2024 Meeting Notes
The LPBA meets the second Tuesday of every month.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
5:30 PM | Ben & Jerry’s – thanks to Brooke for hosting
VILLAGE UPDATES ~ MARC
• Bike Jam Friday, September 27th at Mid’s Park & NBT Lot. Stunt shows and demos in NBT lot – means NBT will have closures. Spring Street will be playing at 5pm at Mid’s Park
• Construction on the bathrooms in the NBT Lot will start the week after
• Working on a new scooter law
HOLIDAY VILLAGE STROLL ~ JOELL
• Working on events and details. If your business is running any specials or events, please email lakeplacidhvs@gmail.com with the details!
• New questionnaire for visitors and business owners. If you haven’t done so yet, please take it. Some main things people are asking for:
-soup/chili tasting
-breakfast with Santa
-free parking
-later store hours
-more business involvement
-trivia night
-more Sunday events
-decorating contest for businesses
• Next meeting will be Wednesday, September 18 at 2pm in Roamers. Anyone is welcome to join.
OTHER
• The Palace Theatre is offering $5 Ticket Tuesday through the fall
• Ben & Jerry’s is now offering custom ice cream cakes! We can confirm, they are delicious.
• Elections will be in November. If you are interested in running, please email lpbaofficers@gmail.com.
ROOST UPDATES ~ CATHERINE
• This Weekend
-NPT Trails End Celebration: September 14 North Elba History Museum: Free beer from LP Breweries, Food Truck (waffle house), Live music, kids activities with The Olympic Museum. All to celebrate 100 years of the NPT Trail.
-Dam Duck Race: September 14 Lisa G’s-Make a day and head to both activities located right down the road from each other.
• ROOST reporting Fall Foliage through I Love New York, You can follow and share here: https://www.lakeplacid.com/foliage-report
• Halloween events are in the works
• September Conferences (Conference Center only)
–New York State Community Action Association State Conference : Tuesday, September 17 – Friday, September 20, 2024. Attendees: 250
–New York State Office of Mental Health ACT Conference. Tuesday September 24 – Wednesday September 25, 2024. Attendees: 300
–New York Planning Federation One Day Conference. Thursday, September 26, 2024. Attendees: 100
–Salt Summit. Tuesday, October 1, 2024: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Attendees: 150
• Mark your calendars and plan to celebrate fall in the Adirondacks. Below is a list of events happening throughout the region:
-Trails End Celebration – Northville-Placid Trail 100th Anniversary Event: September 14
-UCI Mountain Bike World Series: September 27-29
-Oktoberfest: September 21-22
-Flaming Leaves Festival: October 12-13
-Lake Placid Film Festival: November 7-10
-Adirondack Health Turkey Trot: November 28
-Beta Community Bike Jam:
-Main Street Event for UCI Mountain Bike World Series: This event is going to be a great one, an idea to bring the major event to the Main Street area. Parking will be opened up at the High School, The NBT lower lot will be closed for the Bike Jam. Here is some information: Exclusive Ticket Special for Lodging Partners. The Olympic Authority has extended a discounted ticket pricing offer for lodging properties to share with their guests. Exclusive offer: $40 for a 3-Day All-Event General Admission Ticket (Regularly $55 online / $70 at the gate) Access the discounted tickets here: https://mtvanhoevenberg.com/?promocode=UCIHOTEL24
• Leisure Travel Study: This survey analyzes non-business travel to Lake Placid, Essex and Hamilton counties, along with the adjacent communities of Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake. Key findings include:
-Expenditure levels in 2023 continued to climb to the highest levels reported over 20 years of surveying, with average party spending at $491/day.
-Total estimated trip expenditure was $1,768; slightly higher than $1,697, reported in 2022.
-Visitation by travelers from within New York state rose slightly from 69% in 2022 to 70% in 2023.
-Visitation from the Northeast states, excluding NY, remains consistent at 18% of respondents.
-Visitation from outside the Northeast US decreased slightly to 7%, with the majority of those from the southern states.
-Canadian visitation continues to rebound.
-The 2023 survey also analyzed the impact of travelers on local lodging properties. Hotels and motels remained the most popular overall lodging choice (42%), with significant growth in reported popularity in comparison to the last several years, when it ranged between 38%-40%. Reported stays in short-term rental lodging dropped very slightly to 17% (from 18% in 2022).
