Economic Development Project Team - Regular Meeting

Economic Development Project Team City Hall Minutes Packet 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor Grand Rapids, MI 49503 January 11, 2022 @ 12:30 PM City Commission Chambers A. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 12:32 PM by Mayor Rosalynn Bliss. PRESENT: Commissioner Kurt Reppart, Commissioner Joseph Jones, Mayor Rosalynn Bliss ABSENT: None OTHERS Jeremiah Gracia, Jessica Solis, Jonathan Klooster, Jordan Turner, Regina PRESENT: Pell, Mark Washington, Eric DeLong, Jon Oeverman, Tricia Chapman, Josh Naramore, Kristin Turkelson, Tom Ralston (Union Suites, LLC) B. Minutes 1. Minutes from December 7, 2021 No comments or corrections were noted. RESULT: RECEIVED AND FILED C. Discussion of Strategy 1. Brownfield Plan Amendment for the Union Suites, LLC Redevelopment Project at 608-626 Coit Avenue NE Jonathan Klooster introduced the affordable housing project and Tom Ralston with Union Suites, LLC. Mr. Ralston gave some additional details on the project. RESULT: DISCUSSED 2. December 2021 Development Center Report Jon Oevermann presented the development center report included in the agenda packet. RESULT: DISCUSSED Generated 2/4/2022 04:35 PM Economic Development Project Team Meeting Full Page 2 January 11, 2022 D. Verbal Updates 1. Uptown BID Assessment Renewal (Jess Solis) Jess Solis briefly updated the board about the Uptown Business Improvement Renewal. This year they are planning to request a 3-year renewal with a 3% increase each year. RESULT: DISCUSSED E. Adjournment The meeting was closed at 12:48 PM by Mayor Bliss. Generated 2/4/2022 04:35 PM