Downtown Development Authority Board Minutes
April 14, 2003

Chairman Mann called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT:
Steven Mann
Arlene Karell
Tom Bohlander
Jim Grutza
Elaine Hovey
Mike Kolb
Michelle Ludtke
Si Nahra

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

ALSO PRESENT:
Sally Hodges, McKenna Associates
Al McFadyen, McKenna Associates
Jim Karell, Planning Commission Member
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary

New member Si Nahra was introduced and welcomed.

IV. Minutes of the March 10, 2003 meeting

Moved by Mrs. Karell, supported by Mr. Grutza, to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 10, 2003, as submitted. Ayes all.

V. Old Business – N/A

VI. New Business

    A. Site Plan Review: Meridian Square Office Building,
        41061 Ann Arbor Road.

After review of the landscape plan presented by Sally Hodges of McKenna Associates, members discussed possible requirements for the wall which would be perpendicular to Ann Arbor Road. It was agreed to recommend to the Planning Commission the plan presented, with the following stipulations:

1.  Wall to be brick construction to the end of Lot 24, then poured concrete stamped to look like brick and colored to blend with the brick installation. Brick piers to be installed every 60 feet.
2.  Installation of the verge along Ann Arbor Road.
3.  Removal of the wall between the office building and the bank up to the dumpster.
4.  Planting a balance of perennials and annuals.

Mrs. Hodges was asked to bring in samples of walls that might be acceptable.

Mrs. Karell questioned the process whereby the DDA was billed by McKenna Associates for plan review of businesses. Mr. Mann noted that all fees in conjunction with Community Development were currently being reviewed

VII. Public Comment – There was none.

VIII. Adjournment

Mr. Mann adjourned the meeting at 5:02 p.m.


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Steven Mann, Chairman
Downtown Development Authority


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Arlene Karell, Secretary
Downtown Development Authority

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