-For complete report go to RoostAdk.com
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 8
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
8AM | The Boat Tasting Room – Thanks to Don for hosting
ROOST UPDATES ~ CATHERINE
• June occupancy tax was up 8% over last year
• Newly Secured: 2026 Porsche Parade with approximately 2,000 attendees. A large gathering of Porsche car owners for the Porsche Club of America. June 12-20,2026. They will have various activities and parties throughout town and the surrounding areas including a car show, autocross race, kids activities, 5k run, sim racing, hospitality area, golf, pre-planned driving trips, etc. More details will be forthcoming as they dive into the planning process for area-specific activities in 2025
• Visitors Services – ROOST will have a presence at the Adirondack Day at the Saratoga Race Track which will take place on August 16. We will be attending with other counties that make up the Adirondack Regional Tourism Council (aka Visit Adirondacks)
• Wilmington Mountain Bike Festival is returning for its seventh year! An exciting three-day celebration of biking, community, and outdoor adventure. Taking place from August 30 to September 1 at Wilmington Recreation Park, the festival is set to be a highlight of the season for mountain biking enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Expect some LP business from this event
• Fall Conferences
• Ironman Dine Around Vouchers are due! Send to Catherine/Buzzy at ROOST
• Fall Marketing: Let‘s all promote together!
-I Love New York Fall Foliage Reports (share them) ROOST team members are the spotters
-Golf, shopping, dining, leaf peeping, leisure travel
• Events
-Film Festival: November 7
-UCI Bike World Series: September 30
-Flaming Leaves Festival: October 11
-Lake Placid Classic Half Marathon & 10K: October 12
-Email Catherine@roostadk.com if you need any photos/media – let’s work together to make these even more successful!
VILLAGE UPDATES ~ MARC
• New bathrooms will go in the NBT Lot. Temporary trailer bathrooms will be available during construction
• Bottom lot closure was approved for the BMX event. Marcy will be open and used to enter and exit the parking lot. Lot planned to close at 12 pm and events will be at 4 pm & 6 pm
• Free 15-minute parking is now available in the app and pricing fixed
ORDA UPDATES ~ Megan
• Tickets launched for Adirondack Winter Invitational. Teams this year are the University of Massachusetts Lowell, Providence College, St. Lawrence, and Clarkson
• Jim Breuer will be performing at the Olympic Center on December 13. Presale tickets can be purchased at the box office, with online tickets going live on August 16 at 11 am
• Oktoberfest September 21 & 22
Other~
The Holiday Village Stroll committee is getting a meeting schedule together. Let us know if you want to join this year! First meeting is August 29 at 3pm at the Golden Arrow
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
5PM | Cambria Hotel – Thanks to Lori for hosting
ROOST UPDATES ~ CATHERINE
• Conferences
– Outdoor Reps Tradeshow | Monday, Jul 8 – Tuesday, July 9
– BOCES Leadership Conference | Wednesday, July 10 – Friday, July 12 | Attendees: 220 | Breakfast & Dinner on their own | Thursday, July 11: 7:30 am-5 pm- breakfast, morning education sessions, lunch, afternoon education sessions, networking at the Conference Center
-Rural Schools Association of New York State Annual Conference | Sunday, July 14 – Tuesday, July 16 | Attendees: 350 | Dinner on their own in town | Tuesday, July 16: 7:30am – 12pm – breakfast, morning education sessions at the Conference Center
• ROOST 2023 Leisure Travel Study is complete
• Road to Paris – ORDA/ROOST are hosting a Mascot Scavenger Hunt! Interested in participating? Reach out to Catherine@roostadk.com to sign up and ORDA will supply cut-outs, information, and prizes! Spots are limited and filling up quickly
• 4th of July Recap: any feedback – let Catherine know. Music in Mid’s Park seemed to be a great hit!
