Community Engagement Committee

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM 4243 REMEMBRANCE RD. NW. THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2023 5:30 PM Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance 1. Committee members: Discussion Items 1. Approval of Previous Minutes 2. Neighborhood Update 3. Business Update 4. Other Business Adjournment Discuss next meeting date. Next meeting would fall on July 6. Page 1 of 5  COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 5:30 PM Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance Committee members: Nick Erickson, Jena Wilmers, Mary Wieber, Erin Gregones, Stephanie Kolakowski, Leigh Ann Gray, Elaina Huizenga-Chase, Nicole DiDonato Discussion Items Approval of Previous Minutes LA Gray motioned to approve of April 2023 minutes. Seconded by S Kolakowski. BUSINESS UPDATE: N Erickson gave an update on the first meetup for the Walker Chamber. Great first turnout. Next couple of meetings are already scheduled: May 30 at The Local June 27 at Alfano's Italian Restaurant and Pub Other important dates to remember: May 14 - Stubborn BBQ grand opening. October 4 teaming with Grandville/ Jennison Chamber for a panel discussion featuring former Lt. Governor, Brian Calley. This is for the Small Business Association of which Calley is the President and CEO. Location TBD November 9 will be a veterans event at Culvers Restaurant NEIGHBORHOOD UPDATE: C. Hendon and S. Kolakowski said they would be meeting to discuss ideas on how to engage neighborhoods. Looking at how much engagement would cost. Memorial Day Parade: Nothing to update about the Memorial Day Parade Adjournment - Next meeting is Thursday, June 1 Community Engagement Committee Minutes 5-4-23 Page 1 2 of 2 5 Community Engagement Committee Minutes 5-4-23 Page 2 3 of 2 5  COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2023 5:30 PM Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance Committee members: Nick Erickson, Jena Wilmers, Mary Wieber, Erin Gregones, Stephanie Kolakowski, Leigh Ann Gray, Elaina Huizenga-Chase, Nicole DiDonato Discussion Items Approval of Previous Minutes LA Gray motioned to approve of April 2023 minutes. Seconded by S Kolakowski. BUSINESS UPDATE: N Erickson gave an update on the first meetup for the Walker Chamber. Great first turnout. Next couple of meetings are already scheduled: May 30 at The Local June 27 at Alfano's Italian Restaurant and Pub Other important dates to remember: May 14 - Stubborn BBQ grand opening. October 4 teaming with Grandville/ Jennison Chamber for a panel discussion featuring former Lt. Governor, Brian Calley. This is for the Small Business Association of which Calley is the President and CEO. Location TBD November 9 will be a veterans event at Culvers Restaurant NEIGHBORHOOD UPDATE: C. Hendon and S. Kolakowski said they would be meeting to discuss ideas on how to engage neighborhoods. Looking at how much engagement would cost. Memorial Day Parade: Nothing to update about the Memorial Day Parade Adjournment - Next meeting is Thursday, June 1 Community Engagement Committee Minutes 5-4-23 Page 4 of 5 Community Engagement Committee Minutes 5-4-23 Page 5 of 5