Agenda Packet.pdf - City of Baraboo, Wisconsin

Agenda for the Monthly Meeting
of the
BARABOO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mission Statement:
To provide intellect, vision, and advocacy for community development;
To serve as a catalyst for diverse economic growth
Date and Time:
Location:
Members Noticed:
Others Noticed:
Thursday, June 6, 2013 6:00p.m.
Council Chambers, 135 4 th St., Baraboo, WI
Brett Topham, Chair, Christine Kortbein, Vice-Chair, Aural Umhoefer, Secretary, Sandy
Anderson, Buddy Huffaker, Musa Ayar, Dennis Thurow, Dave Taylor, Mike Hoppe, Bill Cannady
Mike Palm, Ed Geick, Gene Dalhoff, Cheryl Giese, Mike Hardy, Tom Pinion, Jeff Maloney,
Jim Michaels, Jim Allen, Rick Luther, Mark Schauf, Joan Fordham, Kevin Stieve, the Library,
Bill Nebel, Jenny Erickson, Pat Cannon, Deb Bauer and the Media
I. Call Meeting to Order and Note Compliance with the Open Meeting Law
II.
III.
IV.
Roll call/Approve Agenda
Approve Minutes
a. May 2, 2013.
Public Comment
V. Old Business
a. Update on River Corridor Projects Cannon
b. Update on CDA Fordham
c. Update on Plan Commission and Council Thurow
d. Update on Madison Region Economic Partnership (Thrive)
VI.
New Business
a. Discussion of marketing strategy for BEDC
i. Mike Weckerly presentation regarding the marketing needs for the City
b. Election of Officers
i. Chairperson
ii. Vice Chairperson
iii. Secretary
VII.
Commissioner and City Staff comments
VIII.
Adjournment
Brett Topham, Chairman
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who are not members of the above Council, committee, commission or board may be in attendance at the above stated
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Agenda Prepared by Brett Topham and Patrick Cannon on 05/30/2013. Agenda Posted by dmm on 05/31/2013
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Baraboo Economic Development Commission
Meeting Minutes
May 1, 2013
I. Call to Meeting to Order and Note Compliance with Open Meeting Law
Chairperson Brett Topham called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM in the Council Chambers 135
4 th Street, Baraboo, WI. It was also noted that the meeting is in conformance with Wisconsin
State Statues regarding open meetings.
II.
Roll Call & Approve Agenda
Present: Topham, Kortbein, Ayar, Huffaker, Taylor, Thurow, Cannady
Absent: Anderson, Hoppe, Umhoefer
Also: Ed Geick, Joan Fordham, Patrick Cannon
Approve Agenda
A motion was made to approve the agenda as presented
Huffaker (1), Taylor (2)
Aye: All via voice vote
Nay: None
III.
IV.
Approval of the Minutes of the April 10, 2013 meeting
A motion was made to approve the minutes as presented.
Cannady (1); Ayar (2)
Aye: All via voice vote
Nay: None
Public Comment
None
V. Old Business
A. Update on the River Corridor projects
Staff reported that the City has not received any additional contacts about the area.
B. Update on the CDA
Chair Joan Fordham indicated that the CDA will meet later this week. Therefore they have
nothing new to report at this time. The Seed Fund application has been submitted to WEDC.
C. Update on Plan Commission and Council
Mr. Thurow gave a brief update. He indicated that the following projects are under
consideration or action at this time:
a. Distillery project (ready for construction)
b. Hospital has begun their addition
c. A body shop is looking to relocate into the city
d. Spa Serenity is looking to build on the Boo-Canoe site
e. A developer has inquired about a new apartment complex
Several other contacts have also been received.

d. Update on Thrive
They will be hosting a kick off meeting on May 23 to roll-out their new programs.
VI.
New Business
a. Discussion of marketing strategy Request for Proposal (RFP)
At the last meeting, staff was directed to prepare an RFP to solicited bids to assist with the
marketing project. Staff presented a draft that was prepared.
In reviewing the draft, the Commission felt that it was too broad in what was being asked
for. In addition, it dealt more specifically with retail rather than the other areas identified
by the Commission.
The Commission felt that the RFP needs to more accurately define what is desired as a
deliverable from the process. It was noted that the final marketing materials needs to be
a product of determining what the desire is, rather than just a highlight of the area.
The Commission felt that additional assistance would be needed to help determine what
steps need to be taken. Therefore, staff was directed to request that 3 to 4 professionals
in this area make a brief presentation to BEDC on what steps need to be taken.
VII.
VIII.
Commissioner and City Staff comments
a. Staff indicated that a new Director has been named to replace Gene Dalholf at SCDC.
b. Willy Street Co-Op is working with some local business people to help establish a local
Co-op in Baraboo.
c. Officer Elections will be held at the next meeting.
d. Mr. Topham indicated that he will be leaving is position at the conclusion of his term
on City Council (April, 2014).
Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made at 7:08 PM.
Ayar (1); Cannady (2)
Aye: All via voice vote
Brett Topham, Chair
Aural Umhoefer, Secretary
Patrick Cannon, Recorder