HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/21/2000, CLRhalson REpoRt
MWINU AGENDA
DATE ITEM #
November 21, 2000
TO: Council Colleagues
FROM: John Ewan
SUBJECT: Downtown ssociation
At the Downtown Association meeting of 11/14/00 the Board expressed concern about the
reopening of Osos Street in time for the Christmas Parade.,
Sixty-three people attended the Strategic Plan meeting on November 8a', not as high as
anticipated. There was a repetitive theme throughout the meeting and focus groups of design and
look—not economic needs. Consultants felt that people needed to express their concerns, but
hopefully move the discussion toward economics and away from parking during interviews and
second town meetings. The Strategic Plan Survey was mailed to 500 businesses with a 10%
return rate. That was a good rate, but the project was expensive and it was hoped that the
response would have been greater.
The new Downtown Magazine is looking great. It debuted on November 20`s and is being
mailed to all single families in the city.
The Prado Day Center fund raising campaign letter is ready for mailing. It is hoped that the
campaign will raise $30,000-40,000. An inspection for facility maintenance will be done to
identify needs. The spare change program has ground to a halt with six jars in the community.
The Board spent time brainstorming a promotion effort.
The Mardi Gras Committee reviewed new actions: The Tuesday parade and intolerance of
alcohol during the event were discussed. Guidelines for City portable restroom use were
questioned.
Tom Swem was appointed president -elect -to the Downtown Assn. Board.
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