Walker Downtown Development Authority

City of Walker Walker Downtown Development Authority Agenda City Commission Chambers 4243 Remembrance Road NW Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 7:30 AM 1. Call Meeting to Order - Record Attendance 2. Approval of Minutes a) October 17, 2023 3. Introduce New Business Owner: Jennifer Lopez - Unique Plant Boutique 4. Streetlighting Project Update 5. Business Relations Manager Updates 6. Planning Updates 7. Continue Discussion/Confirmation of Future Projects a) DDA Projects/Plan Discussion Notes 8. Other Business/Updates 9. Next Meeting Date and Time - December 19, 2023 at 7:30 AM 10. Adjournment If you have any questions or are unable to attend a meeting, please contact Jessica Marion at 616.791.6878 Page 1 of 6  City of Walker Walker Downtown Development Authority Tuesday, October 17, 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, C. Ludwick, L. McNees, D. Schmalzel, P. Goodale, and S. Zokoe. Members absent: G. Carey, J. DeGroot, T. Hiller, and R. Smith. 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, and Assistant City Manager Frank Wash. 2. Approval of Minutes Following review by members, the DDA meeting minutes from August 15, 2023 were approved on a motion by S. Zokoe, with support by D. Schmalzel. Motion carried. 3. Streetlighting Project Update City Engineer Scott Conners gave a brief update regarding the streetlighting project. S. Conners recommended placing the bid opening on November 21st and then have the lighting sub-committee meet on the following week Tuesday to review the bid offers and send to the City Commission for December 4th for consideration to approve. There was discussion held. 4. Business Relations Manager Updates Nicole DiDonato:  Met with the following new businesses: Unique Plant Boutique at 4163 Lake Michigan Drive and with Zoology at 447 Standale Plaza.  Joined the Michigan Downtown Association and will be attending the regional conference in November to learn about grant writing, bylaws, funding sources and data driven downtowns.  Attended the Sparta Tour & Networking event for September where she toured the rejuvenated town square and learned about incubator shops.  Meeting with The Right Place to introduce Standale and look for grant opportunities.  Walker Chamber will be holding the following events: Walker After Work, a business panel discussion in Jenison and a ribbon cutting ceremony for Cesar's Pub. 5. Planning Updates Paula Priebe:  El Tapatio Mexican Grill & Bar went to the PC for a Special Use Permit that was approved. They still need to show parking plans and will possibly go to the City Commission to ask for a city "quota" liquor license.  Waterford project will go to Planning Commission in November to review the first Page 2 of 6  of their single family lot areas. She reported that there has been no movement yet on the five commercial lots.  She reviewed Vista 45's PUD rezoning and Preliminary Area Site Plan going to Planning Commission for review tonight.  Reviewed some of the changes created from the Zoning Ordinance Re-write Process  Adobé In & Out is moving forward and will be shared access easement with their neighboring property. 6. Discuss Future Projects Using last year's meeting DDA Project/Plan discussion notes and prior ideas discussed through the year, the members began compiling a list of ideas to consider for future improvements within the DDA District. F. Wash utilized the whiteboard to capture and organize the project list. The following graphic summarizes the projects that were discussed. 7. Other Business/Updates - None 8. Next Meeting Date and Time - The next Walker Downtown Development Authority meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2023 at 7:30 AM. 9. Adjournment - A motion was made by D. Schmalzel, with support by C. Ludwick to adjourn the meeting at 8:47 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 6 Page 4 of 6  DDA Projects/Plan 10.17.2023 High M45 Relocate Utility Poles Connect F.S. #2 to Community Park Mid-Block • Non-Moto Trail Crossing • Green/Open/Ponds Property Acquisitions • Focal Points • Parking Lot Bike Paths/Pedestrian Connections • Food trucks • Farmer’s Market Electric Tunnel Enhancements Car/Bike #1 Priority Chargers Façade Program Page 5 of 6 Cost Relative Restrooms Sidewalk • Kinney • Parkside • St. Clair • Maintenance Business Promotions DDA Signs • Kiosks • Wayfinding Low • Entry Low High Priority  DDA Projects/Plan 10.18.2022 High Streetlights M45 Mid Banners Connect F.S. #2 Multi-Holiday lights Block Move Poles To Community Crossing Telecom Park Electric Farmers Market Pedestrian Connectivity #1 Priority Parking Green/Open/Ponds (In Progress) Focal Point Feature Food trucks Bike Paths/ Page 6 of 6 Pedestrian Cost Relative Electric Connections #3 Priority Car Chargers #2 Priority Façade (Year) Program Kiosks/ DDA Director Wayfinding signs Entry signs Low Low High Priority