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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcclc.min.040302 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 3~ 2002 Chairperson Bill Dinsmoor ~alled the meeting to order at $:40 a.m. In attendance were Eric Cohen, Andrew Kole, Charles Kennedy and Bill Dinsmoor. Terry Butler, Jon Busch and John Starr were excused. Staff in attendance: Chris Bendon, Community Development; Jackie Lothian, Deputy City Clerk. Guests present: Steve Skadron and Jack DeOrio. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS There was a discussion of Aspen Highlands retail space and the costs of doing business at the Highlands as well as Aspen rents and landlords in general. Charles gave an update On Terry; she would not be able to attend today's meeting but would return for the next scheduled meeting. Andrew spoke about the ARCA funding from the newspaper headlines. Eric gave an update on P&Z approvals about the old Waterfall Hope space being turned into a restaurant; the owner also owns popcorn wagon and will probably look for a mall lease for outdoor seating. Andrew noted that Red Bull Wings over Aspen pulled out o£the Aspen market. It will be too bad because Red Bull brought in money to Aspen, middle of summer. Eric said that the Ski Co had a rather disappointing article in the Aspen Times (the one with the coat of arms on cover); the interview with Jim Crown basically said no new capital improvements. Eric said that city and county need to be on board with Ski Co. to connect the mountains. Bill spoke about Starbucks coming to town and the notion of the landlords responding to the tenants that are corporations because those corporations can absorb the rents in the commercial core. Bill said it was important to provide locally owned operated businesses. Bill reported that the meeting with the Farmers Market people last week was very good and that the core businesses of'the farmers thrive. They were trying to improve a local event thus the farmers market would continue. 1 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 3, 2002 Charles said the attempt to restrict has stopped creativity in development in the city. Eric said that iflntrawest bought the Ski Co. they could stop the negative flow that we have been seeing. Steve asked if Eric was implying that if the Ski Co. puts in a new gondola that would fix it. Eric said no, that it would not fix town; that there was only negative momentum from the Ski Co. because of closing Ruthie's and Lifts. Andrew said the town doesn't know what they want. Mall lease hearings are April 17th MINUTES MOTION: Andrew moved to approve the minutes from March 20, 2002, second by Bill. All in favor 4-0. EVENT COORDNIATOR Event Coordinator budget was turned down for this year by the City Manager and Mayor but may get into the budget for next year. The Event Coordinator needs to coordinate the Ski Co. and government entities. How much of the Highlands issue should the event coordinator cover? Andrew wanted to apply money from the lodging budget for Event Coordinator; utilize the new ARCA director to obtain corporate money in September, October and November. Andrew suggested attending the existing summer events by Events Coordinator. CCLC members should to introduce themselves to new ACRA director, Hanna Pevney. Andrew said that there was a new board slated for ACRA. A goal for CCLC was to clean up Events Director job description, skills and events ideas. Bill asked Andrew tO call Hanna Pevney and introduce Bill. Andrew asked to change the "Events Ideas to have "NIKE" Summer Camp for kids on the top of the list. Charles stated an example summer of events. SATURDAY MARKET Bill said that it was a great meeting, which squelched some of their fears about competition in the CCLC booths, Bill gave the examples o£someone 2 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 3, 2002 coming in from say Rocky Ford Melons and undercutting the current farmers; Bill assured the farmer's that would not happen but rather someone local may come in with specialty greens from Woody Creek. Andrew would promote free advertising for the market on his show. Bill said that Farmers group was ndt interested in renting portapottys or the use of the city trash compactors; the farmers were not interested in paying that extra cost. The Farmers agreed to bring in 2 new people - pasta and elk, buffalo with entres. Jack DeOreo said some expansion with jams to skin products. There was one expansion of booth size because it was too small with the addition of the 3 CCLC booths. One of the fruit growers wanted to bring some craft items like brooms. Leto (wine) wanted to add a few accessories. Jannette Whitcomb will have the assignment of the booths for the Farmers Market. Jack was happy about the group. Charles said that MAA students would not have a commitment for the market because there would be a cost if the students were assigned to the market. Andrew said that they should request local musicians to come out and put out a hat from 11-3 to play for the Saturday market. Jack reiterated that the Farmers' Group doesn't want portapotty's. Jack said that there was a fiat rate for the market with a minimum 20 foot space at $2500 to equal about $200 per booth, which encompasses advertising, etc and insurance. Bill asked the total budget for advertising. Jack said that the city block is 300 feet with the isle for access into the park and 37 feet for handicap, which came out to about $5.20 per feet + $100 admin fee to nm the CCLC booth. The CCLC equaled 3 votes, one vote per booth. Bill asked if there was an expectation from the city to provide tables and tents for rental or purchase. Jack said that there was no money in budget for music but rather pass the hat for music; musicians also have received food packages from the farmers. If they don't rent a booth for the weekend do they still pay?Charles asked what happened if the space can't be filled for the weekend; Jack stated that they want the booths to be rented for the entire summer and they would still pay if they were a no show. 3 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 3, 2002 There were questions on the Insurance needs to insure the park and the back area for the liability. *Ask Worcester - about the liability insurance and product liability, questions on the insurance scope. Dogs - ie CCLC booth * Charles asked Jack about the music. Jack said that it was up to CCLC. Amplified music? Where to plug in? Bill said the Group would deal with as it comes up with the exception of some sunshade for the musicians. A person would be appointed in charge from the group for every week of the market. The next Agenda for the meeting would be all about Farmers market preparation, advertising, plan, discussion about $$ and tables, pop-ups. Jack asked for help from CCLC with help Bill for the plan to go through the park to the alley if necessary. Jack may be adding the expansion of the park and alley or who would be adding expanding to the alley. Bill asked for the expansion of the Saturday market to be placed on consent calendar for City Council. Charles asked for a map of area for the market. Moved to adjourn at 11:30 am Jackie Lothian Deputy City Clerk 4