00-Main Street Committee Packet Meeting 12.18.2024

1 Main Street Committee October 16, 2024 CITY OF OCONTO FALLS MAIN STREET COMMITTEE MEETING Council Chambers – Municipal Building 500 N. Chestnut Avenue Oconto Falls, WI 54154 WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16, 2024 – 8:00 AM MINUTES City Administrator Wills called the meeting to order at 8:00 am. 1. Roll Call Present: Chairman Barb Salscheider – Salscheider’s Antique Bar Peter Wills – City Administrator Ashley Bahrke – City Alderman Stephanie Holman-Senn Hometown Insurance Peter Bruesch – Coachlight Inn Danielle Kline-Oconto Falls Chamber, Jayme Sellen –TEDCOR, Melanie Rice – The Flower Shoppe Also Present: Mayor Clint Braun, Deputy Clerk Jenny Friedman, Building Inspector Jane Meissner, Fire Chief Tim Magnin, Bill LaBrause, Rebecca Pytak, Debbie Woods, Kelly Brabant DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION/ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING: 2. Approval of Main Street Committee Minutes- 08-21-2024 Motion: Bahrke/Salscheider Motion to approve Main Street Committee Minutes-08-21-2024. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED Old Business 3. Downtown Zoning Ordinances A. Ordinance Enforcement-Zoning & Building Conditions Building Inspector Meissner and Fire Chief Magnin gave an update on the properties that they have reviewed and the findings for any violations. The process of what happens if there are any violations found were gone through with Main Street Committee. NO ACTION TAKEN B. Oconto Falls’ Nuisances Ordinance Ch348 Enforcement i. § 348-4 (L) Sec. 3: Commercial Buildings in (C-1) Dist Window Coverings ii. § 348-9 Chronic Nuisance Premises 2 Main Street Committee October 16, 2024 This would help clean up the Main Street façade but also some of the problem areas in the city. NO ACTION TAKEN C. Downtown Parking Enforcement i. § 465-5 Parking, standing and Stopping (D) 8 There has been a rise in citizens parking on Main Street that is in violation of city ordinance. Police Department has been watching this and issuing citations when needed. Issue has been increasingly better with the help of the Police Department. NO ACTION TAKEN 4. (WEDC) Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Main Street-Connect Community a. WEDC Connect Community Application Administrator Wills did submit the application for WEDC Connect Communities. There is three parts to this application; • Pay two hundred dollars entry fee. • Maintain a MainStreet Community • Have four Volunteers do training and events that WEDC Connect Community designates and approves. Administrator Wills has gone to one training. Jayme Sellen, Ashley Bahrke and Stephanie Holman have also volunteered to be a part of this program. At this time the City does not know if their application has been accepted. NO ACTION TAKEN New Business 5. Downtown Design Review Application-None NO ACTION OR DISCUSSION TAKEN 6. American Express-Small Business Saturday November 30th Re: Administrator Wills A. Packets to arrive Mid November B. https://www.americanexpress.com/us/merchant/shop- small/materials.html?intlink=us-merchsite-ssrh-exploreassets Small Business Saturday November 30,2024. 7. Christmas Event December 5th Event Application A. Event description B. Main St Detour Request C. Groups involved The Oconto Falls Christmas Event December 5th event application was presented. The event will have a horse drawn wagon ride, activities for the children, Food Trucks and shopping on Main Street. This is put on by several of the Main Street business. 3 Main Street Committee October 16, 2024 MOTION: Bahrke/ Holman Motion to approve the Christmas Event Application December 5th 2024. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED 8. WEDC Vibrant Spaces Grant A. Project Description B. Budget breakdown C. Source and amount of matching funds Stephanie Holman presented some of the ideas of what the Caldwell Square will have. She will be applying for WEDC Vibrant Spaces Grant. If granted this will go towards Caldwell Square. MOTION: Bahrke/Salscheider Motion to have City Administrator Wills and Stephanie Holman work together on the WEDC Vibrant Spaces Grant in order and then present on the November council agenda. Stephaine Holman did Sustain from vote due to conflict of interest. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED 9. T-Mobile Grant A. Project Plans B. Project Budget C. Timeline D. Letters of Support MOTION: Sellen/Salscheider Motion to support City Administrator Wills and Stephanie Holman work together on the T-Mobil Grant and submit when completed. Stephaine Holman did Sustain from vote due to conflict of interest. