HomeMy WebLinkAboutcclc.min.08202003 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF AUGUST, 20, 20,03
Chairperson, Bill Dinsmoor called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Commissioners in attendance: Eric Cohen, Charles Kennedy, Andrew Kole
and John Start. Terry Butler and Ex-officio, Mark Breslin were excused:
SATURDAY MARKET
Claire Richelme presented her paintings that she wishes to sell in the
market. Claire said she has been coming here for nine years. She has talked
to Renato who has a full booth but only paid for half.
Eric asked if the paintings were painted in Guadalupe, and if so, is that
appropriate for the market. Claire said she took a class at CMC and did the
paintings here in Aspen last sun:aner. She was to have a show at the bank
and then they decided to do a renovation.
The board unanimously accepted Claire into the marker. She will have to
pay $150. to the market for insurance etc. Her business license will be
under Golden Arts Connection.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
John said he is concbrned about the revisions of the sign code and the
attitude that everything is OK to be out in the mall, such as rugs hanging
everywhere etc. He is also concerned about infill and where is it going.
Eric said the Park Place parking application came to P&Z. It would be
condominiumized. Concerns were electricity and sound. Eric said P&Z
said a management plan must be put forward. The concern is traffic on that
block and noise from the system itself, Another concern is the impact on
the core and what other ~mpact could occur. The cost is
$125,000. Per space and it is time-shared.
John said there is no place in the valley for people to put their cars.
Andrew said we need to go to a seven-member committee. Bill said he
would move forward and talk to Council regarding the change.
COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF AUGUST 20, 2003
Aspen goes bazaar. Lodging will cost $48. dollars a mght and is
sponsored by the Gems of Aspen. The cocktail classic, Saturday Market,
film fest will be promoted and possibly a late night movie at the Isis.
There will be 300 radio spots. The ACRA will contribute $10,000. Lisa
Wise from the ACRA supported the contribution and will handle their
distribution of the funds.
Andrew said he will go to council Monday to ask for funding to continue
the Friday FAC Club, decorations, tables and chairs.
Marketing money.
Charles said he would like to see the one or two-year plan for the marketing
money. He would like to understand the philosophy of the ACRA and the
marketing money. The CCLC should go into the meeting to make progress
as a team with the ACRA.
John said we need a long-term solution for marketing of Aspen. The state
has a ballot question on in Nov. to use some of the lottery money for
marketing. The CCLC needs to be behind that vote.
The board discussed the market survey and made revisions. The CCLC
members will ask individuals to fill out the survey each Saturday.
Hanna Pevny, ACRA said she would put $ I 0,000 for media buys for the
Oct. event.
The board discussed with Hmma how advertising is done etc. and if she
would meet with them to discuss the marketing funds. Hanna agreed and
replied that the CCLC and ACRA need to go to council as a team in order to
market Aspen.
MOTION: Bill moved to adjourn; second by Andrew. All in favor, motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Kathleen J. Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk