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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES June 18, 2013 PRESENT: David Sparr, Megan Lang, Chanda Anderson, Sandy Prunty, Todd Cummings, Kris Larson, Kurt Koeppler, Kay Bahr, Vicky Schroeder EXCUSED: Michael Russell, Jim Stapel, Andy Ratchman STAFF: Cassie Cook - BID Manager, Jeffrey Nau – Associate Planner OTHERS: Matt Kroening – Oshkosh Police Department, Rob Kleman – Oshkosh Area Economic Development Corporation I - CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Sparr called the meeting to order at 8:07am and a quorum was declared present. Mr. Sparr introduced Vicky Schroeder from 4-Imprint as the new alternate member of the board. II – APPROVE MINUTES OF MAY 21, 2013 MEETING There was no discussion on this item. Chanda Anderson moved to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2013 meeting as presented. Kris Larson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. III – POLICING/TRAFFIC/PARKING/ENFORCEMENT ISSUES Megan Lang arrives at 8:11am. Sergeant Kroening informed the board he has started using a new search engine called Cad Mining which can produce reports of incidents by location and proximities of locations. He added that he did a search of the BID vicinity going back 60 days which resulted in 30 reported thefts, mostly cell phones and purses left unattended at bars. Sergeant Kroening also reported the theft of cones from You Are Next Barber Shop, a bike theft from Main View Apartments and two cash thefts from Caramel Crisp. He added that thefts have been up overall throughout the city, mostly from vehicles. Sergeant Kroening added that there were seven damage complaints, most of them being minor vehicle damage and one report of flower pots being tipped over. Ms. Prunty inquired about the recent report of counterfeit money circulating downtown. Sergeant Kroening responded that there has been no increase in counterfeit money circulation, however, the recent story of counterfeit bills scattered around the Jackson Street/Murdock Avenue area added fuel to the report. Mr. Cummings reported he received a notice on his car which reminded him to keep his windows closed and doors locked when away from the car. Sergeant Kroening responded that the Police Department has assigned its officers specific areas to go on foot patrol to make more public contact which will hopefully reduce crime in neighborhoods. IV – MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no discussion on this item. Sandy Prunty moved for approval of the monthly financial report as presented. Chanda Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 1 DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES June 18, 2013 V – RECRUITMENT FUND GRANT APPROVAL – THE BACKLOT, LLC th BID Manager Cook distributed the minutes from the June 4 Recruitment Fund Grant Committee Meeting which recommended a $3,000.00 grant as requested by the applicant. Ms. Cook added that the business is to open at 424 N. Main Street later this year. The business will focus on sketch and improv comedy catered to mostly to college-aged patrons as well as offering acting classes. There was no further discussion on this item. Kurt Koeppler motioned for approval of the $3,000.00 Recruitment Fund Grant to The Backlot, LLC. Chanda Anderson seconded the motion which passed 8-0-1 (Lang abstaining). VI – BID MANAGER AND SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS BID Manager Cook presented a summary of her activities over the past month as outlined in her report included in the BID packet. Highlights include: -Downtown Directories are still available to anyone wishing to distribute -The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament was a great success and went much smoother than last year -Blue Door Consulting continuing to work on recruitment package -Beautification – Bike racks should be installed soon The three flower pots behind the bus station have been moved to in front of the Ground Round entrance on N. Main Street and Cranky Pats on N. Main Street Kelly Lawn Care mulched all of the landscape areas and bump-outs -RFG – Only $125.00 left in account, has met with two perspective RFG applicants. -Attended Business Afterhours at the Best Western Hotel -Attended Special Event meeting -Attended business needs open house hosted by UW Extension and City Planning -Continuing work/promotions with Gift Card Program, The Ground Round and Caramel Crisp are now participating with the program. -Working on RFG Checklist -Working on a new Request for Proposals for 2014 Ms. Lang asked if the Recruitment Brochure is encumbered from the Recruitment Fund Grant account. Ms. Cook responded the brochures are being funded from the Web Site Maintenance account and some funding will be needed from reserves. Ms. Lang asked how many businesses are signed up for the gift card program. Ms. Cook responded at this time 23 businesses are participating. VII – SELECT MEETING LOCATION FOR JUNE 18, 2013 BID BOARD MEETING Mr. Larson offered to again host the Board meeting at Beckets. The Board accepted and thanked Mr. Larson for his offer and there was no further discussion. VIII – IDENTIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE JULY 16, 2013 MEETING There was no discussion on this item. 2 DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES June 18, 2013 IX – ADJOURNMENT Mr. Nau reminded the Board to keep on voting for Oshkosh on the Main Street Matters Website. Ms. Anderson added that you can vote on multiple devices once a day. Mr. Kleman reported that the Common Council approved changing 16 short term parking stalls to long term parking behind the Exclusive Company, leaving 12 short term stalls. Mr. Kleman also reported that on June 26, the City will be presenting the results of a study funded by the Federal EDA which will recommend the types of businesses and industries Oshkosh should be attracting and/or recruiting. With there being no further business, Sandy Prunty moved for the meeting to be adjourned at 8:36am. Vicky Schroeder seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey Nau Associate Planner 3