IF Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC)

Idaho Falls Downtown Development board meeting was held February 6, 2024, at 9:00am in the Willard Arts Center. Those in attendance: Kevin Cutler, Chip Langerak, Tasha Taylor, Matt Jacobson, Jill Hansen, Cindy Napier, Brandi Newton, Jesse & Tara Mendoza, Michelle Ziel-Dingman – city Council member; Lisa Farris – Grant Administrator; Caitlin Long - Planning Division; staff: Mala Lyon, Courtney Hernandez and Juan Hernandez Welcomed Michelle Ziel-Dingman who is now our City Council member liaison. Minutes from January 9, 2024 - Chip motion to approve, seconded by Cindy – approved by the board. Financial report – Brandi – we are working with the city to get the parking enforcement contract updated and signed; once that is done, we will send them an invoice. We have separated financial duties between Mala and Lynn, the bookkeeper. Brandi motioned to approve, seconded by Tasha – approved by the board. Mala – We have had Wheeler Electric come out and turn off the power to the A Lot booth; CenturyLink came yesterday and removed the phone wires, so now we can remove the booth. We just need to remember that the underground wires are still there going to the transformer box. Wheeler Electric can finish capping it off for $500. I also asked them to fix the south 30’ light as it is out. They think it is a photocell and that is still under warranty. We will need new signage and the cement parking stop block will need to be moved. If anyone has suggestions on who might want to have the parking booth let me know. Courtney – WinterBrew is Feb 24th; Parks and Rec has agreed to remove any snow that might be in the plaza for us for free; we have posted on social media that we are looking for volunteers. New Brochure is finished and is with YTT for approval; once we have that we will print 2,000 brochures which will use about half of the $3,000 grant they gave us. This way we can track how many brochures go out and then plan to print them twice a year to keep them updated. Puggslane Art Alley – talked to Gibby and she is going to be part of the Art Walk and have artists in the alley that evening painting; we need a permanent plaque with a QR code so interested artists can contact Gibby. Brandi - The Arts Council will pay for that plaque and installation. The Arts Council has requested a $2,500 sponsorship for the Art Walks that is on the first Thursday of each month May – Oct. Chip motioned to approve, seconded by Cindy – approved by the board. Lisa – we still have $39,000 – Chesbro’s has expressed interest but has not filled out paperwork; Vogue Beauty College; Jim Pletscher, Kevin Cutler and a sign for Holiday House. We are still working on the IFDDC project. We have met with I.F. Power and some issues have been fixed through them. We also met with Public Works to discuss pedestrian safety in crossing Memorial Drive at B Street and D Street. We are looking at using this grant money to help fund flashing light signs at those intersections that pedestrians can activate. Michelle Ziel-Dingman – city Council member – is here to help us, so let her know what we need. The city is working on next year’s budget. Brandi said there has been a lot of confusion about street event requirements and what all is required to serve alcohol, security requirements, barricades and so on. Also, the rules for street vendors and food trucks. This needs to be made simpler and more straight forward. Caitlyn – new building permit software available; city wide historic preservation 10-year plan – this is any building that is 50 years or older. There will be public outreach about this in May or June Tasha – did we get clarification on who will be watering the trees and flowers this summer? Brandi – yes she talked with PJ at Parks and Rec and they will be watering the trees, the hanging flower pots and the ground flower pots. They have hired Sheri to do it, which is wonderful as she already knows the downtown! Meeting was adjourned at 9:40am Our next board meeting will be held March 5, 2023 Respectfully submitted - Jill Hansen, secretary, and Mala Lyon