[OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round-up

Wed May 27 10:17:53 PDT 2020

  1.  Parklets - there seems to be a lot of interest in creating parklet programs to allow expansion of restaurant or other uses in public spaces. We hosted a webinar a couple years ago w/Matthew Klebes (former executive director of The Dalles Main Street) on their parklet program. They were the first in our network to undertake this type of project. Attached is a copy of their applications and here is a link to the presentation Parklet Prezi Presentation<https://prezi.com/rsdbtvyuycd2/copy-of-the-dalles-main-street-parklets/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy>

  *   Please be sure to share any of your efforts over the listserv!

  1.  City of Woodburn Shop Safe, Eat Safe, Be Safe video: Click Here<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0UJGM_y-bA>

  1.  Resources:

  *   Treasury guidelines and application<https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/sJJplICkBnxJRSYpqnzs3g> form on loan forgiveness of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) have been released.
  *   National Association of Nonprofits Non-profits and Covid-19 resource page: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/nonprofits-and-coronavirus-covid-19 - this has tons of useful info for nonprofits and it also include an analysis of rules around the PPP.
  *   Main Street America: https://www.mainstreet.org/howwecanhelp/resourcecenter/mainstreetforward
  *   U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Guide: https://www.uschamber.com/co/small-business-coronavirus

  1.  Webinars:

  *   American for the Arts free PPP Loan Forgiveness webinar<https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/5DnRP6EiP_uQ7nBsIfF0IQ> on Friday, May 29th at 3:00 pm EDT.
Speakers include:

Robert L. Lynch, Americans for the Arts President and CEO, will provide an update on the latest legislative developments as it relates to PPP Loans in Congress.

Sarah Mercer, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Shareholder Attorney, will give detailed guidance on the Treasury Department's newly released PPP Loan Forgiveness application and instructions.

Nina Ozlu Tunceli, Americans for the Arts Action Fund Executive Director, will join Sarah in hosting a Q & A of specific challenges arts organizations and self-employed artists are facing with the PPP forgiveness guidelines.

  *   Complete Streets 301: Putting People First webinar recaps<http://action.smartgrowthamerica.org/salsa/track.jsp?v=2&c=I4%2Fvk75fXex%2FYE1ffWgTTwApRFdyBlRW>: This month, Smart Growth America hosted a webinar about community responses to COVID-19<http://action.smartgrowthamerica.org/salsa/track.jsp?v=2&c=RWPsCeRAPP5jXfjvTyMpXzZfYxo61OQH> through Complete Streets and other transportation initiatives. You can view a recording of the webinar or download a PDF of the presentation on their blog. They also recently published the recording of last month's webinar about how Minneapolis has worked to prioritize pedestrians<http://action.smartgrowthamerica.org/salsa/track.jsp?v=2&c=P5yE%2FQ3YRdEMcXjhbLwMIQApRFdyBlRW> and advance multimodal transportation through advocacy, policy, and safer street design.

  1.  OMS "Mornings on Main" Notes from Tuesday, May 26:

  *   Re-opening Conversation:

Lakeview - restaurants are re-inventing the spaces they have control of such as using off-street parking and covered sidewalk space for outdoor dining. Retail is still struggling w/mask requirements and salons are finding it difficult to do their job.

Klamath Falls - working with the city on a manual on parklets and pedlets although they have it in their city ordinance that alcohol isn't allowed in public spaces.

Beaverton - the city is working on an approval process to use public spaces and also looking at options for a full-width street closure. They have seen one business use a private parking lot for outdoor dining.

Albany - the mayor and restaurants worked together for a streamlined permitting process allowing internal staff decision rather having requests go before city council to use public spaces. Also looking at feasibility of turning one of the two-lane, one-way streets into a 1-lane that preserves parking but would allow for outdoor seating

Pendleton - they are looking at the feasibility of using streets and outdoor spaces for dining but aren't sure if the city is supportive

  *   Outdoor Signage:

Coos Bay has developed friendly "keep your distance" signage to use at the Farmers Market

  *   Closures:
Not seeing too many closures to date from the folks on the call; reports that it is challenging but doing ok; some businesses taking the opportunity to do remodeling
  *   Social Media:

Beaverton - working on doing a social media guide for businesses; seeking examples from other communities

Woodburn - doing a lot of social media updates as well as phone calls w/businesses

  *   Other Training Topics:

Funding plans/ideas for main street organizations

Ideas/examples to keep main street promotion committees engaged and effective (e.g., Beaverton has cancelled all events through 2020 although may put together a trick or treat if it seems appropriate closer to that date, but otherwise focusing on blogs, email newsletter, etc.; Albany hosted a virtual follow the chalk drawing event w/ the visitor's association as part of an Albany Loves Mom activity; Klamath Falls is delaying start of Summer Live Music and looking at how to right size events)
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