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Downtown Advisory Board

Board Responsibilities

The Downtown Advisory Board (DAB) acts as a deliberative and review body representing the interests of downtown property owners, residents and merchants (the downtown community).  This board is composed of seven (7) members, with one (1) member representing the hospitality industry; one (1) member representing the retail industry; one (1) member being a property owner; one (1) member living in the Downtown Overlay District (DO); and three (3) members serving at large with a vested interest in the DO District. Members serve two-year terms.

Meeting Time & Location

Third Monday of each month from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Next Meetings:

  • Monday, November 18 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Frisco Event Center
  • Monday, December 16 | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Memorial Auditorium

 

Downtown Pittsburg Strategic Plan

On Tuesday, October 22, Olsson presented the final draft of their Downtown Strategic Plan to the City Commission during a special study session. The City Commission voted unanimously to accept the strategic plan during their regularly scheduled meeting. City staff and stakeholders will work together in the coming months and years to utilize the plan to guide future project planning in the downtown district.

Download Strategic Plan Document

 

Small Business Saturday November 30

Join us for Small Business Saturday on November 30! Make plans to shop local and support our businesses right here in Pittsburg.

 

Holiday Window Display Contest

Sign up your business to participate in our Holiday Window Display Contest sponsored by the Downtown Advisory Board, KOAM TV, The Morning Sun, AMI Radio & Pittsburg Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Volunteers Needed!

The Downtown Advisory Board is looking for volunteers to serve on the board. Applications will be accepted through December 3. See link below to apply:

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION

 

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following board approval.

Agendas

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Meeting Notes

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Members

  • Ben Fowler (property owner), Downtown Chair
  • Ashlee Ricks (at large), Downtown Co-Chair
  • Darcie Shultz (downtown resident), Secretary
  • Blaise Main (hospitality)
  • TreAnna Mulkin (at large)
  • Skip Urich (retail)
  • Stephanie Watts (at large)

 


    Contact Information

    Kim Froman
    Director of Community Development & Housing
    201 W. 4th St.
    Pittsburg, KS 66762
    Email
    620-230-5550

    Sarah Runyon
    Community Development Specialist
    201 W. 4th St.
    Pittsburg, KS 66762
    Email
    (620) 230-5637