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DDA director outlines banners, snow‑removal bid, market manager vacancy and Match on Main timeline
Summary
Director Jay briefed the board on planned technical assistance, signage mock-ups, a proposed paid snow‑removal path, youth art and 'hometown heroes' banner campaigns, a farmers market manager vacancy, a mural timeline, and early details on the Match on Main grant (applications March 1–April 20).
Jay, the DDA director, presented several operational items and programs the board will consider in coming weeks.
He said the DDA is coordinating with Michigan Main Street on available technical services and will discuss direction with the board following a meeting with Michigan Main Street staff. Jay showed a mock-up for downtown signs (brought to the board by resident Jacob Cooper) and said the design committee will review the concept before any procurement or installation.
On snow removal, Jay said the city parks department lacks capacity to clear a downtown pedestrian path and staff obtained an…
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