Economic Development Project Team - Regular Meeting

Economic Development Project Team City Hall Minutes Packet 300 Monroe Ave NW, 9th Floor Grand Rapids, MI 49503 July 11, 2023 @ 12:30 PM City Commission Chambers A. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 12:31 PM by Mayor Rosalynn Bliss PRESENT: Commissioner Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner Drew Robbins, Mayor Rosalynn Bliss OTHERS: Mark Washington, Mary Kate Berens, Jeremiah Gracia, Jonathan Klooster, Jordan Turner, Jessica Solis, Kristin Turkelson, Chad Buczkowski, Molly Clarin, Joel Hondorp, AJ Hills, Ciarra Adkins, Tim Burkman, John Oeverman, Aaron Jonker (Telosa Consulting) B. Minutes 1. Approval of Minutes from April 11, 2023 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Drew Robbins, Commissioner SECONDER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner YEAS: Milinda Ysasi, Drew Robbins, Rosalynn Bliss C. Staff Briefings 1. Micro Local Business Enterprise (MLBE) program presentation by Office of Equity and Engagement AJ Hills gave the presentation and explained the Equal Business Opportunity Program. RESULT: RECEIVED AND FILED 2. Report on Outcomes of the Inclusion Plan for Economic Development Incentives Jonathan Klooster provided a presentation on the Inclusion Plan program outcomes since its launch in January 2021. Mr. Klooster introduced and thanked Aaron Jonker for his efforts as a Co-Chair of the Equitable Economic Development and Mobility Strategic Plan and insights in the creation of the Inclusion Plan program. RESULT: RECEIVED AND FILED 3. River for All - Equity Framework Presentation Generated 7/14/2023 01:45 PM Economic Development Project Team Meeting Full Page 2 July 11, 2023 Ciarra Adkins talked about the Advisory Board, Mission & Values, and Next Steps of Support for River for All Equity Framework. RESULT: RECEIVED AND FILED 4. Infrastructure Projects and Business Corridors Tim Burkman explained the planning process of street repairs and the current Plainfield corridor projects. RESULT: RECEIVED AND FILED 5. Development Center Report The board had no questions about the report. RESULT: ANNOUNCED D. Other Business None. E. Adjournment The meeting was closed at 1:45 PM Generated 7/14/2023 01:45 PM