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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutesDOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES June 20, 2017 PRESENT: Megan Lang, Kris Larson, Jim Stapel, Sandy Prunty, Andy Ratchman, Kay Bahr, Chanda Anderson, James Evans EXCUSED: David Sparr, David Krumplitsch, Marlo Ambas, Benjamin Rennert STAFF: Cassie Daniels – BID Manager, Jeffrey Nau - Associate Planner OTHERS: Mayor Steve Cummings, Jim Collins – Transportation Director, Rob Kleman – Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce I - CALL TO ORDER Chair Lang called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m. and a quorum was declared present. II – APPROVE MINUTES OF MAY 16, 2017 MEETING There was no discussion on this item. Jim Stapel moved to approve the minutes of May 16, 2017 meeting. Kris Larson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. III – POLICING/TRAFFIC/PARKING ENFORCEMENT ISSUES There was no one present from the Police Department. Sandy Prunty stated that the crosswalks have been painted with the more visible markings. Ms. Lang asked which ones. Ms. Prunty responded the crosswalks on N. Main Street located at the bump-outs. She added the Board needs to get Transportation Director Collins a list of other crosswalk locations that should be painted. IV – RECRUITMENT FUND GRANT APPROVAL OF $2,000.00 FOR LUNCH BOX RESTAURANT, 200 CITY CENTER BID Manager Daniels distributed the minutes from the May 23, 2017 Recruitment Fund Grant Committee. She added the request is for the Lunch Box restaurant which recently opened at the former Blimpies location. The restaurant specializes in sandwiches and salads with an average price point of $7.00. Ms. Daniels said the request was for $3,667.00; however the RFG Committee reduced that amount based on results of the points system evaluation used by the Committee. Mr. Evans said he is enthusiastic for the business but is worried that the owner may overwork himself as he is also an artist and works part-time at Beckets. There was no further discussion on this item. DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES June 20, 2017 James Evans motioned for approval of the $2,000.00 Recruitment Fund Grant request for Lunch Box Restaurant. Jim Stapel seconded the motion which passed 7-0-1 (abstain – Larson). V – DISCUSS LAKEFLY COMMUNITY SCULPTURE SPONSORSHIP REQUEST BID Manager Daniels informed the Board that she was contacted by Justin DeJager with the Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau regarding potential BID sponsorship of a lake fly sculpture. Mayor Cummings provided background information on the project. He said the plan involves placing approximately 20 to 25 lake fly sculptures initially along the riverwalk. Artists will be commissioned to decorate the sculptures similar to the previous Pride of Oshkosh Lion and Nutcracker sculptures. The Mayor added the sponsorship is $2,500.00 with $1,000.00 going to the artist. The remaining funds are to be used for the creation of the sculpture, art supplies for the sculpture and the purchase of art supplies and construction materials for Oshkosh area school students. The Mayer said that each spring there would be a new hatching revealing new sculptures throughout the city. Ms. Lang asked if the goal is to have visitors travel around to see the sculptures and if there are any promotional activities planned. Mr. Cummings replied yes, that is the plan. He added the Lake Fly Committee is working with the Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau to plan events and promote the sculptures. Ms. Lang said she liked the idea of the BID sponsoring a sculpture as it will draw visitors to the downtown. She asked who would own the sculpture. Mayor Cummings replied the BID would own the sculpture. Mr. Evans said it would be a good idea to see what other communities throughout the country do to promote similar activities. Mayor Cummings stated the big hurdle so far is getting enough sponsors to get upfront costs to have the statues made. Ms. Lang asked how many sponsors have signed up. Mr. Cummings responded approximately ten so far including Evergreen Retirement Community, both high schools, the Best Western Hotel, Aurora Health Care, the University, Kris Larson and Andy Dumke. They need to contact other organizations such as EAA to see if they are interested. He added that the Best Western plans to mount their sculpture on the side of their building. Jim Stapel motioned for approval of the Downtown Oshkosh Business Improvement District to sponsor a Lake Fly Sculpture in the amount of $2,500.00. DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES June 20, 2017 Sandy Prunty commented that she was not sure if this is the best use of BID dollars. Mr. Larson replied that this is a form of marketing. Ms. Lang added that this will bring people to the downtown. Ms. Anderson liked that the event will grow every year. Ms. Prunty responded what kind of precedent the BID will be setting. Mayor Cummings added that this will be a traffic builder to the downtown. Chanda Anderson seconded the motion which passed 6-1-1 (nay – Prunty, abstain – Evans). Chair Lang asked where the sponsorship funds should come from. Ms Daniels responded the BID added $1,400.00 to the reserve fund from the micro loan program reimbursement. She added that she does have two applications for Recruitment Fund Grants. Ms. Anderson suggested using the reserve fund as that is what it was meant to be used for. Chanda Anderson motioned to expend $2,500.00 from the Reserve Fund to finance the Lake Fly sponsorship. And Ratchman seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mayor Cummings thanked the BID Board for their sponsorship. VI – MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT BID Manager Daniels reported the UnWINEd event is closed and made a profit of approximately $2,500.00. Ms. Lang commended Ms. Daniels on her efforts. There was no further discussion on this topic. Jim Stapel motioned to approve the BID monthly financial report as presented. Chanda Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. VII - 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:  Made some adjustments to the BID Organizational Chart which will be distributed next month.  Holiday Parade Committee: o Float and sponsorship applications are online o The Oshkosh Arena will be the $5,000 Title Sponsor for the parade o Looking to have bleachers available for VIPs  EAA coupon book is complete  Tourism video is complete and will be shown at next month’s meeting  Has received a lot of positive feedback from the UnWINEd event DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES June 20, 2017  Beautification Committee: o Plantings in the bump-outs by Oblios is complete o Flower pots have been planted but some pots are experiencing a lot of theft  Two possible Recruitment Fund Grants next month  Live at Lunch starts tomorrow VIII – BIKE SHARING AD-HOC COMMITTEE UPDATE There is no update from this group. IX – BID CHAIRPERSON SIGNING OF THE AMENDED BYLAWS Mr. Nau asked Chair Lang to sign the recently amended BID Bylaws. Chair Lang complied. X – ADJOURNMENT With there being no further business, Jim Stapel moved for the meeting to be adjourned at 8:46 a.m. Kris Larson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey Nau Associate Planner