Downtown Development Authority

AGENDA Downtown Development Authority Meeting 9:00 AM - Thursday, January 9, 2025 88 N Main St., Three Rivers, MI 49093 Page 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 4.A. Minutes of the meeting held 3-4 12.2024 DDA Board Meeting Minutes 5. GENERAL COMMENTS For general comments, each person will be allowed to address the Board only one time, 5 minutes per person. The purpose of public comment is to allow the public to address concerns to the Board rather than start a public debate or present questions to the Board. 6. ACTION ITEMS 6.A. Vote item 1: New Director Hire After conducting a third round of interviews with the top two candidates, it is recommended that Angela Metty be hired as the new DDA Director. 6.B. Vote item 2: Winter Board Retreat Proposed monthly board meeting and annual budget retreat to be held on Saturday February 8th, 12p – 5p at HG Real Estate located at 54 N. Main St. 6.C. Vote item 3: Match on Main Recommendations 5 It is proposed from the Economic Vitality committee that 48 N Main St., Riviera Theatre & Bar is recommended for Interior Renovation items. The committee also recommends 13 N. Main St., Sutra Indian Cuisine restaurant for technical assistance items such as general marketing, technology or other operational expenses (e.g. website, social media campaigns). Sutra has also received the application for the DDA Facade Grant and has received info about applying to HDC for the Certificate of Appropriateness for any signs he would like to add to the outside of the building. Match on Main timeline 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7.A. Letter of recommendation from outgoing Chair Andrew George for new Chair. Page 1 of 19  7.B. 2025 Main Street Now Conference: 6 Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia, April 7th – 9th Michigan Main Street will pay for one registration ticket. Conference Hotel is the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown – Group rate is estimated at $249 per night and flight is estimated at $450 round trip per person from Grand Rapids. Attached is the education overview. Main Street Now Conference 2025 8. CONSENT 8.A. 12.2024 DDA Design Minutes 7 - 14 12.2024 EV Minutes.docx 2024-11 DDA BAL SHEET 2024-11 DDA REVEXP Promotions Meeting 12-18-24 9. DIRECTOR'S REPORT 9.A. Impact Report for 2024 15 - 18 MMS_IMPACT_2024-Three_Rivers_v3 9.A. Michigan Main Street 2025 Office Hours 19 MMS Office Hours (1) 10. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 19  Three Rivers DDA Board December Meeting Minutes City Hall, December 5, 2024 Meeting called to order at 9:07 am by DDA Board Chairperson Andrew George. In attendance: Andrew George, Chair; Charlie Wolgamood, Vice-Chair; Jason Ballew, Secretary; Joe Bippus, Board Member; Waneta Truckey, Board Member; Mary Miholer, Board Member; Kyle Sharkey, Board Member. Absent: None. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Motion to approve agenda made by W. Truckey, seconded by C. Wolgamood. Motion passes unanimously. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Motion to approve minutes made by M. Miholer, seconded by J. Ballew. Motion passes unanimously. GENERAL COMMENTS None. ACTION ITEMS Vote Item 1: Sponsorship for Midnight on Main at The Riviera Theatre Summary: The TRDDA will no longer be hosting Midnight on Main. The Riviera Theatre is now hosting the event and has requested a $500 sponsorship. A private donation of $400 has been made, payable to the DDA. Vote: The board voted to approve the sponsorship of $400 to The Riviera Theatre for Midnight on Main. Motion made by J. Bippus, seconded by C. Wolgamood. Motion passes unanimously. Vote Item 2: New Director Hire Summary: The two top candidates have met with downtown stakeholders and city department heads. Based on the input from merchants and stakeholders, Angela Metty is recommended for the position. Page 3 of 19 Vote: The board voted to conduct a third-round meeting with both candidates, separately, with the executive committee for further input. Motion made by J. Bippus, seconded by J. Ballew. Motion passes