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1OB EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
OFFICE OF TELEPHONE: 272-1713
ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR CODE 607
COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 15, 1988
PRESENT: CUMMINGS, KATZ, LOUNSBERY, MILLER, SCHLOUGH, SHEIKH, UNDERWOOD.
ABSENT: HAYES, OSBORN.
OTHER: MEIGS.
The minutes of the October 23, 1987 meeting were approved as written.
Susan Cummings was introduced as the Common Council liaison to the C.A. B.
The election of officers for 1988 was held. Underwood and Schlough will continue
as Chairman and Vice Chairman.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
LONG RANGE PLANNING CHAIRMAN, Schlough, reported that individual members have
been working independently and in small groups on projects including: upper floor and
apartment development, a downtown promotions partnership with a paid director, defining
the CBD, finding a permanent home for arts organizations and Sciencenter, exploring the
possibilities of land use studies and economic base studies for the CBD in conjunction
with Cornell graduate programs or grants.
ENFORCEMENT AND SECURITY: Schlough and Deming reported that meetings with
the new police chief, Brian Page, were very encouraging. Page is now aware of the
problems on The Commons, in Center Ithaca, and in the CBD. Page has many solutions
and is waiting for the outcome of the PBA contract vote before some of his new programs
can be started. Page requested support from CAB, DIBA, and the rest of the downtown
community for his programs and proposals that will be considered by Commons Council.
OLD BUSINESS :
COMMONS MAINTENANCE was discussed by members and J. Meigs; all expressed concern.
Problems .are: graffitti removal, cleaning and sweeping, parking garages, plantings,
lighting study never completed, report on 5 year plan schedule for 1988 not received,
personnel schedules, and basic repairs. Deming asked Eric Datz if he needed support for
more staff, Datz stated that he felt that the level of maintenance on The Commons was
adequate and additional staff not necessary. Members did not agree that The Commons
was being maintained at a level acceptable to them and discussions should take place
with Jack Dougherty. Deming to arrange a meeting with DPW.
NEW BUSINESS:
A JOINT ADVERTISING PROJECT with the DIBA, Convention Bureau, CAB and the
Arts Community was reviewed. A two page spread will be purchased in each of four
issues of the Finger Lakes Magazine at a cost of $8,000. The advertising will include
a one page generic ad " Discover Ithaca's Secrets ", 2/3 page ad/editorial seasonal
event column and 1 /3 display ads supporting the seasonal event column. Cummings
suggested Council members be made aware of these projects so theysee the type of
promotion and advertising the City does and the effectiveness of Co-op advertising
and distribution . Grapevine Press will provide free room copies to hotels and B&Bs.
An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program"
„CAB MEETING 1 /15/88 continued
THE HOLIDAY SEASON REPORT was postponed until next meeting.
1988 PRO JECT S AND COMMITTEE assignments were postponed until the next
meeting when the rest of the CAB appointments will be complete and all members
will have an opportunity to participate.
THE FEBRUARY MEETING SCHEDULE IS: Friday 5 and Friday 19. Please try to
attend; we have a lot of business to take care of and many special events in 1988,
*THE CITY'S CENTENNIAL YEAR to plan! ! !
Respectfully ubjnitted
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Jean S. ming
Commons Coordinator
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CITY OF ITHACA
108 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
OFFICE OF
TELEPHONE 272-1713
ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR CODE 607
COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 1988
PRESENT: CUMMINGS, HAYES, OSBORN, REEVES, SHEIKH, SCHLOUGH, UNDERWOOD, WERBIZKY.
ABSENT: KATZ, LOUNSBERY, MILLER.
OTHER: MEIGS.
New members, Susan Cummings-Common Council, Carol Reeves-Board of Public Works,
and Tania Werbizky-Assessment District, were introduced and welcomed to the Commons
Advisory Board.
The minutes of the January 15, 1988 meeting were approved as written.
PERMIT REQUESTS FOR 1988:
Simeon's Restaurant, Outdoor dining from May 1, 88 - September 30, 1988
Approved 8-0.
Logos Book Store, Amplified music directed toward The Commons February 15, 88-
February 15, 1989. Approved 8-0.
The Plantations, Outdoor display of flowers and plants February 15, 88-
February 15, 1989. Approved 8-0.
MOBILE VENDING CART PERMITS FOR SPRING/SUMMER 1988:
• Louis Cassaniti, Hot dog cart renewal from April 1, 88 - September 30, 1988.
Approved 8-0.
Marjorie Bitzer, Flower cart from Tussy Mussy from April 1 , 88 - September 30,
1988. Approved pending Design Review Committee approval 8-0.
Tammi Loomis, Fresh fruit cups and fruit drinks from April 1, 88 - September
30, 1988. Approved pending Design Review Committe approval 8-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
COMMONS MAINTENANCE WAS DISCUSSED BY THE BOARD AND JON ME1GS. Items discussed were:
Timely removal of graffiti, need for late in the day cleaning and pick up, selection
of work projects and their schedule within the warm months, flower beds and trees,
general repair of towers, problems with the fountain, and $5,000 dollars unspent
in the $20,000 five year plan budget. Reeves and Cummings suggested that a meeting
be scheduled with Larry Fabbroni, Asst Supt. of Public Works. Underwood appointed
the followiing, Cummings, Deming, Miller, Meigs, Reeves, and Schlough, as a committee
to serve with her and arrange a meeting with Fabbroni. It was suggested that it
would be nice if the flowers on The Commons be made available to the public when they
are dug up in the Fall.
