Downtown Advisory Board
The Downtown Advisory Board works to improve economic vitality by enhancing the experience, image and lifestyle of Downtown Saranac Lake.
About
DAB provides the opportunity for the sharing of ideas about downtown by businesses and community members. On September 9, 2013 the Village Board of Trustees established the Downtown Advisory Board (DAB) to advise the Village Board and staff on matters concerning the downtown area including but not limited to:
- Implementation of community plans for the downtown area
- Policies and actions that affect downtown
- Planning and implementation of downtown events, promotions, beautification, and fundraising
- Public infrastructure activities such as streetscape projects
- Other community matters that may affect downtown Saranac Lake
Meeting Information
DAB meets once a month on the second Wednesday of each month at 9am.
If you want to be on the agenda for any upcoming meeting, contact the Village of Saranac Lake Community Development Department at (518) 891-4150 ext. 234 or comdevassist1@saranaclakeny.gov.
Advisory Board Members
The DAB consists of nine volunteer members appointed by the Board of Trustees. Members must be a downtown resident, downtown property owner, downtown business owner, or downtown event representative.
| Name | Term Expiration |
|---|---|
| Jerry Michael, Chair | 12/31/25 |
| Kathy Steinbrueck, Vice Chair | 12/31/24 |
| Mark Coleman | 12/31/24 |
| CJ Hagmann | 12/31/24 |
| Rachel Karp | 12/31/25 |
| Joshua King | 12/31/25 |
| Sue Smith Zukin | 12/31/25 |
| KT Stiles | 12/31/24 |
| Jake Widrick | 12/31/24 |
Downtown Revitalization
DAB’s work is guided by the vision and goals contained in the Strategic Investment Plan. The Village is also a member of Main Street America, a network of communities working to revitalize older and historic commercial districts to build stronger downtown-focused economies. The Main Street Approach helps DAB select strategies for achieving the goals included in the Strategic Investment Plan. The Main Street Approach and the Strategic Investment Plan go hand in hand to improve economic vitality by enhancing the experience, image and lifestyle through comprehensive work in the downtown area. The Downtown Boundary Map highlights where these areas overlap at the focal point of DAB's work.
Downtown Business Snapshot
This data is compiled each year for the Annual Advisory Board Report. Keeping up with the business landscape of Downtown Saranac Lake goes toward the DAB goal to improve economic vitality in the downtown area.
For more information on Downtown and area businesses, visit the Business Directory.
The Village Board recently adopted the Community Forest Management Plan to guide management of an urban forest by implementing a proactive, organized program that sets goals and monitors progress.
For more information regarding the Downtown Advisory Board, contact the Community Development Department, (518)891-4150 ext. 234 or comdevassist1@saranaclakeny.gov
