Downtown Development Authority Board Minutes
June 13, 2005

Chairman Reaume called the meeting to order at 4:08 p.m.

MEMBERS PRESENT:
Richard Reaume
Joseph Barone
Dave Cook
Jim Grutza
Mike Kolb
Michelle Ludtke
Si Nahra Si Nahra

MEMBERS ABSENT:
Ron Kasperski

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

3.  Approval of minutes for the May 9, 2005, meeting

Moved by Mr. Booth, supported by Mr. Cook, to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2005, meeting as presented.

Ayes all.

4.  Old Business – N/A

5.  New Business

A.  Update and Status of Ann Arbor Road Streetscape Project
Terry Croad, McKenna & Associates.

Mr. Croad updated members on the work done on the Ann Arbor Road Streetscape Project.

He explained that four piers and two sections of fence in front of Steak and Ale were inadvertently not bid as part of the project because of an incorrect notation on the plan by the contract designer, though the intent was to install it. He asked if the DDA wants to add that as a change order for an approximate additional $7,000 in cost.

The members discussed the availability of contingency funds for the change order. Mr. Croad presented reports denoting the dollar value of the non-participating and participating modifications to the streetscape.

Moved by Mr. Nahra, supported by Mrs. Ludtke, to allocate the expenditure of up to $7,000 from the contingency fund to reinstate the piers and fencing that were to be established in front of the Steak & Ale Restaurant along Ann Arbor Road.

Ayes all.

Mr. Croad then presented a lighter optional color choice for the light poles and gateway structures.

Per discussion on the color choices for the light poles and the gateway structures, members concurred that they be painted the originally-approved hunter green.

Mr. Croad indicated the new Kmart sign has been installed. Mrs. Ludtke remarked on the garish look of the pole lights at the entrances in contrast with the new sign and lighting.

He also explained the progress made in conjunction with the new landscaping at the Bally’s facility.

The Board discussed possible future maintenance decisions.

B.  Approval of Invoices.

Moved by Mrs. Ludtke, supported by Mr. Barone, to approve the invoices in the amount of $14,496.41.

Ayes all.

6.  Public Comment – There was none.

7.  Adjournment

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

Ayes all.

Meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.


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Richard M. Reaume, Chairman
Downtown Development Authority\


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Michelle Ludtke, Secretary
Downtown Development Authority


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