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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.cclc.min.061814 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JUNE 18, 2014 Vice-chair, Riley Tippet called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. In attendance were Don Sheeley, Fred Ayarza, Siam Castillo, Kiki Raj, Hana Pevny and Bill Dinsmoor. Terry Butler was absent. Staff. Kathy Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk Dan Nelson, Parks MOTION: Don made the motion to approve the minutes of May 21, 2014 second by Fred. All in favor, motion carried. Dan said the roundabout has soil issues and water issues. The John Denver sanctuary is almost finished. Bill said he doesn't understand the reasoning and the concern about the winter market and closing the park for the month of December when Wagner was closed for 5 weeks in order to grow grass and get the electrical setup for Food and Wine. Fred brought up the issues of skateboarders in the market etc. We need to get a sign made that says no bike riding, no skate boarding through the market. It is very dangerous. Kathy said she would get a few signs made and laminate them and put them on the barricades. Don asked about Finbarr's and Escobar. Dan said everything is fine. Fred said you go to Hops then Finbarr's and then Escobar. There is no way to get through to the other side of the mall. Ducky Derby Chris Bendon, Rotarian requested permission to put up the Ducky Derby tent and the duck for Ducky Derby. It would be up for three weeks in July, the same as last year. The dates would be July 19' through August 8th. The event is August 8t' at the Rio Grande Park. 1 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JUNE 18, 2014 MOTION: Don made the motion to approve the Ducky Derby tent on the mall as requested, second by Kiki. All in favor, motion carried. Riley brought up the issue of the Hyman mall and agreed with Fred that you can't get across to the other side of the mall. Kathy pointed out that the malls need redone. There are electrical issues and sanitation issues, watering issues etc. At some point there will be a committee to discuss the needs etc. of the malls. A request for proposals will sent out. Bill said we need representation on the board that is deciding what is happening on the mall. Kiki said there needs to be a maximum size in the center. Riley identified the potential issues: Who is eligible for the center? There is approximately 150 or 155 feet down the center. There is 35 feet open on the west and 27 feet on the east. All the benches on either end are used by the public. Riley said it needs to be determined how much space they can have. Determine the overall density. Possibly do a lottery. Possibly bid on the mall leases in the center. Fred said our success with outside dining is causing this problem. Bill said there is a capital expense to each restaurant. Bill said maybe the city will have ownership of the tables and chairs etc. Riley brought up the issue of dogs and bikes etc. on the malls. Dan said there is also the issues of the mall grass irrigation in the center. There can only be one row of tables. Riley brought up the electricity and who is paying for the usage. 2 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES OF JUNE 18, 2014 Kathy said the mall lease says no music, no use of City electricity but they all are using it. Riley also brought up the ADA compliant issue and where would that go and what would it look like. Don said the flower pot at Asie is in the public right-of-way. Bill brought up the issue of the parking meter in front of the new Grape and Grain store and can it be moved. It is in the obvious path to his store and blocks the entrance. Kathy said she will contact Randy Ready and Tim Ware regarding moving the meter to one way or the other. Bill asked about the noise ordinance. Kathy said the decibel level is the same at 65 but the time frame has moved from 9:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. Fred pointed out that he is concerned about the height and mass of the new art museum. Eco Fest Bill said the Eco Fest has changed people's perception of our Saturday Market. Numerous people have called the CCLC members saying the market was very discouraging. The CCLC relayed that the Eco Fest was not related to the market. People thought the Eco Fest was the Saturday Market and it was poorly represented. The CCLC members felt that the Eco Fest should not be at the location of the Saturday Market. MOTION: Bill moved to request that the Eco Fest be moved to another area; second by Siam. All in favor, motion carried. MOTION; Don moved to adjourn, second by Hana. All in favor, motion carried. Kathleen J. Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk 3