ESCANABA DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ESCANABA, MICHIGAN
A special meeting of the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority was held on February 12, 2008, at 7:30 a.m. in Room C101 of Escanaba City Hall, 410 Ludington Street, Escanaba, Michigan 49829.
Chairman Moravec called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. and asked to note who was present.
NAME
TITLE
STATUS
ARRIVED
BRIAN MORAVEC, D.C.
CHAIRMAN
PRESENT
8:00 A.M
CONNIE ETTENHOFER
VICE CHAIRMAN
PRESENT
AMY HUBERT
TREASURER
PRESENT
8:00 A.M
LEO EVANS
TRUSTEE
PRESENT
8:00 A.M
JAMES O’TOOLE
TRUSTEE
PRESENT
8:00 A.M
SCOTT KWARCIANY, D.C.
TRUSTEE
PRESENT
8:00 A.M
JAYNE MACKOWIAK
TRUSTEE
ABSENT
PAULA HUGHES-JONSSON
TRUSTEE
ABSENT
8:00 A.M
PEGGY SCHUMANN
TRUSTEE
PRESENT
ALSO PRESENT: Gil Cheves, Planning Commission Liaison
Minutes Approval:
A motion was made by Trustee Ettenhoffer to accept the February 06, 2008, regular board meeting minutes. Trustee O’ Toole seconded the motion.
Ayes were unanimous.
APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS OF AGENDA
Chairman Moravec called for approval of the agenda.
A motion was made by Trustee Kwarciany to accept the agenda as presented, seconded by Trustee Evans.
Ayes were unanimous.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
Trustee O’ Toole and Trustee Evans wished to express a conflict of interest on angle parking because of their roles on the Planning Commission and City Council.
TREASURERS REPORT:
NONE
1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS/OLD BUSINESS:
A. Angle Parking
Director Good informed the board that since its last meeting he has put forth an administration recommendation in favor of angle parking. He went on to say that angle parking is the first step in the promotion of the newly created Central Retail District. It is a physical improvement Escanaba can make to help stimulate retail.
It was questioned why angle parking was not being extended to the 600 block of Ludington Street as requested by some of the business owners.
Director Good clarified that angle parking is not being extended that far because the Central Retail District ends at the 900 block of Ludington Street. The purpose of the transition to angle parking is to create a visual affect that lets visitors know when they’ve entered the Central Retail District. While it does add additional parking, it is not the main focus of the transition. Additional parking appeared to be the main concern when hearing comments from those wishing to extend the parking.
It was questioned whether or not angle parking could be extended to the East or West upon seeing how successful it is.
It was clarified that it would be very easy to extend angle parking. It would simply require that the costs be added to the budget.
Trustee Kwarciany made a motion to accept Director Good’s January 30th recommendation of a 30-degree angle and six additional parking spaces in regards to approve angle parking within the Central Retail District (9th-14th Street) and to forward approval of angle parking to the Planning Commission, provided the State of Michigan approves the waiver. Treasurer Hubert seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote:
Trustee Schumann Yes
Trustee Hubert Yes
Chairman Moravec Yes
Vice-Chair Ettenhofer Yes
Trustee O’Toole Abstain
Trustee Evans Abstain
Trustee Kwarciany Yes
Motion carried.
2. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Rules of Procedure Revisions
It was discussed that the revisions have been made due to the reduced size of the DDA Board of Trustees. Clarifying the appropriate situations for a conflict of interest was also discussed. It was decided to seek the assistance of the City Attorney to aid the DDA in this matter.
The DDA Board tabled the Rules of Procedure Revisions until the regularly scheduled March Board of Trustees meeting with the intent that more information would be gathered regarding conflict of interest.
9. Project Updates
Trustee O’ Toole informed the board that the State of Michigan is allowing the City of Escanaba to put an entrance sign on the State right-of-way on M-35. The RFP is set to go out soon.
Director Good informed the board that a representative from MSHDA, Diane Karkau, would be in town later today to view the potential façade improvement locations.
