HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesDOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES
September 21, 2010
PRESENT: Megan Lang, David Hetzel, Todd Cummings, Jeff Jahnke, Melody Wollangk, Kurt Koeppler,
Mike Russell
EXCUSED: David Sparr, Sandy Prunty, Jim Stapel
STAFF: Maureen Lasky, Jeffrey Nau
OTHERS: Rob Kleman — OAEDC, Matt Kroening — Oshkosh Police Department
I - CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Megan Lang called the meeting to order and a quorum was declared present.
II - MINUTES OF August 17, 2010 MEETING
There was no discussion on this item. Kurt Koeppler moved for approval of the August 17 minutes as
presented. Jeff Jahnke seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
III — POLICING /TRAFFIC /PARKING ISSUES
Sergeant Kroening reported that the Juggalos aided in the arrest of a suspect impersonating a FBI agent in the
400 block of N. Main Street. Overall crime /vandalism suspected by Juggalo activity has decreased in the
downtown area over the last several months. 14 short-term parking stalls are being switched from permit
parking stalls in the 400 Block East parking lot. The Pub Crawl is scheduled for October 16 which will
require additional police presence.
IV — MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Megan Lang inquired about the $7,200 in General Advertising budget and asked if this fund will be used to
fund the reopening of Main Street. BID Manager Lasky responded that it would. Michael Hetzel motioned for
approval of the monthly financial report as presented. Melody Wollangk seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
V - BID MANAGER AND SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
- The September Health Fair took place on the weekend of the 18 & 19
- The Exclusive Company hosted a back to school promotion
- The Halloween event will begin in October
• The straw maze at Opera House Square will be much larger than last year.
• Downtown businesses will be making scarecrows to be put on display along Main Street
• The Halloween Event will take place on October 30 and will have many kid - friendly events.
• Pumpkins will be available for kids to decorate.
- The November Gallery Walk will host Rock the Block which will celebrate the reopening of Main
Street.
- The Holiday Tree Lighting Event will take place on November 11th.
- Beautification
o The BID has ordered many design elements for Main Street. There are still some issues to
resolve with the City. The BID has met with several prospective clients to sponsor banners
for North Main Street.
DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES
September 21, 2010
VI — N. MAIN STREET CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
The 200 block sidewalk will be constructed next week. The Irving Avenue intersection will be closed
beginning September 27 for a week. Street marking painting will begin next week.
VII — PARKING FINE VALIDATION PROGRAM
This item was laid over until the October meeting.
VIII — 2011 BUDGET
Megan Lang presented the budget for 2011. Members of the board asked for more time to review the
budget and requested that approval be laid over until the October meeting
IX — SATURDAYS FARMERS MARKET
Dennis and Carlene Leatherman gave a presentation regarding the need for the market to relocate from
the City Hall parking lot in 2011 due to the reconstruction of Church Avenue. Mr. Leatherman outlined
possible venues including Riverside Park, the County Courthouse parking lot, and the former Oshkosh
B'Gosh parking lot (now Winnebago County Offices). He stated several conflicts and obstacles in
regard to these sites and suggested to use the 300 and 400 blocks of North Main Street to host the
market. The Board's consensus was that this is an excellent opportunity to promote the downtown and
supports this move. Discussion followed that the BID should allocate advertising dollars to inform the
public of the move to Main Street.
X — NORTH MAIN STREET REOPENING EVENT
This item was discussed under the BID Manager's report
XI — IDENTIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR SEPTEMBER 21 2010 MEETING
• Parking Fine Validation Program
• 2011 BID Budget
• Main Street Construction Update
• Winter Snow Removal
• Main Street Reopening Event
XII - ADJOURNMENT
With there being no further business, Kurt Koeppler moved the meeting be adjourned. Todd Cummings
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jeffrey Nau
Associate Planner
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