Downtown Main Street Reconstruction Task Force
Road work and infrastructure projects can bring short-term challenges to local businesses. In the long term, better infrastructure and public space will benefit your business and the community. Improved street conditions and traffic flow will give customers better access to your business and make an inviting area for customers to linger.
With this positive outcome in mind, we want you to be prepared for the construction that lies ahead!
The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce is a great resource for learning what businesses are open during construction.
Main Street Matters Forum
Read The Downtown Main Street Task Force Recommendations Report.
Purpose/Vision: The Downtown Main Street Reconstruction Task Force was created in order to plan a strategic course of action for reconstruction of Main Street and to oversee, identify and delineate needs and preferences of the community for this area.
Background: Sponsored by Alderperson Tom Pasch and brought to City Council from the Public Works Commission, a resolution was adopted February 2, 2021 to form a Downtown Main Street Reconstruction Task Force.
Task Force Members include representation from:
Mayor Emily McFarland
Manager of Economic Development and Strategic Initiatives: Mason Becker
City Council: Alderperson Myron Moldenhauer & Alderperson Steve Board
Watertown Main Street Program: Vacant
Downtown Business Owner: Amber Smith
City Engineering Department: Andrew Beyer
Watertown Historic and Downtown Design Commission: Michael Trego
Wisconsin Department of Transportation: Michelle Ellias
Watertown Chamber of Commerce Member: Andy Grinwald
Watertown RDA: Ryan Wagner
Citizen at Large: Laurie Hoffmann