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DDA weighs moving regular meetings to mornings to better serve business owners
Summary
Staff presented a memo reviewing the DDA meeting schedule; the board discussed pros and cons of moving regular meetings to mornings (better availability for some businesses/staff) and noted the option to call evening special meetings for high-public-interest items.
Staff introduced a memo describing reasons to consider changing the DDA’s regular meeting time, including that neighboring DDAs sometimes meet in the morning, the Wisner Center’s growing evening programming, and recent cancellations due to lack of quorum. The presenter said no action was required tonight and asked whether the board wanted to revisit the schedule at a future meeting.
Board members discussed potential benefits for business owners and staff, and trade-offs such as losing the extra preparation time the evening format provides and possibly reducing public attendance. Staff confirmed that the DDA can amend its meeting schedule with appropriate public notice and suggested staff return with options at a future meeting. Members also discussed using special evening meetings for high-visibility public events.
