HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-14-2019 Agenda PacketBusiness Improv ement Area Committee
of Rate Payers
March 14, 2019 - 1:00 P M
City Hall Council Chambers
AGE ND A
I .C AL L T O O RD E R
R oll Call
I I .AP P RO VAL O F M INUT E S
A.February 14, 2019 Minutes
I I I .F I NANC IAL RE P O RT
A.Financial R eport through J anuary 2019
I V.O L D B US INE S S
A.D isbursement of B I A Funds
B.Marketing and B randing
C .B I A Newsletter
D .Update on P riority P rojects P resented to City Council
1. A dditional security lighting
2. Christmas decorations
3. B anners
E.Update on 2019 F acade Grant P rogram
F.Heritage B uilding Update
G.B I A Representation on Chamber B oard
H.Update f rom Community Development D irector J eff Tate
V.NE W B US INE S S
A.C abinet Wrap Selection Committee
V I .AUB URN D O WNT O WN AS S O C IAT IO N UP D AT E
V I I .T O URI S M B O ARD UP D AT E
V I I I .AD J O URNM E NT
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda S ubjec t:
February 14, 2019 Minutes
Date:
Marc h 13, 2019
Department:
Adminis tration
Attachments:
February 14, 2019 Minutes
Budget Imp act:
Current Bud get: $0
Propos ed Revis io n: $0
Revis ed Bud get: $0
Adminis trative R ecommend ation:
Background S ummary:
Reviewed by C o uncil Committees:
Counc ilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:Marc h 14, 2019 Item Numb er:
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BIA Committee of Rate Payers Meeting
February 14, 2019 – 1:00 PM
Auburn City Hall Council Chambers
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 pm by Chairman DiQuattro.
Roll Call:
Committee Members present: Chairman Giovanni DiQuattro; Vice Chair William
Cowart; Members Kelly Gordon, Bob Klontz
Committee Members absent: Darren Jones, Ronnie Roberts, Ruth Neil-Stover,
Megan White
City staff present: Doug Lein, Economic Development Manager; Lorraine Chachere,
Tourism Coordinator; Holly Ferry, Committee Secretary
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Committee Member Klontz moved and Vice Chair Cowart second to approve the
December 4, 2018 Special Meeting minutes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0
Committee Member Klontz moved and Vice Chair Cowart second to approve the
January 10, 2019 minutes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4-0
III. FINANCIAL REPORT
Chairman DiQuattro presented the numbers on the budget report.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. Disbursement of BIA Funds
Chairman DiQuattro stated that the ADA has not requested any additional funds.
Manager Lein reported that a draft of a $25,000 contract was sent to The Auburn
Downtown Association, and the final draft is currently in Legal. The ADA is almost
finished with their budget request, which will be presented to the Committee. They
have recruited a couple more board members. They also found an event coordinator.
Parks is storing the ADA’s tent.
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B. Marketing and Branding
Much of the marketing will now be done in-house through our Multimedia
Department. Economic Development has completed a media buy calendar and
are waiting for approval. Tourism will be making a proposal for how the BIA
Committee could be involved with a campaign for the shoulder season, as well as
the activities the ADA has planned. Economic Development is still funding digital
marketing for Buy Local Auburn.
C. BIA Newsletter
A copy of the February newsletter was provided. Some members stated that
they had not received their email of the newsletter.
D. Update on Priority Projects Presented to City Council
1. Additional Security Lighting
Manager Lein reported that the project materials were supposed to have
been delivered on February 9, with installation beginning soon after.
2. Christmas decorations
Manager Lein reported that Public Works has agreed to leave the lights that
wrap the poles along Main Street up year-round. Twelve additional sets were
purchased for maintenance of the existing lights, which are household grade,
not commercial. At some point, new commercial grade lights will need to be
purchased. Public Works will maintain the lights once a month. Member
Jones will be asked to provide the cost for new lights at the next meeting.
There was additional conversation about the possibility of that type of
lighting continuing down the side streets. The idea regarding lights going
across the street was discussed. There would need to be a bid for what it
would cost. If it would cost the Committee too much, then it could be taken
to the City Council for their help. Music playing along Main Street was once
again discussed. Manager Lein reported that the City Attorney has been
asked to provide the guidelines on what is allowed per state law.
3. Banners
The stars on the poles will soon be replaced with the new banners.
E. Update on 2018 Façade Grant Program
Around $65,000 of the 2018 funds have been committed. The funding bill
allowed the remainder to be rolled over to 2019, so there will be around
$135,000 available this year. There will be an oversight person assigned to
ensure that more will be processed in 2019.
F. Heritage Building Update
Now that the cleanup is complete, they will be putting gravel down and installing
a more permanent fence along the sidewalk. The owner filed a plan for a 5-story
building with ground floor retail, residential units and parking.
