Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority - Regular Meeting

Westside Corridor Improvement Authority 415 Leonard Street NW Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49504 August 5, 2022 @ 9:00 AM 415 Leonard Street NW PRESENT: Dave Shaffer, Lisa Haynes, Commissioner Jon O’Connor, Aaron Jenks, Dan Grinwis, Brent Gibson ABSENT: Johnny Brann OTHERS: Verah Narh Kamara, Ingrid Miller (Uptown Inc.), Monica 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 Approval of Minutes from June 3, 2022. No comments or questions were noted. Motion to approve the minutes from June 3, 2022. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Grinwis, Member SECONDER: Jon O’Connor, Member YEAS: Shaffer, Haynes, O’Connor, Jenks, Grinwis, Gibson ABSENT: Johnny Brann IV. Financial Statements 1. Preliminary Interim Financial Statements as of June 30, 2022 Verah Narh Kamara presented the statements and noted that the numbers presented were only preliminary and should not be considered final. The board discussed their fund balance and would like to see their fiscal year 2022 actual budget against their commitments for the fiscal year. Generated 8/17/2022 04:51 PM Westside Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 August 5, 2022 Motion to approve statement C, list of expenses from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon O’Connor, Member SECONDER: Lisa Haynes, Vice-Chair YEAS: Shaffer, Haynes, O’Connor, Jenks, Grinwis, Gibson ABSENT: Johnny Brann V. Action Items 1. Business Improvement Program Applications Ms. Kamara presented the item and noted that this project was already completed prior to this meeting. The applicant requested a full reimbursement, but the Design Committee recommended the project for a 50% reimbursement according to the program guidelines. Commissioner O'Connor added that the applicant will be coming forward with another application for a dumpster enclosure project. Brent Gibson asked whether dumpster enclosures are part of the facade program. Dave Shaffer suggested discussing this further after the application is submitted. Motion to approve the Business Improvement Program application for 619 Leonard St. for $1,600. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon O’Connor, Brent Gibson YEAS: Shaffer, Haynes, O’Connor, Jenks, Grinwis, Gibson ABSENT: Johnny Brann VI. Presentations 1. Business Improvement District (BID) Ms. Kamara and Ingrid Miller presented on Business Improvement Districts. Ms. Kamara provided an overview of the newly approved BID policy on how to start a BID. Ingrid Miller provided insights on operational aspects of a BID, specifically, the Uptown BID. Mr. Shaffer suggested reassessing the needs of the corridor and finding possible short- term and long-term solutions. The board discussed further, and the chair suggested taking the discussion to the Design Committee for more discussions. Generated 8/17/2022 04:51 PM Westside Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 August 5, 2022 RESULT: DISCUSSED VII. Reports No reports were presented at this meeting. VIII. Other Business Dan Grinwis noted that there will be more facade applications coming through to the board. IX. Public Comment None. X. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:58 AM. Generated 8/17/2022 04:51 PM