HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.cclc.min.051811 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MAY 18, 2011
Chairperson, Andrew Kole called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Commissioners in attendance: Terry Butler and Jim Pomeroy. Bill
Dinsmoor, Fred Ayarza, Siam Castillo and Don Sheeley were excused.
Staff: Kathy Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk
Mall lease — Escobar 426 E. Hyman - Ryan Chadwick — Ryan said they are
requesting patio service in the mall. They will have light back ground
music. Ryan said they will stay under the 60 decibel level.
Ryan said the intent is to have sectional furniture. It will be covered with
tarps at night that match. The menu will have six to eight items. There will
be a wait station. Hours will be lunch and afternoon service.
Andrew and Fred suggested that they pay attention to the dinner hour also.
Fred said the CCLC wants you to be successful.
Terry said she lived here for 42 years. You need some kind of salad for
lunch. At night you can capture the 5:00 business.
Ryan said Escobar could serve a breakfast with coffee if needed.
Fred and Jim also said offering salads would be a good idea.
Jim asked about control. Ryan said stantions will go down through the
middle.
Jim said merchants are in favor but one concern is noise and the provision
that no walkway can be obstructed.
Andrew said both sides will be open up to the cut through.
Andrew suggested CCLC approve both sides of the middle of the mall.
Motion: Andrew moved to approve the existing half mall lease with the
provisions music will be under the decibel and acceptable to the businesses.
All cuts across the mall are open. Additional, we will approve a full middle
reduced down in size. Motion second by Terry. All in favor motion carried.
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Lighting
Streeb- Lacrous Company — Justin Streeb and Kale Lacrous
Buck Erickson, Aspen Ski Co. Julie Hardman, ACRA — Claude Saulter and
Amy Guthrie, Community Devleopment
Andrew gave an overview. The idea is to have XMAS in Aspen something
spectacular. Siam and Bill contacted different groups. This is the top end of
lighting. The question is code, dark sky and if it is doable. We want to
create more fun and generate more tourists.
Terry said we got a lot of ideas from Europe and Xmas lighting festivals.
We want one of the most unusual ski towns. Nobody in this country is
doing this.
Andrew said one segment of the lighting program would be to have a contest
for store fronts etc. Another piece would be lighting major buildings.
Andrew said we need to talk to a lot of individuals and have a fine balance
and know the benefits of the event.
Claude, Community Development said ambient lighting on the mountain is
controlled by the County Code and if anything is done at the round -a -about
it is CDOT.
Jim suggested we do phase lighting.
Andrew said he would rather start at the entire scope and then move back.
Here is what it could be and here is what we are proposing.
Amy said she would prefer no lights screwed to the historic buildings.
Terry said just put the panorama out there and find out what is the easiest to
start with.
Andrew said we need to take a look at the costs.
Tricia talked about existing infill structure and with the Sardy lighting there
were complications in the right -of -way and we need to address those first.
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Kale said part of the process goes one step at a time and we need mock up
factors. If the community is behind this we encourage some leeway behind
this. We need to do things tactfully together.
Kale said you need the colors and background matching.
Terry said we needed codes in the beginning to help us manage well with
new technology to get the people to come and see us again. Times have
changed. We want to change into the future. We want the community to
like it and get everyone involved.
Kale said the draw is to get the people here. The projection is important.
They look at the structures to see what can happen. Bring the building to
life. The projection can be from above or below.
Once the infill structure in place you can do anything you want. The
depth and imagery draws you in.
Obscura started the movement and now other companies are doing it. You
can also associate this with sound.
Andrew said we need to address what is acceptable and what is financially
doable.
Amy suggested Aspen arts and Aspen films work in collaboration with the
CCLC.
Andrew said the video is inexpensive.
Fred said the presentation is great and Aspen needs to do something. The
codes need updated. The downside are the road blocks.
Buck said the gondola plaza is a natural event spot.
Julie Hardman said the money is the first hurdle and I'm not sure you can
pull this off this XMAS.
Fred said we should start with one special event.
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Julie asked if you do it during the 12 days or before.
Kale said you need to do it when the people are here the most. Create the
buzz.
Amy said possible collaborate with Winterskol, Forsman Little and Gay Ski
week. Once the infill structure is in place you could work with different
events and incorporate your lighting.
Jim said we need to get people excited about it.
A special meeting was set for May 26 to discuss the financial implications.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
Kathleen J. Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk
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