Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority - Regular Meeting

Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority 1106 Wealthy Street SE Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49503 October 4, 2023 @ 8:00 AM Louise Earl Butcher PRESENT: Mark Stoddard, Matthew Smith, Joana Hively, Commissioner Kelsey Perdue, Tamara Sytsma, Lynn Happel, Joseph Malone ABSENT: Stephanie Johnson OTHERS: Verah Narh Kamara, Tricia Chapman, Chad Buczkowski, Ingrid Miller, Chris & Allaire Swart (Chateau Grand Rapids), Josh Naramore (MobileGR) I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 8:04 AM by Chair Mark (Stanley) Stoddard II. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. III. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from September 6, 2023 There were no corrections or comments. Motion to approve the minutes from September 6, 2023. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Matthew E. Smith, Vice-chair SECONDER: Tamara Sytsma, Member YEAS: Stoddard, Smith, Perdue, Sytsma, Malone ABSENT: Joana Hively, Lynn Happel, Stephanie Johnson (Joana Hively arrived at 8:05 AM) IV. Financial Statements 1. Interim Financial Statements as of August 31, 2023 Tricia Chapman presented the financial statements and answered questions. Motion to approve Financial Statement C. Generated 10/5/2023 11:14 AM Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 October 4, 2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tamara Sytsma, Member SECONDER: Matthew E. Smith, Vice-chair YEAS: Stoddard, Smith, Hively, Perdue, Sytsma, Malone ABSENT: Lynn Happel, Stephanie Johnson V. Action Items 1. Request to Recommend a Development Area Liquor License for Chateau GR Located at 955 Cherry St. SE Ingrid Miller explained the proposal from the packet and defined what a “Development Area” Liquor License is. Ms. Miller introduced Chris & Allaire Swart to talk about their project. Motion to approve the recommendation of a Development Area Liquor License for Chateau GR at 955 Cherry St. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joana Hively, Secretary SECONDER: Matthew E. Smith, Vice-chair YEAS: Stoddard, Smith, Hively, Perdue, Sytsma, Malone ABSENT: Lynn Happel, Stephanie Johnson 2. Uptown Public Art Mural Application - 967 E. Fulton Street Ms. Miller presented the recommendation from the Design Committee. Motion to approve the public art mural application funding for a not to exceed amount of $5,000. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tamara Sytsma, Member SECONDER: Joana Hively, Secretary YEAS: Stoddard, Smith, Hively, Perdue, Sytsma, Malone ABSENT: Lynn Happel, Stephanie Johnson (Lynn Happel arrived at 8:13 AM) 3. Uptown Public Art Mural Application - Wealthy Street Ms. Miller explained this mural is a street application, and not on a building, at the request of 2 businesses. Josh Naramore says a national study has presented conflicting data that street murals can be a traffic calming measure. The board had concerns about the material longevity/durability of street art, final placement, representation of all of Uptown versus personal designs and themes. Motion to table action item until final design is brought to the Design committee and address board concerns as noted. Generated 10/5/2023 11:14 AM Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 October 4, 2023 RESULT: TABLED [UNANIMOUS] Next: 11/1/2023 8:00 AM MOVER: Tamara Sytsma, Member SECONDER: Joana Hively, Secretary YEAS: Stoddard, Smith, Hively, Perdue, Sytsma, Happel, Malone ABSENT: Stephanie Johnson 4. Affordable Limousine Funding Request Ms. Miller noted there will be less trolleys and more signage promoting walking. Motion to approve the Funding Request in a not to exceed amount of $6,000. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lynn Happel, Member YEAS: Stoddard, Smith, Hively, Perdue, Sytsma, Happel, Malone ABSENT: Stephanie Johnson VI. Reports 1. Committee Meeting Notes UGRI did an update to their strategic plan and will present it at a future CIA meeting. Business Development had a map walkthrough from GVMC. There a lot of Business District mixers coming up in the near future. The volunteer appreciation event went well. Streetscape furniture has been ordered. VII. Other Business None. VIII. Public Comment None. IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 AM. Generated 10/5/2023 11:14 AM