DDP Board Meeting Packet

Sf ik, DOWNTOWN y aN f PARTNERSHIP BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wednesday, January 24, 2024 7:30 a.m. City of Dover Conference Room Welcome Agenda Minutes (December) Pp eM FE Ladybug Festival presentation: Gayle Dillman Chief Executive Officer, Gable Music Ventures LLC 302-229-9575 https://linktr.ee/GayleGable 5. Executive Committee/Staff Updates i. Budget overview 6. Property Updates i. 136 W.Loockerman ii. 120-142 S. Governor’s Ave. 7. Downtown Dover Master Plan Priorities i. Binding MOU 120 S. Governor’s Ave. ii. Critical Improvements Pre-Application iii. Dover Kent MPO FY 25 Transportation Planning Request 8. Legislative Updates 9. Other Business 10. Board member updates 11. Public Comment 12. Adjourn Next DDP board meeting: Wednesday, February 28, 7:30 a.m. 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 Agenda — January 24, 2024

TZ. DOWNTOWN R Board Meeting 12/6/23 City of Dover Conference Room Dd. PARTNERSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES ATTENDANCE: Mayor Robin Christiansen, Will Grimes, Sarah Keifer, Pete Bradley, Councilman Fred Neil, Todd Stonesifer, Senator Trey Paradee, Codi Canasa, Dina Vendetti, Johnathan Street, Sergeant Jennifer Lynch, John Van Gorp, Dawn Melson-Williams STAFF: Jordan Resh, Diane Laird, Tina Bradbury, Ken Anderson CALL TO ORDER Stonesifer opened the meeting at 7:32 a.m. AGENDA Street motioned to approve the agenda. Councilman Neil seconded the motion. Unanimous approval. MINUTES Mayor Christiansen motioned to approve the previous meeting minutes. Canasa seconded the motion. Unanimous approval. POLICE REPORT Sergeant Lynch presented the Oct 2022 and Oct 2023 Dover PD stats. She noted that 132 S New St. was boarded up and is no longer a concern in 2023. She added that there is a group that has organized in response to the closure of 132 S New St. that caused an increase in/movement of crime. Sergeant Lynch contacted the Drug Unit to respond to drug use and prostitution and to determine the best course of response. She suggested that the group that is concerned about crime partner with the DDP to strategize and share resources. Stonesifer noted that DDP’s role is not public safety, but that DDP would like to organize a connection. Mayor Christiansen noted that 132-136 S New St. is now owned by DE State Housing Authority, and that a new owner is expected to take over the property soon. Canasa asked where crime at S. Bradford is localized. Sergeant Lynch responded that the two blocks between S Bradford and Loockerman St. Canasa shared that a house has been raided multiple times in the South Street Alley and asked if more information is available, and Sergeant Lynch said she could investigate. Canasa noted that since the liquor store closed, crime and vagrancy has been reduced significantly. Sergeant Lynch invited the board to the Hometown Holiday Event, 12 — 4 p.m. on Legislative Mall, partnered with NeighborGood Partners and Habitat for Humanity. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/STAFF UPDATES Board Meeting 12/6/23 Downtown Dover Partnership 1

ep DOWNTOWN Board Meeting SOVER ug PARTNERSHIP City of Dover Conference Room Councilman Neil motioned to enter Executive Session. Canasa seconded. Unanimous Approval. End to Executive Session. PROPERTY UPDATES Bradbury updated on 136 W. Loockerman St., a DDP owned property, that Key to Life, the new tenant, just received their inspections and are awaiting public health approval. Senator Paradee offered to make a call on behalf of their public health approval. Canasa asked about hours of operation and Bradbury said the information was being finalized as well. She added that they will focus on hours that work for school aged kids, offering smoothies and acai bowls. Bradbury added that the team received an EDGE grant and a grant from Kent County and that one of the large purchases made was a large-scale juicer. DOWNTOWN DOVER MASTER PLAN PRIORITIES Redevelopment Initiatives Anderson shared that himself and Laird prepared a binding MOU for Mosaic Development Partners, but it is missing the project budget. Once the budget is finalized, they will have a joint redevelopment agreement ready. Anderson shared that the site readiness grant identifies DDP and non-DDP owned sites. He added that demolition is being prepared for with input from the City Manager. Keifer offered to provide resources to assist with scheduling demolitions. Senator Paradee asked if there are issues with asbestos. Anderson shared that the site analysis at 120 S. Governors has gone well so far with limited footage required for remediation. Mayor Christiansen shared that the neighboring property was once a fire house and then a dry cleaner. Anderson added that site analysis has not found major issues from this previous site use. Stonesifer shared that any challenges that they are faced with will open new opportunities. Bradbury shared that the EPA grant was submitted two weeks ago, with an expected outcome in May. If awarded, the funds will be $1 million to be used for assessments for non-DDP owned properties. She added that the DNREC program does not allow funding for non-DDP owned properties, so this EPA grant is essential for funding assessments for properties DDP plans to acquire. She shared that there are several brownfields in Dover based on the initial analysis, and the EPA grant will help fund remediation. Critical Improvements Board Meeting 12/6/23 Downtown Dover Partnership 2

