanie Trees asked about the Public Realm Tax and how the city will distinguish between
what is maintenance of pre-existing infrastructure like parks or buildings versus net new. She
asked how the team plan on getting buy in for a tax increase like this, and if there is a
designation or if they keep it very broad to have the full ability to submit it on whatever is
needed. Huskey answered that there will be a lot of community engagement to help identify the
priorities. Trees wants to make sure that the rising cost of maintaining the assets is considered
in this process. Huskey replied that they plan to find the balance between repairing and
replacing assets.
-Rebekah Dumouchelle brought up understanding how moving taxes from sales tax to property
tax protects the city's interest and generates a predictable revenue, but doing so will create an
increase every year because the property value is increasing. This will negatively impact an
aging population that is dependent on social security with a fixed income, people who are
losing their jobs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other
organizations, and anyone who might be impacted by a tech layoff or any other kind of layoff.
One way that residents can mitigate some of those issues is to reduce spending on discretionary
income. This would not allow them to do that, because everybody needs to pay rent or their
mortgage in their property taxes, whether they pay them directly or through their landlord. This
might be a burden to a large percentage of the population.
-Danica Powell asked about the Public Realm Tax and if it’s raising the mill levy to the
maximum allowed. Huskey answered that the exploration of the creation of the Public Realm
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Tax is looking at expanding the current mills. Powell asked if maxing out the mills this year
will preclude them from more holistic opportunities in using the mill caps in 2026, and Huskey
answered they are looking at other potential tax options such as a high level of dedicated taxes
across the organization, a dedicated sales and use tax, vacancy tax, and an exploration of
approval of issuing debt.
-Prant added that the new fire station was $37 million, and suggested planning things at a lower
cost.
- Trees asked about the least-to-most progressive or equitable tax options, on a spectrum. Huskey
answered that her team will be researching this further and acknowledged that sales and use tax
is generally a more regressive task, while property tax tends to be more progressive.
-Ted Rockwell asked what the adaptation and recovery might look like post-2026 and Huskey
answered that her team is currently working on a five-year plan to find alternative funding
sources and look at fee recovery while maintaining equity. Rockwell added that he is concerned
about the adaptability of the tax to future needs, and Huskey answered that they are working to
make sure they have flexibility and stability of funding moving forward through focusing on
resiliency and reserve levels across other funds.
Agenda Item 4: Improvement District Analysis Update
Reegan Brown, CV Senior Project Manager reintroduced Brad Segal, President, Progressive Urban
Management Associates (P.U.M.A.) and Amanda Kannard, Vice President, P.U.M.A. and reminded the
commissioners of the context of the project: to support and build off of Council's established priority of
commercial area connections and quality of life improvements. The primary goal of this project is to provide
clear guidance on financial and governance tools that support the health and sustainability of the city’s
commercial districts.
Kannard discussed the summary of characteristics for each district, including their mill levies and the
history of their creation.
They looked at the key market indicators from 2016 to 2024 and discovered:
- Retail vacancies have been trending up in all of the General Improvement Districts (GID) since
the pandemic.
- BJAD is doing quite well with office vacancy despite the pandemic, but UHGID and CAGID
are hovering right around 20% following the pandemic.
- CAGID's overall property value has gone up 6.6%, UHGID’s has gone up 15.9%, and BJAD’s
has gone up 267.8% since 2019.
Kannard detailed the total budgets, the total revenue, top sources of funds, and top uses of funds for
each district fund.
Kannard reminded the commissioners of the district priorities:
-CAGID’s are capital improvements that are needed moving forward, including Pearl Street
improvements, the civic area redevelopment, and the future of downtown office space coming
out of the pandemic.
-UHGID’s are general maintenance on operations of the infrastructure in downtown, safety that
is consistent with CAGID, the connectivity between those two districts, supporting new
investments that have happened on the hill with the development of the hotel and convention
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center, diversifying UHGID beyond an undergraduate destination, high business turnover and
economic stagnation.
