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DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES September 20, 2005 1 PRESENT: Norm Packer, Jim Stapel, Barbara Baier, Jeff Robl, David Sparr, David Hetzel, Allan Martin, Megan Hoopman, Kurt Koeppler,
and Mark Bohrnstedt STAFF: Stan Kline – OCDC, Captain Scott Kronenwetter – OPD, and Kristi Bales – Planning OTHERS: Jennifer Monk-Reising, Shirley Mattox – Oshkosh Common Council, and
Jeff Bollier – Oshkosh Northwestern CALL TO ORDER Chairman Packer called the meeting to order at 8 AM. POLICING/TRAFFIC/PARKING ISSUES Captain Scott Kronenwetter reported that the Wednesday
Farmer’s Market has been moved to the Jefferson Parking Lot (former WG&R lot). Stan Kline reported that the Parking Utility will consider the request for 2-hour on-street parking at
their meeting on September 21. MINUTES OF AUGUST 16, 2005 Kurt Koeppler made a motion to approve the minutes. Megan Hoopman seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor. MONTHLY
FINANCIAL REPORT Jim Stapel made a motion to approve the financial report. Barbara Baier seconded the motion. Stan Kline noted that the payment for Mayor’s Breakfast-related items should
be paid by the Mayor’s Breakfast account. This will be corrected prior to the next meeting. Motion carried with all in favor. BID Board member Jeff Robl arrived at 8:05am. THE 2005 DOWNTOWN
OSHKOSH BID BUDGET Project Funding for 2005 – Barbara Baier made a motion for the BID Board to pay for the Christmas tree to be placed in Opera House Square during the holiday season.
Kurt Koeppler seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor. The funds ($800) will be encumbered in the Beautification category. Stan Kline will coordinate purchase of the tree.
Recruitment Grant Fund Applications & Process – Three applications were presented to the BID Board. The first request was for “Cranky Pat’s” restaurant. This application was tabled at
the Recruitment Grant Fund meeting and therefore no further action was requested of the BID Board. The second application was for “Polished – A Nail Studio”, located at 417 N. Main Street.
Mark Bohrnstedt made a motion to approve a $5,000 grant for leasehold improvements, signage, redecorating, and inventory purchases. Kurt Koeppler seconded the motion. Motion carried
9-0, with one abstention (Hoopman). The third application was for “Friend’s Unique Boutique”, located at 457 N. Main Street. Kurt Koeppler made a motion to approve a $3,000 grant for
leasehold improvements, with up to an additional $2,000 for new signage, with the signage to be approved by the BID Board. Megan Hoopman seconded the motion. Motion carried 9-0, with
one abstention (Stapel).
DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES September 20, 2005 2 CONTRACTED SERVICE’S REPORT Stan Kline distributed and reviewed the Contracted Service Report for August 2005, updating the BID
Board about new/pending businesses and about progress with business contacts. The preliminary report for the Mayor’s Breakfast is done but will be finalized next month. Jennifer Monk-Reising
reported on the Oshkosh 100 opening reception earlier in September. The closing reception will be October 1. She also stated the plans are underway for the Halloween Parade/Trick-or-Treat/Costume
Contest on Friday evening, October 28. 2006 DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BUDGET PROPOSALS Norm Packer distributed a packet of information regarding the BID Board’s 2006 budget. The budget assumed
an overall dollar increase for the total budget of 2.5%. Thus, a $136,000 budget is proposed. Jim Stapel made a motion to approve $136,000 as the overall budget amount for the 2006 Operating
Year. Barbara Baier seconded the motion. Motion carried with all in favor. Stan Kline distributed two packets of information – one presented the proposed BID Marketing Consortium and
the second with a list of proposed projects. Other projects discussed include a new refuse enclosure, additional banners, and the Christmas tree for Opera House Square. Discussion of
exact allocations continued. These allocations were not finalized at this time and will continue at the October BID Board meeting after the Board has had a chance to review the proposals
in more detail. IDENTIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Jim Stapel asked that a discussion on the recruitment grant fund guidelines be placed on an agenda early in 2006. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:10am. Respectfully submitted, Kristi Bales, Planning Services Division