Downtown Development Authority Meeting 9/13/23
Roll Call 00:01:00
Bobbie Arnold, Paul Barbeau, Bo Brines, Britney Hyde, Brad Kaye, David Kell, Jon Lauderbach, Jim Malek, Marty McGuire, Chris Moultrup, Kevin Scorsone, Tony Stamas
Approval of the DDA Minutes 00:01:30
From the meetings of May 10, 2023 DDA meeting - Kell
Welcome Events Coordinator Kristina Loeffler - Harris 00:02:00
Introduction of Development Project at 116 Rodd Street - Harris Daniel Dimitroff, RDS Management 00:03:40
Ashman-Rodd Two Way Conversation 00:17:49
Public Hearing 00:57:05
Ashman-Rodd Two Way Conversation
May 10 Tabled Action Item 01:11:18
Ashman-Rodd Two Way Conversation
2023 Pedestrian Plaza 01:34:05
Project Reports - Harris
Long Range Strategic Plan 01:38:00
Project Updates - Harris
Executive Committee Report - Kell 01:40:56
i. Approve 2024 Meeting Schedule ii. 2023-24 Board Structure iii. Request to appoint DDA Board member as Ex-Officio member of the Midland Downtown Business Association
Economic Sustainability Committee – Moultrup 01:47:19
i. Consideration of Incubator Support for FILL ii. Tri-Star Mural Façade Support iii. Façade Program Guidelines Amendment
Marketing and Events - Loeffler 01:55:43
Committee Reports
Midland Downtown Business Association - Neumeyer 01:59:28
Committee Reports
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