An Equal Opportunely Employer w,lh an All rmatuve Action Program"
COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 5, 1988 continued
MOBILE VENDING CART LOCATIONS ON THE COMMONS SHOULD BE RE-EVALUATED because things
have changed and some locations are no longer accessable or desirable. Deming will
prepare a map showing existing locations for the Board to look over. A study will
be done suggesting appropriate changes for consideration.
NEW BUSINESS:
THE PYRAMID MALL IS HOLDING AN ATTRACTIONS TRADE FAIR AS THEIR PROJECT FOR THE
ITHACA CENTENNIAL. Downtown will be represented by three booths; DIBA will do
a retail display booth, locally made products sold downtown will be represented
in a booth coordinated by Carol Schmoock of Handwork and the CAB has been asked
to do an events and activities booth for The Commons. The trade fair is scheduled
for business hours on April 23 and 24, 88. Deming, Hayes, :Katz, and Werbizky will
design booth, all others must volunteer to help man booth during fair.
THE ART OF GOOD LIVING, ITHACA STYLE IS AN EVENT PLANNED FOR JUNE 2, 88. This event
is the second day of the Ithaca Festival and co-sponsored by the Centennial Commission.
The evening event ( 6 pm - 10 pm ) will feature fine entertainment, costumes, finger
foods, wine tasting in Center Ithaca, and a museum type exhibit opening. Board
members are asked to serve as hosts and hostesses in their favorite period costume.
THE MUSEUM ON THE COMMONS is a special event featuring 12 artists' work that will
be on display in selected store windows. This exhibit will be coordinated and installed
by Andrew Gillis. The Commons Advisory Board will co-sponsor this week long exhibit
of art with DIBA. The exhibit will be scheduled for the last few days in May through
the end of Ithaca Festival June 5.
THE NEXT MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 19, 1988 IN COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS
AT 8:30 am.
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108 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
OFFICE OF TELEPHONE 272-1713
ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING CODE 607
FEBRUARY 19, 1988
PRESENT: CUMMINGS, HAYES, KATZ, LOUNSBERY, OSBORN, REEVES,
SCHLOUGH, SHEIKH, WERBIZKY.
ABSENT: MILLER, UNDERWOOD.
OTHER: LO PINTO, GOULD.
Minutes will be available at the next meeting for approval.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
COMMONS MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE MET ON FEBURARY 10, 88 with Larry Fabbroni
and Eric Datz of the DPW. Reeves and Cummings reported that Fabbroni has work
schedule priorities; he would like early input from CAB on new or major repairs and
projects for 1989 budget. DPW staff ' needed throughout the City. A reporting
mechanism for repairs and graffiti is needed. Penalties for graffiti artists are usually
not carried out by the courts. It was suggested that CAB speak to Judge Clynes and
P.R. Officer Sgt. Barnes about a work project sentence. It was suggested that the
assistance of a preservation planner would uncover ways to remove graffiti without
damage to buildings. Tania will check with New York City planners. Removal of
graffiti is scheduled for April,other things scheduled for warm weather are: brick
repair, plantings, repair of fountain, and furniture. Birds are still a problem with
the only apparent solution the replacement of the Bradford pear trees. Deming continues
to suggest feeding the birds birth control, this has been done elsewhere with success.
CAB will prepare requests for the 1989 DPW Commons maintenance budget and meet
with Fabbroni and Datz in Spring. All expressed gratitude for the cooperation of
Fabbroni and Datz on this issue.
THE TRADE FAIR BOOTH COMMITTEE will be designing a street scape of the Commons
as a part of the booth. All members are reminded to be available for booth duty on
April 23 & 24. Plan on three hour shifts please.
OLD BUSINESS:
THE MOBILE VENDING CART LOCATION MAP will be prepared in April. Final location
changes must be approved by C&O and Common Council.
THE MUSEUM ON THE COMMONS WILL COST $450.00, this is one half of the total cost.
Approval was given to spend $450.00, sharing costs and responsibilities with DIBA.
Approved 9-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
THE ITHACA FESTIVAL SCHEDULE AND PERMIT APPLICATION were presented by
Lo Pinto and Gould. The coordinators were congratulated on a fine schedule of events
and their request to use The Commons on June 2,3, and 4 was Approved 9-0.
DEMING WILL BE ON VACATION FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH; Betty Watkins at Ext 231
will refer calls to the proper sources of assistance or information. Some members will be
sources.
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON MARCH 18, 1988, 8:30 AM room 207.
