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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-16-2019 Minutes DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES CiIY4 DOUJFOwn July 16, 2019 Oshkosh OSHKOSH &appenin�Now PRESENT: Megan Lang, Sandy Prunty, David Sparr, Chanda Anderson, Kay Bahr,Andy Ratchman, David Krumplitsch,James Evans,Aaron Armstrong, Carrie Olson,Jill Anderson EXCUSED: Kris Larson,Jim Stapel,Marlo Ambas, Benjamin Rennert, BID Manager Cassie Daniels STAFF: Jeffrey Nau-Associate Planner OTHERS: Lieutenant Matt Kroening-Oshkosh Police Department, Sergeant Dan Bittner- Oshkosh Police Department, Michael Cooney-Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market, Inc. I - CALL TO ORDER Chair Lang called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m. and a quorum was declared present. II-APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 18,2019 MEETING Sandy Prunty noted that the Tiny Door Event was sponsored by Blue Door Consulting, Inc.,not 4-Imprint. Mr. Nau replied the correction will be made. Sandy Prunty motioned to approve the minutes of the June 18, 2019 meeting as revised. David Sparr seconded the motion which passed unanimously. III-POLICING/TRAFFIC/PARKING ENFORCEMENT ISSUES/DOWNTOWN SECURITY CAMERA INVENTORY UPDATE Lieutenant Kroening introduced Sergeant Dan Bittner to the Board. Sergeant Bittner will be representing the Police Department at BID meetings upon his retirement on August 51h Lieutenant Kroening reported eight separate vehicle crashes on N. Main Street the past month. The Department was analyzing if there were patterns to the crashes but did not conclude any. Lieutenant Kroening also reported two OWI arrests the past month. Lieutenant Kroening discussed the recent issue with the homeless camping at Opera House Square. He stated the Police Department has begun tighter enforcement hopefully the issue has been taken care of. Sergeant Bittner said to call the Police Department's non-emergency number if there are any problems. The Board thanked Lieutenant Kroening for his service to the city and BID and wished him well on his retirement. DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES CiIY4 DOUJFOwn July 16, 2019 Oshkosh OSHKOSH �}pp�2nin9 A}Oul IV-DISCUSS PROPOSED CHANGE OF EXTERIOR SIDING MATERIALS AT 440 N. MAIN STREET Mr. Nau presented background information on a proposal for exterior changes at 440 N. Main Street. The owner of the building received notice from the city to repair sections of brick facade. Instead of repairing the brick, the owner proposed covering the brick with metal siding. Mr. Nau explained the issues and potential ramifications of installing metal siding as it is a prohibited siding material in the downtown. He added that city staff is opposed to the metal siding and ultimately the Common Council would need to approve the design variance. Mr. Nau asked for thoughts and feedback on the proposal. After brief discussion,the Board concluded they too were opposed to the metal siding. Mr. Nau said he may ask for a letter from the BID opposing the siding if the request is presented to the Common Council for consideration. V-FORMATION OF THE 2020 BID BUDGET COMMITTEE Ms. Lang asked the Board if any members would like to serve on the 2020 BID Budget Committee. Ms. Lang said she would serve and Mr. Larson (excused)informed her he would serve. Sandy Prunty, Chanda Anderson and Carrie Olson also volunteered to serve on the committee. Ms. Lang noted that BID Manager Daniel's annual performance review would take place prior to the Budget meeting in compliance with the recently amended BID Bylaws. VI-APPROVE JULY,2019 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT/TRANSFER(S) FROM RESERVES There was no discussion on this item. Sandy Prunty motioned for approval of the July, 2019 Financial Report as presented. Chanda Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. VII-BEAUTIFICATION UPDATE AND DISCUSSION Ms. Lang reported she will be meeting with the CVB and Oshkosh Community Foundation to go over the BID's beautification wish list and discuss possible funding opportunities. Board discussion followed on the look of this year's plantings, ideas for other funding sources and issues with neglected landscape areas in the BID. XI-BID MANAGER AND BID COMMITTEE REPORTS Chair Lang referred to the Manager's report included in the BID packet. Ms. Prunty reminded the Board the Chalk Walk is on August 3rd and the second Into the Night event is tomorrow. DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES cit©v DOUJFOwn July 16, 2019 Oshkosh OSHKOSH �}pp�2nin9 NOUI IX-OTHER BUSINESS Michael Cooney reported the Saturdays Farmers Market is still experiencing great attendance but noted the cool spring has affected vegetable production. He added that social media continues to help promote the event and the Market revealed their rebranding with assistance from 4-Imprint. Ms. Anderson gave an update to the two remaining Into the Night events. Ms. Prunty reported she gave a presentation to Community First Credit Union which resulted in them offering to sponsor Chalk Walk and Whoville. Mr. Krumplitsch asked if the bike sharing program idea has been abandoned. Mr. Sparr responded the company UWO was going to contract with dropped the use of bikes in favor of electric scooters. Ms. Prunty stated the bikes can be rented from Winnebago Bicycle. XIII-IDENTIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE AUGUST 20,2019 MEETING • Adding additional BID employees • Bike Sharing Program XIV-ADJOURNMENT With there being no further business,James Evans moved for the meeting to be adjourned at 9:02 a.m. Carrie Olson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey Nau Associate Planner Planning Services Division