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 APRIL 14, 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 February 10, 2026 BID Meeting Minutes FINANCIAL REPORT GRANTS AND FUNDING REQUESTS 1. Historic Preservation Commission Swinging Bridge Anniversary Event* OTHER BUSINESS 2. Main Street Updates a. Presentation: Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan* b. Discussion: Garbage collection and snow removal downtown* ADJOURN *These items will be presented at the meeting and have no advance materials Next Meeting: May 12, 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: April 8, 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 FEBRUARY 10, 2026 AT 8:30 A.M. FOSTER CONFERENCE ROOM – CITY HALL 222 LEWIS STREET RIVER FALLS, WI 54022 Members present: Joleen Larson, Mike Miller, Rosa Magnus, Vince Seidling, Amy Freeman Members Absent: Amy Halvorson, Kerri Olson, Terry McKay, Andrew Singerhouse Others present: Emily Shively, City of River Falls CALL TO ORDER: Larson called the meeting to order at 8:36 a.m. AGENDA/MEETING MINUTES The meeting minutes for the January 13 , 2025 meeting were approved. M/S Seidling/Miller. Unanimous. FINANCIALS Financials will be available at the next Board meeting. OTHER BUSINESS Main Street Updates – Presentation: Downtown alley analysis Shively gave a presentation of the work that Toole Design Group completed for the Riverwalk and the alley between Main Street and Second Street. This work was done as part of the preparation for the Downtown Project, a Council Strategic Initiative, that will address the aging infras tructure in the downtown area. She reviewed the findings of the consultant team on opportunities and challenges related to alley usage, business access, utility relocation, and placemaking. The study include s recommendations for future usage, improved bu siness access, utility locations, stormwater management, wayfinding, and placemaking both during and after the reconstruction of downtown public infrastructure. Shively noted that this is a high -level analysis and that it did not get down to the level of detail to determine exactly what should happen where. At some point in the future, engaging with building and business owners can build on this initial work to c ome up with ideas and solutions that could be considered by the private property owners and businesses. The Board discussed holding a public information meeting in 2026 to share what is known about the downtown project and provide an opportunity to connec t. Magnus shared examples of incorporating public art and other amenities for placemaking; the Board discussed other funding options for art and amenities downtown. Other Main Street Updates The Board discussed the possibility of coordinating garbage and snow removal for the downtown area to create efficiencies. Larson noted that she will be updating the postcard to send to downtown building and business owners. ADJOURNMENT Chair Larson adjourned the meeting at 9:37am 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 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” City of River Falls / administration fee $ 2,500.00 PO Box service fee $ 88.00 Liability insurance $ 600.00 Misc. printing, postage & supplies $ 500.00 Website maintenance $ 1,000.00 Total to date: $ 4,688.00 Special Projects as outlined in “BID Board 2025 Budget” Explanation of special project Estimated amount BID will contribute to project Music in the Park sponsorship $ 2,500.00 Main Street flowers / hanging baskets $ 7,700.00 Second Street gardens $ 1,500.00 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: $ 27,600.00 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: $ 4,688.00 Pending Special Projects: $ 27,600.00 Pending One-Time Budgeted items: $ 22,500.00 Total pending BID obligations: $ 55,766.50 Balance in checking account as of 03/31/2026: $ 76,941.50 2026 pending obligations: $ 55,766.50 Funds available for grant requests: $ 21,175.00