Minutes and Agendas

Standale DDA Minutes

Approved on 8-19-08

City of Walker
Downtown Development Authority
Minutes
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Fire Station #2 – 4101 Lake Michigan Drive N.W.
1:00PM – DDA Conference Room

1. The meeting was called to order at 1:00PM by Chairman Hicks.

Members Present: G. Hicks, J. Cornell, P. Goodale, C. Vander Meulen, M. Neal, J. McIsaac

Members Absent: D. Felton, J. Veldheer, A. Hartzler, J. DiLeonardo, L. Rios

Also Present: Scott Conners, City Engineer, Darrel Schmalzel, Assistant City Manager, Frank Wash, City Planning Director

2. Approval of Minutes – On a motion by J. McIsaac, with support by J. Cornell, the Minutes of the April 15, 2008 DDA meeting were approved. Motion Carried.

3. Discussion of the Draft 2008-2009 Budget – Copies of the proposed budget were distributed to DDA members and line items were reviewed by City Manager Vander Meulen. The fund balance beginning 7/1/08 are estimated at $140,000. Revenues for 08/09 are anticipated to be $533,000 with expenses anticipated to be $475,913.00 and a fund balance of $197,087 in June of 2009. The Streetscape fund balance for 7/1/08 is $75,000, Revenues for 08/09 are expected to be $121,700, expenses for 08/09, $120,000 and a fund balance in June 2009 to be $76,700. The Parking Lot fund balance as of 7-1-08 will be $597.00, Revenues for 08/09 are anticipated to be $30,300, and Expenses will be $30,000 with a remaining fund balance in June of 09 of $897.00.

Vander Meulen discussed the current parking lot situation. Some who had previously been a part of the special assessment have decided to opt out. Further discussion will take place at the next scheduled meeting in June.

A motion was made by J. Cornell with support by P. Goodale to approve the draft budget as presented. Motion Carried.

4. DDA Subcommittee Recommendation for the Cummings/4 Corners Project –

Planning Director Wash stated that following final interviews by the DDA Subcommittee, the team of Cornerstone Architects and Constructors, Inc. were recommended for the project by a 6 –2 vote. A motion was made by C. Vander Meulen, with support by J. McIsaac to accept the recommendation. Motion Carried. The recommendation will be presented to the City Commission for approval.

5. Any other Business –

Planning Director Wash discussed the site plan received for the new Walgreen’s store, which will be located on the northeast corner of Lake Michigan Drive and Wilson Avenue at the former Ralph’s site. Staff is reviewing the plans prior to submitting them to the Planning Commission. They are also working with MDOT to resolve driveway matters.

Following approval of a request to rezone 660ft. of property from Agricultural to Commercial, Goodwill Industries will be moving forward with the construction of a building on Lake Michigan Drive across from Ucellos. Discussion continues between Goodwill, Goodale, and Meijer regarding the extension of Ferndale Avenue to the south.

Representatives from the DDA, Planning Commission, City Commission and staff will be forming a group to discuss future projects.

The City Commission accepted the recommendation from the DDA to approve Everett’s Landscaping as contractors to maintain landscaping in the DDA district.

On Monday, June 9th, the "Taste of Standale/Walker" will be held at the Firehouse Café, Fire Station #2, 4101 Lake Michigan Drive. It will be held from 4:30PM – 7:30PM. Tickets will be $10.00 per person and can be purchased in advance on Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 9:00AM – 2:00PM at the Firehouse Café or can also be purchased at the door.

6. Next meeting date and time: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 1:00PM.

7. A motion was made by J. McIsaac with support by P. Goodale to adjourn the meeting at 1:55PM. Motion Carried.

Respectfully Submitted to City Manager Vander Meulen

Julia Kozminski, Recording Secretary

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4243 Remembrance Rd. NW
Walker, MI 49534
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