-BJAD’s are ensuring the district is walkable and transit oriented, looking at the second phase of
redevelopment, now that the first phase is largely complete, and continuing to look at capital
improvements.
Kannard reminded the commissioners of the challenges for each district:
-CAGID’s are mission creep for the GID beyond its original mission of parking, community
members don’t understand the difference between what CAGID does versus what the Business
Improvement District (BID) does, and capital maintenance, liability, and the funding of long-
term capital improvement needs.
-UHGID’s are an issue with the amount of funds being generated and being able to cover what
the district's priorities are. There are some really clear priorities, and yet the assessment revenue
is not sufficient to cover those priorities looking to the future.
- BJAD’s are funding levels currently exceed what is available to have for some future planned
program and infrastructure improvements, the role of the districts in the Phase II of Boulder
Junction redevelopment is unclear, figuring out the right mill levy amounts, and there are two
districts overlapping currently.
Segal presented the following recommendations:
CAGID
Immediate actions in the next 6 months – 2 years:
- Identify redundancies and clarify CAGID versus BID services.
-Create a Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
- Alternative options other than DDA:
o De-Brucing to increase mill levy
o Pearl Street Public Improvement Fee (PIF)
o Citywide bond issue, sales or property tax increase, associated with the city’s Long-
Term Financial Strategy
o Urban Renewal can be used for properties that are blighted
UHGID
Immediate actions in the next 6 – 12 months:
-Create a DDA
- Alternative options other than DDA:
o De-Brucing to increase mill levy
o Analyze cost recovery related to parking rates and UHGID services
o Citywide bond issue, sales or property tax increase
o Urban renewal or other site-specific tools for development
Short-term actions in the next 12 – 24 months:
- Lodging Business Assessment Area (LBAA) partnership
BJAD
Immediate actions in the next 6 – 12 months:
-Explore merging the overlapping BJAD-P and BJAD-TDM districts
-Analyze expansion options for Boulder Junction Phase II
-Analyze impacts and steps to reduce mill levy
Short-term actions in the next 12 – 24 months:
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-Urban renewal or other site-specific tools for development
Commissioner’s Responses:
-Trees asked for the level of each revenue option, in dollar signs from $ to $$$, and Segal
answered that urban renewal could be $$ or $$$, the metro district could be $$ or $$$, the DDA
in combination with tax increment financing c is $$$ or $$$$, De-Brucing is $ or $$, parking
revenue is $, the Pearl Street PIF is $ or $$,
- Rockwell asked about the formation of a DDA. One has not been formed in many years, and
Rockwell is hesitant. He asked how CAGID will not take up all of DDA funds and if UHGID
will get some of those funds. He added that he would like to know what the risks are of creating
a DDA. Segal answered they have to create a Plan of Development for the DDA that can
include language to safeguard those funds for UHGID. He added that the governance of the
DDA is run by a board who is appointed by city council. The board influences where the funds
are directed. In creating the board, they can make sure the member qualifications include
working or owning property on The Hill, in the downtown area, or in specific neighborhoods.
There are not many pitfalls in a DDA, and there are about two dozen DDAs around Colorado. It
is like running a business and needs to be treated as such. Therefore, the DDA would have
dedicated staff, would maintain caution so that it doesn’t get too big, and would ensure
restrictions.
-Tell Jones asked about the length of alternative strategies, and Segal answered GIDs are
infinite, metro districts have a set term of 40 years, urban renewal has a term of 25 years. The
DDA has a term of 30 years, which can be extended, but to do so, there must be an adjustment
to base.
- Dumouchelle asked about using the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) against sales tax revenue,
sharing her concern that it is hamstringing the city by giving up future revenues from one of the
main tourist-spending areas. Segal answered that in order to create the DDA, some other taxing
authorities, such as the school district, will have to give up future revenue. Therefore, one of the
steps of creating a DDA is to talk to the city, the schools, and the county to make an argument
to invest in Downtown Boulder. They just did this in Lafayette, schools came back and said if
the downtown area is more family friendly and will encourage people to move there, then they
want it over losing the money. The county agreed because Lafayette is a small portion of their
tax revenue.
