Downtown Development Authority Board Minutes
July 13, 2004

Chairman Mann called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT:
Steven Mann
Tom Bohlander
Dave Cook
Jim Grutza arrived at 4:07 p.m.
Douglas Jaskierny
Ron Kasperski
Si Nahra arrived at 4:11 p.m.

MEMBERS ABSENT:
Michelle Ludtke, Excused

ALSO PRESENT:
Jim Anulewicz, Director of Public Service
Michael Bailey, Dietrich Bailey Associates
Terry Croad, McKenna Associates
Alice Geletzke, Recording Secretary

Mr. Mann introduced new members Douglas Jaskierny and Ron Kasperski.

IV. Approval of Minutes – May 10, 2004 (no meeting in June)

Moved by Mr. Cook, supported by Mr. Bohlander, to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 10, 2004, as presented.

Ayes all.

V. Old Business – N/A

VI. New Business

A.  Update on Status of Ann Arbor Road Streetscape Project

     1.  Status of Plans and Costs Estimates
     2.  Expected Timetable for Bids and Construction

Terry Croad of McKenna Associates noted the project is on schedule with plans to request bids in August, bids to be received in September.

Details are being worked out with Kmart as to the placement of their sign. When bids come in, final decisions can be made.

There can be 8-10 weeks of construction this year, depending on the weather and lead time for ordering materials. They’ve been asked to begin at the Haggerty-Ann Arbor Road intersection, proceeding to I-275. It’s likely the brick piers, fencing and the verge can be completed this year.

Mr. Kolb cautioned against any construction mess being left in front of businesses because of inability to complete work before winter weather.

B. Don Massey Cadillac

Michael Bailey of Dietrich Bailey Associates indicated all easements have been obtained.

He commented that a landscape plan is being provided by Don Massey Cadillac, and Mr. Anulewicz said copies will be distributed when received.

Mr. Mann adjourned the meeting at 4:20 p.m.

The next meeting will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 9.



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Steven Mann, Chairman
Downtown Development Authority


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