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED 10. Next meeting -December 18, 2024 8am 11. Adjournment Having no further discussion, City Administrator declared the meeting adjourned at 8:50am. _______________________________ City Administrator Peter A. Wills Notice was given to the public at least 24 hours prior to this open meeting - agenda was forwarded to newspapers and any news media who have requested the same – agenda was posted at City Hall, Oconto Falls Community Library, and on the city website at: cityofocontofalls.com SITE ADDRESS OWNERNME1 OWNERNME2 Phone Street_Address City_State_Zip SITEADRESS General Notes 12/04/24 101 N MAIN ST THOMAS & JANICE GRISETO (920) 846-4804 101 N MAIN ST OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154- 101 N MAIN ST No Living area 9-25-24-Moving to Texas 102 N MAIN ST D&J RENTALS OF OCONTO COUNTY LLC PO BOX 966 OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 102 N MAIN ST First Floor Office Space Second Floor 4 Unit Apartments 104 CALDWELL AVE (sam)SALVATORE & SHERRY M SCIMEMI 920-671-4566 6768 OCONTO RIVER SHORES OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 104 CALDWELL AVE Home 105 S MAIN ST SHELLMAN RENTALS LLC Loretta Shellman 920-373-0364 PO BOX 128 OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 105 S MAIN ST Offices on first floor , Appartments on Second floor 112 N MAIN ST RICHARD L BLASER 920-634-8619 5247 MCDERMID DR OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154- 112 N MAIN ST First Floor Retail Store, Second Store 5 Unit Apt Shared Bathroom & Kitchen 113 N MAIN ST OCONTO FALLS INSURANCE CENTER INC 920-846-3316 113 N MAIN ST OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 113 N MAIN ST 2- Unit Apts Up-Stairs , front and rear 114 N MAIN ST 141 CLIPS N STYLES LLC Linsey Destarkey (920) 846-4211 114 N MAIN ST OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 114 N MAIN ST One story Building no living area 117 S MAIN ST JILL A GONDECK 920-373-3520 542 EAGLE DR OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 117 S MAIN ST Vacant Lot and Home 118 N MAIN ST BARBARA SALSCHEIDER 920-846-8782 126 N MAIN ST OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 118 N MAIN ST 1 -home 2 story 123 CALDWELL AVE SAM & SHERRY M SCIMEMI Falls Chemical, 111 Foote St. Seymour, WI 920-671-4566 6768 OCONTO RIVER SHORES OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154- 123 CALDWELL AVE Closed- Neigbor Robb Brabant is using it as a garage. No Living Area in building. Robb may purchasing the building. (Robb 920-373-7000) 125 CALDWELL AVE ROBB & KELLY BRABANT 920-373-3131 Kelly 125 CALDWELL AVE OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 125 CALDWELL AVE Salon on first floor, Second Floor Living space for owner Robb 920-373-7000 125 N MAIN ST UNA F & DONALD P WEILER (920) 848-7056 W180 CENTRAL ST KRAKAW, WI 54137 125 N MAIN ST 1- Story no living area Parking lot UNA F & DONALD P WEILER (920) 848-7056 W180 CENTRAL ST KRAKAW, WI 54137 Behind resale shop and owned by same owners. 126 N MAIN ST BARBARA L SALSCHEIDER 920-846-8782 126 N MAIN ST OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 126 N MAIN ST 1 Story Bar no living area 130 N MAIN ST JOSHUA A JOHNSON Tina Olson-Mom-920- 598-2639 130 & 130 1/2 N MAIN ST OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 130 N MAIN ST Old Helstad Drug Inspecting 12/17/24 10AM 134 N MAIN ST GREEN BAY NATIONAL ASSOCIATED BANK 920-846-2831 433 MAIN ST GREEN BAY, WI 54301 134 N MAIN ST 1 Story no living Area 136 N MAIN ST MARK S & KATHY L MICOLEY 920-846-4867 8170 RIDGE RD LENA, WI 54139-9748 136 N MAIN ST No Living Area on the First Floor. Second Story 1 Large Aparment-No Issues- 136 RIVER ST DON LIEGEOIS 920-373-1959 253 N ADAMS ST OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154- 136 RIVER ST Steel Metal Building- Private Storage- No Living Area River Street Jim Poradeck 920-373-8300 PO BOX 38 OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154- 137 N MAIN ST Vacant Lot 137 & 139 N MAIN ST COVER RENTALS LLC 920-365-3723 902 N. Broadway Ave Green Bay WI 54303 137, 137 .5 & 139 N MAIN ST 3 Rental Units (1 unit front first floor & 2 units on second floor) 142 N Main St Tim Beck Tim Beck C-262-804-1495 142 N Main St 2 Unit Apts Up-Stairs , 1 Rear 145 N MAIN ST KEITH & MARY DAVIS 920-660-0279 Mary 920-660-0093 Keith 5638 HAZELNUT LANE OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 145 N MAIN ST 1-Story with appartment in the rear (the Son orf the Owher) 145 RIVER ST JOHN A MARTIN 920-465-1323 408 S WASHINGTON ST OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 145 RIVER ST Steel Metal Building- Private Storage No Living Area 146 N MAIN ST DEBRA C LOLLEY 920-373-1690 146 N MAIN ST OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154- 146 N MAIN ST Not open for Business First Floor Back and Second Floor Home 147 N FRANKLIN ST JERED KENNEDY 920-373-6435 147 N FRANKLIN ST 147 N FRANKLIN ST Private Storabe Building No Living Area 150 N MAIN ST MICHAEL J BAUMGARDT 920-846-0176 150 N MAIN ST OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154- 150 N MAIN ST Card Store in front and Owner Living in The Back 153 N MAIN ST COVER RENTALS LLC Helen Patenaude 920-455-0610 1566 W MASON ST GREEN BAY, WI 54303 153 N MAIN ST 8 Apartment Units -4 Units 1st Floor & 4 Units on 2nd Floor 157 N MAIN ST BARLORD LLC GREG JAHNKE 920-655-7090 5425 COUNTY RD JJ GREEN BAY, WI 54311 157 N MAIN ST 1- Story with basement no living area Renter interestered in Renting, Wants to sell for $190K. TT Greg Jahnke 11/21/22 158 N MAIN ST PAULA DICKINSON (Falls Restruant) (920) 846-8799 7494 BEAVER LAKE RD OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 158 N MAIN ST 2- story (Apartment upstairs rear) 163 N MAIN ST /PO Box 964 BEAM CHEMICAL CO Chris Peterson 920-494-4853 1363 Eminence St. Green Bay WI. 54313 163 N MAIN ST /PO Box 964 spoke 11/2 did not want Garbage Bins. , Called 11/22 Upset about Garbage 164 N MAIN ST MICHAEL L KALLIES/MK Photograghy MICHAEL L KALLIES 920-846-8409 213 S FRANKLIN ST OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 164 N MAIN ST 1 Story no living Area 167 N MAIN ST CALVIN T PENNEY JESSICA SPALTNER CALVIN PENNEY Jessica-920-284-5646 /Calvin 920-512-2196 308 E WINNEBAGO ST APPLETON, WI 54911 167 N MAIN ST 2- Story (Apartment upstairs) Applying for Building Permit 171 N FRANKLIN ST JUDY M & JON C TOPPING No working Phone? 