Economic Development Project Team - Regular Meeting

Economic Development Project Team City Hall Minutes Packet 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor Grand Rapids, MI 49503 December 6, 2022 @ 1:00 PM City Commission Chambers A. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 1:14 PM by Mayor Rosalynn Bliss PRESENT: Mayor Rosalynn Bliss, Commissioner Kurt Reppart ABSENT: Commissioner Joseph Jones OTHERS: Mark Washington, Kate Berens, Jeremiah Gracia, Jonathan Klooster, Jordan Turner, Jessica Solis, Verah Narh Kamara, Kristin Turkelson, Josh Naramore, Chad Buczkowski, Jon Oeverman, Tricia Chapman B. Minutes 1. Minutes from March 15, 2022 No comments or corrections were noted. RESULT: RECEIVED AND FILED C. Discussion of Strategy 1. Recommendation on the disposition process for City owned excess property at 427 Market Avenue SW Jonathan Klooster went over the background of how the property was acquired. It is a surface lot that is no longer needed. MDOT recommendations are being finalized and appraisal would be the next step. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. Recommendation on the disposition process for City owned excess property at 1350 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue SW Jeremiah Gracia says RFP is the method recommended for selling the property. The South Division/Grandville Corridor Authority and RPNA have been involved, along with City Staff, in the creation of the RFP to have a say in the development of their neighborhood. Generated 12/7/2022 11:48 AM Economic Development Project Team Meeting Full Page 2 December 6, 2022 RESULT: DISCUSSED D. Verbal Updates None. E. Adjournment The meeting was closed at 1:26 PM Generated 12/7/2022 11:48 AM