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CITY OF MUSKEGON
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY/BROWNFIELD
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
January 13, 2026 @ 10:30 AM
CONFERENCE ROOM 204
933 TERRACE STREET, MUSKEGON, MI 49440
AGENDA
☐ CALL TO ORDER:
☐ APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
December 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes
I. December 9, 2025 Meeting Minutes Economic Development
☐ ROLL CALL:
☐ PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS:
☐ PUBLIC HEARINGS:
☐ NEW BUSINESS:
I. Approval of 2026 Meeting Dates Economic Development
II. DDA Agenda Item: Acceptance of Financial Report for December 31,
2025 Economic Development
☐ ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
I. Civic Plus Tutorial Economic Development
☐ ADJOURNMENT:
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disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City of Muskegon by
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Ann Marie Meisch, MMC. City Clerk. 933 Terrace St. Muskegon, MI 49440. (231)724-6705.
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CITY OF MUSKEGON
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY/BROWNFIELD
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING
December 9, 2025 @ 10:30 AM
CONFERENCE ROOM 204
933 TERRACE STREET, MUSKEGON, MI 49440
MINUTES
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
M. Bottomley called the meeting to order at 10:35 and roll was taken.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Martha Bottomley, Kiel Reid, Sherri Black, Michael Kleaveland,
Heidi Sytsema, James Curtis, Brad Hastings, Jonathan Seyferth
Member(s) Absent: Kaja Thornton
Member(s) Excused: Bob Tarrant, Joann Dornbos, Andrew Boyd, Jeanette
Moore
Staff Present: J. Hines, J. Eckholm, W. Webster
Others Present:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
I. Approval of Minutes City Clerk
K. Reid made a motion to approve the minutes from 12/2/25 (Special
Meeting) and supported by B. Hastings. All in favor
B. Hastings made a motion to approve the minutes from 11/10/25 and
supported by S. Black. All in favor
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
No public comments were received
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NEW BUSINESS
I. DDA Agenda Item: Acceptance of Financial Report for November 30,
2025 Economic Development
City staff is requesting approval of the financial report for the period ending
November 30, 2025. The current projected fund balance is $460, 986.12, with no
unexpected changes to the budget. Some of November expenses were
purchasing of snowflakes, Lakeshore Art Festival expenses and staffing
expenses..
Motion by K. Reid, second by H. Sytsema, to move to approve the November
30, 2025 financial report as presented..
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: K. Reid, M. Kleaveland, H. Sytsema, J. Curtis, M. Bottomley, B.
Hastings, S. Black, J. Seyferth
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
II. BRA AGENDA ITEM: Brownfield Plan Amendment #2 for Betten Economic
Development
In 2008, the BRA and the City of Muskegon approved a brownfield plan
amendment for 2410, 2474, 2477, & 2501 South Henry Street. This brownfield tax
capture was used to reimburse any eligible activities for the Betten project with
additional interest at 6.5% until reimbursement was complete. The total capture
was around $16 million for a 16-year period which ends December 31, 2025.
The Brownfield Plan was experiencing low performance so the City loaned the
BRA $1.66 million to pay off the Betten brownfield and to reduce the interest
burden and accelerate the reimbursement commitment. The BRA would then
repay the City over several years at an interest rate of 3.25 through tax
increments on the property. Because this plan ends this year, it has not
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performed enough to be able to pay the City the whole $1.6 million, coming
about $613,000 short.
A few things to note:
• Table 3 – Row 19. Per the original agreement, the BRA should have been
receiving $10,000 per annum. I have made sure to model this for the full
cycle.
• Table 3 – Simple Interest Expenses: It started at 6.5%, was reduced to 3.5%,
and then I have it coming back to 5% to bring it back to the standard
that is being used with every other property. This should be included with
the BRA amendment.
• Timeline: I am showing the following:
o The last amended plan had this completing December 31, 2025.
o Once amended, this should be complete in 2031.
o The 5 year capture will end in 2036.
o I recommended adding 14 years to the plan to bring this to a full 30
year term regardless, to ensure enough time even if this doesn’t
perform as I forecasted it.
• Financials
o Presently the Brownfield is underperforming by $613k.
o Once amended, it will break even in 2031.
o The 5 year capture is forecasted at $778k
o This is a total swing of $1,391,000, taking the brownfield from being
in the red to being in the black.
o
Motion by B. Hastings, second by H. Sytsema, to move to approve the resolution
for Brownfield Plan Amendment #2 for Betten Brownfield and further request staff
to set a public hearing before the Muskegon City Commission to consider
adoption of the amended plan..
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: K. Reid, M. Kleaveland, H. Sytsema, J. Curtis, M. Bottomley, B.
Hastings, S. Black, J. Seyferth
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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I. Harbor 31 Hotel ADA Compliance Economic Development
Staff spoke with the developer of Harbor 31 Hotel to make sure there was an
understanding of the ADA and City's requirements for ADA-compliant rooms.
