July 2023 NBA Meeting Report and Notes
Niwot Business Association
Monthly Report 07/11/2023
11 July 2023 / 6:00 PM Hosted by Fritz Family Brewing
ATTENDEES
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NOTES FROM THE PRESIDENT
Summer is here,and Niwot is vibrant with so much of what makes Niwot special. The NBA helps make so much of this come true! There are flowers along 2nd Ave and in Cottonwood Square that make visitors and Niwotians smile each day. There are events each week, like Dancing Under the Stars and Rock & Rails, as festivals such as Flower Fest and Honey Bee Harvest Festival. There are special events to encourage people to come enjoy Niwot such as Pampered Pooch Walk and the House Blend Band series. As the weather warms, come outside and join in the Niwot fun!
NOTES FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT
Lobsterfest was a huge success- we had great weather, sold out tickets and raised around $3000 for the Niwot Sculpture park – great work from the Lobsterfest committee – Linda Klueber, Mary Coonce and Deb Fowler – thank you to all who have contributed to the silent auction and all the volunteers who helped.
Some smaller events coming up will be a dog walk around on July 15th 10am – 2pm – any businesses can give away dog related gifts. Then a where’s waldo scavenger hunt around town in August is in the planning – watch this space for more details.
NOTES FROM THE SECRETARY
ACCESS TO MONTHLY MEETING NOTES
If you wish previous reports, NBA bylaws, or meeting notes, please send your request to [email protected]
Thank you to Fritz Family Brewing for hosting! See https://www.fritzfamilybrewers.com/ to learn more about this business.
The NBA Executive Board has volunteer positions to be filled and, if you are interested in these positions,, or to learn more, please email [email protected].
Please read about the NBA Exec Board positions here Succession Planning/Primer for NBA Executive Board Final Version
The meeting schedule has been emailed to you each, and please reach out to [email protected] if you wish a paper copy. It is also listed below. I have attempted to have some new and some favorite hosts with beautiful venues for each month in 2023. Thank you to everyone who has agreed to host the NBA this year!
| 2023 | |||
| MAY | 02-May-23 | 09-May-23 | Niwot Realty |
| JUNE | 06-Jun-23 | 13-Jun-23 | Osmosis/Niwot Feed Gallery |
| JULY | Wed 05 Jul-2 |
At each meeting of the NBA for 2023, there will be a meeting topic and a speaker to talk for 10-20 minutes. If you have a topic that you would like discussed, or if you would like to be a speaker, please reach out to [email protected]. Future topics include having the L.I.D.speak about how they work with the NBA to make Niwot the wonderful town it is, and to have Boulder Sheriff come to talk about safety for your business in August.
Ribbon cuttings are back! If you wish to do a ribbon cutting for your NEW Niwot business, or if your business has a 1st, 5th, 10th, or other anniversary, please reach out to [email protected] for insights, support, and the world’s biggest pair of fake scissors. There is a streamlined process for Ribbon Cuttings, so even if your business is not new-ish to Niwot and the NBA, you may wish to create a buzz by hosting a Ribbon Cutting.
NOTES FROM MEMBERSHIP
- Membership Numbers
| # of members | New since last month | % current on dues | % Gold | Dues Revenue YTD |
| 134 | 1 | 70 | $14900 |
- Julie Stenz is the NBA Membership Chair. If you know of a new business in Niwot, please invite them to reach out to Julie Stenz, the NBA Membership Chair at [email protected]
- In 2023, 4 new members joined the NBA!
- Watch your email (and spam folders) for membership dues. Membership dues are due by the end of March 2023 if your business wishes to be included in the NBA Directory. Contact [email protected] if you do not receive an invoice or if it is incorrect. If you would like to pay dues for 2023, pay online or mail a check to P.O.Box 92, Niwot, CO 80544
- To be included in the 2023 Directory, reach out to Julie Stenz soon! The directory will be published in JULY 2023
- Julie will be reaching out to many individual businesses to ask if they want one-on-one help with the updated website.
- Information about membership can be found in a document sent to each of you. Please reach out if you wish for more information!
NOTES FROM NIWOT MARKETING
Stats for May2023.
NOTES FROM RETAIL COMMITTEE
We had a wonderful June meeting. The retailers are looking forward to upcoming summer events, including new events The Flower Festival and Where’s Waldo. There was discussion about 1st Friday Art walks and participation as well as the Winot Niwot juried Art event. We also discussed our experiences of owning and operating a retail business in Niwot.
