Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority - Regular Meeting

Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority 1106 Wealthy Street SE Minutes Packet Grand Rapids, MI 49503 May 3, 2023 @ 8:00 AM Louise Earl Butcher PRESENT: Mark Stoddard, Joana Hively, Tamara Sytsma, Commissioner Kelsey Perdue ABSENT: Matthew Smith, Lynn Happel, Stephanie Johnson, Peter Vanderwier OTHER: Chad Buczkowski, Julia Saldivia, Kristin Bennett I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 8:06 AM by Chair Mark (Stanley) Stoddard II. Public Comment on Agenda Items None. III. Minutes Approval 1. Approval of Minutes from April 12, 2023 No comments or corrections were noted. Motion to approve the minutes from April 12, 2023. RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joana Hively, Secretary SECONDER: Tamara Sytsma, Member YEAS: Mark (Stanley) Stoddard, Joana Hively, Tamara Sytsma, Kelsey Perdue ABSENT: Matthew E. Smith, Lynn Happel, Stephanie Johnson, Peter Vanderwier IV. Action Items 1. Uptown Public Art Mural Application - 967 Cherry Street Julia Saldivia presented the application from the agenda packet. Motion to approve the Public Art Mural Application in a not to exceed amount of $5,000. Generated 5/3/2023 11:11 AM Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 2 May 3, 2023 RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joana Hively, Secretary SECONDER: Kelsey Perdue, Commissioner YEAS: Mark (Stanley) Stoddard, Joana Hively, Tamara Sytsma, Kelsey Perdue ABSENT: Matthew E. Smith, Lynn Happel, Stephanie Johnson, Peter Vanderwier 2. Uptown Public Art Mural Application - Electrical Boxes Murals Julia Saldivia presented the application from the agenda packet. Motion to approve the Public Art Mural Application in a not to exceed amount of $4,000. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joana Hively, Secretary SECONDER: Tamara Sytsma, Member YEAS: Mark (Stanley) Stoddard, Joana Hively, Tamara Sytsma, Kelsey Perdue ABSENT: Matthew E. Smith, Lynn Happel, Stephanie Johnson, Peter Vanderwier 3. Uptown Public Art Mural Application - Electrical Box Murals Touch Ups Julia Saldivia presented the application. There was concern that graffiti could immediately show up again. Motion to approve the Electrical Box Murals Touch Ups application in a not to exceed amount of $1,500. RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS] MOVER: Joana Hively, Secretary SECONDER: Tamara Sytsma, Member YEAS: Mark (Stanley) Stoddard, Joana Hively, Tamara Sytsma, Kelsey Perdue ABSENT: Matthew E. Smith, Lynn Happel, Stephanie Johnson, Peter Vanderwier V. Reports 1. Committee Meeting Notes The mapping project is almost done. Business Associations gave their 2022 budget reports. VI. Other Business None. Generated 5/3/2023 11:11 AM Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority Meeting Full Page 3 May 3, 2023 VII. Public Comment Kristin Bennett mentioned she will be the MobileGR rep at these meetings now that Ken Miguel Cipriano has resigned. VIII. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 AM. Generated 5/3/2023 11:11 AM