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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