NOTES FROM STREETSCAPES
Eddie Running Wolf’s Tree Carving:
The Spear Lodge Man tree sculpture was cut down on Saturday, Oct 3, 2021 and was moved to Jeff Wolcott’s bay late Fall on Niwot Road.Repairs have begun, and this will be a labor of love and time. We expect to have the repairs done by late summer or early fall, 2023. Maquettes that are 18-24 inches tall are being designed to be sold to help fund this project.
Open House
Jeff Wolcott, Dustin Wolf and the Niwot Cultural Arts Association are hosting an Open House on the First Friday of July, Friday, July 7th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Jeff’s shop at 9700 Niwot Road. Please carpool if you can as parking is limited. Jeff and Dustin will describe the restoration process and the restored sculpture will be available for viewing.
Maquettes
The project to have maquettes of Eddie Running Wolf’s Tree Carving is coming into being. Dave Lee and the class at CU have made 3D print images of this sculpture. Thank you to Dave Lee! Image below:
Here, also, is a link with a video about restoration. https://niwotsculptures.weebly.com/
Requests for Streetscapes will be made to the L.I.D. by Eric Bergeson for now.
Anyone interested in helping Niwot Streetscapes, please reach out to any NBA Member and to Eric.
NOTES FROM VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
- Alison Steele of Niwot Market has agreed to become the NBA Volunteer Coordinator. THANK YOU, Alison! As she takes on this role, she may reach out to NBA members who have volunteered before for advice and to volunteer again, and she is likely to reach out to NBA members who could join as volunteers. Volunteers are what makes Niwot hum with zest and activities all year long!
- Upcoming needs: See Keep Niwot Strong and please volunteer for 1-2 events!
- Interested in serving the community with us? Have a youth group or student in mind to volunteer? Contact Alison Steele at [email protected]
- Other ideas for events? Reach out to any of the NBA Board members by clicking on any of the email addresses in this report, or by contacting [email protected]
NOTES FROM ROCK & RAILS
- Rock & Rails’ 2023 season opens June 1st and runs through August 31st, for a total of 14 concerts this year! The ever-popular summer concert series is currently seeking sponsors, and there are a range of packages to choose from. For sponsorship information, contact Kathy Trauner at [email protected].
- Check out the lineup at https://niwot.com/rock-rails/
- If you would like to volunteer at a concert as a greeter, contact Alison Steele at [email protected].
- The first 3 concerts of the season have gone smoothly, thanks to the efforts of the volunteers. Rain interrupted the June 15 concert, but CW and 20 Hands High resumed performing after a 30-minute break. The event is co-managed by the NBA and the Niwot Cultural Arts Association, with Dan Hawk of the NBA and Vicki Maurer and Dan Hawk of the NCAA serving as co-managers.
NOTES FROM KEEP NIWOT STRONG
EVENTS
See https://niwot.com/upcoming-events/
Save the dates with all the following fun :
July 2023
- July1-Aug 31 Why Not Niwot Art Show People’s Choice Voting
- July 4 Fourth of July in Niwot!
- July 7 First Friday Art Walk
- July 15 House Blend Band(2nd Ave Summer Concert Series) 6-9pm
- July 15 Pampered Pooch Walk 10-2p
- July 25th Kindness Counts Whistlestop Park
August 2023
- August 4 First Friday Art Walk
- August 5 Flower Fest
- August 19 House Blend Band(2nd Ave Summer Concert Series) 6-9pm
- August 26 Cottonwood Concerts 2-9pm
- August 31st Rock and Rails last night of 2023
September 2023
- Sept 1 First Friday Art Walk
- Sept 7 Jared Foundation Concert
- Sept 9 House Blend Band(2nd Ave Summer Concert Series) 6-9pm
- Sept 16th Honeybee Festival
- Sept 23rd Niwot Out and About
- Sept 30th Oktoberfest
NOTES FROM EDUCATION OUTREACH
This position is open for applicants.
To reach out for linking your business with Niwot High for mentorship or jobs, reach out to Adam Lotito [email protected]
NOTES FROM TREASURER
Specific questions about the NBA budget can be directed to [email protected].
