Harbor District, Inc. Board of Directors
June 28, 2018
AGENDA
1. Call to Order (Gamboa)
2. Approval of Minutes from May Meeting
3. Mission Moment (Esswein)
4. Elections (Gamboa) a. Directors b. Officers
5. 2018-19 Work Plan (Fowler) a. Review Outcomes from Joint BID-HDI Board Meeting b. Plan Overview
6. Finances a. April-May Report (Hoelter) b. 2018-19 Budget (Hoelter) c. Board Member Giving (Gamboa)
7. Staff and Committee Highlights/Action Items a. Executive Committee (Gamboa) i. 2018-19 Meeting Schedule b. Governance Committee (Berger) i. Board Orientation ii. Committee Sign-Ups in July c. Staff i. Harbor View Plaza (Adams)
8. Upcoming Meetings and Events a. New Board Member Orientation: July 10 b. Board Meeting: TBD!!
Harbor District, Inc. Meeting of the Board of Directors May 24, 2018
Board Members Present
Carolyn Esswein Eric Dick Marvin Bynum David Misky Dan Druml David Lee Ivan Gamboa Anne Summers Tim Hoelter Kathryn Berger
Staff & Other Guests Present Lilith Fowler, HDI Tony Giron, HDI
Agenda
1. Meeting called to order by Ivan Gamboa at 8:03 am.
2. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
Motion to accept the minutes of the April 26, 2018 HDI Board Meeting. Moved by Kathryn Berger and seconded by Eric Dick. Unanimous approval.
3. Financial Report
a. March Financial Statements
Motion to accept the financial report. Moved by Dan Druml and seconded by David Lee. Unanimous approval.
4. Governance Committee
a. Bylaws Changes
i. 1 year terms, rotation to cycle on/off
ii. Advisory committees can be set up, members determined by board
iii. 4 terms per member, no more than 6 years per officer role
Motion to accept bylaws changes was unanimously approved.
b. Proposed nominees for the Board of Directors
i. Paulina DeHaan
ii. Ed Eberle iii. Alex Lasry
iv. Rosamaria Martinez
v. Judy Rauh
Motion to nominate proposed candidates unanimously approved.
c. Proposed Officers
i. Ivan Gamboa is nominated as president
ii. Marvin Bynum is nominated as vice president
iii. Anne Summers is nominated as secretary
iv. Tim Hoelter is nominated as treasurer
Motion to nominate proposed officer unanimously approved.
5. Staff Highlights and Action Items
a. Greenfield Avenue Public Plaza
i. Received 1 bid from Altius and it is accepted
ii. Need to fundraise $350,000
iii. Construction scheduled for fall
iv. Play structure is proposed to be left out of construction for now until we finish fundraising
1. Fundraising ideas include a marketing piece and naming rights for play structure
Motion to approve contract with edits to be made by Marvin Bynum allowing for the optional addition of the play structure as/when funds can be approved. Moved by Dan Druml and seconded by Eric Dick. Unanimous approval.
6. Upcoming Meetings and Events
a. Next Board Meeting: Thursday, June 28th, 8:00 am
7. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 am.
