Business Improvement District Board
Regular MeetingStevens Point, WI · July 15, 2026
Agenda
Our intention is to have in-person meetings going
forward. The Business Park Business Improvement
Members
District Board meeting will be held at the Stevens Point
Transit Center located at 2700 Week Street. This in-
person location will meet the legal requirement for our
open meetings. • Alderperson
Donahue
• Heidi Charlesworth
AGENDA • Erik Carlson
• Jeff Ramlow
BUSINESS PARK BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
• Mike Trzinski
DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
• Debra Marten
• Chase Rettler
Date and Time: July 15, 2026 Location: Conference Room
11:00 AM Stevens Point
Transit Center
2700 Week Street
Stevens Point WI 54481
Opening Section:
1. Roll Call.
2. General Reports and Updates
A. City Staff Updates
B. Executive Director Report
C. Board Chair Report
D. Treasurer Report
Discussion and Possible Action on:
1. Approve Meeting Minutes from June 17, 2026.
2. Discussion and possible action on BID maintained asphalt walkways.
3. Adjournment
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any person who has special needs while attending these meetings or needs agenda materials
for these meetings should contact the City Clerk as soon as possible to ensure that a reasonable accommodation can be
made. The City Clerk can be reached by telephone at (715) 346-1569 or by mail at 1515 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, WI
54481.
Maps further defining the above area(s) may be obtained from the City of Stevens Point Business Improvement District
Executive Director, Karen Margelofsky, 1105 Main Street Suite A, Stevens Point, WI 54481, or by calling (715) 496-0823,
during normal business hours.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a quorum of the Common Council may be in attendance at this meeting.
Packet
Our intention is to have in-person meetings going
forward. The Business Park Business Improvement
Members
District Board meeting will be held at the Stevens Point
Transit Center located at 2700 Week Street. This in-
person location will meet the legal requirement for our
open meetings. • Alderperson
Donahue
• Heidi Charlesworth
AGENDA • Erik Carlson
• Jeff Ramlow
BUSINESS PARK BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
• Mike Trzinski
DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
• Debra Marten
• Chase Rettler
Date and Time: July 15, 2026 Location: Conference Room
11:00 AM Stevens Point
Transit Center
2700 Week Street
Stevens Point WI 54481
Opening Section:
1. Roll Call.
2. General Reports and Updates
A. City Staff Updates
B. Executive Director Report
C. Board Chair Report
D. Treasurer Report
Discussion and Possible Action on:
1. Approve Meeting Minutes from June 17, 2026.
2. Discussion and possible action on BID maintained asphalt walkways.
3. Adjournment
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any person who has special needs while attending these meetings or needs agenda materials
for these meetings should contact the City Clerk as soon as possible to ensure that a reasonable accommodation can be
made. The City Clerk can be reached by telephone at (715) 346-1569 or by mail at 1515 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, WI
54481.
Maps further defining the above area(s) may be obtained from the City of Stevens Point Business Improvement District
Executive Director, Karen Margelofsky, 1105 Main Street Suite A, Stevens Point, WI 54481, or by calling (715) 496-0823,
during normal business hours.
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PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a quorum of the Common Council may be in attendance at this meeting.
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Stevens Point Business Park BID - Executive Director's Report
July 2026 – by Karen Margelofsky
Administrative & Operations
• Ordered new Business Park entrance flags to refresh the appearance of the district
and maintain a welcoming image for businesses and visitors.
• Took vacation leave July 6–11.
Infrastructure & Maintenance
• Requested quotes to restore electrical service to the fountains/pond features at
Pond #1 and Pond #2 located on Business Park Drive and Highway HH.
• Requested quotes for maintenance and improvement work needed along the
Business Park trail system to help ensure the trails remain safe, functional, and
attractive.
Branding & Marketing
• Provided Avia with the Business Park BID Board's feedback regarding the proposed
branding concepts.
• Working to coordinate a follow-up meeting with the branding committee and Avia to
continue refining the Business Park identity and move the branding initiative
forward.
Looking Ahead
• Review maintenance and repair proposals for the ponds and trail system.
• Continue working with Avia and the branding committee to finalize the Business
Park branding direction.
