Walker Downtown Development Authority

City of Walker Walker Downtown Development Authority Agenda City Commission Chambers 4243 Remembrance Road NW Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 7:30 AM 1. Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance 2. Approval of Minutes a) June 20, 2023 3. Streetlighting Project Update 4. Business Relations Manager Updates 5. Planning Updates 6. Other Business/Updates 7. Next Meeting Date and Time - September 19, 2023 at 7:30 AM 8. Adjournment If you have any questions or are unable to attend a meeting, please contact Jessica Marion at 616.791.6878 Page 1 of 3  City of Walker Walker Downtown Development Authority Tuesday, June 20, 2023 7:30 AM - City Commission Chambers 4243 Remembrance Road NW 1. Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance The meeting was called to order by Chair D. Brinza at 7:30 am. Members present: D. Brinza, G. Carey, J. DeGroot, C. Ludwick, L. McNees, D. Schmalzel, R. Smith, S. Zokoe, and T. Hiller. Members absent: P. Goodale. Also present: Commissioner Melanie Grooters, City Engineer Scott Conners, Communications Manager/DDA Business Relations Manager Nicole DiDonato, DPW Director Gary Postema, Planning Director Paula Priebe, Assistant City Manager Frank Wash, Matthew Tipping and Jacob Jones with Century A&E. 2. Approval of Minutes Following review by member, the DDA meeting minutes from May 16, 2023 were approved on a motion by G. Carey, with support by R. Smith. Motion carried. 3. Streetlighting Project Update Matthew Tipping, P.E. and Jacob Jones with Century A&E gave an update to the DDA members of the streetscape lighting project. They reviewed their drawings showing the light fixtures and bases to be listed within the bid documents. M. Tipping discussed adding an additional lighting cabinet Lake Michigan Drive on the north side of the Aldi parking lot. M. Tipping stated that his structural team was currently working on the retrofit base that will allow them to utilize the existing bases with additional concrete. M. Tipping also reviewed their estimated projected schedule which is as follows: • Complete Bid Documents - July 2023 • Advertise for Bids - August 4, 2023 • Bid Opening - August 24, 2023 • Post- Bid Evaluation - August 28 - September 1, 2023 • Bid Award (City Commission) - September 11, 2023 • Pre-Construction Meeting - September 26, 2023 • Construction (Estimated) - October 2023 - June 2024 • Substantial Completion - Late May - Early June 2024 • Final Completion - 30 Days after Substantial Completion 4. Business Relations Manager Updates Nicole DiDonato stated she will be focusing on the following: • Meeting with business owners • Develop database of local business information • Manage branding /rebranding of Standale • Manage DDA website 5. Planning Updates Page 2 of 3  Paula Priebe stated • Valvoline Oil Final Area Site Plan review will go to the Planning Commission on July 5th. • Adobe In & Out Mexican restaurant has renewed interest in the Standale Floral shop location 3970 Lake Michigan Drive. CDD is anticipating them to apply later this summer. • WellNow Urgent Care building should be opening soon. • Aspen Dental's opening has been delayed due to water sprinkler problems. S. Conners stated that a traffic study is being conducted for Vista-45. He stated that MDOT and the developer are still in discussions. 6. Other Business/Updates • S. Conners stated he met with N. DiDonato and D. Schmalzel to come up with a sidewalk connectivity project that would connect the city's Community Park to the city's Fire Station parking lot on Lake Michigan Drive. He hopes to have feasibility and cost estimates provided to the DDA in a few months. • D. Schmalzel reviewed the 2023-2024 Proposed Budget. • D. Schmalzel stated he attended the Developer Day hosted by the Right Place, with Mayor Carey, N. DiDonato, and F. Wash. He stated the tour provided great exposure to Standale and provided a great look at emerging development opportunities. He also stated that the City has a tour planned in July with the City of Holland. • N. DiDonato talked about attending the opening for Mix Boba Lounge and stated they have a dedicated room set up for study space for Grand Valley students. • L. McNees stated that B2B Outlet posted on Facebook that they will be going out of business • S. Zokoe stated that he is working to rekindle the Walker Chambers meetings. Their first topic will be discussing how to retain employees. Their website will be connected to the City's website. 7. Next Meeting Date and Time - The next Walker Downtown Development Authority meeting is scheduled for August 15, 2023 at 7:30 AM. The July 19, 2023 meeting has been cancelled. 8. Adjournment - A motion was made by G. Carey, with support by S. Zokoe to adjourn at 8:19 AM. Motion carried. If you have any questions or are unable to attend a meeting, please contact Jessica Marion at 616.791.6878 Page 3 of 3