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CITY OF MUSKEGON
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) /
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRA)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
December 13, 2022
The meeting was held in the City Commission Chambers. Chairperson M. Bottomley called the
meeting to order at 10:30 AM and roll was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Bottomley, M. Johnson Sr., J. Seyferth, B. Hastings, D. Pollock,
J. Wallace Jr., J. Riegler, J. Moore, S. Black
MEMBERS ABSENT: H. Sytsema (excused), M. Kleaveland
STAFF PRESENT: P. Wills, Director of Strategic Initiatives; D. Alexander,
Downtown Manager, S. Pulos, Administrative Assistant for
Development Services, J. Eckholm, Development Services
Director, C. Hood, Development Services Analyst, D. Santiago-
Sweet, Community Engagement Manager, S. Wilson, City
Treasurer, L. Mikesell, Deputy City Manager
OTHERS PRESENT: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by B. Hastings, second by J. Moore, to approve the regular meeting minutes for October
11, 2022. Voice vote, all approved.
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUSINESS
A. Brownfield Plan Amendment – 1st Amendment, Adelaide Pointe. (Pete Wills)
Outline of the request: Adelaide Pointe QOZB, LLC has submitted a Brownfield Plan
Amendment (1st Amendment) for the Adelaide Pointe Project - a 35-acre mixed use waterfront
development project including winter boat storage, marina space, In/Out forklift boat storage,
commercial/retail, and up to 400 housing units. The initial Brownfield Plan Amendment was
approved by the BRA on Oct 12, 2021 and City Commission on Oct 26, 2021.
This 1st Amendment BPA has been prepared to add state school tax capture for reimbursement of
costs related to Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) eligible activities during the first three immediate
phases of redevelopment. Future amendments to this amended BPA may be pursued for phases
four and five of the development.
Background: The project seeks to transform the 35-acre site into a development that will expand
public access to waterfront activities through the creation of a 280-slip marina, up to 400 new
residential condominium units, dry stack marina and boat storage, and
commercial/retail space. Plans for the site have begun and will continue through Fall 2030. Total
private investment, not including property acquisition, is approximately $250 million.
Redevelopment consists of five phases that are anticipated to be completed by 2030. Phases one
through three are the focus of this amended BPA. Total private investment in Phases one through
three, not including property acquisition, is approximately $125,000,000.
Staff recommendation: City staff has reviewed the Adelaide Pointe Project Brownfield Plan
Amendment (1st Amendment) and recommends approval.
Motion: Motion by D. Pollock, seconded by J. Seyferth, to approve the resolution for the
Brownfield Plan Amendment (1st Amendment) for the Adelaide Pointe Project and further request
staff to set a public hearing before the Muskegon City Commission to consider adoption of the
plan.
Roll Call Vote:
M. Bottomley: Yes D. Pollock: Yes B. Hastings: Yes
M. Johnson Sr: Yes J. Seyferth: Yes S. Black: Yes
J. Wallace Jr.: Yes J. Riegler: Yes J. Moore: Yes
All in favor, motion passes.
B. Brownfield Development and Reimbursement Agreement, 1st Addendum, Adelaide
Pointe. (Pete Wills)
Outline of the request: Adelaide Pointe QOZB (APQ), LLC has submitted a Development and
Reimbursement Agreement (1st Amendment) for the approved Brownfield Plan for the Adelaide
Pointe Project - a 35-acre mixed use waterfront development project located at 1148 and 1204
West Western Ave.
Background: The project seeks to transform the 35-acre site into a development that will expand
public access to waterfront activities through the creation of a 280-slip marina, up to 400 new
residential condominium units, dry stack marina and boat storage, and
commercial/retail space. Plans for the site have begun and will continue through Fall 2030. Total
private investment, not including property acquisition, is approximately $250 million.
Staff recommendation: Staff has reviewed the Development and Reimbursement Agreement,
along with the city attorney, and recommends approval.
Motion: Motion by B. Hastings, seconded by J. Moore, to approve the Development and
Reimbursement Agreement (1st Amendment) for the approved Brownfield Plan for Adelaide
Pointe QOZB, LLC (Adelaide Pointe Project).
Roll Call Vote:
M. Bottomley: Yes D. Pollock: Yes B. Hastings: Yes
M. Johnson Sr: Yes J. Seyferth: Yes S. Black: Yes
J. Wallace Jr.: Yes J. Riegler: Yes J. Moore: Yes
All in favor, motion passes.
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BUSINESS
Agenda Item A: Lakeshore Art Festival Introductions and Update (Ann Meisch)
Outline of request: Staff is asking the DDA board to approve the contract and budget as
presented by Ann Meisch for the Lakeshore Art Festival and Makers Mark for 2023 for co-chairs
Bre McCarthy and Pam Ackley
Motion: Motion by J. Seyferth, seconded by J. Riegler the contract and budget as presented by
Ann Meisch for the Lakeshore Art Festival and Makers Mark for 2023 for co-chairs Bre
McCarthy and Pam Ackley
All in favor, motion passes.