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ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR CODE 607
COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MARCH , 1988
PRESENT: CUMMINGS, HAYES, LOUNSBERY, MILLER, REEVES, SCHLOUGH
UNDERWOOD, WERBIZKY
ABSENT: KATZ, SHEIKH
The minutes of the February 19, 1988 meeting were approved as written.
OLD BUSINESS:
Underwood handed out the most recent revisions of:
ITHACA COMMONS RULES
CAB OPERATIONS MANUAL
MOBILE VENDING CART REGULATIONS
These include all of the corrections and revisions approved by Common Council during the
past year.
Schlough reported no further developments in the tentative applications for the two new
mobile vending carts proposed by Marjorie Bitzer for a flower cart and by Tammi Loomis
for a fresh fruit and fruit drink cart. Marjorie Bitzer has been too busy with other
business to concentrate on developing the plans and getting approvals. Communication
with Tammi Loomis has been unsuccessful.
NEW BUSINESS:
Underwood reported on a late request from Steve Grahling for a cart to sell sandwiches
and hot dogs. She suggested that he obtain an application and information from the
Commons Coordinator's office (via Betty Watkins), or to contact Schlough. He has done
neither. The consensus of the Board was to discourage his attempt to obtain special
Common Council's approval of a request received well past the application deadline.
Furthermore, the Board did not express interest in approving an application to sell
products that duplicate what is already offered to the public from a very limited number
of vending carts.
Schlough reported a request from "Formerly Fannies" to place a movable sign on the
Commons within a foot of their wall on the presumption that other Commons vendors now
use such space for signs and products. Underwood stated that signs are not allowed on
the Commons and that the Plantation has been allowed to display flowers for many years
as an attractive addition to the appearance of the Commons.
An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program
COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MARCH 5, 1988 continued
THE APRIL MEETING SCHEDULE IS SET FOR APRIL 8 AND 22 AT 8:30 A.M. IN
ROOM 207 OF CITY HALL.
Respectfully submitted:
Charles Schlough
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ITHACA, NEW YORK 141350
OFFICE OF TELEPHONE: 272-1713
ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR CODE 607
COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
APRIL 8, 1988
PRESENT: HAYES, MILLER, REEVES, SCHLOUGH, SHEIKH, UNDERWOOD, WERBIZKY.
ABSENT: CUMMINGS, KATZ, LOUNSBERY, OSBORN.
The minutes of the March 5, 1988 meeting were corrected to read March 18, 1988.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
THE TRADE FAIR display will consist of eight 3 ft w and 6+'h panels hinged together
to form two 12 ft long screens. The Commons architectural street scape will be applied
to these screens to create a back drop for the typical Commons activities that will happen.
Members were asked to sign up for booth minding and donations of goods or services to
complete the booth and display. The trade fair will take place at the Pyramid Mall on
April 23, 10am-9pm 6 April 24, 12 noon-5pm.
OLD BUSINESS:
THE APRIL 22 MEETING WILL BE A WALKING TOUR OF THE COMMONS. The maintenance
projects for the 1989 budget will be identified in preparation for a meeting with DPW
representatives Fabbroni and Datz. Please meet at the flag pole at 9 am. Jon Meigs will
join CAB members to assist them with this task. Werbizky reported that she was still
waiting for word from New York City on safe and effective products used to remove
graffiti. Sheikh said that he had some success with the remover that Center Ithaca uses,
noting that it works well on smooth non-porous surfaces. It is hoped that a cooperative effort
between the DPW, Police Department and CAB can reduce the amount of graffiti. The amount
of graffiti on structures downtown has increased dramatically with the warm weather.
MOBILE VENDING CART LOCATIONS have not been reviewed yet. The fruit and juice
cart will not be on the Commons for summer 1988, both partners found full time jobs. The
deposit of $50.00 will be returned. No one has heard anything more from Steve Grahling
regarding his late request for a vendor application.
NEW BUSINESS :
THE POSSIBLE RETURN OF D,S.S. TO DOWNTOWN AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY near Woolworth Department Store has downtown merchants
concerned about the amount of available parking. It was requested that Deming ask
Paul Mazzarella from the Planning Dept. to discuss parking and the proposed new park-
ing garage at one of the May meetings.
A MARKET DAY ON THE COMMONS was discussed. Members could not agree on a way
to legally allow this type of an activity on a weekly basis. Deming will check with the
City Attorney to see what might be possible within the restrictions of the current rules
and regulations.
MEET AT THE FLAG POLE ON THE COMMONS AT 9 am ON FRIDAY APRIL 22, 1988
Resp,:ctfully su•mitted,
Je• n .' .4411emi
Commons Coordinator
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108 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
OFFICE OF TELEPHONE: 272-1713
ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR CODE 607
COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
MAY 6, 1988
PRESENT: CUMMINGS, LOUNSBERY, MILLER, OSBORN, REEVES, SCHLOUGH
SHEIKH, WERBIZKY, UNDERWOOD.
