HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.cclc.ag.022013 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SISTER CITIES MEETING ROOM
February 20, 2013
8:30 A.M.
8:30 I. Roll call and approval of minutes — February 6, 2013
minutes.
II. Public Comments not on the agenda (please limit your
comments to 3 minutes)
III. Electricity update— mall and market
9:00 IV. Snowmaking — Ski Company, Donnie Lee, Kenny
Smith —ACRA— City Manager
V. 12 Days of Aspen update
VI. Adjourn
P A 4 z;DAY .
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12 Days of Aspen 2012
Executive Summary
The last 12 days of 2012 were packed with fun for the entire family! Excitin g new events such as a pancake
breakfast and tethered hot air balloon rides spiced up the 12 Days of Aspen cale ndar, while visitors also enjoyed
long-time favorites like making s'mores, visiting with Santa's reindeer, or the Ne
extravaganza to ring in 2013. w Year's Eve fireworks
History:
The 12 Days of Aspen celebration began in 2009 in an effort to bring vitality to As pen's downtown core over the
holidays. It is a collaboration between the Aspen Chamber Resort Association C CLC, and the City of Aspen to
offer events that provide memorable experiences for the holiday visitor. The 12 D ays of Aspen calendar is a
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compilation of existing holiday events hosted by the Aspen community. It is su lem ented with additional
holiday themed activities produced by the ACRA. All of ACRA's events are free and open to the public.
Impacts and Outcomes:
(*=Events were produced by ACRA)
*December 20: Ice Skating Show and Party
Aspen Skating Club provided a 30 minute show complete with music over the loud speaker and costumes
Peach's Corner Cafe donated hot chocolate
C.P. Burger provided free skate rentals
50 skate rentals
Approximately 100 people on a flow basis
December 21:Merry Art Making with Aspen Art Museum
• Aspen Art Museum and Limelight Lodge reported that the event went well
turnout and there was a good
*December 22:Visit with Santa's LIVE Reindeer
• 1 J
Starbucks donated coffee and apple cider
• 400 cookies from City Market
• 4 hours of reindeer
The reindeer took a walk around the downtown mall
Approximately 350 people on a flow basis
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*December 23:Visit with Santa's LIVE Reindeer cider
• Starbucks donated coffee and apple
400 cookies from City Market
• people to take close-up photos
• 4 hours of reindeer
The reindeer stood outside of their pen on the Mill St. Mall allowing p p
Approximately on a flow basis
350 pe
* 24:Visit Santa and receive a special gift from ACRA
December
1 hour of Santa ornaments
150 holiday ornamen
ails and seed-paper �.. n
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European Caterers donated hot chocolate
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Approximately 200 people on a flow basis
*December 25: Make Your Own S'Mores
• 288 s'mores made in 2 hours
ed late to make sure they could make their s'more
• People arrived early and stay
Approximately 350 people on a flow basis
December 26:ACES Apres Holiday Open House
• ACES reported that it was a successful event
*December 27: Author Jill Sheeley's Story Time and provided cookies and cocoa -g reat location!
• Hotel Jerome hosted the event in their lobby as
obbv very popular
• Jill's dog Ranger attended the reading
• 30 kids attended the reading on a flow basis
*December 28: Holiday Cheese Samples with Murray's Cheese and City Market
New event this year Murray's Cheese and City Market
• Cheese samples and baked brie samples provided n dishes
• Takah Sushi loaned an oven and Conundrum Catering loaned chaffing
• Murray's Cheese staff members worked the event
Approximately 300 people on a flow basis
*December 29: Holiday Photo Booth
Photo booth provided by Aspen Photo Booth y, '
• Hot chocolate donated by European Caterers
- 300 cookies from City Market
100 groups took photos
Approximately 200 people on a flow basis
*December 30: Pancake Breakfast
• New event this year .
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• Hot chocolate and coffee purchased from Starbucks
• Approximately 300 pancakes made
• Approximately 200 people on a flow basis
*December 30: Hot Air Balloon Rides '•
• New event this year -
• The Westin Snowmass Resort sponsored the hot air balloon rides and provided hot chocolate and
cookies
• Above It All Balloon Co. provided the hot air balloon rides
• 87 kids taken up in hot air balloon
• Approximately 300 people in the park on a flow basis
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