Minutes - Downtown Management Commission - 02/07/2011
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, PATTERSON, RUTHERFORD
STAFF: CUNNINGHAM, JOBERT, WEISS, LANDRITH, MATTHEWS, WEINHEIMER,
MARTIN
GUESTS: SEAN MAHER, BRAD MCDEVITT, RALPH MASSETTI, JAVIER PUJALS,
KA'L'E KOVAL, SPENCER QUIGLEY, BRIAN HEISLER, SETH HABER, ERIC
SPIELMAN
TYPE OF MEETING; Off Site MINUTES REGULAR MEETING: February 7, 2011
AGENDA I'T'EM 1 - Roll Call: Meeting called to order at 5:35 p.m.
AGENDA ITEM 2 - Approval of the December 6, 2010 Minutes: (See Action Item Below)
AGENDA ITEM 3 - Public Participation: None
AGENDA ITEM 4 -Police Update: Weinheimer mentioned that calls on the mall stats declined from 2010. There
were increased assaults on the mall from last year that were bar related rather than mall related. Mall officers were
discussed.
AGENDA ITEM 5 - Parks Update: Martin commented that maintenance on the mall is all about snow removal;
Family Gathering area contractor has been selected and anticipate work to commence in early March; Bike Share stations
were identified in the downtown corridor. Rutherford questioned the funds for Bike Share and Martin replied that
Transportation received a grant and it is anticipated that Bike Share will be self sustaining. Rutherford questioned helmet
rental and Martin will check into it and advise him.
AGENDA ITEM 6- BID Update: Maher mentioned that Operations is taking down CU banners on the mail and
Lowtwait banners are going up, all holiday lights are down; 2011 Guidebook at printers; media plan for 2011 is being
finalized; upcoming events include the Sidewalk Sale and Boulder Film Festival on February 18th weekend; March 3rd is
the next Cocktails and Conversation Mixer; fashion show will be March 10"' at Boulder Theater. Maher revealed the new
businesses that have opened and will be opening on the mall. Koval was pleased with the high tech business
involvement with DBI. Patterson questioned Maher on the Daily Camera location. Maher responded that it is a blank
concept at the moment and a dedicated use for that space has not been determined. Art House Theater has shown
interested in the Camera site but nothing firm. Another concept for the site included breaking it up into 1000 sq. ft. retail
spaces.
AGENDA ITEM 7 - Public Hearing and Consideration of a Motion to Recommend to City Council to Approve
the Cafe Seating Ordinance: Cunningham discussed the brochure and that those contacted for approval confirmed.
Cunningham continued that staff will monitor for compliance and indemnifying the city from liability is the only
requirement. Dahl voiced concern with vagrants. Cunningham replied that anyone can sit there; it is not specific for just
the business patrons. This is an off mall ordinance for establishments without liquor licenses. Commissioners
questioned the chair process and owner outreach regarding the ordinance. Dahl motioned for approval. Koval seconded.
All were in favor except Patterson who abstained.
AGENDA ITEM 8 - Hearin- and Consideration of a Motion to Recommend to City Council to Approve the
Mobile Vending Truck Ordinance: Cunningham mentioned that the commissioners were reviewing the actual draft of
the Planning Board memo and that it can still be changed. It will be submitted next Monday. There are 20 interested
parties looking at purchasing the mobile food vehicles and the ordnance was viewed as fair by many of the interest
vendors. There were no issues with requirements set up and the operational process is outlined in the memo. Rutherford
Hill commercial areas, they must be 100 feet from a restaurant, and are permitted on private property with owner
permission providing they abide with other restrictions. McMullen questioned if the trucks can be at special events and
was responded affirmatively, hours of operation will be private property owner's discretion. There will be a permit
process to include planning review. Cunningham mentioned that Planning will approve the Mobile Food Vehicle
applications. Koval mentioned that since they operate as a restaurant, where are the bathrooms? Cunningham replied
that they can not use tables and chairs, and it will be up to the private property owner regarding bathrooms. Restroom,
parking and trash removal were Koval concerns. McMullen questioned the location and notification process in business
areas. Dahl asked what areas qualify and Cunningham replied the parking lot between 13'h and 14'h on Walnut. The
Daily Camera lot was questioned.
Koval motioned to recommend to City Council to approve the Mobile Vending Truck Ordinance taking into
consideration infrastructure concerns of restroom facilities, trash and parking, and a potential discussion of a notification
component. Dahl seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 - 0 with Patterson abstaining due to a conflict of interest.
AGENDA ITEM 9 - Mall Mobile Food Cart Interviews and Selection: Cunningham offered that the two carts
selected will be on the 1300 block. Vendors discussed their history of cooking, where they were from, how their
concepts developed, where recipes originated, food cart description, and quality of paper products. Spencer Quigley
mentioned that there seems to be a coffee overload on the mall. Eric Spielman, mall cart vendor, questioned the storage
of the carts with the vendors and refrigeration. Martin questioned electrical needs. Vendors responded that propane and
batteries would be used. Jobert questioned hours of operation. Seth Haber offered his opinions on whom to select.
Maher remarked on the number of coffee shops on the mall. Rutherford questioned the number of carts on the mall and
Cunningham responded with 12. Koval questioned the vendor price point, method of payment, and mall locations.
McMullen questioned hours and would menus be extended. Saturation of coffee shops on the mall was discussed.
McMullen thanked all the vendors for participating and encouraged any that are not selected, to move forward. Beans,
Inc. and Brad's Tacos were selected.
AGENDA ITEM 9 - Matters from the Commissioners: Dahl questioned if directional signs were up. Maher
revealed that approval from city and state and the signs are coming. CUTF will have two upcoming meetings along with
a conference call from Exploratorium tomorrow morning.
AGENDA ITEM 10 -Matters from the Staff: Cunningham offered that several islands will be removed and hope
to complete by the first Farriers' Market on April 2".
Meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
ACTION ITEMS:
MO'T'ION: Dahl motioned to approve the December 6, 2010 meeting minutes. Rutherford seconded.
Approved unanimously.
MOTION: Dahl motioned for approval to recommend to City Council the Cafe Seating Ordinance. Koval
seconded the motion. Motion passed 4 to 0 with Patterson abstaining.
MOTION: Koval motioned to recommend to City Council to approve the Mobile Vending Truck Ordinance
taking into consideration infrastructure concerns of restroom facilities, trash and parking, and a
potential discussion of a notification component. Dahl seconded the motion. The motion passed 4 - 0
with Patterson abstaining due to a conflict of interest.
FUTURE MEETINGS:
March 7, 2011 Council Chambers Regular Meeting
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