HomeMy WebLinkAboutcclc.min.11192003COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 19, 2003
Chairperson, Bill Dinsmoor called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
Commissioners in attendance: Eric Cohen, Charles Kennedy and Ex-
officio, Mark Breslin. Excused were John Starr, Andrew Kole and Terry
Butler.
ANIMAL SHELTER - REQUEST FOR FUNDING
Melinda Goldrich said this is a fund raise and we want to ratse awareness
for the new animal shelter. There will be pets to adopt. Second home
owners are not aware of the shelter. You will be able to donate and get a
brick with your dogs name on ~t.
Seth Sachson, owner of the shelter kennel business said they track where the
money comes from. They made the most money at the farmers market.
Melinda said mailings do not always work. People need one on one.
Seth said in 1996 he met with the asset managers and through the years they
purchased one and ½ acres. They have raised 1.75 million and they need 2.4
m~llion.
Bill suggested that they let people know the meter or target amount.
Eric said for clarification the building is a non-profit but the business isn't.
Melinda said and there are two employee housing units above the shelter
which the City requested.
Mark asked if it is operated as a kennel? Seth said it will be but the
building is a non-profit.
Melinda said this capital campaign is a one-time deal.
Melinda said there will be a table with literature and easel with the drawings
of the shelter. There will the opportumty to make donations and you will
get things for your donations such as calendars, T-shirts etc.
COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 19, 2003
Eric said he is focusing on what is going on the mall. He suggests a small
popup tent be approved to help with inclement weather.
Mark said his only concern is mixing non-profits and profits together.
Seth said the non-profit is completely separate from the operator.
Mark suggested only approving the December dates and have Seth come
back in the Spring if they need further dates for funding purposes.
MOTION: Mark made the motion to approve the animal shelter request for
a table and tent on the mall for afundraiser: second by Eric. All in favor.
motion carried, 3-0.
Saturday market application.
Bill said the farmers have an 80/20 rule. Do the crafts have that rule?
Claudia and Kathy said no.
Eric suggested that we include residency w~thin close proximity of the
Roaring Fork Valley. Bill said he would expand the market to include
Colorado.
*Vendors from Colorado with priority given to those from the Roaring Fork
Valley first.
Eric said the value of your product has more priority than the location.
Staffwill contact the legal department to proof the form then send a copy to
Jack D-Orio to review.
MOTION: Bill moved to adjourn; second by Eric. All in favor, motion
carried.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
Kathleen J. Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk