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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.cclc.min.06042008COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES June 4, 2008 Chairperson, Terry Butler called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Commissioners in attendance: Fred Ayarza, Don Sheeley, John Starr and Roger Haneman. Excused where Bill Dinsmoor and Mark Goodman. Valet Parking Fred said the valet parking contract is up for renewal for another 3 years. Don asked how many cars get parked in the garage. Blake Fitch said they park 2131 cars. John inquired about Jay's valet performance. Blake said they have been good with their performance and the parking department recommends approval. Fred asked how many spaces they used on the street. Blake said they us e8 spaces and park 230 cars a night at $2.50 per car. That fee will be increased next year. The total revenue is 5,325.50. Blake said the funds go into the parking revenue fund. Andrew Kole, public said the valet parking ,give good visibility for private parties. John said Jay does a good job parking cars for private parties. Fred asked if there where any problems. Blake said at first they had littering issues but they are very responsive now. They have a manager every night. Terry said she has two friends that drive right to the valet parking. Don asked what the valet parking fee was. Blake said they charge between $18. to $20. for their service. Fred said a lot of people would rather do valet instead of driving around town. Don asked about the Galena Street one way. Blake said the signs are ordered and as soon as they come it will be set up. Don pointed out that we will gain 20 parking spaces. Galena will be a one way street around Boogies. COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES June 4, 2008 Blake said the one way test will go through the summer. If all goes well maybe it will be continued. Blake said the street around the Wheeler is too narrow to do the one way. Fred pointed out that we will gain 10 spaces for two years in front of the fire station while they are under construction. Roger asked if the parking by the Limelite on Monarch and Aspen Street will go to angled parking? That area is the last block that isn't angled parking. Blake said he will bring that up at their next staff meeting. Fred said the new license plate identification program is in effect. When the vehicle goes down the middle of the street and if it goes to zone a it will pick up the license plate number. If some one does the two hour shuffle in the first three blocks the license plate will be picked up and they will be ticketed. Terry suggested having a couple of signs to identify where the public parking is. Terry asked about the Dancing Bear and if we are getting any new parking. Blake said no. Andrew said two new restaurants will be going in that area. John said the speed on Aspen street is a hazard. Andrew said the buses will be going back to Monarch street. Terry asked about the old Chart house. Andrew said that is now part of the Dancing Bear project. Fred made the motion to approve the valet parking; second by John. All in favor, motion carried. Terry and John asked about long term parking in the garage. Blake said the garage is full in July and August. Blake said you can get a pass but you still have to move your vehicle every seven days. There are no long term passes available due to cleaning the garage, striping etc. COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES June 4, 2008 Andrew went over his TV proposal for the Aspen Saturday Market. He will shoot 3 shows on Saturday walking around and talking to people about what is on their minds. The second show will be held in the tent area. Andrew will talk to the vendors. The third is shop talk and talk to people in the stores. Motion: Don made the motion to approve D19, Takah Sushi, and Pacifica's mall lease, second by Fred. All in favor, motion carved. Comments: Kathy mentioned that Plum TV would like to televise the market. Fred said we should go for live feed. Don agreed that the market should have live feed if we can do it. Kathy said she will work with Plum TV and Andrew and see what can happen. Roger and Fred said the board needs to discuss expanding the market another '/2 block east. Don asked if any vendors are going to sell small portions of food. Kathy said Louis Swiss has done it in the past and Dos Amigos would like to sell tamali's. Don and Fred both agreed that some kind of food is necessary at the market. Kathy said both food vendors need to work it out with the Environmental Health Department. Kathy pointed out that Dos Amigos can sell tamali's that will not complete with local restaurants. Motion: Don moved to allow Louis Swiss and Dos Amigos to serve food. Motion carried 4-l . John abstained. Comments Terry brought up the Bidwell building. She sent emails to city council etc about not approving the project. The proposed development looks like a concrete cement prison. John also agreed. It will take 2 or 3 years to build. Terry also pointed out that they didn't include the neighbors or public. They need to work with the neighbors because those in that areas will be greatly affected. Terry complimented the CCLC. This is the most smartest board we have every had. Market: COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES June 4, 2008 John asked if water will be available. Kathy said the 4H kids are selling water and Jeff White who sells the popcorn. Market Budget Don suggested that the funds collected in January go into a CD for three months to collect interest. The $4,747.23 balance from last year should be capital. A balance sheet with assets and liabilities is needed. Motion: Don made the motion to approve the 2008 budget, second by Roger. All in favor, motion carried. Discussion of pay for Shae. Kathy said she and Shae put in about 30 hours. John suggested we pay her $500. in full and as a complete settlement. A letter should go out thanking her for her services. And the energy she put forth for the CCLC. Don made the motion to allocate $500. to Shae, second by Fred. Motion carried. 4-1 Roger voted no. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. ~' ~ Kathleen J. Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk 4