Please see below the financials for the approved LID requests to date. So many great events are planned this year. If you want to get involved with any of these, contact Deb Fowler or me and we will refer you to the specific Champion.
I recently sent out reminder invoices for those who have not yet paid membership dues. We have received about 75% of the membership dues. If you have not yet paid, or need an invoice, please contact me at the email listed above.
| NBA Financials as of 07/10/23 | Budget | Actual YTD |
| 2023 | 2023 | |
| Revenue | ||
| Membership Dues | $21,000.00 | $17,100.00 |
| Events- | 15,128.60 | |
| Paypal Income & Chargepoint | 340.00 | 417.90 |
| Rock and Rails | $20,000.00 | 0 |
| Roll over Previous Year | $20,052.00 | 19,359 |
| Total Revenue | $62,676.00 | $52,005.50 |
| Expenses | ||
| Marketing/Advertising | $19,000.00 | 12,100.00 |
| Events | $5,510.00 | 15,235.16 |
| Maintenance/Infrastructure | 4,500.00 | 4,749.26 |
| Operating Costs | $11,985.00 | 3522.59 |
| Contingency/Misc | 5,000.00 | 480.00 |
| Total Costs | $45,995.00 | $36,087.01 |
| Net Revenue* | $15,397.00 | $15,918.49 |
| *Overage used as a contingency for Non Profit rollover for 2024 | ||
| Current Assets | ||
| Cash In Bank | 56,994.16 | |
| Accounts Receivable | ||
| Membership | $9,800.00 | |
| Boulder County LID Reimbursements | 24,135.46 | |
| Total Accounts Receivable | $33,935.46 | |
HERE IS THE LINK TO THE L.I.D. Strategic Plan: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12oX9sdAy42K8lxpaMNmcUtFz3R44wn2Y5RKOf7tQIUM/edit
| LID REQUESTS TO 07/06/23 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUNDING CATEGORIES | Project | Submitting Organization | Amount Requested | Amount Approved |
| MAINTENANCE: | ||||
| 1/5/2023 | 2023 General Maintenance | NBA | $ 16,000.000 | $ 16,000.00 |
| 05/23 | Town Administrator | NBA | 14,400.00 | 14,400.00 |
| TOTAL | $ 30,400.00 | |||
| EVENTS: | ||||
| 03/23 | Lucky Niwot Day | NBA | 4797.00 | 4797.00 |
| 04/04/23 | House Blend Band Concerts | NBA | 6920.00 | 6920.00 |
| 05/23 | Cottonwood Concerts | Tavern | 12,000.00 | 10,000.00 |
| 05/23 | Around the World Day | NBA | 5769.00 | 5769.00 |
| 05/23 | Rock and Rails | NCAA | 10,000.00 | 10,000.00 |
| 05/23 | Fourth of July Parade | NCA | 3,130.00 | 3,130.00 |
| 05/23 | Dancing Under the Stars | NBA | 7350.00 | 7,350.00 |
| 05/23 | Honeybee Festival | NBA | 6,720.00 | 6,720.00 |
| 06/23 | Flower Fest | NBA | 4,550.00 | 4,550.00 |
| 06/23 | Oktoberfest | NCAA | 6,203.00 | 6,203.00 |
| 06/23 | Find Waldo- Wandering JFIsh | NBA | 1,350.00 | 1,350.00 |
| 06/23 | First Friday Art Walk | NCAA | 2,985.00 | 2,985.00 |
| 06/23 | MS 150 Welcome Party | NBA | 5,964.00 | 5,964.00 |
| TOTAL | 75,738.00 | |||
| MARKETING/ADVERTISING | ||||
| 02/23 | EDD Salary 1st Quarter | NBA | 7500.00 | 7500.00 |
| 05/23 | Marketing Full Year | NBA | 40,490.00 | 40,490.00 |
| Marketing Total: | 47,990.00 | |||
| INFRASTRUCTURE: | ||||
| 12/22 | Left Hand Grange Improvement | Multiple | 15,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
| 01/23 | Connectivity HWY 119 | NBA | 10,000.00 | 10,000..00 |
| 04/04/23 | Flowers Material & Labor | NBA | 24,890.00 | 24,890.00 |
| 04/04/23 | House Blend Stage | NBA | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 |
| Infrastructure Total | 56,890.00 | |||
| TOTAL | 210,018.00 | |||
Meeting Notes
Eric Bergeson opened the meeting and thanked Cory and Kelly Buenning of Fritz Family Brewing for hosting the NBA and for having two years of successful business. There will be a 2nd Anniversary Party at Fritz Family Brewing on Saturday July 22! Come join the fun!