Harbor District, Inc. 6/21/18 FY 2018-2019 Draft Budget
2017-2018 2018-2019 Projected Annual Operating Harbor View Total % Change Notes Year End Budget Budget Plaza v Prior Actual Revenue 4065 Foundation Contributions 497,794 145,325 154,496 200,000 354,496 4070 Government Contributions 35,950 30,500 63,510 63,510 4073 Corporate Contributions 649,088 78,000 89,000 100,000 189,000 4074 BID Contributions 9,000 9,000 - - 4075 Individual Contributions 12,050 6,700 3,000 75,000 78,000 4080 Earned Income 35,637 25,786 21,500 21,500 4082 In-Kind Contributions 20,100 20,100 20,100 20,100 Total Revenue 1,259,618 315,411 351,606 375,000 726,606 Carryover - Received in Prior FY's 290,975 290,975 191,494 987,686 1,179,180 Total Revenue + Carryover 1,550,593 606,386 543,100 1,362,686 1,905,786
Expenditures Capital Expenditure: Plaza Construction 1,254,000 1,254,000 1 7200 Salaries & related expenses 225,586 240,900 241,490 30,000 271,490 20% 2 7250 Payroll taxes 19,317 23,300 19,111 19,111 -1% 7540 Consultant & Professional Fees 7520 Accounting fees 7,737 7,000 9,000 9,000 16% 7530 Legal Fees - 1,000 10,000 10,000 3 7542 Architecture and Engineering Fees 145,726 163,000 72,034 32,311 104,345 -28% 7544 Art, Photography, Graphic Design Fees 22,253 30,850 10,000 10,000 -55% 4 7548 Other Professional/Consultants Fees 2,626 30,100 29,350 29,350 1018% 5 Total 7540 Consultant & Professional Fees 178,341 231,950 130,384 32,311 162,695 -9%
7550 Marketing & Advertising 2,207 3,000 4,060 4,060 84% 7560 Signage 1,465 - 2,552 2,552 74% 8110 Supplies Expense 6,680 19,000 13,331 13,331 100% 8130 Telephone & Internet 1,612 1,500 2,000 2,000 24% 8135 Meals and Entertainment 4,287 4,100 300 4,400 3% 8140 Postage, shipping, delivery 384 500 800 150 950 147% 8170 Printing & copying 2,415 4,000 4,100 500 4,600 90% 4 8175 Software 795 800 1,000 1,000 26% 8180 Books, subscriptions, reference 316 300 500 500 58% 8190 Dues & Contributions 690 800 800 800 16% 8195 Licenses and Permits 205 200 336 336 64% 8210 Rent, parking, other occupancy 20,100 20,100 20,100 20,100 0% 8260 Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment 2,089 - 3,017 3,017 44% 8270 Equipment Rental 9,911 10,000 8,345 8,345 -16% 8280 Boat, Bus, Venue Rental 5,371 6,000 6,600 2,500 9,100 69% 8310 Travel Expense 120 500 2,800 2,800 2233% 6 8320 Conferences and Training 341 1,500 6,000 6,000 1660% 7 8500 Misc expenses 1,543 - 1,500 1,500 -3% 8520 Insurance - non-employee 1,735 1,500 1,800 1,800 4% 9000 Workers Compensation 808 900 900 900 11% Total Expenditures 486,318 566,750 475,626 65,761 541,387 11%
Net Revenue 1,064,276 39,636 67,474 42,925 110,399 Less Revenue Restricted for Plaza 987,686 Less Revenue to Carry Over to Next FY 72,494 50,000 50,000 Net Unrestricted Revenue 4,096 17,474 60,399
NOTES: 1. Plaza construction costs will be capitalized and not appear as expenses on our income statement 2. Staff includes part time support for fundraising/sponsorship efforts 3. Legal fees for Habitat Hotels patent application 4. New Harbor District brochure design, rendering, printing 5. Market research for Habitat Hotels; joint projects with UEC and SSCHC 6. Visiting other ports! 7. $1,500 training/conference budget for each staff member
June 19, 2018 To: HDI Board From: Lilith Re: 2018-19 Fiscal Year Budget Notes
Staff have worked to create a budget for FY 2018-19 that reflects the priorities and projects identified in our work plan. The budget supports outreach activities like tours and school programming, staff time to plan waterfront improvements, and planning and engineering for environmental improvements. A few specific notes:
• Operating Revenue: I have a high level of confidence in the budgeted revenue. Of the total $543,100 in operating revenue projected for the coming year, $401,600 (74%) are funds that we already have in hand, have commitments for, or have been invited to apply for. Sources have been identified for the remainder, and in all cases are funders we have received similar amounts from in the past. The “Carryover” line item shows multi-year grants that we received in the past.
• Harbor View Plaza Revenue: The plaza is still short roughly $375,000. Sources for these funds have not been identified. Due to the significant staff time requirements for fundraising and project management, I have included $30,000 of our total staffing costs in the budgeted expenses for this project – this amount is not for hiring additional staff, but rather reflects time that Dan, Tony and I will allocate to the project.
• As expected our largest expense is staff. That line item increases 15% over last year’s actual cost due to: o Vacancy in the Community Engagement position for a portion of last year; o A slightly more expensive hire in that position; o Budget allowance for staff increases of up to 3%; o A part time (10-hour/week) addition to help with sponsorships and other tasks.
