HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.cclc.min.09082010COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2010
Terry Butler called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Commissioners in
attendance were: Bill Dinsmoor, Fred Ayarza, Andrew Kole, Mark
Goodman, Mark Zitelli and Don Sheeley. John Starr was excused.
Al Fresco Shopping
Tony Kornasiewicz, Engineering
Tricia Aragon, Engineering
Mitch Osur, Aspen Sports: The majority of retailers are interested in putting
their merchandise out on Ruggerfest weekend. The hotels etc. are full and
we anticipate a lot of people. Next year we would like to do the same on
Labor Day weekend.
Tricia handed out regulations that vendors need to comply with. We don't
want this to be too open ended. Some of the businesses won't be able to
participate due to their locations.
The amount of racks permitted was discussed.
Motion: Andrew moved to allow up to four racks or 24 linear feet for each
establishment; second by Mark Zitelli. All in favor, motion carried.
Tents were discussed. Kathy recommended no tents because visually when
you look down the mall you will see one business with a tent and another
with nothing and patrons won't go into the adjacent business. The tent
visually impedes other businesses.
Mitch Osur suggested trying the tents for one weekend as an experiment.
The tents also will provide shade etc.
MOTION: Andrew made the motion to allow tents for one weekend and that
the establishment cannot damage the brick etc. with tent stakes; motion
second by Don. All in favor, motion carried.
Bill said he was hoping during the holiday event the retail association will
contribute. Also we should think about this merchandising time frame for
next spring.
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Mitch said the Big BBQ was a success for retailers but not restauranteures.
We want to "fish when the fish are biting ".
Andrew asked what the best method would be to get the retailers involved.
Mitch said we e -mail the retailers and once the XMAS plan is together we
can work with the board. In May and June the sales were down but July and
August were good.
12 days of Aspen
ACRA — Debbie Braun, director
Julia Tyson, marketing; Erik Klanderud, membership; Julie Hardman 12
days of Aspen and the food and wine classic, Greg Fitzsimmons;
communications
Julie Hardman recapped last year's 12 days of Aspen event. Overall the
event got great reviews. The ice skating and reindeer were a great hit.
Nancy Lesley put in a supplemental for the carolers and Santa Clause.
Julie Hardman said she did the event and hired an intern.
There was ice skating for two days; reindeer two days and candy canes were
handed out. We also had free carriage rides.
Debbie said we allocated 15,000 for the event including $4,500 for the
intern.
Bill said the CCLC would have to hire someone to handle this event.
Andrew felt the CCLC should take this on but we need to find additional
funding in order to do it well.
Debbie offered the CCLC to handle the event.
Terry said the ACRA has employees already. Who on our committee would
spear head it and give up two or three months to do this.
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Debbie said she felt confrontation after the last year's meeting on this event.
CCLC was disturbed about the brochure.
Fred said last year went well and we want to make this better and we want to
learn by our mistakes.
If CCLC doesn't want to do it Nancy Lesley might take it on with her staff
and probably hire someone.
Andrew suggested we go to the city manager and get Nancy's funding from
last year. Our goal should be $25,000. and we hire the right person.
Front range blast, calendars etc. information on the 12 days would go out.
Terry said you need someone to drive the event to help CCLC with this.
Terry suggested a meeting with Nancy Lesley to discuss funding and the
event etc. at our next meeting Sept. 15
MOTION: Bill moved to adjourn; second by Don. All in favor, motion
carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Kathleen J: tnckland, Chief Deputy Clerk
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