Downtown Management Board
The Downtown Management Board oversees all Downtown Petoskey activities. The Board consists of a group of nine members who are appointed by the Mayor and also serve as Downtown Development Authority members. Activities of the downtown organization include special events, marketing, beautification and maintenance efforts, and economic development projects. This Board also oversees the Downtown Parking Fund and the Parking Management System through its Executive Parking Committee. Volunteer committees that report to the DMB are the Downtown Marketing Committee, the Downtown Design Committee, and the Downtown Events Committee. The City oversees DMB administrative services. The Downtown Management Board is scheduled to meet 7:00 P.M., the third Tuesday of each month, at City Hall Community Room.
DMB Mission Statement
A self-governing board dedicated to planning, promoting, and preserving the downtown business district - the hub of our community – for the greater good of the business, professional, social, cultural and service activities located within the defined downtown area.
Purposes of the Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors and Downtown Management Board are to:
- Provide leadership for the implementation of improvements as outlined in the Downtown Master Plan as adopted by the City of Petoskey in 1987;
- Promote public and private development and physical improvements in the downtown business district as initiated by individuals and organizations;
- Serve as an advisory body to the City of Petoskey in matters pertaining to the downtown business district; and
- Coordinate appropriate downtown programs and services.
- Committee Guidelines
- DDA Redevelopment Liquor Licenses & Local Controls Ordinance
- DMB/DDA Bylaws
- DMB Meeting Conduct Policy
- Downtown Design Guidelines
- Downtown Petoskey 2023-2027 Strategic Plan
City Council approved increases to downtown parking fees, fines and enforcement schedule on December 17, 2018. For more information concerning downtown parking, please review the following links or contact the Downtown Office at www.petoskeydowntown.com/parking or 231-439-9124.
- Resolution No. 19245 - Approving Parking Fees, Fines & Enforcement Hours
- Parking Price Therapy Article
- The Case for Building
- Parking Fund Strategies to Finance Parking Structure
- Downtown Parking Map
| Downtown Management Board | ||||
|
Member Name |
Date Appointed |
Date Reappointed |
Term Expires |
Appointment Authority |
|
Jennifer Shorter |
05-18-20 |
12-05-22 |
12-01-26 |
Mayor with Council approval |
|
Joe Keedy |
05-17-21 |
-- |
12-01-24 |
Mayor with Council approval |
|
Megan DeWindt |
06-20-22 |
-- |
12-01-24 |
Mayor with Council approval |
|
Stafford Drew Smith |
12-20-21 |
-- |
12-01-25 |
Mayor with Council approval |
|
Benjamin Slocum |
12-18-17 |
12-20-21 |
12-01-25 |
Mayor with Council approval |
|
Gary Albert |
01-20-20 |
12-05-22 |
12-01-26 |
Mayor with Council approval |
|
Marnie Duse |
05-18-20 |
12-07-20 |
12-01-24 |
Mayor with Council approval |
|
Robin Bennett |
10-05-15 |
12-16-19 |
12-01-23 |
Mayor with Council approval |
|
John Murphy |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Member by Title |
(Slocum, Chairperson; Bennett, Vice-Chairperson; Nine members including Mayor by title; Four-year terms; December 1 term expiration; Meets 6:00 P.M., third Tuesday, at City Hall; City Manager and City Planner, staff)
| 05/16/23 | Agenda Video |
| 04/18/23 | Agenda Video |
| 03/21/23 | Agenda Minutes Video |
| 02/21/23 | Agenda Minutes Video |
| 01/17/23 | Agenda Minutes |
| 12/13/22 Special Joint Meeting | Agenda Minutes |
| 11/15/22 | Agenda Minutes |
| 09/20/22 | Agenda Minutes |
| 08/30/22 Special Meeting | Agenda Minutes |
| 08/16/22 | Agenda Minutes |
| 07/19/22 | Agenda Minutes |
| 06/21/22 | Agenda Minutes |
| 05/17/22 Special Joint Meeting | Agenda Minutes |
| 04/19/22 Regular Meetings | Agenda Minutes |
| 03/15/22 Regular Meetings | Agenda Minutes |
| 02/15/22 Regular Meetings | Agenda Minutes |
| 01/18/22 Regular Meetings | Agenda Minutes |
| 12/21/21 Regular Meetings | Agenda Minutes |
| 11/16/21 Regular Meetings | Agenda Minutes |
| 10/19/21 CANCELED - LACK OF QUORUM | Agenda |
| 09/21/21 Regular Meetings | Agenda Minutes |
| 08/17/21 Regular Meetings | Agenda Minutes |
| 07/20/21 Regular Meetings | Agenda Minutes |
| 06/15/21 Regular Meetings | Agenda Minutes |
| 05/18/21 CANCELED - LACK OF QUORUM | Agenda |
| 04/27/21 Regular Meetings | Agenda Minutes |
| 03/16/21 Regular Meetings | Agenda Packet Minutes |
| 02/16/21 Regular Meetings | Agenda Minutes |
| 01/19/21 Regular Meetings | Agenda Minutes |
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