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Home My WebLink About11-20-2018 Minutes i" QR /% CA III[�11111�nu' DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES citv fw DiOUffouin November 20, 2018 Oshkosh PRESENT: Megan Lang, Sandy Prunty,Jim Stapel, Kay Bahr, Chanda Anderson, Andy Ratchman, David Krumplitsch, Marlo Ambas,James Evans EXCUSED: Kris Larson, David Sparr, Benjamin Rennert STAFF: Cassie Daniels-BID Manager,Jeffrey Nau-Associate Planner OTHERS: Mayor Steve Cummins-Oshkosh Common Council, Lieutenant Matt Kroening- Oshkosh Police Department, Michelle Schmid-Schultz-Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market, Frederick Siemers-Leadership Oshkosh/Choice Bank I - CALL TO ORDER Chair Lang called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. and a quorum was declared present. II-APPROVE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20,2018 MEETING There was no discussion on this item. Sandy Prunty motioned to approve the minutes of the November 20, 2018 meeting as presented. Chanda Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. III-POLICING/TRAFFIC/PARKING ENFORCEMENT ISSUES/SECURITY CAMERA UPDATE Lieutenant Kroening reported that there has been an increase in the amount of vehicle accidents, especially hit-and-runs,most likely due to the Washington Avenue reconstruction. He added there was one burglary reported at 404 N. Main Street. Lieutenant Kroening was proud to report that city-wide, calls for service are down 18%from 2017. Lastly,he reported that the fall pub crawl resulted in three in-jail arrests. He compared it to just a busy weekend night and starting in the spring the Police Department will reduce the amount of coverage to foot patrols. There was no further discussion on this item. IV-APPROVE MURAL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF$1,000.00 FOR LEIF LARSON BID Manager Daniels provided background information on the grant request for the mural painted on the south facade on New Moon building this past fall by Leif Larson. She added that Mr. Larson was approved for$1,000.00 grants from the Oshkosh Chamber and Convention and Visitors Bureau as well. She said to qualify for the grants, the project must have a value i- QR /% CA III[�11111�nu' DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES citv fw DiOUffouin November 20, 2018 Oshkosh over$6,000.00. Megan Land added future mural grants will be funded by the Recruitment/Retention Fund Grant budget. Mr. Evans commented that it would be nice for the artist to receive the grant before start of the mural. Ms. Daniels responded that was discussed at a Beautification Committee meeting but the group decided against that in order to keep the artist motivated to get the mural finished in a timely manner. Ms. Lang added that the other grants awarded by the BID are given after the work is completed. Sandy Prunty motioned for approval of the Mural Grant in the amount of$1,000.00 for Leif Larson as presented. Chanda Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. V-APPROVE NOVEMBER,2018 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT/TRANSFER(S) FROM RESERVES Ms. Daniels informed the Board that some line items are shown in the negatives,however, there is no concern because the receipts taken in are deposited into the Reserve fund versus the line item generating the revenue. Ms. Daniels reported there were no transfers required this month. Jim Stapel motioned for approval of November's Financial Report as presented. Chanda Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. VI-UNITY IN COMMUNITY (MAYOR CUMMINGS) Mayor Cummings informed the board that the 2019 Unity in Community event is scheduled for April 13, 2019 from 11 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Next year it will be held indoors at the Oshkosh Convention Center to eliminate any risk of poor weather. He added that he hopes there will be more diversity,especially with more ethnic food vendors. Last year he stated, 750 to 800 people attended the event. James Evans stated as an example of Oshkosh's diversity, 59 languages are represented at Oshkosh Public Schools. VII-POSSIBLE BAZAR AFTER DARK EVENT FOR DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH Ms. Anderson said she will be attending a meeting later today to discuss the creation of one or more evening events downtown similar to the Bazar After Dark events in Appleton and Neenah. She added the event could be run in conjunction with the Saturday Gallery Walks. i- QR /% CA III[�11111�nu' DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES citv fV DiOUffouin November 20, 2018 Oshkosh Ms. Anderson stated she has been communicating with Police Chief Smith for guidance and the possibility of open intoxicants in the public right-of-way. Ms. Lang asked what day of the week Neenah held their event. Ms. Anderson responded on Wednesday. Ms. Anderson said she will report back to the Board at the next meeting. VIII-DOWNTOWN DUMPSTERS (STAPEL) Mr. Staple stated he has planned to replace the walls at the existing dumpster enclosure at the 400 Block West parking lot with new wood fencing. He added he would like to see it upgraded to masonry, similar to the 400 Block East parking lot. Ms. Lang responded there is no plan for the BID to participate financially for upgrading the enclosure,but suggested applying for a grant from the BID. IX-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: • The Holiday Parade was cold but well attended and felt it was a great success,even with all of the local road construction • A float fell into the Fox River from the Oregon Street Bridge • She thanked all of the volunteers who helped in the running of the parade Ms. Lang asked how much money will be left in budget at the end of 2018. Ms. Daniels responded she is still waiting for some outstanding invoices but should be between$11,000.00 to 12,000.00. Ms. Prunty commented that she thought the parade had a very good turnout. Ms. Anderson added she heard mostly positive feedback but people were confused by the title sponsor, The Howard;people were thinking it was for the City of Howard. Ms. Lang added that if The Howard is interested in sponsoring again, care should be taken in the naming of the parade. Mr. Evans thanked Ms. Daniels for her hard work organizing and running the parade, it was a lot of work. • Whoville was very successful. Over 1,000 people attended Ms. Daniels stated the parade will return to Thursday for 2019, probably November 14, 2019. i" QR /% CA III[�11111�nu' DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES citv fV DiOUffouin November 20, 2018 Oshkosh XIII-OTHER BUSINESS No items were discussed. XIV-IDENTIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE DECEMBER 18,2018 MEETING • BID participation with the downtown ice rink • Bazar After Dark • Possible Mural Ordinance Fine-tuning-Possibly for January or February 2019 • Grants for Bump-outs XV-ADJOURNMENT With there being no further business, Chanda Anderson moved for the meeting to be adjourned at 8:45 a.m. Sandy Prunty seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey Nau Associate Planner Planning Services Division