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S. MLK Corridor Improvement Authority
Board of Director's Monthly Meeting
Thursday, July 21 , 2022 - 1 :00 PM
Members Present: Price Dobernick, Teresa Stokes, Don "Moose"
Sober, Amanda Defrees
Members Absent: Nikki Soldan (excused)
Facilitator Present: Aurelius Christian (LEDC)
Guests Present: Karl Dorshimer (LEDC)
Public:
Recorded by: Aurelius Christian (LEDC)
Call to Order/ Roll Call
Chair Dobernick called the meeting to order at 1 :03 p.m. Roll call was called by
Christian and recorded for public record.
S. MLK Meeting Minutes July 21, 2022 (Action)
MOTION: Sober moved to approve the S.MLK CIA Meeting Minutes from July 21 ,
2022, as presented. Motion seconded by Stokes.
YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried.
S.MLK CIA Development Plan Discussion
Christian provided an overview of the S.MLK CIA Development and Finance Plan
and mentioned that minor changes are being made to the executive summary.
Christian opened it up for discussion from the board regarding the plan. Dorshimer
discussed shaping the plan in a concise manner outlining the problems, methods
of finding problems, and the solutions. Dorshimer added that the plan being
approved allows the CIA to capture taxes. Defrees mentioned she was
contacted by Derek Braswell regarding an initiative called Electrify Lansing which
focuses on installing electric vehicle charging stations throughout lansing. Further
discussion continued around electrical charging along the corridor. Defrees
discussed the focus on the metro bowl site and Dobernick added that the city is
making an effort to demolish the site. Dorshimer discussed the Brownfield program
would work well for the site as it neutralizes the costs of upfront remediation
activities. Dobernick discussed bringing in a manufacturer to Logan Square and
Dorshimer added that there used to be manufacturers at the site. The consultants
that the Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority are working on contracting
will assess and provide options for the site. Christian provided an overview of the
approval process for the Development & Finance Plan.
Logan Square Update
Christian discussed that the Lansing EDC team received a proposal from a
consultant for a redevelopment strategy for Logan Square. Dorshimer outlined the
process of the engagement with the consultants. Dorshimer is optimistic that the
plan will encourage the property owners to invest. Sober asked the opportunity
to buy out the owners, Dorshimer answered that the LBRA has authority to
purchase buildings and land. The board expressed their support for allocating
$10,000 received from ARPA funding to help fund the redevelopment strategy for
Logan Square. Stokes asked about the Kroger Plaza and competing against
potential new developments at Logan Square. Dorshimer added that the
economic market analysis will look at the area as well. Defrees discussed ability
to assist with housing affordability. Dorshimer discussed voicing ideas and
concerns with the consultants.
Other Business
Christian explained that the S.MLK CIA is required to have two informational
meetings per year, and with previous meetings being cancelled they would need
to reschedule a second meeting for this year.
MOTION: Defrees moved to schedule an informational meeting for November 17,
2022. Motion seconded by Stokes.
YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried.
Public Comment
None.
Adjournment
Chair Dobernick moved to adjourn the S.MLK Board of Directors Meeting at 1:58
pm.
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Price Doberr}ck
S.MLK CIA, Chair