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CITY OF MUSKEGON
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) /
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRA)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
May 9 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, , K. Reid, M. Kleaveland, J. Wallace Jr., J. Moore, ,
H. Sytsema, Sr., B. Hastings, J. Riegler, S. Black, D. Pollock
MEMBERS ABSENT: B. Tarrant, M. Johnson, J. Seyferth
STAFF PRESENT: D. Alexander, Downtown Manager, C. Alexander, Development
Analyst, W. Webster, Administrative Assistant, Jake Eckholm,
Director of Development Services, S. Wilson, Treasurer
OTHERS PRESENT: Jon Rooks, Ryan from Parkland Muskegon
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by K. Reid second by B. Hastings, to approve the regular meeting minutes for April 11,
2023. Voice vote, all approved.
Agenda Item IV. A.: BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT-ADELAIDE
POINTE QOZB, LLC 1148 AND 1204 WEST WESTERN AVE 3RD
AMENDMENT
Outline of the request: Adelaide Pointe QOZB, LLC has submitted a Brownfield Plan
Amendment (3rd 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 Amendment adds the eastern adjoining property to allow for the reimbursement of eligible
activities related to the new Dry Rack storage building. They’ve added $7,000,000 in investment
in the property (total $92,000,000) with an increase is $2,800,000 in taxable value. Eligible
activities increase by approximately $1,900,000.
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 investment of $92,000,000.
Suggested motion: I move to approve the resolution for the Brownfield Plan
Amendment (3rd 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 by J.
Wallace, Jr supported by K. Reid
Roll Call Vote:
M. Bottomley: Yes K. Reid: Yes M. Kleaveland: Yes
H. Sytsema: Yes J. Wallace, Jr: Yes B. Hastings: Yes
S. Black: Yes J. Moore: Yes D. Pollock: Yes
J. Riegler: Yes
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 Apr. 30, 2023.
Staff comments:
There hasn’t been much of a change in financial condition of the DDA since last month. The
DDA FY total as of April 30, 2023 is at $401,545.45. The total expenses are at $176,688.04. The
fund balance at the end of the year will be $374,209.91
Event revenue increased to $94,796.68 and sponsorships to 41,006.94. This brings you to a
total of $140,128.62 in total. All other items stayed relatively the same from the previous
month. The events fund balance is at $154,612.73. A significant increase from what we seen
last month.
The total financial revenues that include the DDA, Events, and BID increased to $546,880.04.
The total expenses are at 276,509.78. The fund balance at the end of the year also increased to
$654,931.52
Suggested motion: I move to accept the April 30, 2023 DDA and events financial statements by
J. Riegler
All in favor
Agenda Item V B: Project Updates Parkland Properties 965 W Western, 920
& 930 Washington for Discussion only
Jon Rooks and Ryan from Parkland Properties gave an update on their plans and provided
renderings and timelines. Project should be ready to begin fall of 2023 with vapor system pilot
testing and the start of materials abatement.
Agenda Item V.C for 5-9-23 Direction for 2023-34 Budget – Discussion only.
Background: Your expenditure categories have been staff wages-benefits, streetscape
decorations, landscaping, downtown parks, marketing-promotions, Trinity Health Arena bond
payment, and miscellaneous office expenses. In addition, the DDA has been the fiduciary for
the Lakeshore Art Festival and Taste of Muskegon. Based on member direction, staff will
provide a draft budget at the June 13 meeting.
Agenda Item V.D for 5-9-23 Approval of a DDA façade grant –Drs.
Gundersen & Zuker
Outline of request: After staff and DDA committee recommended approval, staff is asking for
approval of a façade grant for $11,000 for Drs. Gundersen & Zuker, PLLC, 442 W. Western.
Ave.
Background: The façade program has requested more than $10,000 to be reviewed by staff,
DDA
committee (which is Brad Hastings currently) and approved by the DDA board. The request is
for improvements which will included the following:
• Repaint the front of the building including the exterior window frames/trim on the
second floor
• Repair the side and rear of the building where the edges of boards are deteriorating
• Replace trim boards where necessary and repaint the side and rear of the building
Suggested motion: I move to approve a $11,000 façade grant for Drs. Gundersen & Zuker,
PLLC, require the business to obtain all city approvals for the historic district, form-based code
and building permits, and direct staff to execute the grant award by H. Sytsema
M. Bottomley: Yes K. Reid: Yes M. Kleaveland: Yes
H. Sytsema: Yes J. Wallace, Jr: Yes B. Hastings: Yes
S. Black: Yes J. Moore: Yes D. Pollock: Yes
J. Riegler: Yes
Motion passes.
Agenda Item V. E. Events
Ann Meisch requested approval for grant to Farmer’s Market/Taste of Muskegon for $59,484 for
the following.
• Updating cameras interior and exterior and WiFi - $25,484. This will also provide WiFi
for vendors at Farmer’s Market
• Ice maker in the kitchen
• Window in the foyer
• Bathroom for the office staff in lieu of having to lock the doors approx. $10,000
• New FM website can be done for under $11,000
Motion: I move to approve up to $59,484 for the expenses listed above for the Farmer’s Market
from the Taste of Muskegon fund by J. Riegler
M. Bottomley: Yes K. Reid: Yes M. Kleaveland: Yes
H. Sytsema: Yes J. Wallace, Jr: Yes B. Hastings: Yes
S. Black: Yes J. Moore: Yes D. Pollock: Yes
J. Riegler: Yes
Motion passes
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
OTHER BUSINESS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn by J. Riegler and supported by M. Kleaveland at 11:55 AM. All in favor.