Agenda
1. Welcome and introduction of attendees
2. Overview of the CSE funding requests by the VCBA – Rich
a. Handout of CSE 2010 requests
b. South of the Border, Fiesta – Lionshead village June 12, 2010
c. BBQ Bonanza –
d. Sweet on Vail –
e. Holidays in Vail
i. Santa and Friends – December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2009 – Wednesdays
ii. Gift Wrapping
iii.
3. Public Address / Music system throughout town
The public address system has so far received positive feedback from the merchants. We have received several “rough” estimates and are looking to obtain several detail estimates for the most cost effective way to get a system in
4. Gore Creek Promenade music
The VCBA successfully add two chamber music concerts to
5. Vail Resorts summer 2010, -
The VCBA is coordinating with Vail Resorts to maximize the useage of the
6.
7. Mini Cooper Club of Western Region
The VCBA is working with a Mini Cooper Club to host a large Mini
8. Proposed Lodging tax of 4.9% from 1.4% for a total of 12.9% - Rich
a. Concerned Citizens for Vail letter in the Vail Daily last Thursday
The overall attitude towards this proposed increase is that it is somewhat of a burden
to the lodging community, and will overall effect all businesses, this is not the best time
for that.
9. Town of
a. Tony Mauro to moderate, 6:00 PM Donovan Pavilion October 14, 2009
b. Seats open for – Farrow Hitt, Mark Gordon, Kim Newbury and Kevin Folley
c. Candidates – Mark Gordon, Kim Newbury, Buddy Lazier, Scott Propper, Mike Charles
10. Premier Impressions update / status of funding from the Town of
a. Requested funds originally $30,000 for 6 months – JFMA / JJ down to $15,000 JFM
b. Requesting money from Vail Resorts
c. Would the merchants be willing to support with money or give public support in front of the Town Council.
d. Need support at public input, next budget reading 6:00 PM Tuesday October 6, 2009
11.
a. Yes, there is going to be a
b. Designed for business Owners & Upper level managers
c. Tentative date, Thursday November 12, 2009 – only ONE oppertunity
12. Open discussion
a. Position of the proposed Ever Vail in west Lionshead
b. VCBA website is up and running
13. Adjourn
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