171 N FRANKLIN ST OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 171 N FRANKLIN ST Residentual Home- No Business 172 N MAIN ST Caldwell Square Barb Scheider 920-373-7947 126 N. Main St. Oconto Falls 126 N. Main St. Caldwell Square- Park- No Living Area 175 N MAIN ST Ruben's Real Estate LLC 920-288-1876 E2057 County X Casco WI 54205 175 N MAIN ST Home Converted to 4 Unit Apt. First Floor 2 Units, Second Floor 2 Units 200 CALDWELL AVE TAX DEPT -KENDALL TELEPHONE INC 100 CENTURY PARK DR MONROE, LA 71203 200 CALDWELL AVE Phone Company No living area 200 E CENTRAL AVE Schneider Rental Property Mngt Briley Schneider (920)737-8532 1028 W TAPESTRY DR SPOKANE, WA 99224-5052 200 E CENTRAL AVE 3 Rental Units (2 upstairs and 1 Downstairs off Central 204 N MAIN ST Becky J Smith Becky J. Smith 1600 SOUTH DOUGLASS RD SUITE ANAHEIM, CA 92806 204 N MAIN ST Home -3 Rental Units- Upstairs and 1 Down Stairs 208 E CENTRAL AVE MARK D MORTELL 920-846-3393 517 N CHESTNUT AVE OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154- 208 E CENTRAL AVE 1- Story no living area 211 N MAIN ST WILLIAM A LABROSSE /Couill Custom Creations 8855 CCC RD, OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 920-846-2099 920-373- 1920 8855 CCC RD OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154- 211 N MAIN ST Front First Floor- Business with back Apt. Second floor 1 large apartment 212 E CENTRAL AVE Konop Builders/Apt 920-373-1919 OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 212 E CENTRAL AVE 1 Story Building, Office in the Front with 1-Apartment in the rear 214 N MAIN ST RODNEY WOODS (920) 373-1712 214 N MAIN ST 1 Story No Living Area 217 N MAIN ST Elijah Schanau Elijah Schanau 3002 Windross Lane Suamico, WI 54141 217 N MAIN ST 3- Apts 2 -first floor 1 apt rear 1st and Second Story -Pawn Shop- 219 N Main St Elijah Schanau Elijah Schanau 3002 Windross Lane Suamico, WI 54141 219 N Main St Gravel access alley to buildings on N Main St 220 RIVER ST CAROLE A PORATH 220 RIVER ST OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154- 220 RIVER ST Residentual Home- No Business 229 N MAIN ST Nicole Meyer (920) 493-8801 1144 SCHAUER LN GREEN BAY, WI 54304 229 N MAIN ST Remodeling. Stripped to studs 1/12/23 1 Story no Living Area 233 N Main Street AMBER & TIM PERIZZO 920-373-4247 233 N Main Street 1- Story no Living Area 256 N Main St DR RANDEL DIETZE (920) 846-3841 256 N Main St No Living area on first floor. Second Floor 1 Aparment-No Issues_ MAIN STREET INSPECTION LIST N MAIN ST CITY OF OCONTO FALLS PO BOX 70 OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 N MAIN ST Parking lot Franklin St CITY OF OCONTO FALLS W269 PEARL ST OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154 Franklin St Parking lot for Post Office N Main Street S&L PO BOX 38 OCONTO FALLS, WI 54154- N Main Street NO LIVING AERA 237 N Main St Senn Insurance Shane Senn 920-846-2341 237 N. Main Street Oconto Falls WI. 54154 237 N. Main St. First and Second Floor are Both Office Space 248 N. Main St. Coachlight Inn Motel Peter Bruesch 248 N. Main St. Oconto Falls WI. 54154 248 N. Main St. Commerical Building Motel with 2- Rental Space on Lower Level Property Owner: This notice informs the owner and any interested parties of the premises that the Ordinance NO. 24-010; an Ordinance Amending Nuisances’ Chapter 348 was adopted on September 10, 2024 by Common Council. The city will be holding a Public Informational meeting on the ordinance changes and enforcement on December 18, 2024 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm in the Council Chambers at 500 N. Chestnut Oconto Falls WI. 54154. This ordinance as whole has taken affect September 20,2024 and is being enforced. The city will start to enforce the ordinance Section §348-4 Public nuisances affecting peace and safety Letter L (3) listed below as of January 1,2025. The City of Oconto Falls encourages all owners and any interested parties to attend. The Ordinance Section §348-4 Public nuisances affecting peace and safety Letter L (3) states; “Commercial Buildings in General Commercial District (C -1) Zoning Ch 480 -8 windows on the first Floor shall not be obscured or block more than 50% of the window by merchandise, signs may cover up to 25%. Any other non-transparent materials are prohibited from blocking, or covering the first -floor windows either from interior or exterior. Violations are subject to forfeiture and requirement to be removed, subject to ongoing penalty for non-compliance.” Thank you City Administrator Peter Wills Any person wishing to attend the meeting who requires special accommodations because of a disability should contact the Clerk’s office at 920-846-4505 with adequate notice so appropriate accommodations can be made. 240994e8 12/06/24 Business Property Owners in Commercial District of City of Oconto Falls This notice informs the owner and any interested parties of the premises that the Ordinance NO. 24-010; an Ordinance Amending Nuisances’ Chapter 348 