DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Wednesday, May 27, 2026 10:00 AM 415 WEST WILEY ROAD, SUITE 103, DOUGLAS, MI 49406

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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 May 27, 2026 – voice vote

4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES

1. A.Approval of Minutes - Changes/Additions/Deletions
   
   Motion to approve the minutes from April 22, 2026 - voice vote

• 4.22.2026 DDA Minutes.pdf (0.05 MB)

5.OFFICER REPORTS

1. A.Treasurer

• DDA Financial Update for May 2026 Meeting.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 2025-2026 DDA Budget Updated for April 2026 Financial Results .pdf (0.02 MB)

6.PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - WRITTEN

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

8.UNFINISHED BUSINESS

9.NEW BUSINESS

1. A.Dorelle Henri Presentation

2. B.Feather Light Motion to approve a proposal from Feather Light to provide website development under the Advanced Plan which includes a $999.00 set-up fee, and a subscription of $99.00 monthly to be allocated from the FY2026-2027 Marketing Budget - voice vote

• Feather Light Proposal.pdf (0.83 MB)

3. C.Well
   Motion to approve a proposal from Well, to provide branding for the DDA in the amount of $7,500.00 to be allocated from the FY2026-2027 Marketing Budget. - Voice Vote

• Well Proposal.pdf (0.69 MB)

4. D.SDACVB Request
   Motion to approve the community Events Grant Program Application from the Saugatuck Douglas Area Convention and Visitors Bureau for $1,200.00 for 10-12 Street Performers for the Buskers Night on September 18th, 2026 to be allocated from the Community Promotions Budget. - voice vote

• SDACVB Grant App_Redacted.pdf (0.64 MB)

5. E.Wellness Day
   Motion to approve up to $1,500.00 in the current FY2025-2026 budget for expenses related to the May 2026 Wellness Day to be allocated from the Community Promotions budget. - voice vote

6. F.Mission Statement
   Motion to approve the newly proposed DDA mission and vision statement. - voice vote

• Mission Statemant.pdf (0.35 MB)

7. G.Banner Policy
   Motion to approve the new banner policy for the gateway signs at Center and Blue Star Highway and Main and Blue Star Highway. - voice vote

• Banner Policy.pdf (0.41 MB)

8. H.Interurban Update

• Interurban Update.pdf (0.31 MB)

9. I.Farmers Market Table Discussion

10. J.Planning for quarter four events - (Michigan Downtown Day preparation, Busker Fest, Small Business Friday, Light Night in Douglas, and the Holiday preview) - Sign up to assist

• Event Signup.pdf (0.02 MB)

10.COMMITTEE REPORTS

1. A.Marketing Committee Update

2. B.Website Committee Update

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.

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