NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE PUEBLO CITY COUNCIL

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1 NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE PUEBLO CITY COUNCIL A MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE PUEBLO CITY COUNCIL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013 COMMENCING AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, INTERIM CITY HALL, 301 WEST B STREET, PUEBLO, COLORADO Executive Committee meetings are special meetings of the City Council and are informal Council meetings for the purpose of receiving information and discussion among Council members; no official action is taken at such meetings. The public is invited to attend, but public comment is generally not received unless otherwise noted. Individuals requiring special accommodation are requested to please notify the City Manager s office of their needs at (719) by noon on the Friday preceding the meeting. THE AGENDA FOR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING IS AS FOLLOWS: AGENDA I. Call To Order And Welcome Mr. Chris Kaufman, Work Session Chair 1. CITY UPDATES PURPOSE: Weekly Update by City Manager CALL TO PODIUM: Mr. Sam Azad, City Manager TIME ALLOTTED: 10 Minutes 2. SUPPORTING BACKGROUND: UPDATE ON GREYHOUND BUS ACTIVITIES AND DOWNTOWN CIRCULATOR LOOP PURPOSE:

2 Update on Greyhound Bus Activities and Downtown Circulator Loop CALL TO PODIUM: Ms. Brenda Broyles, Director of Transit TIME ALLOTTED: 10 Minutes Presentation 10 Minutes Questions SUPPORTING BACKGROUND: Information presented to City Council for an update on Greyhound Bus activities and the Downtown Circulator Loop. 3. Documents: GREYHOUND.PDF HISTORIC PRESERVATION PURPOSE: Historic Preservation CALL TO PODIUM: Ms. Julie Ann Woods, Director of Planning and Community Development Mr. Wade Broadhead, Planner Mr. Chris Markuson, HPC Chair TIME ALLOTTED: 25 Minutes Presentation 20 Minutes Questions SUPPORTING BACKGROUND: Information presented to City Council regarding historic preservation. II. III. Documents: Topics Adjournment HISTORICPRESREPORT.PDF

3 Original Contract: Feb. 15, Feb. 14, 2013 New Contract: Feb. 15, 2013-Feb. 14, 2014 (same terms and conditions) Days/Hrs of Operation: Monday-Friday 7:15am-3:15 pm Kiosk operated by Transit CSR s 1

4 Sale of tickets Multiple Ride Tickets Express Shipments (prepaid, collect or COD Ameripass Tickets Excess baggage charges Charters sold Student Advantage Cards $20 ea. Standard Package Pickup -$6 ea. Priority Package Pickup - $12 ea. 2

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7 Pueblo Transit Center: Intercity Bus Arrivals and Departures Based on GLI schedules effective February 1, Schedule # Operator Arrive From: Arrive/Leave Leave To: 431 Greyhound Denver via Colorado Springs 2:25 AM 431 Greyhound 2:30 AM Dallas via Raton 900 Prestige Originates in Pueblo 2:35 AM 900 Prestige 2:45 AM Wichita via Lamar A9276 Americanos El Paso via Albuquerque 7:15 AM A9276 Americanos 7:20 AM Denver 461 Greyhound Denver - Amtrak & DBC 8:00 AM 461 Greyhound 8:10 AM Raton/Amtrak Train Greyhound Dallas via Raton 8:25 AM 434 Greyhound 8:40 AM Denver via Colorado Springs 439 Greyhound Denver via Colorado Springs 10:00 AM 1400 Chaffee Shuttle Alamosa/Gunnison/Salida/Canon City 10:00 AM 439 Greyhound 10:10 AM Dallas via Lamar 1400 Chaffee Shuttle 10:15 AM Pueblo Demand Response A9251 Americanos Denver via Colorado Springs 11:10 AM A9251 Americanos 11:20 AM El Paso via Albuquerque 900 Prestige Wichita via Lamar 2:45 PM 900 Prestige 2:45 PM Terminates in Pueblo 1400 Chaffee Shuttle Pueblo Demand Response 2:50 PM 430 Greyhound Dallas via Raton 2:55 PM 430 Greyhound 3:00 PM Denver via Colorado Springs 1400 Chaffee Shuttle 3:05 PM Canon City/Salida/Gunnison/Alamosa 438 Greyhound Dallas via Lamar 6:35 PM 438 Greyhound 6:45 PM Denver via Colorado Springs 460 Greyhound Raton/Amtrak Train 4 6:45 PM 460 Greyhound 6:50 PM Denver - Amtrak & Denver Bus Center 437 Greyhound Denver via Colorado Springs 9:30 PM 437 Greyhound 9:35 PM Dallas via Lamar 5

8 Prestige Americanos Chaffee County Shuttle (M-W-F) 6

9 2011- $68, $71, $75,000 (projected) (Possibly Greyhound store) $80,000 (projected) 7

10 GOALS Extend hrs of service for kiosk Open Greyhound store 8

11 DOWNTOWN CIRCULATOR (Small Loop) 15 minute headway 7 minute headway with 2 nd bus Heart of downtown Union Avenue Historic District, Convention Center Monday through Saturday 11:00 am to 3:00 pm 9

