DAC Mission Statement
Adopted March 9, 2010
The Downtown Action Committee advises the Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority
 on downtown issues, initiatives and redevelopment, and implements plans
 to enhance the pedestrian-friendly gathering place in the heart of Lafayette
 and supports economic revitalization of downtown.
 DAC’s ultimate goal is to create a self-sufficient downtown organization.


Downtown Action Committee Minutes
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Aspen Meeting Room
1290 S. Public Rd.

 

Attendance: Ted Lupberger; Bob Rosenthal; Carolyn Cutler; Cynthia Kennedy; Lisa Varga; Bill Hopkins; Connie Ruel; Pete d’Oronzio; Debbie Wilmot, PIO and Communications Director for the Recreation Center; Susan Booker, Cultural Resources Coordinator; Saundra Dowling, representing Historic Preservation; Renee Fabini, representing Senior Services; Phillip Patterson, Community Development Director; and Jenn Ooton, Downtown Coordinator.

The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m.

APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 10, 2011, MEETING MINUTES
Cynthia Kennedy moved for the approval of the meeting minutes. Bob Rosenthal seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC NOT ON THE AGENDA
Molly Hanson, the LiveWell Wheat Ridge Coordinator, briefly explained the process to become a LiveWell city and shared that she thought the program would be a good fit for Lafayette moving forward with the implementation of the Downtown Vision.

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REPORTS
Debbie Wilmot told the group that the Recreation Center again will again be working with the American Heart Association on the HeartChase activity in September and passed out postcards with a discount code for early registrants. There are still a few ad spaces left in the summer Recreation Center guide. She also reminded people about the upcoming Martin Luther King Day march.

Saundra Dowling said that the Historic Preservation Board is continuing to look at the 12 properties on Public Road that are eligible for landmarking. She also talked about the possibility of the Rocky Mountain Society of Botanical Artists participating in the annual Spring Garden Tour, hosted by the residents committee of the Lafayette Old Town Association. She said that the group could display botanical drawings at a location in Old Town as part of the event.

Susan Booker gave an update on plans for Art Night Out in 2012. She also told the group that the Public Art Committee has completed the selection process for the 2012 Art on the Street.

Renee Fabini told the group that Senior Services would be again holding the oatmeal baking contest at the Oatmeal Festival and that the department is pondering different concepts for activities this summer.

BUSINESS

Annual Report
Jenn Ooton asked the group to review the draft of the Annual Report and get back to her with any changes before the next meeting.

Downtown Vision
Staff presented a review of the physical improvements identified in the Downtown Vision Plan broken down into five categories and asked DAC to attach a priority level to each item. After providing feedback for all the categories and individual items, Cynthia Kennedy moved to support the document as created by staff and recommend its adoption by LURA with the addition that a statement be added to the public-private partnership section saying that these activities and catalyst projects are representative of the moves needed to support business retention and the TIF base moving forward. Carolyn Cutler seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously by Ted Lupberger, Cynthia Kennedy, Carolyn Cutler, Pete d’Oronzio, and Bob Rosenthal (other DAC members who had been present had already left by the time the vote was taken). 

ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.

Signed: ___________________________
            Ted Lupberger, Chairman