HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.17.2023 Business Improvement District Minutes
Downtown Oshkosh BID Board Minutes
January 17, 2023
Present: Megan Lang, Kris Larson, James Evans, Sandra Prunty, Chanda
Anderson, Barb Nelson, Andy Ratchman, Carrie Olson, Jill Anderson,
Autumn Urban, Aaron Armstrong, Derek Mulloy
Excused: Marlo Ambas, Jim Stapel
Staff: Jessica Meidl – BID Manager, John Zarate – Economic Development Specialist,
Sgt. Kari Pettit – Oshkosh Police Department, Jeff Nau – Associate Planner,
Kelly Nieforth Community Development Director, Jim Collins –
Transportation Director
Others: Amy Albright – Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau, Mike Cooney –
Oshkosh Farmers Market. Colan Treml – Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce,
Jessica Graf - Fire Escape
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 December 20, 2022 Meeting
The minutes of the December 20, 2022 were approved unanimously as written.
(Larson, J Anderson)
III. Approve January 17, 2023 Monthly Financial Report
The January 17, 2023 financial report was approved unanimously as presented. (J. Anderson,
Larson)
IV. Policing/Traffic/Parking/Enforcement Issues
Sgt. Pettit. No major concerns. 139 calls for service. Some minor graffiti on trash container by
US Bank on Ceape, question was asked if parking limits were still being enforced - answer is
yes Jim Collins explained how enforcement of parking is prioritized.
V. Dumpster Enclosures
Jim Collins reported the graffiti was removed by a contractor as the paint was not able to be
removed with normal practices that City staff uses. Pins were repaired to secure the enclosures.
Discussion took place as to ownership and maintenance. City is maintaining the enclosures.
Would like to get an inventory of who has containers and dumpsters in which enclosures.
Formalize with the BID who will take responsibility of each enclosure. Formalize who can put a
dumpster in an enclosure.
VI. Landscaping 400 East Parking Lot
There is a plan to replace all landscaping within the storm water areas. Possibly look into
cleaning up perimeter landscaping with some pruning.
VII. Blade Signs
Board was asked how many people are still interested in blade signs. There was enough
interest to have City Staff look into modifying sign zoning ordinance to allow a blade sign in
addition to the already allowed signage.
VIII. Vibrant Spaces
Meidl explained the loan application and that full commitments were not in place by all donors.
Looked to the board for a motion to allow BID reserves to fill Gap if not met and donations
aren’t received by other donors or fundraising. (Motion by J. Anderson 2nd by Larson) Carried.
IX. Overhead Lights and Tree Lights
City staff will work with BID to come up with a plan to place lights over the right of way in the
400 block of N Main St. Option discussed at running parallel to the street instead of across. Set-
up smaller meeting between Travis Derks from Forestry Dept. and Meidl for having lights in
the trees in the Square extended.
X. DORA
Hours have been updated to Wednesday – Friday 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM and Saturday 1:00 PM –
10:00 PM. Starting in April. Meidl to review rules with owners with the BID.
XI. BID Manager and BID Committee Reports
MemberCo – New President C. Anderson, Vice President Jessica Graf – went over events within
the managers report. Meidl reviewed upcoming events. Meidl is working on funding for
Music on Main and Live at Lunch music series. Meidl will collaborate with other groups to
help with their events. Discussion took place for 2023 Holiday parade date. There was
feedback from high schools that bands may not attend if parade is after Thanksgiving. Mulloy
will reach out to area schools to see what band interest is in attending November 30. Motion
made and approved for date of Holiday parade to be November 30, 2023. (Motion Armstrong,
Nelson 2nd)
Marketing and advertising -was reviewed within the report.
Beautification – discussed the Greeting Tour mural location and took input from the board to
put towards the working draft.
XII. Other items
Mike Cooney, Farmers market – EBT may now be used for items at the Farmers market.
XIII. Identification of Agenda Items for the February 21, 2023 Meeting
Have staff provide a map of what hourly parking is available in what lots (hour and 4 hour).
Blade signs – Possible zoning amendments
XI. Adjournment –
No other business to discuss. Adjourned 10:10. (Olson. J. Anderson)
Respectfully Submitted,
John Zarate
Economic Development Specialist
Economic Services Division