Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority - Regular Meeting

Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority 1106 Wealthy Street SE Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49503 November 1, 2023 @ 8:00 AM Louise Earl Butcher PRESENT: Mark Stoddard, Joana Hively, Tamara Sytsma, Lynn Happel, Joseph Malone ABSENT: Matthew Smith, Commissioner Kelsey Perdue, Stephanie Johnson OTHERS: Verah Narh Kamara, Chad Buczkowski, Ingrid Miller, Julia Saldivia, Arielle Leipham I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 8:11 AM by Chair Mark (Stanley) Stoddard II. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. III. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from October 4, 2023 No comments or corrections were noted. Motion to approve the minutes from October 4, 2023. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Tamara Sytsma, Member SECONDER: Joana Hively, Secretary YEAS: Stoddard, Hively, Sytsma, Happel, Malone ABSENT: Matthew E. Smith, Kelsey Perdue, Stephanie Johnson IV. Financial Statements 1. Interim Financial Statements as of September 30, 2023 Verah Narh Kamara introduced the financial statements and answered questions. Motion to approve Financial Statement C. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lynn Happel, Member SECONDER: Tamara Sytsma, Member YEAS: Stoddard, Hively, Sytsma, Happel, Malone ABSENT: Matthew E. Smith, Kelsey Perdue, Stephanie Johnson V. Action Items Generated 11/2/2023 11:31 AM Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 November 1, 2023 1. Street Light Garland Funding Request Ingrid Miller presented the Design Committee recommendation of Classic Lawn Care for this holiday season decorations. Motion to approve the Garland Funding request in a not to exceed amount of $10,008. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Lynn Happel, Member SECONDER: Joana Hively, Secretary YEAS: Stoddard, Hively, Sytsma, Happel, Malone ABSENT: Matthew E. Smith, Kelsey Perdue, Stephanie Johnson 2. Bike Repair Stands Funding Request Ms. Miller stated there are 4 bike repair stations in the corridor and the are in need of slight repairs. This will likely have to occur every other year. Motion to approve the bike repair stations maintenance up to an amount not to exceed $1,257.09. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joana Hively, Secretary SECONDER: Tamara Sytsma, Member YEAS: Stoddard, Hively, Sytsma, Happel, Malone ABSENT: Matthew E. Smith, Kelsey Perdue, Stephanie Johnson 3. Public Art Application Program Guidelines Update Ms. Miller explained the 1 sentence addition to the guidelines includes road closure costs. Motion to approve the additional language to the Public Art Program Guidelines. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joseph Malone SECONDER: Tamara Sytsma, Member YEAS: Stoddard, Hively, Sytsma, Happel, Malone ABSENT: Matthew E. Smith, Kelsey Perdue, Stephanie Johnson VI. Reports 1. Committee Meeting Notes Ms. Miller gave updates on the upcoming Shop Hop event, including a pre-event scavenger hunt. UGRI is working on creating a De-escalation training for businesses and owners. Generated 11/2/2023 11:31 AM Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 November 1, 2023 VII. Other Business Ms. Kamara thanked those who attended the CIA Roundtable. Reminder that year-end elections for open positions will be forthcoming. VIII. Public Comment None. IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:49 AM. Generated 11/2/2023 11:31 AM