DDP Board Meeting Packet 3-26-2025

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. City of Dover Conference Room AGENDA 1. Welcome 2. Agenda 3. Minutes (February meeting) 4. Police Report 5. Executive Committee/Staff Updates 6. Executive Session 7. Property Updates i. 136 W. Loockerman St. ii. 22-24 W. Loockerman St. 8. Downtown Dover Master Plan Priorities i. Priority Projects Site-Readiness ▪ 148 S. Bradford St. ▪ 150 S. Bradford St. ▪ 105 & 115 S. New St. ii. Mobility Center project updates ▪ Open House – March 25 (120 S. Governor’s Ave. mixed-use and other updates) ▪ Historic District Commission (April 2025) ▪ Ground Breaking: Targeting May 2025 9. Legislative Updates 10. Other Business 11. Board member updates 12. Public Comment 13. Adjourn Upcoming DDP board meeting: April 23, 2025 City of Dover Conference Room Agenda items as listed may not be considered in sequence. Pursuant to 29 DEL. C. 10004(e)(2), this agenda is subject to change to include the addition or deletion of items, including executive sessions, which arise at the time of the meeting. Downtown Dover Partnership Board Meeting

Board Meeting 2/26/25 City of Dover Conference Room BOARD MEETING MINUTES ATTENDANCE: Sarah Keifer, Donny Legans, Robin Christiansen, Terrell Holmes, John Van Gorp, Tricia Arndt, Todd Stonesifer, Dave Hugg, Sharon Duca, Jessica Jackson, Fred Neil STAFF: Ken Anderson, Diane Laird, Morgan Russum ABSENT: Pete Bradley, Trey Paradee, Will Grimes, Kim Adams, Stacy Downing, Sarah Keifer, Codi Canasa, Linda Parkowski CALL TO ORDER: Todd Stonesifer opened the meeting at 7:30 a.m. AGENDA - Motion duly made and unanimously approved to accept agenda. MINUTES (1/22/25 meeting) – January minutes did not list Terrell Holmes as present. This correction will be made by Morgan. Motion duly made and unanimously approved to accept minutes as corrected. POLICE REPORT: Mayor Christiansen reported that the city-wide Quality of Life initiative focusing on common crimes affecting city life is ongoing. It is costly, but is continuing to make the downtown area safer. The initiative will continue as long as there are funds to support it. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/STAFF UPDATES: i. Diane reported that Bill Winters (Mitten & Winters, LLP) is overseeing the ARPA account/funds. The 1st quarter ARPA audit has been submitted. Ken reported that the release of EPA requires pre-certification and this process has been completed. Diane provided copies of updated DDP Accounting Policies & Procedures. The updated document is now suitable for both federal grants. John VanGorp motioned to approve the updates Policies & Procedures. Jessica Jackson seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved. ii. Diane reported that the DDP is seeking an accounting firm to transition away from the City of Dover Finance Dept. Six accounting firms had been invited to submit bids. These bids were narrowed down to one firm – Faw Casson, whose bid of $55,000 was reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee. Jessica Jackson motioned to approve Faw Casson bid. John VanGorp seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved. iii. Diane reported that the Critical Improvements Program has 10 applicants currently awaiting final approval. All applicants are required to meet with the City of Dover Planner. DDP has contracted with the Rossi Group to take over for the City’s Planning Office as they navigate staffing issues. Board Meeting 1-22-25 Downtown Dover Partnership 1

Board Meeting 2/26/25 City of Dover Conference Room Fred Neil motioned to approve the contract with the Rossi Group. Tricia Arndt seconded the motion. Robin Christiansen opposed. Motion was approved. iv. Diane is working with the City’s Engineering & Planning Office to include DDP designs in the Loockerman St. improvements. This projected to estimated to cost ~$145k. The Bond bill will cover ~$45k with the remaining ~$100k to come from interest from Bond funds. Fred Neil motioned to approve the plans for the Loockerman St. improvements. Sharon Duca seconded the motion. Robin Christiansen abstained. Motion was approved. v. Diane presented the 2024 Annual DDP report at the February 10, 2025 City Council meeting. An overview of the report was given to the Board. Tricia Arndt motioned to approve the Annual Report. Jessica Jackson seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved. DOWNTOWN DOVER MASTER PLAN PRIORITIES: Ken provided an update on Priority Projects Properties: 1. The demolition of 148 S. Bradford St. has been completed. 2. Demolition of 150 S. Bradford St. is set to begin in mid-March. 3. In mid-February, Dover PD assisted with the removal of several homeless individuals from the West End property. DDP hired Priority Services to clean up the property. Diane shared updates on the progress of the Mobility Center and 120 S. Governors Ave. projects: 1. The site plan and design concept for the Mobility Center have been approved. 2. Mosaic updated the design for 120 S. Governor’s Ave. It will have 5 stories – to better reflect the Master Plan. They have also re-imagined a more urban design plan for the façade. 3. The 120 S. Governor’s project will be presented to the Historic Commission in March. 4. DDP will host an open house in March. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES - NONE OTHER BUSINESS – NONE BOARD MEMBER UPDATES: • Donnie: Rail Haus has several events planned for March, including a Black History celebration, a Women’s History Celebration, and a St. Patrick’s Day celebration/bar crawl. • Mayor Christiansen: The City will be hosting a Bag Piper in front of City Hall on March 17th at 12:00 PM. • Terell: There are three upcoming shows at the Schwartz Center. • Jessica: M&T Foundation has opened their grant season. They are also offering free one-hour Board Meeting 1-22-25 Downtown Dover Partnership 2

Board Meeting 2/26/25 City of Dover Conference Room fraud/financial literacy training seminars. • John: KGH is working on a new expansion project. They hope to announce the project in March or April. • Sharon: The City has several interviews scheduled to address staffing shortages. • Fred: Residents are upset that there will be no St. Patrick’s Day parade. He hopes someone will be able to plan a parade for next year. PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE MEETING ADJOURNED: Mayor Christiansen motioned to adjourn the meeting. Councilwoman Arndt seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 AM. MR Board Meeting 1-22-25 Downtown Dover Partnership 3