was adopted on September 10, 2024 by Common Council. The city will be holding a Public Informational meeting on the ordinance changes and enforcement on December 18, 2024 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm in the Council Chambers at 500 N. Chestnut Oconto Falls WI. 54154. This ordinance as whole has taken affect September 20,2024 and is being enforced. The city will start to enforce the ordinance Section §348-4 Public nuisances affecting peace and safety Letter L (3) listed below as of January 1,2025. The City of Oconto Falls encourages all owners and any interested parties to attend. The Ordinance Section §348-4 Public nuisances affecting peace and safety Letter L (3) states; “Commercial Buildings in General Commercial District (C-1) Zoning Ch 480-8 windows on the first Floor shall not be obscured or block more than 50% of the window by merchandise, signs may cover up to 25%. Any other non-transparent materials are prohibited from blocking, or covering the first-floor windows either from interior or exterior. Violations are subject to forfeiture and requirement to be removed, subject to ongoing penalty for non-compliance. “A full text of said Ordinances may be obtained from the Oconto Falls Clerk’s Office located at 500 N. Chestnut, Oconto Falls, WI 54154. Phone: 920-846-4505. Thank you, City Administrator Peter Wills, December 11, 2024 Welcome to the Connect Communities program! This welcome package includes everything you will need to get started and be successful in the program. Next Steps • The individuals you identified in the application will be sent invitations to our online chat group (hosted on the Network Wisconsin platform), our monthly Envision newsletter, and added to our email distribution list for regular event updates. While we assume that these are your primary participants, any individuals engaged in revitalizing your district is always welcome to attend any of our programming, and you may add individuals to the list at any time. • New communities will receive a copy of the Connect Communities contract agreement in January. When received, please sign and return this form via email to contracts@wedc.org and copy errin.welty@wedc.org. Technically, the fall application cycle is for a January start, but feel free to start participating now, no need to wait for the official contract. Note: If this agreement should be addressed to/signed by someone other than the individuals identified in the application (i.e. if an election between now and then will change your elected official or board president), please let me know. • Together with the contract will be an invoice for the prorated annual participation fee (so $100 of the $200). Please remit with payment via online payment or to the PO Box indicated on the invoice. Connect Communities Resources As a Connect Communities participant, you and representatives from your community (truly anyone affiliated with your downtown as a business, property owner, civic partner, board member, or staff), will be eligible to participate in many events and activities annually. These activities range from free webinars and roundtables to inexpensive workshops, trainings, and full-fledged conferences. We make a point of including a mix of in-person and virtual events, rotating regionally. The best place to find a current list of upcoming trainings is the Wisconsin Main Street Facebook page – www.facebook.com/wisconsinmainstreet. To remain in the program for future years, you will need to have local representation at a minimum of two events per our fiscal year (July-June). Participation by any local stakeholder from your community (staff, volunteer, business owner, civic partner, etc.) can count towards attendance. As with many programs, the more you can engage the community to participate in various ways, the more value you can derive from participation. Online Resources: • We have created an online folder which includes a wide variety of resources, white papers, case studies, webinar recordings and other information on 2 topics of interest to communities and business owners. Please visit the following link and familiarize yourself with its contents, and feel free to utilize these resources in your local planning activities. www.wedc.org/downtownresources • If you are active on social media, you may also want to follow our Wisconsin Main Street Facebook page (www.facebook.com/wisconsinmainstreet) or Pinterest page (www.pinterest.com/wimainstreet). Upcoming events will also always be included at the bottom of our monthly email newsletters. To jumpstart your engagement in Connect Communities, there are two specific events that we suggest you take advantage of: Main Street Orientation: We encourage you to participate in our next Orientation session for Main Streets and Connect Communities. Our next orientation session will take place in late January, (location and date TBD). We encourage anyone to attend and not only learn but network with others. If you cannot make the in-person session, or want something sooner, we have a 30-minute self-paced module (we encourage this option for your board or committee members unlikely to attend in person regardless). Kickoff Visit: In addition to educational and training opportunities, Connect Communities will receive additional technical support from their WEDC Regional Economic