Jasper Downtown Development Authority | October 26, 2026

The Jasper Downtown Development Authority meeting on October 26, 2026, included committee updates, downtown events, and a farewell to longtime board member Jack. The board agreed to continue serving as the Main Street board; separating it may be reconsidered once Main Street has adequate funding and hires a community engagement manager. A possible 2027 Downtown Dollars program using a third-party rewards-card platform was presented: the platform charges about 3%, and the DDA could optionally fund a promotion such as an extra $50 with a $100 card purchase. No vendor selection, spending authorization, or procurement vote occurred. The board unanimously approved the agenda, and a motion to adjourn was made and seconded.

Members also discussed the Stagall Alley artwork and upcoming downtown events. In a retrospective, Jack described past downtown placemaking projects, including an early Stagall Drive concept estimated at roughly $250,000 and Po Park, which he said ultimately received about $1 million in outside funding. These were historical project references, not new spending decisions. No current contract awards or bid approvals were identified.