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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-21-09 Downtown Business Improvement District Minutes Downtown Business Improvement District Board Meeting Minutes 10/21/09 Due to a lack of quorum, the October meeting of the Downtown Business Improvement District was cancelled. This cancellation was unanimously approved by the BID Board. The next meeting is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2009. Executive Director’s Report Downtown Business Improvement District Board October 21, 2009 Downtown Improvement Plan Following the first review by the Planning Board (September 15), the Plan Advisory Committee met (September 22) to discuss potential revisions based on consistent public comment. The Committee agreed to a series of revisions that clarifies the intent of the Plan and addresses concerns that all of the public surface lots are being targeted for redevelopment. At the second Planning Board meeting (October 6), they unanimously passed a motion recommending that the City Commission adopt the Plan with the following amendments:  Incorporate all of the revisions proposed by the DBIP Advisory Committee;  Incorporate the following language on page 31: “Consider developing a comprehensive way finding sign plan highlighting downtown as an important component of Bozeman as a regional hub.”  Incorporate the following language where appropriate: “There will be no net loss of public parking spaces unless substantiated by a comprehensive parking inventory and use study.” At the October meeting of the Parking Commission meeting, they unanimously passed a resolution recommending the City Commission adopt the Downtown Improvement Plan as originally presented including the revisions proposed by the Advisory Committee. th Both recommendations will be included in the City Commission’s packet for the November 9 meeting and public hearing for adoption. Christmas Decorations Update This week I sent out the Holiday Light Sponsorship information to the DBA membership e-mail list serve and to past sponsors. The deadline for sponsoring the Holiday Light Program is th Friday, November 13. Below is an itemized account of the supplies and repairs needed for this year’s Holiday Spiders: Replacement light bulbs $250 Replacement garland strands $250 Re-wire electrical supply lines $900 th we have been rewiring one per year this is the 4 and final one Total Costs $1350 We have $3000 budgeted for repairs and supplies in the FY2010 budget. rdth The lit garland and bows will be installed on the street lamps on November 23 and 24. th The spiders and wreaths will be installed at the intersections on November 30. Downtown Bozeman Gas Refurbishment Project The following is an update as provided by Northwestern Energy on October 6, 2009. Block 5: South of Main, Tracy to Willson Pre-construction Assessment Schedule: Complete Construction Schedule: Complete on 10/11 Reclamation Schedule: Week of10/14 – Duration 3 days Scope: Move meters outside, replace services that have mechanical fittings, remove swing joints, remove stubs, and section out dresser couplings. Install PCF on east edge of Willson, isolate between Willson and Tracy. Impacts: Alley remains closed during construction. NWE has provided temporary gas service to all residents and businesses on that block. Block 6: North of Main, Tracy to Willson Pre-construction Assessment Schedule: 10/14 – Duration 3 days Construction Schedule: 10/14 - Duration 10 days Reclamation Schedule: Week of 10/28 – Duration 2 days Scope: Move meters outside, replace services that have mechanical fittings, remove swing joints, remove stubs, and section out dresser couplings. Install PCF on east edge of Willson. Impacts: Alley will be closed during construction. NWE will provide temporary gas service to all residents and businesses on that block to whom gas service is critical (or if it’s cold enough that heat is necessary).