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CITY OF MUSKEGON
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) /
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRA)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 10, 2023
The meeting was held in the City Commission Chambers. Chairperson M. Bottomley called the
meeting to order at 10:34 AM and roll was taken.
I. MEMBERS PRESENT: B. Tarrant, K. Reid, J. Wallace, Jr, M. Bottomley, B.
Hastings, S. Black, J. Moore, J. Rieger
MEMBERS ABSENT: M. Kleaveland, H. Sytsema, J. Seyferth
STAFF PRESENT: D. Alexander, Downtown Manager, C. Alexander, Development
Analyst, J. Hines, Development Analyst, Jake Eckholm, Director
of Development Services, S. Wilson, Treasurer, W. Webster of
Dev Services, Joy and Terry Puffer, Tearra Clark and H.
Fredrickson both from the clerk’s office, Kyle Johnson from DPW
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by J. Riegler second by B. Hastings, to approve the regular meeting minutes for September,
2023Voice vote, all approved.
III. Public comments on agenda items – None
I. BRA Business- Contessa Alexander
A. Adelaide Pointe- Reimbursement Request #4 – C. Alexander gave an update on
the 4th request.
K. Reid motioned to approve the 4th request for reimbursement submitted by AP
QOZB, LLC for eligible activities. J. Moore supported. Roll call was made and
all approved.
II. DDA agenda items
A. DDA financial report- A Motion to approve the September 30, 2023 and events
financial statement was made by B. Hastings and supported by K. Reid
B. Donation Request- Lakeshore Legacy Project is requesting support for this year’s
GLOW event. Further discussion and concerns from committee members
resulted in a motion to donate $5,000 to GLOW to help finance the 2023 GLOW
event made by J. Riegler and supported by B. Tarrant.
Roll Call: Ayes: B. Tarrant. J. Wallace, Jr, M. Bottomley, B. Hastings, S. Black,
J. Moore, D. Pollock, J. Riegler
Nays: K. Reid
C. Future for Lakeshore Art Festival and Taste of Muskegon- Kyle Karczewski,
Dave Alexander – Kyle, along with staff gave a brief update on programs either
upcoming or still in the planning stages.
IV. Meeting adjourned at 11:41AM