ABSENT: 'HAYES, KATZ
OTHERS: LO PINTO, MAZZARELLA, VAN CORT.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
THE COMMONS MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE AND OTHER C.A. B. MEMBERS joined Jon
Meigs for a walking tour of The Commons to review Commons maintenance. The April
22 tour provided information necessary for the meeting with Larry Fabboni and Eric
Datz. This meeting will be scheduled for June so the maintenance request for DPW '89
budget will be available in time for Datz to consider. Notes from the tour will be avail-
able at the next meeting.
THE DISCOVERING ITHACA TOURISM FAIR was a success. The Commons-Downtown-
D. I.B.A. booth won second prize ( design and participatory events ) . A special thank-
you to Schlough and Werbizky for their artistic contributions.to the design and production
of our booth and to Reeves and Underwood for their public relations work at the fair.
NEW BUSINESS:
AUTHORIZATION FOR C.A. B. TO GRANT WAIVERS to Commons Rules and Regulations
for activities connected with the Ithaca Centennial Celebration was passed by Common
Council. Ithaca Festival Coordinator, Perri Lo Pinto, asked to be allowed to: tie balloons
to the roof of the pavilions, tie banners that say ITHACA FESTIVAL CELEBRATION OF
THE CENTURY, wrap ribbons around cement supports of pavilions and attach balloons to
the clock towers. The C.A. B. voted 9-0 in favor of granting a waiver of 70.7 Posting
to the Ithaca Festival if approved by the BPW. Lo Pinto to appear at next BPW meeting.
A PARKING INFORMATION SESSION LED BY THYS VAN CORT and Paul Mazzarella of
The Planning Department revealed the following facts: parking availability should be
judged on the busiest days; all spaces filled on some days during Christmas holiday
season; Mayor, Planning and DPW want more parking but Common Council decides; if
Mental Health Dept. comes downtown it may stimulate to build immediately, 100 spaces
each for Mental Health and Social Services are needed, 400 spaces may be built; parking
under Green St. ramp will be wiped out with development in future; three prime sites
are being considered for new garage ( 200 block of West State St. opposite Family Med-
icine. . . must buy alot of buildings to tear down; Woolworth lot. . . .problems with agree-
ment with Mr. Abbott; behind Post Office winged off of Seneca Garage. . . . would add
180 spaces. It was noted that a traffic light should be added to Cayuga St. near exit
of the Woolworth lot. Also noted was the need for political awareness of the parking
management and space needs. It was suggested that a resolution for a garage pro-
posal be made for the capital budget review and be presented in a statement at the
public portion of Common Council. A meeting to discuss a joint effort among city
departments and boards to deal with the parking issue will be held on May 13 at
An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program"
COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING, MAY 6, 1988 continued
9:00 am in the 4th floor conference room of City Hall.
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON MAY 20, 1988 AT 8:30 am ROOM 207.
***********PLEASE NOTE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO BE***************
***********AVAILABLE TO ACT AS HOSTS FOR THE COMMONS***************
***********ADVISORY BOARD SPONSORED EVENT ON JUNE 02***************f
***********6PM-9PM FOR THE MUSEUM ON THE COMMONS, ITS***************'
***********YOUR SHOW SO PLEASE SHOW UP AND BE IN SUITS, ************/
***********DRESSES OR THE PERIOD COSTUME OF YOUR CHOICE************
PLEASE * PLEASE * PLEASE
Respectfully s bmitted,
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* This is our Centennial Event, you will not be asked again until 2088! ! ! !
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CITY OF ITHACA
108 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
OFFICE OF TELEPHONE: 272-1713
ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR . - CODE 607
COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
MAY 20, 1988
PRESENT: MILLER, OSBORN, REEVES, SCHLOUGH, UNDERWOOD, WERBIZKY.
ABSENT: CUMMINGS, HAYES, KATZ, LOUNSBERY, SHEIKH.
OTHER: N. SCHWARTZBACH.
The minutes of the April 8, 88 and May 6, 88 meetings were approved as written.
A REQUEST TO HANG A BANNER ON THE COMMONS TO CELEBRATE THE BICENTENN-
IAL of the radification of the constitution was granted contingent on approval of the
Board of Public Works ( approved 6-0 ) . Coordinator, Neil Schwartzbach will work
with the DPW on the installation of the banner that will hang during the Ithaca Festival
( Common Council waiver of 70.7 Posting ) .
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A REPORT ON THE PARKING COMMITTEE MEETING OF MAY 13, 88 was given by
Underwood. She stated that members agreed that because various departments and
boards were involved and duties and responsibilities were intertwined and overlapping
a joint ad hoc committee should be formed. This concept will be presented to the
appropriate Planning and DPW boards and committees for endorsement and then to Common
Council in the form of a resolution. Presently,parking management will be the short term
solution and a new facility or facilities the long term solution. A CAB member will speak
daring the public portion of the June meeting of Council to introduce the ad hoc
committee concept and request that a resolution be forthcoming.
THE COMMONS MAINTENANCE TOUR NOTES WERE REVIEWED by Underwood and are
attached to the minutes.
