Thursday, May 31, 2012

CID Executive Committee Agenda - Revised


AGENDA
Community Improvement District
Executive Committee Meeting
June 5, 2012 3:00 pm
11 South 10th Street


Call to Order

Agenda Items for Consideration

North Central Columbia Neighborhood Association
NCCNA has requested a meeting with the CID Board.

Tiger Town
Survey and street closure request

CID and rezoning requests
Initial staff report included. Board requested the Executive Committee offer a specific recommendation.

FastCAT Bus Route
Overview (although I do not have a post-fire update)

Solid Waste District Increase
As discussed last year, the city is looking at an 11% increase for FY13.

Stormwater Ordinance

Budget/Workplan overview
An update on where we are with FY13 planning.


Adjournment


CID Executive Committee Agenda


AGENDA
Community Improvement District
Executive Committee Meeting
June 5, 2012 4:00 pm
11 South 10th Street


Call to Order

Agenda Items for Consideration

North Central Columbia Neighborhood Association
NCCNA has requested a meeting with the CID Board.

Tiger Town
Survey and street closure request

CID and rezoning requests
Initial staff report included. Board requested the Executive Committee offer a specific recommendation.

FastCAT Bus Route
Overview (although we do not have a post-fire update)

Budget/Workplan overview
An update on where we are with FY13 planning.


Adjournment

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Midsummer Night's Dream Lan



Living Canvas Gallery is proud to host, "Midsummer Night's Dream Land, " showcasing an amazing collection from Renee V. Brochu. The show will run from June 11th through July 15th. The artist's reception will be held June 15th 7-9pm, and is open to the public.

Living Canvas Gallery warmly invites all to enjoy the creative and delicious Desserts by Ashley, refreshments and a chance to meet the talented and multi faceted Renee Brochu.  In addition, members of Burn Circus will be performing various forms of fire spinning, a treat you do not want to miss.

Renee's work is both surreal and seductive.  As an artist varied in mediums and subject matter, she has created an exciting and well rounded collection.  Renee expresses a lively and emotional perspective of the world around us.

Living Canvas Gallery is located at 520 E. Broadway. For more details, drop them a line at livingcanvasgallery@gmail.com.

Beer Pairing Dinner at Broadway Brewery

Did you miss all the fun at Broadway Brewery this weekend after the Pedaler's Jamboree? Don't worry, their next event is just around the corner!

Sign up for their Beer Pairing Dinner on Monday, June 4. Help welcome the bounty of local summer produce with a fresh and local five course dinner paired with house crafted brews . Owners Walker Claridge and Kenny Duzan's farms are swinging into full production mode and they're ready to highlight the first crops of the season composed into simple yet delicious fare paired with house ales.

Take a look at what they've got in store for you:

Fresh Missouri Melons

Delicious sun ripened melons, balled and drizzled with mint simple syrup.
Pairing: Wheat

Grilled Summer Salad
Layered salad of grilled zucchini, summer squash, eggplant and roasted garlic with balsamic vinegar reduction.
Pairing: Alt Bier

Heirloom Tomato "Pudding"
A savory combination of grilled foccacia, fresh herbs, ripe heirloom tomatoes in a terrine.
Pairing: Kolsch

Rabbit Skewers
Loin of local rabbit skewered and grilled with cherry tomatoes, toasted walnuts and smoked red pepper relish.
Pairing: Pinnacles IPA

Cheese Course
Goatsbeard farms cheese selections paired with black mission figs in red wine, toasted walnuts, and brandied local cherries.
Pairing: Porter

Reservations required--check them out at broadwaybrewery.com.

Premiere: A Concert Series Soiree



Walk the red carpet and receive an all access pass to six themed party areas of amazing entertainment, food and drinks!

Join us on Saturday, June 2 at 7:00 pm at the Missouri Theatre for a silent auction, raffles, wine, champagne, beer and specialty drinks. With food by the Catering Kitchen, comocabaret, Glazer’s, Jina Yoo’s Asian Bistro, N.H. Scheppers, Shakespeare’s Pizza, University Club, and more!

Attire is summer cocktail.

Tickets are $40 advance, $50 at the door. Purchase tickets at the Missouri Theatre Box Office, 203 S. 9th Street. 573-882-3781 or at concertseries.org.

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Tiger Town Street Closure

The CID Board will be reviewing a street closure request by the Tiger Town Committee at their next board meeting on Tuesday, June 12 at 4 pm in the District offices at 11 S. Tenth St.

The Committee will be requesting a closure on Eighth Street between Elm and Broadway on the four SEC game days:

Sept. 8: GEORGIA
Oct. 6: VANDERBILT
Oct. 13: ALABAMA
Oct. 27: KENTUCKY

Neither Elm nor Broadway will be blocked. We do not yet have the closure times but we will post those as soon as we do.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Applications are being accepted for the Columbia Vision Commission


The City Clerk's Office is accepting applications for the Columbia Vision Commission. The purpose of this commission is to track, monitor and assist with the implementation of the community visioning process by conducting periodic reviews and issuing an annual report on the progress of visioning implementation to the community. In addition, in the future, this commission will recommend implementation tasks and other public education and outreach programs.

The commission has two vacancies with one term to expire Dec. 15, 2013, and the other term to expire Dec. 15, 2014. Candidates must be qualified voters residing within the city ofColumbiaor residents of Boone County, not residing within the city limits of Columbia. Candidates must also have demonstrated a commitment to the visioning process and will be evaluated on the ability to work with data and understand systematic relationships; the ability to work collaboratively; management skills; independence; existing memberships or positions; and contributions to the diversity of the commission.

Citizens and organizations may nominate candidates for the commission by contacting the City Clerk's Office at cityclerk@GoColumbiaMo.com or (573) 874-7208 and providing contact information for the person they would like to nominate. Those nominated will be contacted and asked to submit an application. Nominations must be received by noon on Wednesday, June 6, to allow time for that person to complete and submit the application by its corresponding deadline date.

Self-nominations will be accepted as well. An application form can be completed and submitted directly to the City Clerk's Office for self-nominations. Applications can be obtained at the City Clerk's Office or can be found on the city's website: http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Council/Commissions/vacancies.php. Applications must be returned to the City Clerk's Office, 701 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor, by noon on Friday, June 8.

The city ordinance creating the Vision Commission may be viewed online at: http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Council/Commissions/Vision_Commission/index.php.

Contact: City Clerk
(573) 874-7208