• 100 Years of Northville Lake Placid Trail: Lake Placid’s celebration to take place at North Elba Historical Society on September 14. Details coming soon – 4-6pm – think of a party-style event with music, local beer, food trucks, kids activities, etc…
• Adirondack Family Bookfest: Mark your calendars for a great family event: 9:30am – 4pm | August 17 | John Brown Farm | FREE
• Flaming Leaves Festival and Oktoberfest have made the list of the 13 Best Festivals in Ski Country, as featured in Ski Magazine, owned by Outside Magazine
• Ironman Community Liaison
VILLAGE UPDATES ~ MARC
• Parking – moving ahead with extended time of 8pm. Resident sticker will get you free parking on Main Street from 7-11am and 6-8pm. You can also get 15 minutes of free parking any time of day at the meter
ORDA ~ MEGAN/JOHN
• Ice Dance Championships – competitions July 30 and 31
• USA Hockey Women’s National Festival August 4 -11
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
8AM | The Bookstore Plus
ROOST UPDATES ~ CATHERINE
• 4th of July: Please help spread the word – contact Catherine@roostadk.com to sign up to participate in the parade. 5pm beginning on Main Street (by post office), ending at Saranac Ave. Ribbons will be given to the best in show floats. Quiet Zone (no honking, revving, sirens) again this year from EMS to Saranac Ave. Emcee at Mid’s Park. Live music in Mid’s Park 1-4pm & 7-9pm
• Community Day – thank you to everyone who came out. What a day and very successful event. Next meetings are already in the works for 2025
• Road to Paris Scavenger Hunt – more details to come, but idea is that ROOST and Olympic Authority will host a town-wide scavenger hunt to locate Olympic mascots throughout the village
• Ironman Dine Around – returns for 2024! An email has gone out to all restaurants in LP, Whiteface Region, Saranac Lake, Keene, and Keene Valley. Everyone has the option to opt in or out of this voucher program. All Ironman participants receive vouchers in their welcome bags. The vouchers are $25 and treated like cash (no change given). Restaurants turn into ROOST for payment
• Battle of the Cones – returning this summer. A battle to find the best cones in the Adirondacks! Make sure you vote (when time is right) to bring this award to Lake Placid!
• Conferences
-IBSF & FIL Congresses: Wednesday, June 12 – Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Attendees: 150-300
Outdoor Reps Tradeshow: Monday, July 8 – Tuesday, July 9, 2024
-BOCES Leadership Conference: Wednesday, July 10 – Friday, July 12, 2024. Attendees: 220
-Rural Schools Association of New York State Annual Conference: Sunday, July 14 – Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Attendees: 230
• New Lake Placid Logo launched!
• NPT patches and stickers for businesses to sell: A reminder that the Adirondacks will be celebrating 100 years of the Northville-Placid Trail this summer and we have a limited edition anniversary patch and sticker available for local businesses to sell. The wholesale proceeds go towards future trail improvements on the NBT and businesses get to keep the profits from their retail sales. Wholesale price per patch: $4.50 | Suggested retail per patch: $8.50. Wholesale price per sticker: $1 | Suggested retail per sticker: $3
VILLAGE UPDATES ~ MARC
• Increase in parking enforcement – 2 full-time and 1 part-time attendant. The new full-time guy, Mike, is a retired police officer. Very by the book, but also very helpful. People are encouraged to use the app (it will give you alerts when your time is almost up and gives the option to add more time.) If not using the app, make sure to put ticket on dashboard so he can see you made an effort and will be a little lenient. Spots from the arena to Central Garage are being enforced now
• Signage that was taken down during construction still needs to go back up
• Paving will hopefully start soon. Two big projects include Hilcrest & Victor Herbert
• Beach volleyball and pickleball courts are out by the lacrosse fields
ORDA UPDATES ~ MEGAN
• Passport in full launch for summer – has some new offerings
• Hospitality program back. Reach out to John for more information
• Summer Events
-June 19-22: Figure Skating Championships
-July 5 & 6: Star-Spangled Ski Jump
-July 27-31: Ice Dance Championships
-August 10: Spartan Trail Challenge
•Road to Paris Events
-All June: artwork from Lake Placid Middle School students on display
-June 15: Olympic Day 11am-3pm – Igniting Dreams craft activity and Touch-A-Torch Program
–June 23: Olympic Day 11am-3pm – Friendship Bracelet craft activity
•Live music at Roamers, Fridays this summer!
OTHER ~
• Darci from the building dept – communication piece to try to get businesses to comply with the existing land use code regarding sandwich boards, neon signs, and clothing displays outside. The feeling is that the sidewalks are getting too cluttered again
• Support from the LPBA for this year’s horseshow
• Ironman Expo – local business rate $250 for a 10 x 10 tent this year. More info: https://expo.ironman.com/2024-ironman-lake-placid-expo or email matt.ruski@ironman.com
Next meeting: Tuesday, July 9 | 5:30PM
If you‘re interested in hosting our Evening Social please let us know!!
