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MINUTES
June 16, 2009
PRESENT: Todd Cummings, David Hetzel, Jeff Jahnke, Kurt Koeppler, Megan Lang, Candace Pearson,
Mike Russell, David Sparr, Jim Stapel
EXCUSED: Kurt Koeppler, Melody Wollangk
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 MAY 19 MEETING
Megan Lang moved approval of the May 19 minutes as submitted. Candace Pearson seconded the motion which
passed unanimously.
POLICING /TRAFFIC/PARKING ISSUES
No one from the Police Department was present to report. In response to a question from the Board, Chris
Strong reported that he is still working on how to accomplish parking enforcement after the meters are removed
in August and September. The price of a daily permit is yet to be determined. Merchants will be able to
purchase permits at a discount and either resell or give to their clients and customers.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Following discussion, Dave Hetzel moved approval of the financial report. Megan Lang seconded the motion
which passed unanimously.
BID MANAGER AND SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Recruitment Fund Grant
Maureen Strauss reported that E.G. Stratt, a business located in City Center that remanufactures toner cartridges
and sells lab coats, had requested a RFG for inventory and equipment. The Recruitment Fund Grant Committee
had reviewed the application and recommended the Board approve a $4,000 grant for inventory and equipment
to be provided in an initial payment of $2,500 and a final payment of $1,500 after a review of the business in six
months. Following discussion, Dave Hetzel moved that matter be returned to the Committee to revisit the two
installment approach and develop guidelines for payment of the second payment. Jim Stapel seconded the
motion which passed unanimously.
Maureen Strauss then reported that Murray Holdings had submitted a request for a RFG to assist with the
establishment of a bar /restaurant in the location of the former Water City Grill. The business will be modeled
after a successful bar /restaurant the applicant owns in Menominee, Michigan. The Committee is recommending
a $5,000 grant to be used for inventory and equipment. Candace Pearson moved approval of the grant; Megan
Lang seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Beautification Subcommittee
Banners have been changed. Ground Effects is sponsoring maintenance of Opera House Square.
Foundation Fagade Program
The bids for several projects came in on budget, and these have been started.
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Rear Facade Program
Nine applications were submitted, three from owners of properties abutting the 400 East Parking lot. The
Committee will be selecting projects in the near future.
Farmers Market
The first Wednesday Farmer's Market will be tomorrow. There has been interest on the part of about 20
vendors. This year, vendors will not be able to park their vehicles on Market Street, vendors will have assigned
spaces and the hours have been changed to 9 am through 1 pm.
2010 Subcommittee
The web site has been updated with maps and block captains and their contact information will be added. A
representative of the DOT will make a presentation at the next Marketing Consortium meeting.
Public Enemies Event
The following will be included in the event;
Free trolley rides between the Public Museum, EAA and downtown and to the theatre and back
1930's themed window displays in both occupied and vacant storefronts
Locally designed set of 25 collector cards will be distributed at businesses
EAA fly over
Actors in vintage clothing, antique cars
Live at Lunch moved to Tuesday for this event
Destination Downtown
This event ended with a positive balance of about $1,000.
BRANDING
Candace Pearson handed out draft copies of the Request for Proposals for marketing /branding services. There
will be two products, a marketing plan to be implemented during the street reconstruction project and
establishment of a brand and a marketing plan for after the completion of the project.
2010 BUDGET ALLOCATION
Dave Sparr asked that staff compile a list of possible projects for consideration at the next meeting.
400 EAST PARKING LOT PROJECT
Chris Strong reported that the items needing Council approval will be placed on the July 28 Council meeting.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR JULY 21 MEETING
There were no suggestions.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Candace Pearson moved the meeting be adjourned. Dave Hetzel seconded the
motion which passed unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Kepplinger
Principal Planner
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