# South Barstow Full Board BID Hybrid Meeting 9/24/2026

The South Barstow Business Improvement District (BID) Full Board meeting, held September 24, 2026, focused on downtown business conditions and the 2027 budget. The board approved the budget on a voice vote, with no opposition heard, and authorized a $16,514 withdrawal from reserves to balance it rather than increase the mill rate (the amount is slightly garbled in the motion transcript). Budget changes included restoring $11,000 for snow removal, adding funds for irrigation, and adjustments for garbage, landscaping, lighting, and DECKI administrative support. Members also discussed uncertainty about future City funding for DECKI and voiced concern about declining business activity and downtown vacancies; no vendor selection or contract award was identified.

The board received updates on Fall Fest and its safety arrangements, including hardened intersection barricades coordinated with the City and police, though costs were not stated. Members also discussed a trail improvement plan approved the previous night by the Waterways and Parks body, involving vegetation clearing, trail work, lighting, and benches, with work expected in spring. Other topics included possible changes to scooter oversight and an ordinance addressing e-bike safety; no procurement action or spending decision on those matters was reported.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Sources
- [South Barstow Full Board BID Hybrid Meeting 9/24/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzCwJ-cqzx4) - City of Eau Claire