-Trees asked about the taxes from areas where the majority of families are in non-UGHID or
CAGID areas. Segal answered that there may be more housing in these districts in the future
that could encourage families to move to those areas.
- Segal warned about staying economically stagnant, and shared that they can make the argument
to the other taxing authorities that not reinvesting will cause the city to fail.
- Ryan Cook asked about the Boulder Junction Phase II expansion in relation to this work and the
structure of the board, and Segal answered that they need to focus on consolidating before
expanding, meaning that they need to combine the overlapping districts first, and then the board
can adapt.
- Dumouchelle supports merging the BJAD districts, and shared concerns about properties not
wanting to join the Parking district because of the high mill levy and pilot fees.
-Powell shared that she worked for a company that could join TDM but not Parking due to their
location, and Cris Jones answered that he will follow up with her after the meeting, and that the
pilot fees will be heavily considered when writing the ordinance to combine the districts.
-Andrew Shoemaker asked about the DDA and the discussion between the city, schools, and
county. The area of the DDA would be very small. He wondered if there is a way to calculate
the long-term gains to the county vs. the short-term loss to show them the benefits. Segal
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answered that they can calculate and estimate this, create projections, and provide this
information to the other taxing authorities.
- Dumouchelle asked about who would vote in UGHID and CAGID, and Segal answered that
every suggestion will need a TABOR election. Electors include residents in the area who are
registered to vote, owners in the area, commercial owners, and commercial lessees.
- Justin Kalvin asked if qualifying certain areas as blighted is hard without the DDA, and Segal
answered that there aren’t many places that are blighted in the districts, so urban renewal might
not be the best route. Kalvin added that that DDA is meant to get ahead of the blight and make
sure it doesn’t happen. Colorado Springs has a loan program for small businesses, and the DDA
can be tailored to each city. Kalvin stated that places are more interesting when they have a
DDA, and he wants to keep Boulder interesting.
-Segal added that the DDA can support what makes the areas unique and keep them special.
- Powell added that Urban Renewal is not a great tool for Boulder and pointed to the Opportunity
Zone as a failed attempt to control outside investment in the city. She believes the city will have
more control over outside investment and its future through a DDA.
- Andy Nathan asked why the DDA hasn’t been considered previously, and Cris Jones answered
that the concept of TIF was less palatable before the pandemic. Segal added that it could’ve
been stigmatized as urban renewal.
-Kristine Edwards, CV Senior Manager of Operations and Maintenance asked about how having
large foundations at the table for a thoughtful development of downtown affected the DDA in
Fort Collings, since they had a very strong foundation that bought up an entire city block to
create a music experience there which drives a certain culture. Segal answered that the DDA
funded that project and added that different niches can be fostered through the DDA.
- Bettina Swigger, CEO Downtown Boulder Partnership (DBP) asked how many votes
individuals get, and Segal answered that each entity gets a vote. One person with 5 properties
has one vote, one person with 5 LLCs that each own a property gets 5 votes.
-Segal shared that city council has to pass a resolution to get on the ballot for electors to vote on.
-His team plans to draft a Plan of Development so everyone knows what they’re voting on.
-Trees asked what tactic someone would take to oppose the DDA, and Segal answered that
Boulder leans progressively, but there may be opposition to taking funding from the schools,
especially with an upcoming recession. He added that there could be a way to revenue share to
get more voters on board.
-Cris Jones reminded the commissioners about the upcoming city council meeting on April 24
where they are submitting PUMA’s findings. He asked for a nod of approval from all the
commissioners that they approve of the recommendations. The nods were unanimous.
- Powell asked if this will be on the 2026 ballot, and Segal clarified that is the current plan.
