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Lincoln DDA approves routine reports; discusses façade grants, property talks and sidewalk repairs
Summary
At its July 8 meeting, the Lincoln Downtown Development Authority approved the secretary’s and treasurer’s reports, noted purchase of decorative street banners from the beautification budget, discussed possible façade-improvement funding for district businesses and an ongoing purchase agreement for the 'Our Place' properties, and considered sidewalk and handicap-mat repairs.
Chair Dennis Kruttlin opened the Lincoln Downtown Development Authority meeting at 5:30 p.m. on July 8, 2025, and led the pledge of allegiance.
The meeting moved quickly through routine business. The secretary’s report was presented and approved on a motion by Committee member Kathy Schwartz, seconded by Committee member Karen Godi. The treasurer’s report was presented and approved on a motion by Committee member Joe James, seconded by Kathy Schwartz. The minutes were later signed "Respectfully submitted" by Secretary Richard Gillies.
The board noted that decorative street banners were purchased using funds budgeted for beautification. Members discussed the possibility of making funds available to businesses within the DDA district for façade improvements; during that exchange, the legality of providing such assistance was raised but no formal program, funding amount, or authorization was adopted.
Committee member Kathy Schwartz reported she is continuing to pursue a purchase agreement with the owners of the "Our Place" properties on Second Street; the discussion recorded progress but did not specify terms, timeline, or next steps beyond continued pursuit.
Infrastructure needs also came up: members discussed repairs to sidewalks on Second and Traverse Bay Streets and a damaged handicap mat at the Hawley and Second Streets intersection; the minutes do not record estimated costs, contractors, or scheduled dates for the work.
The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Kathy Schwartz, seconded by Karen Godi. No further meetings or follow-up dates were recorded in the minutes.
