DDA February 16 ,2026 Minutes

VILLAGE OF ELLSWORTH DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Monday, February 16, 2026 Meeting Minutes Meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by vice chairperson, Lynn Spearing. Members present: Lynn Spearing, Tina Sundelius, Chris Randall, Chris Wallace, & Nate Swailes. Also Present: Kandi Randall Members absent: Mary Faculak, Heather Beem. Approval of the Agenda: A motion to approve the agenda was made by Sundelius, seconded by Swailes. Motion carried by unanimous consent. Approval of the Minutes: A motion to approve the meeting minutes from the November 24, 2025 Planning Session as presented was made by Swailes, seconded by Wallace. Motion carried by unanimous consent. Treasurer’s Report: Spearing reported that the bank balance was $20,383.82. Concerts on the Square: Will take place every Wednesday from June 24-August 5. Spearing will contact Drawbridge Ukulele, Tradesmen, 2 Beats, RPM, Foghorn Jazz, Sunshine String Band, & Elvis via email. All bands will be offered $300 per night. Spearing will line up a food truck. Vollmer’s said we can park it on their lot. August 5 will be open mic. Christmas Decorations: A motion to reimburse Lynn Spearing for garland and bows she picked up on clearance by Sundelius, seconded by Randall. Motion carried by unanimous consent. Coffee House/Pizzeria: The DDA will investigate facilitating an organizational meeting to discuss a coffee house/pizzeria in town and a potential mentorship role. Wallace will speak with the individual interested in the business to gauge depth of investment. Art Walk: Wallace suggested we put the Art Walk on hold. Village Report: Spearing reported that the village is taking a different route with the septic system. Wayfinding Signage: A motion to proceed with getting a design and bids on the Rushton Road wayfinding sign by Spearing, seconded by Randall. Social District: Wallace suggested we put the Social District on hold. Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made by Spearing, seconded by Sundelius. The next regular meeting will be held March 16, 2026. _________________________________________________________on February 17, 2026 Submitted by Tina Sundelius _________________________________________________________ ______________ Lynn Spearing, Vice-Chair Date