COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - 2026-02-19
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Meeting Summary
The Community & Economic Development Committee confirmed five reappointments to Business Improvement Districts (BID 21 and BID 53) and two youth council nominations. The committee also passed an ordinance updating friendship city terminology and placed on file a resolution regarding the termination and recreation of BID 28 (Menominee Valley). No zoning changes or major development approvals were discussed.
Key Decisions (9)
Reappointment of Annette Adams to BID 21
Annette Adams reappointed to Business Improvement District Number 21 (Downtown Milwaukee) by the mayor in the 4th Aldermanic District. Adams represents MGIC and has supported activations at Red Rock Park.
Reappointment of Patricia Keating Khan to BID 21
Patricia Keating Khan reappointed to Business Improvement District Number 21 by the mayor in the 4th Aldermanic District. Khan is a building owner downtown and highlighted the BID's homelessness coordination program.
Reappointment of Michael Beloit to BID 53
Michael Beloit reappointed to Business Improvement District Number 53 (Deer District) by the mayor in the 4th Aldermanic District. Beloit works for the Milwaukee Bucks on Deer District development.
Reappointment of Jill Ingalls to BID 53
Jill Ingalls reappointed to Business Improvement District Number 53 (Deer District) by the mayor in the 4th Aldermanic District. Ingalls works for the Milwaukee Bucks; BID 53 is in its third operating year.
Reappointment of Rich Lundt to BID 53
Rich Lundt reappointed to Business Improvement District Number 53 by the mayor. Lundt oversees the Trade Hotel in Deer District and has served since the BID's inception.
Nomination of Arias Deanand to Milwaukee Youth Council
Arias Deanand nominated as the 14th District representative to the Milwaukee Youth Council. She attends Reagan High School.
Nomination of Asia Marie Gilmore to Milwaukee Youth Council
Asia Marie Gilmore nominated as the 15th Aldermanic District representative to the Milwaukee Youth Council. She previously participated in the Common Council summer earn and learn program.
Friendship City Terminology Ordinance
Ordinance updating sister cities terminology to correctly reference 'Friendship City' consistent with Sister Cities International standards. Technical correction to existing ordinance.
BID 28 Menominee Valley Resolution Placed on File
Resolution 240483 regarding termination of Business Improvement District Number 28 (Menominee Valley) and creation of a new Menominee Valley Business Improvement District was placed on file without action.
Development Activity (2)
New Music Venue at Deer District
New music venue opening next week with Rainbow Kitten Surprise as opening performance. Part of ongoing Deer District development.
Trade Hotel Second Floor Renovation
Concepting underway for second floor Solomons cocktail lounge with live music programming planned over next couple months.
Market Signals (4)
Commercial Demand
Deer District BID 53 is in its third operating year with continued programming expansion including holiday markets and cultural celebrations, indicating strong commercial activity in the entertainment district.
Commercial Demand
A new convention center hotel proposal was mentioned as potentially adding to the city rather than competing with existing upscale properties like the Trade Hotel.
Sentiment
Downtown Milwaukee BID 21 is nationally recognized for its homelessness coordination program, with ambassadors providing direct services and housing placement.
Infrastructure
BID 21 operates an ambassador program that has been emulated by other districts (15th District), suggesting successful model for district management.