2 - Draft Minutes - Downtown Management Commission - 5/3/2010
CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEETING MINUTES FORM
NAME OF BOARD/COMMISSION: DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
NAME/TELEPHONE OF PERSON PREPARING SUMMARY Ruth Weiss-303413-7318
NAMES OF MEMBERS, STAFF, AND INVITED GUESTS PRESENT:
BOARD MEMBERS: DAHL, KOVAL, MCMULLEN (absent), PATTERSON, RUTHERFORD
STAFF: WINTER, JOBERT, WEISS, MA`ITHEWS, CUNNINGHAM, LANDRITH,
VANDERLEEST, CUNNINGHAM,
GUEST: SEAN MAIIER
'T'YPE OF MEETING: MINUTES REGULAR: May 3, 2010
AGENDA ITEM 1- Meeting called to order 5:36 pm
AGENDA ITEM 2 - Roll Call: Ail commissioners were present with the exception of Matt McMullen.
AGENDA ITEM 3 -Approval of April 5, 2010 Minutes: (See Action Item Below)
AGENDA ITEM 4- Public Participation: None
AGENDA ITEM 5 - Police Update: Officer Vanderleest, Pearl Strect Mall unit, commented that the April 2010 stats for calls
for service were down from 2009. On April 13, the Drug Task Force arrested 9 drug dealers. Patterson questioned any undue
activity on May I" and Vanderleest replied that there were no problems reported. 420 day was quiet on the mall.
AGENDA ITEM 6 - Parks Update: Martin thanked Vanderleest and Rech for their training with parks maintenance staff,
Fanners' Market staff and some downtown management staff regarding the homeless and transients. Martin continued that
the tulips are in full bloom and annual flowers will be planted shortly. Parks maintenance staff is focusing on bench
sanding and painting. The family gathering area on the 1200 block will be constructed in 2011 by the department. On May
14, approximately 300 folks from Crocs will be pulling weeds, painting and working on the arboretum. May 1514 is the City
of Boulder Clean Up Day. Koval questioned if it was a money concern with the family gathering area and Martin replied
that the project costs had increased dramatically with additional maintenance needs that were not previously discovered but
funds were available for the project. Koval commented about Crocs and wondered if it could be promoted to other business
even those outside of downtown. Martin replied that REI is a big supporter of the Clean Up Day; they bring REI tee shirts
and have donated $10,000 to update the shelter at Scott Carpenter Park. Other supporters include Whole Foods, Smart
Wool, Eagle Scouts and along with fraternities, sororities and churches.
AGENDA ITEM '7 - BID Update: Maher distributed the new DBI directory to the commissioners. DBI membership is 359
and last year it was 343. BID marketing discussed the Downtown Boulder Guide in Denver for distribution to key hotels in
downtown Denver and their visitor center. A mock up was presented to the commission. Full page DBI marketing ads begin in
the Daily Camera that will focus on events. The 5280 ad is being cooped with 5 or 6 merchants and DU TMD/PS was a sponsor.
Taste of Pearl was a huge success, nothing but positive feedback by all involved and will do again next year. Bands on the
Bricks begins next month and looking to provide a beer and wine garden in a quality fashion, just west of the pop jet fountain, to
off set expenses. Patterson questi oned the size of the crowd and Maher replied that it's from 1000 to 1300. June 16t4 will be the
first day. On the economic vitality front, the small business consulting program has about12 participants. Currently working
with a team of MBA's fi-om the university on a retail recruiting project to bring quality retailers and uses downtown to add
vitality and traffic. A potential tenant is a Portland, Oregon theater company to fill one of the available spaces on the mall.
AGENDA ITEM 8 -Matters from the Commissioners: Patterson reported that she represented the DMC at the Boulder
Police Long Range Planning meeting and, with their trimmed budget, they were looking for new ways to do what they do.
Patterson commented that people have mentioned to her the increased panhandling on the mall.
AGENDA ITEM 12 -Matters from the Staff: Winter mentioned that the Downtown Improvements Task Force meeting had 4
areas that need improvements and areplacement fund is being worked on. Future improvement priorities include the Farmers'
Market area, 15t4 from Canyon to Arapahoe, 13th and 11th Street Connections, and West Pearl Streetscape from l lit' to 7th
Winter continued that the importance is to have money available for its maintenance. For example, the different components
of the different areas were reviewed and the task force will meet again to prioritize further. Koval mentioned that it isn't just
about maintaining but also creating innovating economic stimulators. For example, Farmer's Market and its sales tax generation,
what are ways to make the vendors more successful to obtain more tax revenue, things to enhance the area to generate more
revenue. Winter mentioned the priority based budget to the commission and the need to prioritize the programs that benefit the
most number of people. Rutherford questioned the Blue Ribbon Commission. Winter mentioned that there are three primary
focuses: economic, social and environmental. Patterson mentioned that the tone of Attachment A was to celebrate diversity and
embrace inclusiveness and mentioned that where there is a common interest; it needs to be supported. Summer events were
shared to the board to give an idea of all the different events across the city along with parks events. Winter relayed to the
commission about an article in the Camera regarding that someone said PMO's have quotas to generate more revenue and the
fallacy of the statement. Rutherford questioned the retail vacancies in the 15`h and Pcarl parking structure. Winter commented
on the outreach meetings with downtown school principals, Winter found it illuminating and interesting. Boulder High issues
were primarily parking. Koval suggested to widen the circle of schools and thought the principals were dynamitic and
committed. Koval mentioned the facilities in the schools as usable to the community for events, artistic potential at Boulder
High, internships in art were discussed. Tour of the garage improvements will take place before the next DMC meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 6:25 pm-Dahl motioned for adjournment. Rutherford seconded. All commissioners were in
favor.
ACTION ITEMS:
MOTION Patterson motioned to approve the Apri15, 2010 meeting minutes. Rutherford seconded. Approved
unanimously by all commissioners.
FUTURE MEETINGS:
June 7, 2010 Council Chambers Regular Meeting
5:30 p.m.
APPROVED BY: DiDWNTOVWI MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Attest:
Ruth Weiss, Secretary Joh Koval, Vice Chair