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Carissa presented the financial report. She said nothing in the report was out of the ordinary, noted 2024 investment interest collected to date and pointed out a landscaping expense, a $3,039 payment for watering that covered the prior month. Board members asked questions about timing and whether the landscaping payment occurred before placement of new planters; staff clarified the payment covered the first month.

The board moved to approve the June BID board minutes and the financial report. The motions were seconded and the board voted in favor; individual roll-call names were not recorded in the transcript.

Why it matters: the facade grants aim to improve high-visibility downtown areas and encourage other property owners to invest in clean-up and improvements. The financial report review confirmed available allocations and noted the landscaping maintenance expense.

Ending: The board closed the meeting after awarding grants, confirming the financial report and directing staff to continue facade-grant administration and report back on follow-up progress.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BID Board - July 2, 2024 Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The BID facade grant committee awarded two grants (Hussars riverwalk stairway project and repainting for the building housing Brazen Head and Antidote). The board also approved the June minutes and the financial report, which included a $3,039 landscaping/watering payment.","taxTitle","West Bend City, Washington County, Wisconsin","taxId",5138,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6110384,"Music on Main, Farmers Market and new downtown events draw crowds; BID reports attendance and dates",318,1167000,1485000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2758220-748996723dee56932284aff121ca0f66&start=1167&end=1485","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2758220-748996723dee56932284aff121ca0f66/thumbnail_1167000.jpg","/articles/6110384/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/Music-on-Main-Farmers-Market-and-new-downtown-events-draw-crowds-BID-reports-attendance-and-dates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6110384-b2435cab37f8d96fff8f30405560e5d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1775731411&Signature=ftCQkhTp~WmtD7T2dOP95A2dNmEqZsY72V5ycSCvkdlP8zsKhNzpI1YeBaR4~V779JCvbBlCzGlILuQ~wcSQzOS5RAr6cWh8TrjdE4J25f81hZj97y78Ud9pQzKa3-ArgrUnL2Ahza8KQty-YYTH3Fh-STs4UjtjLFzFVxJ92FsmL~B8EJwYXH757zGbwfRPiZdILUEn0YBd02Z8Bgk-oY4Z-8uOHML-d5A34yEmCsXd196ndTN02TwB-THC8SHuTvttWOlQQRfEesIwnE0kiQHtibizZMcTJvpGo-vXpybqODftYc16QfLnfQT0jW8MG~KqucaWdMAGTJq6Ah~ahw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Noelle, representing the Downtown West Bend Association, told the BID board on July 2 that the association's first Music on Main block party on May 30 drew an estimated 3,500 adults in the three-block area from Old Settlers Park to Hickory Street. Music on Main returns July 11 and continues on Thursdays through Sept. 5.

Noelle said the farmers market operates rain or shine with about 61 stalls and roughly 90–100 vendors present on a typical Saturday; some vendors occupy multiple stalls. The market is again allowing dogs this year under the association's current rules; the association plans to survey vendors about the practice.

Upcoming downtown events flagged to the board included a Late Night Luau on Friday, July 12 (19 retail shops committed to stay open 6 p.m.–midnight with entertainment at Old Settlers Park) and Wheels on Main on Sunday, Sept. 1, when organizers expect about 400–450 cars to line downtown streets.

Why it matters: the downtown association's events and market activity drive foot traffic that BID members cited as a positive sign for downtown economic activity. The board encouraged volunteer recruitment and business coordination for major events.

Ending: The board thanked the association for the updates and noted that these regular events are central to downtown recovery and vibrancy.","Downtown West Bend Association reported strong attendance for Music on Main and the farmers market and previewed upcoming events including a Late Night Luau on July 12 and Wheels on Main on Sept. 1.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6110389,"BID board affirms $25,000 holiday decorations budget; staff to seek cost options",86,864000,950000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2758220-748996723dee56932284aff121ca0f66&start=864&end=950","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2758220-748996723dee56932284aff121ca0f66/thumbnail_864000.jpg","/articles/6110389/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/BID-board-affirms-25000-holiday-decorations-budget-staff-to-seek-cost-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6110389-377e302d773e8e033688e57e80764be5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775731411&Signature=aehEIi6bV4PFgiF-FbzOk7jt-sykGO0ZZKnufhOFdyKdCjda58eoOszm-yGyU--IV3VYKED8RBbBhjR1pe0kBjaSoZLTLUvBU9WxHQ4LYg4U544AFpmtUksvGuU75oEa2B5D5xoRx1CP6~5V~X7TN5L0BLIbnj267faNiqrpJUawMd78STCtsufGgfCdskRcSSI9pQVmro-qhDCzDZL-ShmSOoW-3Iw3kN5-hMvCq9mfCf~43AEGfbybUVxQQKs71ZlskKHqe9XwL2ynYftqxv1bqCRIkiXqm4zhhxlBlJaid9rMP81cdSK~JDr7vTNf4Bz24~~~tWfow8Iv39VfVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Board members reviewed the BID budget line for lights and decorations at the July 2 meeting and confirmed the existing $25,000 allocation for installing and removing holiday lights and decorations.