OLD BUSINESS:
PRESENTLY NOTHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT THE NEWSBOXES ON THE COMMONS.
The City Attorney's office stated that printed matter can not be judged on content
alone and until further research is done there is nothing that can be done about the
real estate advertisement booklets which appeared recently. There is a chance that a
specific space can be created,through legislation, that will confine this type of dispenser
to a designated location on or near The Commons or allow for a rack of our choice in
a designated location.
IT WAS NOTED THAT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE SKATE BOARD-
ING PROBLEM DOWNTOWN. Reeves suggested that Deming speak with Mike Cannon,
BPW liaison to The Youth Bureau Board.
MEMBERS SIGNED UP FOR HOST DUTY ON JUNE 2 , 6PM-9PM for the Museum On The
Commons. Schlough 6pm-9pm book signing, Underwood 6-7:30pm, Osborn 7-9pm, Reeves
7:30-9pm, Werbizky 6-7:30pm.
An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program"
COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MAY 20, 1988 continued
NEW BUSINESS:
OSBORN AND WERBIZKY VOLUNTEERED TO SERVE ON THE C.A.B. 1989 BUDGET
COMMITTEE . The first meeting will be held on June 8 at 9am in the 4th floor
conference room.
THURSDAY EVENING JUNE 2 WILL BE CONSIDERED AN INFORMAL MEETING AND
SERVE AS OUR FIRST MEETING OF THE MONTH.
THE NEXT FORMAL MEETING WILL BE ON FRIDAY JUNE .17, 1988 at 830AM INITHE
SECOND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM.
Respectfully subm'tted
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Jean S. Deming
Commons Coordinator
COMMONS WALKING TOUR (Schlough, Reeves, Underwood, Meigs, Katz,
April 22, 1988 Sheikh)
Trash Cans:
1. Replace all with different design? CAB would like input in
selection.
2. Replace garbage can by Aurora Street garage.
Graffetti - Removal :
1. Aurora Street Parking Garage - elevator door graffeti
2. Graffeti on telephone by "Vanguard Games" - Aurora Street.
Playground Repair:
1. Straighten posts
2. Replace gravel
Flag Pole:
1. No flag - why?
Towers:
1. Redesign Commons side of all 3 Towers - CAB would like input
2. Paint
Sidewalk Repair:
1. Paint on all entrances: no bikes - no skateboards
2. Replace sidewalk near Cayuga Street tower
Trees:
1. Remove Christmas light wires - Aurora Commons
2. Broken limb Aurora St. by Vanguard Games
3. Commons - near Norstar - level tree grates
4. Plant shrub & trees by East pavillion planter
Aurora St. b State St. Island
1. Plant flowers, shrubs or mow.
Light Poles:
1. Paint all
Fountain:
1. Edges of concrete need repair
2. Tree grates missing
3. Paint manhole cover? very rusty
Grates:
1. Clean all of the grates
Newspaper Boxes:
1. Remove "Homes Guide" Box
Amphitheater:
1. Patch edges
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ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
OFFICE OF TELEPHONE: 272-1713
ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR CODE 607
COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
JUNE 17, 1988
PRESENT: CUMMINGS, MILLER, OSBORN, REEVES, SCHLOUGH, SHEIKH, UNDERWOOD.
ABSENT: HAYES, KATZ, LOUNSBERY, WERBIZKY. (
OTHER: BORDEN, NAB'ORS.
The minutes of the May 20, 1988 meeting. were approved as written.
A REQUEST FOR AN OUTDOOR DINING PERMIT FOR T.J. TUESDAY'S was made by
Barbara Nabors and Richard Borden. A request for a permit to serve alcoholic bever-
ages will be made to Common Council and the A. B.C. Board. The members of the
C.A. B. recommended that the hours of food and beverage service be from 10am-10pm
and the T. I.P.S. training program be made available to the wait staff. The request
was granted pending approval of: Design Review Committee,Common Council, A. B.C.
Board ( 7-0 ) . The request will be forwarded to the B&A Committee for the June 23,
88 meeting and the Design Review Committee.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
THE PARKING COMMITTEE HAS PREPARED A REQUEST FOR AN AD HOC COMMITTEE
to study the parking problems in the Central Business District. Underwood presented
this request to Common Council at the June 8, 1988 meeting. The Planning and Develop-
ment Committee will prepare the resolution which will be supported by the C.A.B. and
B.P.W. Miller will discuss the July 7-29 closing of the Seneca St. Garage with the Mayor.
THE LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR THE C. B.D. is continuing to work on
various projects including: parking, upper story development, and a Downtown Promotion
Council.
THE COMMONS MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE WILL BE MEETING WITH D.P.W. REPRESENT-
ATIVES to decide on the maintenance projects for the 1989 budget. Bicycles and
skate boards continue to be a problem. Bicycle racks are needed, no bicycle stencils
need to be redone and skate boarders are chipping the edges of the concrete surfaces.
As always, bicycle and skate board rules need better enforcement.
