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- Agenda approval: Motion by Commissioner (Miss) Armiak, second by Mister Jacobson. Outcome: Motion carried by voice vote; no roll‑call tally recorded in the transcript.

- Approval of minutes (05/22/2025): Motion by Mister Jacobson, second by Miss Armiak. Outcome: Motion carried by voice vote; no roll‑call tally recorded in the transcript.

- Financial report (May 2025): Motion by Mister Jacobson, supported by Miss Karn. Outcome: Motion carried by voice vote; no roll‑call tally recorded in the transcript.

- Business improvement grant — 8200 Macomb: Motion by Mister Jacobson, second by Mister Anderson to approve a reimbursable grant for 8200 Macomb in the amount of $4,510. Outcome: Motion carried by voice vote; no roll‑call tally recorded in the transcript.

- Business improvement grant — Galindos, 8756 Macomb (not to exceed $5,000): A motion to approve was introduced; the transcript ends before a recorded vote. Outcome: Vote not recorded in the provided transcript.

Where a voice vote was used the board chair called for \"aye\" and \"no;\" the minutes record the chair saying the motions carried. The transcript does not provide individual member roll‑call votes or numerical tallies for any motion.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Downtown Development Authority - 26 Jun 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the meeting the DDA approved the agenda, minutes of May 22, 2025, the May 2025 financial report, and a business improvement grant of $4,510 for 8200 Macomb. A second grant motion for Galindos at 8756 Macomb (not to exceed $5,000) was introduced but not concluded in the transcript.","taxTitle","Grosse Ile, Wayne County, Michigan","taxId",55649,"location","Michigan","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6657096,"DDA staff recommends interviewing top bidders for TIF/street‑scape update; bids come in well under budget",300,1572000,1872000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5090619-a9927dd8af4a7094037c04b6ea9031fd&start=1572&end=1872","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5090619-a9927dd8af4a7094037c04b6ea9031fd/thumbnail_1572000.jpg","/articles/6657096/Michigan/DDA-staff-recommends-interviewing-top-bidders-for-TIFstreetscape-update-bids-come-in-well-under-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657096-95df2bef9a14b580b9f4f834e7f1bbd8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169110&Signature=VSwIHF1qwnxD0BD-21o3Ylyhh8BxyCon6nJptcIQNszrtUVobWaxzfGwB9TBjYQggPqEyjV1JFwFSj4j153~Nky~oQVSEyDFcykoLGGjyBUGOSI~5r2LgobT0WmKa~EnVL2X9zYTk8Y6vHMbzJVNuIG-Q7HLLb2CX1hqCYG2DR6aLXJBtIxpB1pVy~IxkBts9e7LKnAo5uihZ28VfUrT~j1zBG920nLL9UhXFp7e9blPXfoSp-yP5C4mh24QHJTrLiMb6Y4Vu79pWuOMeISe90irBFcqDnfHKmS4CFMY0UInrkH4TDQGRskwcs3h8IaXwcNaZlw0YwL96yU16VH~xg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","DDA staff reported eight responses to a request for proposals to update the downtown TIF plan and streetscape vision and recommended bringing the top two or three firms in for interviews before awarding the work.

Ross (DDA staff) said OHM (teaming with CIB Planners) and Wade Trim ranked highest based on cost, experience and prior work in Grosse Ile; Ross noted both firms have relevant streetscape and TIF experience. \"OHM and Wade Trim were at the top not only because of their price but because of their experience developing streetscape plans,\" Ross said.

Staff estimated the TIF/street‑scape work was coming in at roughly $36,000 to $38,000 for the TIF plan portion. Ross told the board that the DDA had budgeted $70,000 to cover the TIF plan, streetscape planning and subsequent zoning updates, and that the lower bid range would leave funds available for the zoning update. He noted that typical zoning updates for Macomb Street were estimated in the $10,000–$15,000 range.

Board members said they preferred interviewing the top firms so the board could assess firms' personalities, references and proposed approaches; one commissioner recommended selecting two or three firms for interviews and then choosing the firm that stood out in person. The board did not take a final vote on the contract award at the meeting; staff said the item will return as an action item for a future meeting.

Ross also said some out‑of‑area firms submitted proposals and those firms’ downtown renderings could be useful for future grant applications, while firms with existing experience in Grosse Ile would reduce onboarding time.