10. Various Other Issues:
NONE
11. Board of Trustee's Comments
NONE
12. Public Comment
Gil Cheves questioned whether or not additional advertising would be done to let the public know about the public meeting before the Planning Commission.
The Board informed Gil that it would be posted and advertised in the newspaper.
13. Announcements
A public meeting will be held February 20, 2008, before the Planning Commission to review angle parking.
14. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Trustee O’ Toole at 8:23 a.m. Trustee Schumann seconded the motion.
Ayes were unanimous.
_________________________________ DATE:
BRIAN MORVEC, D.C.
CHAIRPERSON
Downtown Development Authority
__________________________________ DATE:
ROGER GOOD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Downtown Development Authority
ACTION SUMMARY-DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TO: DDA Board of Trustee Members February 12, 2008
At the February 12, 2008 meeting of the Downtown Development Authority, the Board of Trustees took the following action:
Trustee Kwarciany made a motion to accept Director Good’s January 30th recommendation of a 30-degree angle and six additional parking spaces in regards to approve angle parking within the Central Retail District (9th-14th Street) and to forward approval of angle parking to the Planning Commission, provided the State of Michigan approves the waiver. Treasurer Hubert seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote:
Trustee Schumann Yes
Trustee Hubert Yes
Chairman Moravec Yes
Vice-Chair Ettenhofer Yes
Trustee O’Toole Abstain
Trustee Evans Abstain
Trustee Kwarciany Yes
Motion carried.
______________________
Roger Good, Executive Director
Director, Downtown Development Authority
ACTION SUMMARY-DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TO: DDA Board of Trustee Members February 12, 2008
At the February 12, 2008 meeting of the Downtown Development Authority, the Board of Trustees took the following action:
The DDA Board tabled the Rules of Procedure Revisions until the regularly scheduled March Board of Trustees meeting with the intent that more information would be gathered regarding conflict of interest.
______________________
Roger Good, Executive Director
Director, Downtown Development Authority
ESCANABA, MICHIGAN
A special meeting of the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority was held on February 12, 2008, at 7:30 a.m. in Room C101 of Escanaba City Hall, 410 Ludington Street, Escanaba, Michigan 49829.
Chairman Moravec called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m. and asked to note who was present.
NAME
TITLE
STATUS
ARRIVED
BRIAN MORAVEC, D.C.
CHAIRMAN
PRESENT
8:00 A.M
CONNIE ETTENHOFER
VICE CHAIRMAN
PRESENT
AMY HUBERT
TREASURER
PRESENT
8:00 A.M
LEO EVANS
TRUSTEE
PRESENT
8:00 A.M
JAMES O’TOOLE
TRUSTEE
PRESENT
8:00 A.M
SCOTT KWARCIANY, D.C.
TRUSTEE
PRESENT
8:00 A.M
JAYNE MACKOWIAK
TRUSTEE
ABSENT
PAULA HUGHES-JONSSON
TRUSTEE
ABSENT
8:00 A.M
PEGGY SCHUMANN
TRUSTEE
PRESENT
ALSO PRESENT: Gil Cheves, Planning Commission Liaison
Minutes Approval:
A motion was made by Trustee Ettenhoffer to accept the February 06, 2008, regular board meeting minutes. Trustee O’ Toole seconded the motion.
Ayes were unanimous.
APPROVAL/ADJUSTMENTS OF AGENDA
Chairman Moravec called for approval of the agenda.
A motion was made by Trustee Kwarciany to accept the agenda as presented, seconded by Trustee Evans.
Ayes were unanimous.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
Trustee O’ Toole and Trustee Evans wished to express a conflict of interest on angle parking because of their roles on the Planning Commission and City Council.
TREASURERS REPORT:
NONE
1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS/OLD BUSINESS:
A. Angle Parking
Director Good informed the board that since its last meeting he has put forth an administration recommendation in favor of angle parking. He went on to say that angle parking is the first step in the promotion of the newly created Central Retail District. It is a physical improvement Escanaba can make to help stimulate retail.
