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Council debates how to support DDA as staff steps back
Summary
City staff said they are stepping back from the DDA; council members discussed recruiting volunteers, clarifying the DDA's purpose, and using DDA funds for arts and street furniture.
City Manager Kimberly Hines asked the Committee of the Whole for feedback on how the city should support the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) now that staff are stepping back from day-to-day DDA work. Hines noted the city has a new EDC director and asked what the DDA has accomplished and how the city should proceed.
Council Member Cristy Guiterrez suggested the DDA should fund arts projects and benches to enliven downtown. Council Member John Caffrey said the DDA must overcome stagnation and that the city is struggling to find volunteers. Council Member Linda Winarski asked whether the DDA understands the council's expectations and noted the statutory membership limit of 8–12 members plus the mayor. No formal changes to DDA structure or funding were approved; council sought clearer direction and potential next steps from staff.
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