• Consultant & Professional Fees are the second largest expense, at 28% of total operating expenses. Use of consultants allows us to hire project-specific expertise and to tailor work around organizational priorities and opportunities.
HARBOR DISTRICT 2018-19 PRIORITIES AND PROJECTS BOARD STAFF BOARD
Mission and Vision Strategies 2018-19 Programs and Projects Outcomes Intended Impact 1-2 year results of our work Long term outcomes that we control
PUBLIC SPACE IMPROVEMENTS MODEL A WATER-CENTRIC CITY • Harbor View Plaza completed Fall 2018 - Elevate the value of waterways and Harbor View Plaza Fundraising, Construction Vibrant Economy, as measured by: Riverwalk Planning • Riverwalk overlay adopted end of 2018 waterfront; • Funding secured for Riverwalk Master Plan • Growth in jobs; Harbor Park Planning • Average wage of new jobs; - Pursue transformative projects; • GT Public Access Plan and Funding by 2020 - Be inclusive & broad-based; Grand Trunk Public Access • Assessed value of the district; MISSION Bike and Pedestrian Access • Number of small businesses. To achieve a world-class - Demonstrate innovation and creativity; revitalization of Milwaukee’s - Improve public access; - Support Milwaukee’s brand. Vibrant Ecology, as measured by harbor that sets the standard REDEVELOPMENT • HDI is the “one-stop-shop” to assist small improvements in: for how waterfronts work – Advocacy for high quality outcomes at key sites; redevelopment projects. • Diversity of wildlife; environmentally, economically, Small & minority business development; • Solvay, 401 E. Greenfield projects set a high • Acres of aquatic and terrestrial and socially - for the next Brownfield Redevelopment century. BUILD A BRAND standard for other developments. habitat; - Provide a vision and goals that • Tree canopy. encourage high-quality projects; VISION - Market the District for high-value ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS • 25 Habitat Hotels installed and monitored. The Harbor District is welcoming • Restored land and water, uses; Stormwater Planning & Improvements Land-based Habitat Plan complete June and accessible to all people, as reimagined infrastructure, and 2019 Habitat Hotels measured by: a comprehensive - Identify and implement projects that • create a coherent sense of place. Land-Based Habitat Guide Trash Wheel Design complete June 2019 • Active use of the waterfront manufacturing policy create a Trash Wheel • HDI helps create AOC stakeholder group to and waterways; resilient waterfront that Area of Concern • drive cleanup. • Income and racial diversity of strengthens the Milwaukee workforce, residents and community. CONNECT PEOPLE TO PLACE visitors. BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT - Connect employers and workers to • resources and one another; & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Meetings with 36 BID members per year Harbor District, Inc. provides full Outreach to business and property owners keep businesses informed and engaged. - Connect people to the waterfront • BID Place-Making plan complete and and equal access to opportunities, through programs and events; Real Estate Tours guides/generates new project opportunities. power, and resources in ways that - Lead the creation of welcoming BID Place-Making Plan build community wealth. public spaces; Workforce Development Partnerships - Build momentum and excitement. The ecology and economy of the - Meet stakeholders where they are. Inner Harbor are mutually NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT • Neighborhood advisory board informs HDI reinforcing systems, as measured School Programming community projects. by the number of projects that Habitat Hotel Construction with Bradley Tech • Robust programming reaches 4 local address multiple focus areas. AIM FOR HIGH QUALITY BUILT AND Harbor Fest & Other Community Events schools. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Neighborhood Advisory Board • Harbor Fest draws 2,000 neighbors. - Identify opportunities for restoration or improvements; - Implement model projects; ENABLERS: SUPPORT FUNCTIONS • Successful events, advocacy, media build - Create and advocate for standards Outreach: Tours, events, media, web support for redevelopment. and incentives that encourage Reporting: WaLUP Updates • Regular, robust reporting keeps projects on quality. Financing and Fundraising track and stakeholders informed. Board and Committee Support & Management • Structure & funding meet organization needs. HARBOR DISTRICT 2017-18 PRIORITIES AND PROJECTS BOARD STAFF BOARD