Agenda Item B: DDA Financial Statement 11-30-22 (City Finance)
Outline of request: Staff is asking the DDA board to review and accept the financial statement
for Nov. 30, 2022. In doing so, the board will need to approve an amended FY 2022-23 budget.
Background: Good news. The DDA's tax increment revenues have been projected $80,000
higher than when you approved the fiscal year 2022-23 budget in June. The increase comes from
rising taxable values of properties within the DDA. The Treasurer's Office estimate of the DDA
tax increment revenues - which will be posted to the DDA account in an April timeframe - is
now $401,039.
Staff recommendation: To amend the FY 2022-23 budget and accept the Nov. 30, 2022
financial statement.
Motion I: Made by J. Riegler, seconded by J. Moore, move to amend the FY 2022-23 budget as
presented.
Roll Call Vote:
M. Bottomley: Yes D. Pollock: Yes B. Hastings: Yes
M. Johnson Sr: Yes J. Seyferth: Yes S. Black: Yes
J. Wallace Jr.: Yes J. Riegler: Yes J. Moore: Yes
All in favor, motion passes.
Motion II: Made by J. Riegler., seconded by B. Hastings, move to accept the Nov. 30, 2022
financial statement.
Roll Call Vote:
M. Bottomley: Yes D. Pollock: Yes B. Hastings: Yes
M. Johnson Sr: Yes J. Seyferth: Yes S. Black: Yes
J. Wallace Jr.: Yes J. Riegler: Yes J. Moore: Yes
All in favor, motion passes.
Agenda Item C: GLOW Request for a DDA Donation (Dave Alexander and GLOW)
Outline of request: GLOW -the non-profit that for the past two holiday seasons has lit up
Downtown Muskegon like never before -has a deficit and issues with vandalism that has it
requesting financial support from the DDA.
Background: Please see Terry Puffer's email with GLOW's request for a $5,000 contribution.
Mr. Puffer plans to be at your meeting. The DDA has paid about $19,000 for downtown pole
wraps -- $4,000 over budget -- that will be removed, stored and reinstalled next year.
Staff recommendation: None. This is a DDA decision.
Motion: Made by J. Riegler, seconded by M. Johnson Sr, move to donate $5,000.00 (Five
Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents) to GLOW to help finance the 2022 downtown holiday lights.
Roll Call Vote:
M. Bottomley: Yes D. Pollock: Yes B. Hastings: Yes
M. Johnson Sr: Yes J. Seyferth: Yes S. Black: Yes
J. Wallace Jr.: Yes J. Riegler: Yes J. Moore: Yes
All in favor, motion passes.
Agenda Item D: Façade Grant Award Recommendation (Dave Alexander)
Outline of request: After staff and DDA committee recommended approval, staff is asking for
approval of a façade grant for $15,000 for Carlisle's, 470 W. Western in the southwest corner of
the city's Trinity Arena.
Background: The facade program has requests more than $10,000 to be reviewed by staff, DDA
committee (which is Brad Hastings currently) and approved by the DDA board. Your first
completed application is from Carlisle's for a patio enclosure and an entrance walkway and
awning. Combined, both improvements are more than $30,000, meeting the one-to-one match.
The quotes are included in your agenda packet.
Staff recommendation: Development Services Division and Brad Hasting are recommending
approval of the Carlisle's façade grant at $15,000.
Motion: Made by J. Wallace Jr., seconded by J. Seyferth, move to approve a $15,000 façade
grant for Carlisle's, require Carlisle’s adherence to city ordinances and building permits and
direct staff to execute the grant award.
Roll Call Vote:
M. Bottomley: Yes D. Pollock: Yes B. Hastings: Yes
M. Johnson Sr: Yes J. Seyferth: Yes S. Black: Yes
J. Wallace Jr.: Yes J. Riegler: Yes J. Moore: Yes
All in favor, motion passes.
Agenda Item E: Update on the BID and DDA’s Future Role (Dave Alexander and John
Riegler). Discussion only, no action taken.
Agenda Item F: BRA-DDA Meeting Schedule for 2023 (Dave Alexander)
Outline of request: Set meeting dates for 2023
Background: Traditionally, the BRA-DDA meetings in city hall the second Tuesday of every
month at 10:30 a.m. if there is business to conduct.
Staff recommendation: Approve the attached 2023 BRA-DDA meeting schedule.
Motion: Made by J. Riegler, seconded by J. Moore, move to approve the 2023 BRA-DDA
meeting schedule.
All in favor, motion passes.
Agenda Item G: Downtown Muskegon Annual Meeting at the Block, January 25, 4:30pm.
Information only, no action taken.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
AJOURNMENT
12:07pm