PUBLIC NOTICE

DICKMAN RD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MEETING

The Dickman Rd. Business Improvement District (BID) board will hold an Electronic Regular Meeting through Zoom, which is Enterprise Video Conferencing, beginning at 8:30 A.M. on Thursday, May 6, 2021. The meeting will take place electronically because of the closure of City Hall and/or social distancing requirements due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, current rates of infection in Calhoun County, gathering limitations in Emergency Orders issued under the Public Health Code by Michigan’s Director of Health and Human Services, and the determination that the personal health of members of the public or the public body would be at risk if the meeting were held in person, as permitted by the Open Meetings Act (OMA) based upon the October 15, 2020 Extension of the Declaration of Local Emergency by Calhoun County Board of Commissioners1. At least one City staff member, classified as a critical infrastructure worker, may be physically present in City Hall to facilitate the electronic meeting, while board members, other staff, and members of the public will participate remotely by Zoom. The building will remain closed to the public during the time of the meeting. Members of the public may participate in the meeting by calling in to the Zoom meeting at the following telephone number: 312-626-6799. The caller will be prompted to enter the meeting ID number: 964 7102 3796. The caller will be placed into a virtual “waiting room” until it is their time to speak during public comment. Members of the public may watch the entirety of the meeting live on Facebook Live. To watch: Watch on the City’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CerealCityMichigan

Members of the public may also email a public comment, which is compliant with the rules of public comment to be read at the meeting to Assistant City Manager Ted Dearing at tedearing@battlecreekmi.gov; or by writing the question or comment on paper, placing it in an envelope addressed to the Dickman Rd BID by 12:00 pm (noon) on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, into the blue freestanding Drop Box located in the drive-up lane to the Northeast of City’s Hall’s main entrance. The question or comment, if compliant with the City Commission meeting rules set out in Battle Creek Ordinance, 212.02(XVII), will be read aloud at the meeting during public comment.

The City of Battle Creek will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as closed captioning for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered in the meeting upon notice to the City of Battle Creek. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City of Battle Creek by writing or calling the following:

Battle Creek City Clerk Battle Creek, MI 49016 (269) 966-3378 (Voice) (269) 966-3348 (TDD)

Questions concerning this matter may be directed to the City Manager’s office, at 966-3378.

1 See Resolution 218 dated 10/20/2020 for electronic meeting procedures and other information required by §§ 3 and 3a of the OMA.

AGENDA

Dickman Road Business Improvement District Board of Directors

THURSDAY May 6, 2021 – 8:30 AM

MEETING LOCATION – Virtual Meeting

Call to Order: by Chair Gary Minneman

Welcome and introductions o Carl Fedders, DPW Director (Joining as City Manager designee) o Board member resignation (action required)

Approval of Minutes: February 2, 2021 (action required)

Review/Approve Interim Financials:

o For nine months ending March 31, 2021

Adoption of Budget – FY 2022 (action required)

Old Business

o MDOT control panel (corner of Washington/Dickman)

New Business o Police Department Update o Mowing and Landscaping/MDOT repairs

Median maintenance (MDOT) o Gateway sign damage/repair o Grove Street Storm water o Security cameras (district wide) mini grant

Comments by the public

Board Member Comments

Adjourn Attachments:

Public Notice

Agenda

Board member notice of resignation

Meeting minutes, February 2, 2021

Interim financials through March 31, 2021

FY 2022 budget

Landscaping quotes

River restoration update

From: Brad Wilson <bradw@dareproducts.com>

Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 7:06 AM

To: "garym@sunshinetoyota.com" <garym@sunshinetoyota.com>

Subject: FW: Reminder: Dickman Rd. BID | May 6, 2021

Good morning Gary, I hope all is well and your off to a good spring. I have never been to involved with the BID, more or less have been just a vote and over the last year even less involved. I do feel guilty when I don’t attend so I think its time for me to resign. Thanks, Brad Brad Wilson Vice President Manufacturing Dare Products inc. bradw@dareproducts.com 1-800-922-3273

DICKMAN ROAD

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD MEETING February 04, 2021

At the Thursday, February 04, 2020 meeting of the Dickman Road Business Improvement District Board held at 8:30 p.m., the following were in attendance:, Vester Davis Jr, Jim DeMaagd, Tim Kool, Gary Minneman, and Vince Pavone. Excused: Clayton Hulsey & Brad Wilson Also in attendance were: John Hart, Officer Strunk, and Sara VanWormer Chair – Gary Minneman called the meeting to order at 8:40 AM Welcome and Introductions NONE Approval of Minutes – Meeting November 05, 2020 Kool/DeMaagd – Motion Approved

Review/Approval Interim Financials 6 months ending December 31, 2020

Kool/DeMaagd – Motion Approved OLD BUSINESS:

River Restoration - Staff updated the Board on the progress with the Army Corp for our Section 1135 application and the ongoing Federal Interest Determination (FID) process as reported by Ted Dearing. NEW BUSINESS: Utility Box Landscaping – Staff and the Board discussed the desire to improve the aesthetics of the placement of the MDOT control panel in front of Lakeview Ford at the Washington and Dickman Road intersection. Staff will work with landscapers and the MDOT to determine the best approach. Property Updates – Staff updated the Board on the various properties under demolition at the Capital Ave and Dickman Rd intersections. Board Appointment NONE Board Member Comments: Pavone asked that staff look at the issue of flooding on Grove Street. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 The next Board Meeting is set for Thursday May 06, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. by Zoom

ACTUAL FOR THE BUDGET FOR THE

NINE MONTHS ENDING YEAR ENDING

REVENUE MARCH 31, 2021 JUNE 30, 2021

SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

City of Springfield 17,001.00 22,000

City of Battle Creek 588.00 40,175

TOTAL REVENUE 17,589.00 62,175

EXPENSES

Administrative & Project Management Fees 9,000.00 12,000

General Marketing 0.00 12,000

Legal Services 0.00 500

Matching Grants (signage, landscaping) 0.00 1,500

Physical Improvements/Maintenance 17,967.05 28,000

TOTAL EXPENSES 26,967.05 54,000

NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) (9,378.05) 8,175

Balance carried forward 99,256.00 58,636

Ending Balance 89,877.95 66,811

Financial Report of the

Dickman Road Business Improvement District (BID)

DICKMAN RD. BID BUDGET PROJECTION

YEAR 20 YEAR 21 YEAR 22 YEAR 23 YEAR 24

(7-1-19 thru 6/30/20) (7-1-20 thru 6/30/21) (7-1-21 thru 6/30/22) (7-1-22 thru 6/30/23) (7-1-23 thru 6/30/24)

.0125 per square foot .0125 per square foot .0125 per square foot .0125 per square foot .0125 per square foot

ACTUAL PROJECTED

REVENUE

SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

City of Springfield 23,421 22,000 22,000 22,000 22,000

City of Battle Creek 70,969 34,688 34,688 34,688 34,688

TOTAL REVENUE 94,390 56,688 56,688 56,688 56,688

EXPENSES

Administrative & Project Management Fees 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000

General Marketing 10,020 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000

Legal Services - 500 500 500 500

Matching Grants (signage, landscaping) - 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500

Physical Improvements/Maintenance 19,383 28,000 28,000 30,000 30,000

TOTAL EXPENSES 41,403 54,000 54,000 56,000 56,000

NET SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) 52,987 2,688 2,688 688 688

Balance carried forward 47,101 100,088 102,776 105,464 106,152

Ending Balance 100,088 102,776 105,464 106,152 106,840

RECIPIENT:

Motor Mile Beds4950 W. Dickman RoadBattle Creek, MI 49037

SERVICE ADDRESS:

4950 W. Dickman RoadBattle Creek, MI 49037

Quote #16

Sent on __________________

Total $1,600.00

PRODUCT / SERVICE DESCRIPTION QTY. UNIT COST TOTAL

Labor Repair of the 4 corners at Dickman and Washingtonand the area in front of Sunshine Toyota. To includeTopsoil, seed and sod. This is a not to exceedquote. The work to be done as soon as weatherpermits.

1 $1,600.00 $1,600.00*

* Non-taxable

This is a NTE Quote. We always will try to preform a top notch service and areasonable price.

This quote is valid for the next 30 days, after which values may be subject tochange.

Total $1,600.00

Turf Works Supply Inc13191 M96 Hwy | Augusta, MI 49012269-731-8873 | kevin@turf-works.com | http://www.turf-works.com

Motor Mile

Landscape Maintenance Contract

Per Visit pricing model

Services Provided:

1. Spring Cleanup of leaves, sticks, and debris in landscape areas.

2. Spring application (March) of preen or snapshot to landscape beds to prevent

new weed growth. A second application in July is also recommended

3. Startup/Maintenance of sprinkler systems – check operation, adjust heads for

proper alignment. Monthly checks on operation, weekly schedule adjustments

based on rainfall. N/A

4. Vegetation control (roundup or similar) to landscape beds, curbs, parking lots,

and roads to control weed growth is done once per month from May through

October.

5. Mowing of lawns – includes weekly mowing, trimming around all objects, line

edging of driveways and sidewalks, blowing of debris from drives, sidewalks,

landscape beds, patios, and roadways.

6. Fertilization program of lawns: N/A

a. Spring treatment includes a slow release fertilizer with pre emergent

crabgrass control. 36-0-6 100% slow release granular with dimension

b. Late Spring broadleaf weed control application – a liquid treatment to

eliminate weeds present within the lawns.

c. Late Summer (1) total fertilizations of lawns. 25-0-6 with 5% iron 50% slow

release granular product.

d. Summer weed control treatments (2) – monitor lawns for broadleaf weeds

and treat as needed for any weeds present in the lawns.

e. Fall – Fertilization of lawns with a fall fertilizer. 25-0-12 50% slow release

to build energy and vigor within the turf for fall and spring.

f. Fall- Liquid treatment to lawns for elimination of any weeds before

overwintering. This program has (5) planned applications and additional

spot treatments for weeds if necessary in the lawn areas.

