W Grand Ave BID board meeting Virtual 2/26/26 - 20251230 090335 Meeting Recording

The City of Eau Claire W Grand Ave BID board meeting was held February 26, 2026, according to the metadata. The board approved revised operating-plan language, including a provision for a board of up to nine members recommended from property owners or occupants in the district, subject to City Council approval. It also approved a service agreement with Decki to manage designated BID funds and payments, with Decki authorized to use up to 25% of the working capital in the budget accounts it handles. The City will continue to manage audit, insurance, staff support, and certain other expenses; the board retains approval authority over spending. The agreement is intended to streamline payments to vendors, including smaller businesses. No dollar amounts or vendor contract values were stated.

The board also approved purchasing six 24-by-42-inch Millstone-color rectangular urban planters at a discount, and approved moving forward with a West Grand sculpture project. Sculpture Tour offered to donate the sculpture’s podium and provide a placard, which would need to be ordered; no cost was specified. The financial report was approved and noted prior purchases of a live Christmas tree and holiday garland. Landscaping decisions, including hanging baskets, were flagged for a future meeting because growers would need orders by early February. No other specific contract awards or bid approvals were identified.