Summary
The Suttons Bay Downtown Development Authority (DDA) met on November 13, 2024, with Chairperson Bahle presiding. The board approved the agenda and the October 9, 2024 minutes, adopted the 2025 DDA Budget for recommendation to the Village Council, and approved the 2025 meeting schedule. All votes passed 6-0, with Bahle, Popke, Peterson, Wierzba, Sitkins, and Derigiotis present; Lutke, Millns, and Young were absent.
Infrastructure Projects
Staff member Larrea reported that the 2025 budget includes construction of a bathroom facility and oversight of that project, along with banner arm replacement. Larrea noted that improvements to Jefferson Street fall within the TIF District, with costs borne by the Village. In the Manager's Update, Larrea stated the Village is mandated to replace waterlines throughout the Village, which will result in incremental fee increases, and that a water storage tank will need to be built in the near future. Larrea noted the Village has sought grants at both the state and federal levels, as well as loans, and has been turned down. Peterson asked whether the Village had any information on the M-22/M72 roundabout; no further detail on this is recorded.
Parks and Recreation Matters
The Manager's Update indicated the overall 2025 budget includes improvements to all Village parks, along with street repairs, though no specific figures or votes were recorded on this item.
Other Business
- Sitkins moved and Derigiotis seconded a motion to adopt and recommend the DDA Budget to the Village Council as presented; carried 6-0.
- Peterson moved and Derigiotis seconded approval of the 2025 meeting schedule, which sets meetings for the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m.; carried 6-0.
Financial Summary
The DDA adopted the 2025 budget, which includes funding for construction of a bathroom facility, oversight of that project, and banner arm replacement, in addition to standard operating expenses. Jefferson Street improvement costs, located within the TIF District, are borne by the Village. Separately, the Village's broader 2025 budget covers park improvements and street repairs, and anticipates incremental water fee increases tied to mandated waterline replacement and a future water storage tank. The Village has been unsuccessful in obtaining state, federal, or loan funding for these needs.
Action Items
- DDA Budget 2025 to be forwarded to the Village Council for consideration following the DDA's recommendation.
- Village to continue pursuing funding options for mandated waterline replacement and a future water storage tank, having previously been denied grants and loans.
- Follow-up needed on information regarding the M-22/M72 roundabout, per Peterson's inquiry.