DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY February 27, 2008

Dear Downtown Development Authority Trustees:

A regular meeting of the Downtown Development Authority has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2008, a 7:30 a.m. at Escanaba City Hall, Council Chambers, 410 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI 49829. The following items will be on the agenda.

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval and /or correction of the February 12, 2008, special meeting minutes
4. Approval/Adjustments to the Agenda
5. Conflict of Interest Inquiry
6. Treasurer's Report:

A. January 2008 Budget Unaudited-Discussion/Action

7. Unfinished/Old Business:

A. Rules of Procedure Revisions – Discussion/Action

8. New Business:

A. 2008-2009 Proposed DDA Budget– Discussion/Action

B. Delta County Historical Society- Funding Request- Discussion/Action

9. Project Updates:

A. MSHDA Façade Program

B. Kruisin’ Klassics Invitational Cook-off

C. Wireless Downtown

10. Various Other Issues:

A. Latest Joe Brown Correspondence

B. DB Drag Racing/Bass Competition- Possible Sidewalk Daze Event?
11. Board of Trustees/Staff Comments

A. Resident Board Member-

Rachael Scerine from Becca’s Closet has submitted an application for the resident Board Member opening. Two other potential applicants had other commitments.

B. Jayne Mackowiak

This is Jayne’s last official meeting as a Board Member. It is suggested that the Board recognize her service on the Board.

12. Public Comment
13. Announcements
14. Adjournment

The Downtown Development Authority will provide all necessary, reasonable aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon five days notice to the Downtown Development Authority. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Downtown Development Authority at (906) 786-8696.

Sincerely,


Brian Moravec, D.C., Chairperson
Downtown Development Authority
DDA Meeting Agenda Explanation
March, 5, 2008

Conflict of Interest Inquiry. Members will be asked to declare any conflict of interest with any agenda item.

Treasurer's Report.

7. Unfinished/Old Business:

A. Rules of Procedure – Discussion/Action

At the February 12, 2008, special board meeting the board wanted further research on what constituted a conflict of interest for Board Members. Attached please find my response after checking with MML and Ralph Peterson. There has also been some discussion at Council work sessions about council liaisons to Boards/Commissions and issues relating to possible conflicts. It is requested that the Board approve the revision of Rules of Procedure outlining the change in the number of Trustees on the DDA Board.

8. New Business

A. 2008-2009 Proposed DDA Budget – Discussion/Action

The DDA Finance Committee has met several times and are recommending the attached budget for next fiscal year. As you can see from the Budget worksheet we have also revised the titles of three budget line items utilizing three of the four Main Street activities for downtown revitalization. This will help us to start thinking of our budget in the framework of these categories.

See attached budget back-up.

B. Delta County Historical Society Funding Request- Discussion/Action-

The DDA and Delta County Historical Society have partnered in the past on various projects. Chad Burroughs and Clara Mosenfelder will be at the meeting requesting $500 in funds to assist with supplies for various projects. Please see the attached letter.