Development Director (REDD) and/or Downtown Development staff. The first visit will be a kickoff visit to discuss the Connect Communities program, introduce the REDD/team to your community, and discuss current activities and priorities. This visit can take a variety of forms, but typically includes some combination of the following: • Walking tour of downtown • Meeting with local Economic Development Committee or lead committee identified in application and introduction to Connect Communities program and resources • Meeting with municipal staff, elected officials and other stakeholders to discuss downtown priorities and challenges • Community open house/town hall meeting This meeting is a great opportunity to publicly launch new activities and gain publicity regarding your local downtown revitalization efforts. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to encourage participation and program buy-in by community members, elected officials and stakeholders. Your REDD will be in touch in the coming months to schedule a visit to your community and discuss community goals and options for future meetings and/or events. If there’s a specific existing meeting or event that makes sense to use as a format for this kickoff visit, or if you have specific timing requests based on a related initiative in your community, just let us know. If you have more immediate questions or needs, please reach out to your REDD or any member of the downtown development team at any time. 3 We look forward to meeting and working with your community in the coming year. If you have questions or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly. Sincerely, Errin Welty Senior Director of Downtown Development 2352 S Park St Ste 303 Madison, Wisconsin 53713 608.210.6700 wedc.org Downtown Development Resource Guide Introduction, Overview & Contents Downtown Sheboygan welcomes thousands to a downtown concert series at a newly created downtown gathering space. The Main Street Four Points create a comprehensive framework for lasting community change and a thriving downtown. DOWNTOWN RESOURCES Main Street and Connect Communities participants have access to a wide variety of tools and resources available to help them improve operations, engage district stakeholders, develop, and market district assets and advocate for policies and programs that will help their district thrive. Our resource directory is divided into four primary sections which correspond to the Four Point principle behind the Main Street program. These include: » Organization  Promoting a strong organizational foundation that fosters a welcoming district with a proactive approach community engagement. » Design  Fostering a high-quality sense of place that reflects local history, is pedestrian friendly, welcoming, and visually appealing. » Economic Vitality  Supporting businesses and property owners to maximize economic opportunities and providing a supportive environment to attract private investment. » Promotion  Branding and marketing the district in the marketplace, telling the story of the district and its history and hosting events to draw consumers to the district. Within each of the four topics, there are resources that are tailored to organizations leading revitalization efforts as well as resources for district business and property owners. Resources available include a mix of publications; toolkits, templates, and reports, recorded webinar trainings and templates that can all be used to support and inform district efforts and provide case studies, data, and success stories that can serve as a guide for local efforts. 2352 S Park St Ste 303 Madison, Wisconsin 53713 608.210.6700 wedc.org Downtown Development Resource Guide Introduction, Overview & Contents NAVIGATING THE NETWORK Whether you’re just getting started with revitalization work, recently joined an organization as a board member, staff or volunteer, or are a long-time stakeholder looking for inspiration for your next project, our library of resources, toolkits and recording trainings can provide what you’re looking for. Feel free to peruse the offerings, or just the flow chart below for a more focused journey. I’m new to downtown revitalization. I’m looking for inspiration. I need to address a specific challenge I’m hoping to inspire our organization Organizational challenge Property specific challenge Start Here: - Take the Online Orientation - Review the New Director Guidebook We are a Main Street District wide challenge I’m joining an existing organization We’re just getting started in our downtown Potential Topics: - Storytelling Basics Video - Past Grant Recipients - Main Street Award Recap Potential Topics: - Mural Toolkit - Placemaking Webinar - Merchandising Webinar Start Here: - Take the Online Orientation - Review the New Community Resource Guide - Vacant & Problem Properties Toolkit - Brownfields Webinar - Residential Development Toolkit - Connect Communities Applications are accepted annually in April and October More information Request an application - Itinerary Development Webinar - Parking Toolkit - Placemaking Webinar - Volunteer Development Toolkit - Fundraising Guide - Sponsorship Toolkit We want to join the downtown revitalization network We are a Connect Community Our goal is to make a visible impact downtown 2352 S Park St Ste 303 Madison, Wisconsin 