HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.20.2022 Business Improvement District Minutes
Downtown Oshkosh BID Board Minutes
September 20, 2022
Present: Megan Lang, Kris Larson, James Evans, Sandra Prunty, Chanda Anderson, Marlo
Ambas, Jill Anderson, Carrie Olson, Derek Mulloy, Andy Ratchman, Barb
Nelson, Aaron Armstrong
Excused: Jim Stapel, Autumn Urban
Staff: Jessica Meidl – BID Manager, Jeffrey Nau – Associate Planner, John Zarate –
Economic Development Specialist
Others: Amy Albright – Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau, Mike Cooney –
Oshkosh Farmers Market
I. Call to Order
Chairperson Lang called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. A quorum was declared present.
II. Approve Minutes of the August 16, 2022 Meeting
The minutes of the August 16, 2022 were approved unanimously as written. (Prunty, Larson)
III. Approve September, 2022 Monthly Financial Report
The September, 2022 financial report was approved unanimously as presented. (Prunty, Olson)
IV. Policing/Traffic/Parking/Enforcement Issues
Sgt. Pettit was not in attendance. Brief discussion/concerns regarding downtown homeless.
V. Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) Discussion
Meidl stated they haven’t had any negative comments. Everyone she has talked to has had
positive interactions with police. She hasn’t noticed an increase in trash.
Larson stated he has been trying to contact City Manager Rohloff to get the City’s perspective
on how DORA is going thus far. Larson said he wants to have the committee meet soon to
discuss amendments to the pilot program. He would like to see amendments reviewed and
approved by the Common Council by spring of 2023.
Nelson stated she has not observed much participation other than bars. Stores have not been
staying open later than usual.
VI. Approve Beautification Grant to Caramel Crisp, 200 D City Center ($1,000.00)
Meidl introduced the grant request as presented in the packet. The grant was approved as
requested, 12-0-1. (Larson/Jill Anderson, Chanda Anderson - Abstain)
VII. City Presentation – October 25th
Meidl informed the Board that the BID will be presenting information on the BID at the
beginning of the October 25th Common Council meeting. She added that the Council will also
be taking action of the 2023 BID Budget and Operating Plan during the meeting.
VIII. BID Manager and BID Committee Reports
Events
MemberCO
Beautification
Meidl gave a brief overview of her activities during the past month as outlined in her Manager’s
Report.
IX. Other Business
No other items of business were identified.
X. Identification of Agenda Items for the October 18, 2022 Meeting
DORA
Approve 2023 BID Operating Plan & Budget
XI. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:18am. (Evans, Prunty)
Respectfully Submitted,
Jeffrey Nau
Associate Planner/GIS Specialist
Planning Services Division