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Downtown Development Authority

In August 1993, The Pentwater Village Council voted to enact the Downtown Development Authority Ordinance #145 to establish the DDA with this statement of purpose: "The purposes of the authority is to implement Act 197 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1975, as amended, including, but are not limited to, the correction and prevention of deterioration in the downtown district, the creation and implementation of development plans in the downtown district, and the promotion of economic growth therein." Since then, volunteer board members from the Village have been working to ensure that our community stays healthy and vibrant.

The DDA holds regular meetings on the second Wednesday every even month; 10:00 AM at Park Place Meeting Center, except June and August 2023, they will meet at 9:00 AM.
The public is always welcome.

What We Do

The Downtown Development Authority consists of a wonderful group of volunteer board members who work to ensure our community stays vibrant and welcoming. Established in 1993, the DDA has put great effort into embracing their responsibilities and have accomplished many great projects in their short establishment, with many future projects in the works.

To view the history, past and present projects of the DDA please click on the link below.

Download a File:

DDA Members and History (PDF)

DDA Presentation (PDF)

DDA Members

Village President
Jeff Hodges
Term Expires: Term of Office
president@pentwatervillage.org

Chairperson
Term Expires: December 2023
Claudia Ressel-Hodan
dda@pentwatervillage.org
cjhodan@pentwatervillage.org

Vice Chair
Mark Shotwell
Term Expires: October 2026
markshotwell@protonmail.com

Treasurer
Brian Prescott
Term Expires: December 2026
brian@greenisaacs.com

Members
Mark Shotwell
Term Expires: October 2026
markshotwell@protonmail.com

Buz Graettinger
Term Expires: December 2023
jsg@pentwater.com

Paul MacDonald
Term Expires: December 2026
akamac111@aol.com

Jilly Barnes
Term Expires: December 2025
jillysgallery1@gmail.com

James Henley
Term Expires: December 2023
tsbi2@frontier.com

Michael Haack
Term Expires: December 2023
haackpower@mac.com

Brian Prescott
Term Expires: December 2026
brian@greenisaacs.com

Ryan Williams
Term Expires: December 2026
ryanscottwilliams@hotmail.com

Documents and Links

Downtown Planning Information

Download Document:

Commencement of Downtown Pentwater Plan (PDF)

Meeting Minutes, 2022

Download Documents:

DDA Meeting Minutes, 02/09/22 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 04/13/22 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 06/08/22 (PDF)

Meeting Minutes, 2021

Download Documents:

DDA Meeting Minutes, 02/10/21 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 06/09/21 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 09/01/21 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 10/13/2021 Draft (PDF) (PDF)

Meeting Minutes, 2020

Download Documents:

DDA Meeting Minutes, 01/29/20 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 02/12/20 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 04/08/20 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 04/17/20 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 04/29/20 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 06/10/20 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 08/12/20 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 10/14/20 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 12/09/20 (PDF)

Meeting Minutes, 2019

Download Documents:

DDA Meeting Minutes, 02/13/2019

DDA Meeting Minutes, 04/10/2019

DDA Meeting Minutes, 06/12/2019

DDA Meeting Minutes, 08/14/2019

DDA Meeting Minutes, 10/09/2019

DDA Meeting Minutes, 12/11/2019

Meeting Minutes, 2018

Download Documents:

DDA Meeting Minutes, 03/05/2018 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 04/11/2018 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 06/13/2018 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 08/08/2018 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 10/10/2018 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 12/12/2018 (PDF)

Meeting Minutes, 2017

Download Documents:

DDA Meeting Minutes, 02/08/2017 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 04/12/2017 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 06/14/2017 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 08/09/2017 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes, 10/11/2017 (PDF)

Meeting Minutes, 2016

Download Documents:

DDA Meeting Minutes 02/10/2016 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes 04/13/2016 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes 06/08/2016 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes 08/10/2016 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes 10/12/2016 (PDF)

DDA Meeting Minutes 12/14/2016 (PDF)

Village Green Web Cams

New webcams, brought to you by the Downtown Development Authority, have been installed on the Village Green for your viewing pleasure! Watch live streams from two different angles, view the blue skies, beautiful water and wonderful atmosphere that Pentwater has to offer. To enjoy the views of the Village Green, please visit our web cams below.

Village Green Web Cam Water View

Village Green Web Cam Street View

Hancock Improvement Conceptual Plan

To view the Hancock Improvement Conceptual Plan, please click on the link below.

Download a File:

Proposed Hancock Improvements (PDF)

Pentwater Bike Share Program

The Pentwater Bike Share Program is an established program that runs from May through October each year and provides bikes free of charge for day usage. Residents and visitors are welcome to use the bikes that are located throughout the downtown area. They are a great way to stay active and enjoy the many scenic views that Pentwater has to offer.