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Lapeer DDA/Main Street elects officers, reviews website, visitor‑data and arts programming
Summary
The board elected Mindy as chair, Tim Rudovitz as vice chair, Megan Gillingham as treasurer and Tammy as secretary. Staff reported national Main Street accreditation, a website‑hosting proposal, Placer AI cost estimates, and Center for the Arts programming and grant activity.
At its regular meeting the Lapeer DDA/Main Street board elected new officers and heard several staff updates on downtown programs and services.
The board elected Mindy as chair by unanimous voice vote after nominations were closed; Tim Rudovitz was elected vice chair, Megan Gillingham was elected treasurer and Tammy was elected secretary. Each election was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Staff updates: The board heard that Lapeer Main Street has achieved national Main Street accreditation. Staff presented a website‑hosting proposal from AccuNet with an initial setup cost of about $1,600 and an annual hosting/maintenance estimate of approximately $561, a lower cost than a previously paid professional host. "Set up for that would have a cost of about $1,600," staff said, describing ADA compliance, design and state‑reporting support included in the service.
The board also discussed possible purchase of a visitor‑data service (Placer AI) with an estimated cost in the $10,000–$12,000 range depending on population; staff said the Lapeer Development Corporation may be willing to offset part of the cost and agreed to put together a formal proposal for the city and DDA to review.
Center for the Arts report: The center described recent repair work and reopening plans, submitted multiple grant requests to the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and reported high ticket sales for December and January events despite having to cancel a performance and refund patrons. Staff said they submitted three grant applications including operational support and pottery‑studio equipment requests.
Other items: Staff announced the hometown‑hero banner program application window opens Feb. 2; last year all 130 slots sold out quickly. The board authorized Mindy to attend the Main Street Now national conference in Tulsa in April with costs estimated around $4,000 to send two people after registration waivers from Main Street Michigan.
The meeting closed after board member comments and a short discussion about website contact information and camera visibility for remote viewers.
