Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority - Regular Meeting

Westside Corridor Improvement Authority 415 Leonard Street NW Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49504 October 7, 2022 @ 9:00 AM 415 Leonard Street NW PRESENT: Dave Shaffer, Lisa Haynes, Aaron Jenks, Dan Grinwis, Brent Gibson. ABSENT: Johnny Brann, Commissioner Jon O’Connor. OTHERS: Verah Narh Kamara, Chad Buczkowski, Tricia Chapman, Monica Hall, John Ball, Margo Sordini (John Ball Area Neighborhood Organization), Bill Knapp (Stellar Broadband), Eric Mitschke, Mackenzie Green (GVSU), Kelsey Liebenow, Vickie Runyon I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 9:01 AM by Chair Dave Shaffer. II. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. III. Minutes Approval Approval of Minutes from August 5, 2022. No comments or questions were noted. Motion to approve minutes from August 5, 2022. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Grinwis, Member SECONDER: Lisa Haynes, Vice-Chair YEAS: Shaffer, Haynes, Jenks, Grinwis, Gibson ABSENT: Johnny Brann, Jon O’Connor IV. Financial Statements 1. Interim Financial Statements as of August 31, 2022 Tricia Chapman presented the reports and noted that the revenue has increased and dropping personal property was a good idea for the board. She added that these Generated 10/17/2022 11:12 AM Westside Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 October 7, 2022 numbers are not final as the audit process is not complete. She will include a line to break down the board's encumbrances so they can see their commitments. RESULT: DISCUSSED V. Action Items 1. Business Improvement Program Application Ms. Verah Narh Kamara presented this item to the board and noted that even though the application was recommended to the board for approval, the Economic Development office has concerns about the application. The grant request, a dumpster enclosure does not exactly fit the current project scope of the board. The board acknowledges the concerns of safety with the request, but this does not support the current facade program. The board member discussed the application in detail and decided to deny the grant request for 619 Leonard St. Motion to approve the façade program application for 619 Leonard St. NW. RESULT: DENIED [0 TO 5] NAYS: Shaffer, Haynes, Jenks, Grinwis, Gibson ABSENT: Johnny Brann, Jon O’Connor VI. Reports 1. Design Committee Dan Grinwis noted that a banner maintenance request will come to the board in future meetings. Mr. Shaffer wants the board to consider future projects for the board since funding is available now. VII. Other Business i. CIA/BID Roundtable - October 25 Ms. Kamara updated the board on preparations for the CIA event and reminded the board to RSVP for the event. Generated 10/17/2022 11:12 AM Westside Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 October 7, 2022 VIII. Public Comment 1. Joseph Elias made a brief presentation on his 260 Leonard Street NW project. Ms. Kamara reminded the board of the agenda policy and noted that Mr. Elias will be presenting a formal request to the Design Committee to be considered for the November meeting agenda. Mr. Grinwis noted that the engagement process for projects like this should also happen on the business association level before coming to the CIA. 2. Bill Knapp provided a report to the board on the Stellar broadband project on Leonard. All permits have been acquired and construction will begin soon. The board had questions about vehicular/pedestrian traffic concerns. Mr. Knapp will provide updates to the board at future meetings. 3. Annette Vandenberg with the West Grand Neighborhood Organization will be sending a request to the committee for the November meeting agenda. The organization is working to change the current refuse collection system and would like to get support from the CIA board. IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 AM by Chair, Dave Shaffer. Generated 10/17/2022 11:12 AM