Mission and Vision Focus Areas and Strategies 2017-2018 Programs and Projects Outcomes Intended Impact 1-2 year results of our work; status updates in italics. Long term outcomes that we control
WaLUP Adopted December 2017. PLANNING JOBS AND THE LOCAL ECONOMY Adopted February 2018. WaLUP Completion and Roll-out Port GI Plan complete March 2018. Vibrant Economy, as measured by: - Connect employers and workers to Stormwater Planning – Port and Grand Trunk resources and one another; Projected completion June 2018; Grand Trunk • Growth in jobs; Transit-Oriented Development Stormwater Plan recommended for funding. • Average wage of new jobs; - Market the District for high- value E Greenfield Public Space Master Plan • uses; Funding in place for expanded E. Greenfield Assessed value of the district; MISSION Fundraising for Implementation • Number of small businesses. To achieve a world-class - IdenVfy and pursue opportuniVes for public space planning. Not yet started. revitalization of Milwaukee’s transformaVve projects. Vibrant Ecology, as measured by harbor that sets the standard PUBLIC SPACE DEVELOPMENT Slosh park construction completed Fall 2018. improvements in: for how waterfronts work – On track. Slosh Park Fundraising, Design, Construction • Diversity of wildlife; environmentally, economically, Riverwalk & Bike Trail Design, Zoning, Financing Funding secured for riverwalk/bike trail design. • Acres of aquatic and terrestrial HIGH-QUALITY REDEVELOPMENT and socially - for the next Bruce Street Boat Ramp Concepts Not yet started. century. - Advocate for standards, regulations, habitat; and incentives; • Tree canopy. VISION - Provide a vision and goals that Nine pilot hotels in place and monitored. Done! The Harbor District is welcoming Restored land and water, encourage high-quality projects RESTORATION Install and monitor Habitat Hotels Funding to install 25 more hotels. Done! and accessible to all people, as reimagined infrastructure, and - Illuminate opportunities and reduce First year of tree survey complete. Done! a comprehensive barriers through planning and Develop Habitat Guide measured by: • research. Design for Trash Wheel Aquatic Habitat Plan drafted. Active use of the waterfront manufacturing policy create a Trash wheel design complete. Contract for and waterways; resilient waterfront that Tree Survey with Carmen HS preliminary design just received. • Income and racial diversity of strengthens the Milwaukee workforce, residents and community. Event-specific aiendance goals. visitors. OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY Tours all well aIended. Harbor Fest THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Tours: Bus, boat, bike, kayak exceeded financial and aIendance goals. - Identify opportunities for Events: Harbor Fest, Annual Meeting Harbor District, Inc. provides full restoration or improvements; New website launch Fall 2017. Done! and equal access to opportunities, WaLUP Rollout: New website, event(s) MulMple WaLUP events and press coverage. - Implement model projects; power, and resources in ways that - Provide leadership and support for build community wealth. Area families feel welcome and connected. partners’ projects; NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT Evaluating strategy for school programs. The ecology and economy of the - Set standards or create incentives Develop & Implement 3rd Grade program Bradley Tech students building HH’s. for high performance. Habitat Hotels with Bradley and Vincent HS Inner Harbor are mutually HDI has pathways to reach area workforce. reinforcing systems, as measured Workforce connections via neighborhood partners Evaluating best strategies for this goal. Water trails and water safety by the number of projects that New water safety signage installed. In May. address multiple focus areas. NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY - Connect people to the waterfront BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT Meetings with every HD employer of more through programs and events; One-on-one outreach to identify workforce needs than 15 employees. Starting with - Take a leadership role in creating Workshops to present workforce resources waterfront businesses, May-June. new, welcoming public spaces; Develop programming responsive to needs ID’d Workshop(s) with Employ Mke and MATC. Developing options. - Build momentum and excitement. - Meet stakeholders where they are. Job-intensive user(s) identified for 401. ?? ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Space & development strategy to support Marketing of 401 E. Greenfield small mfrs as they outgrow start-up space. Attracting and supporting entrepreneurs Not yet started.
