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Council members propose resolution to ‘reset’ relationship with business improvement districts; public speakers back BIDs

2258363 · February 10, 2025
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Council members proposed a resolution Feb. 10 to clarify city policy and improve cooperation with Business Improvement Districts, prompting strong public support from downtown business and BID leaders.

Council discussion and public comment Feb. 10 focused on a proposed council resolution aimed at clarifying and improving the city’s working relationship with four Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) that levy assessments and fund downtown programming.

Council member Felton, who introduced the resolution with Council member Brewster, said the measure was intended as a direction‑setting statement of values to “reset” culture and improve collaboration after BID volunteers reported strained relationships with staff. Felton framed the resolution as largely routine: updating operating plans, creating an operational handbook, offering staff services that state statute requires and…

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