North Saddle Creek BID Minutes
Friday, February 17, 2023
In-Person @ DoSpace
Attendance: Deena Hannum, Joshwa Hannum, April Jackson, Eric Janosek, Molly Kliment-Jenkins, Steve Pham and public attendees (Neighborhood residents: Dick bab – neig Mary Jo sillivack neighbor, matthew,)
Agenda & Minutes:
Call to order 9:03 AM
1. Opening remarks & Introductions
2.
Description
of what the Board of BID does, members of BID
3. Olsen Engineering creating master plan, Pete Festerson is coordinating a meeting with them in March. They will be doing some public engagement. Still looking for potential dates…
4. Narrow down names – drive business traffic is primary goal.
a. Metcalfe
b. Country Club
c. Saddle Creek
d.
The Homie
e.
The Hollows
f.
The Creek
g.
The New Saddle Creek
h.
Saddle Creek Club
i. The Club at Saddlecreek
5. How to engage public:
a. FAQ – who we are, opportunities for folks to ask questions,
b. Facebook page
c. Google form
d. Mailer? To whom?
e. Website
f. Nextdoor
g. Neighborhood associations (Walnut Hill, Country Club, Metcalfe Harrison, Gifford Park, Dundee)
h. Omaha.com
i. Media outlets – news release
6. Meeting times/days March 9 (7pm) and 11 (9-11am) at potential locations... reach out for availability.
a. Waypoint - Josh
b. Omar/Citylight – Steve
c. GBT - Molly
7. Public remarks:
Make it bike friendly: not bike friendly through Saddlecreek (no bike lane possible but better curb cuts, wider sidewalk, designated bike route)
8. Closing Remarks
Meeting concluded 9:43