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DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES January 16, 2007 1 PRESENT: Barbara Baier, David Hetzel, Megan Hoopman, Allan Martin, Candace Pearson, Jeff Robl, David Sparr, Jim Stapel EXCUSED:
Kurt Koeppler, Mark Bohrnstedt STAFF: Susan Kepplinger – Planning OTHERS: Melissa Hunt – OAEDC, Rob Kleman – OAEDC, Shirley Mattox, Ross McDowell – Runaway Shoes CALL TO ORDER Chair
Dave Sparr called the meeting to order at 8:05 AM. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12, 2006 MEETING Al Martin moved approval of the minutes of the December 12 meeting. Dave Hetzel seconded the motion
which passed unanimously. POLICING/TRAFFIC/PARKING ISSUES Ross McDowell expressed his frustration with the new parking rules, which only allow overnight parking in appropriately permitted
stalls. Megan Hoopman indicated that her tenants are also complaining. Jim Stapel explained that the Parking Utility had changed the rules to facilitate snow removal. He said the Utility
was also trying to balance the parking demands of both the merchants and residents. Megan Hoopman moved that the BID Board send a letter to the Parking Utility asking that the 2 am to
5 am no parking rule be changed to only apply to snow emergencies. Jeff Robl seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Dave Sparr will write the letter. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
There was a brief discussion of the report. OAEDC REPORT Melissa Hunt reported that the RFG committee will meet on the 18th to go over the application submitted by Soiree for their hair
salon expansion. There was some discussion regarding reevaluating what the funds could be used for and there was consensus that no funds be awarded until this matter is resolved, although
Melissa could continue to accept applications. This matter will be placed on the February agenda. MARKETING CONSORTIUM There was no formal report from the Consortium. 2007 BUDGET ALLOCATIONS
The BID Board agreed to the following changes to the draft budget; Eliminate the allocation for the Oshkosh 100 as that event will not be held this year Allocation of $1,000 a
month for 11 months to OAEDC to provide support services to the Marketing Consortium and administer the Recruitment Grant Program Allocation of $3,000 for general marketing activities
to the Marketing Consortium The Board requested that the Marketing Consortium provide more detailed proposals for the additional activities for which they had requested funding and these
would be considered on a project-by-project basis.
DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES January 16, 2007 2 David Sparr provided information on the proposal for landscaping and cleaning services submitted by the Parks Department. Dave and
Megan Hoopman will meet with the City Forester and Parks Director to get a more complete proposal. 400 BLOCK EAST PARKING LOT Staff will draft the Request for Design Proposals after
getting confirmation from Kurt Koeppler that the additional funding needed is committed by the Chamber and the Foundation. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Barb Beyer moved
the meeting be adjourned. Al Martin seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 am. Respectfully submitted, Susan Kepplinger Planning Services Division