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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesDOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES July 19, 2016 PRESENT: Megan Lang, Kris Larson, Kay Bahr, Jim Stapel, David Krumplitsch, Andy Ratchman, Sandy Prunty, Marlo Ambas and James Evans EXCUSED: David Sparr, Chanda Anderson STAFF: Cassie Daniels – BID Manager, Jeffrey Nau - Associate Planner OTHERS: Sergeant Matt Kroening – Oshkosh Police Department I - CALL TO ORDER Chair Lang called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m. and a quorum was declared present. II – APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 19, 2016 MEETING There was no discussion on this item. Jim Stapel moved to approve the minutes of the June 19, 2016 meeting as presented. Sandy Prunty seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. III – POLICING/TRAFFIC/PARKING/ENFORCEMENT ISSUES Sergeant Kroening reported that for the most part things have been quiet in the downtown area this past month with no burglaries or robberies. He did add that there were a number of vehicle break-ins in the City Center garage and along N. Main Street which were most likely crimes of opportunity where vehicles were left unlocked. Sergeant Kroening asked that people be cautious with the current Pokemon Go craze as some people may not be aware of their surroundings and may be potential victims of robberies. Sandy Prunty asked if the Police Department would be able to post crosswalk signage at the crosswalks on N. Main Street. Sergeant Kroening responded they have a limited supply and are usually in high demand for other areas in the city. Megan Lang suggested the BID purchase a few of the signs and asked Sergeant Kroening if he could get a price for the signs. Sergeant Kroening responded he would and get supplier information. IV – MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no discussion on this item. James Evans moved to approve the monthly financial report as presented. Jim Stapel seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES July 19, 2016 V – APPROVE TRANSFER OF $1,500.00 FROM THE RESERVE FUND TO ADVERTISING BUDGET BID Manager Daniels requested the Board to approve a transfer of $1,500.00 from the reserve fund to the advertising budget to cover the cost of printing the EAA coupon booklets. She added that ad space in the book covered approximately 50% of the total cost. The books should be ready today or tomorrow and will be distributed at AirVenture to encourage attendees to visit the downtown during their stay. Lastly, Ms. Daniels said that the advertising budget is a little short with funding due to providing advertising for the Saturdays Farmers Market. Jim Stapel motioned for approval of the transfer of $1,500.00 from the reserve fund to the advertising budget. Kay Bahr seconded the motion which passed unanimously. VI – BIKE SHARING PROGRAM UPDATE BID Manager Daniels reported that Zagster will give a presentation at the August meeting to go over bike sharing programs and talk about how Oshkosh could implement a program. Ms. Lang asked Ms: Daniels if she could email materials prior to next month’s meeting to give the Board time to review. Ms. Daniels responded affirmatively. Ms. Daniels added that she will be inviting people from U.W. Oshkosh, the Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Oshkosh Community Foundation as they may be stakeholders/participants if a bike sharing program is implemented. Mr. Nau added he would invite the Bike and Pedestrian Committee as well. VII – DOWNTOWN TRASH CAN UPDATE Ms. Daniels reported that she and Ms. Lang met with Streets and Sanitation Superintendent Kevin Uhen to discuss options with the existing decorative trash receptacles. She said that the City does not want to install any more permanent cans nor are they able to continue repairing the existing cans. Mr. Uhen encouraged the BID to look into purchasing plastic movable cans which can be customized with the BID logo. The few plastic cans the city has placed have been getting used and have not had any cases of being tipped over. VIII – WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE GRANT OPPORTUNITY Ms. Daniels informed the Board that Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is offering a grant opportunity for $1,000 that can be utilized to benefit the downtown. She added that if they were to receive the grant, the BID would be required to display WPS ‘s logo on whatever the grant would be used for. Megan Lang suggested the grant could be used to help pay for printing costs of the Downtown Directory. James Evans suggested the grant could be used to help pay for marketing material for the historic plaques program. DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES July 19, 2016 Ms. Daniels responded she would look into the grant further and report back next month. IX – BID MANAGER AND SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS BID Manager Daniels presented a summary of her activities over the past month as outlined in the BID Manager’s report included in the BID packet: Highlights include.  The Neverfilms grant application has been completed.  Last Saturday’s Farmers Market was very busy with great weather and it was kid’s day with a lot of activities for children.  Live at Lunch’s season has begun and will be held bi-weekly.  The EAA coupon book is completed and has been sent to the printers. There are 33 participants.  The changeable copy sign at Opera House Square is still working well. Ms. Daniels still has concerns about the glass fogging up once the weather gets colder.  The fall banners are being designed.  Embody Yoga has been reimbursed for their Recruitment Fund Grant.  Hotdog Charlie’s will be applying for a Retention Fund Grant.  Satori Import’s new door has been installed:  Attended a Historic Tourism Meeting. X – IDENTIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE AUGUST 16, 2016 MEETING  Zagster Bike Sharing Program Presentation  Dumpster Enclosure for the 400 Block West Parking Lot. XI – ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Jim Stapel moved for the meeting to be adjourned at 8:50 a.m. Sandy Prunty seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey Nau Associate Planner