Downtown Dover Partnership Board Meeting

Monday, March 9, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware

What happened

AI summary

The Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) Board met to review downtown initiatives, project agreements, and finances. Key discussions touched on public safety with Mayor Christiansen reporting active collaboration with the Dover Police Department to address downtown concerns, and housing matters including an update on a $5 million Congressional request for workforce housing and four new homes near completion by NeighborGood Partners. The board voted to disseminate the EDiS Design Build amendment #2 for a seven-day board review, moved into and out of executive session to discuss the Property Development Director consulting agreement, and voted to approve the Property Development Director contract renewal as presented, with Councilman Roy Sudler abstaining.

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Votes

Motion to approve the new Property Development Director contract as presented.

Passed. 0 yes, 1 abstain, 8 absent

Roy Sudler, Jr.Abstain

6 routine votes, all passed

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Motion to accept the agenda.
Passed 1 yes, 8 absent.
Motion to accept the minutes from the last meeting.
Passed 1 yes, 8 absent.
Motion for DDP staff to disseminate the Design Build amendment #2 for board review, with board members having seven days to respond.
Passed 1 yes, 8 absent.
Motion to move into Executive Session to discuss the Property Development Director consulting agreement.
Passed 1 yes, 8 absent.
Motion to move out of Executive Session.
Passed 1 yes, 8 absent.
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Passed 1 yes, 8 absent.

Agenda

Show 10 agenda items

1. Agenda Approval
Consideration and approval of the meeting agenda.
10. Adjournment
Formal motion to adjourn the board meeting.
2. Approval of Minutes
Review and approval of the minutes from the previous board meeting.
3. Police Report
Mayor Christiansen reported on city efforts with the Dover Police Department to address downtown concerns.
4. Executive Committee and Staff Financial Updates
Financial report highlighting a $5 million funding increase, total assets near $25 million, and capital project accounting for Governors and Mobility Center projects.
5. Grant Updates and Workforce Housing
Updates on grants including Congressionally Directed Spending for workforce housing, Longwood, Community Reinvestment Funds, ARPA, EPA assessments, and Grant in Aid.
6. EDiS Design Build Amendment #2
Discussion and motion to disseminate the Design Build amendment #2 to board members for a seven-day review period.
7. Executive Session - Property Development Director Consulting Agreement
Closed session discussion and subsequent approval of the Property Development Director consulting agreement renewal.
8. Master Plan Updates and Downtown Dover Mobility Center
Updates on the Downtown Dover Mobility Center parcel consolidation, EDiS Loockerman Street office, and contractor orientation.
9. Legislative and Board Member Updates
Reports from Senator Paradee on legislative sessions and state revenue tightening, alongside updates from individual board members on community housing and downtown activities.

Documents

Attendance

2 in person.

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Robin R. ChristiansenIn person
Roy Sudler, Jr.In person