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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-21-2019 Minutes .-.`f DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES cit©v DOWATOWA May 21, 2019 Oshkosh 0 5 H K 0 S H J PRESENT: Megan Lang, Kris Larson, Sandy Prunty,Jim Stapel,Marlo Ambas, Chanda Anderson, Benjamin Rennert, Kay Bahr, Andy Ratchman, David Krumplitsch, James Evans, Aaron Armstrong, Carrie Olson,Jill Anderson EXCUSED: David Sparr STAFF: BID Manager Cassie Daniels,Jeffrey Nau-Associate Planner OTHERS: Lieutenant Matt Kroening-Oshkosh Police Department I - CALL TO ORDER Chair Lang called the meeting to order at 8:01 a.m. and a quorum was declared present. II-APPROVE MINUTES OF APRIL 16,2019 MEETING There was no discussion on this item. Sandy Prunty motioned to approve the minutes of the April 16, 2019 meeting as presented. Kris Larson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. III-POLICING/TRAFFIC/PARKING ENFORCEMENT ISSUES/DOWNTOWN SECURITY CAMERA INVENTORY UPDATE Lieutenant Matt Kroening reported there were several vehicle accidents the past month including: • 4 located in public parking lots • Intersection of N. Main Street& Ceape Avenue • Intersection of N. Main Street& Waugoo Avenue • Intersection of N. Main Street& Irving Avenue He also reported one OWI at N. Main Street and Parkway Avenue, a retail theft at 427 N. Main Street and the fire destroying Mable Murphy's on May Th. Lieutenant Kroening informed the Board about a recent court case at the U.S. District Court in Cincinnati ruling that parking enforcement officers can no longer chalk tires because it is a form of trespass. He stated the enforcement officers are now marking the ground around the tires for enforcement purposes. Marlo Ambas arrives at 8:08 a.m. Lieutenant Kroening said he will be distributing an updated downtown camera inventory list at next months meeting. Ms. Prunty asked if action can be taken against panhandlers downtown. Lieutenant Kroening replied there is no ordinance against it and it has been ruled asking for money from strangers is DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES cit©v Da0Wf1K o`wn May 21, 2019 Oshkosh {}pp�52nin�IVOW an expression of free speech. He added if panhandlers start causing issues, you should call the Oshkosh Police Department's nonemergency number. IV-APPROVE MAY,2019 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT/TRANSFER(S) FROM RESERVES There was no discussion on this item. Kris Larson motioned for approval of the May, 2019 Financial Report as presented. Chanda Anderson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. V-BEAUTIFICATION UPDATE AND DISCUSSION Ms. Daniels reported the spring banners were placed on May 201h. Ms. Daniels said the city approved the BID to plant a permanent evergreen tree at Opera House Square to be used as the Christmas tree during the holiday season. The tree will be between 20 to 25 feet tall at planting and should grow about a foot each year. Some irrigation lines may need to be moved near the planting site. The total cost will be approximately$2,000.00 which will save the BID long-term as it costs$500.00 each year for the Christmas tree. Ms. Lang stated she will hopefully present a grant to help finance the BID's beautification plans. Ms. Daniels added that the Beautification Committee is looking to change the holiday decor this year and place year-round lighting on the trees at Opera House Square. Ms. Lang said the tree lighting is dependent on how much funding is available but hopes to light the trees 60 to 70 percent of what was done on the trees at the ice rink this past winter. VI-OSHKOSH INTO THE NIGHT EVENT UPDATE Ms. Anderson informed the Board the first event is scheduled for May 23rd. So far 35 art vendors, two muralists, three musical acts and several entertainers have signed up. Ms. Anderson said she hopes to have at least 2,000 attendees. She added the July date has been canceled but the next event is still scheduled for September 191h. Ms. Prunty stated all of the stores will be open until 9:00 p.m. on the day of the event and the BID will have a booth. VII-FOURTH OF JULY EVENT (LARSON) Mr. Larson reported the Fourth of July Fireworks will be launched from Pioneer Island this year due to the Hazel Street reconstruction adjacent to Menominee Park. There will be viewing along the riverwalk with the Leach Amphitheater being the main viewing area. He added the Oshkosh Symphony Orchestra will be performing at the Leach along with public events at Riverside Park. The Oshkosh Rotary, Oshkosh Corporation, City Center and The Howard are DOWNTOWN OSHKOSH BID BOARD MINUTES CiIY4 Da0Wf1K own May 21, 2019 Oshkosh �}pp�JPnin�I�OuI partnering for the events. Mr. Evans asked what can the BID do to capitalize on this event? Mr. Larson responded this is the first time in 47 years the fireworks have not been at Menominee Park and should be a boon for the downtown. VIII-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 Wine Walk was successful which brought in approximately$8,500.00 against $350.00 in expenses. The next Wine Walk will be on September 141h from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Mr. Stapel commented he attended and had a good time. • Thrive Media is doing a good job for the BID's social media efforts. She said she meets with them once a month to see how things are going. • Adventure Games will be moving to 408 N. Main Street which was the former Paper Tiger from its Oregon Street location. They will be applying for a Recruitment Fund Grant and should be on next month's agenda. • Starting to prepare for the 2019 Holiday Parade • The Chalk Walk will be on August 81h with an August 101h rain date IX-OTHER BUSINESS Ms. Prunty informed the Board a Tiny Door event will be on June 201h which is a non-Marketing Consortium/BID event. Mr. Larson stated he was disappointed that more advanced notice was not given to the downtown businesses. X-IDENTIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE JUNE 18,2019 MEETING • BID versus Marketing Consortium Events • Oshkosh Into the Night wrap-up report • Fourth of July Event Update • Beautification Update and Discussion XI-ADJOURNMENT With there being no further business, Kris Larson moved for the meeting to be adjourned at 9:48 a.m. Jim Stapel seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Respectfully Submitted, Jeffrey Nau Associate Planner Planning Services Division