Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) acts in accordance with Public Act 197 of 1975, as amended, including, but not limited to: correct and prevent deterioration in the downtown development district, encourage historic preservation, create and implement development plans, and promote economic growth.
The Downtown Development Authority is the governing body of the City of Gaylord’s Downtown District, and as such shall have the power to authorize the levy and collection of taxes, the acquisition, rehabilitation, maintenance, and disposal of interest in real and personal property, the creation and implement of development plans in the District, the promotion of economic growth, the issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness, and the use of tax increment financing, and other such powers as provided under Public Act 197. The DDA meets the first Tuesday of every month in the City Council Chambers at 8am unless otherwise specified on the meeting schedule.
Tax Increment Financing & Development Plan, Gaylord Downtown Development Authority
The need for expanding the city’s ability to undertake public improvements that strengthen the downtown area is evidenced by the lack of growth in property values and the limited private investment that has occurred. It is the purpose of this Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan to establish the legal basis and procedure for the use of tax increment revenues in accordance with Public Act 197 of 1975.
As a guide in the identification of public improvements that would stimulate private investments, the Downtown Development Authority outlined its vision for Gaylord in the future and established goals that would assist in reaching that future.
DDA Members & Staff
The DDA is governed by a 13-member board of directors as appointed by the City of Gaylord Mayor and approved by the Gaylord City Council. The board members are made up of representation from business and property owners and employees from within the district and residents.
Officers
Eileen Tussey, Chair
Term: 2024 – 2027 (2nd Term)
Email: eileen@nhgrp.com
Angielena Muellenberg, Vice Chair
Term: 2025 – 2028 (1st Term)
Email: drinklocal@snowbeltbrewery.com
Lori Lancaster, Treasurer
Term: 2024 – 2027 (1st Term)
Email: llancaster@nicoletbank.com
Calvin McNamara, Secretary
Term: 2024 – 2027 (1st Term)
Email: cal@mcinsagency.com
Todd Sharrard, Mayor
City of Gaylord
Email: tsharrard@yahoo.com
Directors
Tanner Catt, Director
Term: 2023 – 2026 (1st Term)
Email: tannercatt@cattdevelopment.com
Linda Durant, Director
Term: 2023 – 2026 (1st Term)
Email: lindadurant.lmt@gmail.com
Ryan Kennedy, Director
Term: 2025 – 2028 (1st Term)
Email: brennansupnorth@gmail.com
Gary Kosch, Director
Term: 2025 – 2028 (2nd Term)
Email: gary@investupnorth.net
Cole Muzyl, Director
Term: 2023 – 2026 (1st Term)
Email: cole@eqproperties.com
David Wahl, Student Representative
Gaylord St. Mary Cathedral School
Email: wahlda14@gaylordstmary.org
Lisa Marie Tobin, Executive Director
PH: 989-732-4060
Email: tobinl@cityofgaylord.org
Helpful Information
Want outdoor seating at your establishment this spring/summer?
Fill out the application below and make sure to bring the $100 application fee and copies of all the plans, licenses, insurance, and photographs requested to City Hall for staff to review. Make sure to review your plan, the application, and the Sidewalk Seating Ordinance to ensure full compliance and make the process as smooth as possible!
DDA Agenda & Minutes
The DDA Regular Board Meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. located at Gaylord City Hall, 305 E. Main Street, Gaylord, Michigan 49735.
- All
- DDA
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
DDA Current Contracts
In compliance with Public Act 57 – section 125.4910 sec. 910 a listing of current contracts and management services provided to the DDA are provided for public review at Gaylord City Hall and at the Gaylord DDA offices located at 305 E. Main St., Gaylord, MI. 49735.
KimPro Cleaners
KimPro performs regular cleaning services in relation to the Pavilion on Court restrooms.
The Pavilion Market, LLC
License to use the Pavilion on Court for the purposes of hosting the Gaylord Downtown Farmer’s Market
Sidock Group, Inc.
Providing professional services related to a Pavilion on Court upgrade feasibility study
Renegade Creative
Providing professional services related to the administration of the Downtown Gaylord website.
Otsego County Work Camp
Provides sidewalk snow removal services in the DDA District.
City of Gaylord
The DDA partners with the City of Gaylord for general upkeep of the downtown area, capital improvement projects, parks within the DDA district and parking lot and Pavilion on Court Maintenance.