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Downtown Lansing Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
November 10th, 2022
Members Present: A. Willis, K. Dorshimer, J. Estill, T. Benoit, J.V. Anderton, T. Carter, J. Hinze,
Members Absent: J. Tischler
Board Advisors Present: Robert Doran-Brockway,
Board Advisors Absent: Patricia Spitzley
Staff Present: C. Edgerly, J. Reinhardt, W. Roberts, J. Anderson
Guests Present: Kari Magee, Owner & Chef at Veg Head, Brittany, Owner at Behold Beauty
I. Call to Order: A. Willis called the meeting to order at 11:31
II. Citizen’s Comments: None
III. Correspondence: None
IV. Consent Agenda Approvals
• Agenda for November 10, 2022
• Minutes from October 13, 2022
• Committee Reports
• Monthly Financials - Jim Tischler
J.V. Anderton moved to approve Consent Agenda items, T. Carter supported. Motion passed
V. Guest Speaker:
Kari Magee spoke regarding her new restaurant downtown (Veg Head) the hours of operation, concept behind
it.
Brittany Waters, Owner of Behold Beauty spoke about her new location in downtown. She told the story of why
she knew expanding from Detroit to bring her brow talents to Lansing was the perfect fit and reminded her of
how Detroit started its resurgence.
VI. Lake State Report:
VII. Old Town Updates: Robert Doran-Brockway provided updates from Old Town regarding
Preparing for the holidays
City Parking meeting, along with Cathleen and the CVB
Appreciated the CMA deep dive and thought that went well
Upcoming Old Town events:
• 25+1 gala January 21
VIII. Reports:
Executive Director -C. Edgerly reported the following:
C. Edgerly is working with the State of Michigan's Dept of Labor & Economic
Opportunity to finalize the funding transfer and agreement of the approved $5 million to support
Downtown Lansing lnc.'s funding to aid local businesses, enhance community spaces, and add capacity due to
the loss of workers downtown.
A sub-grant agreement has also been finalized with the MEDC as well as the City of Lansing, to authorize and
approve the $1 million in CDBG funding being awarded to fund small business support grants. We plan to
release the first grant applications and announcements yet this month. All CDBG reimbursement funds must be
spent by October 2023 by DLI.
• Working with LEDC on Chandler Plaza redevelopment
• Working on budget amendments for 2023
• DLI’s Annual report is complete and will be distributed to all downtown businesses, funding
partners, City Council
President’s Report-
No meeting in December
Please support upcoming downtown holidays events any way you can.
IX. Action/Discussion Items
1. City & State Funding Updates
a. Agreement for $1 million in CDBG funding review
b. Agreement Michigan's Dept of Labor & Economic $5 million review
J.V. Anderton motion to let Executive Committee finalize agreements T. Benoit support passed.
2. Cherry Hill Association Discussion: Discussed meeting with Cherry Hill regarding transfer of found
balance to DLI.
J. Estill moved to take in funds from Cherry Hill pending Executive Committee
review of ordnance and written agreement J. Hinze support passed.
3. Advent House Proposal Update
Proposal has been drafted and is awaiting signature by all parties. Further updates will be shared in
future board packets.
4. Kringle Market-Julie
The Opening of the Kringle Holiday Market at Reutter Park on Thursday, November 17 at 4:00 p.m.
Please join staff and the city for this holiday market to support support micro-businesses, start-ups, and
non-profits. The Market will be open Thursdays-Saturdays 11am-7pm
X. Other New Business: None
XI. Adjourn: JV, move to adjourn at 12:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned at 12: p.m.