Downtown Development Authority
Members and Meeting Schedule
The mission of the Ishpeming Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is to take meaningful action steps to revitalize the traditional historic downtown, using available funds in practical and achievable projects, such as: beautification, streetscape enhancement, urban design, façade improvements, historic preservation, use of technology, promotional events, advertising and marketing, collaborative efforts and partnerships, business development and redevelopment, selective property purchases and sales, and community organization.
Downtown Development Authority Bylaws
Downtown Development Authority Members: (4 year terms)
- Randy Scholz, City Manager
- Lisa Petersen
- Brice Sturmer
- David Aro
- Tracy Magnuson
- Carrie Meyer
- Brian Buchanan
- Antonio Adan
- Krystan Beaumont
- Kelly Milano
- Brett Argall, City Council Representative
2026 DDA MEETING SCHEDULE
Meetings are held at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room the fourth Monday of every month.
- January 26, 2026
- February 2, 2026 – Joint meeting with Planning Commission & Parks and Rec
- February 23, 2026
- March 23, 2026
- April 27, 2026
- May 18, 2026 – Informational Meeting
- June 22, 2026
- July 27, 2026
- August 24, 2026
- September 28, 2026 (Joint meeting with Planning Commission)
- October 26, 2026
- November 23, 2026 (Informational Meeting)
- December 28, 2026