Current Board Members Nominated Officer Nominees for 3 Year Term
JoAnne Anton Ivan Gamboa - President Kathryn Berger Marvin Bynum - Vice President Marvin Bynum Anne Summers - Secretary Eric Dick Tim Hoelter - Treasurer Dan Druml
New Board Nominees:
Paulina DeHaan, Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission With over a decade in public service focused on public safety, Paulina currently serves as the Emergency Communications & Policy Director for the city’s Fire and Police Commission. She is responsible for the oversight and coordination of policies related to the city’s 911 and radio systems. The City of Milwaukee operates the busiest and largest 911 center and radio system in the state. She previously worked as a lobbyist negotiating contracts and working through state and federal legislative processes. Encompassing a diverse array of experience, Paulina has also served as a community organizer, mediator, formerly incarcerated reentry coordinator and gun policy specialist. She is a lifelong resident of Milwaukee and keeps herself busy with her four children, husband, and puppy dog.
Ed Eberle, Deputy Secretary, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Deputy Secretary Ed Eberle was originally appointed by Governor Scott Walker as Assistant Deputy Secretary in October of 2015. Ed brings 20 years of knowledge and experience with state service in both the legislature and executive branch. Prior to this appointment, Ed was the Division Administrator of Intergovernmental Relations at the Department of Administration where he was active with local and state agencies as well as working on behalf of the Governor's Office with Wisconsin's eleven tribal governments.
Alex Lasry, Vice President, Milwaukee Bucks Alex Lasry currently serves as Senior Vice President for the Milwaukee Bucks, directing the teams Digital marketing, and leading the company’s development initiatives. Alex was instrumental in the Bucks rebrand and the historic public-private partnership for a new arena and 30-acre development project in downtown Milwaukee. Additionally, he’s part of the Management Committee that oversees the organization’s strategic growth.
Prior to joining the Bucks, Alex worked at the White House as the Deputy Counselor for Strategic Engagement, where he served as a top aide to the Senior Advisor to the President, Valerie Jarrett. He also served as a staff member for the President’s Jobs Council and the White House business outreach team. Before the White House, he worked as an analyst for Goldman Sachs, with a focus on legislative issues such as Dodd-Frank and advised the company on the regulatory environment.
Alex was born and raised in New York, but currently resides in Milwaukee. He is currently chairing Milwaukee’s bid for the 2020 Democratic National Convention and serves on the boards of the Marcus Center for Performing Arts, Milwaukee Film Festival and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Milwaukee. He graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania and recently received his MBA from the NYU Leonard N. Stern School of Business.
Rosamaria Martinez, Vice President of Community Health Initiatives, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Rosamaria Martinez holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, and is a Certified Lactation Counselor. Rosamaria has served in different capacities in her eleven year tenure at Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers (SSCHC), including direct service as a Dietitian. Prior to her current role as Vice President of Community Health Initiatives, she served as Women Infants and Children (WIC) Director. As Vice President, she provides strategic guidance, direction and ongoing support to Environmental Health, Healthy Choices, HIV, Parenting Resource Center, Social Services and WIC programs.Rosamaria served as WI WIC Association Board Member and Finance Chair (2015-2017) and WI Breastfeeding Coalition Treasurer (2016-2017).
Professionally, Rosamaria has worked with culturally and linguistically diverse populations, including Burmese, Hmong, Latino, and African American communities for over 15 years. Rosamaria is fluent in Spanish and grew up in the community served by SSCHC.
Judy Rauh, Community Volunteer Judy Rauh is a lifelong resident of Milwaukee who enjoyed a 30 year career in fund development. Her career began as a volunteer at the Lakefront Festival of Arts, which she chaired, and devised way to sell sponsorships for all the tents, plus bring the Today Show to the festival to cover the weather. She went on to be the founding Board President of First Stage Milwaukee and learned how to launch a new 501c3. From there she took on a professional fund development role at First Stage and went on to lead campaign efforts at the United Performing Arts Fund and the United Way of Greater Milwaukee. In each of these positions, she undertook both strategic and resource development projects and, together with the team, was able to achieve significant growth.
Judy’s family has a long history with the Great Lakes. Her mother and grandfather both had a passion for maritime history and volunteered their time and talents to support it. Her great grandfather and his 5 brothers were all Great Lakes sea captains.
HDI Executive Committee June 19, 2018
Minutes
Attending: Tim Hoelter, Carolyn Esswein, David Misky (by telephone), Ivan Gamboa (joining late) Guests: Lilith Fowler
1. 2018-19 Work Plan
2. Finances a. April-May Report b. 2018-19 Budget: The committee requested a budget memo highlighting key issues.
3. Board Committees a. Committee Sign-ups: Agreed to have each committee provide a brief update at the July meeting to allow for new board members to sign up and current board members to change committees if desired. b. Governance Committee: Should meet to discuss committee makeup/requirements (Committee chairs must be board members? Every board member must join a committee?) and send out reports on board giving and attendance. c. Neighborhood Advisory Committee: EC liked this idea; possibly change name to “Resident Advisory Committee.” d. Fundraising/Advisory Board?
