Michigan St. Corridor Improvement Authority - Regular Meeting

Michigan Street Corridor Improvement Authority 809 Michigan Street NE Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49503 September 20, 2023 @ 3:30 PM Grand Coney PRESENT: Kevin Brant, Christopher Swank, Thomas Dann, Matthew Chaffee, Commissioner Lisa Knight, Max Benedict, Jeffrey King ABSENT: Alexander Lamkin, Jeff Lobdell OTHERS: Verah Narh Kamara, Chad Buczkowski, Kelsey Liebenow, Robb Metzger I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:32 PM by Vice-chair Kevin Brant. II. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. III. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from August 16, 2023 No corrections or comments were noted. Motion to approve the minutes from August 16, 2023. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Thomas Dann, Secretary SECONDER: Christopher Swank, Member YEAS: Brant, Swank, Dann, Chaffee, Benedict, King ABSENT: Alexander Lamkin, Wayne Lobdell, Lisa Knight (Commissioner Lisa Knight arrived at 3:34) IV. Action Items 1. Public Relations and Re-branding Request for Proposals Kelsey Liebenow explained the committee’s desire for seeking proposals from qualified public relations and branding firms to redefine the CIA’s presence, engagement, and identity. Proposals would be accepted until October 6th. The group wanted a timeline/deadline clarified and what party funds the Business Owner Meet & Greet. Motion to approve the Public Relations and Re-branding Request for Proposals with the above details added and allocate up to $20,000 for the awarded proposal. Generated 9/21/2023 02:41 PM Michigan Street Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 September 20, 2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Max Benedict, Member SECONDER: Christopher Swank, Member YEAS: Brant, Swank, Dann, Chaffee, Knight, Benedict, King ABSENT: Alexander Lamkin, Wayne Lobdell V. Reports 1. Corridor Manager & Committee Report Ms. Liebenow gave updates on the successes of Midtown Grooves and Market on Michigan. Survey results from Market on Michigan were shared. Poutine Week has begun, and the turnout has already been big. VI. Other Business Verah Narh Kamara asked people rsvp to her invite for the CIA roundtable, happening at Golden Age at Creston Brewing on October 26th. VII. Public Comment Robb Metzger (Michigan Street Resident) asked if the CIA could do anything about the properties that aren’t doing enough to upkeep their street lined landscaping. Ms. Kamara will compile a list of what maintenance the CIA can legally spend funds on. VIII. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:21 PM. Generated 9/21/2023 02:41 PM