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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) /
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRA)
REGULAR
BOARD MEETING
April 8, 320235
MEETING MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 10:31 am by M. Bottomley.
I. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Kleaveland, H. Sytsema, A. Boyd, M. Bottomley, B. Hastings, J. Dornbos, S. Black,
J. Moore, K. Thornton, J. Seyferth
MEMBERS ABSENT: B. Tarrant, K. Reid, J. Wallace, Jr
OTHERS PRESENT: J. Hines, A. Meisch and W. Webster
In the absence of C. Alexander and J. Eckholm, J. Seyferth was the staff liaison for this meeting.
II. Approval of Minutes – H. Sytsema made a motion to approve the minutes from 3/11/25. Supported by J.
Moore. All in favor
III. Public comments on agenda items - None
IV. BRA agenda items- Contessa Alexander –
a. 221 W. Webster Ave., 221 West Webster LLC is requesting consideration of their brownfield plan
amendment for the redevelopment project located at 221 West Webster Avenue and 1040 2nd
Street.
Background: The City of Muskegon Brownfield Redevelopment Authority has received a
request from 221 West Webster, LLC for approval of a Brownfield Plan Amendment under Act 381.
The proposed amendment involves the completed redevelopment of the former Huntington Bank
building, known as Core Plaza, located at 221 West Webster Avenue & 1040 2nd Street,
Muskegon, MI 49440. The redevelopment, initiated in 2021 and completed in 2025, successfully
transformed the building into a multi-suite commercial structure featuring a restaurant, boutique
retail spaces,
and office space. The completed project consists of 42,888 sq ft of restored commercial space with
an estimated 45 jobs created. Approval of the Act 381 Brownfield Plan Amendment to include the
eligible property located at 221 West Webster Avenue & 1040 2nd Street within the City’s existing
Brownfield Plan. This amendment permits the use of tax increment financing (TIF) to reimburse
the developer for eligible activities totaling $838,500. The estimated administrative cost to the
Authority is $105,018, and the Local Brownfield Revolving Fund capture is estimated at $306,814.
J. Seyferth shared that if approved, it would send to city council tonight for their approval. Fishbeck was in
attendance and explained how the project activities are eligible per statute.
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M. Kleaveland made a motion to approve the resolution for the Brownfield Plan Amendment
located at 221 West Webster Ave. and 1040 2nd Street and further request staff to set a public
hearing before the Muskegon City Commission to consider adoption of the plan. Supported by A.
Boyd
Roll Call: Ayes: J. Kleaveland, H. Sytsema, A. Boyd, M. Bottomley, B. Hastings, J. Dornbos, S.
Black, J. Moore, K. Thornton, J. Seyferth
Nays: None
V. DDA agenda items-
Shaw Walker Work Plan 3 – EGLE Loan/Grant - Approval of Proposal from Barr Engineering Co. for
Professional Environmental Engineering and Consulting Services for the Former Shaw Walker
Furniture Company Facility (Building 5).
Background: Barr Engineering Co. has submitted a proposal dated March 25, 2025, to provide
environmental engineering and consulting services for the redevelopment of Building 5 at
theFormer Shaw Walker Furniture Company Facility. The proposed scope of work includes:
Preparation of Brownfield Work Plan 03: Approved by EGLE on March 12, 2025 (Budget: $3,000).
Completion Report for Selective Demolition and Abatement: Summarizing work completed,
including documentation of waste disposal, air monitoring, and related compliance activities
(Budget: $7,600). Project Management Support: Coordination of documentation and review of
invoices, along with regular meetings with contractors (Budget: $15,000). Total Budget: $25,600
(Time and materials basis). M. Kleaveland motioned to approve the proposal submitted by Barr
Engineering for the activities planned for Work Plan 3 and authorize the board chair to sign.
Supported by B. Hastings
Roll Call: Ayes: J. Kleaveland, H. Sytsema, A. Boyd, M. Bottomley, B. Hastings, J. Dornbos, S.
Black, J. Moore, K. Thornton, J. Seyferth
Nays: None
Acceptance of Financial Report 3/31/25 - The original budget includes a tax increment revenue of
$500,000. This number will need to be amended in order to include the increased amount of
$516,659. B. Hastings made a motion to approve the budget reforecast to include the increased
tax increment amount of $516,659. Supported by J. Moore.
Roll Call: Ayes: J. Kleaveland, H. Sytsema, A. Boyd, M. Bottomley, B. Hastings, J. Dornbos, S.
Black, J. Moore, K. Thornton, J. Seyferth
Nays: None
VI. Adjourned at 11:51AM
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