Carissa presented the financial report and noted current expenditures and investment interest for 2024. The board discussed the costs of contracting for tree setup and decoration installation: David J. Frank provided a setup estimate of $8,657 (labor billed at $60.60 per hour), while removal in January was cited at about $7,200. Board members estimated combined put-up and take-down costs around $15,000, which fits within the broader $25,000 line item.

Board members asked Carissa and Chrissy to explore other vendor options and pricing. “Is anyone opposed to having Carissa look into another option to see if it's any less expensive?” one member asked; no opposition was raised and the board asked staff to report back.

Why it matters: the decorations budget requires early ordering to ensure vendors and equipment are available before the holiday season. Members noted the procurement threshold and that the $25,000 figure remains below the formal competitive-bid threshold in effect for the board.

Ending: The budget motion (which included the lights and decorations allocation) passed at the meeting; staff will seek alternative quotes and return with cost comparisons before final contracting decisions are made.","At its July 2 meeting the West Bend BID board reviewed holiday decorations costs and confirmed the $25,000 budget line for lights and decoration installation and removal. Staff were authorized to explore lower-cost options and report back.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_46":104,"_48":105,"_50":106,"_52":107,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":108,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":109,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6110394,"West Bend police cite e-bike rider after sidewalk collision; department to step up downtown enforcement",203,157000,360000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2758220-748996723dee56932284aff121ca0f66&start=157&end=360","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2758220-748996723dee56932284aff121ca0f66/thumbnail_157000.jpg","/articles/6110394/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/West-Bend-police-cite-e-bike-rider-after-sidewalk-collision-department-to-step-up-downtown-enforcement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6110394-85dba45199bcf16a46299edbcbbfdf68/orig.mp4?Expires=1775731411&Signature=DqyNKw9V-BmqQQK474hRVDzRI3KKv0BcawqP4mLimEHpAO-VhCbY9wyy7Sk9c1TD9oCrVutJHnAqM-cIBOvu3MSfGUZdACsQG8Nz6j9UFFHRUbuJjpYlFvuEpTNCyjNL5JMZLPVeIxifHDXnTwl8ECmepBZu~0gIPEmlMONQcFhv~0X8IeRbLUIA41YfC1X87XGI6PLsCEzruS1G627gYOPXSpwlq~Aj2OTr0WK8BGV1nh7sqiXWL-Q8qo6YM6MP7R~wOW4Tnw8IDGPH6oDxpt1vO4QIOZC9g8GRRhOKbjoGUFbjUPGPf-ny0gxiXjbrcT7YpPX0bXyWQ9~Za1WrHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Police Chief Dearing told the City of West Bend Business Improvement District board on July 2 that an employee exiting Hussars was struck by a person riding an electric bicycle on the downtown sidewalk and that the rider was cited.

The incident, which Dearing said is captured on video, prompted a $187 citation for riding a bicycle on the sidewalk. “If you haven't seen the video, it's horrendous,” Dearing said, adding the department is fortunate the employee was not more seriously injured.

Dearing said the department will respond with a mix of public education and targeted enforcement. He described recent training and roll-call reminders to officers, increased focus by civilian service officers (CSOs) assigned downtown and a public messaging push. He also advised that, because of angle parking and traffic patterns, the department’s practical guidance for downtown users is to walk bicycles on sidewalks to reduce conflicts.

Why it matters: downtown businesses and customers frequently share constrained sidewalks and roadways. Board members pressed for clarity about enforcement and signage; Dearing said signs already exist at major downtown entry points and that education plus enforcement is the preferred approach rather than more restrictive rules.

The department also clarified two enforcement details discussed at the meeting: officers generally reserve citations for flagrant violations, and the department’s practical cutoff for citing an underage rider was mentioned as 12 years old. Dearing encouraged residents and business owners to report concerns and said the department would continue to work with downtown partners to reduce hazards.

The board's discussion touched on signage and whether more or different signs would help. Dearing said there is a sign across the street from the incident site and at major intersections that prohibits bikes, scooters and skateboards on sidewalks; he cautioned that adding more restrictive signs is unlikely to solve behavior issues without education and enforcement.

Ending: The BID board and police agreed to continue coordination on messaging, CSO deployment and targeted enforcement as the city approaches high-traffic summer events and holiday weekends.","At the July 2 City of West Bend BID Board meeting, Police Chief Dearing described a downtown incident in which an employee exiting Hussars was struck by a person riding an electric bike on the sidewalk. The rider was cited; the department says it will increase education and targeted enforcement downtown.","actionData","errors"]

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