Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority - Regular Meeting

Westside Corridor Improvement Authority 415 Leonard Street NW Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49504 March 4, 2022 @ 9:00 AM 415 Leonard Street NW PRESENT: Aaron Jenks, Dave Shaffer (9:06 am), Lisa Haynes, Commissioner Jon O’Connor, Daniel Grinwis ABSENT: Johnny Brann OTHERS: Verah Narh-Kamara, Tricia Chapman, Jono Klooster, Richard App, Ken Miguel-Cipriano, Tyler John (Mierra’s Family Shoes), John Schultz, Monica Hall (John Ball Area Neighbors) I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by Vice-Chair Lisa Haynes II. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. III. Minutes Approval No corrections were noted. Approval of Minutes from October 1, 2021 Motion to approve minutes from October 1, 2021 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon O’Connor, Member SECONDER: Daniel Grinwis, Member YEAS: Aaron Jenks, Lisa Haynes, Jon O’Connor, Daniel Grinwis ABSENT: Dave Shaffer, Johnny Brann IV. Action Items 1. Electing Board Officers for Calendar Year 2022 The board discussed the nominations. Motion to approve the board officer nomination for 2022 with Dave Shaffer as Chair, Lisa Haynes as Vice-Chair, and Johnny Brann as Secretary. Generated 3/15/2022 02:52 PM Westside Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 March 4, 2022 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon O’Connor, Member SECONDER: Daniel Grinwis, Member YEAS: Aaron Jenks, Lisa Haynes, Jon O’Connor, Daniel Grinwis ABSENT: Dave Shaffer, Johnny Brann 2. Approval of the 2022 Meeting Schedule No corrections or questions were noted. Motion to approve the 2022 meeting schedule RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon O’Connor, Member SECONDER: Daniel Grinwis, Member YEAS: Aaron Jenks, Lisa Haynes, Jon O’Connor, Daniel Grinwis ABSENT: Dave Shaffer, Johnny Brann 3. FY2023 Budget Recommendation for the West Side Corridor Improvement Authority. Verah Narh-Kamara presented the proposed FY23 budget to the board and reminded them the revenue projections are preliminary. Commissioner Jon O'Connor added that the board will be able to make changes to the budget after a recommendation. Motion to recommend the fiscal year 2023 budget to City Commission RESULT: RECOMMENDED TO CITY COMMISSION [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon O’Connor, Member SECONDER: Daniel Grinwis, Member YEAS: Aaron Jenks, Lisa Haynes, Jon O’Connor, Daniel Grinwis ABSENT: Dave Shaffer, Johnny Brann 4. Gateway Project Design Cost Approval RESULT: WITHDRAWN 5. Development Support and Business Improvement Program Grant for Full of Green Gold, LLC for a project located at 3 Lexington NW Generated 3/15/2022 02:52 PM Westside Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 March 4, 2022 Jonathan Klooster presented the project to the board. He noted this will be the first agreement for the Westside CIA with private development. He added that there are 4 parcels for the entire project but only one parcel is in the Westside Development Area. Brent Gibson, with Construction Simplified, introduced himself and highlighted some specifics on the project. Dave Shaffer wanted to know if there is an option for the CIA to opt-out of the project. Mr. Klooster explained that the option is no longer available to the CIA and explained this will be a mutual agreement for both parties. Mr. Klooster also noted that this project will be fully administered by the Economic Development office. Motion to approve the development support request for the 3 Lexington project for an amount not to exceed $150,000 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Grinwis, Member SECONDER: Lisa Haynes, Vice-Chair YEAS: Jenks, Shaffer, Haynes, O’Connor, Grinwis ABSENT: Johnny Brann 6. Business Improvement Program Applications Ms. Kamara presented the projects submitted for the business improvement project. Tyler with Mierra Shoes was present, and he shared some details about the camera installation project. Motion to approve the three business Improvement grant applications for a total of $20,836.50 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Grinwis, Member SECONDER: Lisa Haynes, Vice-Chair YEAS: Jenks, Shaffer, Haynes, O’Connor, Grinwis ABSENT: Johnny Brann V. Discussion Items 1. 2022 Westside Corridor Improvement Authority Agenda Schedule Ms. Kamara presented the schedule to the board. No questions or corrections were noted. VI. Reports There were no committee reports at this meeting. Generated 3/15/2022 02:52 PM Westside Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 4 March 4, 2022 VII. Other Business 1. Dave Shaffer noted there are 3 board vacancies that need to be filled. 2. Ken Miguel-Cipriano introduced himself as the liaison for Mobile GR. VIII. Public Comment None. IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:21 am by Chair, Dave Shaffer. Generated 3/15/2022 02:52 PM