k, DOWNTOWN ye SDOVER e168 PARTNERSHIP City of Dover Conference Room Laird shared that a new cycle of Critical Improvement Grant Program will be available in February with an application live by the end of the week. She added that a public session will be scheduled to answer any questions and raise awareness about the opportunity. The session will be recorded for viewing online after. Stonesifer added that the improvements help make the downtown market more competitive and uplift less favorable properties. Laird shared that some previously allocated projects are moving slowly/are halted, and previous funding may become available. She added $675,000 remains available for the program and that they are interested in funding more commercial kitchens, along with other goals of the grant. Design Manual/Pattern Book Stonesifer shared that the Master Plan recommends an expedited process for development, including a design book for designers/architects to accelerate approval. Laird added that the C-2 zoning changes and design book were recommendations from the master plan to speed up development. She added that funding from a grant award for the master plan remains available and can be put to pay an outside consultant (alongside planning staff) to prepare a design manual. Riverwalk Laird shared the flyer for the Riverwalk project, spearheaded by Councilman Rocha and Rep. Kerri Evelyn Harris. The proposal is to provide a recreational area on the St. Jones Riverwalk, with a meeting for residents scheduled for Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Laird shared that a broader public meeting will be available on February 24 at the Dover Public Library. Stonesifer noted that this partnership in the riverwalk “small project” will help enhance the larger project - the implementation of the master plan. Councilman Neil noted that the concentration for the event is on recreation, with no indication for a plan to bring restaurants and commercial activity. He noted that he would not want commercial activity to draw away from downtown, but that the riverwalk, as in Milford, would benefit from commercial amenities. Stonesifer responded that there is a plan to repurpose the existing structures for an organic garden and/or an arts/community center, but not for standard commercial sites. Laird added that DDP provided $5,000 for a conceptual and suggested inviting Councilman Rocha to present the plan to the Board. Canasa suggested if a permanent structure is not an option a temporary amenity could come, such as food trucks that offer variety. Sen. Paradee noted that former Councilman Taylor and his wife had worked on the Riverwalk site previously and was excited to see it happen, offering to reach out with State resources and funding opportunities. Board Meeting 12/6/23 Downtown Dover Partnership 3

AN DOWNTOWN Board Meeting F290 VER 12/6/23 PARTNERSHIP City of Dover Conference Room LEGISLATIVE UPDATES Sen. Paradee shared that he will be the Joint Finance Committee co-chair and is tasked with preparing the budget. He added that he expects less money to be available from bond bills, noting that historic highs had been received in previous years, but is expected to drop. He noted that major projects, such as the courthouse and school investments, have utilized the funding. Sen. Paradee shared that the Community Reinvestment Fund provided funding for non-profits throughout the state to allow for capital projects, alongside operational support from Grant in Aid. He added that in two weeks the de facto number will be available, providing insight to the Governor for his recommended budget and the state’s expected revenue. He added that funding has been made available for large projects and will continue to advocate for the DDP. OTHER BUSINESS Stonesifer shared that a Buy-One, Get-One offer is available for the Downtown Dover gift card, available at downtowndover.com. Buyers can purchase two $25 or $50 gift cards and receive a bonus card of equal value for free. He added that buying during this time will show support for downtown merchants and help them stay in business. Bradbury added that funding from SBDC allowed the program to be started. Laird shared that all board members received a $15 gift card to check out the program. PUBLIC COMMENT Melson-Williams shared that potential revisions for C-2 Zoning (Loockerman St. and adjacent areas) were shared previously and received permission to move forward with providing text amendments. She added that the plan is to present the amendments to the council in January, noting that staff has been extremely busy given the Planning Director and Planner II positions for the city are vacant. She shared that the plan for the first reading (hearing dates for amendments) to be heard by planning commission is in February, with a reading for Council after approval. She shared that standards related to height, parking regulations, and other miscellaneous topics for development, are being proposed. Bradbury asked if developers would have to wait until zoning changes before starting work. Melson-Williams said that prior to approval, developers can move forward with a change of zoning request. She shared that the old Post Office submitted a change of zoning request that is being processed and that the rezoning process remains standard. Vendetti shared that January 18" is the economic forecast breakfast with registration open until January 4'" She expressed the Chamber’s gratitude for the chance to partner with the DDP and revitalize Board Meeting 12/6/23 Downtown Dover Partnership 4

