N. Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority Regular Meeting

North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority 1419 Coit Ave NE Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49505 April 20, 2023 @ 4:00 PM Culver CPA Group PRESENT: Jonathan Benedict, Alan Hartline (4:05 PM), Nathaniel Phillips, Andrea Hendrick, Commissioner Milinda Ysasi ABSENT: Zach Skogheim, Duane Culver, Karen Kloostra OTHERS: Tricia Chapman, Chad Buczkowski, Gregg Hampshire, Cindy Irving, John Gorney, Kelsey Liebenow I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:04 PM by Chair Nathaniel Phillips II. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. III. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from March 16, 2023 No corrections or comments were noted. Motion to approve the minutes from March 16, 2023. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: Andrea Hendrick YEAS: Benedict, Phillips, Hendrick, Ysasi ABSENT: Zach Skogheim, Duane Culver, Karen Kloostra, Alan Hartline IV. Financial Statements (Alan Hartline arrived at 4:05) 1. Interim Financial Statements as of March 31, 2023 Tricia Chapman presented the financial statements and answered questions. Motion to accept Financial Statement C. Generated 4/21/2023 12:58 PM North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 April 20, 2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: Andrea Hendrick YEAS: Benedict, Hartline, Phillips, Hendrick, Ysasi ABSENT: Zach Skogheim, Duane Culver, Karen Kloostra V. Action Items 1. North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority FY2024 Budget Recommendation Kelsey Liebenow presented the FY2024 Budget Recommendation. Commissioner Milinda Ysasi expressed concern that no Board members were at the Best in Creston committee meeting that created the forecast numbers. Jonathan Benedict volunteered to join the committee. Motion to approve the FY2024 Budget Recommendation. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Andrea Hendrick SECONDER: Jonathan Benedict, Member YEAS: Benedict, Hartline, Phillips, Hendrick, Ysasi ABSENT: Zach Skogheim, Duane Culver, Karen Kloostra 2. North Quarter Facade Improvement Program Project Ms. Liebenow presented the façade application. As owner, Board member Jonathan Benedict recused himself. Motion to approve the façade application for 1590 Plainfield Ave for the maximum amount of $5,000. RESULT: APPROVED [4 TO 0] MOVER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner SECONDER: Andrea Hendrick YEAS: Alan Hartline, Nathaniel Phillips, Andrea Hendrick, Milinda Ysasi ABSTAIN: Jonathan Benedict ABSENT: Zach Skogheim, Duane Culver, Karen Kloostra 3. Sponsorship Request for Creston Neighborhood Pancake Breakfast Ms. Liebenow and Gregg Hampshire presented the Sponsorship Proposal. Motion to approve the CNA Pankcake Breakfast Sponsorship Request for a not to exceed amount of $1,000. Generated 4/21/2023 12:58 PM North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 April 20, 2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Alan Hartline, Secretary SECONDER: Milinda Ysasi, Commissioner YEAS: Benedict, Hartline, Phillips, Hendrick, Ysasi ABSENT: Zach Skogheim, Duane Culver, Karen Kloostra VI. Discussion 1. Bio-Retention Island Discussion Cindy Irving (Engineering) and Jon Gorney (Public Works) led a discussion about the current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of service, the city’s level of involvement, and what outcomes the group would ultimately like to see. VII. Reports 1. Corridor Manager and Committee Reports Ms. Liebenow says the 61st District Court contract for FY2024 will be coming next month. VIII. Other Business Nathaniel Phillips welcomed new Board member Jonathan Benedict. IX. Public Comment Gregg Hampshire reminded all that the Pancake Breakfast is May 13th, also tomorrow is a neighborhood blood drive. X. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:57 PM. Generated 4/21/2023 12:58 PM