• Begin planning for conversation with adjacent business owner of Centre Park
status.
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CITY OF STEVENS POINT BUSINESS PARK BID REPORT MAY 2026 Page: 1
Period: 05/26 Jul 01, 2026 08:26AM
2026 2026 2026
Current year Current year Current month
Account Number Account Title Budget Actual Actual
BUSINESS PARK BID
256.11100 GENERAL OPERATING CASH .00 166,762 45,167-
TAXES
256.41.00120.56 BID ASSESSMENTS 230,307 230,307 .00
Total TAXES: 230,307 230,307 .00
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
256.49.19310.59 GENERAL FUND BALANCE USAGE .00 .00 .00
Total OTHER FINANCING SOURCES: .00 .00 .00
CPA/AUDITING SERVICES
256.51.19960.2004 AUDIT SERVICES 6,300 3,400 .00
Total CPA/AUDITING SERVICES: 6,300 3,400 .00
BUSINESS IMPROV DISTRICT
256.56.00700.1154 DOWNTOWN MANAGER SALARY 23,800 10,069 1,831
256.56.00700.1900 EMPLOYER CONTRIB/WISC RET 1,714 725 132
256.56.00700.1910 EMPLOYER CONTRIB/S.S. TAX 1,821 654 118
256.56.00700.1920 EMPLOYER CONTRIB/LIFE INSUR 8 13 3
256.56.00700.1930 WORKERS COMPENSATION PREM 426 180 33
256.56.00700.1950 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREM 6,622 3,733 804
256.56.00700.1955 HSA CONTRIBUTION 420 .00 .00
256.56.00700.2200 GAS/ELECTRIC CHARGES 13,000 1,297 486
256.56.00700.2203 TELEPHONE UTILITY CHARGES .00 .00 .00
256.56.00700.2204 WATER/SEWER UTIL CHARGES 2,600 796 .00
256.56.00700.2205 PROPERTY TAXES .00 7,442 .00
256.56.00700.2800 COMPUTER/COMPUTER EQUIP .00 .00 .00
256.56.00700.3001 GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLIES 596 .00 .00
256.56.00700.5000 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 12,000 348 .00
256.56.00700.5751 LAWN CARE/SNOW REMOVAL EXP 75,000 36,801 27,900
256.56.00700.5752 LANDSCAPING EXPENSES .00 .00 .00
256.56.00700.5753 POND MAINTENANCE 10,000 4,454 4,099
256.56.00700.5754 PRIVATE UTILITY LOCATES 2,000 .00 .00
256.56.00700.5755 FOUNTAIN REPLACEMENTS 28,000 12,461 6,562
256.56.00700.5756 TRAIL MAINTENANCE 20,000 .00 .00
256.56.00700.5757 BRANDING STUDY 26,000 3,200 3,200
Total BUSINESS IMPROV DISTRICT: 224,007 82,173 45,167
BUSINESS PARK BID Revenue Total: 230,307 230,307 .00
BUSINESS PARK BID Expenditure Total: 230,307 85,573 45,167
Net Total BUSINESS PARK BID: .00 144,734 45,167-
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CITY OF STEVENS POINT BUSINESS PARK BID REPORT JUNE 2026 Page: 1
Period: 06/26 Jul 01, 2026 08:27AM
2026 2026 2026
Current year Current year Current month
Account Number Account Title Budget Actual Actual
BUSINESS PARK BID
256.11100 GENERAL OPERATING CASH .00 155,973 10,790-
TAXES
256.41.00120.56 BID ASSESSMENTS 230,307 230,307 .00
Total TAXES: 230,307 230,307 .00
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
256.49.19310.59 GENERAL FUND BALANCE USAGE .00 .00 .00
Total OTHER FINANCING SOURCES: .00 .00 .00
CPA/AUDITING SERVICES
256.51.19960.2004 AUDIT SERVICES 6,300 3,400 .00
Total CPA/AUDITING SERVICES: 6,300 3,400 .00
BUSINESS IMPROV DISTRICT
256.56.00700.1154 DOWNTOWN MANAGER SALARY 23,800 11,900 1,831
256.56.00700.1900 EMPLOYER CONTRIB/WISC RET 1,714 857 132
256.56.00700.1910 EMPLOYER CONTRIB/S.S. TAX 1,821 772 118
256.56.00700.1920 EMPLOYER CONTRIB/LIFE INSUR 8 16 3
256.56.00700.1930 WORKERS COMPENSATION PREM 426 213 33
256.56.00700.1950 MEDICAL INSURANCE PREM 6,622 4,537 804
