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CITY OF MUSKEGON
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) /
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRA)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
September 12, 2023
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.
I. MEMBERS PRESENT: B. Tarrant, K. Reid, H. Sytsema, J. Wallace, Jr, M.
Bottomley, B. Hastings, S. Black, D. Pollock, J. Riegler, J. Seyferth
MEMBERS ABSENT: M. Kleaveland, J. Moore
STAFF PRESENT: D. Alexander, Downtown Manager, C. Alexander,
Development Analyst, J. Hines, Development Analyst, Jake
Eckholm, Director of Development Services, S. Wilson, Treasurer,
A. Meisch, Clerk
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by J. Riegler second by B. Hastings, to approve the regular meeting minutes for July 11,
2023 with time changes noted.Voice vote, all approved.
III. Public comments on agenda items – None
IV. BRA Business- Contessa Alexander
A. Adelaide Pointe- Reimbursement Request #3.
A motion to approve the third request for reimbursement submitted by
APQOZB,LLC for eligible activities was made by K. Reid and supported by B.
Tarrant. All in favor. Motion Passes
V. DDA agenda items
A. DDA financial report- Contessa Alexander
Revenues and total debt payments will be posted later on budget.
A motion to accept the August 31, 2023 DDA and events financial statements was
made by J. Riegler and supported by B. Hastings. All in favor. Motion Passes
B. Housing Update- Jake Eckholm updated the members on the Housing Needs
Assessment as was presented to commission and neighborhoods.
C. Hay Bales Downtown- Deborah Sweet
A request to sponsor the Downtown Hay Bales of 24 big round hay bales plus deliver
for the amount of $1420.
J. Seyferth made a motion to approve the purchase of 24 round hay bales for the Hay
Bale Decoration Competition using DDA Marketing/Promotions and was supported
by J. Riegler. All in favor. Motion passes
D. Christmas Lights- Dave Alexander, Contessa Alexander updated the status of holiday
projects throughout downtown. Barry’s submitted 1 year and 3 year quotes. A motion to
support Barry’s 1 year quote for holiday lighting by K. Reid and supported. All in favor.
Motion passes.
VI. Meeting adjourned at 11:53AM