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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesDOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES March 21, 2017 PRESENT: Megan Lang, Kris Larson, Jim Stapel, Sandy Prunty, Kay Bahr, David Sparr, David Krumplitsch, Marlo Ambas, Andy Ratchman and James Evans EXCUSED: Chanda Anderson, Benjamin Rennert STAFF: Cassie Daniels – BID Manager, Jeffrey Nau - Associate Planner OTHERS: Sergeant Eric Stenson – Oshkosh Police Department, Corey Mikkelson - Leadership Oshkosh/Choice Bank I - CALL TO ORDER Chair Lang called the meeting to order at 8:06 a.m. and a quorum was declared present. II – APPROVE MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 21, 2017 MEETING There was no discussion on this item. Chair Lang stated she would abstain since she was not present at the February meeting. Jim Stapel moved to approve the minutes of the February 21, 2017 meeting as presented. Kris Larson seconded the motion which passed 9-0-1 (abstain – Lang). III – POLICING/TRAFFIC/PARKING ENFORCEMENT ISSUES Sergeant Stenson introduced himself to the Board. He reported that the Police Department is working on staffing for the upcoming pub crawl. The Department will be focusing more on the University Campus area since the event has migrated from the downtown to the campus. He added that the Auxiliary Police will be patrolling the downtown. Dave Krumplitsch asked Sergeant Stenson if he had any information about a pedestrian struck by a car. Sergeant Stenson responded he had not heard anything. Sergeant Stenson informed the Board that St. Patrick’s Day was quiet and pretty uneventful. Ms. Prunty asked if it would be possible for the BID to purchase cones for the pedestrian crossings on N. Main Street to better inform drivers of their locations and stop when trying to be used. Sergeant Stenson responded they cost $350 to $400 each. He added the city has a small supply which is currently being used at the 9th Avenue/Koeller Street and Witzel Street/Koeller Street roundabouts. Ms. Lang stated the BID should purchase some. Mr. Sparr suggested that flashing lights could be installed. Ms. Lang asked if Sergeant Stenson could bring some information to the next meeting. He responded he would. DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES March 21, 2017 Chair Lang presented Mr. Larson a plaque signifying five years of serving on the BID Board that was to be given at the State of the City event last night. Mr. Larson graciously accepted. IV – APPROVE TRANSFER OF $500.00 FROM RESERVES TO UNWINED IN DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH EVENT BID Manager Daniels informed the Board that she is organizing unWINEd in Downtown Oshkosh Event which is a wine walk scheduled for May 13th. So far 18 businesses will be participating. Ms. Daniels explained that the funds are needed for “start up” costs such as printing materials and advertising. Tickets will go on sale on April 1st which costs $25 before April 22nd, then $30 up to the day of the event. Mr. Stapel asked if this was a onetime request. Ms. Daniels responded yes, enough revenue should be generated to cover costs if this becomes an annual event. James Evans motioned for approval of the transfer of $500.00 from reserves to unWINEd in Downtown Oshkosh event. Kris Larson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. V – MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT There was no discussion on this item. Jim Stapel moved to approve the monthly financial report as presented. Andy Ratchman 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 the BID Manager’s report included in the BID packet. Highlights include:  Printing of the Downtown Directory is complete and has been distributed.  Beautification o Working on finding a location for a Welcome to Downtown sign. Mr. Manske rejected the idea to have it placed on his property. Now considering Al Broullier Memorial Park south of the Fox River on Main Street since the park sign was damaged during the wind storm. Will contact Parks Director Ray Maurer. o Coordinating with Kelly Green with Ground Guys to develop landscape plans for the bump outs.  Welcome bags are being printed by Satori Imports with 18 logos. Bags will be distributed at the Farmers Market Beach Building, Washington Building and 100 Block Apartments.  Working on Summer Punch Card Program. DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES March 21, 2017  The social media campaign with Stellar Blue is showing success. The Downtown Website has been getting a lot more hits.  Finishing up the BID video. Mr. Ambas stated he shot some new video at the Best Western. Ms. Lang asked for a Holiday Parade update. Ms. Daniels responded that she is working on forming a committee. VII – APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS TO BID COMMITTEES Mr. Nau informed the Board that with approval of the new BID bylaws which created formal committees, BID Board Members are required to serve on at least one committee with a maximum of four BID Board Members serving on the same committee. Members are allowed to serve on up to three committees. Ms. Lang asked which committees were formed. Mr. Nau responded the Holiday Parade, Beautification, Parking, Marketing and Recruitment/Retention. Ms. Lang asked for volunteers to serve on each committee. After discussion Board Members were appointed as follows:  Holiday Parade: Kris Larson, Chanda Anderson, Megan Lang (temp), Marlo Ambas  Marketing and Membership Relations: Sandy Prunty, David Krumplitsch, Kay Bahr, Marlo Ambas  Parking: Kris Larson, Megan Lang, Jim Stapel, Chanda Anderson, Sandy Prunty  Beautification: Megan Lang, Andy Ratchman, Kay Bahr, Ben Rennert  Recruitment/Retention: James Evans, David Sparr, Jim Stapel, Megan Lang VIII – IDENTIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE APRIL 18, 2017 MEETING Crosswalk signage BID Committee Updates IX – ADJOURNMENT With there being no further business, Jim Stapel moved for the meeting to be adjourned at 9:03 a.m. James Evans seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey Nau Associate Planner