Agenda Item 5: All CV Commissions Summit Meeting
Kennedy shared that Chair Don Poe had suggested a summit meeting all CV commissions as there has
not been one in a long time. Cris Jones added that the commissioners can revisit the topic in May with
the new commissioners. He would like to get more specifics from Poe and suggested a retreat.
Agenda Item 6: Adjourn
There being no further business to come before the commission at this time, Rockwell moved to
adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 5:52 p.m.
Approved on:
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Attested: Approved by:
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Ellie Kennedy Rebekah Dumouchelle
Operations Specialist BJAD - TDM Chair
Date: ______________ Date: _________________
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Robyn Ronen
BJAD – Parking Chair
Date: _________________
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Ted Rockwell
UHCAMC Chair
Date: _________________
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Don Poe
DMC Chair
Date: _________________
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City of Boulder
Special District Board Consent Agenda
University Hill Commercial Area Management Commission (UHCAMC) – May 6, 2025
Downtown Management Commission (DMC) – May 13, 2025
Boulder Junction Access District (BJAD) Commissions – May 21, 2025
Updates on Community Vitality work plan programs and projects for city special district boards
and commissions. These updates are for informational purposes only and require no discussion
or votes.
Special District Updates
•University Hill General Improvement District (UHGID)
o In partnership with Transportation and Mobility, staff are working on the University
Hill Streetscape Enhancements, a capital project to improve the medians in Broadway
along The Hill district and complimented by enhancements to the pedestrian
experience. The city has contracted with Dig Studio to design the median
improvements, which will include repairing the irrigation, installing trees and low
shrubs, and exploring art installations. Other planned improvements will be shaped by
public engagement later this summer.
o Building off the success of last year’s live music series events, staff are working with
Roots Music Project for another year to produce three shows on the Events Street.
The music events are taking place on June 19th, July 17th, and August 21st. Each event
will have a unique theme – Juneteenth Celebration, Women in Music, and Youth
Music Celebration – bringing diverse musical experiences to the Hill.
o Creative crosswalks have been installed at the intersection of 13th & Pennsylvania in
partnership with a local artist, Liz Maher.
o Work continues at the Limelight Hotel and Conference Center, which is now
projected to open in fall 2025.
o We will need to update the assignments for the Bi-Monthly Check-In Meetings to
include our new commissioner, Dane Anderson.
Currently, they are:
•June 10: Trent Bush
•August 12: Danica Powell
•October 14: Tell Jones (attended in April)
•December 9: Trent Bush
•Central Area General Improvement District (CAGID)
o Staff continue work on improving public parking garages in downtown Boulder in
2025, which requires periodic partial and full closures of the garages.
o Staff applied for and were awarded a Denver Regional Council of Governments
(DRCOG) grant for the Garage Mobility Hub Project, an innovative mobility
planning effort in the amount of $250,000. The purpose of this project is to create
concept plans for converting CAGID parking garages into multi-functional mobility
hubs. These hubs will continue to provide traditional vehicle parking while
integrating additional mobility solutions, such as secure bike storage, e-bike charging,
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rideshare staging, TNC pick-up and drop-off points, carshare parking, micromobility
stations, and placemaking. With the concept plans designed in this project, we will be
able to implement the changes to the CAGID garages over the next six years during
the largescale capital work being done.
o A team across city departments has begun a review of systems and programs involved
with keeping downtown areas clean and well-maintained. The goal is to improve any
practices that are currently slowing down response time, not meeting minimum
service levels, or can in other ways be improved. This project is focused on current
strategy, programs, and systems. The Improvement District Analysis and Boulder
Commercial Areas Blueprint will build on this work to examine changes in services
or new programs.
o Supported by Community Vitality, Roots Music Project is producing a music festival
in Downtown Boulder taking place October 17-19. This three-day festival will
highlight local and regional artists, support small businesses, and help re-establish
Boulder as a cultural hub for live music.
•Boulder Junction Access Districts (BJAD)
o The final wayfinding signage permits were approved and all signs have now been
installed.
