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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcoa.cclc.min.041614 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 16, 2014 Vice-chair, Riley Tippet called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. In attendance were Kiki Raj, Bill Dinsmoor, Don Sheeley and Terry Butler. Absent were Hana Pevny, Fred Ayarza, and Siam Castillo. Staff: Kathy Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk Dan Nelson, Parks Jim Pomeroy, Community Development Rachel Burmeister Tony Kornasiewicz Steve Barwick, City Manager Brian Nichols, Fire Marshall MOTION: Kiki moved to approve the minutes of March 5" 2014; second by Don. All in favor, motion carried. MOTION: Don moved to approve the minutes of April 2, 2014; second by Terry. All in favor, motion carried. Meatball Shack—Kathy said there were no changes but we need an insurance certificate to indemnify the city before they can open. MOTION: Don moved to approve the Meatball Shack second by Kiki. All in favor, motion carried. Brian Nichols, Fire Marshall informed all the lease holders that mushroom heaters and umbrellas need to be fire retardant. White House Tavern —Brian Douglas manager said there were no changes. A bench is being placed in the same location as last year. Don moved to approve the mall lease for White House Tavern; second by Kiki. All in favor, motion carried. Aspen Over Easy No one was present. Ryno's - Ryan said there are no changes from last year. They were busy for lunch last summer and the season was good for him. Don moved to approve the mall lease for Ryno's; second by Kiki. All in favor, motion carried. Acquoline - Gretchen Leary one of the owners said they will be having two more tables. This year planters will be placed on the end by the dry cleaners to identify 1 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 16 2014 the space. Don moved to approve the mall lease for Acquolina; second by Terry. All in favor, motion carried. Le Creperie —Raphael said they are requesting to add three tables in front of Radio on the street. Kathy said she measured and there is enough space. Raphael said the neighbors like it. Jim Pomeroy said if someone puts a slush bar by Radio, that area might get tight. Tony said the patio heaters need to be removed. Raphael said they are all going into storage. MOTION: Don moved to approve the mall lease for LeCreperie; second by Terry. All in favor, motion carried. Peaches —Lisa said her request is the same as the last two years. Bill asked if Lisa allowed dogs in the patio. Lisa said most people tie them to the light polls. Rachel Burmeister, Environmental Health said waiters are not allowed to bring food outside to those that have dogs at their table. The person has to go in and order and get the food and bring it out. Lisa said her servers cannot pet the dogs. MOTION: Don moved to approve the outside dining lease for Peaches; second by Terry. All in favor, motion carried. Steak house 316 No one was present. Mill Street melts —No one was present. Red Onion - Brian said they may get a little more space next door because the space is not rented yet. Brian Nichols pointed out that the center of the mall is for a fire lane and emergency use. Jim said the fences need to stay in the same spot and not move. Kathy said an insurance certificate needs to be submitted before opening. Brain said he has speaker inside the mall for those that want to play music but the decibel level is too low. 2 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 16 2014 Barwick said there needs to be a discussion on music and noise at a later date. MOTION: Don moved to approve the outside seating for the Red Onion; second by Terry. All in favor, motion carried. Cantina - Doug Campbell said they are requesting tables next to the windows. Tony said even with the restrictions there is room. Kathy said she needs an insurance certificate. MOTION: Don moved to approve the outside seating for Cantina; second by Bill. All in favor, motion carried. Hyman mall Riley Rippet said all parties met to make things equitable for everyone. There are natural walkways that we want maintained for the public to use. Joe Flamer from Finbarr's said they have purchased out furniture already. Steve Barwick said we have an obligation to treat everyone the same. If they want 1/3 of the space they can have that 1/3 of the space. Kelly O'Donovan owner of Finbarr's said we don't have street presence. Lunch doesn't work in small spaces. Ian from Escobar said we talked about a communal area also and this proposal is an equitable issue. Everyone has to be treated equally. Steve Barwick said this is a reasonable solution with everyone having 1/3. Kelly O'Donovan said she has been on the mall for 15 years and there are a lot of tables and chairs. I need to go back and run the numbers. It would have been nice if the three of us could have talked about this among ourselves. Bill Dinsmoor said this is an equitable solution. Steve Barwick mentioned the upgrade for the mall and that discussions should occur about overhead coverage,joint serving and electrical. The mall will probably be torn up next year for upgrades. 3 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 16 2014 Terry and Kiki said maybe the three businesses can come up with a better plan. Bill Guth said he is favorable with the decision. Brian stated from an emergency response putting tables on the south side of Hyman Mall will not work. I understand your business models etc. but at some point Hyman will bleed over to the Cooper mall. All the concerns need to be addressed. Steve Barwick said you also have retailers on the north side that are not represented here. Terry said we also need to consider how well the center of the mall is kept up. MOTION: Don made the motion to table Finbarr's, Escobar's and Hops Culture until a site visit can occur. Terry abstained. All in favor, motion carried. Dan Nelson said power cord covers need to be used. Brian said cords are a fire issue also and you need a permit to use cords. Jim Pomeroy said no additional signage can be used and it is your seating and cannot be leased out. Steve Barwick said he also wants the retailers involved with the decision and design changes of our malls. Tony also mentioned that there are ADA issues. Rachel said you all need hand sinks that are heated if you are serving food. Riley said there is an obligation here to help all the businesses. MOTION: Riley moved to adjourn; second by Bill. All in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m. Kathleen Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk i i 4