DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Wednesday, August 27, 2025 10:00 AM 86 W CENTER ST., DOUGLAS MI

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1.CALL TO ORDER

2.ROLL CALL/QUORUM

3.APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Approval of Agenda - Changes/Additions/Deletions
Motion to approve the Agenda of August 27, 2025 – voice vote

4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. A.Approval of Minutes - Changes/Additions/Deletions
   Motion to approve the Minutes of June 25, 2025 – voice vote

5.OFFICER REPORTS

1. A.Treasurer

2. B.Secretary

3. C.Vice Chair

4. D.Chair

6.PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - WRITTEN

1. A.Community Pride Letter

7.PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - VERBAL (LIMIT OF 3 MINUTES)

8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9.NEW BUSINESS

1. A.POW Strategies Strategic Report Presentation: Cristina Sheppard Decius

2. B.Reimbursement Program Protocol Reminder: Dawn Raza, City Treasurer

3. C.Art in Douglas - Community Promotions Event Request
   Motion to approve the Community Events Grant Application for Art in Douglas in the amount of $3,000.00.

4. D.DDA Swag Bags
   Motion to approve the purchase of 100 DDA Swag Bags in the amount of $280.00 from the Community Promotions Budget for events.

5. E.Blue Star Highway and Main Street Gateway Sign (J. Pearson)
   Motion to approve the Blue Star Highway and Main Street gateway sign design for $____ with ____ lighting. 

6. F.Wade's Bayou Mural
   Motion to approve DDA to application for grant funding through the Saugatuck Douglas Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau for a Wade's Bayou Mural Project. 
   
   Motion to approve the Wade's Bayou Mural proposal submitted by Kayla Wyszynski in the amount of $16,800.00 OR The Ronna Alexander Family in the amount of $14,800.00 to be paid for if grant funds are awarded through the SDACVB.

7. G.DDA Officers Meetings Discussion

8. H.Farmer's Market Swag Table Discussion

9. I.Michigan Downtown Day: Saturday, September 27, 2025 Discussion

10. J.Accept the Resignation of Allie Balmer
    Motion to accept the resignation of Allie Balmer.

10.COMMITTEE REPORTS

11.STAFF/MANAGER REPORTS

12.PUBLIC COMMUNICATION – VERBAL (LIMIT OF 3 MINUTES)

13.BOARD COMMENTS

14.CHAIR COMMENTS

15.ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn the meeting – voice vote

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