Minutes - Downtown Management Commission - 12/06/2010
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 - 303-413-7318
NAMES OF MEMBERS, STAFF, AND INVITED GUESTS PRESENT:
BOARD MEMBERS: DAHL, KOVAL, McMULLEN, PA'TTERSON, RUTHERFORD (absent)
STAFF: WINTER, CUNNINGHAM, JOBERT, WEISS, MATTHEWS. WEINHEIMER
LANDRITH
GUESTS: SEAN MAHER, ELLA TISE, LEWIS WOLMAN
TYPE OF MEETING: Regular MINUTES REGULAR MEETING: December 6, 2010
AGENDA ITEM 1 -Roll Call: Meeting called to order at 5:35 p.m,
AGENDA ITEM 2 Approval of the November 1, 2010 Minutes: (See Action Item Below)
AGENDA ITEM 3 -Public Participation: None
AGENDA ITEM 4 -Police Update: Weinheimer mentioned that police stats were down from last year on the Mall.
Bar calls were down significantly from last year. McMullen mentioned that harassment and trespass were down from
2009. Weinheimer offered that mall officers changed, Ramos and Vanderleest will continue, Coleman, Craddick and
Ward will replace the current officers in a shift change beginning January 10"'. Gerhardt will continue being mall
sergeant.
AGENDA ITEM 5 - Parks Update: Martin voiced that the bike park will be open in the Spring of 2011. Martin is
anxiously awaiting snow to water the pansies on the mall and manually watering in the meantime. Bids are going out to
contractors for the Family Play area and hoping to begin at the end of January and looking to be completed within 90
days. Flaggers may be used to assist merchants with construction movement. Dahl suggested to Martin to have a sign
that advises the public who pays for the repairs. Martin replied that a sign will be available that describes the project and
McMullen suggested putting it on the website. Winter concurred that signage and website would be beneficial.
AGENDA ITEM 6 -Update and Feedback on Bike Share Program: Marni Ratzel, Bike and Pedestrian Planner with
the City ofBoulder, offered that the Bike Share Program is scheduled to launch in May, 2011. Ratzel gave a power point
presentation that described the entire program. The stations will permit short-term bicycle rental from automated stations
that will be fully maintained and serviced. Ratzel continued by describing the Denver B-cycle program and its success.
Bike share is a membership based system with members using it for both transportation and recreation. A model of a B-
station was presented and it components discussed. Ordinance changes to permit sponsorship logos are in process.
Winter questioned the age limitation. Razel replied that it would be for those over 18 years of age. Ratzel continued with
the locations under consideration for the stations and there is hoped to have 25 to 30 stations in the first phase. Code
amendments to amend current ordinances are slated to City Council shortly, and a public open house is anticipated in
early 2011 with launch projected in May 2011. Dahl questioned the pricing schedule and Ratzel replying that the first 60
minutes are free with membership, each 30 minutes is $4. Membership and user fees are formulated to make project self
sufficient. No parking spaces are anticipated to be requested for stations. Patterson mentioned that she would be
disappointed if a vehicle parking spot was used for a bike station. Koval questioned its' sustainability. Ratzel replied it
is a matter of finding the right locations and numbers. Lewis Wolman, Executive Director of B-Cycle, approached the
podium and mentioned benchmarks from other cities. Koval questioned the financial guarantee on the program and its
removal if project doesn't meet intentions. Koval continued by questioning flat tires and Wolman responded that one
ride in 100,000 may get a flat due to the integrity of tires. Koval questioned the liability of an accident, Wolman
mentioned that the city and landowners will be indemnified; liability waiver will be required. McMullen questioned
Wolman on the status of the program with RTD. Wolman responded that RTD has approved the 14th and Walnut Transit
Center and seem to be big supporters of the program.
