MINUTES 1. Call to order 7:09 By Jim Burnet 2. Open Public Meetings Act 3. Pledge of Allegiance

1. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Committee Room - Hartley Dodge Memorial Building January 16, 2014-7:00 PM REORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES 1. Call to order 7:09 By Jim Burnet 2. Open Public Meetings Act 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Swearing In Ceremony – Barb Short 5. Oath of Office for reappointed Commissioners – By Councilman Pat Rowe Maureen Byrne, Bradley Cramer, Lisa Ellis, Mark Fabyanski, Mike Kopas, Russell Stern 6. Election of New Executive Board Executive Board Slate Chairperson: Russell Stern Vice Chairperson: Maureen Byrne, Mark Fabyanski Treasurer: Brad Cramer Recording Secretary: Lisa Ellis Member-at-Large: Craig Erezuma 7. Discussion & Nominations from the floor Lisa Ellis submitted for Secretary. Discussion initiated by Russell Stern to amend bilaws to have co-vicechairs. Motion: Russell Stern, second Lisa Ellis. Unanimous approval. Motion to advance the slate of officers as slated. Motion: Pat Rowe. Second Maureen Byrne. Unanimous approval. 8. Adjournment of Reorganization Meeting 7:19

2. Minutes, Jan. 16Page 1 of 3 • Call to order 7:19 • Roll Call Present: Carla Brady, James Burnet, Maureen Byrne, Ben Cahill, Brad Cramer, Lisa Ellis, Craig Erezuma, Mark Fabyanski, Mike Kopas, Pat Rowe, Barb Short (7:25), Russell Stern, Steve Whitehorn (7:15), Marsha Ann Zimmerman (7:40) Absent: Bob Conley, Peter Flemming, Garry Herzog, Larry Jasen, Wayne Lajewski, Carmen Vacchiano • Approval of December 2013 minutes Motion: PAT ROWE, Second: MIKE KOPAS. Passed. Abstentions: Pat Rowe, Barb Short. • Treasurer’s Report: BHD brought in $50,570.00. Net Income $13,900.40. Balance sheet as of Dec. 31, 2013: $150,004.01 • Mayor’s Report: NA • Council Liaison Report: The DDC welcomed Pat Rowe. Pat introduced himself and said he looks forward to working with everybody. • Planning Board Report: approved subdivision Belleau and Chateau Thierry. Realogy short on parking. Removing circle and putting in 30 new spots. Sign application for Walgreens coming up at next planning board mtg. S&F to provide advisory vis a vis signage. • Zoning Board Report: DDC provided suggestions on TIRO application. Monday the zoning board approved Investors application. Many of the DDC requests were put into use. Thanks Eric, Craig and Russell. • Foundation Report a. Grant Request Approved Eric Range added as a member of the Foundation 10. Discussion: Vision For 2014 a. Volunteer Recruitment/Partners: Building a list. Have 9 volunteers so far. Laura and Jim organizing an event at Rocco’s to get volunteers involved in all projects and events. Informal. Everyone bring a friend. Carla to print an invitation. MOTION: Set aside no more than $3000 for a party. Motion STEVE WHITEHORN, second PAT ROWE. Abstention Brad Cramer. b. Business Development: Russell asked Do we as the DDC want to aggressively recruit new tenants? Should we put together a list of future tenants knowing that the deal really comes down to the landlord?

3. Minutes, Jan. 16Page 2 of 3 • Russell continued discussion asking how can we help merchants avoid putting off customers and instead create a more positive shopping experience as a merchant. Suggested creating focus groups for interested merchants providing free advice. Brad talked about his experience hiring a “Mystery Shopper” and the report they provided which he found useful. Maureen suggested that we advise the Chamber to do such a program. Mike thinks we should partner with Chamber so that non-Chamber members can participate. Jim suggested that the ddc offers this to all Madison businesses 50/50 split. Brad will get info on Mystery Shopper, Mike to help create program. • c. New Events/New Projects/new partnerships: • Bowtie Cinema Marquee ribbon cutting—partner with HPC, MACA and Recreation for a Red Carpet Affair. Show old clips of Madison. Sport clips; • Health and Wellness Fair submitted by Maureen Byrne. Barb Short mentioned that Quest is partnering with Mayor on related program. Carla Brady said Drew is initiating a wellness series. Carla, Barb and Maureen to collaborate on possible event. • Wayfinding signs including kiosks and landscaping. PIC working on coordination of this project. • Wi-Fi– Craig explained how a captive wi-fi portalcan light up fields. Can target shoppers. Lots of ways to use. Public Bands for police and fire. • Portable Performance Space: Partner with MACA rug and backdrop to create performance space. • 11. Committee Reports: • Sign & Façade creating Regular meeting schedule: At town Hall. • University Relations: MAD Shuttle is no longer viable beyond the grant. It is an $80,000/year venture. Corporate partners would help support financially, but expand the route in a negative way. • Town Tour: Drew is increasing international student program which will increase the Town Tour numbers. Might need some multilingual tour guides. • Public Improvement Committee: New Projects. Next meeting Thursday Jan 23, 8:30am.

4. Minutes, Jan. 16Page 3 of 3 12. Ad Hoc Committee Reports a. Taste of Madison- Apr. 7 Vintner year. Madison is the only NJ location. Typically this means that we add an additional 100 tickets. Vintners have exclusivity agreement. Amrish considering bringing beer and spirits. b. Farmers Market – June 5-October 16, 1-6pm Expanding Buy Fresh, Give Fresh to be weekly. DDC can support FM by taking a week or two and doing the deliveries. c. May Day: Mara, Suzy, Leslie are in!!!!!! d. Bottle Hill Day: Saturday, Sept. 27. Fireworks at Drew Friday or Saturday. e. Art Banner Gallery: Planning for next season. Aiming for 12-14 artists. Deb Starker is beginning marketing. Considering Pre-bid session with artists at May Day party to create excitement. 13. Assistant Borough Administrator’s Report a) Madison Magazine: Put out by Village Profile 7500 copies. Goes to hotels, schools, realtors, merchants. Village Profile sell the ads and give 15% the proceeds to the borough, DDC and Chamber. Time for a new edition. Goes to print Sept. Ready Nov. Motion to support. PAT ROWE. Second LISA ELLIS. Unanimous approval. CEO council: Barb presented– Goals and mission. Stakeholder collaboration. Biannual meeting next week. Keynote speaker encouraging social responsibility. Sen. Dick Codey. Bucky Pizarelli. Internship program at Drew funded by CEOs. 14. Old Business a. Sidewalk map: Craig, Mike and Russ will mark and rank places that need work. b. Cook Plaza: Carmen speaking with landscapers. 15. New Business a. Approve 2014 Meeting Schedule: Unanimous approval b. Promoting reduced cost of merchant parking permit. Council dropped the cost. Encourage merchants to buy parking permits and park in the lot instead of taking up valuable shopper parking spaces. 16. Invitation for discussion from the public: None 17. Adjournment 9:04