Downtown Development Authority Board Minutes
May 10, 2004

Chairman Mann called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT:
Steven Mann
Tom Bohlander
Dave Cook
Jim Grutza
Si Nahra

MEMBERS ABSENT:
Mike Kolb, Excused
Michelle Ludtke, Excused

ALSO PRESENT:
Jim Anulewicz, Director of Public Services
Michael Bailey, Township Engineer
Terry Croad, McKenna Associates
Sally Hodges, McKenna Associates
Jim Karell, Planning Commissioner
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary

Supervisor Mann indicated that Arlene Karell and Elaine Hovey submitted their resignations from the DDA because of work commitments. New appointments will be forthcoming.
 

IV. Approval of Minutes – April 12, 2004

Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Mr. Grutza, to approve the minutes of April 12, 2004, as presented.

Ayes all.
 

V. Old Business

VI. New Business.

     A. Update on Status of Ann Arbor Road Streetscape Project

         a. Review of Streetscape Plans

Terry Croad noted that everything is on schedule and he’s received the revised plan which incorporates all the DDA recommendations. A possibility to reconcile cost estimate differences would be the elimination of the gateway structure on the northeast side of Ann Arbor and Haggerty Roads because the K-Mart sign in a compatible frame will be located there. This would be a savings of $45,000. Other small shortfalls can be made up by intermittent spacing of fencing where there are long stretches planned.

Mr. Bohlander suggested approaching CVS, asking them to pay for the gateway structure at the southwest corner of Haggerty and Ann Arbor Roads which will front their proposed new store.

        b. Status of Easements

Mr. Anulewicz and Mr. Bailey updated the Board on the acquisition of easements. The one remaining easement acquisition is delayed by the transition from Amoco to BP and resultant address confusion.

        c. Next Steps

Mr. Croad indicated there would be another meeting with MDOT prior to the next DDA meeting.


     B. Approval of Streetscape Maintenance Agreement

Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Mr. Bohlander, to approve the resolution for maintenance of streetscape improvements as presented, said resolution to be submitted to the Board of Trustees for action.

Ayes all.
 

VII. Public Comment. – There was none.

Mr. Bohlander suggested that the railroad crossing be changed with an enclosure which would feature the Township logo and service club information. Service clubs could be approached to contribute to costs.
 

VIII. Adjournment.

Moved by Mr. Nahra, supported by Mr. Grutza, to adjourn the meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.



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Steven Mann, Chairman
Downtown Development Authority


 

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