unanimously. DISCUSSION ITEMS Match on Main Summary: The next Match on Main funding applications will be released early next year. Eligible projects include technical assistance, interior renovations, outdoor space activation, and working capital needs. Suggestions for eligible businesses are welcome. New Board Member Kyle Sharkey. Currently works at the Three Rivers Library. Welcome Kyle. CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve the consent agenda, made by J. Bippus, seconded by J. Ballew. Motion passes unanimously. DIRECTOR REPORT Tricia Meyer’s Consultation services will be extending, vis-à-vis the delayed hiring of the DDA Director position. Christmas Around Town went very well, despite the weather. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn made by M. Miholer, seconded by C. Wolgamood. Motion passes unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:40am. Page 4 of 19  4* MICHIGAN ECONOMIC ‘ DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION MATCH ON MAIN (FY25) Appendix F: Timeline Program Announcement — November 2024 Match on Main Program documents will be available on the www,miplace.org website Application Window Opens — Monday, January 20, 2025 Local applicants complete their online application at www.miplace.org website. At this time, applicants will select which business they are submitting their application on behalf of. Application Window Closes— Monday, April 7, 2025 Local applicants must have theirapplication completed and submitted with required attachments via the www.miplacetorg website before 5pm, Awardaes Announced - Thursday, June 28, 2025 Applicants will be notified of the status of their grant applications Grant Agreements Executed - September 2025 Grant agreements will be processed and sent to grantees following a successful background review. (Dates subject to change) Appendix F_Timeline_fy25.003_Fina| Page 5 of 19 Main Street Now Conference in Philadelphia, April 7th – 9th Michigan Main Street will pay for one registration ticket. Conference Hotel is the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown – Group rate is estimated at $249 per night and flight is estimated at $450 round trip per person from Grand Rapids. Education Overview: Page 6 of 19  DDA Design Committee Meeting Minutes December 10, 2024 DDA DESIGN MISSION: To Improve the physical appearance of the commercial district through beautification and historic preservation efforts. I. Welcome / Roll Call / Additions to Agenda a) In attendance: Mary M., Jason B., Lisa C., Mike C., Angi M., Julie H., Mike H., Tara, Colin b) Welcome New Member!: Sara Blank II. Vibrancy Grant a) Budget i. Awarded Grant amount of $25,000 + matching funds of $3,750 from City = $28,750 ii. Spent to date: $26,983.31, which includes recent order of (8) additional “Discover Downtown” blue/white banners for Main St. iii. Remaining balance: ~ $1,766.69 (to be verified with the City) iv. Already earmarked: 1. Storage for Christmas tree components 2. Coordinated with DPS (2x8 boards, conduit brackets, drop cloths, etc.) 3. Price (TBD) v. Other ideas (TBD): 1. Additional stretch-lights? 2. Additional Christmas decorations? 3. Battery-powered lights or ball for Midnight on Main ball drop 4. Other? III. Holiday Décor Take-Down a) To be coordinated with DPS b) Usually 2nd or 3rd week of January IV. Looking Ahead for 2025 a) Teaming up with Women’s Club for pollinator garden b) Inventory of name plaques for hanging baskets c) 1-year anniversary of Downtown Dog Park d) Maintenance: i. Maintenance worker ii. Tractor — Warren at Lynn’s Garage in spring e) Amphitheater f) New goals & initiatives! V. Next Design Committee Meeting: Tuesday, January 21 at DDA Office, @ 4:30pm Page 1 of 1 Page 7 of 19  Economic Vitality Committee Minutes December 19, 2024 4:00 p.m. HG Real Estate Office – 52 N. Main St. A. Call to Order/Roll Call – EV Lead J. Koski called the meeting to order at 4:05pm. B. Approval of Agenda - approved by unanimous consent as amended. C. Approval of Minutes - approved by unanimous consent as amended. D. Old Business: a. B-3 Prohibited Storage Ordinance 844 Update - J. Beebe i. updates given on status of building/business owners in violation of the ordinance. b. Main Street Pulse Pull / Impact Report Survey Results - A. Metty i. Impact Report is complete and copy has been sent to committee / Board members. We discussed best ways to use the report and get it out in the community. c. MMS/Technical Assistance Application - A. Metty i. Application has been submitted d. DDA director position update - tabled until further interview with City Dept. Heads are complete. e. Holiday Meet & Mingle - Tabled until possibly Spring. E. New Business: a. 2025 Meeting dates for committee - J. Koski i. Committee discussed the best time for committee meetings. We decided to move to the 1st Thursday of the month at 4pm at HG Real Estate, and will adjust as needed for committee members' schedules. b. Committee goals for 2025 - The committee set goals of things they are going to pursue in 2025. i. EV CHarging Station in DDA District ii. Website updates iii. Better communication of grants and incentives to district businesses and buildings iv. update inventory of current available properties for rent/lease or for sale. v. Master plan updates for DDA specific tasks F. Grants / Funding a. R2 / ARPA Grant – J. Koski i. Remaining balance in R2 Grant is $1627 Page 8 of 19  b. Façade Grant Updates – J. Koski i. 124 N Main St - Check sent ii. remaining funds in Facade Grant is $13,119.91 G. Potential Grants Updates – a. Match on Main - Applications open Jan 20, 2025 - Need some recommendations for applicants to pursue. Businesses were discussed and the committee will recommend 48 N Main (Riviera expansion) for this year’s grant submission. J. Koski to write recommendation to board for January meeting. H. Downtown Concerns/Inventory Updates a. 210 East St.(former Voyager B&B) - sold, reverting to private residence NEXT MEETING: January 9, 2025 at 4 p.m. – Location: HG Real Estate, 52 N. Main St. Three Rivers Michigan 49093. Page 9 of 19 12/23/2024 01:44 PM BALANCE SHEET FOR CITY OF THREE RIVERS Page: 1/1 User: BSCHOON Period Ending 11/30/2024 DB: Three Rivers Fund 248 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY GL Number Description Balance *** Assets *** 248-000-001.000 CASH 296,671.48 248-000-001.010 CASH-DDA SQUARE ACCOUNT 26,029.60 248-000-017.000 CASH EQUIVALENT INVESTMENTS 41,398.57 248-000-017.100 UNREALIZED GAIN OR LOSS (4,444.58) 248-000-040.070 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE-REV LOAN 2,030.00 248-000-056.000 ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE 71.07 Total Assets 361,756.14 *** Liabilities *** 248-000-207.000 NOTES PAYABLE 195,345.00 248-000-255.000 DEPOSITS - CUSTOMER 500.00 248-000-339.000 UNEARNED REVENUES 12,432.95 248-000-339.001 DEFERRED REVENUE 2,030.00 Total Liabilities 210,307.95 *** Fund Balance *** 248-000-375.090 RESERVE-REVOLVING LOAN 42,309.48 248-000-390.000 Fund Balance 79,289.21 Total Fund Balance 121,598.69 Beginning Fund Balance - 23-24 121,598.69 Net of Revenues VS Expenditures - 23-24 (5,507.61) *23-24 End FB/24-25 Beg FB 116,091.08 Net of Revenues VS Expenditures - Current Year 35,357.11 Ending Fund Balance 151,448.19 Total Liabilities And Fund Balance 361,756.14 * Year Not Closed Page 10 of 19 12/23/2024 01:43 PM REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF THREE RIVERS Page: 1/2 User: BSCHOON PERIOD ENDING 11/30/2024 DB: Three Rivers 2024-25 ACTIVITY FOR ORIGINAL 2024-25 YTD BALANCE MONTH ENCUMBERED UNENCUMBERED % BDGT GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION BUDGET AMENDED BUDGET 11/30/2024 11/30/24 YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE USED Fund 248 - DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Revenues Dept 000 248-000-403.000 CURRENT PROPERTY TAXES 23,521.00 23,521.00 22,692.07 109.61 0.00 828.93 96.48 248-000-403.020 TAX INCREMENT FINANCING-Plan 116,691.00 116,691.00 90,979.15 0.00 0.00 25,711.85 77.97 248-000-445.000 PENALTIES - TAXES 0.00 0.00 12.69 2.19 0.00 (12.69) 100.00 248-000-502.000-GT029 FEDERAL-SJC ARPA-DDA SML BUS GRT 0.00 0.00 15,000.00 0.00 0.00 (15,000.00) 100.00 248-000-573.000 LOCAL COMMUNITY