OLD BUSINESS :
THE ITHACA FESTIVAL AND THE MUSEUM ON THE COMMONS WERE VERY SUCCESSFUL.
Festival coordinators, Lo Pinto and Gould,are to be congratulated for a job well done.
Deming thanked board members that volunteered to act as hosts during the opening of
the museum. It was noted that the Grapevine did an outstanding two page spread on
the artists and their work. All agreed that the Thursday evening Festival activity on
The Commons was a great public relations event.
NEW BUSINESS :
THE DOWNTOWN ITHACA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION HAS REQUESTED THAT THE FALL
CRAFT FAIR BE HELD ON SUNDAY. Deming expressed concern that the policy of
scheduling cultural events was being changed. Very few major Commons wide events
are scheduled during the year, some have been combined to accommodate the merchants
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COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 17, 88 continued
request for fewer major events on Saturdays. The Commons is the only public facility
where many traditional events can be held and event planners feel that activities and
performers deserve participants and audiences. After a long discussion it was agreed
that the craft fair should continue on a Saturday. Cummings suggested that the craft
fair be a juried show of skilled regional craftsmen, include some craft demonstrations and
be limited to a reasonable number of participants in all categories. Craftsmem should have
a sales certificate and tax number on file with the City Clerk.
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON FRIDAY JULY 15, 1988 at 8:30 am.
Re pectfully sub itted,
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CITY OF ITHACA Ithaca, N.Y.
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ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
OFFICE OF TELEPHONE: 272-1713
ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR CODE 607
COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
JULY 15, 1988
PRESENT: CUMMINGS, LOUNSBERY, OSBORN, REEVES, SCHLOUGH, SHEIKH,
UNDERWOOD, WERBIZKY.
ABSENT: HAYES, KATZ, MILLER.
The minutes of the June 17, 1988 meeting were approved as written.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
THE COMMONS MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE MET WITI-F-ERIC• DATZ on June 29th.
Reeves reported that repair and replacement of the brickwork and the planters
will be done in 1988. Major projects proposed for 1989 are concrete replacement
and an upgrade of the Commons electrical system. Datz does not support additional
funds for graffiti removal but suggested the C.A. B. write a memo requesting such
and he will submit it with the 1989 budget request. Members agreed that the memo
should be sent. ( See attached )
PARKING COMMITTEE MEMBERS UNDERWOOD AND SCHLOUGH attended the inform-
ation gathering sessions on July 12 with parking expert Larry Hahn, Executive V.P.
of Travers Associates. City officials and members of the public discussed various
points of view about parking problems, real and perceived, in the Downtown and
surrounding residential neighborhood. The sessions were held so Mr. Hahn could
get a clearer perception of the situation before submitting a proposal for a parking
study to the Planning Department.
OLD BUSINESS:
COMMON COUNCIL HAS GIVEN THE C.A. B. THE AUTHORITY TO ACT on late
applications for Mobile Vending Carts on The Commons. Paul Poggi will be oper-
ating a mobile ice cream cart from mid July through October.
A REQUEST FOR THE PARTIAL FUNDING OF A DEMOGRAPHIC STUDY of the greater
Ithaca area was suggested for the 1989 budget. Deming said that current demographic
information does not give a true picture of the potential buying power of the commun-
ity because of the way students are figured into the data. This information would
provide accurate figures that could be packaged and presented for use by local
businesses and potential new businesses being recruited to the area. A clear picture
of this market would be a valuable tool in determing the needs of the community when
developing the space under the Green St. Garage and recuiting business to occupy
existing or anticipated vacancies. Present businesses would find this information valuable
in assessing how their goods or services match the needs of the consumers. David
Sher Associates, Inc. will be submitting a proposal for the preparation and packaging
of the demographic study. The board agreed to include the study in the 1989 budget
request.
NEW BUSINESS:
AN UPDATE OF THE COMMONS DIRECTORY AND LISTINGS OF ALL DOWNTOWN
BUSINESSES are being done by Deming and student staff to assist the Planning
Department in completing this project.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program'
COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING OF JULY 15, 1988 continued
A PERMIT REQUEST BY THE FINGER LAKES FOOD AND WINE ASSOCIATION to
hold a day long food and wine festival on The Commons in conjunction with Center
Ithaca was granted to organization representative Denny Hayes. Food will be displayed
and available for tasting and sale on The Commons, wine will be in Center Ithaca.
The day long event will be a part of a one week area festival and will be held on
Wednesday August 10, 1988. Organizers hope to make this an annual event that will
celebrate the locally grown and produced foods and beverages of the region. This
event is done in cooperation with the Visitor Industry Council of Tompkins County.
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON AUGUST 19, 1988 at 8:30am in the second
floor conference room.
Respectfully submitted, .
