N. Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority Regular Meeting

North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority 1419 Coit Ave NE Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49505 June 16, 2022 @ 4:00 PM Culver CPA Group PRESENT: Brianna Forbes, Alan Hartline (Arrived late), Commissioner Milinda Ysasi, Karen Kloostra ABSENT: Kim Bode, Duane Culver OTHERS: Verah Narh-Kamara, Megan Gordon, Ken Miguel Cipriano, Gregg Hampshire (CNA) I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:00 PM by Chair Brianna Forbes II. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. III. Minutes Approval Approval of Minutes from May 19, 2022 There were no questions or comments. Motion to approve minutes from May 19, 2022. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: Karen Kloostra, Member YEAS: Brianna Forbes, Milinda Ysasi, Karen Kloostra ABSENT: Kim Bode, Alan Hartline, Duane Culver IV. Action Items 1. Fiscal Year 2023 North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority Budget Adoption No questions or comments were noted. Motion to adopt the fiscal year 2023 budget as presented. Generated 9/7/2022 02:54 PM North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 June 16, 2022 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Karen Kloostra, Member SECONDER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner YEAS: Brianna Forbes, Milinda Ysasi, Karen Kloostra ABSENT: Kim Bode, Alan Hartline, Duane Culver Alan Hartline arrived at 4:06 PM. 2. Bio-Retention Islands Maintenance Agreement with Hum Native Plantscapes Megan Gordon presented this item and noted that the committee has reviewed this revised proposal thoroughly and has approved the pesticide application added to the proposal. Motion to approve the Bio-Retention Islands maintenance agreement with Hum Natives and Plantscapes for an amount not to exceed $4,340. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Alan Hartline, Secretary SECONDER: Karen Kloostra, Member YEAS: Brianna Forbes, Alan Hartline, Milinda Ysasi, Karen Kloostra ABSENT: Kim Bode, Duane Culver 3. North Quarter CIA Street Furniture Project (CDBG Funding) Brianna Forbes and Ms. Gordon presented this item and noted that all businesses except the Dentist are on board with getting a bench. They are yet to receive a response from Frosty Boy. They added that the committee also decided not to purchase logo plaques at this time. Motion to approve the purchase of 3 benches for the corridor. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: Alan Hartline, Secretary YEAS: Brianna Forbes, Alan Hartline, Milinda Ysasi, Karen Kloostra ABSENT: Kim Bode, Duane Culver V. Discussion Items 1. ARPA Fund Ms. Gordon presented this item to the board and noted that internet access is a need for the community and this grant could help alleviate that need. Commissioner Milinda Ysasi is very supportive of the idea, but she noted that the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds have not been distributed yet and she is concerned about having the board go through the hard work of putting an application together before knowing what Generated 9/7/2022 02:54 PM North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 June 16, 2022 the County's direction is. She suggested the board takes some time to learn more about the grant and especially, the County's plans for distribution of the funds. She is going to reach out to a County Commissioner to get some insight. Motion to explore the Kent County ARPA grant pending conditions of priorities listed by Kent County. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brianna Forbes, Chair SECONDER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner YEAS: Brianna Forbes, Alan Hartline, Milinda Ysasi, Karen Kloostra ABSENT: Kim Bode, Duane Culver 2. Bridge Builders Micro-Grant Application Ms. Gordon presented this grant to the board. She noted that it is a much smaller grant, and the application is much simpler. She believes this grant could be used to explore educational opportunities for the Bio-Retention Islands. Motion to move forward with the Bridge Builders Micro-Grant Application. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Brianna Forbes, Chair SECONDER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner YEAS: Brianna Forbes, Alan Hartline, Milinda Ysasi, Karen Kloostra ABSENT: Kim Bode, Duane Culver VI. Reports Ms. Gordon presented the reports verbally. 1. Design Committee VII. Other Business Gregg Hampshire, the new Executive Director of Creston Neighborhood Association introduced himself to the board and noted that he is looking forward to rekindling the working relationship with the board. VIII. Public Comment None. IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:13 PM by Chair, Brianna Forbes. Generated 9/7/2022 02:54 PM