DDA/PSD Board Meeting

Detailed briefing

DDA Board Meeting - June 10, 2026 ATTENDEES: Board members including Gail, Becky, Maggie, Cora, Jeff, and others. • Reviewed early survey results on downtown streetscape improvements; only 29 online responses and 10 open house cards received. • Safety and aesthetics ranked highest in public priorities; survey questions were found confusing by many. • Plans to revise the survey for clarity, add comment sections, and re-release it soon. • Discussed increasing public engagement via multiple July open houses and mailing postcards with QR codes to local residents. • Clarified roles between Planning Commission and DDA, especially regarding zoning and development approvals. • Updates given on new businesses, merchant licensing, and the Main Street development project pending Planning Commission review. • Promotions committee reported on upcoming social media workshop and new shopping map launch; enhancement committee noted maintenance tasks. Worth watching: - Effectiveness of revised survey and public outreach efforts. - Progress on Main Street development and related zoning reviews. - Implementation of streetscape improvements balancing safety and preserving downtown character. Upcoming: Special DDA meeting on July 8 focused on the streetscape plan. Why it matters: Engaging the community effectively is crucial to shaping downtown Harbor Springs' future streetscape and maintaining its unique character while addressing safety concerns.

No open public follow-ups are linked to this meeting yet.