53713 608.210.6700 wedc.org Downtown Development Resource Guide Introduction, Overview & Contents GETTING STARTED If you are just getting started in downtown revitalization, whether as a new staff, board member or volunteer for an established organization, or are working to launch a revitalization initiative in your community, there are several introductory videos and resource guides available to help you hit the ground running. The Four Points are the foundation of the Main Street approach, ensuring that organizations incorporate initiatives that address each of the main drivers of downtown vitality. To understand the Four Points, start by viewing the introductory video and short introductions to each of the Four Points, produced by Main Street America. https://www.mainstreet.org/ourwork/theapproach. For more details on the services provided by Wisconsin Main Street specifically, email us at wedcdowntown@wedc.org to sign up for our self-paced 30-minute Online Orientation Module. For a deeper dive into the principles of economic development and downtown revitalization, or to understand more about how to maximize your Main Street or Connect Communities participation, download one of our two guides in our introductory materials folder. » Director First 90 Day Manual » Intro to Downtown Development Manual If your committees or work groups could use an orientation, some inspiration, or a refresher on what successful programs are doing, consider watching (or assigning) one of our more in-depth Four Point Introduction webinars, also in the introductory folder. These one-hour sessions provide an overview of the purpose behind each of the Four Points, how to measure success, and highlight some case studies from other communities. To stay up to date on new activities, upcoming events, and best practices, join us online at: » Facebook @WisconsinMainStreet » Pinterest @WIMainStreet » Network Wisconsin Downtown Chat Group (Email wedcdowntown@wedc.org to be added) As one of our longest-tenured programs, Downtown Beloit has witnessed tremendous success and yet continues to grow and evolve. 2352 S Park St Ste 303 Madison, Wisconsin 53713 608.210.6700 wedc.org TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TOOLKITS Our newly created toolkits are robust guides that cover some of our most frequently requested training topics. Each toolkit includes an introduction to the topic, identifies key considerations necessary to understand when successfully implementing new programs or activities within your district, highlights some local examples or case studies, and concludes with a checklist for moving forward. The toolkits incorporate items that touch on each of the Four Points of Main Street to help communities make progress in areas where additional focus is needed. To date, the toolkits include the following: » Organization  Volunteer Development  Inclusion & Belonging on Main Street  Road Construction Planning » Design  Accessibility  Placemaking  Murals 101 (coming soon!)  Wayfinding Systems (coming soon!)  Historic Preservation » Economic Vitality  Real Estate Rehab/Problem Properties  Infill Housing  Road Construction Strategy  Historic Tax Credits  Parking » Promotion  Event Goals & 2Benchmarking  Sponsorship Development Additional topics will be continually added based on demand, so don’t hesitate to ask if something you’re looking for isn’t done yet. Downtown Development Resource Guide Introduction, Overview & Contents Award winners celebrating their recognition for exceptional downtown initiatives. MOMENT OF INSPIRATION Everyone finds themselves stuck in a rut from time to time. Fortunately, with over 35 years of program success, there are more than a few creative ideas, effective initiatives, and impactful projects to share. Feel free to borrow ideas from some of our past award-winners and grant recipients to bring home. The Grant & Award Program Information folder contains: » Past Main Street Award Winner Profiles » WEDC Grant Program Project Summaries See also online best practices at: » WI Main Street Pinterest Vision Boards » 2021 Awards Show Presentation (youtube) 2352 S Park St Ste 303 Madison, Wisconsin 53713 608.210.6700 wedc.org RECORDED TRAININGS More than 25 recorded webinars on relevant topics are included in our digital library, with new topics added regularly. Program participants (and stakeholders in participating districts) can find information on upcoming workshops and webinars on our Facebook page (@wisconsinmainstreet) or at the bottom of our monthly newsletter. Topics featured in webinars include: » Organization  Board Roles & Responsibilities  Effective Meeting Management  Bylaws 101  Capital Campaigns » Design  Basics of Historic Designation  ADA on Main Street  Placemaking  Window & Storefront Merchandising » Economic Vitality  Crowdfunding  Problem Properties  Business Transition Planning  Brownfields 101  Kiva Loans » Promotion  Event Design & Assessment  Visitor Itinerary Development  Retail Event Best Practices  Social Media Strategies for Nonprofits  Entertainment Districts in WI Multiple webinars are added annually, and if there’s a topic relevant to your work, don’t hesitate to suggest it! Recorded webinars are available www.wedc.org/downtownresources in the Recorded Trainings folder. INTERSECTIONS NEWSLETTER The team produces a monthly newsletter