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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7-21-22 Saginaw Street Corridor minutes Andy Schor.Mayor Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Director's Monthly Meeting Thursday, July 21, 2022 - 3:00 PM Members Present: Jonathan Lukco, Tiffany Dowling, Diane Sanborn, Benjamin Brewer, Jim Houthoofd Members Absent: Jessica Yorko (excused), John Shaski (excused) Facilitator Present: Aurelius Christian (LEDC) Guests: - Public: - Recorded by: Aurelius Christian (LEDC) Call to Order/ Roll Call Chair Lukco called the meeting to order at 3:06 p.m. Roll call was called by Christian and recorded for public record. Approval of SSCIA Meeting Minutes (May 19, 2022) - ACTION MOTION: Sanborn moved to approve the SSCIA Meeting Minutes from May 19, 2022, as corrected (typo in spelling). Motion seconded by Dowling. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried. LEDC Transition Christian provided an overview of the LEDC transition. ARPA Proposal Christian discussed the ARPA proposal that will go before council on July 25Th. Christian mentioned that within the proposal is $100,000 for the SSCIA. Discussion on potential uses and stipulations followed. Fall Neighborhood Grant Chair Lukco updated that the board didn't receive the neighborhood grant. The board discussed different options for the landscaping project at the point. Sanborn discussed that it may be better to wait until a later date with weather conditions. Dowling inquired on why the SSCIA didn't receive the grant. Chair Lukco answered that it may have been due to delays in contractor bids and grant deadlines passing. Houthoofd discussed doing the project in the fall and would be interested in getting bids for contractors. Consumers Prosperity Grant Chair Lukco and Christian provided an overview of the Consumers Prosperity Grant and the application that was submitted by the City of Lansing on behalf of the SSCIA. The focus of the application is on economic development and pedestrian friendliness. Corridor District Leader Meeting Christian discussed the meeting that takes place monthly between the executive directors of Downtown Lansing Inc., Old Town Commercial Association, and REO Town Commercial Association to strategize cohesive efforts and cross- promotional opportunities. Christian asked if any of the board members would be interested. Sanborn mentioned she would like to join the meetings. Chair Lukco also discussed the CED meetings that take place with many stakeholders attending those meetings. Saginaw Highway CIA Chair Lukco discussed being invited to the Saginaw Highway CIA board meeting as they are conducting visioning sessions to assist with planning efforts. Chair Lukco discussed with the Saginaw Highway CIA challenges faced by the SSCIA and opportunities the Saginaw Highway CIA may have. Sanborn asked what the Saginaw Highway CIA boundaries were, Chair Lukco provided the boundaries. Corridor Updates Houthoofd mentioned that he drove the corridor and not much has changed other than new branding on the Rite Aid building. Houthoofd asked about events coming for Durant Park, Sanborn answered that she is waiting to hear back on grants. The board discussed strikeout coming to Ferris Park. Other Business None. Public Comment None provided. Adjournment Chair Lukco adjourned the SSSCIA Board of Directors Meeting at 3:42 pm. X d"J Jonathan Lukco SSCIA, Chair