Business Retention and Development Committee Agenda and Packet 2013 10 07

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Business Retention & Development Committee Meeting Minutes September 9, 2013 Page 2 of 3 Boulder County may not allow food service from an “easy up” or tent in 2014. They may require an enclosed pre-inspected trailer. This would impact several Street Faire venders from operating. 2014 PATIO PROGRAM DISCUSSION: Economic Development Director DeJong reported that the City has taken over the Patio project and invested over $200,000 in design and manufacture of patios. Ronda thanked DeJong for his hard work on the program. The patios will be removed for the season in mid-October. DeJong provided a memo to consider. It contained background information, and items to consider moving forward with the Patio program for 2014. The consensus was that the memo was well written and DeJong will proceed in presenting it to City Council in October and the following items were discussed: Placement of the patios was discussed. For the most part, neighbors seemed to be able to work out placement and usage. Special Cases Council Member Dalton suggested it be the City Manager, not City Council who reviews special cases. Availability There will be an application process for 2014. Requiring or not requiring a deposit, whether a deposit would be refundable and timing of such deposit was discussed. Commissioner Menaker said continuity of the patios is visually appealing. A “gap tooth” scenario is not visually appealing. He also thanked the DBA for the volunteer labor in getting the program established. Duration It was suggested that “weather permitting” be added to the Council Communication language regarding when the patios would be installed and removed. Financing There are several options for payment of the patios that DeJong covered in the memo. o DeJong suggested letting the market decide. o Council Member Dalton said the fee should be modest. o Shelly Angell liked scenario “A” of the Communication suggesting the goal is not to make revenue but to cover costs. o Council Member Jasiak would prefer the City retain control of the patios. She also suggested that DeJong be removed from this process; that decisions made about patios – their cost and placement could be at odds with the role of the Economic Development Director. o Perhaps the fee should cover only maintenance and storage o Ronda would be surprised if restaurants did not participate because it is such a successful program. o Chris Pritchard said aesthetics are important. He agrees with the suggestion to charge a token amount for maintenance and storage. 3