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COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF JULY 5, 2006
Meeting was called to order by chairperson, Bill Dinsmoor
Commissioners in attendance: Don Sheeley, Mark Goodman, Shae Singer
and John Starr. Excused were Terry Butler and Stan Hajenga.
Commissioner comments: Bill inquired about outside dining that is in the
public right of way and what the process was. The board felt that all outside
dining should go through the same approval process. Bill said he doesn't
understand the application. The entire notion of narrowing down the
sidewalks is not consistent. Some people are reporting that some of the
outside dining establishments have not paid anything.
Bill also stated that planters on the street are becoming obtrusive.
Bill requested that the Parks Dept. trim the limbs of the trees in front of the
food demonstration.
Bill said he would like CCLC to have the ability to have Viking stoves
sponsor the cooking demonstrations for the market and possibly have a grill
and do cooking demonstrations. We need to get the local TV stations
involved.
Shae pointed out that retail stores are down on Saturday and the market is a
contributing factor. She feels the fees should be changed for 2007. Artisans
are making money at the market.
The board requested that staff contact Steamboat and or Cherry Creek and
find out their fee structure for booth rentals.
John said he would be in favor of upgrading the budget for professionalism
such as Viking coming to the market and sponsoring the event.
Shae and staff requested that Susan Bilenker be able to sell some of her
jewelry in her booth. She has changed merchandise this year and is selling
shorts and tops but they are not selling. She has some jewelry from last year
that she could incorporate to try and draw people into the booth.
John said he is willing to allow a minimal amount of jewelry.
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COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF JULY 5, 2006
Staff pointed out that her jewelry was approved last year and we know the
product. This would not be setting a precedent. Staff felt that the jewelry
does not compete with other vendors in the market. Susan always has a nice
display.
The board agreed that Susan has been in the market since the inception and
can finish out the market with her clothing and jewelry.
Public right-of-way.
Mark pointed out that he is disturbed about racks of clothes for sale on the
mall and signs throughout the mall that are inappropriate. What is the
policy?
Staff pointed out that management is redoing the policy for racks of clothes
etc.
Bill asked staff to contact the manager and see where they are in the process
of displaying goods on the public right-of-way. The Frick and Bier report
recommended that codes be loosened. Bill said to check with the manager
to see if they want CCLC involved.
Mark and his other concern is running a for sale sign at 70% off for 5
months at a time. In specifics the Manrico store.
Don said he talked to tourist and the main two things that come up are lack
of parking and transportation.
Town bikes
Bill said he had a conversation with some local real estate agencies
regarding the possibility of using town bikes for transportation through out
Aspen. Possibly the real estate agencies can purchase the bikes for tourist
and the public to use.
Don said he has three concerns about the idea.
Maintenance, Bike rentals, Liability
Those issues should be addressed before any decisions are made.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.ill.
Kathleen J. Strickland, Chief Deputy Clerk
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