focused on downtown-related topics. Individuals interested in being added to the distribution list can submit a request at https://wedc.org/newsletters/ . Past issues of the newsletter are searchable at https://wedc.org/blog/category/places/ and also in the Newsletter Archives folder in the resources directory. Downtown Development Resource Guide Introduction, Overview & Contents 2352 S Park St Ste 303 Madison, Wisconsin 53713 608.210.6700 wedc.org PUBLICATIONS, REPORTS & TEMPLATES Our library of reports and publications offer a deeper dive into important trends driving downtown vitality and provide useful references for communities pursuing targeted initiatives. Additionally, we have developed numerous templates that can be used by communities to create customized and user- friendly tools. The reports and templates are available in our online resource library at www.wedc.org/downtownresources. Popular topics include: » Organization  Bylaws Template  Board Handbook Template  Job Description Examples  Conflict Management Guide  Grant Writing Handbook  Fundraising Strategy Guide  Common Funding Sources Matrix  Four Point Strategy Alignment Matrix  Strategic Planning Guide  Project Work Plan Template » Design  Design Guidelines Template  Economic Impact of Façade Improvements Study  ADA Guide for Small Businesses  Main Street Design Idea Book (For purchase at BarnesandNoble.com) » Economic Vitality  Market Profile Template  Business Startup Guide Template  Business Retention Survey Tool  Downtown Entrepreneur Trends Study  Business Transition Workbook  Revolving Loan Fund Overview  Coworking Study  School Conversion Study » Promotion  Storytelling How-to Video  Event Survey & Impact Tool  Infographic Annual Report Template  Canva Templates (on canva.com) Additional topics will be continually added based on demand, so don’t hesitate to ask if something you’re looking for isn’t done yet. Wisconsin is full of wonderful people working to make their communities better and happy to share their experiences and expertise! Join the conversation! Downtown Development Resource Guide Introduction, Overview & Contents 2352 S Park St Ste 303 Madison, Wisconsin 53713 608.210.6700 wedc.org Downtown Development Resource Guide Introduction, Overview & Contents TAILORED CONTENT Whether you’re looking for content for your weekly newsletter or to provide additional reading or resources on a key topic to your partners or stakeholders, the ‘Top Tools’ index below identifies some of our most popular or frequently requested articles or resources that can be shared with those in the community interested in learning more. Recycling our content (with credit) to educate others on the importance of downtown is encouraged for participating communities. » Boards of Directors  Board Fundraising Guide  Volunteer Toolkit  Working with Interns Webinar  65 Ways to Get Started with Downtown Revitalization Article  Top 10 Characteristics of a Thriving Downtown Article  The Importance of Evaluating Your Event Article  Equity and Inclusion on Main Street Article » Property Owners  Historic Tax Credit Toolkit  ADA Webinar & ADA Checklist  Preservation Briefs  Economic Impact of Façade Improvements Study  Building Codes on Main Street Article  Financial Incentives for Code Improvements Article  Ten Ways to Mess up Your Historic Building Article  Trends in Downtown Entrepreneurship Article » Business Owners  Managing E-Commerce Webinar  Display & Merchandising Webinar  Kiva Webinar  ADA Guide for Small Businesses  10 Ways for Small Businesses to Engage with Events Article  Five Ways Storefronts Can Drive Traffic Article » Municipalities  Planning for Road Construction Toolkit  Addressing Problem Properties Toolkit or Webinar  ADA Guide for Small Towns  Design Guidelines Template  Building Codes on Main Street Article  New Approaches to Sign Regulations Article  Issues and Solutions for Parking on Main Street Article  Upper Floor Housing on Main Street Article  Effective Design Review Article Whether undertaking a strategic planning process, seeing your district in a new light with a walking tour, exploring another downtown or getting hands-on with a temporary placemaking project, collaboration and shared experiences are the great methods for developing consensus, engage stakeholders and spur new ideas. Fiscal Year 2025 Wisconsin Main Street Events & Marketing Calendar JULY 2024 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat NOTES: 1 2 3 4 5 6 July 03 Monthly Promotions Call Jul 04 Independence Day 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Jul 23 The 17th of Tammuz Jul 31 Main Street Orientation – Madison 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 National Culinary Arts Month 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 National American Artists Month 28 29 30 31 AUGUST 2024 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat NOTES: 1 2 3 Aug 1-2 Wisconsin Nonprofit Summit – Brookfield Aug 06 Organizations 101 Webinar 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Aug 07 Monthly Promotions Call TBD Roundtable Discussion - TBD 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 TBD Makeover Application Deadline 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Aug 17 Nonprofit Day Black Business Month Calendar Key: Green – Connect Community Eligible Events Blue – Main