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Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Directors Annual Meeting
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 – 3:00 PM
Members Present: Robert Benstein, Bob Vanarkel, Jo Sinha, Diane
Hartwell, Steve Bohnet
Members Absent: Alicia Gonzales
Facilitator Present: Aurelius Christian (LEDC)
Guests Present: Mitchell Robinson, James Maher, Joe Pelotti
Public: Simon Verghese
Recorded by: Aurelius Christian (LEDC)
Call to Order/ Roll Call
Bernstein called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m. Roll call was called by
Christian and recorded for public record.
Approval of Lansing Gateway CIA Meeting Minutes (February 21, 2023) - Action
MOTION: Vanarkel moved to approve the Lansing Gateway CIA Meeting Minutes
from February 21, 2023. Motion seconded by Hartwell.
YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried.
MSU Practicum Students Introduction
The guest students from MSU presented on their study including case studies,
demographic and other information about the corridor. Discussion ensued
around the goal for the recommendations to fill the gaps in needs identified. The
group discussed the increase in home value and potential factors that
contributed to it. Christian provided that the city is currently in the process of
updating the masterplan.
CEDAM Fellow Update
Christian provided an update on LEDC’s progress on hiring the CEDAM Fellow.
Lansing Gateway Marketing Efforts Discussion
There was discussion around neighborhood associations near the corridor area.
Benstein asked about business along the corridor. Discussion around general
marketing efforts and strategies ensued.
Other Business
Christian discussed planning for the CIA’s Development and Finance Plan.
Christian provided an update on organizing an information only meeting with
board members from other CIAs. Benstein provided an update on the CRAA
development plans, master plan effort underway.
Public Comment
None.
Adjournment
Bernstein moved to adjourn the Lansing Gateway CIA Board of Directors Meeting
at 3:54 pm. X_________________________ Robert Benstein, Chair Lansing Gateway CIA