City of Boulder Updates
Boulder Clean Commute Pilot Program –Work to enhance the Boulder Clean Commute
program for 2025 continues in collaboration with a local tech company Commutifi. Staff and
Commutifi have distributed surveys among program participants to evaluate how the Pilot
Program is going and determine if the program will continue in its current form. The city’s
video team and Commutifi are also working on a marketing video showcasing participating
employees utilizing the program to increase program awareness and engagement among
nonparticipating businesses. More information can be found on the program website Boulder
Clean Commute.
Curbside Management Plan Implementation Update – Following the passing of an
ordinance in October 2024 which allows enforcement of Flexible Loading Zone time limits,
city staff are starting the implementation of the curbside management plan. The first step is to
transition some of our traditional, time-restricted (i.e. 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.) loading zones in our
parking districts to 24/7 Flexible Loading Zones (FLZ) with 15-minute time limits. City staff
will be identifying which existing traditional loading zones will be converted along with
identifying potential new locations for FLZs.
Improvement District Analysis – Following support from our district Commissions and
Council, City Council expressed support of the recommendations, including the exploration
of a Downtown Development Authority (DDA). A final report will be finalized by the end of
June. Further context can be found in the video for the April 24th Council Study Session
(starting at 1:10:00), in the Council Memo, and the staff Presentation.
Commercial Areas Blueprint – This work will build on the Improvement District Analysis,
providing a strategic visioning document for all commercial areas across the city, including
our existing GIDS, for the next 10-20 years. The Commercial Areas Blueprint will be closely
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connected with the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP) update, translating the
policies of the BVCP into tactics and work plans for all city departments to address our
commercial centers. An RFP for consulting support will be launched in Q2 of this year.
Outdoor Dining Pilot Program – Community Vitality staff are working closely with our
cross departmental colleagues to evaluate the potential of a more permanent program. If
deemed feasible, staff will bring recommendations to Council in 2026. The Pilot Program is
set to end in October 2027.
Boulder Arts Blueprint - Staff in the Office of Arts and Culture are working with Public
Sphere Projects and P.U.M.A. on a two-phase planning project entitled the Boulder Arts
Blueprint. Informed by extensive research, community voices, stakeholder input, and expert
insights in creative sector development, the Blueprint will outline goals, strategies, and
funding priorities to guide the Office’s work starting in 2026. The Office manages the
Boulder Arts Commission Grants Program, implements the city’s Public Art Policy, conducts
research on the creative economy, and delivers programs that support the arts community.
This work is carried out with a strong commitment to responsible stewardship of the voter-
approved Arts, Culture, and Heritage tax fund. The Arts Blueprint will also provide a
citywide vision for supporting arts and culture, translating the policies and priorities in the
Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan to strategies to advance the community’s cultural goals.
Please help us spread the word for district stakeholders to participate in future community
engagement opportunities by visiting the Arts Blueprint website.
Boulder Arts Week – Boulder Arts Week 2025 hosted over 200 events from April 4 – 12,
spanning visual and studio arts, music, dance, film, theater, poetry, and inclusive art
workshops. Events were held throughout the community, including in all of Boulder’s
commercial districts. Attendance at most events ranged from 10 to 150 people, with First
Friday and weekend events seeing the highest turnout. Artists reported that Arts Week helped
them reach new audiences and increased visibility. 73 Business Champions participated this
year, including several from the GIDs. Business Champions are cross-promotional partners
who support Arts Week by celebrating and promoting the arts community.
Boulder Social Streets Implementation - Staff have contracted with Public Sphere Projects
to continue to develop the Boulder Social Streets program for closing streets for community
events. This includes permit and approval efficiencies, sponsorship protocol, temporary
street closure infrastructure, a communication strategy, and immediate logistical needs. The
team is also planning for long-term infrastructure and policy updates. Staff are currently
working with the consultant team to finalize program details, and the website will be updated
this month.