AGENDA ITEM 7 - BID Update: Maher mentioned that the holiday season is off to a great start with the warm
weather and that Saturday's parade was a huge Success. Christmas lights have been a constant battle with the squirrels,
lights are being unplugged randomly and the winds have the lights blowing around. Gum removal machine is a success
and it is being offered to any business in the BID and will come out to a business upon request. Maher continued that
directional signage is being created and considering working with Eldora Ski Resort to partner to have large signs
created. Winter commented that this year's parade was one of the best ever. Last year there were 30 parade entries and
this year was 51 and it went most smoothly. Maher announced that December 16'h is the Holiday Party at One Boulder
Plaza. Koval questioned the stats for Black Friday in comparison to national stars. Jobert mentioned that pay station
transactions for the past three years were consistent.
AGENDA ITFM 8- 2011 Goals for Board and Commissions: McMullen began that 2011 goals should be focused on
just a few items. McMullen suggested Sustainable Maintenance and Improvement Fund for the Pearl Street Mall and
Downtown Streetscapes; and the Civic Use Task Force support and suggested its expansion to the Civic Master Plan that
would include the Farmers' Market, and the Atrium remodel. Dahl thought it would he nice for DMC to be involved in
decision process. Koval offered agreement with the goals presented by McMullen. Koval continued that the advisory
board should be consulted for ideas and prior to decision making. Kovai would like a way to be advised on
developments. Patterson supports McMullen's goals and maintaining a focus on business activity downtown including
planning forthe fi.rture. Dahl sought to bring marketing meeting ideas to the commission. Winter revealed components
for new improvements and the priority to address Canyon and Arapahoe, 13`h Street and the Farmers Market to be short
term improvements. There is meeting in January to discuss in greater detail. Farmers Market wants more space and
removal of the tree islands. The 130' and 15'h Streetscape projects are being reviewed. Winter continued that the goal of
the capital improvement project is to get some hard numbers on the Fanners' Market and 151h Street costs. All things are
in the works, with an outreach to stakeholder groups, involvement by TVAP and TAB, and lots of outreach to all in
motion. McMullen commented on the DMC Retreat and to use that time to talk about goals and create action items.
McMullen will craft letter to City Council regarding goals. Maintaining a focus on keeping mall business activity healthy
is a priority for Patterson. Koval discussed how to get more vendors at the Farmer's Market and it was a great way to
impact businesses. Winter mentioned DMC is now in the loop and will be part of the B-cycle project. Koval and Dahl
are looking for council to look to DMC for options and opinions on projects prior to moving forward.
Winter mentioned another walk around will be taking place. Koval commented that planning should contact Winter with
projects that are being developed. Winter offered that the topic of today's meeting was how projects arc coming forward
in all matters. There is an acknowledgement by city staff of the issue.
AGENDA ITEM 9- Matters from the Commissioners: Koval met with Karakehian regarding the parking utilization
meeting. McMullen asked Jobert regarding the debt service on the financials.
AGENDA ITEM 10 - Matters from the Staff: Winter discussed future commission dates. Cunningham discussed
the cart finalists. Score sheets are due back by January 7`h to Cunningham. Jobert mentioned the parking promotions
being currently offered: parking coupons to garages are going well, retailers on the 1100 block arc getting an hour free to
patrons for 15`h and Pearl; DBI gift cards include a one hour coupon for parking; sponsoring the ice rink and giving
coupons out; posters are being hung in booths at garages regarding ice rink; 9 large parking signs should be up by the end
of the week and working on standardized signage. Landrith offered that there is an 89% pick up rate on the EeoPass.
The 2011 EcoPass contract arrived Friday and now with the city attorney for signature process. Matthews has two
issues: RFP to design consultants for interior decorations on downtown garages and lighting contractors to get back in
touch. Koval complimented Matthews on the Spruce garage entry and its cleanliness.
Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS:
MOTION: Patterson motioned to approve the November 1, 2010 minutes. Daw seconded. Approved
unanimously.
FUTURE MEETINGS:
January 27, 2010 Commission Retreat Off Site Meeting
APPROVED BY: DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Attest:
Ruth Weiss, Secretary Matt McMullen, Chair
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