HomeMy WebLinkAboutBID1Minutes_2011_09_26Brookings Business Improvement District
Board of Directors Meeting – Monday, September 26, 2011
Tari Waterman called the meeting to order at 9:02 am.
1. Approval of September 13th, 2011 minutes: Motion by Richter. Second by Park. All present Aye.
2. Approval of Agenda for September 26th: Motion by Richter. Second by Garbers. All present Aye.
PRESENT:
Mike Struck mstruck@cityofbrookings.org 692-6629
Tom Richter trichter@swiftelcenter.com 697-8867
Tari Waterman tari.waterman@hilton.com 697-5232
Bob Johnson bobj@aaumail.com 691-4636
Lance Park lance@brookingsdaysinn.com 692-9471
Deb Garbers deb@brookingschamber.org 692-6125
3. Discussion on Plan for Improvements: Mike Struck reviewed the proposed Plan for
Improvements. Discussion centered around the following topics:
a. Marketing Campaign – Vision Brookings Campaign has discussed opportunities related to
enhanced/expanded meeting facilities. Further discussions should occur with Vision
Brookings and seek opportunities to align with the campaign. Discussion on the marketing
plan – materials, estimated costs, Request for Proposals (consultants vs. SDSU student
project).
b. Budget – Discussion on how many years out the Board should budget improvements. It was
decided to coincide with the current city philosophy of budgeting one year in advance and
projecting the following year. The 2012 budget will include $400,000 in revenue and $50,000
in expenses. This will allow the Board to establish a 1 year historical data and ensure funds
are available to cash flow any projects that could occur in the 1st quarter of 2013. The
$400,000 revenue is a high estimate based upon the statutory guidelines that once the revenue
has been obtained, no further collection of the “pillow tax” can occur. Consensus for the
2013 budget project is to project a percentage of the revenue for the following improvements:
Marketing Campaign 40%
Sports Coordinator 20%
Special Events (Capital Equipment) 15%
Increasing Meeting Space (Expanded Facilities) 25%
4. Discussion on Presentation: Struck provided a brief overview of the draft presentation. Board felt
it was important to reference Venuworks and HVS studies in the presentation. These studies
provide the background info. and data to justify need for increased/expanded meeting facilities.
The statutory guideline Board is emphasizing is item #6 of the statues, which allows for the
development of any activities and promotion of the district area.
* Planning on presenting to the City Council on October 11, 2011. Request all Board Members attend City
Council Meeting. Bob Johnson has agreed to present and Mike Struck will prepare presentation. Board
will meet at 9:00 am, Monday, October 10th to update board on presentation & make any final changes.
5. The meeting was adjourned.
Next Meeting: Monday, October 10, 2011 at 9:00 am. Location to be determined.