N. Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority Regular Meeting

North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority 1419 Coit Ave NE Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49505 March 17, 2022 @ 4:00 PM Culver CPA Group PRESENT: Brianna Forbes, Duane Culver, Alan Hartline, Commissioner Milinda Ysasi, Karen Kloostra ABSENT: Michael Lomonaco, Kim Bode, Rachel Posthumus OTHERS: Verah Narh-Kamara, Ken Miguel-Cipriano, Richard App, Anthony Neilly, Megan Gordon I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:01 pm by the chair, Brianna Forbes. II. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. III. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from February 17, 2022 No comments or questions were noted. Motion to approve minutes from February 17, 2022 RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Duane Culver, Secretary SECONDER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner YEAS: Forbes, Culver, Hartline, Ysasi, Kloostra ABSENT: Michael Lomonaco, Kim Bode, Rachel Posthumus IV. Action Items 1. North Quarter Facade Improvement Program Project Verah Narh-Kamara presented the projects to the board. Anthony Neilly, an applicant of the façade program was present, and he shared some details about his project. Ms. Narh-Kamara noted that one of the board members, Alan Hartline has a conflict of interest and will be excused from the vote. Generated 3/25/2022 11:16 AM North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 March 17, 2022 Motion to approve the three façade program applications presented for a total of $12,000. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: Duane Culver, Secretary YEAS: Brianna Forbes, Duane Culver, Milinda Ysasi, Karen Kloostra ABSENT: Michael Lomonaco, Kim Bode, Rachel Posthumus EXCUSED: Alan Hartline 2. Best in Creston Social Media Contract Brianna Forbes presented this item to the board. Commissioner Ysasi suggested she provide a background to the MOU since there are new board members present. The board members discussed and agreed to postpone this item to a future meeting. Motion to postpone the Best in Creston social media MOU to a future meeting. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: Duane Culver, Secretary YEAS: Forbes, Culver, Hartline, Ysasi, Kloostra ABSENT: Michael Lomonaco, Kim Bode, Rachel Posthumus 3. Mobile GR Street Furniture Recommendation and Maintenance Plan Ms. Forbes presented this item and explained the proposed maintenance plan to the board. She noted some business owners have responded to the survey and have expressed interest in the plan. She is hoping to have everything finalized by end of April per the Mobile GR timeline. Motion to recommend Mobile GR focuses on installing mainly trash cans for the street furnishing project and to approve the proposed maintenance plan for the trash cans. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: Karen Kloostra YEAS: Forbes, Culver, Hartline, Ysasi, Kloostra ABSENT: Michael Lomonaco, Kim Bode, Rachel Posthumus Generated 3/25/2022 11:16 AM North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 March 17, 2022 4. Corridor Manager Recommendation The board listened to a brief presentation from Megan Gordon, the applicant for the corridor manager role, and they were impressed by her energy and enthusiasm. Motion to approve Megan Gordon’s application for the corridor manager role. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: Duane Culver, Secretary YEAS: Forbes, Culver, Hartline, Ysasi, Kloostra ABSENT: Michael Lomonaco, Kim Bode, Rachel Posthumus V. Presentations 1. Environmental Site Assessment Grant Ms. Kamara presented this item to the board. VI. Discussion Items 1. FY23 Budget Preparation Ms. Kamara informed the board the revenue projection for FY23 is ready and they should start thinking about their priorities for FY23. Commissioner Ysasi expressed interest in meeting with the executive committee to discuss the budget. VII. Reports There were no committee reports at this meeting. VIII. Other Business 1. Mr. Hartline informed the board Kingma's market is hosting Local Flavors Samples Fest on April 9th. This is an event to highlight local produce and they are expecting over 400 guests. 2. Commissioner Ysasi noted there is still one vacancy on the board, and she is working with the committee of appointment and the mayor to get that spot filled. 3. Commissioner Ysasi also informed the board she will be a guest on Coffee Hour with 8thirtyfour on March 30th at 10 am. IX. Public Comment None. Generated 3/25/2022 11:16 AM North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 4 March 17, 2022 X. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:07 pm by Chair, Brianna Forbes. Generated 3/25/2022 11:16 AM