BID Board - May 5, 2026

The City of West Bend BID Board held a meeting on May 5, 2026, primarily focused on organizational matters, committee membership adjustments, and downtown improvement projects. The board approved the minutes from the March meeting and elected Peggy as president for another term, while deferring the vice president election to the next meeting. They voted to reduce the facade committee membership from nine to seven members due to recent vacancies and discussed nominations for committee positions. The board reviewed financial reports, clarifying budget carryovers and state manufacturing assessments affecting the BID's budget. A key procurement-related discussion involved landscaping improvements at Sixth Street and the library circle, with bids solicited for planting native shrubs and perennials at an estimated cost of $12,000 to $14,000. The board considered funding options, including potential donor contributions for installation costs, while debating responsibility for ongoing maintenance costs, which currently fall to the city and BID. The board also announced the opening of the spring-summer facade grant application period, with several applications already received. Additionally, updates were provided on upcoming downtown events and activities managed by the BID and local partners. No formal contract awards or vendor selections were made during this meeting, but the landscaping project and facade grant program represent active procurement and funding initiatives under consideration.