Minutes (Committee Meetings)

**Executive Summary**

**Overview**
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) of Suttons Bay convened on April 9, 2025, with Chairperson Bahle leading the meeting attended by five board members and consulting staff. The primary focus of this meeting was to review previous minutes, discuss ongoing developments such as the marina bathroom project, and address the implications of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners not opting into the DDA.

**Key Discussions**
The meeting opened with the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting held on November 13, 2024. Significant discussions included an update on the marina bathroom project led by Rob Larrea, highlighting the discovery of peat in soil samples from the proposed facility site, necessitating further investigation for suitable building conditions. Additionally, Rob Bacigalupi provided insight into the implications of Leelanau County’s decision not to join the DDA. This decision prompted discussions about the need for a formal communication from the County detailing their reasons, enabling the DDA to strategize accordingly.

**Action Items and Next Steps**
The DDA members proposed initiating an awareness campaign to engage with county commissioners and inform residents about the DDA’s goals and need for additional funding. Recommendations for action included producing a press release and enhancing visibility on the Village website. This meeting concluded with the scheduling of the next DDA meeting set for May 14, 2025.