STABILIZATION SHARE APPR 11,519.00 11,519.00 10,255.27 0.00 0.00 1,263.73 89.03 248-000-665.000 INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 1,500.00 1,500.00 2,569.80 0.00 0.00 (1,069.80) 171.32 248-000-678.000 OTHER REVENUES 0.00 0.00 585.12 0.00 0.00 (585.12) 100.00 248-000-684.050 MISC REVENUE - FUNDRAISING 0.00 0.00 300.00 300.00 0.00 (300.00) 100.00 248-000-684.050-DDAAM MISC REV - FUNDRAISING -ART ON MAIN 1,250.00 1,250.00 310.00 0.00 0.00 940.00 24.80 248-000-684.050-DDACH MISC REV-FUNDRAISING-CHRISTMAS AROUND TO 6,250.00 6,250.00 2,850.00 300.00 0.00 3,400.00 45.60 248-000-684.050-DDADS MISC REV- FUNDRAISING-DESIGN COMMITTEE 1,425.00 1,425.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,425.00 0.00 248-000-684.050-DDAHF MISC REV-FUNDRAISING-HARMONY FEST 12,750.00 12,750.00 19,746.50 0.00 0.00 (6,996.50) 154.87 248-000-684.050-DDAMM MISC REV-FUNDRAISING-MIDNIGHT ON MAIN 625.00 625.00 400.00 400.00 0.00 225.00 64.00 248-000-684.050-DDASA MISC REV-FUNDRAISING-SASS IN CITY 3,750.00 3,750.00 1,757.37 0.00 0.00 1,992.63 46.86 Total Dept 000 179,281.00 179,281.00 167,457.97 1,111.80 0.00 11,823.03 93.41 TOTAL REVENUES 179,281.00 179,281.00 167,457.97 1,111.80 0.00 11,823.03 93.41 Expenditures Dept 272 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE 248-272-702.000 SALARIES/WAGES FULLTIME EMPLO 43,888.00 43,888.00 8,560.80 0.00 0.00 35,327.20 19.51 248-272-703.000 SALARIES/WAGES - PART TIME EM 15,266.00 15,266.00 4,819.51 2,070.60 0.00 10,446.49 31.57 248-272-706.000 LEAVE EARNINGS 0.00 0.00 4,313.40 0.00 0.00 (4,313.40) 100.00 248-272-715.000 FICA - EMPLOYERS SHARE 4,526.00 4,526.00 1,332.30 158.40 0.00 3,193.70 29.44 248-272-716.000 MEDICAL INSURANCE 22,572.00 22,572.00 3,762.00 0.00 0.00 18,810.00 16.67 248-272-717.000 LIFE INSURANCE 601.00 601.00 250.00 50.00 0.00 351.00 41.60 248-272-718.000 RETIREMENT 4,775.00 4,775.00 1,302.89 0.00 0.00 3,472.11 27.29 248-272-720.000 WORKERS COMPENSATION 606.00 606.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 606.00 0.00 248-272-725.000 PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS 100.00 100.00 60.31 0.00 0.00 39.69 60.31 248-272-727.000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 700.00 700.00 169.48 71.60 0.00 530.52 24.21 248-272-728.000 POSTAGE 200.00 200.00 73.00 0.00 0.00 127.00 36.50 248-272-729.000 PRINTING 200.00 200.00 23.33 0.00 0.00 176.67 11.67 248-272-740.000 GENERAL SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT 650.00 650.00 84.21 0.00 0.00 565.79 12.96 248-272-783.400 DESIGN COMMITTEE 5,000.00 5,000.00 671.00 0.00 0.00 4,329.00 13.42 248-272-783.500-DDAAM ART ON MAIN 1,000.00 1,000.00 795.18 0.00 0.00 204.82 79.52 248-272-783.500-DDACH PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE-CHRISTMAS AROUND TO 5,000.00 5,000.00 (1,880.32) 154.61 0.00 6,880.32 (37.61) 248-272-783.500-DDAHF PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE-HARMONY FEST 10,200.00 10,200.00 11,257.99 400.00 0.00 (1,057.99) 110.37 248-272-783.500-DDAMM PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE-MIDNIGHT ON MAIN 500.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 248-272-783.500-DDAOT PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE-OTHER 500.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 248-272-783.500-DDASA PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE-SASS IN CITY 3,000.00 3,000.00 1,528.38 0.00 0.00 1,471.62 50.95 248-272-783.600 ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEE 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00 0.00 248-272-783.700 ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE 2,050.00 2,050.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,050.00 0.00 Page 11 of 19 248-272-801.000 PROFESSIONAL FEES 300.00 300.00 89.97 0.00 0.00 210.03 29.99 248-272-803.000 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS 850.00 850.00 250.00 0.00 0.00 600.00 29.41 248-272-804.000 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,475.00 1,475.00 5,743.80 750.00 1,526.78 (5,795.58) 492.92 248-272-805.000 TRAINING AND TUITION 2,100.00 2,100.