Sf k DOWNTOWN Board Meeting y SSOVER Pr Wy PARTNERSHIP City of Dover Conference Room downtown and shared that a speech including the same sentiment was given at the Chamber’s recent State of the Base address. Van Gorp shared that a leadership meeting took place yesterday with Todd, Ken and Diane speaking to the group about the master plan. He added that the presentation was well received with the goal of continuing to engage Bayhealth in the process. He shared that last Friday, the Bayhealth residency program was expanded to two new departments, including oncology, and has two new residents. Stonesifer noted that these new residents will need housing. Bradley shared that Gift of Lights has started and is off to a great start. He shared that it is unlikely that Firefly will return in June 2024 and that he expects more festivals, such as Phish Fest, to take place at the site instead (3-4 days attracting a particular artist’s following). Sen. Paradee shared that he met with the CEO of Firefly and learned that the festival model is not working, with more expenses than income and a general trend of cancellations. He added that instead, the plan is to market the site as a concert venue, recruiting legacy acts while they are on tour with plans to program the site multiple times a year. Bradley shared that Dover Motor Speedway is planning a car show in June, intending to recruit “20,000 guests. He added that DMS’ use of the Woodland and corporate funding has helped support tourism. Bradbury shared that those who attend Gift of Lights on 12/6 can donate a portion of their proceeds to CR Lacrosse. Councilman Neil shared that he will be dashing through Dover next Saturday at the downtown holiday parade through Loockerman. Stonesifer thanked everyone for their support and expressed gratitude for his position. Canasa shared that March 16 will be the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. She added that D3 is considering a bar crawl as a new event, which will bring people to downtown restaurants and bars, including Rail Haus, instead of showcasing visiting vendors/food trucks. Canasa noted that new events offer a fresh perspective of downtown. ADJOURNMENT Canasa motioned to adjourn. Grimes seconded the motion. Unanimous approval to adjourn the meeting. Next Meeting Wed., January 25 at 7:30 a.m.in City of Dover Conference Room Board Meeting 12/6/23 Downtown Dover Partnership 5

OANNOORWNDN = DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP STATEMENT OF ASSETS/BALANCE SHEET FISCAL YEAR 2024 December ASSETS: Cash - PNC Commercial Loan Account $ 117,396 Cash - PNC MMK 5263 4,858,763 Cash - PNC Operating Account ___ 699,419 _TotalCash &Investments __ 5,675,578 Prepaid Items _ 7 _ - Land & Buildings : _ Real Estate Holdings 5,196,863 Equipment 6,423 Accumulated Depreciation (971,912) TOTAL ASSETS $ 9,906,952 LIABILITIES: Accounts Payable $ 8g5 Escrow Bond Money _ 1,200,000 _ Deposits - Leases/Sales Contracts : 27,432 _ Misc. Payable - Accrued Payroll a 2,489 Note Payable - 22-24 Loockerman St. 1,825,000 Note Payable - Governors Ave. - TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 3,055,815 FUND BALANCES: Invested in Land & Buildings _ $4,231,374 Current Year - Net Income/(Loss) _ : 3,158,252 | Unreserved, Undesignated (538,489) TOTAL FUND BALANCES $ 6,851,137 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES $ 9,906,952 Real Estate Holdings 120 S. Governors Avenue - Acme site $ 1,239,345 _ 133 - 135 S. Governors Avenue _ 174,500 _ 139 - 143 S. Governors Avenue 369,429 __222 Railroad Avenue ___ 56,746 | 238 Railroad Avenue a 186,137 East side of N. West Street parcel #1 _ 243,000 _ 680 & 684 Forest St : 451,636 22-24 West Loockerman Street 1,858,785 Loockerman & North Street Lots - Collegian 177,393 136 W. Loockerman St. 96,671 111 New Street _ 331,366 Santa House 11,855 Total Buildings & Land $ 5,196,863 * Real Estate Holdings & Loan Balances are not updated for FY22 until entries are generated by the Tax Accountant