256.56.00700.1955 HSA CONTRIBUTION 420 .00 .00
256.56.00700.2200 GAS/ELECTRIC CHARGES 13,000 7,178 5,881
256.56.00700.2203 TELEPHONE UTILITY CHARGES .00 .00 .00
256.56.00700.2204 WATER/SEWER UTIL CHARGES 2,600 796 .00
256.56.00700.2205 PROPERTY TAXES .00 7,442 .00
256.56.00700.2800 COMPUTER/COMPUTER EQUIP .00 .00 .00
256.56.00700.3001 GENERAL OFFICE SUPPLIES 596 .00 .00
256.56.00700.5000 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES 12,000 348 .00
256.56.00700.5751 LAWN CARE/SNOW REMOVAL EXP 75,000 36,801 .00
256.56.00700.5752 LANDSCAPING EXPENSES .00 .00 .00
256.56.00700.5753 POND MAINTENANCE 10,000 6,443 1,989
256.56.00700.5754 PRIVATE UTILITY LOCATES 2,000 .00 .00
256.56.00700.5755 FOUNTAIN REPLACEMENTS 28,000 12,461 .00
256.56.00700.5756 TRAIL MAINTENANCE 20,000 .00 .00
256.56.00700.5757 BRANDING STUDY 26,000 3,200 .00
Total BUSINESS IMPROV DISTRICT: 224,007 92,963 10,790
BUSINESS PARK BID Revenue Total: 230,307 230,307 .00
BUSINESS PARK BID Expenditure Total: 230,307 96,363 10,790
Net Total BUSINESS PARK BID: .00 133,944 10,790-
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Stevens Point Business Park Business Improvement District
Board Meeting Minutes
June 17th, 2026, at 11 am at the Transit Center Conference Room
Opening Section:
1. Roll call
a. Heidi Charlesworth - Present
b. Alderperson excused
c. Eric Carlson - Present
d. Jeff Ramlow - Present
e. Mike Trizinski - Tardy in at 11:04 - Present
f. Debra Marten - Present
g. Chase Rettler - Present
h. Karen Margelofski - Present
i. Jarod Kivela - City in at 11:02 – Present
General reports and updates
1. City staff Updates
a. Convenance meeting next month
b. Branding
c. Secured 10% for the rail plan - CN/Short Rail meeting
d. Hotel Developer/Industrial Trucking discussion
e. Midstate is still moving forward
2. Report from the Executive Director
a. Cap Services - Sept 19th (walk/run event) - Kid event
i. Permitting - Common areas?
ii. Event permit - Reach out to Clerks office
iii. Action to have BID approval on the plan - Yes/No only used for the
common areas
iv. Create a plan for the approval - Memorandum of understanding
document (in play now)
b. Letter of concerns - Running business from lot - follow up on the deed
restrictions with Adam
c. Contact List updates - Email blind copy
d. Pond - Junction no power - Electrician repair
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e. Solar participation - planning another meeting
3. Board Chair Report
a. Nothing to report
4. Treasurer Report
a. Exception for the Jays lawn care
b. On or ahead of budget
5. Work Group updates
a. Deed - no updates
b. Rebranding - Review of the changes in this meeting
Discussion and Possible Action on:
1. Approved meeting minutes from May 8th, 2026 - Motion by Eric Carlson / 2nd - Mike
Trizinski / Approved by board
2. BID Centre Park & Entrance Area
a. GI Associates/ENT purchasing the property vs common area owned by the
city - Proceed to an approach
b. City council would have to approve the sale
3. Branding action
a. Review of the platform design
4. Invoice DNR approval - Motion by Eric Carlson / 2nd – Debra Marten / Approved by
board
Meeting adjourned at 12:08
Minutes respectfully submitted by Heidi Charlesworth - Secretary
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