4. Board Meeting Agenda a. “Mission Moment” –Carolyn might serve as Mission Moment Czar. Might also bring more guest speakers: Eric (Ports); Benji (Grand Trunk) b. Work Plan c. Budget d. Elections e. Board Donations
HDI Environmental Committee June 25, 2018 Meeting Summary
Attendees Jennifer Bolger Breceda (Milwaukee Riverkeeper) Anne Summers (Planned Parenthood) Dave Misky (City of Milwaukee) David Lee (WE Energies) David Ullrich (Great Lakes St. Lawrence Cities Initiative) Peter McAvoy (UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences) Lilith Fowler (Harbor District, Inc.) Lindsay Frost (Harbor District, Inc.)
Meeting Summary
1. Welcome and Review of April Meeting Summary a. Committee reviewed and accepted April Meeting Summary
2. Review of Habitat and Ecology Task Force Document a. The Committee briefly discussed updates made to the Habitat and Ecology Task Force document as a result of the April meeting. b. David Lee and Dave Ullrich raised questions about how the Task Force groups would communicate with the full Environmental Committee, with the goal of having these groups working within the oversight of the full Committee. For now, Lindsay Frost will play the liaison role between the Habitat and Ecology Task Force; Jennifer Bolger Breceda, Dave Misky, Dave Ullrich, and Lilith Fowler will serve in that capacity for remediation, and a contact will need to be identified in July for Water Quality.
3. Remediation Task Force a. The Committee discussed the possible roles and goals of the Remediation Task force. There was some consensus that strategies for upland remediation need to be separated from sediment remediation of the Area of Concern. More discussion is needed to reach a final consensus about the appropriate role for the Remediation Task Force.
4. Next Steps a. Comments are welcome from the Committee for the Remediation Task Force. b. Co-chairs Anne Summers and Jennifer Bolger Breceda will work with HDI staff to review the main points of discussion and will draft an updated Remediation Task Force guiding document for review by the full Committee. c. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 23rd at 3PM. Harbor District, Inc. Development Committee Meeting June 21, 2018 8:30 am UWM School of Freshwater Sciences 600 E. Greenfield Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53204
Attendees Dan Druml Tim Hoelter David Misky (phone) Bruce Westling (phone) Lilith Fowler Dan Adams
Agenda
1. Welcome & Introductions
2. What is the role the Development Committee?
a. What has the committee done/discussed to date?
i. Incentivizing Quality Development
ii. Property Owner Meetings
iii. Harbor View Plaza Assistance
iv. Trash Wheel
b. What are HDI staff’s needs and value from this committee?
i. A variety of experience and backgrounds that we can leverage
ii. Network of connections that we can tap into
iii. Unified voice when approaching stakeholders and potential partners
iv. Advocating for HDI’s development priorities
1. For example - MVP advocates for/against development by pointing to their plan
2. The City will have projects in the District that they may want the committee to review and comment on
v. Taking “ownership” of several key projects
c. What is the committee doing moving forward? i. Should we choose a few key projects or advise on a broad array of topics? What projects interest the group? What projects interest HDI staff?
1. Trash Wheel
2. Riverwalk
3. Bike Connections
4. Rail and Public Transit
5. Vehicle Entryways into the District - Becher Interchange, Greenfield Interchange
6. 1st/KK & Mitchell Intersection - KK Bus Garage, Parking Lot, Mitchell St Extension
7. Potential participation in development projects
a. Think about what HDI can offer to businesses and development that are interested in the District
ii. Strategic acquisition of property (MVP has done this in the past) - can be a risky venture, could it involve Brownfield revolving loan funds?
d. Next Steps
i. Schedule monthly meetings for the next year, 1 hour each
ii. Reserve 10 minutes on each agenda for new business
iii. Send out survey to group and have them rank list above from 1 to 7
3. Other Updates and Business
a. Foot Bowl Bar
b. Riverwalk Overlay Zone
i. What development mechanism should we pursue? Downtown model (incremental) or Third Ward model (built out in larger sections)
ii. How can we structure the public access easement to allow for waterfront operations to continue?
