View the PDF version Google Docs PDF Viewer
CITY OF MUSKEGON
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) /
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRA)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
November 14, 2023
The meeting was held in the City Commission Chambers. Chairperson M. Bottomley called the
meeting to order at 10:32 AM and roll was taken.
I. MEMBERS PRESENT: B. Tarrant, J. Wallace, Jr, M. Bottomley, B. Hastings, S.
Black, J. Rieger, M. Kleaveland, H. Sytsema, J. Seyferth, D. Pollock
MEMBERS ABSENT: K. Reid, 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, W. Webster of
Dev Services, D. Santiago Sweet, Management Office
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by J. Riegler second by B. Hastings, to approve the regular meeting minutes for October,
2023Voice vote, all approved.
I. BRA Business- Contessa Alexander
A. Adelaide Pointe- Reimbursement Request #5
I move to approve the 5th request for reimbursement submitted by Adelaide Point
QOZB, LLC for eligible activities made by B. Hastings and supported by S. Black.
Roll Call
B Tarrant Y M. Kleaveland Y H. Sytsema Y
J. Wallace Y M. Bottomley Y B Hastings Y
S. Black Y D. Pollock Y J. Riegler Y
J. Seyferth Y
- K. Perschbacher gave an update of the project. Utilities are underway. Water
is being tested. Concrete has been removed and will be reused. Moving
along. Contractors are on site and moving forward regardless of any delays.
II. DDA agenda items
A. DDA financial report- Contessa Alexander –
a. I move to accept the October 31, 2023 DDA financial statements. H. Sytsema
supported.
Roll Call
B Tarrant Y M. Kleaveland Y H. Sytsema Y
J. Wallace Y M. Bottomley Y B Hastings Y
S. Black Y D. Pollock Y J. Riegler Y
J. Seyferth Y
B. Increased Projections (Discussion Only) - Sarah Wilson gave a financial update for
the remainder of the year.
C. Lakeshore Legacy Project 2023 (Discussion Only)- Contessa Alexander wanted to
clarify any potential misunderstandings that arose during the October meeting.
D. Winter Season 2023-2024 Updates- Contessa Alexander
a. The BID’s special assessment is tied to the calendar year rather than fiscal
year. As a result, the funds for this year must be utilized and services must be
provided before December 31, 2023. DDA/BRA to cover the winter season
rom January to April 2024. The Downtown BID will take responsibility for
the period from November to December, 2023.
b. M. Kleaveland motioned to approve the payment for the winter season from
January to April 2024 and supported by J. Riegler.
E. Haybales Overview- Deborah Santiago-Sweet provided an update on the recent
Haybale competition. 3,000 participants and all positive feedback. J. Riegler
motioned to support Haybale competition in 2024 for a shorter timeline and includes
Pine St and midtown. Supported by S. Black. All in favor
F. DDA Website- Contessa Alexander, Dave Alexander provided an update on the
website downtownmuskegon.org. Last update was a year ago. Feedback on
continuing the website and linking directly to the city’s website
A motion to gravitate more towards the dropdown page on the City of Muskegon’s
home page and let the staff develop the content by M. Kleaveland and supported by J.
Seyferth.
All in favor.
III. Adjournment at 11:35AM