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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesDOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES December 15, 2015 1 PRESENT: David Sparr, Megan Lang, Jim Stapel, Sandy Prunty, Kris Larson, Andy Ratchman, Marlo Ambas and James Evans EXCUSED: Kay Bahr, David Krumplitsch, Chanda Anderson and Vicky Schroeder STAFF: Cassie Daniels – BID Manager, Jeffrey Nau - Associate Planner OTHERS: Sergeant Matt Kroening, Oshkosh Police Department, Sue Van Houwelingen – Leadership Oshkosh/Oshkosh & Winnebago County Housing Authority I - CALL TO ORDER David Sparr called the meeting to order at 8:01am and a quorum was declared present. II – APPROVE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 17, 2015 MEETING There was no discussion on this item. Kris Larson moved to approve the minutes of the November 17, 2015 meeting as presented. Sandy Prunty seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. III – ELECTION OF OFFICERS Chair Sparr requested nominations for a new chairperson and vice-chairperson as he informed the Board at the November meeting that he was stepping down as Chairman. Jim Stapel nominated Megan Lang and Kris Larson to be elected chairperson and vice-chairperson, respectively. James Evans seconded the nomination. There was no further discussion on the action. The Board approved the nominations unanimously. Chair-elect Lang requested that the appointments be effective beginning at the January, 2016 meeting. Chair Sparr agreed to hold his position until the end of 2015. IV – POLICING/TRAFFIC/PARKING/ENFORCEMENT ISSUES Sergeant Kroening reported that activity within the BID District has been relatively calm with exception of a series of thefts occurring on November 15th & 16th. Sergeant Kroening noted a vehicle theft at 530 N. Main Street. Sergeant Kroening gave an update on the shooting which occurred on Oregon Street stating that victim is recovering and no one has been apprehended. Sergeant Kroening gave an update to the creation of an inventory of surveillance cameras downtown and said that beat Officers will go from business to business to collect the data. Part of the data gathering will include the quality of the recordings and how long the recordings are kept on record. Ms. Prunty asked when and why the no left turn from Merritt Avenue onto N. Main Street was implemented. Sergeant Kroening responded that it was changed near the end of October due to a petition and approval by the Common Council. DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES December 15, 2015 2 V – MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no discussion on this item. Jim Stapel moved to approve the monthly financial report as presented. Chanda Anderson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. VI – BID MANAGER AND SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS BID Manager Daniels presented a summary of her activities over the past month as outlined in her report included in the BID packet. Discussion highlights include:  Recruitment signs have been distributed  Message center sign at Opera House Square is getting repaired to fix a faulty seal  Holiday Passport program is going well with 33 participating businesses o Kris Larson stated the passports are very well received  Working on kiosk map sheet update  Marketing Consortium – o Public Library hosted Whoville – 500 children participated o “Breakfast with the Grinch” had 168 participants. Will take place again next year  Video of event on Downtown Website  Beautification – o Winter banners have been ordered, sponsored by First Bank National o Contract extension with Ground Guys (Kelly Green) will be good through 2018 o Kept several of the old banners  Held Recruitment Fund Grant Meeting for Community Church, a new tenant at City Center o BID Manager Daniels distributed minutes from the November 17, 2015 Recruitment Fund Grant meeting and provided background information on the grant request. o Committee recommended a $4,000 Grant Mr. Sparr questioned if a grant should be going to a tax-exempt entity. Mr. Larson responded they are paying taxes through their lease with City Center. Mr. Larson added that the church’s targeted demographic is a younger population and will bring a lot of people to the downtown on Sundays and throughout the week. Mr. Sparr added at least the church is active during the week. Mr. Evans stated they will be very accommodating to the downtown and supports the grant request. Jim Stapel motioned for approval of the Recruitment Fund Grant for Community Church for the amount of $4,000. Kris Larson seconded the motion which passed unanimously.  Attended Special Events meeting  Attended Historic Tourism meeting VII – DISCUSS END-OF-YEAR SOCIAL EVENT Ms. Daniels informed the Board that she is looking to schedule the event at the end of January or early February. She added that Mr. Ambas has agreed to host the social again at the Algoma Club. Mr. Sparr responded the Algoma Club is a good location and did a great job last year. Ms. Daniels asked for input for a DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES December 15, 2015 3 specific date. Mr. Evans suggested January in order to get some holiday feel. After Board discussion they decided on Wednesday, January 27th from 5:00 to 7:00pm. Ms. Daniels said she would update the PowerPoint presentation from last year. Chair-elect Lang said she would give the presentation. VIII - IDENTIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE JANUARY 19, 2016 MEETING  Video Camera Inventory  Downtown YMCA presentation IX – ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Jim Stapel moved for the meeting to be adjourned at 8:33am. Kris Larson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey Nau Associate Planner