HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesDOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES
May 17, 2011
PRESENT: David Sparr, Megan Lang, David Hetzel, Sandy Prunty, Michael Russell, Todd Cummings, Jeff
Jahnke
EXCUSED: Kurt Koeppler, Jim Stapel, Melody Wollangk
STAFF: Maureen Lasky, Jeffrey Nau
OTHERS: Lisa Voss — Oshkosh Public Library, Rob Kleman — OAEDC, Matt Kroening — Oshkosh Police
Department
I - CALL TO ORDER
Chair David Sparr called the meeting to order and a quorum was declared present.
II - MINUTES OF MAY 17, 2011 MEETING
There was no discussion on this item. Sandy Prunty moved for approval of the May 17 2011 minutes as
presented. David Hetzel seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
III — POLICING /TRAFFIC /PARKING ISSUES
Sergeant Kroening reported that there was a lot of graffiti occurring over the last few weeks, both in the BID
and the S. Main Street area. Two distinct types of graffiti have been sprayed: one pornographic in nature and
the other gang - related. Arrests were made of suspects presumed responsible for the pornographic graffiti.
Other than the graffiti incidents, it has been relatively uneventful.
IV — MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
There was no discussion on this item. Jeff Jahnke motioned for approval of the monthly financial report as
presented. Sandy Prunty seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
V - BID MANAGER AND SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
• BID Marketing Consortium
- Destination Downtown will be Saturday, May 21. Events include a style show, brunch and wine
tasting. So far 130 tickets have been sold, 40 more than last year.
- Work continues on updating the retail directory.
- The next class of the Downtown Businesses seminar series presented by the UW Extension and co-
sponsored by the BID will be in early June.
• Beautification
- Flowers are not planted yet due to the unusually cool spring. The greenhouses are approximately
two weeks behind schedule so the flower pots will not be planted until late May to early June.
- Summer banners are being worked on and will be installed around mid -June.
- Flower beds at Opera House square will be revamped with help from the Parks Department.
- Main Street benches, bike racks and trash can placements by the City have been delayed due to
unexpected retirements and injuries. Some elements should be up by Memorial Day.
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VI — DOWNTOWN PARKING
Ms. Lasky reported that there is still interest and a need in having a joint parking committee with the BID and
Traffic Advisory Board. Jeff Jahnke added that Transit Director Chris Strong sent him and Megan Lang a
summary from their first meeting listing problems, what is working and what is not working in regard to
downtown parking. Todd Cummings suggested that an easy first step would be to inform and encourage
business owners not to use prime parking for themselves and their employees.
VII — BRANDING UPDATE — IMPLEMENTATION OF PHASE II
Ann Padley and Heidi Strand from Blue Door Consulting, Inc. presented the results of the online survey
conducted from March 18 to April 13
• 1,379 surveys were completed
• Topics focused on:
• Demographics of those completing the survey
• Perception of the downtown in regard to:
■ Downtown events
• Value of the downtown
• Obstacles
• Enhancement opportunities
• Businesses needed in the downtown
Discussion followed on the implementation of Phase II, the marketing plan. Ms. Strand suggested that they
could work with BID Board members to determine what the BID wants to get out of research and implement
the findings, wants and needs to create an action plan. Megan Lang and Sandy Prunty volunteered to work with
Blue Door Consulting to go over the proposed budget of the action plan. In June, the BID Board will approve
the budget for the action plan and transfer funds to the Branding account.
VIII — FREE RENT INCUBATOR PROGRAM
This item was laid over until the June meeting.
IX — STAFFING UPDATE
Chair Sparr informed the BID that BID Manager Lasky will be resigning full -time at the end of May. Rob
Kleman stated that the job opening has been posted and hopes to have the position filed by July. Ms. Lasky
added she will be working part-time to help her replacement get up to speed during the transition process.
X — IDENTIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR JUNE 21, 2011 MEETING
Downtown Parking
Free Rent Incubator Program
Branding Phase II
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XI - ADJOURNMENT
With there being no further business, Mike Russell moved the meeting be adjourned. Sandy Prunty seconded
the motion which passed unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jeffrey Nau
Associate Planner
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