c. We Energies & Solvay Coke Site
i. Talks with potential users continue, they are looking into infrastructure ii. HDI board may request an update regarding their environmental cleanup process
d. Trash Wheel
e. Real Estate Tours Recap
f. Harbor View Plaza
i. City Agreement
g. 1st/KK & Mitchell
4. Next Meeting - Thursday, July 19 @ 8:30 am HDI June 2018 Staff Report
PLANNING
Stormwater (Lindsay) Port Milwaukee Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Planning – 90% complete with final plan document. Symbiont (consultant) submitted final technical reports, maps, etc.
Grand Trunk Wetland Stormwater Planning – City of Milwaukee and WI Department of Natural Resources discussing scope of work with Wisconsin Coastal Management Program (funder). Grant awarding for this program has been delayed at the State level.
Trash Wheel (Lindsay) Submitted historic soil borings (thanks Michels and MMSD for sharing), a new bathymetric map, along with existing construction documents for the adjacent site to John Kellett for review as part of Phase 1 of the design contract.
Riverwalk (Dan) Met with four waterfront property owners to discuss a proposed Riverwalk. Attempted to setup meetings with two additional waterfront property owners, only to find out ownership is in transition. Also held two meetings with city staff and one meeting with the Third Ward BID to plan for Riverwalk outreach and strategy.
REDEVELOPMENT, CLEANUP, AND RESTORATION Greenfield Avenue Public Plaza (Dan, Lilith, Tony) Received approval from the City for ADA compliance of play structure and water feature design. Expecting to receive approval from DNR for dock structure soon. Lease agreement with the City for construction and ongoing maintenance of plaza is in negotiation and expected to go before the Public Works Committee on July 18th. Lease agreement with UWM is in process. Details have been finalized with We Energies to relocate utilities on plaza site and work will be completed in next two weeks. Contract with construction firm has been executed and construction is expected to begin as soon as City agreement is signed.
Habitat Hotels (Lindsay) We have started market research for the Habitat Hotels with marketing firm DRG. They will conduct “in-depth interviews” with 12 agencies/organizations/businesses throughout the summer to help determine market fit of the Habitat Hotels.
Conducted first on-the-water monitoring session with the Habitat Hotels intern in our new “Research Kayaks.” Native plants delivery has been significantly delayed this year due to issues at the nursery. Fish cut-outs have been finished and painted to add some above-water interest and education to the Habitat Hotel sites.
Fish Habitat and Connectivity (Lindsay) The Harbor District Aquatic Habitat Plan map is complete. Content is being drafted in accordance with the Area of Concern and Harbor Habitat mapping efforts.
Sediment Clean-Up (Lilith and Lindsay)
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BID (Dan/Lilith) Completed a request for proposals for a branding and identity workshop and planning process. Received five responses and interviewed two finalists. Expect to sign a contract with chosen firm shortly and begin work in July.
Economic Development (Dan) Hosted the first Harbor District Real Estate Development Tours sponsored by Plunkett Raysich Architects. Had 28 brokers, developers, and lenders join us for a 20-minute presentation and a one-hour bus tour of key development sites in the Harbor District.
OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT Education Outreach (Tony) Confirmed five schools where we will teach a three-day aquatic ecology lesson, which includes a field trip to School of Fresh Water Sciences and a free boat tour to families. Participating middle schools include Vieau, Trowbridge, Acosta, Riley, and Longfellow.
Collaborating education efforts with local organizations that specialize in water education to Milwaukee schools.
Harbor Fest (Tony) Confirmed ten family-friendly activities, four food vendors, four media sponsors, and Stephanie has raised about $10,000 in sponsorships.
Presentations/Meetings (Lilith, Dan) Greater Milwaukee Foundation donors Nature Conservancy staff St Mary’ s Cement Marchese Produce Oak Creek village staff Hansen Storage Peter Moede, Center Pointe Marina Skipper Bud’s
ADMINISTRATION AND BOARD SUPPORT Planning (Staff) Preparing annual work plan for 2018-19.
Financial (Lilith) Prepared 2018-19 Budget.