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Minutes Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority Meeting June 17, 2026, 4:00 p.m. City Hall Commission Chambers Room 121 203 South Troy Street Royal Oak, MI 48067 Present: Jen Brown Jay Dunstan Salvatore LoGrasso Michael Sophiea Mark Vanneste Chris Vlachos Adrian Walker Anthony Yezbick Katheryn Stoia Thomas Markus Absent: Kyle DuBuc _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by Michael Sophiea at 4:04 pm. 2. Public Comment Public comment opened at 4:05pm. 1 members of the public spoke. Public comment closed at 4:07pm. 3. Approval of Minutes Moved by: Jay Dunstan Seconded by: Adrian Walker Motion to approve the minutes. Motion Adopted 4. Expense Items 5. Approval of Agenda 1  5.a Center Street Structure Moved by: Anthony Yezbick Seconded by: Jay Dunstan Motion to add an item to new business to discuss the DDA funding allocation for the Center Street Structure demolition. Motion Adopted 5.b Trash Enclosure Moved by: Jay Dunstan Seconded by: Salvatore LoGrasso Motion to add an item to New Business to discuss the trash enclosure located in the alley behind The Rock on Third. Motion Adopted 6. Business 6.a 2026-27 DDA Budget Moved by: Jay Dunstan Seconded by: Jen Brown BE IT RESOLVED, that the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority hereby approves the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 Budget as presented, with the understanding that amendments may be made as necessary. Motion Adopted 6.b Placer AI License Moved by: Jay Dunstan Seconded by: Chris Vlachos BE IT RESOLVED, the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority hereby approves the Executive Director Kremer to bring back the Placer.ai discussion to the marketing committee for further discussion. Motion Adopted 6.c Roles of City and DDA 6.d Throne in Centennial Commons 6.e Fifth Street Project Update - Contract Modification 3 2  Moved by: Adrian Walker Seconded by: Anthony Yezbick BE IT RESOLVED, the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority requests the Executive Director to execute Contract Modification 3. Motion Adopted Moved by: Adrian Walker Seconded by: Jen Brown BE IT RESOLVED, the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority requests the Executive Director to provide $40,000 of matching funds to the Shop Washington gift card. Director Yezbick abstained from the vote. Motion Adopted 6.f DDA Website RFP Moved by: Jay Dunstan Seconded by: Salvatore LoGrasso BE IT RESOLVED, that the Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority hereby authorizes the Executive Director to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for website design and development services for the DDA website. Result: Motion was made and supported. After discussion, the motion was withdrawn before a vote was taken. 6.g Center Street Structure Director Dunstan requested that an item be added to the agenda under New Business to discuss supplemental parking options for the Center Street parking lot. During the discussion, it was noted that the option of not repaving the lot is under consideration. Executive Director Kremer stated that he will follow up with City staff regarding this matter and provide an update at a future meeting. 6.h Trash Enclosure Behind Rock on Third Director Dunstan requested that this item be added to the agenda under New Business to discuss the status of a previously discussed commitment to assist with the cost of a trash enclosure located behind The Rock on Third. During the discussion, it was noted that reimbursement has not been issued. 3  Executive Director Kremer stated that he will present a memorandum at the next meeting outlining the status of the request and recommended next steps. 7. Special Guest Presentation and Facilitation - Scott Sewell 8. Reports 9. Adjournment Moved by: Anthony Yezbick Seconded by: Adrian Walker Motion to adjourn. Motion Adopted 4