The board signaled support for interviews and for returning the item under action items at a future meeting for a formal decision.","Ross summarized eight bids to update the DDA's TIF plan and streetscape vision, recommending the board interview the top two or three firms — including OHM and Wade Trim — and noting cost estimates fall below the board's $70,000 budgeted figure.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":55,"_73":55},6657100,"Grosse Ile residents push to restore Island Nights as DDA outlines $1,000 event grants",766,234000,1000000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5090619-a9927dd8af4a7094037c04b6ea9031fd&start=234&end=1000","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5090619-a9927dd8af4a7094037c04b6ea9031fd/thumbnail_234000.jpg","/articles/6657100/Michigan/Grosse-Ile-residents-push-to-restore-Island-Nights-as-DDA-outlines-1000-event-grants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6657100-5e454cc34c70ce23ad51118f1b1c1760/orig.mp4?Expires=1771169110&Signature=WVz~FsS2axjJiqYZmFNPtxJq--8bXWAITD51hsllMrU4WYVeX~hrVsEJ4y37trH7u1ZBhQ-wyj~LB53m0yq2BK5-5qenEUn4e0gEshPUAlDxNiyipbgjf2hWcVAnlAjDNgNFAvCD9kkGi2SOBpo8dRSaDR0i~8kVycsHjqlCjGuw~0x-QwN3xOumZgN7DQIM1uwH4Tg8xbGz1EuUc-9Kjc2-rMSRT91YZ1PLzHJ8r6tl3XzW3W-~8pCVE3n~Sf3YWfkC59ndvyHZ4uj1Mz1-iFjbDa1RT7p-4OJdtUd6kBBoajjoM9bKPRRZHYPqeJwDdIHI0ETqSzh9W4LDSFecpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a Downtown Development Authority meeting, residents and business owners urged the DDA to reinstate Island Nights on Macomb Street and to boost visible staff support for community events. DDA staff described a reimbursable business improvement grant that can cover up to $1,000 in event costs.

The petition author, Pauline Muscat, a Coleman Street resident, asked the DDA and township to \"resume facilitation of Island Nights,\" saying the event provided time and venue for residents to interact with small businesses and for nonprofits to raise donation and awareness. \"Island Nights is beneficial all around to our islanders,\" Muscat said.

Elizabeth Renaud, who identified herself as a Grosse Ile resident and owner of two island businesses, described the cancellations as disappointing and urged the DDA to provide more consistent leadership and presence at events. \"If the DDA simply doesn't have the capacity to plan or support events like Island Nights, then maybe we can create an event subcommittee made up of residents, business owners, and volunteers,\" Renaud said, offering her marketing and design help.

Resident Margaret Shelton said she attended all Island Nights last year and described them as family‑oriented. Shelton pointed to the newly approved social district on Macomb Street as an opportunity to introduce residents to the concept by pairing it with Island Nights events.

DDA presenters Chad Novak and Wendy Kearney outlined a proposed fourth‑Friday schedule for Island Nights and showed draft flyers for July and August. Novak described the DDA's business improvement grant program as a reimbursable grant \"up to a thousand dollars,\" usable for event marketing, performer fees, small supplies, or even documented staff time for volunteers organizing an event. \"It's reimbursable — you submit invoices and once the board approves, we cut a check back for that,\" Novak said.

Board members and staff acknowledged limited DDA staff bandwidth; the DDA's principal planner noted Ross (DDA staff) is available only half the week because some of his time is allocated to community development. Board members encouraged volunteers to organize locally and proposed forming an event subcommittee to coordinate with the DDA and walk Macomb Street to recruit business participation.

Several business owners in the room volunteered to canvass shops and provide commitment for participation. Presenters agreed to post event flyers and social media notices as soon as possible and to accept grant applications online; applicants may submit separate applications for each date if costs exceed the $1,000 cap.

The discussion closed with the DDA agreeing to add action items to the agenda to follow up and to consider interviews or approvals at an upcoming meeting before July events.","Residents and business owners urged the Grosse Ile Downtown Development Authority to resume Island Nights and increase on‑the‑ground support. DDA staff described a reimbursable business improvement grant of up to $1,000 to help cover event costs and encouraged volunteers to form an event subcommittee.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: DDA approves agenda, minutes, May financials and a business improvement grant for 8200 Macomb

DDA staff recommends interviewing top bidders for TIF/street‑scape update; bids come in well under budget

Grosse Ile residents push to restore Island Nights as DDA outlines $1,000 event grants