South Division-Grandville CIA Regular Meeting

South Division-Grandville CIA 1823 Division Avenue S Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49507 November 10, 2022 @ 9:00 AM Grand Rapids Fire Department PRESENT: Leonard Van Drunen, Synia Jordan, Angelica Velazquez, Amy Brower, Marcel Price, Mary Dengerink ABSENT: Commissioner Kurt Reppart, Frances Dalton OTHERS: Verah Narh Kamara, Chad Buczkowski, Yely Romero, Ken Miguel Cipriano, Kristin Bennett I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:02 AM by Chair Leonard Van Drunen II. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. III. Minutes Approval Approval of Minutes from October 13, 2022 No comments or questions were noted. Motion to approve the minutes from the October 13, 2022 meeting. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Amy Brower, Member SECONDER: Synia Jordan, Vice-chair YEAS: Van Drunen, Jordan, Velazquez, Brower, Price, Dengerink ABSENT: Kurt Reppart, Frances Dalton IV. Action Items 1. South Division- Grandville Facade Improvement Program Project The Design Committee decided to withdraw the current façade application from presentation to the board. Motion to withdraw the action item. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Mary Dengerink, Member SECONDER: Synia Jordan, Vice-chair YEAS: Van Drunen, Jordan, Velazquez, Brower, Price, Dengerink ABSENT: Kurt Reppart, Frances Dalton Generated 11/15/2022 12:03 PM South Division-Grandville Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 November 10, 2022 V. Presentations 1. IFF Presentation – Chris Uhl Chris Uhl discussed with the group about what IFF is and does across the midwest. They are a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that works with non- profits and communities by providing leadership consulting, real estate solutions, and capital lending. VI. Discussion Items 1. 2023 South Division Grandville CIA Agenda Schedule & Officer elections. VII. Reports 1. Committee Reports Southwest Business Association distributed hard copies of October 12th committee meeting. Design & Development had a meeting with various City employees about pedestrian safety last week and provided a summary. VIII. Other Business None. IX. Public Comment Please send Kristin Bennett exact intersections in Detroit to investigate for pedestrian safety examples. X. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 10:26 AM. Generated 11/15/2022 12:03 PM