Agenda and Packet

BID Board Chair: Joleen Larson 715-426-7776 joleenlarson@hotmail.com BID Staff: Emily Shively 715-426-3437 eshively@rfcity.org City of River Falls Business Improvement District AGENDA JULY 21, 2026 AT 8:30 A.M. CITY HALL – FOSTER CONFERENCE ROOM 222 LEWIS STREET RIVER FALLS, WI 54022 CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF AGENDA/MINUTES June 9, 2026 BID Meeting Minutes FINANCIAL REPORT SIGN AND FAÇADE GRANTS 1. Application: 125 North Main Street (Jim Leske) – façade grant request 2. Application: 114 East Elm Street (Amy Freeman) – façade grant request 3. Discussion: 117 South Main Street (Heather Williams) – sign and awning grant request* OTHER BUSINESS 4. 2027 Budget discussion* 5. WEDC Connect Communities resources* 6. Main Street Updates* ADJOURN *These items will be presented at the meeting and have no advance materials Next Meeting: August 11, 2026 at 8:30 a.m., Foster Conference Room, City Hall NOTE: Any person who has a qualifying disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act that requires the meeting or materials to be in an accessible location or format, may contact City Clerk Amy White at (715) 426 -3408 or in person at 222 Lewis Stre et, for accommodations. Requests for accommodations should be made at least three (3) business days in advance of the meeting. Every effort will be made to arrange accommodations. POSTED: River Falls City Hall, River Falls Public Library, River Falls Police Department: July 16, 2026 BID Board Chair: Joleen Larson 715-426-7776 joleenlarson@hotmail.com BID Staff: Emily Shively 715-426-3437 eshively@rfcity.org City of River Falls Business Improvement District MINUTES JUNE 9, 2026 AT 8:30 A.M. FOSTER CONFERENCE ROOM – CITY HALL 222 LEWIS STREET RIVER FALLS, WI 54022 Members present: Joleen Larson , Vince Seidling , Amy Halvorson , Amy Freeman , Andrew Singerhouse, Mike Miller, Rosa Magnus, Kerri Olson Members Absent: Terry McKay Others present: Emily Shively, City of River Falls; William Hanson; Sarah Jenkins CALL TO ORDER: Larson called the meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. AGENDA/MEETING MINUTES The meeting minutes for the May 12, 2026 meeting were approved. M/S Seidling/Miller. Unanimous. FINANCIALS Olson presented the financials and noted that all filings were done in March. She noted that BID has not received a bill for the website; Larson would check on that. Larson noted that Cedar Hill was the last to submit an invoice for the plants downtown and she requested that the bill be sent directly to her. OTHER BUSINESS Second Street Garden volunteers Larson shared that all the gardens were taken except for one by the lot that is for sale on North Second Street. There is a Scout group of 16 and 22 volunteers to maintain the gardens. Larson suggested that the BID Board provide gi ft cards to an ice cream place as a thank you to volunteers and suggested a total amount of $400.00. M/S Miller/Magnus. Unanimous. Kinnickinnic River Pathway Larson noted that there seems to be a lot of goose poop on the trail this year. Board members noted that there were a lot of geese and a lack of rain may have exacerbated the pro blem (the trail wasn ’t being washed clean periodically). Larson asked Shively to inquire about Public Works ability to run a street sweeper down the trail, perhaps every couple of weeks. It was noted that there are several new park benches along the trail that look great; however, the re are some pic nic tables that looked aged. Larson suggested that the BID could help purchase some new ones; Shively would inquir e with Public Works. Public Works support in the downtown area Larson shared that Public Works waters all the ba skets and provides mulch and regularly waters the Second Street gardens and everything is looking great. She will bring treats to Public Works as a