HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-17-2022 S. MLK Corridor Improvement AuthorityS. MILK Corridor Improvement Authority
Board of Director's Monthly Meeting
Thursday, November 17, 2022 - 1:00 PM
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Facilitator Present:
Guests Present:
Public:
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Call to Order/ Roll Call
Amanda Defrees, Nikki Soldan, Teresa Stokes
Price Dobernick (excused), Don "Moose" Sober
(excused)
Aurelius Christian (LEDC)
Simon Verghese (LEDC), Elaine Womboldt
Aurelius Christian (LEDC)
Vice Chair Defrees called the meeting to order at 1:20 p.m.
S. MILK Meeting Minutes October 20, 2022 (Action)
MOTION: Soldan moved to approve the S.MLK CIA Meeting Minutes from October
20, 2022, as presented. Motion seconded by Stokes.
YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried.
Development & Finance Plan Update
Christian provided an update on the timeline for the approval of the
Development and Finance Plan. He explained that there will be a public hearing
on December 5th and the Plans should receive approval at the December 12rh
City Council meeting.
ARPA Funds
Defrees suggested adding signs to the corridor and discussion followed. Stokes
discussed the positioning of the signs to be welcoming to the southside of
Lansing.
Defrees discussed painting items such as electrical boxes and suggested finding
locations for signs. Christian provided insight on the boundaries of the corridor.
Soldan suggested putting a mural on the side of Soldan's Pet Supplies store.
Defrees suggested adding a mural to the side of 517 Coffee if the owner
approves or other businesses near highway 96.
Stokes suggested using the McLaren building for affordable housing. Discussion
ensued regarding the size of the space and other uses: community center,
retirement housing, etc.
Defrees inquired about where Kathie Dunbar's business operates. Discussion
followed that it has been in the farmer's market. Soldan suggested using funds
to enhance the farmer's market including spaces that make the market more
permanent.
Elaine discussed a development on S Waverly where the community has been
engaged with Brent Forsberg to provide community input. She also discussed
other developments in the South Lansing area including Logan Square.
Elaine discussed the Harmony Festival, a non -substance related free event for
families. She discussed the history and activities of the festival, and the recent
challenges with raising funds from businesses in today's market conditions. She
further discussed the impact of a free event for the community, and that Jason
(from Rejuvenating South Lansing) is starting the event back up next year.
Defrees suggested the CIA partnering with Jason to put something together on
the corridor.
Defrees summarized the various ideas brought up regarding different uses of
funds: signs, murals, and cleanup events.
Soldan suggested having a volunteer appreciation event after a cleanup and
using funds for that. Christian discussed looking into the stipulations regarding
spending the ARPA funds to see what's possible. Soldan discussed looking into
grants for murals and other placemaking efforts. She further discussed
sustainable efforts such as flowers that don't have to be replanted every year.
Christian discussed working to develop branding for the CIA and having
discussion about the mission and vision of the CIA. Soldan discussed
rejuvenating the corridor as part of its purpose. Christian discussed vision and
mission statements and provided examples. Soldan suggested the board think
about the mission and vision statements and bring ideas to the next meeting.
Other Business
None.
Public Comment
None.
Adjournment
Vice Chair Defrees moved to adjourn the S.MLK Board of Directors Meeting at 2:03
pm.
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Price Dobernick
S.MLK CIA, Chair