April 2023 BID Meeting Minutes

MONTHLY BID MEETING

(April 18^th, 2023)

WYNDHAM GARDEN KENOSHA HARBORSIDE

5125 6th Ave, Kenosha WI 53140

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL

Executive Committee: Chairperson Mark Wistar, Vice Chairperson Brit Windel,           Treasurer Rajiv Sighn, Secretary Jeanette Kelly
Board Members: Brett Bjorn, Kevin Ervin, Maria Caravati, Robert Greskoviak, James Matzur, Gus Harris, Alex Kudrna
Non-Voting Members: Dennis DuChene, Laura Gregorski, Donny Stancato,

David Strash, Alderman Bill Siel

1. Minutes­­ Approval from March 21^st 2023 – motion – Rajhiv – Maria – Second 

Citizens’ Comments – Kevin vevlvicus – citizen comments  – parking committee – parklets –

Meryl – Lakeshore Peddle Tavern – Angela – Simmons Island Beach House – Father’s Day Weekend Duck Races

2. Director Comments
   1. Updates from the Chairman – April 25^th – Cameras – Security Officer Elm – Remove the planters – Parking and Signs – design and placement – flags on the poles-
      1. Add Promotional Items to Budget – ie – stickers, pens
      2. Confirm dollar amounts for networking and educational meetings – approved – $3333
      3. Establish budget for Networking event on May 11^th at Public Craft Brewing Co. – Rajhiv – approved
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3. Marketing Updates
   1. Downtown magazine deadline is at the end of the – Donny@happeningsmag.com
   2. The lettering machine establish merchandise – Go Downtown Kenosha Merch and Webstore with through The Lettering Machine – forst – Alex- Second – Maria approved –
   3. Round Table on the Radio – Carmichael – Kevin Ervin Weds
   4. Clean-up Day is Scheduled April 22^nd – Earth Day – with Soul Space, contact Jenna with questions.
   5. Sip and Stroll Dates – June 24^th and Oct 7^th – update from Attorney and WI Safe Serve, must be through vendor, cannot purchase resale. – Supply product and businesses can use own product – registration out first week of may
   6. Third Thursdays Roll Out – June 15^th
   7. Troy Dillard – Downtown Photographer
   8. org transfer to BID, redirect to GoDowntownKenosha.com
      • Downtown Kenosha social media transfer to BID
      • Visit Kenosha gifting URLs to BID –

4. Committees Comments

• Outreach and Retention
• Streets and Beautification
• Events & Promotions

5. New Items of Business
   1. Street Beautification – Kevin Erivin Update: Jerry smith – summers garden – Milagers – bids to Kevin – Jerry Smith wants the fall – how to Maintain? – Bunting – flags and fourth of July – talk to city – brackets
   2. PARKING- showcase – parking signs create a campaign – parklets – have business owners not park in front of their business – city public works – there is enough parking – education about parking spaces –

6. Next Meeting/Agenda

7. ADJOURNMENT

Dates to Know

April 22^nd Clean-Up Day

May 6^th Wisconsin Marathon

May 11^th Networking Event

May 16 BID Meeting

June 15^th Third Thursday

June 20^th BID Meeting

June 24^th Sip and Stroll

July 2^nd Parade Day