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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3-18-2022 Michigan Avenue Improvement Authority 1 Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Director’s Meeting Friday, March 18, 2022 – 8:30 AM Armory Building 330 Marshall Street 3rd Floor Board Room Lansing, MI 48912 Members Present: Jonathan Lum, Yvette Collins, Scott Gillespie, Joan Nelson, Joe Ruth, Elaine Barr, Laurie Baumer, Dr. Andrea McSwain (8:47am) Mayoral Designee: Members Absent: Facilitator Present: Kambriana Gates (LEAP) Public Present: Andy Fedewa (City of Lansing), Ben Russ, Joe Weisenburg, Nancy M. Daniel Public Present: None Recorded by: Kambriana Gates Call to Order / Roll call / Overview Lum welcomed everyone and called the MACIA Board of Directors meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. Gates confirmed a quorum as present. Approval of the February Meeting Minutes (Action) MOTION: Baumer moved to approve the February MACIA Meeting Minutes. Motion seconded by Nelson. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Current MACIA Financials Chair Lum the estimated financials. 2 MACIA Project Matrix Chair Lum refreshed the board on other projects from previous years. When the board has an updated matrix, they will bring that back to the board to add other projects as they see fit. Façade Proposal Update Baumer gave an update on the proposal that was given to the City to request façade dollars. Gates gave an update that Mayor Schor confirmed that the City is giving MACIA $100,000 for the façade pilot proposal to match the other funds. Establish MOU & Resolution for 2000 Block Match (Action) Chair Lum shared that MACIA will need to create an M.O.U and a resolution for how and when the funds will be expended. A motion to have Baumer and Lum create an M.O.U. and resolution on the use of funds and where they will be used was moved by Barr and seconded by Ruth. Updates from Charlie Krupka Baumer gave Charlie's update. A second appointment with Studio Intrigue went well and business owners were supportive of the proposed projects. Ruth asked if everyone had to have buy-in within the project which was confirmed that all business owners. Gillespie added about the green door and wishing it could have more change with that. Business owners also would like to know how the improvements may increase their rents. Other Business Ruth asked when will the Michigan Avenue infrastructure project be used and when this will occur. Gates will connect with Andy Kilpatrick on what specifically this project will look like and when this will occur. Gillespie spoke with Spadafords who own the vacant lot by the hot tub shop about cleaning that space up. Gillespie talked to the owner of Arcadia who is willing to put in a landscaping match on Michigan Avenue. Gillespie also added that MACIA should have an identity which Nelson also gave name ideas. Baumer and Nelson added to engage the neighborhood and someone who does branding in this “naming” realm. Dr. McSwain added the idea of a survey for the neighborhood name. Ruth suggested LEAP to be involved with the name change as they are working with MEDTECH. Motion to approve for a subcommittee for engaging community on branding. Gillespie moved to create a branding subcommittee for the naming of Michigan Avenue. Motion seconded by Ruth. Subcommittee members: Dr. Andrea McSwain, Joan Nelson, Gillespie, Sparrow and members of the public will join the subcommittee. Public Comment Nancy added concern about the condition of the sidewalks as it is a hazard near the 2000 and 2100 block. Lum asked Fedewa about this and Fedewa will check with Andy Kilpatrick on the grinding for the sidewalk. Nancy also added the negative appearance of the All Good Year shop on the corridor which Ruth shared they are removing that to create more green space. Daniel (public) also added the issue of walkability and also the issues with driving.