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JOINT LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY (LDFA)
City of Lansing, City of East Lansing & Ingham County
Special Meeting Minutes
May 19, 2022
LEAP, 1000 S Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48910
Attendees: Charles Hasemann, Dave Washburn, James Tischler, Jessy Gregg, Jon
Laing, Luke Hackney, Richard Pugh, Teri Bernero, Thomas Fehrenbach
Staff: Joe Carr, Mitch Timmerman, Kris Klein
Recorded by: Joe Carr of LEAP
q Call to Order & Roll Call
Chair Hackney called the meeting to order at 11:31 AM. Carr conducted roll call.
Members Present: Members Absent:
Charles Hasemann
David Washburn
James Tischler
Jessy Gregg
Jon Laing
Luke Hackney
Richard Pugh
Teri Bernero
Thomas Fehrenbach
Ben Bakken
Brian McGrain
Derrell Slaughter
Dori Leyko
q SmartZone MOU
Carr introduced the SmartZone MOU between the LDFA/LRSZ, LEAP, MSU Foundation and
the MSU Innovation Center. The purpose of the MOU is to outline and coordinate each
organizations programs and efforts supporting entrepreneurs. Carr thanked Fred Molnar,
Dave Washburn, and Charley Hasemann for their assistance and development of the MOU
MOTION: Tom Fehrenbach moved, seconded by Jim Tischler, to approve the MOU as
presented. All in Favor. Motion passed unanimously.
(Note: Dave Washburn and Charley Hasemann recused themselves from this vote due to a
conflict of interest.)
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q LDFA/LEAP 2021-2024 Staff Contract updates
Carr provided an update regarding the hiring process for the SmartZone Development
Director, noting that a candidate has been selected. Fehrenbach requested that the 90-day
plan outlining the on-boarding process be shared with the board.
q TIF renewal updates
Carr reported updates regarding the TIF renewal process which is underway with both the
City of East Lansing and the City of Lansing. Fehrenbach discussed that the East Lansing
Treasurer may delay capture of parcels within the TIF should at the request of the City.
Hasemann inquired about writing the request in advance of the TIF application.
q Gateway/BAF Updates
Carr presented on activity by the Gateway Representative including new BAF submissions
and awards from the MI STEM Forward internship program.
q Other Business
Discussion of LDFA meeting schedule, next meeting June 22nd, 2022. Carr brought up LEAP’s
One and All program and shared details regarding the mentorship program. Chair Hackney
noted Jim Tischler’s resignation from the board effective 6/30/22.
q Public Comment
There was no public comment.
q Adjournment: There being no further business before the Commission, Chair Hackney
adjourned the meeting at 11:46 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joe Carr
Vice President, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Team
Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP)