Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority - Regular Meeting

Westside Corridor Improvement Authority 415 Leonard Street NW Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49504 November 4, 2022 @ 9:00 AM 415 Leonard Street NW PRESENT: Dave Shaffer, Commissioner Jon O’Connor, Daniel Grinwis, Brent Gibson ABSENT: Lisa Haynes, Johnny Brann, Aaron Jenks OTHER: Verah Narh Kamara, Chad Buczkowski, Monica Hall, Ryan Schmidt, Joe Elias, Ned Andre, Ken Miguel Cipriano 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 October 7, 2022 Motion to approve the minutes of the October 7th, 2022 meeting. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Grinwis, Member SECONDER: Jon O’Connor, Member YEAS: Dave Shaffer, Jon O’Connor, Daniel Grinwis, Brent Gibson ABSENT: Lisa Haynes, Johnny Brann, Aaron Jenks IV. Action Items 1. Business Improvement Program Applications Verah Narh Kamara introduced the memorandum, noting there are 2 different applications for the same physical address. Motion to approve the two Business Improvement Program Applications for 736 Leonard St. for $10,000 each. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Jon O’Connor, Member SECONDER: Daniel Grinwis, Member YEAS: Dave Shaffer, Jon O’Connor, Daniel Grinwis, Brent Gibson ABSENT: Lisa Haynes, Johnny Brann, Aaron Jenks 2. Letter of Support - Indigo Design + Development Generated 11/7/2022 10:40 AM Westside Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 November 4, 2022 Ryan Schmidt and Joe Elias from Indigo Design presented the packet of schematics. The only change from previous presentation is from a 30-foot setback to 50 feet from the river. Motion made to adopt a letter of support for Indigo Design’s plans for development at 260 Leonard St NW. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Daniel Grinwis, Member SECONDER: Jon O’Connor, Member YEAS: Dave Shaffer, Jon O’Connor, Daniel Grinwis, Brent Gibson ABSENT: Lisa Haynes, Johnny Brann, Aaron Jenks V. Discussion Items 1. Review of the 2023 Meeting Schedule 2. Election of 2023 Board Officers VI. Reports 1. Design Committee Daniel Grinwis spoke about the need to rewrite Façade rules and amounts to be more clear. VII. Other Business Ms. Kamara spoke about the results of the CIA/BID Roundtable. VIII. Public Comment West Grand Neighborhood Organization (WGNO) spoke about illegal trash dumping. IX. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 9:46 AM. Generated 11/7/2022 10:40 AM