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G. BIA Representation on Chamber Board
Janice Nelson from Trillium Employment Services is interested in serving as a BIA
representative on the Chamber Board. It was suggested that if she were to
represent the BIA, she should also attend BIA Committee meetings and possibly
become a member in an alternate position. Giovanni will email her to see if she
will come to the next BIA meeting.
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Parking
Chairman DiQuattro informed the Committee that the ADA sent out a survey,
and the results reflect what was found out several years ago – that we don’t
have enough parking. He raised the question of how to get the City to make it a
priority. Community Development Director Jeff Tate will attend the March
meeting at which time parking will be discussed.
B. Vacant Rate Payer Committee Member Discussion
Manager Lein has talked with John Rottle about submitting his application for
membership.
C. Traffic Cabinet Wraps
Manager Lein reported that there is an opening for a representative of the BIA to
participate on the traffic cabinet wraps Arts Selection Committee. Secretary
Ferry will find out when and how often they meet.
D. Advisory Board Training
All members who were present have completed the Advisory Board Training.
E. 2019 Priority Projects
Chairman DiQuattro stated that lighting upgrades and ADA projects should be a
priority in 2019. It was proposed that the Committee begin discussing holiday
projects in July.
IV. AUBURN DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION UPDATE
There was not a representative from the ADA Board available to give an update.
Committee discussion regarding the ADA occurred during the Disbursement of BIA
Funds discussion.
V. TOURISM BOARD UPDATE
Tourism Coordinator Chachere reported on the success of the Auburn Adventure
Film Festival. Around 40 people came for opening night. There were approximately
126 attendees to the films and 82 attendees to the festival events. There were also
people who came to see the photography event at the museum, who didn’t attend
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the film festival. The ADA ran the concession stands at the Auburn Avenue Theater,
and the Chamber of Commerce brought their staff to volunteer. There was l ocal
press coverage. A lot of great feedback from attendees was received both verbally
and through surveys. A 2020 film festival will be proposed to the Tourism Board next
week. It will be helpful to have early-on support so that there will be more time to
get corporate sponsors as well as the programming.
Coordinator Chachere asked for the Committee’s input about way -finding signage to
direct vehicular traffic. It has been discussed by the Tourism Board over the last
couple of years and keeps coming up, and she wondered if the BIA would find it of
value. Manager Lein stated that Public Works is working to come up with an
ordinance or regulation on signage in the City. Prior to the next meeting,
Coordinator Chachere will do some research and provide stats to help the
Committee decide whether it would be beneficial.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committe e, the meeting
adjourned at 2:12 pm.
APPROVED this 14th day of March, 2019.
________________________________ ________________________________
Giovanni DiQuattro, Chair Holly Ferry, Committee Secretary
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
Financial Report through January 2019
Date:
March 13, 2019
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
Financial Report through January 2019
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:March 14, 2019 Item Numb er:
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BIA Committee of Rate Payers
Financial Report
The usual disclaimers:
The books are only closed through January.
The 2019 beginning fund balance is not official until the conclusion of the annual financial audit.
What is presented here is the unaudited equity balance as of 12/31/2018. We don’t expect this
to change, but again, please be advised that this number is subject to change until the
conclusion of the financial audit.
The estimated fund balance as of January is approximately $141,000; the current expenditure
authority in the fund is $90,000.
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AGENDA BILL APPROVAL FORM
Agenda Subject:
BIA Newsletter
Date:
March 13, 2019
Department:
Administration
Attachments:
March 2019 BIA News letter
Budget Impact:
Current Budget: $0
Proposed Revision: $0
Revised Budget: $0
Administrativ e Recommendation:
Background Summary:
Rev iewed by Council Committees:
Councilmember:Staff:
Meeting Date:March 14, 2019 Item Numb er:
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March 2019
Auburn Business
Improvement Area (BIA)
Newsletter
An update from the Auburn Business Improvement Area (BIA)
Rate Payer Committee
Regular Meeting Dates
The BIA Committee of Rate Payers regular meeting will take
place the second Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM.
The next regular meeting will be Thursday, March 14 at City
Hall Council Chambers (25 West Main St.). All are welcome
to attend!
View minutes from February 14, 2019 meeting:
February 2019 Meeting Minutes (PDF)
Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 14, 2019 Minutes
III. FINANCIAL REPORT
USEFUL NEWS
&
INFORMATION
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Chamber of
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The Auburn
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IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. Disbursement of BIA Funds
B. Marketing and Branding
C. BIA Newsletter
D. Update on Priority Projects Presented to City Council
1. Additional security lighting
2. Christmas decorations
3. Banners
E. Update on 2018 Façade Grant Program
F. Heritage Building Update
G. BIA Representation on Chamber Board
H. Update from Community Development Director Jeff Tate
V. NEW BUSINESS
A. Cabinet Wrap Selection Committee
VI. AUBURN DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION UPDATE
VII. TOURISM BOARD UPDATE
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
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