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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.cclc.min.031809COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 18, 2009 Vice chair Mark Goodman called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Commissioner in attendance: Bill Dinsmoor, Don Sheeley, Andrew Kole, Fred Ayarza. John Starr, Terry Butler and Roger Haneman were excused. Staff: Kathy Strickland, Chief Deputy City Clerk Junk/Red Onion mall lease -Dan Reynolds, attorney represented Junk. The dimension requested at 13' 10" x 24' 7". Dan pointed out that the restaurant previously had a mall lease. Scott Degraves, owner said they are staying on their property. Bill said we try to make alfresco dining a success and visit the area from time to time throughout the summer. Andrew pointed out that the state law has changed and that things do not have to be contiguous anymore. MOTION: Don moved to approve the mall lease for Junk/Red Onion; second by Fred. All in favor, motion carried. Public Comments: MZBZIII MZBZIII pointed out that in New York food establishment are in good standing. Restaurants here should have a sign where there food comes from etc to be in good standing. Takah Sushi mall lease-Casey Coffman, owner said there are no changes. The dimensions are the same as last year. Bill asked how many tables and chairs were at Takah Sushi. Casey said about ten tables and 40 chairs. Casey said people sit there in the morning and eat their lunch. Our service starts at 5:30p.m. Fred said we have to be careful not to block up the mall area. MOTION: Don moved to approve the mall lease for Takah Sushi; second by Andrew. All in favor, motion carried. COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 18, 2009 Pacific mall lease -Russell Hoffberger, owner said the request for his mall lease is the same as last year. There are no changes. Bill said he has concerns with the umbrellas on the opposite side by the playground. They are below eye level. They should be inside the fence and higher. The height of the umbrellas is variable at times. Russell said he tried to get an awning and was denied. He wanted a permanent awning due to the wind etc. Fred suggested Russell revisit the City again. Russell said he looked at parachutes and his concern is the wind. The cost is $35,000. for the awning. Fred said he is also concerned about people getting hit from the umbrellas in the eye. MOTION: Don moved to approve the mall lease for Pacifica; second by Andrew. All in favor, motion carried. Victoria `s expresso mall lease - Victoria Haveman, owner There are six trees between us and Takah Sushi. The dimensions would be 12 x 16. Andrew said her challenge is how does she get enough space and not have people sit down watching their kids play at the playground. She is not a full time restaurant. Andrew asked if the fees could be negotiable or adjusted. Victoria said her main business is coffee. We want this to be a community business and have wine and cheese and some coffee. The fee is approximately $1925.26. which allows for four tables. Mark said the traffic is in the summer is greater. Victoria said that area is very uneven so this will be difficult to do. Bill said there will be about 16 to 20 chairs. 2 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES OF MARCH 18.2009 Victoria said they will define the fence and do something similar to D-10 and Pacifica. We will probably do a metal fence of some kind and a more earthy and natural fence. Andrew pointed out that restaurants are based on meals and Victoria's is not. Victoria pointed out that there is a snow pile in front of her play and she has been dealing with the Parks Dept. and getting no where. Fred said it needs to be enclosed due to the public seating out front on the mall. Bill said the mall leases are the cheapest restaurant space around. It is our concern about the snow and there has to be a better solutions. Fred said the snow removal is a total different issue and should be discussed later on. MOTION: Andrew moved to approve Victori 'a mall lease, second by Fred. All in favor, motion carried 5-0. Andrew suggest that the mall lease income come back to the CCLC to promote the mall or an event. All restaurant lease type business funding should come back to promote the mall. The marketing could be signed off by the city manager. Mark said this is unlikely to get approved. D-19 Kathy pointed out that Dena from D-19 called and her child is sick. There is no change from last year. Bill pointed out that he has the same issues with D-19, the umbrellas creeking out. MOTION: Don moved to approve D-19; second by Fred. All in favor, motion carried Dish Kathy stated that she has not heard from Dish. Andrew said they are trying to sell the lease. Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m. Kathy Strickland, C f De uty Clerk ~.. ~ .;R, ~z,Ll,~ `~~ Cam, 3