Jean S. Deming
Commons Coordinator
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OFFICE OF TELEPHONE: 272-1713
ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR CODE 607
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TO: ERIC DATZ, BUILDINGS SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
FROM: JEAN S. DEMING, COMMONS COORDINATOR
COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD
RE: GRAFFITI REMOVAL, 1989 COMMONS MAINTENANCE BUDGET
DATE: JULY 20, 1988
As discussed in the 1989 Commons Maintenance Budget Meetings with you and
Larry Fabbroni, the proliferation of graffiti in the Downtown area is of great
concern to the Commons Advisory Board. As you know the C.A. B. has been
exploring ways to control this form of visual pollution; many of us have act-
ually been out trying,somewhat unsuccessfully,to remove graffiti that remains
for months at a time. Information available on controlling graffiti states that
" immediate removal and prosecution are the way to discourage the graffiti
artist : . . .".
The C.A. B. realizes that you do not have enough staff time available to
remove graffiti more often than a few times a year; we are also aware that
to be effective in reducing the amount of graffiti a cooperative effort with
the Police Department will be necessary. Would you please ask for additional
money in your 1989 Commons Maintenance Budget request to provide a staff
member or contractual service that will remove graffiti promptly?
The graffiti,unfortunately, projects a negative image of The City of Ithaca;
lack of immediate action is a signal to offenders that they can continue to
deface city property without risk of penality or removal of their message.
The C.A. B. would appreciate your help in solving this problem, not only
Downtown but throughout the city.
'An Equal Opportunity Empinynr with an Alhrmahuc Action Program'
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CITY OF ITHACA
108 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
OFFICE OF TELEPHONE: 272-1713
ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR CODE 607
COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 19, 1988
PRESENT: CUMMINGS, HAYES, KATZ, OSBORN, REEVES, SHEIKH,
WERBIZKY, UNDERWOOD.
ABSENT: LOUNSBERY, MILLER, SCHLOUGH.
The minutes of the July 15, 1988 meeting were approved as written.
PERMIT REQUESTS:
MARK CARROLL OF ITHACA COMPACT DISC, INC. was granted a permit to direct
amplified sound toward the Ithaca Commons. The music played will be available for
sale within the store, will be played during normal business hours at a very low sound
level ( 65 decibels ) that can only be heard within 25 feet of the store, and will not
be played before 10 am or after 9 pm. The revocable permit was granted through
February 15, 1989 ( 8-0 ) .
LOUIS CASSANITI'S REQUEST TO USE CARD TABLES TO EXPAND HIS PRODUCT
LINE OFFERED at his mobile vending cart was denied. Board members suggested
that Cassaniti modify his mobile vending cart to accommodate lemon and tea drinks
( 8-0 ) .
COMMITTEE REPORTS :
COMMONS MAINTENANCE requests for 1989 are being prepared for the B. P.W. review.
Underwood asked Reeves if it would be possible to have the concrete cleaning process
done again as the concrete was stained and dirty. Reeves explained that presently
the Commons is receiving the maxium amount of maintenance that the D.P.W. feels
is necessary and all B. P.W. members and D.P.W. administrators are very busy trying
to prepare the 1989 budget.
OLD BUSINESS:
THE 1989 COMMONS ADVISORY BUDGET was reviewed by Deming. Hayes and Sheikh
felt that the City should not fund any demographic study and such studies should be
done by individual businesses or organizations. Members decided that the $5,000
requested for the demographic study should be used for additional advertising and
image building for Ithaca in 1989 to take advantage of the attention Ithaca will receive
during the " I love New York Spring Festival in the Finger Lakes Region " and the
Empire State Games in August. It is time to redesign the generic " Discover Ithaca's
Secrets " ad, so the additional advertising money could be used in many other cooperative
ways to gain a lot of exposure for the community and its activities and events. The
rest of the budget was approved as presented. The mobile vending carts, as a source
of Commons income, were discussed at length. It was decided that the current fee and
application procedure would remain as it is. Commons income for 1988 has not met
projections due to fewer vendors and changes in the location and sponsorship of the
craft fairs.
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 1988 AT 8:30 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean S. Deming
An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program"
Commons Coordinator
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CITY OF ITHACA
108 EAST GREEN STREET
ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
OFFICE OF TELEPHONE: 272-1713
ITHACA COMMONS COORDINATOR CODE 607
COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
SEPTEMBER 30, 1988
PRESENT: CUMMINGS, KATZ, OSBORN, REEVES, SCHLOUGH, SHEIKH.
ABSENT: HAYES, LOUNSBERY, MILLER, WERBIZKY, UNDERWOOD.
The minutes of the August 19, 1988 meeting were approved as written.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
THE MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE REPORTED THAT THE NO BICYCLE STENCILS
AND THE BICYCLE RACKS had not been replaced yet. It was hoped that the
D.P.W. would have restenciled and replaced the racks in Bank Alley by the time
the college students returned. Bicycles are chained to the towers making it very
difficult to open poster display board doors. Reeves said she would call this to
the attention of the B.P.W. It was also mentioned that the work on the towers still
needed to be done as a part of the 1988 maintenance request.
THE LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE REPORTED THAT the D. I . B.A. was in
the process of reviewing applications for the promotions director position. Cornell
students will continue to work with the committee and Commons Coordinator to
gather information on CBD occupants and users.
