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Downtown West Bend Association seeks temporary bolted stage; BID opts to seek private donors
Summary
Noelle of the Downtown West Bend Association asked the BID for a $600 contribution toward a $1,600 temporary bolted stage; the BID passed a motion to pursue private sponsorship rather than fund the structure from BID funds.
Noelle (Downtown West Bend Association representative) asked the BID to consider contributing $600 toward a $1,600 temporary-looking but bolted-down stage structure proposed as a replacement after the park gazebo was damaged. The structure would shelter electronics and performers for events and could remain usable in subsequent seasons if the permanent gazebo is not replaced immediately.
Board members indicated they preferred seeking private sponsorships and community donors rather than using BID funds directly. One board member made a motion "that we find private donors to, fund this gazebo." Another board member seconded the motion and the board voted in favor; the motion passed with a voice vote (aye). No formal BID cash contribution was authorized at the meeting.
Noelle said she and the Downtown West Bend Association were already exploring private sponsors and that parks or other partners might contribute. Staff noted the quoted price might be higher after rebates expire and asked whether the BID should bring the item back as a formal agenda item; the board agreed to add it for future consideration if needed.
The board recorded the motion and outcome as its direction: seek private donor(s) and assess alternative funding sources before considering BID funds.
