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!NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NAME/'1'E1,EPHONF: OF PL:RSUN PRF,PARJ:NG SUMMARY: Ruth Weiss - 303-413-7318
NAMH:S OF MN:MBERS, STAFF, AND INVITED GUESTS PRESENT:
BOARD MEMBERS: COLEMAN, KARAKEIiIAN, MAHER, McMiJI.I,EN (absent),
STAFF: WIN'I'R:R, JOBER'I', CUNNINGHAM, I.ANDRITH, JENKINS, HAYDEN, GREEN,
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TYPE OF MEETING: Off-Site MINUTES REGULAR MEETING: Ma~S, 2008
AGENDA ITEM 1-Rol! CaIL• Meeting called to order at 5:40 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM 2 -Approval of April 7, 2008 Minutes: (See Action Item Below).
AGENDA TTEM 3 -Public Participation: None
AGENDA ITEM 4 -Police Update: None
AGENDA ITEM 5 -Parks Update: Green updated that the mall crew are almost done scrubbing the mall bricks, tulips
are blooming, mall crew has been sanding the benches and are half way done, and 1300 block will be dug up for water
fountain. Winter shared the donors for all four of the drinking fountains are DBI, Polk Foundation; Boulderado and
Communication Arts and the donor name will be engraved in the water basin along with a quotation about water. May 17 is
the City Community Clean Up date. Summer flowers will be planted shortly.
AGENDA ITEM 6 -BID Update: Jenkins voiced the success of events over the weekend, Tulip Fairy and Elf Parade,
and the need for more volunteers with the huge crowd. Event calendar looks good, BID renewal close to signature, next
organize petition and get drive done. Karakehian asked for the temperature of City Council with BID and Jenkins asked for
consent agenda placement. Reynolds, Tebo and Midyette need to be championed for BID renewal. Jenkins got a her first
complaint regarding parking since the new pay stations were installed, length of stay is the issue for those running in and out
of a store. Winter suggested parking related calls are forwarded to us. Jenkins revealed that complaints about parking
tickets were down. Marketing end of the BID has two qualified candidates for Jared's position.
AGENDA ITEM 7 -Matters from the Commissioners: Coleman commented on the request for parking data and Winter
suggested it be forwarded to Jobert for response.
AGENDA ITEM 9 -Matters from the Staff: Cunningham mentioned the Hop to Chautauqua begins on Saturday, 5/10,
with a ceremony, and DUHMDPS is one of the sponsors. CAGID Capital Update, Glen McGee is going to spearhead the
maintenance of the parking structures with l 1 `h and Spruce's improvements. Winter would like the area in front of the
Randolph Center to be concreted over and benches installed. May 22nd is the farewell party for Frank Bruno and Winter
presented the picture for staff and commission signature. Virginia Patterson to apply for DMC Commissioner slat. Jobert
commented that we are on budget. Usage by credit cards has increased and shows the success of the pay stations.
Karakehian mentioned that no one asks for change any more. Friday is the busiest day for parking transactions with
Thursday next busiest, and then Tuesdays. Karakehian asked for six month summary of stats regarding the pay stations.
Karakehian suggested that these numbers be shared with DBi. Prepay cards discussed. It was agreed to go forward with the
card. Smart Cards will cost approximately $S for the card with the special chip. Coleman and Karahehian would like to see
the summary of revenue and sales tax posted on line and stop paper copies. Coleman preferred an electronic packet for the
DMC meeting data and all commissioners concurred Winter summarized that the commissioners want Jobert's report on
the website with links provided within electronic DMC packets. Landrith has 4273 EcoPasses processed to date including
BID. Coleman questioned if there is a correlation to usage. Landrith commented that such technology is not installed in the
buses. Winter mentioned that Landrith is investigating waterless urinals and Office of Water Conservation will pay 100%
of the installation. Landrith responded that the library is considering installation. Winter asked the commissioners to think
about a mid year retreat with the new member to the commission. Karakehian encouraged everyone to visit with Richard
Polk regarding funding of solar power.
Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
ACTION I'I'I~;MS:
MOTION: Coleman motioned to approve the April 7, 2008 minutes with changes. Karakehian seconded.
Approved unanimously.
FliTURE MP;F.1'INGS:
June 9, 2008 Muni Lobby Regular Meeting
5:30 p.m.
APPROVED BY: DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Attest: George Karakehian
Ruth Weiss, Secretary
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