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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07 -14- 23 Lansing Economic Development Corp Meeting Minutes 07.14.23The Lansing EDC’s Mission is to improve the Lansing community by fostering economic growth that is strategic, sustainable and equitable. Board of Directors Meeting Friday, July 14, 2023 – 8:30 AM MSU STEM Teaching and Learning Facility 642 Red Cedar Road - Room 1202, East Lansing, MI 48823 MINUTES Members Present: Chair - Calvin Jones, Vice-Chair - Shelley Davis Boyd, Treasurer - Catherine Rathbun, Jordan Hankwitz, Sandra Lupien, Jordan Sutton, Chaz Carrillo Members Absent: Secretary - Dr. Alane Laws-Barker, Michael McKissic Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Kris Klein, Brandy Standler, Aurelius Christian, Simon Verghese, Alex Watkins, Kahleea Washington Guests: Dr. Vernon Woodley Call to Order/Roll Call Chair Jones called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to order at 8:32 AM. Welcome to MassTimber@MSU – Sandra Lupien, Director, Presentation and Discussion on Mass Timber. Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes – Friday June 09, 2023 (ACTION) MOTION: Member Carrillo moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from the Friday, June 09, 2023, Board of Directors meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by member Rathbun. YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried. Corner Parcel Repurchase (ACTION) LEDC Board of Directors Meeting: Friday, July 14, 2023 Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Dorshimer discussed the lot that was previously owned by the Lansing EDC that is located east of the Lansing Center. Repurchase of lot is priced at $280,000 per the agreement. The lot was purchased by a Native American Tribe to develop a casino, however the development never took place. Consequently, the Lansing EDC can repurchase the property and make it available for other development. MOTION: Member Davis Boyd motioned for the Lansing EDC staff to begin the process towards repurchasing the lot. Supported by member Lupien. YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried. Update on Financials Standler discussed that the figures are updated, however the budget and the percentages were not updated by the accounting firm. The updates will be in place next month. LEED Initiative Update Christian updated the board with the Empower Program progress. Gateway CIA Update Washington presented the community survey that is underway regarding the Lansing Gateway Corridor. Organization Update Dorshimer updated the board on the organization relocation to South Washington Square. Open Forum Member Davis Boyd asked to clarify the pronunciation of member Lupien’s name. Chair Jones suggested board members look at the LEDC website and its updates. Member Carillo asked about the Ovation project. Other Business None. Public Comment None. Adjournment Chair Jones called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to adjournment at 9:48 AM. LEDC Board of Directors Meeting: Friday, July 14, 2023 Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 ________________________________________________________ Karl Dorshimer, President, and CEO Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)