The North Saddle Creek Business Improvement District (BID) held a meeting on April 7, 2023, at the Homy Inn. The attendees included Sue Finkle, Deena Hannum, Joshwa Hannum, April Jackson, Molly Kliment-Jenkins, and Pete Festerson. The following are the key takeaways from the meeting:
- The Saddlecreek closing has been postponed for three years due to flood plain revamp
- The BID is considering a first year budget to include litter/trash and security.
- The City Council agreed to fund a design contract with Ollson and Associates to develop streetscapes. The BID will be able to create a conceptual design and raise money to meet with the public before the preliminary and final design concepts.
- The BID plans to apply for grants for a complete design plus initial capital needs (such as lights and landscaping)
- Public engagement will also be held to discuss the name of the area at Metcalfe Park, weather depending. May 4th at 7pm-8:30, May 6 at 10AM-11:30