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 JUNE 9, 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 May 12, 2026 BID Meeting Minutes FINANCIAL REPORT OTHER BUSINESS 1. Second Street Garden volunteers* 2. Kinnickinnic River Pathway* 3. Public Works support in the downtown area* 4. Music in the Park* ADJOURN *These items will be presented at the meeting and have no advance materials Next Meeting: July 14, 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: June 4, 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 MAY 12, 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 , Terry McKay , Andrew Singerhouse Members Absent: Mike Miller, Rosa Magnus, Kerri Olson Others present: Emily Shively, City of River Falls; William Hanson; Sarah Jenkins CALL TO ORDER: Larson called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. AGENDA/MEETING MINUTES The meeting minutes for the April 14, 2026 meeting were approved. M/S McKay/Seidling. Unanimous. FINANCIALS Larson presented the financials. Larson noted that Accessibility Awareness (doorbell project) had been paid. She plans to visit more businesses to explain the project and address questions. It was noted that the BID has money available for grants; the Board discussed the possibility of using g rants for improvements to businesses’ rear entrances in anticipation of the downtown project. OTHER BUSINESS Main Street Updates Discussion: Garbage collection and snow removal downtown Larson facilitated a discussion about potential collaboration on garbage collection and snow removal in the downtown BID. Halvorson recalled the project to build two shared dum psters on Riverwalk and cautioned that cost should be considered before moving ahead with any additional projects. The Board discussed challenges regarding garbage collection: some businesses use more garbage than others; it can be difficult to get out of a contract; collection is expensive; communication with haul ers can be difficult; and refuse collection is the responsibility of the building owner and not just the tenant. It was also noted that any shared use of dumpsters should acknowledge the different amounts of was te that may be generated by users/tenants and the frequency of pick -ups needed. There are ph ysical constraints in the alleyways and trash enclosures can be costly to construct. Members also discussed the need to maintain areas in the alleyways, including the riverbank on the Kinni – removing invasive species and opening up some views of the river. It was suggested that staff talk with the Conservation and Parks Manager and gather information about issues and opportunities for enhancing the riverbanks. In discussing snow removal, it was noted that there is some inconsistency with the timing and quality of removal with businesses being o pen different hours /days. BID could consider helping to facilitate a contract with downtown businesses/property owners or perhaps increase the assessment to pay for coordinated snow removal. One challenge is timing with City plowing; that was identified as an opportunity for coordination. Staff will talk with Public Works about the potential for a contract for sidewalk snow removal downtown and gather more information. Larson suggested that any contract be long-term to provide certainty for the contractor – for purchase of equipment, hiring of staff, etc. BID Board Chair: Joleen Larson 715-426-7776 joleenlarson@hotmail.com BID Staff: Emily Shively 715-426-3437 eshively@rfcity.org It was concluded that t he Board is still in the information gathering stage and will continue to discuss issues and opportunities for coordinated services in the BID. Other Main Street Updates The Board discussed the proposed development on West Cedar Street (The Creamer y at Cedar) – it would include a tap room/restaurant, event center, and short-term rental units. They are working on a parking plan to utilized off-site parking lots, shuttles for events, and on-street parking. Just outside the BID, 404 S. Winter Street is still for sale and there were questions about the current use of the building next to the river north of W. Division Street (Hovde/Rugo property). ADJOURNMENT Chair Larson adjourned the meeting at 9:17 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 Pending BID Obligations Grants approved by BID Date approved Entity receiving grant Use of grant money Amount granted 01/13/2026 Adoray’s sign grant $ 978.50 Treasures from the Heart Total to date: $ 978.50 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 River Falls Business Leaders sponsorship $ 4,500.00 Total to date: $ 19,475.00 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: $ 978.50 Operating Expenses: $ 2,188.00 Pending Special Projects: $ 19,475.00 Pending One-Time Budgeted items: $ 22,500.00 Total pending BID obligations: $ 45,141.50 Balance in checking account as of 05/31/2026: $111,390.55 2026 pending obligations: $ 45,141.50 Funds available for grant requests: $ 66,249.05