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CITY OF MUSKEGON
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) /
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRA)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
March 14, 2023
The meeting was held in the City Commission Chambers. Chairperson M. Bottomley called the
meeting to order at 10:35 AM and roll was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Bottomley, B. Tarrant, K. Reid, M. Kleaveland, J. Wallace Jr., J.
Moore, J. Seyferth, H. Sytsema, M. Johnson Sr., B. Hastings, D.
Pollock,
MEMBERS ABSENT: S. Black, J. Riegler
STAFF PRESENT: P. Wills, Director of Strategic Initiatives; D. Alexander,
Downtown Manager, C. Alexander, Development Analyst, S.
Pulos, Planner II for Development Services, W. Webster,
Administrative Assistant, D. VanderHeide, Director of DPW, Jake
Eckholm, Director of Development Services, S. Wilson, Treasurer
OTHERS PRESENT: Jon Rooks, Judith Hissom
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by K. Reid, second by J. Seyferth, to approve the regular meeting minutes for February
14, 2023. Voice vote, all approved.
Agenda Item IV. A.: BROWNFIELD PLAN AMENDMENT-2ND
AMENDMENT
Outline of the request: Adelaide Pointe QOZB, LLC has submitted a Brownfield Plan
Amendment (2nd 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.
This 2nd Amendment BPA has been prepared due to the developer no longer seeking the City of
Muskegon’s bonds to pay for eligible costs related to public infrastructure. The developer will
pay for the following public infrastructure costs: public roadways, a reconfiguration of West
Western Ave, as well as water main, sanitary sewer and storm sewer utilities. The city will not be
bonding, paying for, or constructing any assets. This will cause a shift in the Brownfield Tax
Increment Funds to allow for the developer to receive 100% reimbursement for eligible
activities.
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.
Motion: : I move to approve the resolution for the Brownfield Plan Amendment (2nd
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.
Motion by B. Hastings to accept the 2022-2023 Financial Report, second by J. Moore
Roll Call Vote:
M. Bottomley: Yes B. Tarrant: Yes K. Reid: Yes
M. Kleaveland: Yes J. Wallace, Jr: Yes H. Sytsema: Yes
J. Moore: Yes J. Seyferth: Yes M. Johnson: Yes
B. Hastings: Yes D. Pollock: Yes
All in favor, motion passes.
Agenda Item IV. B Brownfield Development Reimbursement Agreement- 2nd
Amendment, Adelaide Pointe.
Background: The 2nd Amendment to the Brownfield Development & Reimbursement
Agreement for Adelaide Pointe QOZB, LLC has been prepared. This will cause a shift in the
Brownfield Tax Increment Funds to allow the developer to receive 100% reimbursement for
eligible activities. The City is no longer using bonds to pay for public infrastructure. The
developer will undertake the public infrastructure expenses moving forward.
The 1st Amendment to the DRA for APQ was approved by the BRA and CC on Jan. 10, 2023.
Motion: I move to approve the Development and Reimbursement Agreement (2nd Amendment)
for the approved Brownfield Plan for Adelaide Pointe QOZB, LLC (Adelaide Pointe Project).
Motion by M. Kleaveland, second by J. Wallace
M. Bottomley: Yes B. Tarrant: Yes K. Reid: Yes
M. Kleaveland: Yes J. Wallace, Jr: Yes H. Sytsema: Yes
J. Moore: Yes J. Seyferth: Yes M. Johnson: Yes
B. Hastings: Yes D. Pollock: Yes
All in favor, motion passes.
Agenda item V. A DDA Financial Report
Outline of request: Staff is asking the DDA board to review and accept the financial statements
for the DDA and events for Feb. 28, 2023.
Background: There is no change in financial condition of the DDA since your Feb. 14, 2023
meeting. The second to last column on the right of the DDA financial statement now reflects the
updated FY 2022-23 budget and the increase in tax increment revenues as approved in
December. The events budget has about $100,000 in fund balance going into the 2023 event
season with Michigan Makers Market, Taste of Muskegon and the Lakeshore Art Festival.
Motion: I move to accept the Feb. 28, 2023 DDA and events financial statements.Motion by B.
Tarrant, Second by D. Pollock
Roll Call:
M. Bottomley: Yes B. Tarrant: Yes K. Reid: Yes
M. Kleaveland: Yes J. Wallace, Jr: Yes H. Sytsema: Yes
J. Moore: Yes J. Seyferth: Yes M. Johnson: Yes
B. Hastings: Yes D. Pollock: Yes
All in favor, motion passes.
Agenda Item B: Façade Grant – Early Owl
Outline of request: After staff and DDA committee recommended approval, staff is asking for
approval of a façade grant for $15,000 for The Early Owl, 451 W. Western.
Background: The façade program has requests of more than $10,000 to be reviewed by staff,
DDA committee (which is Brad Hastings currently) and approved by the DDA board. The Early
Owl request is for an exterior lift at the back of the business for ADA accessibility to a rooftop
bar/deck. The $59,000 cost qualifies for a $15,000 maximum grant. The Early Owl is the latest
restaurant the Hissom family – owners of Dr. Rolf’s -- is doing in downtown Muskegon. The
building was recently the Core Real Estate offices and now will be a family restaurant with
breakfast through dinner and a bar.
Motion: : I move to approve a $15,000 façade grant for The Early Owl, require the business to
obtain all city approvals for the historic district, form-based code and building permits, remain
current on city financial obligations, directing staff to execute the grant award and to work with
ADA. Motion by M. Kleaveland and Second by B. Hastings
Roll Call:
M. Bottomley: Yes B. Tarrant: Yes K. Reid: Yes
M. Kleaveland: Yes J. Wallace, Jr: Yes H. Sytsema: Yes
J. Moore: Yes J. Seyferth: Yes M. Johnson: Yes
B. Hastings: Yes D. Pollock: Yes
All in favor, motion passes
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
AJOURNMENT
11:30 AM