DOWNTOWN DOVER PARTNERSHIP PRELIMINARY MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2024 Year to Date Year to Date YTD Budget FY24 Budget December Actual Budget Variance Budget Received Beginning Budget Balance & Cash $3,216,867 $ - $ - $ - $ : Beginning Budget Balance $ 3,194,461 - - - - PNC Commercial Loan Account $ 22,406 __- : i i Vs ep : PNC MMK Account - Bond Money $ 387,619 - - - = RECEIPTS: Corporate Fundraising $ - $ 2,200 $ _—37,500 $ _—_— (35,300) $ 75,000 _ 3% State Grants & Reimbursements (Westside) _ a : _- ___ 50,000 (60,000) 400, 000 0% Parking Permits _ : : 7,500 _ (7,500) 18,000 0% Parking Meters 201 1,194 - 1,194 Sy 28b 0% Property Rental Income - Governors Avenue 11,254 36,712 ___ 58,650 (21,938) 117,300 31% Property Rental Income - EZ-Pass 99,575 199,150 125,000 74,150 250,000 0% Property Rental Income - 136 W. Loockerman : - 6,000 ____ (6,000) 12,000 0% Bond Revenue - : =f 50,000 (50,000) 100,000 0% FY24 Appropriation from City of Dover = 75,000 ___75,000 in 150,000 50% ‘MM Interest «8,684 ~ 70,618 17,500 ——«53,118 35,000 202% ‘Miscellaneous Grants _ — - _ 3,154,000 “42,500 3,141,500 25,000 12616% ‘Miscellaneous Receipts 3,017 14,604 9,500 5,104 19,000 77% TOTAL RECEIPTS $ 132,728 $ 3,553,478 $ 449,150 $ 3,104,328 $ 898,300 396% DISBURSEMENTS: Salaries i $s 16,045 $ 101,275 $ —_—-112,500 $ 11,225 $ 225,000 45% ‘Temporary Help - 1,140 === 2000 860 4,000 29% FICA Taxes _— — 4,227 7,748 9000-1252". 18;000 3% ‘Health Insurance : 2,175 2175 fe 10,000 7,825 20,000 11% Unemployment TaxExp _ -_ 49 5 2-9;250 1,201 2,500 2% Office Supplies _ _ _- 68 500 432 1,000 7% Printing & Duplicating _ _ 252 1,510 3,250 _ 1,740 6,500 23% Program Materials & Supplies _ _ 2 1,125 1,000 (125) 2,000) 56% Computer Software Purchases ee 45 1,235 2,000 _ 765 _ 4,000 _ 31% Critical Improvement Bond Payouts _ : 15,000 : __(15,000) 5 0% Parking Materials & Maintenance a 345 4,471 15,000 10,529 30,000 15% Insurance __- 41,011 22,500 (18,511) 45,000 91% ‘Property Maintenance _si«d87S~B*«G ~ 10,000 (3,369) 20,000. 67% Telephone/FAX - Fire & Security Systems _ 303 1,431 2,500 1,069 5,000 29% Postage _ = 247 50 (197) _ 100 247% Electricity is - 600 600 _ 1,200 0% ‘Advertising - _s 580 5,000 4,420 10,000 6% Subscriptions and dues — : 3,122 1,500 __ (4,622) 3,000 104% Training, Conference, Food & Tra Travel _ __ 67 4,684 __7,500 2816'S 5/000. 31% ‘Accounting/Auditing Fees _ 7 : _ = _ 2,000 _2,000 4,000 0% Office Space Rental _ __ = 11,114 12,000 889 24,000 46% Contractual Services _ _ - _ _ 6,000 ___ 6,000 12,000 0% Legal Expenses ee - 5,459 5,000 (459) 10,000 55% Community Relations 35. 3,384 cy 500 (2,884) __ 1,000 338% Operator Management Fee : 233 1,250 1,017 2,500 _ 9% Organization Committee ee : _ 4,549 7,500 __ 2,951 15,000 30% Merchant Committee _ _- 509 1,500 991 ___ 3,000 17% Marketing & Promotions Committee _ _ _ : _ 6973 5,000 (1,973) _ 10,000 _ 70% Parking Committee ee _ ee _ 2,500 ___2,500 5,000 0% Design Committee _ a : 2,973 2,500 _(473) 5,000 59% BankFees 18 2,295 2,250 (45) 4,500 51% Property Taxes _ 28,421 _ 17,500 (40,921) 35,000 81% Economic Development Committee 322 4,801 7,500 5,699 15,000 12% Capital Improvement id ___5,000 50,000 45,000 _ 100,000 5% Improvements Other Than Buildings _ 19,200 19,200 + : : 0% Facade Program _ 538 538 4,500 3,963 9, 000. 6% Financial Charges - PNC Loan _ 15,824 85,164 112,500 27,336 _ 225,000 38% ‘Master Planning Services - 17,377 __ 2,500 (14,877) 5,000 348% Revolving Fund Loan Disbursement - - 2,500 2,500 5,000 0% TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $ 62,238 $ 395,226 $ 451,150 $ 75,124 $ $02,300 44% NET INCOME/(LOSS) $ 70,489 $ 3,158,252 $ (2,000) $ 3,029,203 $ (4,000) Budget Balance 3,169,959 3,158,252 _ (2,000) 5 (4, 000) PNC Commercial Loan Account 117,396 _ 2 = Le PNC MMK Account - Bond Money 406,299 = 5 Ending Working Capital - Budget Balance $ 3,287,356 $ 3,158,252 $ (2,000) $ (4,000)

