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Public art consultant Allie reviewed five sculptures that have been on Macomb Street under lease and outlined purchase options, costs and installation issues. She said one piece by an artist identified as Kelly (titled \"Windows\" in consultant materials) is valued at $5,000; the DDA could purchase that piece for about $2,000 but the piece currently sits on a poured concrete base that is too small and would require a new base if the sculpture is moved. Allie proposed the DDA consider purchasing pieces the board already has invested in; she characterized two pieces as reasonably priced for purchase (Kelly’s piece and a stacked‑glass work by an artist identified as Simon) and recommended against purchasing two larger, more costly works that would require further investment.

Allie said Simon’s stacked glass piece was listed at roughly $11,000 but the artist offered a lower purchase price — she discussed a $4,000 buyout split over time — and that one large piece sited at the post office had an asking price in the neighborhood of $20,000. Two other works were estimated at $15,000–$16,000; some pieces do not have portable bases and would remain site‑specific unless the DDA paid for new bases.

Allie also updated the board on a community mosaic project for Lions Park: she said the community glass wall project has collected just over 500 tiles from residents and that the installation team is aiming to finish the full 30‑foot wall by Sept. 30 to meet a grant requirement. She described ongoing tile composition work to avoid large color blocks and said a small additional tile‑making session might be scheduled to include late entries.

On related park improvements, the DDA approved two expenditures in action items added to the meeting. The board voted to hire Matt Scott Landscaping to install seven “Green Giant” arborvitae, 6–7 feet in height, at Lions Park for an amount not to exceed $3,850; board discussion described the plantings as a screen along the west property line, north toward the high school, and as matching trees planted last year on the north side of the park. The DDA also approved TNT Tree Service to remove two trees near Macomb Street that consultants and staff said were past their useful life; that work was approved for $1,700.

Allie said benches and trash receptacles ordered for Lions Park will arrive in roughly eight to ten weeks and that township engineers will coordinate concrete pads for seat installations. Ross (staff) told the board the township will insure purchased sculptures and that sculpture assets will be included on township property inventories if the DDA decides to buy pieces. Board members discussed whether the DDA wants to be an art collector and noted the program’s original plan anticipated owning some pieces and rotating others on lease.

Board members asked staff to place the sculpture purchase decisions on the next meeting agenda so the board can review pricing, bases and insurance implications before September deadlines. One board member said the DDA has already purchased several pieces in prior years and that the program’s intent was always a mixed approach: buy some sculptures outright and continue leasing others for rotation.

Allie and the board discussed planning a community unveiling event for the Lions Park installation, with a tentative post‑installation celebration that could include music and local vendors.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Downtown Development Authority - 24 Jul 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Grosse Ile Downtown Development Authority reviewed options to buy several leased public sculptures and advanced multiple Lions Park improvements, approving two contracts this meeting for plantings and tree removal.","taxTitle","Grosse Ile, Wayne County, Michigan","taxId",55649,"location","Michigan","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6500374,"Michigan Main Street official outlines low‑commitment 'network' tier for Grosse Ile commercial corridor",1330,190000,1520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5483315-f42f08b866dd1e0158a174400766d18c&start=190&end=1520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5483315-f42f08b866dd1e0158a174400766d18c/thumbnail_190000.jpg","/articles/6500374/Michigan/Michigan-Main-Street-official-outlines-lowcommitment-network-tier-for-Grosse-Ile-commercial-corridor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6500374-369af28e67b95714855a44a200ff9abb/orig.mp4?Expires=1775892044&Signature=ZQmnHKIEoFKU2blGIvuUl1uD7R5v~98xLaAEqByfRxIf2ch9rVVgOhqisAlURAWySLoXPtSAO1lTNHbQyZnuCxfHyAmFWQCW8n2N76SRaKI9adeGESc99N4~8GuntOuqxWh6f07FUTVD8SEvyvUxVTdXx89EAWOlylOh1WxaG-pDAlRVWzrp4FQBcFyeQtHukOrtwMc-Lhn4JwkKHeti07PlrTkIGbIssY1hY8O1-sDU92qJY42VDJtJ6efLI3Qc54Q6tHXVzChl5IHghOlplyaqfGE~~IUCt7u8bhoh~FlEdVt3xsyisLImkCfZrAGiuBIEMDAVPjTVe2Gkm~MFlg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lee Young, senior Main Street specialist with Michigan Main Street, told the Grosse Ile Downtown Development Authority on a presentation that the program’s new “network” level is designed for communities that manage commercial corridors but do not meet the program’s definition of a traditional historic downtown.

Young said the network tier is a low‑commitment option that provides tailored technical assistance: a downtown scorecard, access to Michigan Main Street staff, twice‑annual downtown forums and a searchable Solutions Center of resources. “To participate in the network level, it’s very simple. You complete a community interest form, submit progress reports twice a year and complete the downtown scorecard,” Young said.

The nut of Young’s presentation was that the Main Street framework organizes revitalization work into four domains — economic vitality, design, organization and promotion — and that the network level gives smaller DDAs access to that framework without full Main Street designation. Young highlighted statewide program outcomes Michigan Main Street tracks, noting private and public reinvestment figures, business starts and volunteer hours statewide and saying last year the program logged roughly 30,000 volunteer hours and that program‑to‑date volunteer time approaches nearly a million hours.

