Chelsea Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
Main Street crosswalk project expected to begin this week
The Chelsea Downtown Development Authority Main Street crosswalk project is expected to begin mobilizing early next week, if the weather cooperates. The two-phase project is expected to be completed by June 30. The primary work locations are the intersections of … Read more
Ramp work at Purple Rose expected to begin today
The Chelsea Downtown Development Authority ramp project adjacent to Purple Rose Theatre is expected to begin today, April 29, if the weather cooperates. The project is expected to be completed by May 31 and there will be signs directing people … Read more
Did you know this is National Volunteer Week?
Sunday kicks off National Volunteer Week, which runs through Saturday, April 27. There are so many wonderful volunteers in this community, please thank them for all of their hard work when you see them. And, if you’d like to join … Read more
Case study done on Chelsea’s downtown turnaround
The National League of Cities (NLC) recently released case study Downtown USA: Chelsea’s Path to a Vibrant Downtown. The key, according to the study was cooperation between government officials, the city’s Downtown Development Authority, the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce, … Read more
City, DDA seeking Longworth Plating property pre-demolition abatement bids
The City of Chelsea and its Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is accepting proposals for the pre-demolition abatement of the former Longworth Plating property, located at 110 Jackson St. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, … Read more
Chelsea DDA hears funding requests for new downtown maps, 5th Annual Midwest Literary Walk
(A huge apology to Sara Wedell, the head of the Adult Services Department at the library, who actually gave the presentation to the DDA. I have corrected the mistaken identity of the presenter and hope she will forgive me for this … Read more
Longworth property again put up for sale by Chelsea DDA
The Longworth property is once again on the market. On Thursday morning, the Chelsea Downtown Development Authority voted unanimously to “make the Longworth property for sale.” Following a discussion that recapped a recent work session, DDA members discussed a number … Read more
Flintoft, Merkel, Schwarz and Martinson appointed to the city DDA
Pete Flintoft, Tim Merkel, Patti Schwarz and Chris Martinson were appointed to the Chelsea Downtown Development Authority on Dec. 11 by a 6-1 vote, by the Chelsea City Council. Mayor Jason Lindauer, who submitted the appointments per the city charter, … Read more
Chelsea mayor looking for a new DDA member
Chelsea Mayor Jason Lindauer is looking for a new Downtown Development Authority member to fill a vacant seat on the board following the resignation of Palmer Morrel-Samuels. Lindauer said he’s spoken to three people, but they respectfully declined the appointment. … Read more
Smalley construction awarded bid to demolish Daniel’s showroom; Morrel-Samuels resigns from board after vote
The Chelsea DDA board of directors voted 9-1 to accept the bid of Smalley Construction of Scottville, Mich., to demolish the Daniels Showroom portion of the Longworth property complex on Thursday morning. Four bids were received by the city following … Read more
Smokehouse 52 BBQ given unanimous DDA approval for utilities program
The Chelsea Downtown Development board of directors unanimously approved a request from Smokehouse 52 for inclusion in an REU utility assistance program at its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 20. “This is my chance, my shot in life to … Read more
DDA to consider utility rate assistance request from new restaurant
The Chelsea Downtown Development board of directors is expected to discuss a request for its utility assistance program from Smokehouse 52 BBQ, a restaurant on Main Street, at its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 20. The program was first … Read more
Companies have until Sept. 19 to bid on RFP for removal of Daniels Showroom
Chelsea has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for the demolition and environmental abatement of the Daniels Showroom and bidders have until 10 a.m. on Sept. 19 to submit their proposals. At that time, the bids will be publicly opened … Read more