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							                                 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: KARAKEHIAN, MAHER, McMULLEN, PATTERSON
STAFF:              JOBERT, CUNNINGHAM, WINTER, LANDRITH, WEISS, GREEN, MATTHEWS,
                    STRONG
GUESTS:             DAVE ADAMS, CMDR. KIM STEWART, PAUL EKLUND, BRETT WEIDEMAN
TYPE OF MEETING: REGULAR                   MINUTES                   REGULAR MEETING: March 2, 2009
AGENDA ITEM 1- Roll Call: Meeting called to order at 5:35 p.m.

AGENDA ITEM 2 – Approval of December 1, 2008 and February 2, 2009 Retreat Minutes: (See Action Item Below)


AGENDA ITEM 3 – Public Participation:            None

AGENDA ITEM 4 – Farewell to George Karakehian: Winter voiced the wonderful efforts of Karakehian and his
benefit to downtown, his attention to detail and high expectations, how he was instrumental to make downtown a better
place and his exceptional ability to look at the bigger picture. Winter thanked Karakehian for his great deals on gifts for
departing board members and provided an original Steve Lowtwait print. Commissioners, staff and guests offered their
appreciation.

AGENDA ITEM 5 – Police Update: Stewart mentioned that Nitro has their liquor license and calls for service are down
except from the bars. Stewart voiced concern with the bus across from the Foundry at bar close with patrons running across
the street to get it and how it needs to be resolved.

AGENDA ITEM 6– Parks Update:                Courtney voiced thanks to Karakehian. Karakehian advised Strong about dirty
newspaper-boxes.

AGENDA ITEM 7 – BID Update: Adams commented that marketing website design was two weeks behind schedule,
downtown magazine out 4/8, continued with events and their status. Operations: overtime officers start this week, visitor center
opened today, spoke about dumpster-less downtown, hoping to get rid of the barrels and replace with big round dumpster;
directional signage being worked on for 28th Street and US36/Broadway (images provided to commissioners). Gift card sales
working exceptionally well. Signage wording discussed. Winter mentioned an inventory of signs and perhaps using the Parking
“P” with a downtown addition for direction by visitors. Sean Maher is the new executor of the Downtown Boulder Business
Improvement District.
 AGENDA ITEM 8– Randolph Center Renovation Plan: Paul Eklund discussed with the commissioners the plans for
the entry of the Randolph Center garage and gave a history of the development of this garage, its lease and ownership terms,
the intention to condominiumize the project, plans to redo the Walnut lobby with adding an elevator access point, and other
aesthetic improvements. Winter voiced that each line item being reviewed to calculate how the expenses will be distributed
between the different responsible parties. Structure work was the responsibility of Parking; common areas being assigned
by percentages; Eklund mentioned in the process of getting the building permit. Winter commented their exemption from
bidding and has begun the process. McMullen made a suggestion to have a plaque of its history. Eklund hoped to start in
45 days and it should be complete by summer‟s end.

 AGENDA ITEM 9 – Matters from the Commissioners: Commission priorities for 2009 were mentioned and will be
determined after the new commissioners are appointed and present at the next DMC meeting. Patterson revealed that building a
community among the downtown people should be a priority of this commission; marketing effort deserves a lot of thought and
attention; does not want the physical to swamp the human side. Maher commented on the strengthening of the relationship
between the commission and DBBID; Civic Pad and Camera a priority along with a „green‟ downtown. Karakehian mentioned
concern for the number of businesses downtown; EcoPass concern; distressed that the City Manager has not visited the Board;
there is a challenge with the current City Council and its increase to fees, pay as you develop attitude. McMullen offered that the
he reviewed the cart design by Destination Sewn and advised them that they could move forward; 2-5 and 6-12 strategy budget to
be discussed by Winter along with General Fund questions; concerned with downtown density; departmental Master Plan will
have a role; business retention should be a priority. McMullen suggested a DMC meeting/work session to discuss all issues.
AGENDA ITEM 10 – Matters from the Staff: Winter voiced excitement for Sean Maher as the new DBBID Director.
Transit Access Options Committee looking at the pass program, including the downtown pass, has McMullen on board. Brett
Weideman, Planning & Development Services/Construction & Code Enforcement, commented from the podium on the history of
the Smoking Ordinance and proposed changes to the current Ordinance, such as a 15 foot smoking buffer at entrances to retail
and restaurants. Weideman mentioned that several rooftop food services have voluntarily created a non-smoking rule on patios
and rooftop seating due to clientele preference. Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act defined as two walls and a roof but not
necessarily a room, those with canvas tent and are enclosed, i.e., Creek Fest, to come under this definition. Maher asked
Weideman regarding patios on the mall and he responded that Old Chicago will have one non smoking table and the Foundry
buffer zone will not have much effect on their patio area. Lazy Dog‟s patio was non-smoking and outside the 15 foot buffer
zone. West End Tavern has a partially enclosed area and are non-smoking on their deck. No opposition was heard but in the
Goose had mentioned to the paper some opposition. Patterson asked about passersby inhaling smoke. Someone smoking 25 feet
from the door is outside the zone. Will smokers walking down mall be in violation, yes, but can they be caught? Patterson was
concerned with enforcement. Front patio areas are already compliant. McMullen asked if it was just the entry and was
confirmed by Weideman. Back doors will be smoke free with the 15 buffer zone as well. Garage doors as access points will
have the buffer enforcement. Paterson asked where legal smoking will be on the Mall. Weideman answered that they will
congregate in the middle of the mall, public sidewalk or street, and a few patio seats. McMullen asked if restaurants will put no
smoking signs or some information to not smoke. Wiedeman remarked that under State Law, restaurants are required to inform
their clientele. First reading by Council of the proposed Ordinance changes tomorrow.

Winter offered that McMullen volunteered for Transit Access Options Committee along with Joanne Sanders to look at the pass
program including the Downtown Pass. Alcohol Study session 4/14 and will look at non-regulatory options. The primary focus
is to look at regulatory options which include Planning and Beverage licensing options in terms of alcohol issues. Budget
reductions by city departments being discussed and considered for implementation. Blue Ribbon Commissions are looking at
expenses and revenues currently. All city departments will be making presentations. Karakehian voiced that 11% of city sales
tax comes from downtown and cuts will impact this revenue source. Winter commented on the Civic Pad and the CAGID
improvement. Jobert commented that difficult budget times provide an opportunity to be better; parking revenues up from last
year in January.

Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

ACTION ITEMS:

MOTION: Patterson motioned to approve the December 1, 2008 and February 2, 2009 Retreat Minutes. Approved
             unanimously by the Commission.
                                            FUTURE MEETINGS:
April 6, 2009                                 Council Chambers                           Regular Meeting
                                                         5:30 p.m.

APPROVED BY:                                                    DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT COMMISSION



Attest:
Ruth Weiss, Secretary                                              Matt McMullen, Chair




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