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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-18-2018 Minutesi- i% /�; DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES DiO UITo in September 18, 2018 ,o HK0s�-u P PRESENT: Megan Lang, Kris Larson, Jim Stapel, Sandy Prunty, Kay Bahr, Chanda Anderson, David Sparr, Andy Ratchman, David Krumplitsch, Marlo Ambas, James Evans, Benjamin Rennert EXCUSED: None STAFF: Cassie Daniels - BID Manager, Jeffrey Nau - Associate Planner OTHERS: Steve Cummings - Oshkosh Mayor, Frederick Siemers - Leadership Oshkosh/Choice Bank I - CALL TO ORDER 0,A% City o fw Oshkosh Chair Lang called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m. and a quorum was declared present. Chair Lang introduced Frederick Siemers, the new Leadership Oshkosh adjunct who will be attending BID Board meetings the next several months. II - APPROVE MINUTES OF AUGUST 21, 2018 MEETING There was no discussion on this item. Jim Stapel moved to approve the minutes of the August 21, 2018 meeting as presented. Kris Larson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Marlo Ambas arrives at 8:06 a.m. III - POLICING/TRAFFIC/PARKING ENFORCEMENT ISSUES/SECURITY CAMERA UPDATE No one from the Oshkosh Police Department was present. Chair Lang commented they were still waiting for the downtown security camera inventory; she added once the list is available, the BID could possibly purchase additional cameras to, "fill in the holes'. IV - APPROVE SEPTEMBER, 2018 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT/TRANSFER(S) FROM RESERVES BID Manager reported that a transfer of $2,545.00 from Reserves to the Advertising needs approval this month. She added a correction needed to be made with the Beatification Line item which will be addressed next month. Jim Stapel motioned for approval the September Monthly Financial Report and transfer of $2,545.00 from Reserves to the Advertising budget as presented. Chanda Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. i" QR /% CA III[�11111�nu' DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES citv fw DiOUffouin September 18, 2018 Oshkosh ,o HK0s�u P V - DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH WEBSITE UNVEILING Ms. Daniels introduced Andelys Bolanos from Candeo Creative to the Board. Ms. Andelys gave a brief history of the problems with the former website and how the new site is now much more informative, engaging and very mobile friendly. Ms. Andelys added that mobile usage for event planning is approximately 50% and expected to increase rapidly over the next several years. She said the website now enables the purchase of gift cards online and the homepage highlights upcoming events. Mr. Stapel asked if events that have occurred are automatically deleted from the site. Ms. Andelys responded that it will delete past events. She noted the event search function is exceptionally fast and the events are color -coded based on the type of event such as live music, festivals, etc. Ms. Lang stated she understood that some of the events and businesses are not located within the BID District but felt geographic limits should be established to define what events and businesses should be included on the site. Mr. Nau responded he will add that to next month's agenda and provide a central -city map in the BID packet. Ms. Lang asked if it was mandatory to have the home addresses of the BID Board members listed on the site. Mr. Nau responded he would check to see if that is a requirement. VI - OSHKOSH SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET UPDATE There was no update to report. Ms. Lang requested this item remain on upcoming agendas. VII - BID SELFIE PROJECT There was no discussion on this item. VIII - MURAL GRANT PROGRAM Ms. Daniels reported that the Oshkosh Common Council approved the Mural Ordinance on August 28f. She added that she is nearing completion of the Mural Grant application for next year. She is proposing the BID budget $5,000.00 to provide five $1,000.00 mural project grants for next year. She also said that New Moon is ready to proceed with their mural and hopes to have it completed by mid -October. i- QR /% CA III[�11111�nu' DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES citv fV DiOUffouin September 18, 2018 Oshkosh ,o HK0s�-u P IX - HISTORIC MARKER PROGRAM (MAYOR CUMMINGS) Mayor Cummings informed the Board that there is a program where local high school students conduct research on historic buildings in Oshkosh and not just in the downtown. He added a big part of the history is the people and events that took place in the buildings, not just the architectural aspect. The Mayor said the goal is to have an interactive website with the history of every building. X - FORMATION OF 2019 BID BUDGET COMMITTEE Ms. Daniels asked if there were volunteers to serve on the 2019 BID Budget Committee. Megan Lang, Kris Larson, Sandy Prunty and David Sparr volunteered. Ms. Daniels said she would be in contact with them to set up meeting time(s). XI - BID MANAGER AND BID COMMITTEE 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: • September's UnWINEd event takes place this Saturday, the 22nd. She added she received approval for 350 participants and has sold 323 tickets so far. • Preparing for the Holiday Parade which has been moved to Tuesday, November 13th. The Howard has offered to be the title sponsor. • Still looking for spring and fall banner sponsors. The Herd banners will be installed on November 1st in time for their home opener. • Applied for a Wisconsin Public Service grant for $500.00 or $1,000 which can be used towards the printing of the Downtown Directories. Ms. Daniels introduced Cary Fisher who is proposing to start a pedal pub business. Mr. Fisher informed the Board the Pedal Pub Ordinance will be going before the Common Council on September 25th. He added that he is proposing a pedal pub within the Sawdust District south of the Fox River. He said his business will be part of a franchise and will be a summertime activity. Ms. Lang asked if he plans to have tours north of the river within the BID. Mr. Fisher replied no, due to the difficulty of planning a route; N. Main Street is prohibited due to its narrow width. He added he wants to focus within the Sawdust District as he sees the area really taking off in the next few years. Mr. Ambas asked Mr. Fisher if he had routes planned. Mr. Fisher responded that it is the customer's choice. He added that the pub will be based at 5th Ward Brewing Company. i" QR /% CA III[�11111�nu' DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES citv fV DiOUffouin September 18, 2018 Oshkosh ,o HK0s�-u P Jim Stapel leaves at 8:56 a.m. Mr. Larson asked if drinking is allowed on the bike. Mr. Fisher responded yes. Mr. Larson asked Mr. Fisher if he obtained a liquor license. Mr. Fisher responded he plans to acquire a class "B" license based at 5th Ward Brewing Company. Mr. Larson replied addresses are only allowed one license and this may be something he will want to look into further. XII - IDENTIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 MEETING • Define Geographic Limits for Advertising on Downtown Website • Possible BID Expansion • Unity in Community • 2019 Operating Plan/Budget XIII - ADJOURNMENT With there being no further business, James Evans moved for the meeting to be adjourned at 9:10 a.m. Chanda Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey Nau Associate Planner Planning Services Division