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Home My WebLink About08-20-2019 Minutes C DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES c'rof10 DOwnK OWA August 20, 2019 Oshkosh OSHµappeasing Now OSH PRESENT: Megan Lang, Sandy Prunty,Jiro Stapel, Chanda Anderson,Andy Ratchman, David Krumplitsch,James Evans, Aaron Armstrong, Benjamin Rennert, Carrie Olson,Jill Anderson EXCUSED: Kris Larson, David Sparr, Marlo Ambas, Kay Bahr STAFF: Cassie Daniels -BID Manager,Jeffrey Nau-Associate Planner OTHERS: Sergeant Dan Bittner-Oshkosh Police Department, Michael Cooney-Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market, Inc.,Brenda Haines-Oshkosh Food Co-op I - CALL TO ORDER Chair Lang called the meeting to order at 8:01 a.m. and a quorum was declared present. II-LEADERSHIP OSHKOSH ADJUNCT BOARD MEMBER DISCUSSION BID Manager Daniels asked for a volunteer to serve as a mentor or guide for Brian Bender, the recently appointed Leadership Oshkosh adjunct board member. David Krumplitsch volunteered. Aaron Armstrong arrives at 8:03 a.m. III-APPROVE MINUTES OF JULY 16,2019 MEETING There was no discussion on this item. Sandy Prunty motioned to approve the minutes of the July 16, 2019 meeting as presented. James Evans seconded the motion which passed unanimously. IV-POLICING/TRAFFIC/PARKING ENFORCEMENT ISSUES Sergeant Bittner reported the following incidents the past month in the downtown: • An OWI was issued at N. Main Street and Irving Avenue after a parked car was hit. • A hit-and-run took place at Burger King. • A two vehicle accident caused by one of the drivers trying to avoid a squirrel. • Several reports of property damage caused by BB guns Sergeant Bittner reported the homeless situation has improved downtown. Ms. Lang asked how many homeless are there. Sergeant Bittner responded approximately ten. Mr. Armstrong asked why they congregate at the downtown. Sergeant Bittner responded the downtown is where several resources are located. Chanda Anderson arrives at 8:06 a.m. C DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES c'rof10 DOwnK OWA August 20, 2019 Oshkosh OSHI}app�h�ng Naw OSH Mr. Armstrong stated there should be a way to remove the homeless from the downtown. Ms. Lang added there needs to be a year-round warming shelter. Ms. Anderson added the Day-by- Day shelter is currently fundraising to open a permanent, year-round location. Ms. Olson stated some homeless are content with the lifestyle and do not want assistance. V—BRENDA HAINES—OSHKOSH FOOD CO-OP PRESENTATION Brenda Haines, representing the Oshkosh Food Co-op gave a presentation on the development of a co-op planned to be located in Oshkosh's central city. Ms. Haines provided background information on the proposed grocery store cooperative, examples of other co-ops located throughout the state, the current status of establishing the co-op, the types of goods to be sold and membership information. Benjamin Rennert leaves at 8:29 a.m. Ms. Anderson asked how much the membership costs. Ms. Haines responded$180.00. Ms. Lang asked if members are required to volunteer. Ms. Haines answered volunteering is not required. Ms. Haines said the co-op is approaching 1,000 members. Once that goal is met they will begin their capital campaign to raise funds. Ms. Anderson asked if the co-op has a site in mind. Ms. Haines responded they have a few sites selected but could not disclose the locations other than they are in the central city. VI—THRIVE MEDIA—SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE Dave Cameron of Thrive Media introduced himself and distributed a social media update report to the Board. Mr. Cameron summarized its content said there are some fluctuations in some categories,however, there is still good growth in the use of the BID's social media sites. VII—2020 BID BUDGET UPDATE AND DISCUSSION Ms. Daniels reported the outcome of the BID Budget Committee's meeting which recommended a$140,610.00 assessment for 2020, the same amount assessed for 2019. She added they were able to maintain the same levy due to income generated by Holiday Parade sponsorships and Wine Walk revenue. She said the Budget and Operating will be presented at September's BID meeting. VIII—APPROVE AUGUST,2019 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT/TRANSFER(S) FROM RESERVES There was no discussion on this item. C DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES c'rof10 DOwnK OWA August 20, 2019 Oshkosh OSHµappeasing Now OSH Jim Stapel motioned for approval of the August, 2019 Financial Report as presented. Sandy Prunty seconded the motion which passed unanimously. IX—BEAUTIFICATION UPDATE AND DISCUSSION Ms. Daniels reported she and Chair Lang met with the Oshkosh Community Foundation and the Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau to go over the BID's beautification wish list and it looks promising that funding may be available. She also said the permanent holiday tree should be approved and planted this fall. Aaron Armstrong leaves at 8:47 a.m. Ms. Lang commented that the trashcans in the City of Neenah's downtown have been replaced with plastic cans indicating that it may be the sign of the times. She also stated that the BID's remaining metal receptacles are in dire need of cleaning. X—DOWNTOWN SEAGULL MITIGATION—POSSIBLE BID INVOLVEMENT Ms. Prunty reported that the seagulls have become a real nuisance around her business which leave feathers, carcasses and feces all over. The Board discussed what mitigation efforts have been tried. Ms. Prunty said she hopes to get the word out to all the affected property owners and make a concentrated effort to prevent nesting by March of 2020. XI—BID MANAGER AND BID COMMITTEE REPORTS Mr. Cooney gave an update of the Saturdays Farmers Market. The market is still experiencing high attendance,however the lack of public restroom facilities is becoming a problem for visitors. Mr. Cooney reported the future of the Wednesday market is in doubt in that it is costing the organization money and that they have been having bad luck with weather. BID Manager Daniels presented a summary of her activities over the past month as outlined in the BID Manager's report, included in the BID packet. Highlights include: • The next Wine Walk will be on September 141h. There are still approximately 125 tickets available. • Ms. Daniels said she needs help obtaining sponsors for the Holiday Parade and asked the Board to help get the word out. The deadline is in three weeks. Ms. Lang added that Oshkosh Corporation will be the primary sponsor this year. C DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES c'rof10 DOwnK olsln August 20, 2019 Oshkosh OSHµ0.ppeninq Ptc: XII—OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Prunty commented the Chalk Walk was a great success and well attended. XIII—IDENTIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE SEPTEMBER 17,2019 MEETING • Oshkosh Day-by-Day Warming Shelter • Approve 2020 Operating Plan&Budget • Retention Fund Grant For Olive &Rose • Bike Sharing XIV—ADJOURNMENT With there being no further business,Jim Stapel moved for the meeting to be adjourned at 9:17 a.m. James Evans seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey Nau Associate Planner Planning Services Division