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DDA says downtown mural will go up; storage purchase faces state-code question
Summary
The DDA reported the mural proof is approved and a permit and easement are in place with vendor scheduling; the board learned a prior vote to purchase a storage building may conflict with state code and will explore rental or other options. A 'then & now' historic signage idea was referred to committee.
At the Oct. 8 Downtown Adrian Development Authority meeting, staff reported progress on a public mural and introduced issues around a previously approved storage-building purchase.
Main Street Director Jay Marks said the mural proof has been approved, an easement is in place, and he will submit a permit application to the building department. Marks said the vendor (Shane) is coordinating timing and the DDA plans an unveiling in the coming weeks.
"We've approved the proof. I will be submitting the procedural permit through the building department to get that approved," Marks said.
Separately, Marks told the board that a storage-building purchase approved at a prior meeting may not be allowed under state code for a structure of that size; staff will explore alternative storage options, including renting nearby space, to house capital purchases rather than violating state requirements.
"It was brought to my attention that the building of that size is not allowed by state code, and so we're gonna be exploring other options for storage," Marks said.
Marks also proposed a 'Then & Now' downtown signage project, modeled on Traverse City, to display historic images on light poles and link to museum content via QR codes. He said the Lenawee County historical museum has volunteered photo resources and recommended the idea be advanced at the committee level with a designated champion and two volunteers.
Board members did not vote on the storage or signage proposals at the Oct. 8 meeting; the mural work will proceed through permitting and vendor scheduling and the storage issue will return to staff and committees with options.
Implementation notes: staff listed expected next steps — submit the mural permit, obtain final vendor installation dates, and evaluate rentable storage alternatives consistent with state code. The DDA will seek committee champions for the signage project before procuring signs or printing obligations.
