Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management

THAT the content of the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management agenda for Thursday, June 12, 2025, be adopted as amended: Addition of agenda Item 8.1 - 2026 Goals and Priority Planning

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management held on Thursday, May 8, 2025 be adopted as presented and forwarded to Council for receipt at its next regular meeting.

THAT the Collingwood Downtown BIA Board of Management accepts the Financial Statement for the period ending May 31, 2025 as presented.

THAT the Collingwood Downtown Board of Management Business Improvement Area (BIA) endorse the Accounts Payable Vouchers for the period up to June 12, 2025 in the amount of $36,252.33 as presented.

THAT the minutes of the Maintenance and Beautification Advisory Committee be received as presented.

THAT the minutes of the Improvement Advisory Committee be received as presented.

THAT the minutes of the Promotion Advisory Committee be received as presented.

THAT the General Manager monthly report be received as presented.

THAT the Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management approve the following Draft 2026 Goals and Objectives including any identified budget considerations: Improve the BIA experience by advocating on Town-led initiatives & developments, including: implementation of the Downtown Master Plan; development of the Arts Centre, MURF, Terminals Point projects; Zoning By-law Development, Parking Accommodation Study; Improve the BIA experience by working with Simcoe County and the municipality to improve mental health and homelessness issues; Increase number of visitors to downtown by expanding and improving BIA programming, marketing and decor in collaboration with Tourism Strategy Implementation; Improve the BIA experience by advocating the review and update to the joint MOU, including maintenance of gardens, by-laws, and continued maintenance staff support; Improve the BIA experience by enhancing and increasing wayfinding initiatives to encourage exploration throughout the downtown and improved connections to the waterfront. AND THAT the Draft 2026 Goals and Objectives document be forwarded to Legislative Services for consideration in the Draft 2026 Municipal Budget.

THAT the meeting of the Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management be hereby adjourned at 8:58 a.m.

THAT the Downtown Collingwood BIA Board of Management approve the following Draft 2026 Goals and Objectives including any identified budget considerations: 1. Improve the BIA experience by advocating on Town-led initiatives & developments, including: implementation of the Downtown Master Plan; development of the Arts Centre, MURF, Terminals Point projects; Zoning By-law Development, Parking Accommodation Study; 2. Improve the BIA experience by working with Simcoe County and the municipality to improve mental health and homelessness issues; 3. Increase number of visitors to downtown by expanding and improving BIA programming, marketing and decor in collaboration with Tourism Strategy Implementation; 4. Improve the BIA experience by advocating the review and update to the joint MOU, including maintenance of gardens, by-laws, and continued maintenance staff support; 5. Improve the BIA experience by enhancing and increasing wayfinding initiatives to encourage exploration throughout the downtown and improved connections to the waterfront. AND THAT the Draft 2026 Goals and Objectives document be forwarded to Legislative Services for consideration in the Draft 2026 Municipal Budget.