HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesDOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES
October 19, 2010
PRESENT: David Sparr, Megan Lang, Todd Cummings, Melody Wollangk, Kurt Koeppler, Mike Russell,
Sandy Prunty
EXCUSED: Jim Stapel, Jeff Jahnke, David Hetzel
STAFF: Maureen Lasky, Jeffrey Nau
OTHERS: Rob Kleman — OAEDC, Matt Kroening — Oshkosh Police Department, Chris Strong — Oshkosh
Transit Department, Kevin Uhen — Streets and Sanitation Division, Carrie Rule — Leadership
Oshkosh
I - CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Megan Lang called the meeting to order and a quorum was declared present.
II - MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2010 MEETING
There was no discussion on this item. Sandy Prunty moved for approval of the September 21st minutes as
presented. Kurt Koeppler seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
III — POLICING /TRAFFIC /PARKING ISSUES
Sergeant Kroening reported that the Pub Crawl occurred on October 16 Attendance was lower than expected
but still was a largely- attended event. The Oshkosh Police Department cited 27 people and arrested three,
which was similar to the 2009 Pub Crawl. There was some minor vandalism along N. Main Street as well as
Parkway Avenue. Discussion followed that these types of events are good as it brings people to the downtown.
However, questions were asked on if and how the new Special Events Ordinance will lessen the burden on the
City and area businesses as far as the event promoters reimbursing the City for extra services and being
responsible for cleanup after the event.
Sergeant Kroening also reported that the brick wall dumpster screen behind the 400 block west buildings near
Algoma Boulevard has been repainted to cover up graffiti. Mr. Nau reported that there has been discussion
whether or not the wall served any useful purpose as it has historically been targeted for graffiti. As a result, the
City will be removing the wall in the near future.
IV — MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
There was no discussion on this item. Mike Russell motioned for approval of the monthly financial report as
presented. Melody Wollangk seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
V - BID MANAGER AND SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Halloween Event will take place on October 30 from 12:00pm to 4:00 pm
• The straw maze at Opera House Square
• There will be many kid - friendly games and events
• Pumpkins will be available for kids to decorate
• Trick -or- treating for the kids
• Volunteers are needed
The November Gallery Walk will host Rock the Block which will celebrate the reopening of Main
Street with a ribbon cutting.
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- The Holiday Tree Lighting Event will take place on November 11 followed by the Holiday Parade.
• The Christmas tree will stay lit through Christmas
• A DJ will be playing holiday music
- Beautification
• Locations for most of the design elements have been determined
• The BID continues to work with the City for an acceptable trash and recycling receptacle
design
- Branding Subcommittee
• Two proposals have been submitted
• Ms. Lasky is scheduling interviews with the candidates
- Banner Sponsors — BID Manager Lasky and Vice Chair Lang reported that it will cost between
$16,000 and $17,000 for the banners along Main Street. The estimate includes design services and
five different sets of banners that will be changed out throughout the year. Ms. Lasky stated that she
initially proposed to seek three- $6,000 sponsors to cover the costs of the banners. The Oshkosh
Community Foundation would receive free sponsorship due to their contribution to the Main Street
amenities and the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce would have a reduced sponsorship fee of $3,000
because of their other financial support of the BID. With the lower bid, Ms. Lasky and Ms. Lang
proposed to lower the sponsorship fee to $5,000. Discussion followed that the BID should not be
making money off this program since the cost for each set will be approximately $3,200. The Board
decided that a sponsorship fee of $4,000 is more appropriate with a guarantee of having their banner
used in the five - change cycle for four years.
VI — N. MAIN STREET CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Electrical work on the 0 to 300 blocks should be near completion. There is no set date as far as the
reopening of any portion of Main Street.
VII — PARKING FINE VALIDATION PROGRAM
This item was laid over until the November meeting.
VIII — 2011 BUDGET
Megan Lang indicated there are two new items in the 2011 budget. The first being Business After
Hours and the second being the Saturday's Farmers Market. Ms. Lasky stated to make the budget
balance out, funds had to be removed from planter maintenance. The shortage will be made up from the
Future Reserves Fund. Discussion followed if it is wise or cost effective to fund events such as the
Halloween Event and Destination Downtown where that money could be used for advertising. It was
argued that those events do bring a lot of people downtown and brings exposure to Main Street
businesses. Chair Sparr pointed out that the Branding Project will be a huge boost to advertise the
downtown and in recent years, the BID has used much more of its resources towards advertising.
Megan Lang motioned for approval of the 2011 BID Budget as proposed. Sandy Prunty seconded the
motion which carried 6 -1 (Nay - Russell).
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IX — DOWNTOWN SNOW REMOVAL
Kevin Uhen explained that blocks will be shut down to enable the City to more efficiently remove snow.
The snow will be moved towards the center of the street and then hauled away. Mr. Uhen encouraged
the Board to spread the word to use the City's e- mail /text notification to better inform downtown
businesses and tenants to when the Street Department will be shutting down specific streets for snow
removal. Mr. Uhen also stated that it may be advantageous for the BID to hire a contractor to remove
snow off the public sidewalks within the district to avoid situations where property owners /tenants fail
to shovel in a timely manner.
X — FARMERS MARKET
This item was discussed during the 2011 Budget approval (funding for the Saturday's Farmers Market).
XI — PROJECTING SIGNS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN OVERLAY DISTRICT
This item was laid over until the November meeting.
XII — IDENTIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR NOVEMBER 16, 2010 MEETING
• Parking Fine Validation Program
• Branding
• Contracted Sidewalk Snow Removal
• Projecting Signs within the Downtown Overlay District
XIII - 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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