APPROVED
VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Monday, February 28, 2022
5:00 p.m.
Banks Township Hall
Meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mary Faculak, Chairperson.
Members Present: Palajac, Faculak, Sundelius, Waterman, Spearing, McCallum,
Members Absent: Campbell, Randall
Others Present: John Iacoangli, Beckett & Raeder
Approval of Agenda:
A motion to approve the agenda was made by Waterman and seconded by Sundelius.
Motion carried by unanimous consent.
Approval of Minutes:
The January 12, 2022 Planning Session notes will be combined with the completion of this
planning session.
Monthly Reports
Treasurer’s Report: (Ginny McCallum)
McCallum researched which signs around town need to be replaced. The logo needs to be
created. There are some signs that can be repurposed. The funds in the DDA account are
$8,000.
Chairperson’s Report: (Mary Faculak)
Faculak reported that Rasmussen has stepped down from the DDA. Motion to support made
by Waterman and seconded Sundelius. The DDA will be looking for a new member to replace
Rasmussen.
Possible Community Square Event: (Mary Faculak)
The idea of holding concerts at the Town Square was discussed. Spearing suggested PineLake Winds and the Foghorn Jazz Band. Also suggested was Hazel James Band. Spearingand Sundelius will work alongside Faculak to research possible bands. Perhaps one per month June through September.
Planning/Work Session: (John Iacoangli-Beckett & Raeder)
John went through a planning session with us prioritizing projects that the DDA can achieve.
He will come to our next meeting with a summary of what we discussed. A report of the
January 12th planning session and the February 28th planning session will be attached on the
next meeting minutes.
Public Comment: None
Adjournment:
Motion to adjourn at 6:30 p.m. was made by Waterman and seconded by McCallum.
Motion was carried by unanimous consent.
The next meeting will be March 21, 2022 (changed from March 28) at Banks Township Hall
located at 6520 Center Street, Ellsworth. 231-588-7411.
___________________________________________________February 28, 2022
Submitted by: Marci Palajac, Secretary
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Approved by: Mary Faculak, Chairperson Date