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BOARD OF DIRECTORS SALINA DOWNTOWN, INC.
Board of Directors U
Beth Vinson Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 3:30 p.m.
Salina Regional Health Center Board Room, 120 W. Ash
Ow SDI President DRAFT MINUTES
Jim Loader VII. Board Committee/Task Force Reports
The Market Shop • Business Support and Recruitment — December 15 was deadline for DIP
applications. Have received 5 applications. A youth council with The
Kathryne Perney Volunteer Connection will be taking down the garland in January. They will
Quilting Station also do some other projects downtown in the next few months.
• Communications and Advocacy — Annual meeting date now set yet.
Brian Richardson . Destination Marketing — Committee working on marketing opportunities.
Richardson Developments Brian Richardson asked about framed license plates. Phyll will ask John
Breggren about the ones they used for Breast Cancer Awareness.
VII. Action Items
A. CD Renewal — Brian Richardson moved to take the CD to First Bank for
8 months.
B. Sculpture Walk — Ken Rinke moved to endorse the project and put $5000.00
from the 2009 budget to support the project. Melissa Goetz questioned
waiting for the All -Stakeholders meeting. Norm Yenkey seconded the motion
and motion carried.
Phyllis C. Klima C. Quarterly Stakeholders Meeting — Scheduled for January 13, one at 7:30
Executive Director am and another at 5:30 pm. Agenda was set as following: Security,
Sculpture Walk, Snow Removal and then open meeting to floor.
D. Board Retreat Agenda — Agenda as follows: Priorities for staff, Salina
Downtown Inc image to members -what do we do for them, What do we want
the City to do f0i us.
205 West Ash • PO Box 1065, Salina, KS 67402-1065 • (785) 825-0535 • FAX (785) 825-7216• www.salinadowntown.com
Robin Cates
I. Vice -President Robin Cates called the meeting to order.
On The Pot
II. Roll Call: Present: Robin Cates, Ken Rinke, Jim Loader, Norm Yenkey, Brian
SDI Vice President
Richardson, Jerry Hinrikus, Christy Lauer, Mike Forristal, Russ Prophet, Melissa Goetz,
Absent: Beth Vinson, Kathryne Perney and Ken Jennison. Staff: Phyllis Klima and
Russel Prophet
Cindy Lamer. City Staff:
Hampton and Royce
SDI Secretary
III. Recognition of guests — Erin Mathews, Bart Miller, Jim Ravenkamp and Troy
Vancil.
Kenneth Rinke
IV. Additions or changes to the agenda —None.
Salina Taco Johns
V. Approval of consent agenda -
SDI Treasurer
1. Approval of November 10, 2009 meeting minutes.
2. Approval of Directors Report.
Mike Forristal
Lee Development LLC
Mike Forristal moved to approve items on consent agenda. Christy Lauer
seconded and motion carried.
Melissa Goetz
KC&G Business Appraisal
VI Board Committee Reports
Associates
A. Friends of the River — Troy Vancil reported that City has approved $400,000
Jerry Hinrikus
of funding for Phase II of River Project. He encouraged the Board to get
Sign Pro
Involved.
B. Business Incentive Package — Continue to work on Project Open. Phyll
Ken Jennison
reported that Larry Powell, Chamber of Commerce, has done a tremendous
Salina Media Group
job of selling tax credits.
C. Holiday Lighting - Board requested that Phyll contact City and have the lights
Christy Lauer
turned on at 5:00p.m. instead of waiting until 6:00p.m..
Simply Baby and More
Jim Loader VII. Board Committee/Task Force Reports
The Market Shop • Business Support and Recruitment — December 15 was deadline for DIP
applications. Have received 5 applications. A youth council with The
Kathryne Perney Volunteer Connection will be taking down the garland in January. They will
Quilting Station also do some other projects downtown in the next few months.
• Communications and Advocacy — Annual meeting date now set yet.
Brian Richardson . Destination Marketing — Committee working on marketing opportunities.
Richardson Developments Brian Richardson asked about framed license plates. Phyll will ask John
Breggren about the ones they used for Breast Cancer Awareness.
VII. Action Items
A. CD Renewal — Brian Richardson moved to take the CD to First Bank for
8 months.
B. Sculpture Walk — Ken Rinke moved to endorse the project and put $5000.00
from the 2009 budget to support the project. Melissa Goetz questioned
waiting for the All -Stakeholders meeting. Norm Yenkey seconded the motion
and motion carried.
Phyllis C. Klima C. Quarterly Stakeholders Meeting — Scheduled for January 13, one at 7:30
Executive Director am and another at 5:30 pm. Agenda was set as following: Security,
Sculpture Walk, Snow Removal and then open meeting to floor.
D. Board Retreat Agenda — Agenda as follows: Priorities for staff, Salina
Downtown Inc image to members -what do we do for them, What do we want
the City to do f0i us.