Street Eligible Events Red – National Holidays Grey – Partner Events – eligible for 3rd professional development option Yellow – Important Deadlines Purple – Marketing Topics SEPTEMBER 2024 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat NOTES: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Sep 02 Labor Day Sep 04 Monthly Promotions Call 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Sep 11-12 Placemaking Workshop - Racine Sept 11-13 International Downtown Assoc. Conference - Seattle 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Sep 19 Roundtable Discussion - Waupaca Sep 25 Roundtable Discussion - Waukesha 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Sep 24 Small Community Forum – Mineral Point Sep 25-27 WEDA Conference – Eau Claire 29 30 Hispanic Heritage Month OCTOBER 2024 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat NOTES: Manufacturing Month Arts Month Women Business Week National Farmers Month 1 2 3 4 5 Oct 2-4 Rosh Hashanah Oct 6 Fast of Gedaliah 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Oct 11-12 Yom Kippur Oct 14 Columbus Day 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Oct 16-23 Sukkot Oct 22-23 Hoshana Rabbah Oct 23-25 Shemini Atzeret 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Oct 24-25 Simchat Torah Oct 31 Halloween 27 28 29 30 31 27 28 Oct 01 Small Community Forum - Belgium Oct 02 Monthly Promotions Call Oct 10 Small Community Forum – Adams Oct 15-16 Wisconsin Economic Summit – La Crosse Oct 18 Connect Community Application Deadline NOVEMBER 2024 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat NOTES: 1 2 Nov 11 Veterans Day Nov 28 Thanksgiving Day 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Nov 06 Monthly Promotions Call Nov 06 Design 101 Webinar 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Nov 13 Fundraising Workshop – King Drive MKE 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Nov 30 Shop Small Saturday Nov 11-15 Veterans Small Business Week 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 DECEMBER 2024 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat NOTES: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dec 25-Jan 2 Hanukkah Dec 25 Christmas 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Dec 01 Main Street Letter of Intent Deadline Dec 04 Monthly Promotions Call 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Dec 03 Giving Tuesday JANUARY 2025 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat NOTES: 1 2 3 4 Jan 01 New Year's Day Jan 12-13 Tu Bishvat 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Jan 20 Martin Luther King Day 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 TBD Main Street Awards Nomination Deadline 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY 2025 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat NOTES: 1 Feb 14 Valentine's Day Feb 17 Presidents' Day 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Feb 05 Monthly Promotions Call Feb 5-7 Virtual Housing Workshop 8:30- 10:30 daily 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Feb 11 Economic Vitality 101 Webinar 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Youth Leadership Month Black Heritage Month MARCH 2025 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat NOTES: 1 Mar 13-14 Purim Mar 14-15 Shushan Purim 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Mar 05 Monthly Promotions Call Mar 9-11 Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Tourism – La Crosse 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Mar 13 WI Main Street Awards – Menomonie 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Mar 07 Employee Appreciation Day Mar 29 National Mom and Pop Business Day APRIL 2025 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat NOTES: 1 2 3 4 5 Apr 12-20 Passover April 18 Good Friday 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 April 20 Easter Sunday April 23-24 Yom Hashoah 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 April 29-30 Yom HaZikaron April 30-May 1 Yom HaAtzma’ut 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Apr 02 Monthly Promotions Call April 6-9 National Main Street Conference - Philadelphia 27 28 29 30 Apr 18 MS & Connect Community Application Deadline National Volunteer Month MAY 2025 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat NOTES: 1 2 3 May 11 Mother's Day May 12 Second Passover 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 May 15-16 La BaOmer May 25-26 Yom Yerushalayim 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 May 26 Memorial Day May 07 Monthly Promotions Call 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 May 14 Promotions 101 Webinar May 8-9 Volunteer Management Association Conference – Pleasant Prairie 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 May 20-21 WDAC Downtown Summit – Beloit History Month JUNE 2025 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat NOTES: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 June 1-3 Shavuot June 15 Father’s Day 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 June 04 Monthly Promotions Call 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 TBD Workshop 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 National Dairy Month Pride Month Check out Wisconsin Main Street Facebook page for more information and to register for events.