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Chris and Carissa said the city’s experience with Blingle was positive and recommended using the vendor again. The board noted some early setup hiccups and a weather‑related disruption during the holiday period but said overall the lighting drew visitors and reflected positively on downtown.

Leona, reporting for the Downtown West Bend Association and The Bend, gave a calendar of upcoming events: Chocolate Around the Bend (VIP tastings), Spring Bling (April 5), Spring Wine Walk (April 12), Art Walk banner sponsorships (banners $100 each), farmers market starting May 17, and a Global Fest in June. Collaborative block parties will bookend the Music on Main series on May 29 and Sept. 5; sponsors named included Forte Bank, Westbury Bank, Milwaukee Tool, Pharmacal and Hanson & Company. Leona also reviewed a slate of theater and concert events through May and summer programming supported by the West Bend Community Foundation.

Separately, multiple board members raised a maintenance concern about abundant spider webs on river railings and pedestrian bridges that they said impede use and detract from downtown appearance. The board asked Carissa to find which city department is responsible for removal and to report back at the next meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BID Board - February 4, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff praised vendor Blingle for holiday lighting support; Downtown West Bend Association previewed spring and summer events. Board asked staff to identify who is responsible for heavy spider webbing along river railings.","taxTitle","West Bend City, Washington County, Wisconsin","taxId",5138,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6345086,"Five submissions totaling six projects advance to façade‑grant committee review",131,1088000,1219000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249844-1c139eb24bf44b076c5c090a36a762e6&start=1088&end=1219","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249844-1c139eb24bf44b076c5c090a36a762e6/thumbnail_1088000.jpg","/articles/6345086/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/Five-submissions-totaling-six-projects-advance-to-façadegrant-committee-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345086-3d2d70b285708fc03afcaf1955c597e9/orig.mp4?Expires=1775712092&Signature=jVnfRWzAcEqPmk6WiPbRwMFYdKmCaQ92XK-2riRHXmQS5dWM3WRdnG0WM3eZeddQ8xl~iAvb71NskCP5VpNtPKT4X8sTDw6RysFTpIOR4HqFuTzMUDs99OjH4EbkQULeJH1AXY1fP3pm6gd9BkWXCy0-UvpExm3sjTCUJFv2M4HdKa~DNJQ69Fdc3~oHbd7NdTCnSKBxoEVjPjZl2VLF1KbiH83fO1cGMOmfoSzhoeTKWcZPWX8xy5mFSqmC8~91FTxSrV-Itr6cwl4topPFsNx6-8lARgSdyYIRVLRfUyWBBxWHyjBDPMiHdC3j5xhbwvANoKASRUGA~XuJMP56fw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The BID’s façade grant committee reported five submissions covering six projects — one applicant submitted two project requests — and will meet next Tuesday to review applications and determine grant awards.

Mark, who chairs the façade grant committee, said applicants who pursue grants generally complete their projects and that the program has driven visible improvements to building exteriors. The committee discussed whether to include maintenance requirements as a grant condition; Mark said past recipients have generally maintained improvements and the committee will address the matter at its next meeting.

The chair invited public attendance at the committee meeting and said committee members will evaluate project outcomes and funding availability before recommending awards to the full BID board.","The BID received five submissions representing six projects for façade grants; the committee will meet next Tuesday to review applications and discuss maintenance expectations.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6345091,"BID strategic‑plan survey gets 38 responses; committee will meet after Feb. 15 deadline",77,970000,1047000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249844-1c139eb24bf44b076c5c090a36a762e6&start=970&end=1047","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249844-1c139eb24bf44b076c5c090a36a762e6/thumbnail_970000.jpg","/articles/6345091/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/BID-strategicplan-survey-gets-38-responses-committee-will-meet-after-Feb-15-deadline","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345091-2bd7d3e9b5d62b9ae70001fb3d830ccf/orig.mp4?Expires=1775712092&Signature=GtRPIfTeBXelGrCJAbEUbnuTJka5toW9CZy8SDf~cdjolSN0wX2V~DAQUke~Nj~uBx1fpKpV9SFJUcZ2zrmHfAXBfb-IP-oeWXr5xlBqlUl~sDTiu4bElbJS4BApFAqacT7A2pZy2u5gH7zNgyOxRZ1nJ88bXjdtPMcRGAo-GelRq5rtVCroyXDUZhNicxV7GPQD4DUy9~rE5fZ0zMio0vp6unAKBEvZtG81jHkxb0bkOG~dOdIbOaYoQWNc2I-ocQ8wc2-IW8eJj5aasVpETrsXruCQCO6uBLPo8xofmKWlpJb1694k7N7uWNAWHVhZGMv0bbs8Pw2KdPuSPFNcHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","BID staff reported that a January strategic‑plan survey sent to downtown property owners and business owners has yielded 21 property‑owner responses and 17 business‑owner responses — 38 total — with a Feb. 15 return deadline.

Larry, who leads the strategic plan committee, said staff will disseminate the final results by email after Carissa compiles them, and the committee plans to meet before the next BID meeting to discuss short‑ and long‑term priorities, potential partnerships and funding options.

Chris, who oversees the survey effort, said there are about 100 recipients total and that he will make a final outreach push before the deadline. Board members encouraged outreach to improve the response rate and said the survey results will guide committee recommendations on which projects the BID should prioritize and how to finance them.

