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John (last name not provided), BID staff, walked the board through the operating plan packet (starting on page 10 of the meeting materials) and explained the packet included the anticipated assessment roll, project cost summaries and comparisons between the adopted 2025 budget, a 2026 draft and the proposed 2026 budget. Staff reported the board’s assessment rate itself remained unchanged from the prior year; property value increases produced a modest change in effective assessed amounts.

John said the budget included standard recurring items and noted several line adjustments: marketing was shown with an anticipated carryover that would keep effective marketing spending at roughly the prior $10,000 level; an increase for lights and decorations (an increase staff cited as $34,050) to cover additional holiday ornaments and installations; façade improvements were held at $30,000; and landscaping was trimmed slightly while preserving a roughly $10,000 carryover for a BID cleaning program. Staff also noted carryover funds that reduce the undesignated fund balance relative to the previous year but leave flexibility for projects.

The board voted to adopt the 2026 operating plan by voice vote; the transcript records the motion and a unanimous “aye” but does not record named movers or a roll call tally.

Board members then discussed the downtown skyline lighting system. Rebecca (last name not provided), a board member who called in, said she and Tracy recently observed that building skyline lighting was “spotty at best” and asked whether façade grant money could be deployed to restore lighting. John and other board members explained the skyline lighting system is decades old; some building owners or contractors have disconnected sections during roof or tuck‑pointing work and portions of the incandescent system are obsolete and difficult to repair. The board said West Bend Insurance Foundation funds have been committed to a downtown lighting plan to examine street, bridge and architectural lighting including skyline lighting, and that the city has met with Steiner Electric to discuss upgrades.

Staff said an LED upgrade would lower electric costs and reduce maintenance; the board discussed using future projects funds, seeking grants and requesting possible owner contributions to cover replacement costs. No specific procurement or funding commitment was made at the meeting beyond direction to complete the lighting plan and follow an RFP process if upgrades are pursued.

The operating plan adoption was the principal formal action under this agenda item; staff will return with more detailed plans and cost estimates for any lighting upgrades.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BID Board - September 2, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The West Bend Downtown BID board approved the 2026 operating plan and assessment rates largely unchanged from 2025 and discussed a downtown lighting study funded by the West Bend Insurance Foundation and potential LED upgrades; staff noted carryover funds and the need to pursue grants or owner contributions for a system replacement.","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},6477542,"West Bend BID approves August financial report, authorizes small water bill payment",184,447550,632000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711630-e267d2eaaec73aa31a9a4aa07fc657a8&start=447&end=632","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711630-e267d2eaaec73aa31a9a4aa07fc657a8/thumbnail_447550.jpg","/articles/6477542/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/West-Bend-BID-approves-August-financial-report-authorizes-small-water-bill-payment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477542-1eb290f1ed7953f4457c402698cc4136/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141128&Signature=CRn3E-NPwDKHyW357ShUfXsxvrOIJ31HGMnxVxMEkQDUHzyxixVOzukkG6TTDzzYfwDRR5VFP4bpklteajdZttCSAZduub-G7A7PAjnwAKlTE8Ljprineq8z~zvGW4wnkjE28qUJEcM6XExMgzotg97aPfDlKuL7eDRRPYZPSdwXb9BL~KsBwafTKw72EoaNFiH0KpdHXhQID5oN3n8XNxnIZCstCjWL9L8K~KamxMva-X7lDAPrFwIxF1~30Tx5RSI7HxEHXnbgJRa9eEfDwOdrXyAz5uOTbJAGoUaxtHwImi-aHIx3NujSpeqCqq4Jrs6vsFit1HVWuZyFpEKgeA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Downtown Business Improvement District board approved its Aug. 28 financial report and authorized payment of a small water spigot bill during its Sept. 2 regular meeting.

John (last name not provided), a BID staff member who presented the financial packet, told the board the audit expense came in higher than previously anticipated but that overall the BID appears to be “right on track” with standard monthly costs. He pointed the board to the packet’s financial pages for details and said some accounts may finish the year with a balance.

Peggy (last name not provided), serving as the meeting facilitator, called for a motion to approve the Aug. 28 financial report. A motion and second were made and the board voted “aye” to approve the report; the transcript does not record named movers or a roll‑call tally.

