HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.cclc.min.031611 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MARCH 16, 2011
Chairperson, Andrew Kole called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Commissioners in attendance were Bill Dinsmoor, Fred Ayarza, Don
Sheeley, Terry Butler, Siam Castillo and Jim Pomeroy.
Staff: Kathy Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk
Andrews said Kelly Wiley Donovan took the space that was formerly known
as Mustang. She is putting in an Irish Pub and one of her plan is using
outdoor space. Kelly and I looked at the space.
Kelly said she is thinking about 400 or 500 square feet in the center of the
mall. We purchased our space and are demoing the interior. We are an Irish
pub. My husband is from Dublin and the restaurant will be an Irish family
restaurant.
Don asked about using the space in front of Morris and Frywald.
Kelly said the fire lanes are on the side and also the real estate business has
windows and they don't want anything in front of them.
Fred said he is in favor of outside dining. What we had in the past got out of
control and the band got too loud.
Kelly said they would like to have some kind of music but can work with the
city to comply with the codes.
Jim said as long as you work with your neighbor and they aren't opposed I
have no concerns.
Siam said she likes the outside seating and there is a lot of room in that area
to work with.
Bill asked what they are serving. Kelly said we will offer full lunches.
Kelly said the bar that Mustang had was way too large. Kelly said she won't
come over the cross walks. We would like tables and chairs and a small
service station and a small bar. We could also do full service from down
stairs.
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Fred said we need the cross walks open.
Kathy said Kelly needs to go to the Liquor Authority for approval May 3`
Don congratulated Kelly. Don asked Kelly what they intend to do with the
tables and chairs at night? Kelly said they haven't thought about storage yet.
CCLC unanimously supports the concept.
Kelly said she is dedicated to making this a successful space.
Andrew said it is a key space on the mall.
Jim said the outside seating is a draw for the mall.
Discussion - Steve Barwick, City Manager
Newspaper racks
Fred said there are numerous racks around town that have not been used and
are empty. The City should be able to remove them or do something to
control the size and color etc. Steve said he will check with the attorney to
see if they can be removed.
Bill said as long as they aren't dangerous they can be placed in the approved
locations.
Andrew said the city can demand that the racks are maintained.
Parking
Don said when you turn on Monarch Street north the parking changes on
each side. Don said there seems to be a loss of parking with that
configuration.
Fountain and Doggie Bags
Kathy said with the proposed elimination of plastic bottles the market needs
an alternative. Torre mentioned fountains.
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Steve asked the CCLC to look at areas throughout the core where fountains
would work and he will get an estimate.
CCLC said the stainless steel bottles should be sold. Jim suggested letting
the kids in town sell them at cost. Andrew mentioned the idea of
sponsorship on the bottles. Staff is to invite Torre to their next meeting and
find out what the progress is.
Kathy said doggie bags were brought up that there aren't enough in the core.
Steve said the CCLC should determine the locations where bags are needed
and he will follow through.
Steve talked about special events and that there needs better outreach and
communication to local businesses and restaurants. Staff needs to know
what events benefited the community and how they can be improved or
eliminated. Some events such as the art show could incorporate a local artist
component. It would be great if we could get local businesses e-mails and
when an event occurs from the ACRA, Nancy Lesley, private events or city
events an e -mail could be sent out informing businesses of the event. They
could also respond on the positives and negatives. Steve asked CCLC to
think about what would work and what the threshold should be and size of
the event that should be communicated to the public. The ACRA could send
the information to whomever and a blast sent out. Steve said the setup
would have some kind of cost involved.
CCLC said they are interested in taking this on.
Don suggested that CCLC needs to get information out to the public.
Possibly set up e -mails or something and a web -site to inform the public of
their meetings, minutes etc. The public is not aware of what the CCLC does.
Andrew suggested we get estimates on a proposal for face /book or kittle.
The board will review the proposals at the next meeting. With face book a
person can manage their site.
Kathy said this could be tied into all special events including informing the
public of the CCLC.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 — Kat lekland, Chief Deputy Clerk
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