2025, 04-29 - Historical Old South Gaylord Street

Old South Gaylord BID Board Meeting

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When:

April 29, 2025 9:00 am

WhERE:

Modern Bungalow 1028 S Gaylord St Denver CO 80209

Agenda:

South Gaylord Street BID Board Meeting

Tuesday, April 29, 2025; 9am

Location: Modern Bungalow 1028 S Gaylord St Denver CO

Approval of Minutes

Treasurer’s report – Joyce Bickel

Old Business

Board Appointments – Matt Hubbard
- I have a meeting scheduled on Thursday with Esther Lee Leach. (Senior Advisor – Community Partnerships, Boards & Commissions) She is going to provide all the steps and help us get our board appointed by the mayor.
Funding– What we have learned
- Tabor cap for in increases is 10.5%, every 2 years (5.25% per year)
- All changes must be done via an election.
Snow Removal – Post Mordum
- Winter is over (probably) let’s have an open discussion about how snow removal was handled this year, and make some plans for how we want to handle it in the future.

New Business

Proposed Mission
- “Our goal is to perpetuate a thriving South Gaylord Street that serves all of our stakeholders.”
Proposed New Budget
- I want our funds to be spent in 3 areas:
  1. Maintenance: Fix what needs to be fixed.
  2. Improve: How our streetscape can match the thriving neighborhood around us
  3. Marketing / PR
Proposed Marketing Plan
- Make Gaylord Street Web presence a “Good Follow”
  1. Dynamic and active Instagram / Facebook / Ticktoc
  2. Like and share all reasonable posts by our merchants
  3. Neighborhood events / Partnerships / Sponsorships
Proposed New Roles
- Block Manager – Part time 5-10 hours a week
- Marketing / PR – Contract with a company for posts and videos

Open Session – Everyone

New Idea, new goals, new improvements, new issues

Meeting Notes:

South Gaylord Street BID Meeting Notes

📅 April 29, 2025 | 📍 1028 S. Gaylord St, Denver, CO | 🕘 9:00 AM
📧 Board Contact: President@southgaylordstreet.com

Attendance

• Matt Hubbard – President; Modern Bungalow
• Joyce Bickel – Treasurer; Property Owner, 1091–1099 S. Gaylord
• Philippe Failyau – Secretary; Perdida and Tap & Dough
• Jim DeSena – Property Owner (Absent)
• Lisa Figlino – Board Member; Wish Gifts (Absent)

• Jeannie Yi – Beauty Box • Tiaja Piere – Aesthetician • Kathy King – Barbara & Co.
• Tim Felkner – Tim’s Cocktails • Danielle Liagre – Beauty Box
• Makayla Predhome – Beauty Box • Maris Johansson – Broomtail

Meeting Highlights

Approval of Minutes: Previous meeting minutes were reviewed and approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Financial report presented by Joyce Bickel.
Board Appointment Update: Formal mayoral appointments are in progress, expected by May or June.
Mill Levy Overview: Matt reviewed the process and importance of Mill Levy funding.

Proposals

Hire a Block Manager: Proposed to oversee operations, manage service providers, and coordinate budget submission to DOLA/City, reducing the burden on business owners.
Hire a PR Firm: Suggested to promote the district via social media and other channels. Info gathering is underway; attendees agreed on the value of cross-promotion.

Operational & Maintenance Topics

Block Maintenance: Ongoing issues identified and prioritized.
Snow Removal Strategy: Two options discussed:
• Hire commercial snow service and sell the UTV
• Retain contract labor and keep the UTV
➡ Further research and cost analysis underway.

Landscaping Enhancements:
Group noted current mismatched planters give a “low-end” look.

The BID has a design plan with cohesive elements including pergolas and benches to create welcoming gathering areas.
📌 Full plan available at SouthGaylord.com under the BID tab.

Funding for Landscaping:
Efforts ongoing to secure General Obligation Bond funding from the City. Further discussion planned.

Merchant Feedback & Ideas

Concerns:
• Uneven walking surfaces (safety hazard)
• Dirty storefronts
• Businesses using public trash cans improperly
• FireFly event blocks access, reducing foot traffic and sales

Event Suggestions:
• First Friday or Sunday? Retail Nights
• Progressive Dinners at restaurants with live music
• Bring back the popular Holiday Walk
➡ Preference for events that avoid street closures and parking disruptions.

Get Involved

Have feedback, ideas, or want to help improve South Gaylord Street?
📧 Email: President@southgaylordstreet.com