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,100.00 0.00 248-272-853.000 TELEPHONE/INTERNET 660.00 660.00 202.65 50.69 0.00 457.35 30.70 248-272-868.000 LODGING 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 0.00 248-272-870.000 TRAVEL EXPENSE 900.00 900.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 900.00 0.00 12/23/2024 01:43 PM REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR CITY OF THREE RIVERS Page: 2/2 User: BSCHOON PERIOD ENDING 11/30/2024 DB: Three Rivers 2024-25 ACTIVITY FOR ORIGINAL 2024-25 YTD BALANCE MONTH ENCUMBERED UNENCUMBERED % BDGT GL NUMBER DESCRIPTION BUDGET AMENDED BUDGET 11/30/2024 11/30/24 YEAR-TO-DATE BALANCE USED Fund 248 - DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Expenditures 248-272-901.000 ADVERTISING 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,058.13 0.00 0.00 941.87 52.91 248-272-921.000 ELECTRIC 500.00 500.00 119.87 0.00 0.00 380.13 23.97 248-272-940.000 LEASE OF PROPERTY/BUILDINGS 6,000.00 6,000.00 2,850.00 0.00 0.00 3,150.00 47.50 248-272-963.000 CENTRAL SERVICES OVERHEAD 4,443.00 4,443.00 1,850.00 370.00 0.00 2,593.00 41.64 248-272-964.000 REFUNDS AND REBATES 4,500.00 4,500.00 2,872.12 0.00 0.00 1,627.88 63.82 248-272-964.000-DDALF DDA LOCAL FACADE PROGRAM 20,000.00 20,000.00 2,879.89 1,221.09 4,000.00 13,120.11 34.40 248-272-971.000-DDADG DDA DOG PARK 0.00 0.00 220.15 0.00 0.00 (220.15) 100.00 248-272-971.000-GT021 MAIN ST VIBRANCY GRANT 0.00 0.00 16,860.82 996.34 10,718.50 (27,579.32) 100.00 248-272-971.000-GT029 SJC ARPA GRAT-DDA SML BUS GRANT 0.00 0.00 15,000.00 0.00 0.00 (15,000.00) 100.00 248-272-971.000-GT036 CDGB GRANT CAPITAL OUTLAY 0.00 0.00 44,980.00 0.00 88,650.00 (133,630.00) 100.00 Total Dept 272 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE 169,062.00 169,062.00 132,100.86 6,293.33 104,895.28 (67,934.14) 140.18 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 169,062.00 169,062.00 132,100.86 6,293.33 104,895.28 (67,934.14) 140.18 Fund 248 - DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: TOTAL REVENUES 179,281.00 179,281.00 167,457.97 1,111.80 0.00 11,823.03 93.41 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 169,062.00 169,062.00 132,100.86 6,293.33 104,895.28 (67,934.14) 140.18 NET OF REVENUES & EXPENDITURES 10,219.00 10,219.00 35,357.11 (5,181.53) (104,895.28) 79,757.17 680.48 Page 12 of 19 Promotions Meeting 12/18/24 Attendance: Charlie, Lisa, Danielle, Angi Agenda: CAT Recap 1) Finance: Expenses tentatively: $5494, Revenue $7,510 2) What Worked: Sales, Scavenger Hunt, Business participation 3) What didn’t work: Sales down, attendance down due to weather FRi & Sat. No gift wrapping was asked for, Fire Dept. Parked right in front of the Riviera Theater and blocked where Santa gets dropped off. Next Year: Keep track of concert attendees, count scavenger hunt cards etc. -Midnight On Main: Check Request to Riviera Theatre. They will need 4 female volunteers for balloons on 12/31 Events for next year -Chili Cook-Off -Spring Clean Up -Dog Park Anniversary -Art On Main (Close Portage) -Sass -HarmonyFest (CLose down Main Street) -Fall Fest w/the City or Downtown Ghost Tour -Christmas Around Town -Midnight on Main Page 13 of 19 May thru Aug starting at 4pm? WILL NEED TO FIND SPONSORS - First Fridays: Music in East Alley, Food, Drinks & shopping -Third Thursdays: Same as First Fridays -Second Saturdays: same as Fri & sat but more family oriented (face painter etc), starting at 1pm -Taste of TR (close down Main street) Advertising: -Print media/magazines( 1month ahead): Shore Line, Review, Encore -Billboard -QR Codes -Radio -Newsprint -Watershed Voice Vendors facing sidewalks Need to work on Sponsorship Letters and Fundraising: Start in January Page 14 of 19  We’re All In This Together Celebrating 10 years as an accredited Michigan Main Street Community 2025 EDITION THREE RIVERS/DDA MAIN STREET 269.535.5145 downtownthreerivers.com State of Three Rivers Main Street DOWNTOWN is making a BIG difference 1 Blocks Three Rivers Main Street is making a real difference. It started with a few people making investments in beautiful historic properties 50 Parcels with great potential. It gained momentum when we joined the Michigan Main Street program. Ten years into that as a Master Level Community, we celebrate our successes and plan for the future. 