HomeMy WebLinkAboutcclc.min.05212003 COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MAY 21~ 2003
Chairperson, Bill Dinsmoor called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Commissioners tn attendance: Jon Busch, Andrew Kole, Eric Cohen and
John Start. Excused were Charles Kennedy and Terry Butler.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Heather Isberian suggested hanging baskets through certain areas of the
core £or the summer time. As retailers they would enjoy once in awhile
staying open late in the evenings. Possibly the use of tastefully done signs
such as shopping with arrows; children's entertainment. Signs that give
spotted information. Open in the evenings signs etc.
John said he had no problems with hanging baskets.
Andrew said there is no "welcome to Aspen" sign and possibly that should
be addressed. Numerous people have brought up the idea to him.
Heather said maybe the use of flags would be approprmte.
Andrew said there is no entity going to the ACRA to ask for performance
funding etc.
Jori said Glenwood Springs came up with a sign system at their entrance
identi~nng areas.
John said there is such a thing as s~gn pollution. He is on the Open space
board and is aware o£signage issues but he is m £avor o£in£ormafional
signs.
John mentioned that there needs to be more effort at the area around the
bathroom as an informational area.
Andrew said there are no areas for people to sit in this town. He also
mentioned using Conner Park as a sitting area.
Bill said during the Wagner Park renovation seating was proposed.
Andrew suggested more seating be in the circle area at Wagner Park.
COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MAY 21, 2003
Bill said we are back to the issues of redoing the mall for alfresco dining.
Bill asked Heather if the city were to purchase pots would individuals keep
them up? Heather said most people pay for maintenance. She feels the
majority will buy in.
Heather said the entire downtown needs promotions.
Bill asked if there was an opportunity to put signage on the east end of
tOWn,
John said there are a lot of visitors coming in from the east. John said
signage is a sensitive issue.
ion said we can ask Parks to hang baskets and have them watered.
Bill said we are trying to get signage on the banner over Main St. to direct
people to the Saturday Market.
Eric moved to approve the request to sell raffle tickets on the mall June 1 Bth
through Sunday June lSth; second by Andrew. All in favor, motion carried.
Saturday Market
Andrew said we need a portable sound system.
Eric suggested putting an ad in the Boulder paper to advertise for the
market. Eric said the school district should also be contacted.
Food demonstration and schedule
Other demonstrations
$1,500 plus $ 500 for end of season bonus.
Bill also asked council to expand our board and alternates. He would like
two more members on the CCLC.
Jon said every business should be allowed to go out ten feet into the mall.
COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MAY 21~ 2003
Jori suggested Sarah come in to discuss signs.
Andrew suggested we contact Zele" to come in for a mall lease.
The board unanimously said no on subletting of mall leases.
MOTfON: Bill moved to adjourn: second by Eric. :Ill in favor~ motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
Kathleen J. Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk