Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority - Regular Meeting

Westside Corridor Improvement Authority 415 Leonard Street NW Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49504 May 6, 2022 @ 9:00 AM 415 Leonard Street NW PRESENT: Brent Gibson, Dan Grinwis, Dave Shaffer, Lisa Haynes, Commissioner Jon O’Connor, Aaron Jenks, ABSENT: Johnny Brann OTHER: Verah Narh-Kamara, Ken Miguel Cipriano, Hannah Berry (Lions and Rabbits Art Center), Daltyn Terpstra, Mitchell Cook (Stockbridge Business Association), John Shultz (John Ball Zoo Neighborhood Association) I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM by Chair Dave Shaffer II. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. III. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from March 4, 2022 No questions or comments were noted. Motion to approve the minutes from March 4, 2022 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon O’Connor, Member SECONDER: Lisa Haynes, Vice-Chair YEAS: Gibson, Grinwis, Shaffer, Haynes, O’Connor, Jenks ABSENT: Johnny Brann IV. Financial Statements 1. Interim Financial Statements as of March 31, 2022 Dave Shaffer noted that the TIF plan amendment has brought a boost in the revenues, and they are at a good place to start looking at other projects. Generated 5/12/2022 04:45 PM Westside Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 May 6, 2022 Motion to approve statement C, list of expenditures from July 1, 2021 to March 30, 2022. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon O’Connor, Member SECONDER: Daniel Grinwis, Member YEAS: Gibson, Grinwis, Shaffer, Haynes, O’Connor, Jenks ABSENT: Johnny Brann V. Action Items 1. Business Improvement Program Applications Ms. Kamara introduced the project to the board and James Lewis provided details on the project. He noted that they are pursuing other grants such as the OPRA, and RAP, and this facade application is to help pursue those other grants. Commissioner Jon O’Connor asked if the project is happening irrespective of the other grant’s outcome. Mr. Lewis answered that he is not sure what will happen with this project without the RAP grant. He is hoping to get some feedback on the RAP application. Motion to approve the Business Improvement Grant request for 974 Front Ave. project with Pinnacle Constructions. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon O’Connor, Member SECONDER: Aaron Jenks YEAS: Gibson, Grinwis, Shaffer, Haynes, O’Connor, Jenks ABSENT: Johnny Brann 2. Banner Maintenance Approval Dan Grinwis presented this project and noted that this request is for the worst of the banners that require maintenance. There are another 2 dozen banners that will require maintenance eventually. Commissioner O'Connor noted that fixing all the banners at once will be cost-efficient. Mr. Shaffer suggested approving an up to the amount by adding more funds to the quote. Commissioner O'Conner made a motion to that effect. Motion to approve an up to amount of $3,000 for banner maintenance around the corridor. Generated 5/12/2022 04:45 PM Westside Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 May 6, 2022 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon O’Connor, Member SECONDER: Dave Shaffer, Chair YEAS: Gibson, Grinwis, Shaffer, Haynes, O’Connor, Jenks ABSENT: Johnny Brann VI. Reports 1. Design Committee Mr. Shaffer noted that the design committee has not met lately. VII. Other Business 1. Stock Bridge Business Association Mural Funding Request Terpstra Daltyn and Cook Mitchell with the Stock Bridge Business Association presented an additional mural funding request to the board. Rockford Construction has approved their request for the lot, and they are waiting on Vizcom to provide a quote as the installation fee has increased. They currently need between $6,000- $10,000 to complete the project. Ms. Terpstra added that if they do not receive funding in the coming week, they may not be able to activate the social zones till July. Ms. Kamara noted the SBA has already received $10,000 out of the $15,000 allocated to each business district. The board discussed and agreed it is important to activate the social zones. The board decided to allocate an extra $5000 out of the mural budget to Stockbridge Business Association. The board wants stock Bridge to be on the contract, consistent with all the other contracts for this project. Motion to allocate an extra $5,000 to Stock Bridge Business Association Mural funds RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon O’Connor, Member SECONDER: Daniel Grinwis, Member YEAS: Gibson, Grinwis, Shaffer, Haynes, O’Connor, Jenks ABSENT: Johnny Brann 2. West Fulton Business Association Mobile GR Request Brent Gibson updated the board on West Fulton Business Association’s discussion with Mobile GR. They have been discussing plans to soften their streets and delineate parking. Mobile GR noted they do not do on-street parking stripes for safety concerns. Generated 5/12/2022 04:45 PM Westside Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 4 May 6, 2022 Commissioner O'Connor will reach out to Parking to explore other options. Ken Miguel Cipriano introduced himself and took down an official request from the board for Mobile GR. 3. Design Committee Projects Mr. Shaffer provided an update on a Bridge Street bike rack request. As per the CIA procurement policy, he noted that a request was approved for $490 by the Design Committee for bike racks on Bridge Street Ministries. Mr. Shaffer suggested to the board pick up the conversation on their beautification with the significant change in revenue due to the TIF plan amendment. The design committee will discuss further and report to the board. Commissioner O'Connor suggested discussing the possibility of a BID to help maintain all the infrastructure projects that are being discussed. Again, the board suggested the conversation should begin at the committee level. The Design Committee will provide an update on that conversation at future meetings. Mr. Shaffer mentioned there are 2 Stock Bridge vacancies on the board. Ms. Terpstra had questions about eligibility requirements for the CIA board. Ms. Kamara will send board membership information to Ms. Terpstra and Mr. Mitchell. VIII. Public Comment None. IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:33 AM by Chair, Dave Shaffer. Generated 5/12/2022 04:45 PM