Business Improvement District
Regular MeetingFremont, NE · July 16, 2024
Minutes
Business Improvement District Board Minutes
Noon, July 16, 2024
152 E. 6th Street 2nd Floor Meeting Room, Fremont Ne 68025
Board Present: Vince O'Conner, Roxie Kracl, Sam Heineman, Howard Krasne, Lindi Janulewicz J J Bixby, and
Kevin Main (12:18)
Absent: Tom Coday, Brenden Murray, Berta Quintero and Daniel Cech
Guests: Tyler Ficken (City of Fremont)and Lainey Paquette (Mainstreet), Jody Sanders, and Troy
1. Meeting was called to order by JJ Bixby at 12:16 pm. Roll call was taken. Those present are identified
above, a quorum was determined present. Identified that a copy of the Open Meeting Act was available
in the room for inspection.
2. Minutes of the June 18, 2024 meeting were passed out. Motion to accept minutes was moved by Vincent
O'Connor and seconded by Sam Heineman Motion carried 6/0 vote.
3. Discussion on buying flags and poles was tabled until September meeting.
4. Discussion on parking lot maintenance. Motion to reconsider and abandon previous motion to pay
Siffering for parking lot improvements as not done yet and summer is almost over. Motion made by
Vince O'Connor and seconded by Sam Heinemann carried on 7/0 vote. Further discussion on food
trucks taking up downtown parking setting up generator's, tables and chairs taking up multiple spots and
staying for long periods of time. No action taken, recommended further discussion with City policy be
reviewed.
5. Discussion on arches on 6th and on Main- Troy from the City had brought concerns of traffic lights and
traffic flows with the arch on Main St. No issues for the arch on 6th street, but need to make final
decisions on Main street. Discussion of changing parking on Main along with possibly taking to 1 lane
traffic. No action taken informative discussion only.
6. Discussion on park benches- benches can not be sponsored or signage put on signs according to city
bylaws. No action taken.
7. Discussion on amending BID bylaws to allow a BID board member to serve on the Creative District
board. Sam Heinemann made motion to recommend to City Council to allow members to be on more
than 1 city board Kevin Main seconded. Motion carried 7/0 vote.
8. Committee Reports- Were skipped due to time restraints
9. MainStreet report was given by Lainey Paquette – Discussed Crazy Days event, along with Concert in
the parks
10. Motion was made by Vince O'Connor and seconded by Sam Heineman to adjourned meeting at 1:18 pm
Motion carried 7/0 vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Roxie Kracl, Secretary
Agenda
Downtown Business Improvement District Board
Tuesday July 16, 2024
12:00 P.M.
152 East 6th Street, 2nd floor Meeting Room Fremont Nebraska
1. Meeting called to order, announcement of Open Public Meeting Law and Roll Call
2. Approval of the Minutes of the June 18, 2024 Meeting.
3. Discussion and possible action on buying flags and poles.
4. Discussion and possible action on parking lot maintenance.
5. Discussion and possible action on the Arches on 6th and on Main Street
6. Discussion and possible action on trash cans and park benches in downtown.
7. Discussion and possible action to recommend allowing Business Improvement District Board
Members to serve on the Creative District Board
8. Committee reports:
1. Financial Report
2. Marketing Committee report
3. Future Projects Committee Report
4. Design Committee Report
5. Comments from the public
6. MainStreet Report – Lainey Paquette
Our Next meeting will be August 20, 2024 at 152 East 6th Street.
Agenda posted at the Municipal building on July 1, 2024. The Board reserves the right to go into Executive Session when necessary. A copy of the Open
Meeting Law is available for review by the public. The Board reserves the right to adjust the order of the items on this agenda.
Business Improvement District #1
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances
2020 - YTD 2024 (Effective 6/30/2024)
Revenues YTD 2024 YTD 2023 2022 2021 2020
Assessments $ 45,661.79 $ 43,536.94 $ 50,709.71 $ 43,764.74 $ 41,734.65
Interest income $ 1,999.93 $ 1,360.42 $ 59.04 $ 42.92 $ 87.47
Donations $ 122,500.00 $ - $ 30,000.00
License fees $ 700.00 $ 600.00 $ 100.00
Total revenues $ 170,861.72 $ 45,497.36 $ 80,868.75 $ 43,807.66 $ 41,822.12
Expenditures
Retention/recruitment
Downtown beautification $ 6,731.68 $ 12,199.45 $ 60,037.68 $ 9,238.52 $ 17,755.78
Implementation/maintenance $ 1,875.00 $ 2,933.75 $ 15,156.61 $ -
Promotion/marketing $ 22,341.42 $ 30,010.25 $ 12,494.49 $ 4,600.95 $ 10,331.00
Other as authorized by NRS
19-4015 $ 109.46 $ 151.65 $ 480.88 $ 203.32 $ 417.08
Total expenditures $ 31,057.56 $ 45,295.10 $ 88,169.66 $ 14,042.79 $ 28,503.86
Excess (deficiency) of
revenues over
expenditures $ 139,804.16 $ 202.26 $ (7,300.91) $ 29,764.87 $ 13,318.26
Other financing sources (uses)
Transfer in (a) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Transfer out $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Net other sources and uses $ - $ - $ -
Net change in fund balances $ 139,804.16 $ 202.26 $ (7,300.91) $ 29,764.87 $ 13,318.26
Fund balance prior year $ 93,451.98 $ 93,249.72 $ 100,550.63 $ 70,785.76 $ 57,467.50
Fund balance current year $ 233,256.14 $ 93,451.98 $ 93,249.72 $ 100,550.63 $ 70,785.76
$ - $ - $ -
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