The site plan is being modified to include all the required ADA-compliant rooms.
- Discussion Only. B. Hastings requested any future designs and design changes
should be shared with the DDA
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
J. Hines brought up a few vacancy opportunities. Encouraged the board to
spread the word.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:58
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Marie Meisch, MMC City Clerk
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Agenda Item Review Form
Muskegon Downtown Development
Authority/Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
Commission Meeting Date: January 13, 2026 Title: Approval of 2026 Meeting Dates
Submitted by: Jocelyn Hines, Development Department: Economic Development
Analyst
Brief Summary:
The board must approve the meeting dates for the 2026 calendar year.
Detailed Summary & Background:
DDA/BRA must approve the meeting dates for the 2026 calendar year. Please note that the March
meeting is recommended for the 3rd Tuesday in March (March 17) as the staff liaison, Jocelyn Hines,
will be away at a conference.
Our meetings take place every 2nd Tuesday of every month (as needed) at 10:30am in Conference
Room 204 in the City of Muskegon Hall.
Goal/Action Item:
Is this a repeat item?:
Explain what change has been made to justify bringing it back to Commission:
Amount Requested: Budgeted Item:
N/A Yes No N/A
Fund(s) or Account(s): Budget Amendment Needed:
N/A Yes No N/A
Recommended Motion:
I move to approve the 2026 Meeting Dates for the Downtown Development Authority/Brownfield
Development Authority.
Approvals: Name the Policy/Ordinance Followed:
Immediate Division
Head
Information
Technology
Other Division Heads
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Communication
Legal Review
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BROWNFIELD DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
2026 MEETING DATES
2nd Tuesday of every month
10:30 AM
Conference Room 204
January 13, 2026
February 10, 2026
March 17, 2026*
April 14, 2026
May 12, 2026
June 9, 2026
July 14, 2026
August 11, 2026
September 8, 2026
October 13, 2026
November 10, 2026
December 8, 2026
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Agenda Item Review Form
Muskegon Downtown Development
Authority/Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
Commission Meeting Date: January 13, 2026 Title: DDA Agenda Item: Acceptance of
Financial Report for December 31, 2025
Submitted by: Jocelyn Hines, Development Department: Economic Development
Analyst
Brief Summary:
City staff is requesting the approval of the financial report for December 31, 2025.
Detailed Summary & Background:
City staff is requesting approval of the financial report for the period ending December 31, 2025. The
current projected fund balance is $454,964.56, no unexpected changes to the budget. Significant
December revenue was $39,469.06 for the Local Community Stabilization Act Authority distribution,
cookie crawl reimbursement, and Lakeshore Art Festival software reimbursement. Significant
December expenses were Barry's Greenhouse expenses, GLOW lighting event expenses, and snow
plowing expenses.
Goal/Action Item:
Is this a repeat item?:
Explain what change has been made to justify bringing it back to Commission:
Amount Requested: Budgeted Item:
N/A Yes No N/A
Fund(s) or Account(s): Budget Amendment Needed:
N/A Yes No N/A
Recommended Motion:
I move to approve the December 31, 2025 financial report as presented.
Approvals: Name the Policy/Ordinance Followed:
Immediate Division
Head
Information
Technology
Other Division Heads
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Communication
Legal Review
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DDA FOR CITY OF MUSKEGON
Balance As Of 12/31/2025
YTD Balance 25-26 YTD Balance Activity For
Amended
GL Number Description 12/31/2024 Budget 12/31/2025 12/31/2025
Fund: 394 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTH DS
Account Category: Assets
Department: 000
394-000-001 CASH IN BANK 245,277.75 353,770.95 (1,031.81)
Total Department 000: 245,277.75 353,770.95 (1,031.81)
Assets 245,277.75 353,770.95 (1,031.81)
Account Category: Liabilities
Department: 000
394-000-202 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 0.00 495.00 (1,940.00)
394-000-293 OTHER LIABILITIES 0.00 0.00 (700.00)
Total Department 000: 0.00 495.00 (2,640.00)
Liabilities 0.00 495.00 (2,640.00)
Account Category: Fund Equity
Department: 000
394-000-399 FUND BALANCE UNRESERVED 460,986.12 454,964.56 0.00
Total Department 000: 460,986.12 454,964.56 0.00
Fund Equity 460,986.12 454,964.56 0.00
Account Category: Revenues
