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CITY OF MUSKEGON
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (DDA) /
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (BRA)
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
August 13, 2024
M. Bottomley called the meeting to order at 10:36 AM and roll was taken.
I. Roll Call:
Present: K. Reid, A. Boyd, M. Bottomley, B. Hastings, S. Black, J. Moore, K.
Thornton, J. Seyferth
Absent: B. Tarrant, M. Kleaveland, H. Sytsema, J. Wallace Jr
II. Approval of the meeting minutes of July 31, 2024 – A motion to approve the minutes
of July 13, 2024 was made by B. Hastings and supported by J. Moore.
III. Public comments on agenda items - None
IV. BRA agenda items- Contessa Alexander
A. Discussion Only-Lofts of Muskegon, EGLE Grant Proposal
V. DDA agenda items- Contessa Alexander
A. DDA Financial Report July 31, 2024 - The budget for FY 2024-25 has been updated
to reflect the approval received last month. This financial report marks the first from the
new fiscal year and provides an overview of the initial expenses and allocations. – K.
Reid made a motion to accept the financial report for July 31, 2024. Supported by B.
Hastings and roll call was made
Yays: : K. Reid, A. Boyd, M. Bottomley, B. Hastings, S. Black, J. Moore, K. Thornton, J. Seyferth
Nays: None
B. Shaw Walker- EGLE Grant Application – Contessa Alexander presented the
request: The DDA has been invited to submit an EGLE Brownfield Grant
Application with Parkland Properties of Michigan as the Developer for 965 W.
Western Ave., 920 & 930 Washington Ave (Shaw Walker Project). Last year
you’ve heard from Parkland Properties of Michigan as they presenting to you the
Shaw Walker Project. Barr (the consultant) submitted a proposal on behalf of the
DDA for a $1M grant. The pre-vetting process for the EGLE Grant has been
completed and the DDA isofficially invited to apply for this project with Parkland
Properties of Michigan as the developer. B. Hastings made a motion that the
City of Muskegon Downtown Development Authority be authorized to apply for
the EGLE Brownfield loan/grant for the Shaw Walker project. Supported by K.
Thornton and roll call was made
Yays: : K. Reid, A. Boyd, M. Bottomley, B. Hastings, S. Black, J. Moore, K. Thornton, J. Seyferth
Nays: None
C. Façade Grant Application- West Shore 280, LLC - West Shore 280, LLC has
requested $25,000 from the façade grant program to help cover the costs
associated with restoring the front, lower façade of their building. The primary
focus will be on masonry work to address several structural, safety, and water
intrusion deficiencies. The appearance of the façade will remain unchanged. A
motion to approve the façade grant application in the amount of $25,000 to
West Shore 280 LLC at 280 W Muskegon Ave was made by J. Moore and
supported by S. Black and roll call was taken
Yays: : K. Reid, A. Boyd, M. Bottomley, B. Hastings, S. Black, J. Moore, K. Thornton, J. Seyferth
Nays: None
D. Façade Grant Application- Love INC of Muskegon County – Contessa Alexander
gave background - An internal committee, consisting of city staff and board
member Brad Hastings, recommended advancing this application to the Board
for a final decision. They also encourage the owner to develop the excessive
pavement and unused green space on the site. A motion to approve the face
grant application in the amount of $17,000 to Love INC of Muskegon County at
1051 Peck St. was made by J. Seyferth, supported by K. Thornton. Roll call was
taken
Yays: : K. Reid, A. Boyd, M. Bottomley, B. Hastings, S. Black, J. Moore, K. Thornton, J. Seyferth
Nays: None
VI. Adjourned at 11:41 AM
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