11/12/2025 - Suttons Bay Village | ePacket Initiative

Summary

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) of Suttons Bay held a meeting on November 12, 2025, where they reviewed and discussed key projects, including the 2026 budget. The meeting outlined financial projections and plans for future improvements, including a joint bathroom project and updates to the DDA plan.

Public Comments

No specific public comments or speaker names were documented in the provided minutes.

Affordable Housing Initiatives

There were no discussions regarding affordable housing initiatives during this meeting.

Parks and Recreation Matters

No matters related to parks and recreation were discussed in the meeting.

Infrastructure Projects

The meeting covered updates on the joint bathroom project, with an expectation to go out for bids in January. The aim is to start construction after frost laws are lifted. Additionally, the DDA plans to review and update their project list to focus on smaller projects following the completion of the bathroom project.

Financial Summary

The proposed 2026 DDA budget includes: - Total expenditures: $188,660 - Total revenues: $104,200 - Projected deficit: $84,460 - Final fund balance: $101,607

The DDA acknowledged that the budget reflects a deficit due to the limited capture from the DDA/TIF, but they plan to utilize savings now with the expectation of replenishment after project completions.

Action Items

- The committee decided to recommend the approval and adoption of the DDA 2026 budget to the Village Council. - Discussions on hiring a consultant for the DDA Plan amendment process are expected in future meetings. - The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2026.