5:30-7PM Downtown Development Authority Meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers

Meeting Agenda
Watch the meeting streaming live starting at 5:30PM
Attend the meeting @ City Hall Council Chambers - 911 10th Street - (map)
Send comments on any of the following topics to dda@cityofgolden.net
Provide in-person comment during the meeting, at 5:30PM.

Tonight's Topics:

Community Marketing/Visit Golden
Representatives of the Community Marketing group will discuss their new strategic plan. The group is focusing on encouraging visitors to enjoy Golden without eroding it.

Grant Request for 807 13th Street
This property needed an emergency repair on their sewer main. This building holds Abejas restaurant and Faith Tattoo.

DDA Block Party
The DDA held a block party in the Astor House/Miners Alley parking lot on October 10th. They interacted with residents and posted an online survey to gather feedback on the idea of a public plaza, either in that parking lot or in some unspecified place.

Burying Utility Lines
Staff has been talking with Clayworks and Excel about the cost of burying power lines on Ford Street through downtown.

Budget

The state has reduced property tax assessments, so the DDA will have less revenue to work with next year.
DDA may increase the grants budget from $130K to $200K. This is largely to support power system resiliency upgrades.
The DDA plans to contribute about $2.25 million to city projects over the next two years. In addition, they may be asked to contribute to upgrades at Miners Alley Performing Arts Center and the Golden Welcome Center.
They will keep $200K as a contingency fund.