The committee’s work will inform future BID agenda items and possible grant or partnership efforts.","Staff reported 21 property‑owner and 17 business‑owner survey responses so far; results will be shared with the board after the Feb. 15 deadline and a committee meeting is planned before the next BID meeting.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6345096,"Board and staff review plan to standardize downtown plantings and consider rebidding Shady Lane contract",551,345000,896000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249844-1c139eb24bf44b076c5c090a36a762e6&start=345&end=896","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2249844-1c139eb24bf44b076c5c090a36a762e6/thumbnail_345000.jpg","/articles/6345096/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/Board-and-staff-review-plan-to-standardize-downtown-plantings-and-consider-rebidding-Shady-Lane-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345096-d29aec7d79b420352620d8b96d2d6cc3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775712092&Signature=IEnDR9s79YBc-~7tSLds4TslX6eX7CNS352w~HKlNtPyDw4kDuLza8hHsGbRLhZKGMoJtx5-7XuTyTlmb9SpQTrQ9wz5EJ46Ra25bLzj8BIA5Qk--fLzln4OguJg9mt3wiU9Bq9RvSmZcBaWlME~mhptT1ml2dghS2JJ29i7hDVRL0Ujfzi7LpE7NtBDu6flvAskAK69l9KMfa0Yd8mRJIKiclvJq~-Dx29SobMkcT41slCQx-Ai1sdL~OMMHe2HyH0m3RpK1SgM9T3Q1wGNxRmO5eaOe5lcxBvhJ5O8PfFtZtlwMnkenni6QoFFZWteXYHP362OqsEyBU9CRHBXWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","West Bend BID staff and parks personnel described a plan to standardize downtown plantings for the coming year: create a full list of required plants, assign plant types by microclimate (sun vs. shade), and produce a maintenance schedule covering watering and fertilization.

John (role not specified) told the board that last year was the program’s first run for pots and hanging baskets and that private‑sector sponsors supported the approach. Parks staff member Rick said he has prepared a plant list that would allow the same visual appearance across downtown while tailoring specific plants to shady or sunny locations.

Staff recommended taking a “step back” to view the program as an annual system instead of piecemeal purchases. That approach would let the BID bundle items for bid solicitation — potentially securing better pricing — rather than buying plants in separate small lots. Staff said growers typically begin planting in February; bundling decisions and vendor direction would need to be finalized before then to avoid production delays.

Board members asked for a full cost picture before final contract awards. Chris, a BID staff member, explained the BID’s typical landscaping budget is $40,000, with roughly $6,000 often used for sidewalk cleaning and smaller recurring allocations (an example $700 was referenced for a partner organization). Staff said total program costs will exceed the $40,000 baseline and that the final funding mix may include BID funds, city contributions and private sponsorships.

Several board members supported preparing the detailed plan and plant specifications and then returning with a recommended procurement approach — either direct contract or competitive bidding — and full budget allocations.","Staff described a plan to inventory planting needs, match plant lists to sun/shade microclimates, and consider bundled bidding to lower costs for downtown pots and hanging baskets.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":103,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":106,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6345101,"Bid board authorizes up to $3,200 to start downtown hanging‑basket plants",634,979000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2249844-1c139eb24bf44b076c5c090a36a762e6&start=345&end=979","/articles/6345101/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/Bid-board-authorizes-up-to-3200-to-start-downtown-hangingbasket-plants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345101-d582350aa54b269c6be4fd6e74bbd4d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1775712092&Signature=Ok4AbdC9DzJUKChZJr2QYzkejDsWVVpyWw1KPKRrvt-Qo1-PFqA-O9toaYl45dvNlMXd5z5Uc91oZQ8LaerfPxYR3mKyGJc-TDNmaEPZ5l3t9vkWv33SPvLQYcRxjWkxk-MgQ8Wd20AqqgxSA2uHhSOsRp5Jmj9eMHYyttCGXz~vy1cimFHNOieyXBzvirO~tbl8vKSA65nYqK5w4frosxmURI6VuHFvglXPQwfRP7U4ta4bPy4uq7Pi2pxhUMuelvpYgYHvMY5JtGTTgS0vqUv3XvdaBD8~gGOR0O7DxxeTf2iHq-1q8CTu1S8k6PQzCu9BlKpqSDqwsvnmtWsrBA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Bend BID Board voted to authorize an expenditure not to exceed $3,200 to start plants for downtown hanging baskets and other seasonal containers so growers can begin production before the board’s next meeting.

Board member Mark, who announced his upcoming April 15 departure, moved the authorization as a time‑sensitive step to ensure plants reach the right size for installation; Larry seconded the motion. The board approved the expenditure by voice vote; no roll‑call tally was recorded in the meeting minutes.

Board members and staff said the $3,200 is intended only to cover initial plant startup costs if a decision must be made before the board’s next scheduled meeting. Staff and committee members told the board they are still developing a full program plan that would define which pots remain perennial and which will be planted seasonally (annuals in summer, mums in fall, greens for the holidays), a maintenance schedule (watering and fertilization), and a plant list keyed to sunny and shady downtown locations.

Carissa and parks staff are working with growers to prepare specifications so vendors know what to plant for each location. At the meeting staff said growers typically begin planting in February so containers will be ready for spring display; that timing motivated the immediate authorization.

Board members emphasized the authorization is limited to initial startup; they signaled a preference to wait for a full costing and vendor decision before committing to larger contract awards. One member said staff will return with a complete budget allocation showing the BID contribution, city share and private‑sector sponsorships before any further commitments.The board also discussed the possibility of bundling plant and maintenance purchases in a single bid to seek better pricing rather than awarding multiple smaller contracts.

The motion carried by voice vote. Staff said they will report back to the board with a full program cost breakdown and vendor recommendation at the next meeting.","The West Bend BID Board approved up to $3,200 to start plants for downtown hanging baskets and seasonal planters so growers can begin spring production before the next meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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