7. Fall Cleanup of leaves – (2) scheduled visits to pick up leaves. We plan these

visits to keep your property clean through fall. Services end November 30th

8. Perennial fall removal – ornamental grasses and perennials cut back for season.

9. Winterization of sprinkler systems.

Turf Works 13191 M 96 Hwy Augusta, MI 49012 phone .269.731.8873

Motor Mile services pricing 2021

Costs for services listed above: per service visit

Spring Cleanup $700.00

Application of preen or snapshot (2) $450.00 each

Sprinkler system startup $N/A

Weekly mowing and trimming (18) $425.00 each

(mowing will include areas outside of fences)

Fertilization program application (4) $N/A

Trimming of river area and fenced in spots $150.00 each

Shrub Trimming (2) $650.00 each

Fall Cleanup (2) $450.00 each

Perennial Fall cutting and removal $N/A

Sprinkler system winterization $N/A

Weeding of landscape beds/garbage cleanup $35.00 per hour

Repair work for sprinkler systems $N/A

Post emergent crabgrass control spray $N/A

Labor for incidental landscape services (mulch, etc..) $75.00 per hour

Vegetation control for landscape beds, (chemical spray) $300.00 each

Edging of curbs, sidewalks, drives $N/A

Inspection, reporting, and overhead supervision included

Charges will be billed monthly and provide for 30 day terms of payment

due. Should payment not be made by 30 days, a 2% charge for non

payment will be added each month of non payment.

Contract dates: 4/01/2021-11/30/2024 either party can cancel with 60 days

notice

Acceptance of above pricing and terms:____________________ date:

Turf Works 13191 M 96 Hwy Augusta, MI 49012 phone .269.731.8873

Commercial References: Hunters Run Association Eaton North American Headquarters

The Woods at Stonehedge Richland Village Condominiums

Asmo Manufacturing Gull Lake Village Condominiums

City of Battle Creek Starbucks, Qdoba, Biggby, Subway

Gull Lake Community Schools Pizza Hut, Panera, Midas

Battle Creek Unlimited Walker Fluke Accounting offices

AVB Developments - multiple properties Hunters Place condominiums

Prarie Farms Meadows Condominiums

Customs Center Battle Creek Michigan Sterling Oaks West condominiums

Richland Township Parks, cemetery, township offices, multiple properties

Sherman Lake YMCA Otsego Public Schools

Field and Stream Trader Joes

Corner Shops at Drake Cottage Point Condominiums

Hunters Creek Condominiums Bell Tower

Turf Works was founded in 1992 and has over 500 active customers, we have the

experience to manage any size project. We have a very extensive list of additional

projects we have managed over the years. If you would like any further contact

information please let us know. If you have any further questions please call Kevin

Boucher at 269-209-4480 or email kevin@turf-works.com. Thank you for your

consideration.

Turf Works 13191 M 96 Hwy Augusta, MI 49012 phone .269.731.8873

River restoration (Update) We have been working with the USACE on river restoration for some time now through their 1135 restoration program. Based on our recent discussions, it is time to take a slightly different path with the same end game in mind. During those discussions it became clear that the 1135 program will not allow us the flexibility we need to do hydrylic modeling without constraints related to the existing footprint of the River and surrounding real estate. We all agreed that we need modeling work that will help us determine what footprint (and thus what real estate) is needed to maintain proper flow with no constraints. As a result, the USACE is coordinating with us to access their Planning Assistance to States (PAS) program that provides for technical assistance for the development, utilization, and conservation of water and related land resources. The city attorney’s office is currently reviewing the PAS agreement. Meanwhile, we are working with the DNR to determine if the state funds we have set aside for the 1135 feasibility study can be used in the PAS program. If so, we believe important hydraulic model can be underway in the next few months (we have a deadline of December 2021 to use our DNR grant funds). Once the modeling is complete, we can resume our efforts under the 1135 program to secure a Federal Interest Determination. We see a lot of advantage to this approach. First and foremost, we will get important hydraulic modeling done right away that is needed to determine the footprint of the naturalized River and the impact on surrounding real estate. The USACE team indicated that the work done now will plug right into any additional feasibility analysis down the line which can reduce the 2-4 year projection for a feasibility study. This modeling will inform our discussions with MDOT and MDOT Rail about how to move forward and give us a clearer picture of what real estate to target. It also will likely prevent a determination of no federal interest which appeared to be real possibility with some of the constraints of the 1135 process as originally envisioned. This hydraulic modeling will also put us in a better position to advance the project with the Natural Resource Trustee Council and access NCR Corp settlement dollars.

We were fortunate to have eight team members from the USACE on a call last week and they appear more than willing to help us find the best way to advance the project. I shared this information with Representative Meijer’s office during a meeting on Friday with local stakeholders including John Macfarlane.