HomeMy WebLinkAboutBID1Minutes_2011_12_13Brookings Business Improvement District
Board of Directors Meeting – Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Tari Waterman called the meeting to order at 8:38 am.
1. Approval of October 10, 2011 minutes: Motion by Richter. Second by Garbers. All present Aye.
2. Approval of Agenda for December 13, 2011: Motion by Richter. Second by Garbers. All present Aye.
PRESENT:
Mike Struck mstruck@cityofbrookings.org 692-6629
Tari Waterman tari.waterman@hilton.com 697-5232
Deb Garbers deb@brookingschamber.org 692-6125
Bob Johnson bobj@aaumail.com 691-4636
Tom Richter trichter@swiftelcenter.com 697-8867
3. Discussion on Presentation: Struck asked whether the funds from the district should be provided
to the Convention & Visitors Bureau or stay as previously discussed. Consensus of the Board was
to maintain the previous recommendation of:
1. Marketing Campaign/Future Development/Expanded Facilities – 60%
2. Sports Coordinator/Commission – 20%
3. Special Events (Capital Improvements) – 20%
Board discussed how bidding/hosting fits into the recommendations and consensus is that it fits
within the Marketing Campaign. Discussion on who would implement the recommendations.
Board felt the various organizations/agencies that currently specialize in these areas would assist
in the implementation. For example, the CVB could help with Marketing to potential conferences,
conventions, events in the form of bidding/hosting. The intent is to provide funding to attract
“events” to help increase the non-peak overnight stays.
Discussion on scheduling presentation on Business Improvement District recommendations.
Board determined Struck will prepare presentation and present with Board Members present at the
City Council meeting to expand upon the recommendations if needed. Planning to present to City
Council on January 10th, as well as have Board Meeting the morning of at 8:30 am at the Hampton
Inn & Suites.
Board discussed sending a letter to hotel owners explaining the Business Improvement District
and inviting the owners to the next Board meeting. Struck will draft a letter and send to hotel
owners.
4. The meeting was adjourned.
Next Meeting: January 10, 2012 at 8:30 am – Hampton Inn & Suites