Summary
The Suttons Bay Village Downtown Development Authority (DDA) met on October 9, 2024, with Chairperson Bahle presiding. The Board approved the agenda and the May 8, 2024 minutes, received an update from Mission North Consulting on efforts to have Leelanau County opt into the DDA, and discussed a possible relocation of a planned marina bathroom facility. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
Infrastructure Projects
Staff member Larrea updated the Board on Village activities, including a discussion about possibly moving the location of the bathroom for the new build to the other side of the marina entrance. No formal decision or vote was recorded on this item.
Other Business
- Lutke moved and Peterson seconded a motion to approve the agenda as presented; motion carried, Ayes: 8, No: 0.
- Sitkins moved and Lutke seconded a motion to approve the May 8, 2024 DDA meeting minutes; motion carried, Ayes: 8, No: 0.
- Consultant Rob Bacigalupi and staff member Larrea provided an update on the presentation and request made to the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners, asking the County to consider opting into the DDA for a limited time.
- DDA Members suggested that fact sheets be created to address misconceptions about the DDA and to emphasize the positive aspects of the County opting in.
Action Items
- DDA Members to develop fact sheets addressing misconceptions and highlighting benefits of Leelanau County opting into the DDA.
- Staff and consultant to continue engagement with the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners regarding the opt-in request.
- Further discussion needed on the potential relocation of the new marina bathroom facility to the other side of the marina entrance.