It was questioned why angle parking was not being extended to the 600 block of Ludington Street as requested by some of the business owners.
Director Good clarified that angle parking is not being extended that far because the Central Retail District ends at the 900 block of Ludington Street. The purpose of the transition to angle parking is to create a visual affect that lets visitors know when they’ve entered the Central Retail District. While it does add additional parking, it is not the main focus of the transition. Additional parking appeared to be the main concern when hearing comments from those wishing to extend the parking.
It was questioned whether or not angle parking could be extended to the East or West upon seeing how successful it is.
It was clarified that it would be very easy to extend angle parking. It would simply require that the costs be added to the budget.
Trustee Kwarciany made a motion to accept Director Good’s January 30th recommendation of a 30-degree angle and six additional parking spaces in regards to approve angle parking within the Central Retail District (9th-14th Street) and to forward approval of angle parking to the Planning Commission, provided the State of Michigan approves the waiver. Treasurer Hubert seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote:
Trustee Schumann Yes
Trustee Hubert Yes
Chairman Moravec Yes
Vice-Chair Ettenhofer Yes
Trustee O’Toole Abstain
Trustee Evans Abstain
Trustee Kwarciany Yes
Motion carried.
2. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Rules of Procedure Revisions
It was discussed that the revisions have been made due to the reduced size of the DDA Board of Trustees. Clarifying the appropriate situations for a conflict of interest was also discussed. It was decided to seek the assistance of the City Attorney to aid the DDA in this matter.
The DDA Board tabled the Rules of Procedure Revisions until the regularly scheduled March Board of Trustees meeting with the intent that more information would be gathered regarding conflict of interest.
9. Project Updates
Trustee O’ Toole informed the board that the State of Michigan is allowing the City of Escanaba to put an entrance sign on the State right-of-way on M-35. The RFP is set to go out soon.
Director Good informed the board that a representative from MSHDA, Diane Karkau, would be in town later today to view the potential façade improvement locations.
10. Various Other Issues:
NONE
11. Board of Trustee's Comments
NONE
12. Public Comment
Gil Cheves questioned whether or not additional advertising would be done to let the public know about the public meeting before the Planning Commission.
The Board informed Gil that it would be posted and advertised in the newspaper.
13. Announcements
A public meeting will be held February 20, 2008, before the Planning Commission to review angle parking.
14. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Trustee O’ Toole at 8:23 a.m. Trustee Schumann seconded the motion.
Ayes were unanimous.
_________________________________ DATE:
BRIAN MORVEC, D.C.
CHAIRPERSON
Downtown Development Authority
__________________________________ DATE:
ROGER GOOD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Downtown Development Authority
ACTION SUMMARY-DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TO: DDA Board of Trustee Members February 12, 2008
At the February 12, 2008 meeting of the Downtown Development Authority, the Board of Trustees took the following action:
Trustee Kwarciany made a motion to accept Director Good’s January 30th recommendation of a 30-degree angle and six additional parking spaces in regards to approve angle parking within the Central Retail District (9th-14th Street) and to forward approval of angle parking to the Planning Commission, provided the State of Michigan approves the waiver. Treasurer Hubert seconded the motion.
Roll Call Vote:
Trustee Schumann Yes
Trustee Hubert Yes
Chairman Moravec Yes
Vice-Chair Ettenhofer Yes
Trustee O’Toole Abstain
Trustee Evans Abstain
Trustee Kwarciany Yes
Motion carried.
______________________
Roger Good, Executive Director
Director, Downtown Development Authority
ACTION SUMMARY-DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TO: DDA Board of Trustee Members February 12, 2008
At the February 12, 2008 meeting of the Downtown Development Authority, the Board of Trustees took the following action:
The DDA Board tabled the Rules of Procedure Revisions until the regularly scheduled March Board of Trustees meeting with the intent that more information would be gathered regarding conflict of interest.
______________________
Roger Good, Executive Director
Director, Downtown Development Authority
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