Parking Enforcement - Enforcement is prepared to monitor compliance with the new
flexible loading zones related to the curbside management plan. They are also ready to help
support the Mobility Hub project and the adjustments that may pertain to enforcement
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DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FUND (formerly CAGID ) - 2026 FUND FINANCIAL (6400)
2024 2025 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031
Actuals Adopted Revised Recommended Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected
Beginning Fund Balance 20,945,588$ 23,110,042$ 23,110,042$ 15,050,539$ 11,054,144$ 10,895,740$ 9,677,686$ 9,465,882$ 11,508,913$
Sources of Funds
Parking Revenue 5,879,626$ 6,299,894$ 6,299,894$ 6,550,393$ 6,681,401$ 6,815,029$ 6,951,329$ 7,090,356$ 7,232,163$ 2% growth
Property Tax 1,445,004 1,469,800 1,469,800 1,470,753 1,500,168 1,530,171 1,560,775 1,591,990 1,623,830 2% growth
Leases, Rents & Royalties 543,000 504,465 504,465 486,996 494,301 501,715 509,241 516,880 524,633 1.5% growth
Interest & Investment Earnings 691,916 502,976 641,597 646,507 625,230 603,952 622,071 640,733 659,955 Guidelines
Other Revenues 567,326 65,559 65,559 65,559 66,870 68,208 69,572 70,963 72,382 2% growth
Specific Ownership & Tobacco Tax 55,434 65,433 65,433 65,434 66,743 68,078 69,439 70,828 72,244 2% growth
Intergovermental Revenues - - - - - - - - -
Grant Revenues - - - - - - - - -
Transfers In 968,819 723,753 723,753 716,855 716,855 716,855 716,855 716,855 716,855 Flat
Total Sources of Funds 10,151,126$ 9,631,880$ 9,770,501$ 10,002,497$ 10,151,568$ 10,304,008$ 10,499,282$ 10,698,605$ 10,902,063$
Uses of Funds
Administration (Economically Vital)1,580,440$ 1,496,934$ 1,556,274$ 1,545,736$ 1,592,108$ 1,612,034$ 1,652,335$ 1,693,643$ 1,693,643$ 3% growth
Community Vitality Customer Service 402,315 618,542 626,010 645,395 664,757 666,102 682,755 699,823 699,823 3% growth
Economic Vitality & District Management 1,090,598 2,181,043 2,256,706 1,795,053 1,848,905 2,348,745 2,407,463 2,467,650 2,467,650 3% growth
Parking Maintenance 1,369,097 1,630,834 1,723,793 1,546,890 1,593,297 1,756,230 1,800,136 1,845,139 1,845,139 3% growth
Special Events 25,000 25,000 - - - - - -
Debt Service - - - - - - - - -
Transfers & Cost Allocation 433,085 1,061,882 1,061,882 915,818 560,905 588,950 618,398 649,318 681,784 Guidelines
Capital Improvement Program 3,111,136 5,550,000 10,580,340 7,550,000 4,050,000 4,550,000 3,550,000 1,300,000 -
Total Uses of Funds 7,986,672$ 12,564,235$ 17,830,005$ 13,998,892$ 10,309,971$ 11,522,061$ 10,711,087$ 8,655,574$ 7,388,040$
Ending Fund Balance Before Reserves 23,110,042$ 20,177,688$ 15,050,539$ 11,054,144$ 10,895,740$ 9,677,686$ 9,465,882$ 11,508,913$ 15,022,936$
Operating Reserve 1,171,377 924,023 924,023 951,744 1,065,980 1,092,629 1,119,945 1,119,945 1,153,543 3% growth
Sick/Vacation Reserve 13,540 13,946 13,946 14,365 14,236 14,634 15,044 15,465 15,898 Guidelines
Total Reserves 1,184,917$ 937,969$ 937,969$ 966,109$ 1,080,216$ 1,107,263$ 1,134,989$ 1,135,410$ 1,169,441$
Ending Fund Balance After Reserves 21,925,125$ 19,239,718$ 14,112,569$ 10,088,034$ 9,815,524$ 8,570,423$ 8,330,893$ 10,373,503$ 13,853,495$