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
5:30 PM | Roamers Café & Bar
REMINDERS
Breakfast with Aaron Kramer, CEO and President of Adirondack Health
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
7:30AM at Cambria Hotel
Italian Dinner and Pizza Fundraiser to help build the NEW Lake Placid Food Pantry & Thrift Store
Sunday, May 19, 2024
4:30—7:30PM at Mr Mikes
Pass on any job openings for High School students to Keith Clark
VILLAGE UPDATES ~ MARC
• Village dock going in – obstacles in the water (cribbing from old docks) slowing the process down
• Paving projects on the docket – waiting on pricing
• BETA (BARKEATER TRAILS ALLIANCE) thinking about doing a BMX event at the oval during UCI Mountain Bike World Series
ORDA UPDATES ~ MEGAN
• Highway, coaster, and zipline opening this Friday
• Inline skating plans to open Memorial Day Weekend – weekends only through June
• Flyers coming next week for a summer curling league
• If you’re interested in sponsorship/vending opportunities for the UCI Mountain Bike World Series, email evanness@orda.org / mvanslyke@orda.com respectively
ROOST UPDATE ~ CATHERINE
• Lake Placid Community Day: June 2 | 1-4pm | Horse Show Grounds. Volunteers of the Year have been chosen. Free to all those who live and/or work in Lake Placid
• 4th of July Event: Live Music (1-4PM with Nubble, a bluegrass band) 7-9PM LP Sinfonietta. Still looking for a marching band for the parade. Contest complete with trophies for 3 different categories. Call for parade participation! Send anyone interested to catherine@roostadk.com
• Marketing: New Guide, New Logo, New Website Design. The Lake Placid Guide proof is being reviewed and will to print Friday. New Lake Placid logo is complete and will presented on June 10 at the ORDA/ROOST Social. ROOST presented the website design to the committee on Tuesday
No Meeting! Happy Spring Break!
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
5:30 PM | The Boat Tasting Room – thanks to Don for hosting!
ROOST updates ~ Catherine
Number of visitors in our office:
2,108 – January 2024
3.042 – February 2024 (1,789 Presidents’ Week)
Current ROOST Initiatives:
Lake Placid Branding – positive response from community committee. Revising and re-presenting next week
Lake Placid Website
Lake Placid Guide
Campaign Planning
Spa & LP24/25 Shots
Promoting:
Spring Skiing
Packages-New page on website
ECAC-coloring pages for restaurants, stickers
Spring flyer with “What to do” this Spring in Lake Placid
Any live music going on? Maybe we get some!
Coasters for Bobsled Foundation
Recent Articles:
In mid-February ROOST hosted a group of writers, in conjunction with I Love NY office. ROOST planned the itinerary, made arrangements and provided background information. These are the first two stories, resulting from that trip.
https://wealthofgeeks.com/things-to-do-in-lake-placid-for-winter/
https://www.carfulofkids.com/top-things-to-do-in-lake-placid/
Zartico:
We pride ourselves on being a data-driven organization. ROOST started working with Zartico in 2022 to gather new, advanced insights into visitor travel throughout the Adirondack region. Our goal with the data is to enhance destination marketing strategies, which aligns with our mission of responsible tourism management and sustainable community development. By leveraging advanced location and spend insights into visitor travel, we aim to effectively manage tourism, optimize marketing efforts, and ensure that the influx of visitors is balanced and sustainable. This approach not only benefits the community and region by fostering responsible tourism practices, but also supports local businesses by providing insights to enhance their services.
Eclipse Update:
Hot Line: ROOST will man a hotline that will be available for any questions and concerns. 518-621-3682. Community items: eclipse signs, glasses, eclipse “insider” cards, stickers, and Adirondack, USA maps.
In Lake Placid, the Visitor’s Center will be the primary pick-up location for residents and visitors looking for eclipse glasses.
Reminder on messaging for the eclipse: we are committed to language about sharing information and what people need to know – we are not actively advertising to attract more people.
