Tenant’s Council Report

June 25, 2008

 

 

Status on Open Issues and New Initiatives

1.        Appointment of Representatives to EMCAC (continued from October 17, 2007 request)

a.        A second request has been made to each of the representative for the Merchant, Farmers and non-Food Vendors on how representatives from each group are chosen to positions on EMCAC. Specifically, this would be Bill’s position for the Merchants, Angie’s position for the Farm’s Line and Larry’s position for the Arts/Vending. 

The request was for each group meet to discuss their selection process, and for the representative for each group to report its process by Monday June 9.  The following responses were receive thus far:

1.        How are representatives selected?  Paper ballot?  Formal Group Meeting?  Meetings with individuals? Other? Merchant Response: Formal group meeting

2.        Are records kept of the results for the selection process? Merchant Response: Yes, and one was given to Chuck Burger

3.        How often is the selection process run?  Annually? Bi-annually? Other? Merchant Response: When needed

4.        When was the last time the selection process was run for your group? Merchant Response: About two years ago, Chuck has a record of results

5.        Who can apply to be a representative?  Any Stakeholder? Long Term Stakeholders? Other? Merchant Response: Any merchant

6.        Who can participate in the selection process? Any Stakeholder within your group?  Merchant Response: Any merchant

7.        How many stakeholders participated in your last selection process? Merchant Response: All merchants represented

 

2.        Continued Report on Safety and Security at the Market (continued from April 22, 2008 Report)

                         Details available through the Secretary of EMCAC

 

3.        Streetscape Resurfacing Project (continued from May 23, 2008 Report)

a.        Request for clarification on Report on Traffic Conditions (# of vehicles, maximum weight, etc.).

b.        A test site would be done using the STONEGRIP on a 2′ wide strip running E-W across 7th St. somewhere to be determined in the subject area.

c.        The Tenant’s Council has concerns with the colors, tones and patterns (to include striping for parking) used for the paving, especially given the varying use of the space. The color primarily discussed was a pea gravel, however the Tenants council has concerns with the reflective glare such an application would yield.  We are interested evaluating this texture as a walk able, as well as a drivable surface.

 

4.        New Initiatives (June 2008)

a.        East Hall Air-conditioning – With the additional AC installed and with the reconfiguration of signage which blocked air flow, and with slight reconfigurations to the clothe ducts in the East Hall; air temperature with in the market has made modest improvements.   Notwithstanding,  as merchants continue to report loss-of-product due to failing cases,  further improvements are needed.  Among them it is recommended to evaluate insulated conduit on the exterior leading from the AC units into the building.  AC technicians have previously reported a 15-20 degree difference between the bottom and top of the conduit due to solar heat and the use of vinyl tubing.

b.        East Hall Business Hours - In a meeting with the Market Manager, and OPM, the Merchants on June 11, the following motions were made and accepted:   Increase hours of operation for the East Hall for Tues-Friday from 7 am- 7pm, leave Sat. as existing 7-6pm, and increase Sunday hours from 9-5pm.   Recommendation of the Merchants is to increase the hours of operation according to the motion and start the change on July 1st.  The summer will be a trial period and possibly extend the change past the summer.  All Merchants in favor.

c.        Advertising - EMV has released a budget of $10,000 to spend on a campaign for the upcoming two months.  EMV received Merchant input into the overall campaign and what has worked or not worked in the past.  Merchant comments were as follows:  place better signs for hours of operation; posters; continue ad spaces in local papers as they have supported the Merchant causes; signage @ metro stops/ bus shelters; flags on the East Hall; large recycle bags as promo products.

d.        Stall Spaces – Meetings with OPM, QEA, OPM Contractors (Kitchen and Lighting Consultants) were initiated.   The meetings afforded those merchants who were able to schedule about 15 minutes with the lighting consultant and about 30 minutes with the Kitchen.   The results of the meetings should yield a 35% design for stalls.

 

Prior Resolutions

1.        Use of Sash Locks in Addition to Latches on Market Restoration -The Tenant’s Council received no objections on the use of both.

 

 

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