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Sales Tax by Location: 29th Street2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2023 December YTD 2024 December YTDSales Tax $8,385,093 $5,092,313 $6,142,947 $7,430,059 $7,163,859 $7,163,859 $7,084,851Year-Over-Year Change($3,292,780)$1,050,634 $1,287,112($266,200) ($79,008)Year-Over-Year Growth Rate -39.27% 20.63% 20.95% -3.58% -1.10%Average Annual Growth Rate-3.86%% Change 2019 to 2023-14.56%Sales Tax by Location: Downtown2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2023 December YTD 2024 December YTDSales Tax $8,800,961 $5,253,717 $7,162,667 $8,584,411 $8,831,332 $8,831,332 $8,892,438Year-Over-Year Change($3,547,244)$1,908,950 $1,421,744 $246,921 $61,106Year-Over-Year Growth Rate -40.31% 36.34% 19.85% 2.88% 0.69%Average Annual Growth Rate0.09%% Change 2019 to 20230.35%Sales Tax by Location: Downtown Extension2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2023 December YTD 2024 December YTDSales Tax $627,161 $587,564 $156,099 $82,405 $46,983 $46,983 $73,085Year-Over-Year Change($39,597) ($431,465) ($73,694) ($35,422)$26,102Year-Over-Year Growth Rate -6.31% -73.43% -47.21% -42.99% 55.56%Average Annual Growth Rate-47.68%% Change 2019 to 2023-92.51%22
Sales Tax by Location: East Downtown2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2023 December YTD 2024 December YTDSales Tax $771,337 $642,579 $800,614 $870,361 $826,258 $826,258 $815,018Year-Over-Year Change($128,758)$158,035 $69,747($44,103) ($11,240)Year-Over-Year Growth Rate -16.69% 24.59% 8.71% -5.07% -1.36%Average Annual Growth Rate1.73%% Change 2019 to 20237.12%Sales Tax by Location: Pearl Street Mall2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2023 December YTD 2024 December YTDSales Tax $3,964,887 $2,351,039 $3,965,943 $4,391,098 $4,620,501 $4,620,501 $4,337,031Year-Over-Year Change($1,613,848)$1,614,904 $425,155 $229,403($283,470)Year-Over-Year Growth Rate -40.70% 68.69% 10.72% 5.22% -6.14%Average Annual Growth Rate3.90%% Change 2019 to 202316.54%23
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May 2025
Bettina Swigger, CEO
● Pedestrian Counts
● Around the State
● Marketing Updates
● Public Policy Update
● Upcoming Events & Programs
● Ambassador Program Update
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*Note our cameras at 11th and
Pearl were down for most of April
due to the kitchen fire at Salt
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Expanding the Artist’s Role in
Placemaking and Design
●Presenters: Bettina
Swigger, DBP; Karleen
Lewis, Visit Boulder;
Taishya Adams, Boulder
City Council; Nicholas
Felder, CU
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Wednesdays, June 11 - July 30, 2025
June 11 Graham Good & The Painters
June 18 Kind Hearted Strangers
June 25 Hazel Miller & The Collective (CU Night!)
July 2 The Long Run
July 9 Selasee & Fafa Family
July 16 Los Mocochetes
July 23 Dragondeer
July 30 The Mammoths
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We’d love to see you at Bands on the
Bricks (June 11 - July 30) or Pearl Street
Arts Fest (July 18 - 20) this year!
We’re grateful for all of the volunteer help
that we receive at each of these events every
summer - it takes many hands to make them
run smoothly!
You can sign up for a shift (and invite your
co-workers/friends to volunteer too!) at
BoulderDowntown.com/events/volunteer.
Volunteer with us!
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Ambassador
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84 Businesses - 155 Flats of Flowers
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