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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesDOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES May 19, 2009 PRESENT: David Hetzel, Jeff Jahnke, Kurt Koeppler, Megan Lang, Candace Pearson, Mike Russell, David Sparr, Melody Wollangk EXCUSED: Todd Cummings, Jim Stapel STAFF: Susan Kepplinger, Maureen Strauss OTHERS: Chris Strong, Transportation Department CALL TO ORDER Chair David Sparr called the meeting to order and a quorum was declared present. MINUTES OF MARCH 17 MEETING Candace Pearson moved approval of the March 17 minutes as submitted. Megan Lang seconded the motion which passed unanimously. MINUTES OF APRIL 28 MEETING Candace Pearson moved approval of the Apri128 minutes as submitted. Melody Wollangk seconded the motion which passed unanimously. POLICING/TRAFFIC/PARKING ISSUES No one from the Police Department was present to report. There was a brief discussion regarding loitering in Opera House Square and graffiti. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT Mike Russell moved approval of the financial report as submitted. Megan Lang seconded the motion which passed unanimously. BID MANAGER AND SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Beautification Subcommittee Flowers will be put in planters this week. City Center purchased three planters. The Committee met with the contractor to clarify the scope of work. The contractor will be submitting proposals for some additional work in the State Street and Otter Avenue areas. 2010 Subcommittee The contract should be awarded at the end of January, 2010. An early spring informational meeting for building and business owners was proposed which could include representatives from the Appleton downtown area being there to talk about their experiences. Parking Subcommittee The Subcommittee met and will be reviewing each parking lot to see what issues need to be addressed. DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES May 19, 2009 Marketing Consortium The Poker Run went much better than last year and businesses reported that they felt that it helped introduce new people to the downtown. The May 9 Destination Downtown event is still being evaluated, but the consensus of participating businesses was that it did result in increased sales. Front Facade Program Participating owners have submitted their portions of the project cost to the Foundation and work is being bid. Work is to start in July. Back Facade Program Applications are being mailed out this week and are due June 15. Downtown Cable Access Program Filming is nearly finished for the second installment which will be airing in June. Recruitment Fund Staff is working with four potential new businesses and two that need to submit paperwork for disbursement of funds. Intern An intern from the University has been hired to help with summer events and activities. BRANDING/2010 BUDGET ALLOCATION Megan Lang proposed "Destination Downtown" as a tag line for the branding effort. Following discussion, there was consensus on using this tag line but that the BID still needed to hire a consultant to assist with developing and marketing the brand with the goal of launching at the reopening of Main Street. This branding project is separate from the marketing efforts that will be undertaken to attract shoppers downtown during construction. Candace, Maureen and Susan will be meeting Wednesday morning to develop a request for proposals for development of the branding campaign. 400 EAST PARKING LOT PROJECT Chris Strong reported that the plans are complete and there will be an informational meeting for the owners of businesses and buildings abutting the parking lot at 6 pm, Wednesday, May 27 in the back room at Oblio's. Design professionals will be on hand to answer questions. 2 DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES May 19, 2009 ALLOCATION OF $500 FOR PUBLIC ENEMIES EVENT Maureen Strauss has been attending planning meetings for this event, the June 30 advance showing of the film which is being organized by the Oshkosh Northwestern. The event will include showing the film on two screens at Marcus Theater. To participate in the event, tickets must be purchased in advance. A $30 ticket will provide entry to the movie, a $75 ticket will include the movie and a reception prior to the movie at 404 North Main. There will only be 300 $30 tickets and 300 $75 tickets. $10 of each ticket will go to the theater, the balance of ticket sales will be split evenly between Film Wisconsin and the Downtown Facade Program. Following discussion regarding keeping the focus of the event in the BID area, Mike Russell moved that up to $1,500 allocated in the budget for an unspecified "special event' be used to hire busses to transport participants back and forth from downtown to the movie theatre. Jeff Jahnke seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Sandy Prunty will be contacting bars and restaurants to encourage them to have themed specials available with discount coupons that could be provided to participants and others visiting downtown for the experience. AGENDA ITEMS FOR JUNE 16 MEETING Suggestions were made to include the following items in the June meeting: Public Enemies screening update, branding RFP outline, and more detail on the 2010 budget. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Candace Pearson moved the meeting be adjourned. Kurt Koeppler seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Susan Kepplinger Principal Planner 3