Downtown Development Commission

DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT COMISSION July 19, 2012 MINUTES 1. The regular July meeting of the DDC was called to order by Chair Eric Range at 7:03pm 2. The reading of the Open Public Meetings Act was read by Chair Eric Range 3. The Pledge of Allegiance was affirmed by those present 4. Approval of June Minutes tabled until August meeting. 5. Treasurer’s report – See attached 6. Mayors Report: No report 7. Council Liaison Report: Councilman Landrigan wants to put together a “chairs’ meeting” for a number of organizations he is liaison for (MACA, DDC, Chamber, Sr. Advisory, etc.) to improve communication between those great organizations that strengthen Madison. 8. Chair’s Report – No Report 9. Planning Board Report: Work also continues on refining the LED lighting regulation updates. The process for the sale and redevelopment of GVR also continues. 10. Foundation Report. The DDC recommends to the foundation to invest a portion of the cash on-hand in a CD or other no-risk investment as they deem fit. 11. Committee Reports: a. Farmers Market – Farmers Market is going well. Waverly Merchants seem to be enjoying and embracing their booth space and making good use of it. They are also working on a more consistent policy concerning solicitation/non-profits presence at the market. Mike Kopas and Maureen Byrne also recently spoke to Madison Rotary about the Market and the changes for this season, including moving to Green Village Road. b. PIC – Craig Erezuma reports that the tree grates for Lincoln Place have arrived. He is working with DPW to determine a good time to work to install. c. Sign and Facade – No Report. d. University Relations – Work to finalize the wrap on the MAD shuttle is on-going will be ready for the Fall Semester. Carla also needs volunteers for the Drew University Town Tour on August 23. e. Bottle Hill Day – Beer Garden Committee reports that they are requesting an extra hour of service time and to add wine this year. Main Street Wine Cellar will be primary sponsor. Laura and Lisa report that other preparations are well underway for BHD. 12. Old Business – None 13. New Business i. Discussion of the Mobile Vendor Permit Ordinance took place. While no formal vote took place the general consensus is that the ordinance needs an update to deal with a number of issues including where to permit mobile vendors, how many permits are available, when/how those permits expire and the cost of permits. 14. Eric Range adjourned the meeting at 8:58pm