Department: 000
394-000-402 PROPERTY TAX 0.00 537,000.00 0.00 0.00
394-000-428 REIMBURSEMENT STATE 0.00 0.00 39,469.06 39,469.06
394-000-540 STATE GRANTS 12,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
394-000-569 STATE GRANTS OTHER 0.00 0.00 1,957.93 0.00
394-000-613 EVENT REVENUE 9,309.20 100,000.00 7,361.59 8,592.59
394-000-665-004970 INTEREST INCOME 966.07 1,300.00 702.38 0.00
394-000-679-004847 SPONSORSHIP REVENUE - MUSK ART FAIR 1,000.00 12,000.00 7,500.00 0.00
394-000-699-200000 OP. TRANS FROM SPECIAL REVENUE 600.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Department 000: 23,875.27 650,300.00 56,990.96 48,061.65
Revenues 23,875.27 650,300.00 56,990.96 48,061.65
Account Category: Expenditures
Department: 703 DOWNTOWN MUSKEGON BID
394-703-702 BUDGETED SALARIES & BENEFITS 0.00 138,284.00 0.00 0.00
394-703-703 SALARY PERMANENT 37,496.90 0.00 35,063.10 8,237.73
394-703-707 OVERTIME 0.00 0.00 705.68 705.68
394-703-708 VACATION PAY 1,398.15 0.00 1,356.92 96.67
394-703-710 PERSONAL & OTHER LEAVE 0.00 0.00 468.93 0.00
394-703-711 HOLIDAY PAY 1,563.88 0.00 1,289.49 586.16
394-703-712 RETIREE HEALTHCARE - GENERAL 1,234.82 0.00 1,184.52 249.97
394-703-714 MERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM 3,753.04 0.00 3,586.55 827.54
394-703-717 HEALTH INSURANCE 10,624.16 0.00 974.53 865.74
394-703-718 LIFE INSURANCE 176.69 0.00 156.47 30.75
394-703-719 DENTAL INSURANCE 506.24 0.00 254.63 81.06
394-703-721 DISABILITY INSURANCE 154.59 0.00 139.62 32.16
394-703-722 SOCIAL SECURITY 3,067.64 0.00 3,018.77 714.25
394-703-723 WORKERS' COMPENSATION 241.06 0.00 273.53 149.88
394-703-801 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 15,347.24 100,000.00 22,044.50 1,534.50
394-703-850 TELEPHONE 147.65 0.00 (93.67) (18.67)
394-703-861 CONFERENCE, TRAINING AND TRAVEL 0.00 0.00 450.00 0.00
394-703-944 VEHICLE RENTAL 0.00 0.00 3,840.70 3,577.00
Total Department 703: 75,712.06 238,284.00 74,714.27 17,670.42
Department: 778 LAKESHORE ART FESTIVAL
394-778-749 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL & SUPPLIES 19.99 2,000.00 2,465.52 0.00
394-778-801 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 7,562.33 20,000.00 9,633.96 0.00
394-778-850 TELEPHONE 343.27 700.00 68.71 0.00
394-778-903 ADVERTISING 4,793.42 7,000.00 6,939.21 13.52
Total Department 778: 12,719.01 29,700.00 19,107.40 13.52
Department: 780 TASTE OF MUSKEGON
394-780-801 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25,115.20 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Department 780: 25,115.20 0.00 0.00 0.00
Department: 808 FARMERS & FLEA MARKET
394-808-801 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,023.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Department 808: 1,023.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Department: 809 EVENTS
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DDA FOR CITY OF MUSKEGON
Balance As Of 12/31/2025
YTD Balance 25-26 YTD Balance Activity For
Amended
GL Number Description 12/31/2024 Budget 12/31/2025 12/31/2025
Fund: 394 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTH DS
Account Category: Expenditures
Department: 809 EVENTS
394-809-749 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIAL & SUPPLIES 2,346.74 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total Department 809: 2,346.74 0.00 0.00 0.00
Department: 906 DEBT SERVICE
394-906-801 CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 122,667.63 145,000.00 64,857.90 28,769.52
394-906-995-400000 OPER. TRANS TO CAPITAL PROJECT 0.00 130,000.00 0.00 0.00
Total Department 906: 122,667.63 275,000.00 64,857.90 28,769.52
Expenditures 239,583.64 542,984.00 158,679.57 46,453.46
01/05/2026 05:22 PM Page: 2/2
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Agenda Item Review Form
Muskegon Downtown Development
Authority/Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
Commission Meeting Date: January 13, 2026 Title: Civic Plus Tutorial
Submitted by: Department: Economic Development
Brief Summary:
A brief tutorial will be provided regarding how to navigate CivicPlus.
Detailed Summary & Background:
A brief tutorial will be provided regarding CivicPlus, our new meeting software. CivicPlus is where you
will access all meeting documents.
Goal/Action Item:
Is this a repeat item?:
Explain what change has been made to justify bringing it back to Commission:
Amount Requested: Budgeted Item:
N/A Yes No N/A
Fund(s) or Account(s): Budget Amendment Needed:
N/A Yes No N/A
Recommended Motion:
Presentation Only
Approvals: Name the Policy/Ordinance Followed:
Immediate Division
Head
Information
Technology
Other Division Heads
Communication
Legal Review
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