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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES S m January 15, 2019 Oshkosh PRESENT: Megan Lang, Kris Larson, Sandy Prunty,Jim Stapel,Kay Bahr, Andy Ratchman, Chanda Anderson, David Krumplitsch, Marlo Ambas,James Evans, Benjamin Rennert EXCUSED: David Sparr STAFF: Cassie Daniels—BID Manager,Jeffrey Nau—Associate Planner OTHERS: Lieutenant Matt Kroening—Oshkosh Police Department, Frederick Siemers— Leadership Oshkosh/Choice Bank I - CALL TO ORDER Chair Lang called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m. and a quorum was declared present. II—APPROVE MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18,2018 MEETING There was no discussion on this item. Jim Stapel motioned to approve the minutes of the December 18, 2018 meeting as presented. Kris Larson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Marla Ambas azzd Chanda Anderson arrive at 8:04 a.m. III—POLICING/TRAFFIC/PARKING ENFORCEMENT ISSUES/SECURITY CAMERA UPDATE Lieutenant Kroening informed the Board the downtown security camera inventory is not ready yet. He reported incidents from December,2018 to January 14,2019 including: • Two OWI arrests, one being a third offence • A vehicle versus pedestrian accident at N.Main Street and Ceape Avenue resulting in injury • Two burglaries at 427 N. Main Street Jim Stapel questioned if the city would charge for electricity if he place a security camera on one of the street lights in front of his store. Lieutenant Kroening responded probably yes as the city charges the Farmers Market for electricity from the poles. Ms. Lang said the BID should get an opinion from the Police Department would be nice to determine areas with poor coverage if the BID or businesses were to install additional cameras. Mr. Stapel responded the east side of N. Main Street has lack of coverage. Lieutenant Kroening added Main Street south of Algoma Boulevard is undercovered. DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES S m January 15, 2019 Oshkosh IV-APPROVE JANUARY MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT/TRANSFER(S) FROM RESERVES Ms. Daniels reported the last deposits and invoices for 2018 have been submitted and the books for 2018 should be closed in February. Ms. Daniels reported there were no transfers required this month. There was no further discussion on this item. Jim Stapel motioned for approval of January,2019's Financial Report as presented. Kris Larson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. V-BUMP-OUTS,BEAUTIFICATION DISCUSSION Ms. Lang informed the Board that she, Mr. Larson and Ms. Daniels will be meeting after the Board meeting to discuss future beatification goals. She added she met with the Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Oshkosh Community Foundation (CVB) to see if there are any funding source options. Mr. Ambas asked if there is any funding available. Ms. Lang replied that the CVB has matching funds available and the Foundation has some grant opportunities. Ms. Lang said they are working on a three to five year pan with some implementation happening in 2019. Ms. Anderson asked if there will be changes for the flower pots. Ms. Lang replied that is to be determined. Some of the pots are starting to break down and she feels the BID should focus on reinvigorating the bump-outs. Ms.Anderson suggested the BID could approach the Arena to see if they wanted some surplus pots. Ms. Lang distributed photos provided by Mr. Stapel of a square in London, England showing tree lighting. Mr. Staple stated the lights are on display year-round and consist of blue and warm white LED. He acknowledged maintenance would be required but added London's Climate is fairly similar to Oshkosh. VI-BID MANAGER REVIEW UPDATE Chair Lang requested this item be moved to the end of the agenda. VII-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: DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES S m January 15, 2019 Oshkosh Working on the 2019 Downtown Directory • Preparing for the Cocoa Crawl which takes place February 23rd from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. • Acquired a sponsor for the spring banners. The CVB and Paine will be cosponsoring. ➢ The banner design is being worked on now • Spending time on social media, Emily, the BID intern has been taking photos and posting more relevant information Working on an update to the information kiosk Working with an artist for a potential mural on the Exclusive Company building facing Washington Avenue Serwas will be taking down the tree lights today VIII-OTHER BUSINESS There were no topics discussed. VI-BID MANAGER REVIEW UPDATE Jim Stapel motioned to go into closed session to discuss the BID Manager's performance and evaluation. Sandy Prunty seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The Board went into closed session at 8:41 a.m. The Board exited closed session at 9:09 a.m. IX-IDENTIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE FEBRUARY 19,2019 MEETING 0 Fill Board Member and Alternate Vacancies • Beatification Update Social Media Update • Amendment to BID Bylaws to require BID Manager review before September 1st of Calendar Year or prior to Budget Preparation. X-ADJOURNMENT With there being no further business,James Evans moved for the meeting to be adjourned at 9:14 a.m. Kris Larson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey Nau Associate Planner Planning Services Division