425 Public parking spaces Through good stewardship we strive to maintain and enhance the integrity of our historic architecture and natural resources for our 47 First-floor storefronts community to enjoy. Downtown’s Goals 35 Residential units • Expand and enhance collaborative relationships to stimulate 6 investment in downtown Three Rivers. Restaurants • Leverage existing arts, cultural and entertainment assets to support 10 development of new creative spaces, businesses and live/work Retail stores space to generate round the clock activity. 104k • Improve the physical appearance of Visitors buildings and built-environment of downtown Three Rivers to increase 2.5% Increase in property values value and tax base. Engaged Redevelopment Ready Community® Page Master Level 15 of Main 19 Street TRANSFORMING THREE RIVERS’ DOWNTOWN Four building owners were awarded Our design committee partnered Three Rivers DDA/Main Street local facade grants to help provide with MEDC’S Public Spaces was awarded a Vibrancy Grant exterior enhancements to their Community Places to bring a dog to provide beautiful upgrades to historic properties. park to our downtown! our holiday decor including this stunning 18-foot tree! REINVESTMENT Main Street is Helping Businesses Thrive • R2 Retail And Restaurant • Design Assistance STATS 2023–2024 • USDA Revolving Loan Fund • Market Data • Local Façade Program • Downtown Plan PRIVATE INVESTMENT 64,486 • Match On Main • City Master Plan $ • Economic Development/Marketing • Capital Improvement Plan Plan Program to date: $934,495 11 Façade & Building Improvements Program to date: 59 “I am proud to own two storefronts in our charming historic district and have opened two successful businesses. I take pride in being a part of the downtown family and owning a piece of history and continually 9 New Businesses strive to help downtown meet our greatest potential.” Program to date: 63 — Daly Broekema, owner, Daly Lash & Spa, 105 Portage Ave. Community Profile City of Three Rivers | 2024 Population Downtown Drive Time Markets 7,954 5 Minutes 10 Minutes 20 Minutes Households Population 8,757 15,952 46,661 3,172 Households 3,448 6,399 18,441 Median HH Income Median HH Income $54,762 $62,711 $70,289 $ 52,843 Median Age In-demand Businesses 35.5 years Food & Drink Shopping & Retail Housing Units Steak house Bakery 3,427 Bakery Arts, crafts and hobbies 93% Housing is occupied Healthy menu eatery Wine and specialty food shop 55% Owner-occupied Deli/sandwich shop Kitchen, home decor and gift 38% Renter-occupied Page 16 of 19 Casual dining eatery  2024 Pulse Downtown Outdoor of Downtown Amphitheater Coming Soon! The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) awarded a 73% Visit downtown Three Rivers most often for dining $1.75 million dollar grant to the Three Rivers DDA/Main Street as part of 60% Described recent trends in the Public Gathering Spaces Initiative program! The outdoor theater will downtown Three Rivers as steady to improving be located at 11 Joshua Drive (east side of downtown), adjacent to the Said the frequency of their Portage River. The project will include accessible restrooms, parking and a band shell for year-round performances! 71% visits to downtown Three Rivers increased or stayed the same during the past year Social Connection 6,400+ Facebook Followers 815+ Instagram Followers Volunteer Connection 1,325 Volunteer hours in 2023–2024 20,968 Volunteer hours (Program to date) $ 41,856 Volunteer value in 2023–2024 $ 622,379 Volunteer value (Program to date) In the Numbers VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Income Expenses “Being a downtown resident and 10% business owner, I feel there is no better 45% 5% 10% 5% 25% 5% way to help our downtown thrive and grow than to be a part of the process. $180,205 $170,360 I love it when I can help out a new 30% business with grant opportunities 15% 50% offered by the DDA economic vitality Program activities Promotion activities