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Commercial Street CID

The Commercial Street Community Improvement District, the CID, is a political subdivision of the State of Missouri, established by petition and approved by City Council in 2009, then renewed for fifteen years in 2019. It is funded by a special sales tax on retail sales within the district. Those funds pay for public improvement projects, services for the district, special events, landscaping, the upkeep of public spaces, and the district’s marketing and promotion.

The Board of Directors is governed by the district’s Petition and Bylaws. The CID is a nonprofit political subdivision of the State of Missouri, governed by CID statutes.

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Mission Statement

The Historic C-Street CID is tasked with fostering a thriving business, entertainment, and residential community alive with culture, heritage, and creativity.

The Board of Directors is governed by the district’s Petition and Bylaws. The CID is a nonprofit political subdivision of the State of Missouri, governed by CID statutes.

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Board Members

President
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Travis Tindall
N FORM Architecture
Vice President
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Irene Schaefer
Moon City Pub
Treasurer
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Teresa Emerson
Property Owner
Secretary
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Amanda Ohlensehlen
City of Springfield, Economic Vitality
Board Member
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Heidi Herrman Bacon
Heidi Herrman Studio & Gallery
Board Member
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Matt Blevins
Property Owner
Board Member
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Joe Gidman
Cafe Cusco • Chabom • Van Gogh’s • La Roux

Board Meetings

The CID Board of Directors meets on the second Thursday of each month, 10:00 to 11:00 AM, at the Victory Mission Administrative Building, 1715 N. Boonville. Anyone who wants to be part of what is happening on Commercial Street is welcome to attend.

Public Comment & Sponsorship

To submit a public comment, email historiccstreet@gmail.com

To request sponsorship funding from the CID for an upcoming event on C-Street, fill out the Event Sponsorship Request form.

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CID Standing Committees

General Maintenance Committee
First Monday of every month, 1:00 pm,
Commercial Club Building (299 E. Commercial St.)
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Advertising Committee
Third Tuesday of every month, 1:00 pm,
Commercial Club Building (299 E. Commercial St.)
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Visitor Experience Committee
Fourth Tuesday of the month, 1:00 pm.
Commercial Club Building (299 E. Commercial St.)
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Upcoming Meeting Agendas

CID Special Committees

Budget Committee
Meets intermittently to discuss the district’s budget.

Sales Tax Increase Committee
Meets intermittently to weigh a possible sales tax increase in the district.

Ad Hoc Committees
Temporary committees formed to resolve specific issues.

Minutes Of Past Meetings

CID Assets & Resources