Eric noted that Niwot is full of activities that draw families and individuals to town. He thanked businesses for supporting these events!
Mary Coonce noted that the with Angela Hudgkins help, they are getting out invoices for NBA membership
Eric Bergeson asked for new members to introduce themselves. Tree and Donald Schmidt own a travel company in Niwot https://beyondborabora.com/ and they invite all NBA members to reach out; we all could use a vacation now and then! Skyla of La Musette was introduced, and Eric Bergeson complimented all of her hard work.
Teecy Stately of Rocky Mountain Christian Church has a special needs prom in September and all the guests get carriage rides, dancing, dinner, and fun! All of this is through corporate sponsorship. Please volunteer or sponsor. https://rocky.church/shine/
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Mary Colwell of Niwot Rotary spoke. The Rotary Peach Sale is ongoing and will close on July 25. The peaches are 10 pound flats and $35. https://niwotrotary.square.site/
Catherine McHale spoke about Kindness Counts on July 25th. https://niwot.com/events/kindness-counts-2023/
National Night Out is August 1st and if any one wants to do a booth please reach out to Kathy Koehler at niwot.org. https://niwot.org/nno-2023/
Anne Postle talked about the Why Not Niwot Art Show. There are over 30 art pieces on display. Please pick up a ballot at Osmosis Art and Architecture or any business that has an art piece and vote on your favorite! https://niwot.com/events/why-not-niwot-art-show-peoples-choice-voting/
Biff Warren noted that the Niwot Semi Marching Band will play at the Rockies game this Friday. https://niwotarts.org/semi-marching-free-grange-band/#:~:text=A%20community%20band%20of%20all,for%20Niwot%20and%20local%20events.
Biff Warren spoke about the NBA and how it began. Thirty years ago, Niwot business owners got together to create the L.I.D. to help with construction and maintenance of Niwot roads and lighting. It was agreed that a 0.5% sales tax to build the drainage system and pave the road would be instituted.
Fast forward to 2001 and the Colorado State statute was amended to improve not just the infrastructure, but also to do marketing. There was, however, no funding for this. When Bill Ritter was governor, the percentage was increased to 1%.There was then an amendment to fund events (except alcohol)and this passed. Since 2008, the L.I.D. has been influential in all Niwot events and in building relationships with Boulder County works and commissioners.
NBA, NCA, property owners, and business owners make up the L.I.D. of 9 members. There are Boulder County representatives on this grouping also. They meet on the first Tuesday of each month at Niwot Inn, and these meetings are open to the public; you are welcome to attend!
The LID encompasses 2nd Ave and Cottonwood Square and Left Hand Animal Hospital. The criteria of the L.I.D. is that there must be 3 Niwot residents, 1 NBA rep, 1 NCA rep, and 3 business representatives. See https://bouldercounty.gov/government/boards-and-commissions/niwot-local-improvement-district/
Eric talked about the strategic plan for Niwot.https://assets.bouldercounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/2022-2026-Niwot-Local-Improvement-District-Strategic-Plan.pdf
Eric wanted to communicate what the L.I.D. has picked for priorities. The LID’s mission is to effectively and best use the 1% tax that is the LID. Eric noted that things have grown, and the current revenue is about $300,000 and the LID spends 80% of this each year, and keps the rest as a reserve. The 6.18% sales tax is Boulder tax, and in the LID district, there is 1% additional to all sales tax to fund the LID. The advisory LID committee has decided to advocate for the Niwot area and maintain the authenticity of Niwot. The strategic areas of focus are to advocate with Boulder County for Niwot (examples are the Bikeway along 119) and to build a strong basis of support. Increasing Connectivity is a focus for the LID. Supporting communication among the various volunteer associations is a focus for the LID.
The L.I.D. helps fund events in Niwot. The LID does require if there is funding for events that there is a report afterward to measure the success of this event and assess if the expenditure helped Niwot.
NBA makes its funds through membership and through funds from Rock & Rails. The LID’s funding is separate from the NBA, but the NBA links into LID funds to help fund the NBA
Meeting ended at 6:40pm0
