N. Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority Regular Meeting

North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority 1419 Coit Ave NE Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49505 August 17, 2023 @ 4:00 PM Culver CPA Group PRESENT: Nathaniel Phillips, Andrea Hendrick, Alan Hartline, Duane Culver, Jonathan Benedict, Zach Skogheim ABSENT: Commissioner Milinda Ysasi, Karen Kloostra OTHERS: Verah Narh Kamara, Chad Buczkowski, Kelsey Liebenow, Gregg Hampshire, Kristina Colby (CNA Board Member) I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 4:04 PM by Chair Nathaniel Phillips II. Public Comment on Agenda Items Verah Narh Kamara welcomed new board member Zach Skogheim. III. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from June 15, 2023 No corrections or questions were noted. Motion to approve the minutes from June 15, 2023. RESULT: ACCEPTED [5 TO 0] MOVER: Andrea Hendrick, Vice-Chair SECONDER: Duane Culver, Member YEAS: Phillips, Hendrick, Hartline, Culver, Benedict ABSTAIN: Zach Skogheim ABSENT: Milinda Ysasi, Karen Kloostra IV. Financial Statements 1. Preliminary Interim Financial Statements as of June 30, 2023 Ms. Kamara presented the financial statements and answered questions. Motion to approve the Interim Financial Statements. Generated 8/18/2023 12:02 PM North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 August 17, 2023 RESULT: APPROVED [5 TO 0] MOVER: Alan Hartline, Secretary SECONDER: Duane Culver, Member YEAS: Phillips, Hendrick, Hartline, Culver, Benedict ABSTAIN: Zach Skogheim ABSENT: Milinda Ysasi, Karen Kloostra V. Action Items 1. Squarespace Expense Reimbursement-Kelsey Liebenow Kelsey Liebenow explained this is for a year renewal of the CIA’s website hosting. It is a small enough amount that it doesn’t need board approval, but she decided to bring it up here. Motion to approve Squarespace Expense reimbursement. RESULT: APPROVED [5 TO 0] MOVER: Andrea Hendrick, Vice-Chair SECONDER: Jonathan Benedict, Member YEAS: Phillips, Hendrick, Hartline, Culver, Benedict ABSTAIN: Zach Skogheim ABSENT: Milinda Ysasi, Karen Kloostra 2. Creston Neighborhood Association Art Bash Funding Request Ms. Liebenow introduced Gregg Hampshire, who described the event and level of sponsorship. Motion to approve the CNA Art Bash funding request in a not to exceed amount of $1,000. RESULT: APPROVED [5 TO 0] MOVER: Andrea Hendrick, Vice-Chair SECONDER: Alan Hartline, Secretary YEAS: Phillips, Hendrick, Hartline, Culver, Benedict ABSTAIN: Zach Skogheim ABSENT: Milinda Ysasi, Karen Kloostra VI. Discussion Items 1. Downtown Development Authority Boundary Expansion Ms. Liebenow stated that the DDA is not moving forward with the northern boundary expansion. VII. Reports 1. Corridor Manager and Committee Reports Generated 8/18/2023 12:02 PM North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 August 17, 2023 Ms. Liebenow reported that the Creston After Dark event had a wonderful turnout. She will follow up with Hannah Berry for a more detailed report. Plainfield construction has generated complaints from businesses. It is supposed to be done in early September. VIII. Other Business Ms. Kamara mentioned the annual CIA Roundtable event. IX. Public Comment Kristina Colby introduced herself as an area resident and board member of the Creston Neighborhood Association. X. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 4:28 PM. Generated 8/18/2023 12:02 PM