205 West Ash • PO Box 1065, Salina, KS 67402-1065 • (785) 825-0535 • FAX (785) 825-7216• www.salinadowntown.com
XI. Public Forum — None
XIII. Ken Rinke moved to adjourn. Mike Forristal seconded. Meeting adjourned at
5:15 pm..
SALINA DOWNTOWN, INC.
Executive Director's Report
December 2009
Administration — Office was closed for Christmas December 24 & 25. Klima used one vacation day 12/24. Office
was closed for New Years Day, January 1, 2010.
Program of Work
1. Board —
2009 Program of Work
A. Smoky Hill River Development — City Commission approved contract with Design West Studios
for Phase 2.
B. Business Incentive Package — The Board members working on this priority have not met since
February 18. However, board members are continuing to make personal calls on Lee District
member businesses.
Project Open - Spring FastTrac is scheduled for March 29 — April 28 (Mondays and
Wednesdays from 5:45 PM until 8:45 PM through the CLASS program at the Salina Public
Library)
NetWork Kansas E -Community -Larry Powell, Chamber sold all Salina's allotment. This will
establish a small business revolving loan fund in Salina. The Chamber is administering this
program. I serve as Salina representative to the State and Regional E -Community meetings.
C. Holiday lighting 2009 — Completed. Business Support and Recruitment Committee is working
with a group of youth volunteers through Volunteer Connection on several projects including the
removal of the garland on the light poles.
2. Committee Reports
A. Business Support and Recruitment
Met Thursday, December 17
Development Incentive Program offered a third round funding.
Five applications are
recommended for funding as follows:
o UNAWARDED BALANCE as of 12/14/09
$16,833.00
0 2008 RETURNED FUNDS
$14,732.67
o TOTAL AVAILABLE as of 12/14/09
$31,565.67
o Jack & Jill's Salon, 117 S Santa Fe,
$ 807.00
o Jilka Furniture, 132 S 5th Street,
$ 1,436.48
o Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 W Ash Street,
$ 2,485.38
o Taco John's, 303 S Santa Fe,
$ 1,526.00
o Paula A. Fried Trust, 159 S 4th Street
$ 15,000.00
0 2009 Carry Forward to 2010
$10,390.98
• The City Downtown Parking Committee met Dec 17. Brian Rose from the SDI BSR
Committee attended also. Committee reviewed all signage, parking duration changes,
enforcement and violation fee changes. Anticipate implementation of computerized ticketing
in March, 2010. Violation fees will remain unchanged until we have gathered 6 months of
data. City anticipates increasing fines to $5/violation with graduated increase for multiple
violations. NOTE: The first violation in a six month period will be granted a warning.
• The City Commission approved the wayfinding signage bid at their regular meeting July 6.
This package includes the Lee District wayfinding and parking signage. Anticipate
installation by ???
• The City has received the final lighting study report in early May. Report was presented to
the City Commission in Study Session at 2:30 PM September 21. No action since that time
• Continue individual contact with developers on as requested basis.
• Continue individual business consultations.
Business Activity Reports
NEW BUSINESSES —
BUSINESSES FOR SALE
Carol Lee Donuts
Santa Fe Phillies and Subs
BUSINESS SOLD
Nail and Hair Addition, 113 N Santa Fe, will remain at current location
with new owner and name, effective in January, 2010
BUSINESSES CLOSING/CLOSED
Shirts & Stuff
RELOCATED WINTHIN DISTRICT:
B. Communications and Advocacy
Published e -newsletter and direct mailed to about 70 businesses who either report no e-mail
address or who have indicated mail as their communication preference.
C. Destination Marketing —
Met Wednesday, December 9
• 62 Lee District light pole banners are being fabricated and the City of Salina is cost sharing up
to $3,000 — which is about half of the total cost.
• Co-sponsored carriage rides with Smoky Hill Museum December 5 — the weekend of the
museums Holiday Open House and the Masonic Temple's Christmas Fantasy.
• Working on 2010 budget allocations, program of work
City of Salina
Downtown Improvements —
• City Comprehensive Planning process is nearing completion. I have been attending City Commission
Study Sessions regarding the proposed plan. The Plan contains significant emphasis on downtown and
the Smoky Hill River Revitalization project. However, there is no corresponding inclusion in the 2010-
2014 Capital Improvement Program at this time.
• Way finding Signage — Contract deadline for installation was December 15, 2009. Contractor now being
fined daily for delays.
• Parking — See above
• Annual BID Inventory Survey was completed and change orders for 2010 BID fees reported to City staff.
Salina Area Chamber of Commerce
• Project Open — Attended Chamber presentation to the City Commission in December.
• Salina has been designated as a NetWork Kansas E -Community! The Chamber sold $75,000 State Tax
Credits to establish a revolving loan fund for Salina small businesses. The Chamber will administer this
program. I will serve as Salina representative to the State and Regional E -Community meetings.
• Lee District news included in Chamber monthly newsletter.
PR/Speaking engagements —
Professional Development —