12 DOWNTOWN CIRCULATOR (Large Loop) 30 minute headway 15 minute headway with 2 nd bus Provides service to 10 top employers and three established neighborhoods Mesa Junction to Parkview Hospital Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm 10

13 Utilize existing fixed route bus stops Upgrade those bus stops to meet ADA requirements Employ GPS technology to provide real time arrival times at stops Unique design; uniform theme Trolley Stops 11

14 OPERATIONAL EXPENDITURES SMALL LOOP (annual cost/per bus) $49.06 per hr = $60,246 (1bus) $120,492 (2 buses) LARGE LOOP (annual cost/per bus) $49.06 per hr = $100,082 (1 bus) $200,164 (2 buses) 12

15 Intergovernmental Agreements Partnerships with downtown businesses Increased Advertising Revenue (transit ads on benches, buses, shelters) 13

16 Historic Preservation Commission Report and 2013 Work Plan Pueblo City Council Work Session February 25, 2013 Presentation by: Wade Broadhead, Historic Preservation Planner Chris Markuson, Chair, HPC Julie Ann Woods, AICP/ASLA, Planning Director

17 Where We Stand Today HPC Now Oversees 226 Historic Properties We Are Required to Meet With Council Once a Year 1 Commercial District 2 Residential Districts 130 cases since appeals 7 Professionals on HPC

18 North Side Historic District Phase II 18 of 84 Property Owners Opted Out = 66 New Landmarks!

Accomplishments Grant Awards Since 2003: North Side Context North Side Survey East Side Study East Side Survey South Pueblo Context Bessemer Context Pueblo

19 Accomplishments Grant Awards Since 2003: North Side Context North Side Survey East Side Study East Side Survey South Pueblo Context Bessemer Context Pueblo Modern Kushnir (PURA) Goodnight Barn City/Memorial Hall Hose Co. #3 Eiler s $300,000+$400,000 Governor s Award for Historic Preservation! $700, Total

20 Preservation Advocacy Partnerships: Historic Pueblo, Inc Bessemer Historical Society Tours History Day

Youth Summit: Pueblo Summer 2013 60 Students from around the State will converge

21 Youth Summit: Pueblo Summer Students from around the State will converge in Pueblo and use our community as a learning laboratory on history and preservation

22 Next Project: Eiler s Community Built Survey Memoirs and Stories to Strengthen Neighborhood, build pride, landmark homes Expected Completion: June 2014

23 Eiler s Micro Neighborhood Study Area

24 Strengthening Neighborhoods Through Historic Preservation City 3+ units Residential Housing Year Built Occupied Vacant Owner Occupied Pre Present Housing Units Housing Units Units w/o a Mortgage Boston, MA 69.2% 60.1% 22.9% 17.0% 91.8% 8.2% 24.8% Chicago, IL 56.4% 53.8% 28.9% 17.3% 85.2% 14.8% 27.9% Philadelphia, PA 24.2% 54.2% 35.5% 10.3% 86.0% 14.0% 40.1% Portland, OR 35.2% 39.2% 33.5% 27.4% 94.3% 5.7% 24.3% Pueblo, CO 17.4% 29.9% 47.2% 22.9% 89.5% 10.5% 35.9% Denver, CO 43.1% 27.9% 43.5% 28.7% 91.0% 9.0% 23.2% Colorado Springs, 27.0% 9.3% 38.6% 54.0% 93.9% 6.1% 23.7% In 2010: 40,000 Buildings Preservation Through Necessity

25 Neighborhood Preservation PAYS OFF Neighborhood Preservation Public: Parking strip & Streetscapes Semi-Public: Porches and Front yards = Private Property: Historic Designations

26 Historic Preservation Creates Economic Development = Successful Neighborhoods Reinvestment More General Fund Increased Property Maintenance Increased Property Values Neighborhood Pride Fewer Foreclosures Community Engagement

27 Public Reinvestment: Quality of Life and Attracts Tourists Goodnight Barn City Park Grand Stands Mineral Palace Park Bessemer Fire Station Hose Co. Number #3

28 Neighborhood Preservation is Good for Downtown Creative Corridor RTA & Tourism Main Street Program (PCCP) State Historic Funds = More Customers for Downtown (more sales tax)

29 North Side Aberdeen East Side Mesa Junction Bessemer Strengthening Historic Neighborhoods Nearby Generates Customers for Downtown Businesses

30 An Easy Tool: Tax Credit Review Review Fees generate City Revenue (for HP Projects Only) Request Council Approval to take over Program from State

31 Ambitious Tool: Incentive Program Salem, OR Start w/baby Steps Revolving Loan/Grant Payback when house sells or reimbursement

32 HPC Retreat and Code Revisions April 19 th -- HPC Retreat New Districts Code Changes -Better Rules for Districts -Smoother Admin. Approvals

33 Questions? Contact Info: Wade Broadhead, Historic Preservation Planner

Berkshire Flyer Working Group. January 30, 2018

Berkshire Flyer Working Group. January 30, 2018 Berkshire Flyer Working Group January 30, 2018 1 Agenda Report Outline Report Schedule Tourism Market Last-Mile Travel Options Existing Fare Comparison 2 Report Outline Introduction and Background- Study