Friday, July 30, 2010

Board and Commission Vacancies

Vacancies available on a number of downtown-related boards and commissions:

DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL 
3 vacancies with terms to expire May 1, 2011 and May 1, 2012 and May 1, 2013.  Two members must be representatives of recognized neighborhood associations and must submit a letter from an officer of the neighborhood association certifying he/she has been designated by the association as its representative, and one must reside in the expanded downtown development concept plan and study area as defined in the “Downtown Columbia Leadership Council Interim Report” dated May, 2009.  Members shall review the boundaries of an expanded downtown development area and work with others in creating a comprehensive downtown strategic plan.  Members may also work on other projects as requested by Council.  Monthly meetings held on the fourth Monday of the month at 4:00 p.m.  


TAX INCREMENT FINANCING COMMISSION 
2 vacancies with terms to expire September 1, 2014.  The Commission serves as an advisory body to the City Council as it relates to the consideration of tax increment financing proposals submitted by interested parties or initiated by any public agency in accordance with the Real Property Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act. Meetings held on call.  (Mayor’s Appointment with the Consent of the City Council) 
  
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
3 vacancies with terms to expire September 1, 2013.  One must have a background and expertise in historic preservation, one must have a background and expertise as a real estate investor, and one must have an interest in historic preservation and represent disciplines such as architecture, design, law, real estate appraisal, construction/general contracting or be a layperson.  The Commission makes recommendations to the Council regarding historically significant structures.  Monthly meetings held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. 


The District Supports “Blind” Boone Home Project

Both the Board of the Special Business District (SBD) and the Board of the Central Columbia Association (CCA) unanimously voted to support the “Blind” Boone Heritage Foundation’s plan to renovate the interior of the “Blind” Boone home.

Photo courtesy of Peckham & Wright Architects
The main room will be dedicated to the life and music of John William “Blind” Boone and will highlight the key role Missouri played in the development of ragtime and early jazz.  A second room will help visitors understand what it’s like to live with blindness and other disabilities. The final room will house an ethnography program where people will learn how to document their family history using video recordings and journals.  A tribute garden and statue of Boone are planned for the grounds.

The District is already home to a number of museums, the State Historical Society, and over 100 historic buildings so a museum dedicated to one of our most famous residents would be an exciting addition to the area.

Monday, July 26, 2010

CCA Agenda

AGENDA
Central Columbia Association
Board of Directors Meeting
July 28, 2010 at 11:30am


Call to Order

Approval of May Minutes

Financial Report

Old Business

New Business
Street Closures
Heart of America Marathon
Special Olympics
Harpo’s Pep Rallies

Audit Report

Director’s Report
Dog Days
Blind Boone Home
Traffic Box

Monday, July 12, 2010

Guerrilla Marketing: Fast, Cheap, Creative, Profitable

Join Boone County National Bank’s Senior Vice President of Marketing Mary Wilkerson for easy ways to market your business on the fly. In addition to general tactics Mary will share ideas on how to capitalize on events like the Roots ‘N Blues ‘N BBQ Festival. Plenty of time will be left for questions and answers in this hour-long session.

Free Seminar!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Downtown Bank, Lower Level Training Rooms

Please RSVP to Angie Gentry at angela_gentry@boonebank.com or 874-8427

Thursday, July 8, 2010

SBD Agenda

AGENDA
Columbia Special Business District
Board of Directors Meeting
July 13, 2010 at 4 p.m.
11 South Tenth Street

Call to Order

Welcome Guests
Barbara Buffaloe – Sustainability Project for The District

Police Update -  Sgt. Chris Kelley
Alcohol in Parks - Officer Tam Adams

Approval of the  Minutes

Financial Report

Committee Reports

Old Business

New Business
Taxi Stands
Blind Boone Home
Broadway Sidewalks
Drainage in Alley A - Ott
Solid Waste Issues on Block 26 (Bluestem) - Ott


Director’s Report
Downtown Planning Charrette
Security Camera Update
Roots ‘n Blues Update

City Update

Public Comment

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Downtown Planning Charrette Update

The planning process for the North Village Arts District and the Broadway & Providence continues with the final plan going before Council on July 6th.

Much of the plan revolves around improving linkages (for cars, bikes and pedestrians), beautification, and infill development, particularly residential.  It's a multi-decade plan and will require the support of both the city and the property owners involved but it's still an inspirational road map for the future.

Read up at:
http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2010/06/25/downtown-development-plans-revealed-preliminary-draft/

and:

http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2010/jun/26/downtown-plan-going-to-council/?news.

If you're interested in reading the full presenation by H3 Consulting, check out:

https://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Council/Commissions/DLC/documents/COMO_public-meeting.pdf