# South Barstow BID Exec Meeting 7 7 2026

The South Barstow BID executive meeting for the City of Eau Claire, dated September 29, 2026 in the metadata (the meeting title says July 7, 2026), focused on developing the BID’s upcoming budget and considering support for DECKI. Members discussed a possible increase in the district budget from about $178,000 to roughly $200,000, potentially raising the mill rate from $2.10 to about $2.35. Budget ideas included adding $6,000–$8,000 for snow removal, separating irrigation maintenance into a $4,000 line item, adding $1,000 for water service, and increasing DECKI staff support by $8,000, from $20,000 to $28,000. These were discussion figures only; no budget motion or vote was recorded. Members requested a formal DECKI funding proposal and annual report, and discussed assessing fundraising and event revenues before making funding decisions.

The committee also discussed potential infrastructure work, including obtaining bids to assess irrigation-system repairs or replacement; no contractor was selected or award made. Audio Architects is expected to conduct a site visit for downtown sound-system infrastructure, with installation potentially extending into 2027 or 2028. Other procurement- and spending-related topics included existing BID support for DECKI events and sculpture programming, and concerns about paid-parking rules and employee parking. No contracts were awarded and no procurement approvals or formal spending actions were recorded.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Sources
- [South Barstow BID Exec Meeting 7 7 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H2aYrAD7-E) - City of Eau Claire