N. Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority Regular Meeting

North Quarter CIA 1419 Coit Ave NE Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49505 June 15, 2023 @ 4:00 PM Culver CPA Group PRESENT: Jonathan Benedict, Duane Culver, Nathaniel Phillips, Karen Kloostra, Andrea Hendrick, Commissioner Milinda Ysasi ABSENT: Zach Skogheim, Alan Hartline OTHERS: Chad Buczkowski, Kelsey Liebenow, Gregg Hampshire, Stephanie Bush (Catholic Charities of West MI), Ariana Jeske (MobileGR), Ken Miguel Cipriano, Hannah Berry (Lions & Rabbits) I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:03 PM by Chair Nathaniel Phillips. II. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. III. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from May 18, 2023 No corrections or questions were noted. Motion to approve the minutes from May 18, 2023. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: Andrea Hendrick, Vice-Chair YEAS: Benedict, Culver, Phillips, Kloostra, Hendrick, Ysasi ABSENT: Zach Skogheim, Alan Hartline IV. Financial Statements 1. Fiscal Year 2024 North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority Budget Adoption Chad Buczkowski presented the FY2024 Budget as unchanged from City Commission approval. Motion to approve the FY2024 Budget Adoption. Generated 6/21/2023 12:36 PM North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 June 15, 2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Andrea Hendrick, Vice-Chair SECONDER: Karen Kloostra, Member YEAS: Benedict, Culver, Phillips, Kloostra, Hendrick, Ysasi ABSENT: Zach Skogheim, Alan Hartline V. Action Items 1. Plainfield Avenue Bio-Retention Islands Memorandum of Understanding Renewal Kelsey Liebenow explained this is an MOU between the City and the CIA for one more year as the City is exploring possibly taking over maintenance of the islands. Motion to approve the Bio-Retention Islands Memorandum of Understanding. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: Duane Culver, Member YEAS: Benedict, Culver, Phillips, Kloostra, Hendrick, Ysasi ABSENT: Zach Skogheim, Alan Hartline 2. Bio-Retention Islands FY2024 Maintenance Agreement with Hum Natives Plantscapes Ms. Liebenow explained the history of chemical applications in the previous contract. Motion to approve the FY2024 Maintenance Agreement with Hum Natives Plantscapes in an amount not to exceed $5,000. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Duane Culver, Member SECONDER: Andrea Hendrick, Vice-Chair YEAS: Benedict, Culver, Phillips, Kloostra, Hendrick, Ysasi ABSENT: Zach Skogheim, Alan Hartline 3. Add Creston After Dark to agenda Motion to add Creston After Dark to agenda as an action item. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Andrea Hendrick, Vice-Chair SECONDER: Jonathan Benedict, Member YEAS: Benedict, Culver, Phillips, Kloostra, Hendrick, Ysasi ABSENT: Zach Skogheim, Alan Hartline 4. Approve of sponsorship of Creston After Dark Event. Hannah Berry explained more details of the event, with a target date of August 5th. Generated 6/21/2023 12:36 PM North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 June 15, 2023 Motion to approve a sponsorship of Creston After Dark in a not to exceed amount of $15,000. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: Andrea Hendrick, Vice-Chair YEAS: Benedict, Culver, Phillips, Kloostra, Hendrick ABSENT: Zach Skogheim, Alan Hartline, Milinda Ysasi VI. Reports 1. Corridor Manager and Committee Reports Ms. Liebenow asked for commitment of a board member to be present at committee meetings. With new construction and business owners, expect a trash can/bike rack ask in the new fiscal year. VII. Other Business None. VIII. Public Comment Ken Miguel Cipriano thanked the CIA for their time and introduced Ariana Jeske. Stephanie Bush announced a baby and toddler boutique in a Sun Title space. Creston Area Garden Tour is July 15. Creston Night Out is August 1st. CNA food truck Friday is 6/16. IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:56 PM. Generated 6/21/2023 12:36 PM