thank you. The Board noted that staff is doing a really good job and the r egular mowing of Veteran’s Park is particularly appreciated. Music in the Park Larson said she had tickets and food truck vouchers in her car if anyone was interested. Charlie Parr will be playing in Heritage Park this week and there will be ice cream and other food trucks available. BID Board Chair: Joleen Larson 715-426-7776 joleenlarson@hotmail.com BID Staff: Emily Shively 715-426-3437 eshively@rfcity.org She asked Shively to inquire as to the feasibility of having the trails swept prior to the event as there is a significant amount of goose poop this year; likely due to it being so dry – rain hasn’t washed any away. Main Street Updates Juniors may be looking for a BID grant for a new awning. Pawsh has opened downtown (dog grooming) along with Kindred (vin tage store). Our Neighbor ’s Place and Garden Divas are both doing well with their downtown locations. It was noted that it seems like the business climate is good for downtown businesses right now. Magnus shared that there were 150 people for the recent golf event and it turned out really well. ADJOURNMENT Chair Larson adjourned the meeting at 9:03 am 2026 BID Receipts & Disbursements Checking Account balance forward as of December 31, 2025: $ 80,046.50 Date Type Check # Project or Charge/Use Amount Balance 1/22/2026 Debit 3020 West Bend Ins Co / liability ins $ 565.00 $ 79,481.50 1/27/2026 Debit 3021 RF CAB / Music in the Park sponsor $ 1,000.00 $ 78,481.50 1/31/2026 Debit fee 1st National Bank / monthly statement fee $ 5.00 $ 78,476.50 2/19/2026 Debit e-check Dept of Financial Institutions/file annual report $ 25.00 $ 78,451.50 2/20/2026 Debit 3022 RF CAB / remainder of sponsorship $ 1,500.00 $ 76,951.50 2/28/2026 Debit fee 1st National Bank / monthly statement fee $ 5.00 $ 76,946.50 3/31/2026 Debit fee 1st National Bank / monthly statement fee $ 5.00 $ 76,941.50 4/14/2026 Credit Assessment funds $42,000.05 $118,941.55 4/14/2026 Debit 3023 City of River Falls / Swinging Bridge celebration $ 600.00 $118,341.55 4/28/2026 Debit 3024 Accessibility Awareness RF / door bells $ 1,500.00 $116,841.55 4/30/2026 Debit fee 1st National Bank / monthly statement fee $ 5.00 $116,836.55 5/27/2026 Debit 3025 Krazy Kerry’s / second st gardens $ 1,316.00 $115,520.55 5/27/2026 Debit 3026 Pearson’s Florist / hanging baskets $ 1,875.00 $113,645.55 5/27/2026 Debit 3027 Earthworks / hanging baskets $ 2,250.00 $111,395.55 5/31/2026 Debit fee 1st National Bank / monthly statement fee $ 5.00 $111,390.55 6/3/2026 Debit 3028 Adoray Treasures RF / sign grant $ 978.51 $110,412.04 6/9/2026 Debit 3029 RF Business Leaders / 2026 sponsorship $ 4,500.00 $105,912.04 6/29/2026 Debit 3030 FN Candy Shop / 2nd St garden thank you $ 400.00 $105,512.04 6/29/2026 Debit 3031 Hub 70 / print gifts for 2nd St gardeners $ 11.29 $105,500.75 6/30/2026 Debit fee 1st National Bank / monthly statement fee $ 5.00 $105,495.75 Pending BID Obligations Grants approved by BID Date approved Entity receiving grant Use of grant money Amount granted Total to date: $ Operating Expenses as outlined in “BID Board 2025 Budget” PO Box service fee $ 88.00 Liability insurance $ 600.00 Misc. printing, postage & supplies $ 500.00 Website maintenance $ 1,000.00 Total to date: $ 2,188.00 Special Projects as outlined in “BID Board 2025 Budget” Explanation of special project Estimated amount BID will contribute to project Main Street flowers / hanging baskets $ 3,575.00 Second Street gardens coordinator/intern $ 2,000.00 Main Street benches/trash bins $ 2,400.00 River Dazzle sponsorship $ 6,000.00 Building mural projects/Heritage Park sign (continuing maintenance) $ 1,000.00 Total to date: $ 14,975.00 Projects – funds set aside for Main Street projects Explanation of one-time budgeted item Date approved Amount approved Large