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CITY OF MUSKEGON
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) /
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRA)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
February 13, 2024
Chairperson M. Bottomley called the meeting to order at 10:33 AM and roll was taken.
I. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: B. Tarrant, K. Reid, M. Bottomley, B.
Hastings, S. Black, D. Pollock, J.Seyferth, J. Wallace
MEMBERS ABSENT: M. Kleaveland, H. Sytsema, A. Boyd, J. Moore
STAFF PRESENT: J. Hines, Development Analyst, S. Wilson, Treasurer, W.
Webster, development services, D. Alexander, community
engagement, J. Eckholm, Director of Development Services
OTHERS PRESENT: K. Pershbacher, J. Rooks, T. Puffer, J. Puffer, J. Cook District
6 County Commissioner, M. Baird, Muskegon County Deputy
II. Approval of the meeting minutes of January 9, 2024 - K. Reid motioned to approve the
minutes from January 9, 2024 and supported by B. Hastings. All approved
III. Public comments on agenda items - None
IV. BRA agenda items – Jake Eckholm
A. Adelaide Pointe- Reimbursement Request #8 - Jake gave a brief update one that
these reimbursements will come in monthly. We have asked for an extra week of
lead time prior to making the agenda to ensure the 3rd party consultant has plenty
of time to make sure all of the requested reimbursements are eligible activities.
J. Seyferth made a motion to approve the 8th request for reimbursement submitted by
Adelaide Pointe QOZB, LLC’s for eligible activities. B. Tarrant supported.
Roll Call:
Yays: B. Tarrant, K. Reid, J. Wallace, M. Bottomley, B. Hastings, S. Black, D.
Pollock, J. Seyferth
Nays: None
V. DDA agenda items- Dave Alexander
A. Public presentation: Semi-annual DDA report and public engagement -Dave
shared the Notice that was publicized as required and mailed to the taxing
authorities nearby. J. Cook and M. Baird from Muskegon County were
introduced.
B. DDA financial report – Dave gave the update on financials, events, developments,
Façade Grants and business changes. There are two things to vote on today. 1.
Annual budget update that shows the changes outlined from last month both on
the revenue side and expense. B. Tarrant motioned to approve the adjusted 2023-
2024 fiscal year DDA budget as presented by staff and accept the January 31,
2024 DDA and events financial statement. Supported by J. Seyferth.
Roll Call:
Yays: B. Tarrant, K. Reid, J. Wallace, M. Bottomley, B. Hastings, S. Black, D.
Pollock, J. Seyferth
Nays: None
C. Shaw Walker Development Agreement for approved EGLE Loan (Jake
Eckholm). Jake explained the grant. I move to approve the development
agreement between Shaw Walker Opportunity Zone Business 1 LLC, Shaw
Walker Opportunity Zone business 2 LLC and Shaw Walker Opportunity Zone
Business 3 LLC and Muskegon Downtown Development Authority. Supported
by J. Seyferth. Roll Call:
Yays: B. Tarrant, K. Reid, J. Wallace, M. Bottomley, B. Hastings, S. Black, D.
Pollock, J. Seyferth
Nays: None
a. Jon Rooks was able to give an update that to date over $1MM has been
spent on soft costs. An architect has been hired and are approximately
60% done with the prints. An extension was granted and should be done
with design studies in early May. The first 342 units are planned to begin
in 2024 for Phase I.
D. 2024 Legacy Project events – Trunk-and-Treat, GLOW and New Year’s Ball
Drop (Terry and Joy Puffer) – Terry Puffer and Joy Puffer gave an update on the
events.$40,000 was spent on the GLOW event. New Year’s Eve ball drop was the
first event downtown and produced 21 sponsors, spent approx. $25,000. New
projects are in the planning stages for JUNETEENTH parade, City Boy Pantry
event so far. A proposal requesting funds and support should be put in writing
and added to the budget and voted upon.
E. Discussion on potential changes to the DDA Façade Grant program -Discussion
only. Options to revise the grant, adding or subtract funds, rephrasing the grant
VI. Adjournment at 11:42AM