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DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES August 21, 2007 1 PRESENT: Barbara Baier, Mark Bohrnstedt, Todd Cummings, David Hetzel, Megan Hoopman, Kurt Koeppler, Allan Martin, Candace Pearson,
David Sparr, Jim Stapel EXCUSED: None STAFF: Susan Kepplinger OTHERS: Melissa Hunt and Rob Kleman – OAEDC, Cyndi Thaldorf – OPD, Joslyn Knudsen – Marketing Consortium, Brian Mitchell
-Intergen CALL TO ORDER Chair Dave Sparr called the meeting to order. MINUTES OF THE JULY 17, 2007 MEETING Barb Baier moved approval of the minutes of the July 17 meeting as submitted.
David Hetzel seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBER Todd Cummings, co-owner of Oblios was introduced. POLICING/TRAFFIC/PARKING ISSUES Cyndi Thaldorf
is the new Captain of Patrol and will be attending BID Board meetings. She reported that the OPD is following up on the increase in graffiti in the BID and had discovered that it is
occurring in the very early morning, so additional night surveillance is being undertaken. There was some initial discussion regarding the new Community Policing approach as it relates
to the BID. David Sparr asked that a Pedestrian Crossing sign be placed in the crosswalk on High near the Grand Opera House as he has observed pedestrians having difficulty crossing
there. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT After a brief discussion, Jim Stapel moved approval of the financial report as submitted. Megan Hoopman seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
OAEDC REPORT Melissa Hunt reported on the Mayors Breakfast. She estimated 1,500 people attended. A table promoting downtown merchants was set up this year. The downtown television commercial
is still running; new downtown maps are being distributed. The Recruitment Grant Fund Committee met to review an application for “Steeles Studio” and recommended approval of a $5,000
grant to be used for signage, leasehold improvements including lighting, inventory and equipment. Mark Bohrnstedt moved approval of the grant. Dave Hetzel seconded the motion, which
passed unanimously. MARKETING CONSORTIUM REPORT Joslyn Knudsen reported that ridership on the EAA Trolley appeared to have improved over last year and actual numbers will be reported
at the September meeting. Marketing Consortium members rode the trolley periodically and spoke with riders. This year, the Oshkosh Public Museum, the Paine and Fratellos also paid to
have Trolley stops. The Consortium is working on the annual Holiday Event/Annual Meeting/20th BID Anniversary which will be held in conjunction with the December Gallery Walk. The BID
anniversary observation will be held in 404 North Main between 5 and 6 pm. A display of the BID “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” will be developed
DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES August 21, 2007 2 which will be available to be installed in empty storefronts after the event. Plans are also in the works to give a holiday feeling
to that Gallery Walk event. The Marketing Consortium also submitted parking change recommendations and requests submitted by BID merchants. After a brief discussion, the Board decided
to set up a Subcommittee to do further work on this and develop final recommendations. Megan Hoopman, Todd Cummings, Mark Bohrnstedt, Candace Pearson and Jim Stapel volunteered to serve.
Josslyn Knudsen and Melissa Hunt asked to be notified of the meetings. Megan Hoopman reported on the approach that will be taken to selecting the new Holiday Banners. Following discussion
regarding the timing of the Holiday Parade, Candace Pearson volunteered to contact John Casper at the Chamber to discuss possible changes for 2008. OTHER CONTRACT ACTIVITIES – STATUS
Staff reported that Ground Effects had no problems or issues to forward. ENFORCEMENT OF THE RECRUITMENT FUND GRANT Staff reported that because Friends Unique Boutique closed during their
second year of operation, they owe the BID $1,500. David Sparr reported that he had sent a letter requesting payment along with a copy of the RFG Agreement to the former owners and had
not received a response. He recommended that the matter be forwarded to a collection agency. Barb Baier moved approval of forwarding the matter to a collection agency. Megan Hoopman
seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. WINTER PLANTER DECORATION Staff presented a proposal submitted by Ground Effects for a holiday/winter display for the planters. Megan Hoopman
asked that the matter be tabled to the September meeting so she could check the pricing, and Board members agreed. 400 EAST PARKING LOT David Sparr reported that two proposals had been
received for initial design work for the 400 East Parking Lot. He, Jim Larson, Rob Kleman and staff met to review the proposals and are recommending the BID Board accept the proposal
submitted by Crispell Snyder. Megan Hoopman moved that the proposal submitted by Crispell Snyder be accepted. Jim Stapel seconded the motion which passed unanimously. SIGNAGE DESIGN
This matter was tabled. 2008 BUDGET Following discussion, Board members agreed that a budget subcommittee be established to develop a budget proposal for Board action. Megan Hoopman,
David Sparr, Barb Baier, Candace Pearson and Todd Cummings volunteered to serve. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Jim Stapel moved the meeting be adjourned. Megan Hoopman
seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted Susan Kepplinger Planning Services Division