Main Street projects 08/14/2018 $ 22,500.00 ($2,500 in 2018; $2,500 in 2019; $2,500 in 2020; $2,500 in 2021; $2,500 in 2022; $2,500 in 2023; $2,500 in 2024; $2,500 in 2025; $2,500 in 2026) Total to date: $ 22,500.00 Summary of BID Obligations Pending Grants approved by BID: $ 0.00 Operating Expenses: $ 2,188.00 Pending Special Projects: $ 14,975.00 Pending One-Time Budgeted items: $ 22,500.00 Total pending BID obligations: $ 39,663.00 Balance in checking account as of 06/30/2026: $105,495.75 2026 pending obligations: $ 39,663.00 Funds available for grant requests: $ 65,832.75 Pictured below are views of the North wall and East wall of 125 North Main Streets. Repair on each side is of sufficient scale to warrant an individual project. Due to existing water intrusion on the East wall and extent of erosion on the North wall, I am requesting support and consideration for both projects to be done in 2026, if BID funds are available. Views of the north wall. View of the East Wall Page 1 of 3 ESTIMATE Prepared For Corem Deo Prop. attn: Jim Leske 125 N Main st River Falls, Wi (651) 246-1232 No Limit Brick And Stone LLC 101 West graham St Roberts, Wi 54023 Phone: (651) 333-0417 Email: jliebenow@nolimitbrickandstone.com Web: www.nolimitbrickandstone.com Estimate # 418 Date 05/17/2026 Expiration Date 09/01/2026 Description Total Grouting/Spot Tuckpointing(FRONT/EAST) $18,000.00 1.)Grind and Spot Tuckpointing front of Building, With Approved brick Match By Property Owner for Any Brick Replacement needed. This includes all debris removal, , material, and labor for scope of work. Manlift $4,500.00 Needed for 2 weeks Riglet install $2,500.00 Cut in riglet where water intrusion was discussed. Apply riglet(color of your choice/ Per availability) Clear caulk around riglet so it is waterproofed. ***This includes all labor, material, delivery Brick replacement $15,000.00 1.Cut out bad or deteriorated brick, relay/replace brick Demod on North Side of wall. *Brick Will be Approved match by Property Owner * This proposal includes material, Labor, Debris Removal and Delivery Fees for Scope of work** Page 2 of 3 Grinding/tuckpointing(North) $10,000.00 1.Grind out and/or hammerdrill out all mortar joints on North side of wall That has failed, 2.retuck point back in with type N mortar. 3.Recaulk any appliciable spots to prevent water intrusion. **This Includes all labor, materials, debris Removal, and delivery fees associated with scope of work Scaffold rental and setup $5,000.00 Includes scaffold setup and delivery for North Side Of wall Scope of work. Subtotal $55,000.00 Total $55,000.00 Payment Schedule 1st Payment (25%) $13,750.00 2nd(after One wall is complete (50%) $27,500.00 Final (25%) $13,750.00 Page 3 of 3 This contract is stating that I can begin work immediately, Said Down(Please Follow Payment Schedule), remainder due immediately upon completion of SAID work. Warranty: a 10 year warranty work on SAID Masonry work. Not valid if Masonry structure is intentionally damaged or damaged due to an act of God. *Lien will Be placed on Property if Final Payment is not Received in 7 business days. 10% late fee will be added to said Scope of work every month until paid. **Plants/shrubs/grass are not our responsibility to reimburse if damaged as its by our scope of work, we do our absolute Best to protect your exterior foliage/grass/flowers. ***Acid Wash is not included unless stated in Contract. ****Change Orders may Occur if we open up Masonry and we have to do more to be able to complete your project(particle board failure, Brick failure, digging, etc) *****PLEASE RETAIN COPY FOR WARRANTY WORK***** 6*Water/electricity access is clients responsibility. We can provide both at an additional cost of 150.00 min for the duration of scope of work. No Limit Brick And Stone LLC Corem Deo Prop. attn: Jim Leske $1,710.45