Downtown Development Authority Board Minutes
March 8, 2004

Chairman Mann called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT:
Steven Mann
Jim Grutza
Michelle Ludtke
Mike Kolb
Si Nahra

MEMBERS ABSENT:
Tom Bohlander, Excused
Dave Cook
Elaine Hovey, Excused
Arlene Karell, Excused

ALSO PRESENT:
Jim Anulewicz, Director of Public Services
Sally Hodges, McKenna Associates
Terry Croad, McKenna Associates
Walter Allen, representing the Plymouth Elks Club
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary

IV. Approval of Minutes

    A. January 12, 2004
    B. February 9, 2004

Moved by Mr. Grutza, supported by Mr. Kolb, to approve the minutes of January 12, 2004, and February 9, 2004, as presented.

Ayes all.

V. Old Business. – There was none.

VI. New Business.

    A. Update on Status of Ann Arbor Road Streetscape Project

Terry Croad of McKenna Associates updated the members, saying a 60-day extension has been granted to obtain easements. MDOT still hopes to bid the project the first week of August. He said he, Mr. Anulewicz, and Mr. Bailey reviewed every site. He then pointed out the revisions that are to be sent back to MDOT.

Mr. Anulewicz answered questions about obtaining the easements. He said the property owners are interested in seeing just what is to be done on their individual properties. He said drawings were to be available by this Friday to go out to the owners.

    B. Proposed CVS Drug Store at the northwest corner of Haggerty
        and Ann Arbor Road – Site Plan

Sally Hodges of McKenna Associates reviewed the site plan with members and noted their recommendations for changes.

VII. Public Comment.

Mr. Walter Allen of the Plymouth Elks Club asked questions on their behalf. He also complimented the Authority on their work and offered the club’s cooperation.

VIII. Adjournment.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:01 p.m.


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Steven Mann, Chairman
Downtown Development Authority


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