The Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) was established in 2017 with a purpose of providing resources for revitalizing the downtown area. To achieve this purpose, the BID levies a special assessment against the businesses with the district. The funds received from the special assessment fuel the development of the businesses within the BID, as well as operate, maintain, and promote the BID. 

• Volunteer for this Committee 
• View committee materials
• 2021 Downtown Business Improvement District Operating Plan
• 2018 and 2019 Downtown Businesss Improvement District Financial Reports

Desirable Characteristics and Qualifications for Committee Members (per staff liaison)

• Good communication skills.
• Open-minded.
• Knowledgeable, interested in, or involved in downtown revitalization.

Number of Members

9 members and 1 alternate member
Property owners within the BID (2)

Business owners within the BID (2)

Citizen at large (1)
After these positions are filled, efforts will be made to include members from all BID zones.

Members

James Wolfe

Matthew Kealy

Lindsey Kennedy 

Jeni Lindstrom 

Richard Neeno

Paul Murphy

David Riemer

Brady Schultz

Ben Thompson

William Graft, Alternate Member

Term of Office

3 years (initial appointments to the Board in 2017 included one, two and three year terms to stagger Board turnover)

Commencement of Term 

First Monday of May each year

Appointment by Whom

City Manager

The City Manager will take into consideration the recommendations of the BID Board when appointing members to this committee.

Approval or Confirmation By...

Common Council

Residency Requirements of Citizen Members

None 

Duties & Responsibilities

The objective of the BID is to provide leadership and management for revitalizing the downtown area. By making the downtown area more attractive, tidier, and cleaner, the area will become a safer and more welcoming area to embrace new businesses and foster the growth of existing businesses. By working with the downtown businesses through improved connections, the BID strives to promote and champion all that the downtown area has to offer.  

To What Authority They Report

N/A

When Meetings are Held

Per the BID By-Laws, the BID Board shall hold a minimum of two meetings annually.

Who Calls Meetings

Chairperson

Responsibility for Minutes

BID Board Secretary

Location of Minutes Filed

BID Board Secretary