Business Improvement District Board Minutes
Noon, February 17, 2026
Fremont Art Association, 92 West 6th Street Fremont NE 68025
Board Present: Tom Coday, J J Bixby, Howard Krasne, Lindi Janulewicz, Daniel Cech
Absent: Roxie Kracl, Kevin Main, Berta Quintero, Brenden Murray
Guests: Lainey Paquette (Mainstreet) Jasmine De Luna
1. Meeting was called to order by Tom Coday at 12:07 pm. Roll call was taken. Those
present are identified above, a quorum was determined. Tom Coday identified that a
copy of the Open Meeting Act was available in the room for inspection.
2. Motion to accept minutes of January 20, 2026, was moved by Howard Krasne. and
seconded by Linda Janulewicz carried 5/0 vote.
Possible Action #1 – Trashcans, benches and picnic tables. Howard reported that benches
have been received. It was discussed that the city would be installing on their timeline. No
action taken.
Possible Action #2 – Marketing grants. There were various discussions on how to proceed.
We will revisit at next meeting. No action taken.
Possible Action #3 Parking Lots Downtown. City is mostly on schedule and will be receiving
bids shortly. They will bid for the screening/walls but expect the screening to come in high.
No action taken.
Committee reports:
a. Financial Report. Provided. No action taken.
1. Marketing Committee Report. No report. No action taken.
c. Future Project Committee Report. No report. No action taken.
d. Design Committee Report No report. No action taken.
MainStreet Report was given by Lainey Paquette on upcoming events MainStreet Chamber
Coffee March 17th at 9:00 am.
Motion to adjourn at 12:45 was made by Howard Krasne. and seconded by Daniel Cech
carried 5/0 vote.
Next meeting March 17, 2026 at 92 West 6thStreet.
JJ Bixby
Bixby Financial Services