Sarah J. Dvoracek

This document outlines a comprehensive economic development strategy for the City of Charlevoix. It focuses on key areas such as expanding fiber internet, modernizing the city's streetscape, achieving MEDC Redevelopment Ready Communities Certificate, promoting downtown and year-round housing development, funding facade grants, evaluating 'The Vault', flagging priority sites for redevelopment, updating key infrastructure, and promoting industrial opportunities. The strategy aims to address current challenges and define goals through specific economic development projects.

The agenda for the meeting included the call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and inquiry regarding conflicts of interest. Key discussion points under reports included the Director's Report covering the drafting of a sponsorship policy for event support, an update on wayfinding signage installation, and planning for a communications workshop. Old Business focused on Downtown Parking, following up on prior discussions and including a memo regarding senior citizen parking options. New Business involved the review and consideration of the 2018/19 Committee Work Plans. The agenda also allocated time for Public Comment, Request for Future Agenda Items, and Board Comments.

The meeting agenda included standard preliminary items such as the Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call, followed by a review of the Consent Agenda items, which included the minutes from the March 26, 2018 meeting and monthly committee reports. Key discussions centered on Old Business, specifically the Charlevoix Main Street DDA Draft Policies & Procedures, which addresses brand use and sponsorship guidelines. New Business items involved the election of the Chair, Vice Chair, and Executive Committee Member, as well as the approval of the Facade Grant Incentive Program Work Plan.

The 2022 Master Plan for the City of Charlevoix serves as the official policy guide for its future development and growth. It outlines the community's vision, goals, actions, and implementation strategies, providing a framework for sound land use decisions. Key focus areas include analyzing community profile, existing land use, infrastructure and mobility, and housing and neighborhoods, all aimed at guiding coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development to enhance quality of life, support economic prosperity, and preserve the city's unique character.

Key discussions for this meeting included the Consent Agenda items, which comprised the minutes from the April 23, 2018 meeting, committee minutes, and the monthly report. Old Business focused on the Charlevoix Main Street DDA Draft Policies & Procedures. New Business items included discussions regarding non-voting members of the DDA Board, several sponsorship requests, and the Downtown Plan Proposal, which involves developing a plan and conducting a parking assessment to work towards Redevelopment Ready Communities certification.