Board members then discussed a single water spigot bill. John described a Lehigh water bill related to a spigot at the circle at the end of Main Street, saying the amount was “$2.85, and dollars and 21¢” and asked for authorization to pay it. He reported the city parks department and the vendor Roots and Branches had been contacted about spigot maintenance; parks planned to replace the spigot with a different handle to reduce the risk of users not fully turning it off.

A motion to pay the bill was made and seconded; the board voted “aye” and authorized payment. The transcript did not record individual board votes or named movers for that motion.

The board also approved minutes from the Aug. 26 meeting by voice vote at the start of the session; that approval is recorded in the meeting transcript without a named mover or recorded tally.","The Downtown BID board approved the Aug. 28 financial report, authorized payment of a small water spigot bill and approved minutes from a prior meeting; audit costs were reported higher than earlier estimates.",{"_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},6477547,"Downtown groups outline autumn events, new music series and holiday lineup",360,59711,419900,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5711630-e267d2eaaec73aa31a9a4aa07fc657a8&start=59&end=419","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5711630-e267d2eaaec73aa31a9a4aa07fc657a8/thumbnail_59711.jpg","/articles/6477547/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/Downtown-groups-outline-autumn-events-new-music-series-and-holiday-lineup","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6477547-ce6549e2c24c908be299abf1b2a68d6f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141128&Signature=ItNYHYlWQaQU0qD4MBdrKIYjQGcNZYrj9SToyKIY3nF5ffYbQZO~qx98LKIccBmR6bEsiaIUKwWHTSQeHac4WDiB1KwL4nx0SBQQ0mXaGZ3ntp~-tf5Ank3jDHgEB~MUGt32uJVlfTu4tBnGxhYDwHeWODphWISaMQghf3O-OtR-oxgc2YirJT2RKZKAFrZzyK8WwrEMrp1DgZuirQTWsssvSpipTUkh6VpdEEl5Fj9q~9OgHmRVHYv66IiCHzTgMOzrS34OJGqbYw1kg51LyOYqAceSvb75y8koNE73LfuTEmpIk2xwtml63EhSGMziXF1XsmJ2d-rTkwsXuQ43MA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bill (last name not provided), an events representative for The Bend, and Phil Furchi, a representative of the Downtown Association, gave the Downtown Business Improvement District board an update on fall and holiday events at the board’s Sept. 2 meeting.

Bill said the Bend intentionally scaled back events over the summer and will resume a heavier schedule starting with a joint block party with the city on Thursday that will feature two bands. “We’re just finishing up our low key summer,” Bill said, and added that the block party will be a “big event for downtown.”

He described a new indoor Thursday series called “Origins,” which will feature up‑and‑coming singer‑songwriters and concessions, and replace Music on Main for the coming season. Bill also listed several returning tribute acts planned for September and autumn, including Chili Pip(er)s, a Billy Joel tribute, an ABBA show and a Trans‑Siberian Orchestra smaller production for the holiday season. He said two actors from the film A Christmas Story are planned to appear for a meet‑and‑greet after a screening.

Phil Furchi told the board he will be taking over responsibilities at the Downtown Association as Noel transitions to another organization. He said the farmer’s market will run Saturdays through Oct. 25 and called Thursday’s block party the grand finale of the Music on Main season. Phil previewed downtown trick‑or‑treat on Oct. 10, an autumn wine walk on Nov. 22, and a new West Bend Christkindle Mart planned for the week after the wine walk. He said the association is working with the West Bend Rotary Club on planning, entertainment booking and sponsorships.

When asked whether Origins events will be free, Phil said, “That’s free for the community.”

The board and staff expressed appreciation for the season’s events. Phil noted the recent Wheels on Main event drew about 425 vehicles and that GlobalFest’s financial results were still under review; he said a $20,000 one‑time city grant had helped that event but that a decision about repeating GlobalFest will wait until the Downtown Association reviews final financials with its board.

The update concluded with no formal board action tied to the events report.","Representatives from The Bend and the Downtown Association told the West Bend Downtown BID board about upcoming fall events including a block party, a new “Origins” singer‑songwriter series, tributes, and holiday programming; Phil Furchi said he is transitioning into a lead role at the Downtown Association.","actionData","errors"]

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