Board members discussed next steps for Grosse Ile. A board member said the scorecard would let the DDA “be realistic with ourselves” about strengths, weaknesses and priorities and suggested the board could complete the scorecard at a future meeting. Young recommended the DDA consider the free online training modules, noting the district scorecard is one of the seven modules and that the training can be completed in a roughly two‑hour workshop or split over meetings.

Young also described the self‑assessment layout of the downtown scorecard: eight assessment categories (business, real estate, events and marketing, preservation and place, capacity and people, and others) grouped under the four Main Street pillars. Communities mark each indicator as “starting,” “evolving” or “excelling,” then identify five specific actions for the next 12–24 months; Michigan Main Street staff follow up based on those priorities.

Young said there is no fee for the training or technical assistance at the network level and that Michigan Main Street staff (she named Laura in program management and Jill Tremonti as promotion specialist) are available by virtual call to help with marketing or other topics.

Board members said they would review the scorecard and discuss completion at the next meeting. One member asked Young whether Southgate was the closest community in the program; Young confirmed Southgate is participating at the network level and referenced nearby communities involved at other tiers. Another board member asked whether participation requires a formal long‑term commitment; Young said the network level is flexible: communities submit progress reports in summer and winter and may remain at the level as long as they find it useful.

Young left board members with a link to Michigan Main Street’s online resources and offered to help the DDA schedule training or to assist in reviewing the completed scorecard.","Lee Young of Michigan Main Street told the Grosse Ile Downtown Development Authority that a new ‘network’ tier can give the township technical assistance, a downtown scorecard and training with no required fee; board members expressed interest in trying the scorecard and online training as next steps.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6500365,"Votes at a glance: DDA approves consultant, landscaping and tree removals; minutes and financial report adopted",263,3554000,3817000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5483315-f42f08b866dd1e0158a174400766d18c&start=3554&end=3817","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5483315-f42f08b866dd1e0158a174400766d18c/thumbnail_3554000.jpg","/articles/6500365/Michigan/Votes-at-a-glance-DDA-approves-consultant-landscaping-and-tree-removals-minutes-and-financial-report-adopted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6500365-f5ff6ea20bedc0bd6d07cb8481c62a12/orig.mp4?Expires=1775892044&Signature=MMe1VU39jLR1YR9Z7xTN~t88v5FXRFz-dNtwTVHctS5ldW4OKrBoMTRajOmj7vLnpp2TTS5ZnsqFoJEgXWA1Obn786QR2N2gh9y9AjGZdsDR0OH3orVF6xcdWlOXCeTQelG9nJOE45jclRmIxe~RS1B9s0CChLDbi410MpagYOnX~2ckgcHQOQeJkyZiItl7cLTogAIK1x-ygFl0lrbZHS2OaKMivJ5HsRep2K29hIqeIUy0yLURV3evKpUMSEvMSQkTBM2slv2f5KCRuNAu6VzoF5OrYWEwZF6s2q0IGKsRrrUf5auct95f4Bk8c6CKdSamLrF0~FdJ43euhpqVIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Grosse Ile Downtown Development Authority recorded the following formal actions at the meeting.

OHM Advisors: The DDA approved OHM Advisors as consultant for the DDA TIF and development plan for an amount not to exceed $37,730. The board proceeded to have staff prepare a professional services agreement for legal review and signature. (Motion recorded in meeting: motion by Mr. Anderson; supported by Ms. Stanko. Outcome: approved by voice vote.)

Lions Park plantings: The DDA approved hiring Matt Scott Landscaping to install seven Green Giant arborvitae (6–7 feet tall) at Lions Park for an amount not to exceed $3,850. Board discussion described the plantings as screening along the west property line. (Motion: Mr. Ranley; support by Ms. Armack. Outcome: approved by voice vote.)

Tree removals: The DDA approved TNT Tree Service to remove two dying trees near Macomb Street for $1,700 after contractor assessment said the trees could not be saved. (Motion: Mr. Ranley; second by Mr. Jacobson. Outcome: approved by voice vote.)

Administrative approvals: The board approved the minutes of the June 26, 2025 meeting and adopted the June 2025 financial report (the financial vote noted a significant line item: an expenditure to Wyandotte Art and Glass for work on the community sculpture). (Motions: minutes approval moved and supported in roll call; financial report moved by Mr. Raley and supported by Mr. Jacobson. Outcomes: approved by voice vote.)

All actions were taken by voice vote with “aye” recorded and no roll‑call tallies provided in the transcript. Staff said vendor contracts and the OHM professional services agreement will be returned to the board for review and legal counsel approval prior to final execution.","At its meeting the Grosse Ile DDA approved OHM Advisors for a TIF and development plan, hired landscapers for Lions Park plantings, authorized tree removals and adopted minutes and the June financial update; motions were carried by voice vote.","actionData","errors"]

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DDA weighs buying public sculptures, advances Lions Park improvements; board approves planting and removal work

Michigan Main Street official outlines low‑commitment 'network' tier for Grosse Ile commercial corridor

Votes at a glance: DDA approves consultant, landscaping and tree removals; minutes and financial report adopted