Response to Dover Kent MPO - FY25 Transportation Planning Solicitation Letter (1-8-23) Downtown Dover Partnership Diane Laird, Executive Director 101 W. Loockerman Street Suite 2B 302-678-2940 Dover, DE 19904 www.downtowndoverpartnership.com BACKGROUND: Downtown Dover Partnership, led by Mosaic Development Partners, completed a Downtown Dover Master Plan in January 2023. https://tinyurl.com/CapitalCity2030 As a result of recommendations in the final plan, the DKMPO hired Kittleson & Assoc. for FY 2024 to complete a “Downtown Dover Pathways Study.” This study, now underway, “will identify means to better connect key activity centers within downtown Dover by walking, bicycling, scooter, or other active transportation and micromobility options.” Below are additional requests for study and consideration by DKMPO, also based on recommendations within the aforementioned master plan, and to prepare for road upheavals as a result of underground infrastructure improvements anticipated to begin early 2025. 1. Study opportunities for a downtown circulator to address both near- and long-terms issues coinciding with 2025/26 road infrastructure improvements and a proposed build of a multimodal transportation facility that will be accessible to visitors, workers, and residents in downtown Dover. Location: Current parking lot bounded by S. Bradford/S. Governors Ave. and Minor Street Alley. Value: ° Better navigate through changes caused by road closures due to utility infrastructure improvements. Decrease the need for vehicles, on-street parking and public parking lots. Shuttles/circulator to support temporary satellite parking options away from the multimodal transportation hub in the heart of downtown. Shuttles/circulator to support permanent satellite parking options for special events, large downtown employers, and general overflow parking needs. Interconnect multiple modes of transport to improve the efficiency of movement. * Decrease need for “dual car ownership” due to more/varied transportation options, thereby creating a more sustainable “home budget” for those seeking to own/store just one car. 2. Study traffic calming measures on Loockerman Street, as well as widened sidewalks, bike/scooter lane, pedestrian amenities for the purpose of slowing and possibly even reducing the number of vehicles, making the street more pedestrian-friendly, activated, and enjoyable. Addressing this issue now will be particularly important as there is currently need to remove the deep-rooted trees that are tearing up the sidewalks and underground infrastructure, as well as a major infrastructure upgrade due to be implemented beginning on/about 2025. Value: o. Fewer parked cars will allow increased activity on the sidewalks as well as aesthetics, also increasing opportunity for more seating, landscaping and placemaking activities. o Increase number of shoppers and diners enticed by an experiential environment will increase profitability of businesses. o Increase safety as more shoppers and diners in the outdoors will provide more “eyes on the street”, thereby preventing/decreasing crime. * o Using electric scooters, bikes, public transportation is better for the environment. 1 https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/designing-for-typologies/a2977-10-best-multi-model-transit-hubs-around-the-world/ ? https://chandlerazpd.gov/c-p-t-e-d/