HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-10-2022 Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment AuthorityLansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (LBRA)
Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, June 10, 2022, 8:30 AM
Allen Neighborhood Center
Allen Market Place Great Room
1611 E Kalamazoo St., Lansing, MI 48912
MINUTES
Members Present:Andrea Binoniemi, Catherine Rathbun, Calvin Jones, Jordan
Sutton, Michael McKissic, Brian McGrain, Dr. Alane Laws-Barker
Members Absent:Shelley Davis-Boyd (excused), Blake Johnson (excused)
Staff Present:Karl Dorshimer, Kris Klein, Aurelius Christian, Mitchell Timmerman
Guests:Emily Linden, City of Lansing
Joan Nelson, Allen Neighborhood Center
Jerome Hagedorn & Hassan Yamani, NEOGEN
Dave Van Haaren & Connor Zook, Triterra
Call to Order / Roll Call
Chair Binoniemi called the Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority meeting to order
at 8:41AM. Klein took roll call attendance.
Welcome by Joan Nelson, Executive Director, Allen Neighborhood Center
Joan Nelson gave an overview of operations of Allen Neighborhood Center. Nelson mentioned
June 24th as the date of a tour of Allen Neighborhood Center. Chair Binoniemi recognized
Nelson for years of service to the community.
Board Recognitions
Chair Binoniemi recognized Calvin Jones for his contribution to the LEDC Board as past Chair
and for his continued work on the LEDC Board.
Approval of LBRA Board Meeting Minutes – Friday, May 6, 2022
MOTION: McGrain moved to approve the LBRA meeting minutes from the Friday, May 6,
2022, Board of Directors meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Jones.
YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried.
Update on Financials
Linden gave an update on financials for LBRA. Books close at end of June so numbers will be
more accurate then. Proposed budget$7.59 M overall in the budget, last year was roughly $6
M. Revenues increased since last year--$7.59 M in revenue estimated for coming fiscal year.
Klein gave a brief overview to Board about the financials. Indicated the LBRA and TIFA are in
City’s accounting systems so staff engages with the City on these financials and process
payments and developer reimbursements.
NEOGEN Brownfield Plan #81 (Action)
Dorshimer offered background on NEOGEN as a company and continuation of a long-term
partnership with NEOGEN. Purchase of property on Shiawassee in the downtown area of
Lansing.
Hagedorn, Yamani, and Van Haaren provided a presentation on the project and plans
NEOGEN has for the property that was purchased by the company. Looking to build a new
state of the art manufacturing facility for their operations. The Property would give them
ability to expand within the City. Bring in additional 60-100 over next 4-5 yrs, $70M of private
investment on property. 175K sq ft bldg.
Van Haaren gave a presentation on the brownfield site that NEOGEN is looking to develop.
Project summary given; environmental summary of site given. Summary of brownfield plan
given—11 yrs, state and local capture, roughly $5M in eligible brownfield costs.
Jones, Binoniemi, and McGrain thanked Van Haaren for the presentation and explanation of
the project and Plan. McKissic inquired about the water table on the site. Jones inquired
about green energy options associated with the project, Hagedorn indicates that they are
looking at LEED certification of the building; but they have not finalized any of the designs for
the site.
Hagedorn indicates that they are looking to break ground late July and announce around
August 1st.
Dorshimer follows up regarding some the Brownfield topics brought up during the
presentation.
MOTION: Jones moved to approve NEOGEN Brownfield Plan #81 as presented. McKissic
seconded.
YEAS: Binoniemi, McKissic, McGrain, Laws-Barker, Rathbun, Jones
ABSTENTIONS: Sutton
MOTION CARRIED
Approval of FY2021/2022 LBRA Budget Amendment (Action)
Klein introduced LBRA budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2021/2022. Amendments are
displayed in orange on budget, including #49 and #79 for brownfield plans. There were
increases in expected revenue, so the budget requires amendments accordingly.
MOTION: McGrain moved, seconded by McKissic.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
Approval of FY2022/2023 LBRA Budget (Action)
Klein introduced the LBRA budget for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
MOTION: Jones moved, seconded by Laws-Barker.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
Update on PAC and RAP Application
Timmerman provided update on RAP application and the list of projects that the City applied
for and when we hope to acquire those funds.
Open Forum for LBRA Board Members
Binoniemi presented Kim Coleman with an award of recognition of service on the LEDC Board
of Directors—25 years of service. Coleman gave thanks to the Board.
Jones mentioned the idea of bringing newer board members onto Site Committee. Binoniemi
hopes Site Committee can be a proactive arm of the Board.
Other Business
None
Public Comment
No public comment.
Adjournment
Chair Binoniemi called the Lansing Brownfield Development Authority meeting to adjourn
at 9:44 AM.
Karl Dorshimer, Vice President of Economic Development
Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP)