City Council

Downtown Development Authority February 11, 2026, at 5:15pm at Gladwin City Hall Present: Sarah Kile, Joe Kreusch, Tom Mienk, George Alward, Stacy Plude, Jeff Zettel Excused Absent: Priscilla Szerdi, Cristy Guiterrez, Tomczyk Public: Dusty Welsh Staff: Angela Bigham, Carrie Will Meeting was called to order by Chairperson Zettel at 5:15pm followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Public Comment: Welsh said it was nice to be here. The MEDC (Michigan Economic Development Corporation) was here on Monday, we did a tour, which provided us with answers and resources, we acquired a list of vacant buildings that have potential to be utilized. Approval of Minutes: Motion made by Kruesch, supported by Meink to approve the meeting minutes dated January 14, 2026. All ayes. Motion carried. Financials: Bigham discussed the financials as of 01/31/2026, questions were answered. She stated the DDA is in good financial standing. Chairperson Zettel read an email from City Manager Hines. Discussion followed. Motion made by Plude, supported by Kreusch to approve the financials from 01/31/2026. All ayes. Motion carried. Bylaws: Chairperson Zettel had discussion over the By Laws, the sections that were revised and the sections that still need revision. Section 2.3 changes to vibrant livable downtown. Kreusch asked about the EDC grants for handicap accessible for downtown. Section 4.1, 6.2, 11.2, 13.2 were revised. Section 13.2 change to 3 business days. Section 16.1 revised. Section 5.5 add Council after City. Section 6.5 and 13.3 revised. Motion made by Kruesch, supported by Plude to accept the Bylaws with the changes. All ayes. Motion carried. Roll Call: Ayes: Kreusch, Meink, Alward, Plude, Zettel Nayes: 0 Absent: Szerdi, Guiterrez, Tomczyk Abstain: 0 Chairperson Zettel discussed the status of Tomczyk being on the DDA board. He emailed Tomczyk for a letter of recognition, no response. Motion made by Kruesch, supported by Meink to dismiss Tomczyk from the DDA board. All ayes. Motion carried. Chairperson Zettel mentioned that Jennifer Hart from DeShano showed interest in the DDA board. Plude mentioned Jennifer Feuerstein also expressed interest in the DDA board. Plude gave an update on the sound system quote from Adams Electric for the pole. Labor, material, 25 ft metal pole, extended wire and permit costs $6,102.65. Adams Electric need a 4–6-week lead. Chairperson Zettel stated we need a quote from Master Electric. Additional Wi-Fi expenses should be hardwired. Motion made by Kruesch, supported by Meink to approve the quote from Adam’s Electric for $6,102.65 to relocate and set up the sound system. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion made by Kruesch, supported by Meink to adjourn at 6:28pm. All ayes. Motion carried. Carrie Will, Deputy Clerk.