committee’s efforts.” City/county support Design activities —Jenny Koski, Chair of Economic Vitality; DDA support Economic vitality activities City Planning Commissioner Memberships/fundraising Organization activities Personal giving Page 17 of 19 Operations DOWNTOWN ALIVE “Ten years ago, the people of Three Rivers took a bold step forward in revitalizing our community. Partnering with Michigan Main Street has provided us with invaluable tools and resources, helping us bring a renewed vibrancy and sense of pride to our downtown core. This partnership continues to Three Rivers Main Street strengthen our efforts in creating a thriving, welcoming space for everyone.” Events 2023–24 —Andrew George, Board Chair, Three Rivers DDA/Main Street 4,975 Est. event attendance Three Rivers’ Board of Directors Chair: Andrew George Member: Waneta Truckey Vice Chair: John Wolgamood Member: Mary Miholer-O’Connor Member: Kyle Sharkey Member/City Manager: Joseph Bippus Secretary: Jason Ballew • Community • FallFest Clean-up Day • Christmas Around • Art on Main Town • Sass in the City • HarmonyFest • Midnight on Main • Chili Cook Off MICHIGAN MAIN STREET A Network of Leaders in Grassroots Economic Development Real Impact. | The numbers prove it! $ 49,135,925 $ 5,855,343 2023–24 Total 2023–24 Total Private Investment Public Investment $473,749,204 $152,552,988 Program to date Program to date Painting the Town at Art on Main 30,094 136 117 2023–24 2023–24 2023–24 Volunteer New Façade & Building Hours Businesses Improvements 922,796 2,033 2,934 Program to date Program to date Program to date Ladies Night Out at Sass in the City Michigan Main Street provides technical Our MMS assistance to local Communities communities as KEWEENAW HOUGHTON they implement the Main ONTONAGON BARAGA LUCE MARQUETTE 1 GOGEBIC ALGER Street CHIPPEWA IRON SCHOOLCRAFT MACKINAC DICKINSON DELTA Four-Point Approach , a community-driven, ® EMMET MENOMINEE CHEBOYGAN PRESQUE ISLE CHAR LEVO comprehensive strategy encouraging IX MO NT MO 3 ANTRIM OTSEGO RE ALPENA NC Y LEELANAU economic development through historic KALKASKA 2 GRAND CRAWFORD OSCODA ALCONA BENZIE TRAVERSE Rocking the Block at HarmonyFest preservation in ways appropriate for the MANISTEE WEXFORD MISSAUKEE ROSCOMMON OGEMAW IOSCO modern marketplace. The program aims ARENAC MASON LAKE OSCEOLA CLARE GLADWIN HURON to create communities distinguished BAY MECOSTA ISABELLA MIDLAND 5 OCEANA NEWAYGO TUSCOLA SANILAC by economically vital and vibrant MUSKEGON 4 MONTCALM GRATIOT SH SAGINAW GENESEE 6 LAPEER KENT IAW ST. CLAIR commercial districts and downtowns, 7 IONIA CLINTON AS OTTAWA SE E MA CO OAKLAND MB thereby making the state economically 10 ALLEGAN BARRY EATON INGHAM LIVINGSTON VAN BUREN WASHTENAW 8 9 KALAMAZOO CALHOUN JACKSON WAYNE stronger and culturally diverse. RIEN CASS HILLSDALE MONROE BER ST. JOSEPH BRANCH LENAWEE Select Level Master Level www.miplace.org Page 18 of 19 ’Tis the Season for Christmas Around Town 5627-241119 MON 20, Organization: Work Plans TUES 21, Economic Vitality: Building & Business Inventory/BOOMS WED 22, Promotions: Annual Marketing Plans THUR 23, Design: Educating Property Owners on Historic Preservation TUES 18, Economic Vitality: Market Data WED 19, Promotions: Social Media Platforms & Canva THUR 20, Organization: Committee Guide/Volunteers Orientation MONDAY 19, Design: Design Guidelines TUES 20, Economic Vitality: Small Business & Entrepreneur Resources WED 21, Promotions: Strategically Repurposing Content THUR 22, Organization: Board Member Best Practices TUES 15, Economic Vitality: Development Incentives & Programs WED 16, Promotions: Event Analysis Process & Tools THUR 17, Organization: Critical Information Inventory TUES 16, Economic Vitality: Developer & Business Recruitment Tools WED 17, Promotions: Destination Marketing THUR 18, Organization: Annual Strategy-Driven Planning FRI 19, Design: Showcasing Your District’s History MON 17, Promotions: Annual Events Calendar Strategy TUES 18, Economic Vitality: Vacant Property & Upper Story Activation THUR 20, Organization: Main5 Communication: Sharing Successes & Impacts Page 19 of 19