The BID meeting was shorter than normal as the board is now going into retreat. The next step for BID is to make a report on how the raise on minimum wage effects local businesses for the next city council meeting. #218j2

The BID deliberates on the 'Downtown Next Steps' initiative, talk of bump outs for local businesses on Main Street onto the sidewalk/street is a controversial issue. #218j2

The mayor of Durango Jessika Buell brings up the issue of minimum wage in Durango, the BID will create a presentation for the next city council meeting on how this will affect local businesses if it is raised. #218j2

The Durango Business Improvement District meeting is starting in 10 minutes. There is no zoom link for this meeting. #218j2

The Durango Business Improvement District Monthly Board of Directors Meeting starts in about one hour. On the agenda is the annual marketing report for 2024 and the Durango 101 program. The link to the agenda can be found here - durangogov.hylandcloud.com/221agendaonl... #218j2

The Durango School District 9-R Received a $90,000 dollar donation from the La Plata County CSU extension office. The project will consist of a 700 foot waterline, and 90 garden beds available to students and residents. An additional $125,000 is needed to complete the project. #218j2

The Durango city council meeting discussed many issues including the merger of the Durango welcome center and Durango area tourism into the city of Durango Municipal Corporation of which was voted in. Fire mitigation was also discussed, but was pushed to the next city council meeting.
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