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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES March 18, 2008 PRESENT: Todd Cummings, David Hetzel, Megan Hoopman, Candace Pearson, David Sparr, Jim Stapel EXCUSED: Barbara Baier, Allan Martin, Kurt Koeppler STAFF: Susan Kepplinger OTHERS: Melissa Hunt and Rob Kleman - OAEDC, Sandy Prunty - Marketing Consortium, Jim Dolan – OPD CALL TO ORDER Chair David Sparr called the meeting to order and a quorum was declared present. MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY MEETINGS th Candy Pearson moved approval of the minutes of the February 19 meeting as submitted. Dave Hetzel seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Candace Pearson moved approval of the th February 25 meeting as submitted. Megan Hoopman seconded the motion which passed unanimously. POLICING/TRAFFIC/PARKING ISSUES Sgt. Jim Dolan said there was little to report. The Department is working on addressing graffiti, little had been done during the winter because the cold makes it difficult to remove. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT Following a brief discussion, Jim Stapel moved approval of the Financial Report. Megan seconded the motion which passed unanimously. OAEDC REPORT Melissa Hunt reported that three entities are currently pursuing a Recruitment Fund Grant. The last meeting of the Marketing Consortium, which featured a presentation by DOT staff on Main Street reconstruction, was well attended. The Red Cross has suggested that it would be a good idea to have a defibrillator located somewhere in the BID. MARKETING CONSORTIUM REPORT Sandra Prunty reported that Pam Elmer of Christiansen’s is the new Membership Chair. She elaborated on the presentation made at the Consortium meeting by Kim Rudat of the DOT. He indicated that now is the right time to develop strategies for marketing and promotion during the street reconstruction process. The Consortium will have BID promotional materials at the Half Marathon. PARKING SUBCOMMITTEE Jim Stapel reported the Committee did not meet and would probably only meet in the future as parking issues develop. BEAUTIFICATION SUBCOMMITTEE Megan Hoopman reported that the banners had been inventoried and reviewed. Decisions were made regarding which to dispose of, what needed to be replaced and how many of each should be set aside 1 DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES March 18, 2008 for Oregon Street. She also reported that she was working to retain a local artist for the new banners budgeted for this year. VIDEO MONITORING CAMERAS Staff reported on a meeting between the Police Chief, Captain of Patrol and staff at the request of the BID Board to discuss the possibility of installing monitoring cameras in the BID. The PD is interested in additional information and a demonstration. APPLICATION FOR A CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE/GALLERY WALK Dave Sparr reported that he had done some investigation into what it might take to obtain the necessary licenses to serve wine at Gallery Walk and it appears that there are too many hurdles to overcome. There has been a meeting of interested parties and there does not appear to be anyone who is willing to assume the responsibilities and liability of obtaining a license for this activity. Another meeting has been scheduled for April 9. AWARD OF RECRUITMENT FUND GRANT SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS Melissa Hunt has contacted the Grant recipients. Staff has to follow up with contracts. POTENTIAL MOVIE FILMING There has been no formal confirmation of “Public Enemies” being filmed here, but there are reports that film representatives have made contact with some of the property and business owners in the 400 Block of North Main. BID EMPLOYEE Rob Kleman reported that there were approximately 30 applicants. Initial interviews were held with 8 and the pool of finalists has been narrowed to 4. The final interview team will include representatives of the BID Board, the Chamber Board and the OAEDC Board. He anticipates that someone should be hired by the end of April. MAYORS BREAKFAST Staff reported that the Mayor will be working with the University this year to hold the event because the Convention Center will be under renovation. The event will return to the Convention Center in th 2009, which will be the 20 Anniversary. ESTABLISH 2010 STRATEGY COMMITTEE Following discussion about the role and makeup of the Committee, there was agreement that it should be Chaired by a member of the BID Board, but that membership would be open to any property or business owner in the BID. Sandra Prunty offered to Co-Chair the Committee. It was then decided to see how the BID Board appointments turned out to identify the other Co-Chair. 400 EAST PARKING LOT STATUS REPORT Todd reported that he has been talking with owners and tenants of buildings abutting the parking lot. A formal meeting for these people will be held prior to the next BID Board meeting at which time staff would present the final concept design and answer questions. 2 DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES March 18, 2008 RECOGNITION OF 2007 PARTNERS AND CONTRIBUTORS Staff was directed to follow up on this. AGENDA ITEMS FOR APRIL 15 MEETING Dave Sparr asked that BID Board membership be put on the April 15 agenda. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Respectfully Submitted Susan Kepplinger Planning Services Division 3