HomeMy WebLinkAboutcclc.min.08211996 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION AUG. 21, 1996
DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT PEDESTRIAN PLAN ......................................................................... 1
COMPACTOR UPDATE ............................................................................................................................. 3
COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION AUG. 21, 1996
Meeting was called to order by chairman Jon Busch with Don Swales, Bill
Dinsmoor, Jack Stanford, Warren Ryan and John Starr present.
DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT PEDESTRIAN PLAN
Barbara Umbreit, Public Relationship Coordinator presented CCLC with the
DEPP goals. City Council has also approved the tasks. Comments and
concerns will be reported back to City Council after this meeting.
1) To improve the downtown core as a place,which inspires and
accommodates a wide variety of activities and events year round including
arts, music, recreation and shopping.
Warre~i suggested that our agenda be sent to DEPP for each meeting.
Bill stated that there are a lot of financial issues that go along with these
issues.
Barbara stated that the financial aspects have not been discussed. Issues
such as more MAA students idowntown or more music etc. are key items.
What is missing in the town. If you live in the valley and don't come
downtown why, what are your needs.
Jon asked about the idea of increased parking.
Barbara stated that the parking experience has not created one more space in
the down town.
Jon stated that CCLC has not been involved with users as to what works and
what doesn't work.
Barbara stated that one of the CCLC concerns is that the committee's goals
are mixed between aesthetic and pedestrian issues and commercial issues.
They do have a budget and it is a one time budget.
Jack stated a problem that CCLC has had in the past is that things happen in
the downtown core that are physical and permanent and that never come in
COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION AUG. 21, 1996
front of the committee. A case in point are the planter boxes in front of the
Volk building. Another example are the trees on Cooper Ave. Somewhere
along the way our goals of the committee are not be incorporated in the
building permit process. The CCLC doesn't seem to be able to get into the
loop of things that effect our goals,
Jon stated City Administration took CCLC out of the loop in order to
streamline the various approval processes. Jon also stated that another issue
is the Katie Reid building and the street lighting that is not appropriate. No
one has addressed the street scape guidelines. CCLC should be placed on
the check off list with issues relating to sidewalks, trees etc. Another issues
the planters around the Gap. Those trees are stressed.
Barbara stated that the DEPP is asking for comments on their goals.
Bill stated that he is not sure what DEPP wants; specific issues or anything
that comes to mind.
John stated that DEPP is in the process of hiring a consultant and he feels
when that occurs that is the time that the CCLC should get more involved.
The DEPP needs a representative from the CCLC.
Barbara stated that the consultant will identify areas that could be enhanced
in the down town.
Jack stated that it is a good opportunity for CCLC to use the consultant to
solve some of their problems. CCLC will be at odds and the goals unless
they are involved with the DEPP.
Warren stated that a copy of the minutes should be given to the DEPP. The
CCLC does not want to be doing the same things that DEPP is doing. He
also stated that someone from DEPP should attend a CCLC meeting.
Don stated that he would volunteer for DEPP and Jon would be a
representative also.
Warren requested a copy of the DEPP minutes.
COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION AUG. 21, 1996
Jon stated on one of the goals identifying children's spaces and what makes
them work would be a suggestion. A video of the areas would be a good
idea and you might get suggestions.
Barbara stated that the consultant will identify certain locations that are
under utilized or over utiliZed.
Jon asked that Larry FrederiCks be informed that the sidewalk on Monarch
is being completed this fall.
John stated that an idea would be bikes around town.
Warren also stated that he read about the free bike program in Oregon.
Jon stated that maintaining the bikes should be addressed.
Jack stated that there are several establishments in town that make a living
on bikes. The bike shop community should be involved.
Don stated that you can walk anywhere downtown and the only use would
be the MAA.
Jon stated that he had no problems with the goals.
Warren stated that he had no problems but he wanted to make sure
duplication of projects didn't occur.
COMPACTOR UPDATE
Lonnie stated that he contacted Pack'm regarding the deodorizer and Tony
Vagneur stated that he would turn that up. He also stated that he would try
to get rid of the graffiti. The compactor in the Elks alley is going in. He
stated that he has not gotten the signage in Spanish and English for the
compactor. Someone ripped off the English sign.
Bill stated that enforcement should occur for those who are throwing their
trash in the alleys. They should come before CCLC and explain
themselves.
COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION AUG. 21, 1996
Lonnie stated that citations area issued and they go to municipal court. It is
a possible ticket of $300. or 90 days in jail.
Jon stated that a memo should be sent to Amy Margerum and City council
stating that people are parking in the right-of-ways in the alleys; there are
compactor abusers and people flagrantly ignoring no riding bicycles in the
mall. CCLC indicates on a temporary basis that tickets should be issued.
Jack stated that a walk through the alleys with an enforcement office should
occur at the next meeting. Invite the press to take pictures.
Bill stated that the board is trying to make it better for tourists, businesses
etc. and to see people who just don't care and think the law doesn't apply to
them is offensive.
MOTION: Bill moved to adjourn; second by John. All in favor, motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
Kathleen J. Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk