Downtown Sign Provisions May be Updated 

A new DECI committee is forming to discuss the current provisions of the City Sign Code as they relate to the Downtown area.  Special sign districts have been created for the Downtown and Water Street commercial areas.  These districts provide signage standards that are unique to the rest of the commercial area within the City.  City of Eau Claire Senior Planner Pat Ivory says in the last couple of years, within these districts, standards were adopted to permit sidewalk signs and projecting signs.  In addition, within the Downtown area, roof signs and flashing signs are permitted.  A committee that's forming will review the sign code standards and consider updates.  Members will develop recommendations that will be presented to the Plan Commission.

DECI Welcomes New Board Members

Downtown Eau Claire would like to welcome Jerry Bauer to the DECI Board of Directors.  Jerry is the founder and president of JB Systems, a company that specializes in website development.  It's located at 404 S. Barstow Street.  Jerry will, however, be representing the North River Fronts Neighborhood. He will serve a 2-year term.  Welcome Jerry!

Jerry is replacing Linda Soltis-Schroeder from the North River Fronts Neighborhood.  Linda has served on the Board for more than four years.  She and her husband Lane have given their time volunteering many hours at the festivals and giving their home for the Urban Living Tour.  Thank you Linda for your time and great knowledge!

 Also, Jason Manz of Manz Companies, recently accepted a seat on the Board.  Jason owns several properties in the North Barstow area and is representing the North Barstow/Medical BID.  He replaces Lisa Aspenson who stepped down in August. Welcome Jason!  Thank you Lisa for your service!

Thank you also to Lorraine Dixon who's stepping down from the Board.  Her products from Cadeaux Gifts, can now be found at various locations in Eau Claire.  Lorraine was a non-downtown representative.  Thank you Lorraine for your energy!

Thank you to the rest of our Board for serving in 2011!

Paula Kimbllin, DECI Board President

Robert Krause, Vice President

Ken Van Es, Treasurer

Mark Willer, Secretary

Jennifer Dooley

Marty Fisher-Blakely

Brad Groseth

Kerry Kincaid

Jeff Mares

Nick Meyer

Geoff Moeding

Dale Peters

Jennifer Pruden

Shawn Rauckman

Ben Richgruber

Mike Rindo

Caroline Roback

Cindy Wing-Reed

Welcome Johnson and Cohen Law Firm!

Johnson & Cohen, S.C. at 320 S. Barstow is the newest member of DECI!  The firm, comprised of attornies Ann Johnson, Michael Cohen, and Heather Pauls, specializes in cases involving criminal defense, OWI defense and divorce and family law.

If you'd like to know more, please visit their website! 

Get the Word Out!

Would you like a little more help publicizing your Downtown event?  Just put it on our calendar !  Go to our website and submit your event!  It's that easy! 

And when you're done with that, head to Facebook and 'like' our page-

Downtown Eau Claire!