OLD BUSINESS :
MEMBERS CONTINUED THE DISCUSSION THAT STARTED AT THE LAST MEETING
ABOUT MOBILE VENDING CARTS and how to encourage more vendors to apply.
Sheihk reported on his trip to The Church Street Marketplace in Burlington, Vt.
He said that outdoor dining and mobile vending are so successful that it is almost
a problem with crowded walkways and pedestrian traffic flow. Burlington provides
use of electrical outlets and other conveniences for vendors. Sheihk added that
food vending is most popular, others added that we should not limit vending to just
food. Katz volunteered to do an article on promoting vending for the Grapevine
and also help with a cart promotions programs.
NEW BUSINESS:
THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE COMMONS:in. October:
Apple Harvest Weekend 7,8, & 9 Fall Craft Fair 8 & 9, Disability Awareness Day 15,
Halloween Parade 31 . Copies of the Fall Finger Lakes Magazine were distributed
with a mention about the Commons activities featured in the Four Seasons Ithaca
advertorial, Experience The Harvest, and the display ad on pages 8 & 9.
THE FUTURE OF DOWNTOWN ITHACA, what we want the downtown to be like
in 10-20 years,will be discussed at the next meeting. Schlough handed out a guide
for the discussion and asked members to be prepared to discuss their concerns and
ideas at the October 21, 1988 meeting. Also think about the CAB's role in shaping
the future; should our role be permanent or temporary until another public/private
group can be established?
THE NEXT MEETING IS AT 8:30 AM ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 21, 1988.
Respectfully submitted,
An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program" Jean Deming
Commons Coordinator
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COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 18, 1988
PRESENT: HAYES, LOUNSBERY, MILLER, OSBORN, REEVES, SCHLOUGH,
WERBIZKY, UNDERWOOD.
ABSENT: CUMMINGS, KATZ, SHEIKH.
The minutes of the October 21 , 1988 meeting were approved as written.
OLD BUSINESS :
THE FUTURE OF DOWNTOWN ITHACA discussion from last meeting was continued
but the focus remained on parking related issues. Members responded to a question
from a merchant survey ranking the types of development they would like to see in
downtown. The question will be sent to absent members for their response. Schlough
reported that the parking study would be taking place over the next 4-5 months. The
Planning Department anticipates recommendations on additional parking needs, site, man-
agement of existing facilities, and future needs.
THE COMMONS' 1989 BUDGET will be reviewed by the B&A committee on November 21 .
The Mayor cut the advertising line from $5,000 to $3,000, the rest remains the same.
Anyone wishing to attend this meeting is welcome and can assist in defending our
requests.
THE $20,000 FIVE YEAR MAINTENANCE PLAN for major Commons repairs was cut from
the D.P.W. budget, Reeves also reported that she was uncertain what would happen to
the plan for future years. It was suggested that any money left in this line for 1988
be encumbered so that it would not be lost again as in the past year. Deming agreed
to ask E. Datz to encumber remaining funds. Deming reported that it was unclear
what money was available to replace trees on the Commons and that the replacement
schedule was vague at best, due to conflicts and lack of attendance on the Shade
Tree Commission. Deming was asked to get a list of Shade Tree Commission duties
for Underwood. Werbizky suggested we discuss tree replacement problems with
Cummings because she understands the Shade Tree Commission.
NEW BUSINESS :
PLANS FOR THE PROPOSED CENTER ITHACA EXPANSION were handed out and dis-
cussed. Members were concerned over the loss of 96 parking spaces and the need for
100 spaces that the development would create. Many stressed that timing was the most
important issue and wondered if the project could wait until the results of the parking
study were in, also if the contract between Center Ithaca Associates and the City would
allow an extension of the starting date. Concerns about the structural integrity of the
Green St. Garage were brought up and what temporary parking would be available until
a new parking structure was completed. Members requested a meeting be scheduled with
B. Grey, T. Van Cort and R. Nash. Meeting to be held at their convenience.
THE LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE & CORNELL DEPT. OF REGIONAL PLANNING
students are preparing a downtown merchants and users study. The survey has been
designed and will be conducted spring semester '89. Support and cooperation will be
important in gathering this valuable information.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program"
COMMONS ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 11 /18/1988 continued
THE DOWNTOWN ITHACA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION has hired Susan Gould as their
Marketing and Promotions Director. Susan was Assistant Coordinator of the 1988 Ithaca
Festival.
THE ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 2
at 6:30pm in Center Ithaca. The Commons Advisory Board is the host for this activity,
volunteers are: Lounsbery, Osborn, Schlough, Underwood, Werbizky.
THE CENTENNIAL COMMISSION ARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE invited members to
attend a reception and preview of the Art for Public Places Collection on November 30,
from 4:30-7:00 in room 207 ( Centennial Conference Room ) .
THE DECEMBER MEETING DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED , discussion of Center Ithaca pro-
posed expansion, with Grey, Nash and Van Cort.
Respectfully submitted,
Je n Demin•
Commons,Cordinator