Downtown Development Commission

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT COMISSION May 17, 2012 Minutes 1. Call to order was called to order by Chair, Eric Range at 7:10pm 2. Open Public Meetings Act was read by Eric Range. 3. Pledge of Allegiance as affirmed by those present. 4. Treasurer’s report: Brad Cramer presented the Current Statements (See separate attachment) 5. Mayor’s Report: Mayor Conley thanked all those that worked on making May Day a resounding success, including the “after party.” He noted that events like May Day make Madison the special place that it is. He also thanked Councilman Landrigan for arranging the recent presentation by Chairman Range to the Mayor and Council concerning all the recent projects and events the DDC has undergone. 6. Council Liaison Report: Councilman Landrigan also thanked those who made May Day a great event. 7. Planning Board Report: Peter Flemming reported that things have been somewhat quiet on the planning board front. Work continues on the LED Ordinance and Green Village School property. 8. Committee Reports 1. Foundation – Eric reported that the Foundation is set to meet in June. Jim Burnet stated that that budget/grant request has been prepared and will be presented with approval from the DDC. 2. Sign & Façade – Craig Erezuma reports that he continues work on developing guidelines for sign and façade scholarships. 3. University Relations – No Report 4. Public Improvement Committee – No Report 9. Ad Hoc Committee Reports 1. Taste of Madison – No report  2. Bottle Hill Day – Lisa reported that revue from Bottle Hill Day was $38,000. Expenses are around $13,000. A second sound system to share with MACA may be benefit to both organizations. 3. May Day – Jim Burnet reported that the event went very well. After party was well received. 4. Farmers Market – Laura Cole reports that the Farmers’ Market is set to open next month. Carla Brady and Mike Kopas will chair. Day-to-Day operations will be handled by Laura. 10. Asst. Admin. Report: No Report 11. Old Business – None. 12. New Business 1. Mike Kopas moved that the DDC present its annual grant request to the Madison Main Street Foundation at the June meeting. Second by Marsha Ann Zimmerman. Motion passed by unanimous vote. 2. Craig Erazuma moved that the DDC approve up to $5000 support Sign and Façade scholarships. Program details and procedures to be approved by the commission at a future meeting. Second by Maureen Byrne. Motion passed. 1 Abstention, Carla Brady. 3. Carla Brady moved that the DDC approve $1000 to sponsor the Downtown Concert Series. Second by Mike Kopas. Motion passed by unanimous vote. 4. After a brief discussion on the topic of outdoor dining with alcohol, Maureen Byrne moved to approve Carla Brady and a sub-committee to explore the concept and develop a proposed ordinance for review by Mayor and Council. Motion was second by Eric Range. Motion passed by unanimous vote. 13. Invitation for discussion from the public - None 14. Adjournment – Meeting was adjourned at 9:04pm.