Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority - Regular Meeting

Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority 1106 Wealthy Street SE Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49503 April 12, 2023 @ 8:00 AM Louise Earl Butcher PRESENT: Mark Stoddard, Matthew Smith, Joana Hively, Lynn Happel (8:05 AM), Commissioner Kelsey Perdue (8:00 AM - 8:24 AM), Stephanie Johnson, Peter Vanderwier ABSENT: Tamara Sytsma OTHERS: Chad Buczkowski, Ingrid Miller, Julia Saldivia, Ken Miguel Cipriano I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 8:02 AM by Chair Mark (Stanley) Stoddard II. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. III. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from March 1, 2023 No corrections or comments were noted. Motion to approve the minutes from March 1, 2023. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Vanderwier, Member SECONDER: Matthew E. Smith, Vice-chair YEAS: Stoddard, Smith, Hively, Perdue, Johnson, Vanderwier ABSENT: Lynn Happel, Tamara Sytsma IV. Financial Statements (Lynn Happel arrived at 8:05 AM) 1. Interim Financial Statements as of March 31, 2023 Ingrid Miller offered to answer any questions about the financials. Motion to accept Financial Statement C. Generated 4/13/2023 04:40 PM Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 April 12, 2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joana Hively, Secretary SECONDER: Stephanie Johnson, Member YEAS: Stoddard, Smith, Hively, Happel, Perdue, Johnson, Vanderwier ABSENT: Tamara Sytsma V. Action Items 1. Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Recommendation Mrs. Miller explained next year's budget projections and estimates. Motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Recommendation. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Vanderwier, Member SECONDER: Joana Hively, Secretary YEAS: Stoddard, Smith, Hively, Happel, Perdue, Johnson, Vanderwier ABSENT: Tamara Sytsma (Commissioner Kelsey Perdue left at 8:24 AM) 2. Uptown Planter BID - Simply Gardens Mrs. Miller explained that Tazzia Lawn Care is under new ownership and no longer supporting planters throughout the district. Motion to approve the Simply Gardens Planter proposal for an amount not to exceed $18,000. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lynn Happel, Member SECONDER: Matthew E. Smith, Vice-chair YEAS: Stoddard, Smith, Hively, Happel, Perdue, Johnson, Vanderwier ABSENT: Tamara Sytsma 3. Facade Improvement Program Design Assistance Application for 1321 East Fulton Street E. Mrs. Miller explained the property is not moving forward with a façade improvement, but CIA funds were being held aside. Motion to rescind approval of the Design Service application for 1321 Fulton Street E Generated 4/13/2023 04:40 PM Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 April 12, 2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Peter Vanderwier, Member SECONDER: Lynn Happel, Member YEAS: Stoddard, Smith, Hively, Happel, Perdue, Johnson, Vanderwier ABSENT: Tamara Sytsma 4. Uptown Facade Improvement Program Design Service Agreement Amendment Mrs. Miller explained the Design Assistance agreement amendment. Motion to approve the recommended language in the Design Assistance agreement amendment. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lynn Happel, Member SECONDER: Joana Hively, Secretary YEAS: Stoddard, Smith, Hively, Happel, Perdue, Johnson, Vanderwier ABSENT: Tamara Sytsma VI. Reports 1. Uptown Grand Rapids Inc. February/March Meeting Minutes The Annual Report Event went spectacularly. 2. Committee and Business Association Meeting Notes Design Committee had discussion about a public space strategy and how that would tie into the City’s Master Plan being developed. VII. Other Business Mark Stoddard recommended to watch yesterdays City Commission Committee of the Whole recording for the Master Plan update. VIII. Public Comment None. IX. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 AM. Generated 4/13/2023 04:40 PM