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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES April 15, 2008 PRESENT: Barbara Baier, Todd Cummings, David Hetzel, Megan Hoopman, Candace Pearson, Mike Russell, David Sparr, Jim Stapel EXCUSED: Allan Martin STAFF: Susan Kepplinger OTHERS: Melissa Hunt and Rob Kleman - OAEDC, Sandy Prunty - Marketing Consortium, Ann Pistohl – Leadership Oshkosh, Cyndi Thaldorf - OPD CALL TO ORDER Chair David Sparr called the meeting to order and a quorum was declared present. MINUTES OF THE MARCH MEETING th Candy Pearson moved approval of the minutes of the March 18 meeting with correction of the spelling of Christensen’s. Todd Cummings seconded the motion which passed unanimously. POLICING/TRAFFIC/PARKING ISSUES Captain Thaldorf reported that she had taken a new position with the Department and Kurt Schoeni had been named Captain of Patrol and will be attending BID Board meetings from now on. She also reported that Sgt. Kaiser was coordinating an effort to communicate with BID businesses. A sign up sheet was circulated for those wishing to receive email police updates from him. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT Following a brief discussion, Jim Stapel moved approval of the Financial Report. Candy Pearson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. OAEDC REPORT Melissa Hunt reported the Marketing Consortium is finalizing plans and marketing the Destination Downtown Event scheduled for May 10. The Consortium also developed flyers marketing BID businesses which are being distributed to visitors watching the movie filming. The Recruitment Fund Grant Committee met with representatives of Beckett’s restaurant which is planned to be located at City Center. Melissa provided information on the type of restaurant being proposed, which should be open in August. The owners had requested a grant of $10,000 and the Recruitment Fund Committee recommended $7,500. Discussion followed regarding the balance available in the fund, potential future applicants and previously granted amounts. Candy Pearson moved approval of a $5,000 grant for Beckett’s and Jim Stapel seconded the motion which passed unanimously. MARKETING CONSORTIUM REPORT Sandra Prunty reported that Marketing Consortium volunteers will have a table with promotional information on BID events and related issues at each Live at Lunch event this summer. Discussion followed regarding attracting more downtown employees to the event. 1 DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES April 15, 2008 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 the Subcommittee met. A local artist attended the meeting and will provide several designs from which to choose for the new banner. The Subcommittee also discussed a possible clean up event that would be coordinated with planting the planters which could begin May 16, weather permitting. Members discussed the fact that it would be better if cleaning sidewalks and storefronts were done routinely as a matter of habit than just a single cleaning event. There was some discussion regarding approaching owners of vacant or unkept storefronts regarding improving the appearance of their buildings. Megan also had met with the horticulture program at North High School to coordinate the plantings they do downtown with those that will be planted by the BID. VIDEO MONITORING CAMERAS Dave Sparr reported that he and Todd Cummings had met with Chief Greuel and Sgt. Sagmeister for a demonstration of a monitoring camera. The Chief was impressed with how the camera worked and expressed an interest in exploring the matter further. Dave will follow up with the Chief. APPLICATION FOR A CLASS B LIQUOR LICENSE/GALLERY WALK Dave Sparr reported there were really no new developments regarding a liquor license for Gallery Walk. The Arts group has met a couple of times to discuss setting up an umbrella LLC, but this group is not interested in pursuing the alcohol issue. AWARD OF RECRUITMENT FUND GRANT SPECIAL PROJECT GRANTS Melissa Hunt has contacted the Grant recipients. Staff has to follow up with contracts. MOVIE FILMING There was general discussion regarding the impact of the movie on the BID. BID EMPLOYEE Dave Sparr reported that he and Candy Pearson participated in interviewing three of the most qualified finalists. He indicated that he was impressed with the quality of the applicants and believes that in order to retain a good employee, the BID Board may have to increase the compensation being offered. Board members agreed that it would be worth it to have a good employee. MAYORS BREAKFAST Melissa Hunt reported that the Mayor’s Breakfast Committee had met the previous week and there was little new to report. ESTABLISH 2010 STRATEGY COMMITTEE This matter was tabled to the May meeting. 2 DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES April 15, 2008 400 EAST PARKING LOT STATUS REPORT Staff reported that there had been a meeting for the property owners and tenants of buildings abutting the parking lot to review the concept plan and generate support for the project. The matter of providing easements to the City over vacant land between the east walls of these buildings and the current alley was also discussed. AGENDA ITEMS FOR MAY 20 MEETING No items were suggested for placement on the May agenda. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned. Respectfully Submitted Susan Kepplinger Planning Services Division 3