Previous Meeting:
this was recorded if you would like information: we hosted a community events meeting with the Olympic Authority, the Town of North Elba, and the Village of Lake Placid on Monday evening to provide an update on the eclipse, UCI, ECAC, the spring conference schedule, and bobsled
Committee News:
4th of July Committee update: added live music (bluegrass band) to play at Mid’s Park during the afternoon (1-4pm)
Community Day: meeting monthly, DVOY nominations, please send to catherine@roostadk.com
Conferences:
15 conferences/meetings booked for 2024
360:average # of attendees
7,615: contracted room nights for 2024
Proposals:
9 proposals out for 2023-2026
Contracts:
2025 NY Conference of Mayors (return)
2026 NYS Public Health Partnership (return)
Upcoming Site Tours:
NY Small Business Development
SUNY Technology
NYS DOCCS/PEF
School Administrators Assoc. of NYS
CSEA
Village Updates ~ Marc
Food pantry/thrift store – being built at Shipman Youth Center where basketball courts are. Prefab building hopefully going up by fall. Trying to get new courts – maybe on Mc Kinley St or Hillcrest
Parking permits ($150) – price going up to keep with inflation. Haven’t had an increase since 2016. Talking about at next Village Board meeting
ORDA Updates ~ Megan
ECAC’s – two-year extension. Will know who is coming after this weekend. Around 2500 tickets sold
Eclipse Events – pre events Sunday. Viewing at Oval (no charge + free glasses) will have food trucks, and will show video from a clear spot if raining here. Whiteface offering a $50 ride to Little Whiteface. Will also have live music
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
8AM | Lake Placid Baptist Church
Thank you to Jim for hosting
ROOST updates ~ Catherine
• Please take the Community Visioning Survey which will help shape updates to the North Elba-Lake Placid Comprehensive Plan
• ROOST is preparing for the Adirondack Day, May 6, 2024 event. The mission of the day is to raise the New York State legislature’s awareness of what comprises a living, breathing, and working Adirondack Park
• We have the following writers visiting Lake Placid, ORDA venues
– Catherine Arquilla, freelance, is working on a story for Everett Potter’s Travel Report about Lake Placid (will also be pitching GoNOMAD)
– Claire Volkmann, freelance for Cosmopolitan and AFAR
– Shayla Martin, freelance for Hemispheres (United Airlines’ in-flight mag)
– Catherine Parker, freelance for U.S. News/MSN/Carfulokids.com
• The ROOST team will take the first look at a draft of the possible/new Lake Placid Brand next week
• Don’t miss out on this final opportunity to secure your Adirondack-branded Eclipse glasses! Order before February 14th for delivery by April 1st and be fully prepared for the eclipse
• New CEO in place in May 2024 (goal) Kellie Henderson, senior vice president, is leading the search effort at SearchWide Global. With her wealth of experience and extensive knowledge in executive search, she is well-equipped to find the ideal candidate to fill the position of CEO for ROOST
• Community Day: The Lake Placid Community Day organizing committee is seeking nominations for its distinguished Volunteer of the Year award. Nominations are due by April 1, 2024. Please send any nominations to Catherine@roostadk.com
• 4th of July: the committee met this past week at ROOST to discuss next year’s event and schedule meeting moving forward
• Upcoming Conferences: calendar
Village Updates ~ Marc
• Last of change orders finally approved for Main Street work
• Salt/sand use at half of normal use right now
• Dark skies committee formalized at last board meeting
ORDA updates ~ Megan
• Curling over Presidents’ Week – selling our fast!
• Paris Celebration Wine & Chocolate Benefit at the Olympic Museum
• ECAC’s in March + Bobsled event the same weekend
• Eclipse viewing at Whiteface Base Lodge & Oval
CANAM ~ Vicki
• Getting feedback that they aren’t accessible and don’t care. Not true! They want to hear from you if there is an issue.
• Any bad behavior can impact participation – they will kick out teams/players/families, but they need to know when it happens, not after the team has already left ( most have matching team gear and credentials so you can at least find out the team and they can go from there)
• Please make sure you know what group is actually in town – get calls on weekends when CANAM isn’t even here
• Best Contact: 262-249-1210 during events and press the prompt to Lake Placid Events #2
Other
Check Fraud: local business owner had 3 checks stolen from the mail, altered, and attempted to be fraudulently cashed. Happening down in Albany when the mail is sorted. Postal Inspector is involved now. Be vigilant when reconciling bank statements double checking that the vendor is actually being paid.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, 3/12 will be an evening social at The Boat Tasting Room!