HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-18-2023 Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvment Authority Meeting Minutes
Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, July 18, 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: Kahleea Washington, Alex Watkins, Jen Estill,
Dave Goodman, Mike Davis, Andrea Strach
Public: Jen Estill, Dave Goodman,
Recorded by: Aurelius Christian (LEDC) Call to Order/ Roll Call
Benstein called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m. Roll call was called by
Christian and recorded for public record.
Approval of Lansing Gateway CIA Meeting Minutes (June 20, 2023) - Action
MOTION: Sinha moved to approve the Lansing Gateway CIA Meeting Minutes
from June 20, 2023. Motion seconded by Hartwell.
YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried.
Corridor Update
Survey
Washington introduced herself again and offered an update to her North Grand
River (Lansing Gateway) survey. Washington spoke about doing door to door
business visits and presented a digital a physical flyer with links to the survey.
Washington asked the board to reimburse the Lansing Economic Development
Corporation (LEDC) for the cost ($110.66) associated with printing the flyers.
Benstein agreed to invoice LEDC for flyer printing cost.
Projects Discussion
Christian introduced projects discussion for round table open discussion.
Bohnet introduced Davis and Strach from Michigan Department of
Transportation (MDOT) and asked about plans and programs, crosswalks and
signals.
After an introduction Davis informed the board that MDOTs focus is highways;
stating that 85% of federal road funding goes to highway maintenance. The
board learned that MDOT 5 year plans for road reconstruction and rehab
programs. State transportation commission sets the standard for programs
outside of Gov’s objectives. A maximum of 10% of federal funding budget can
be spent on state road lines. MDOT will work with local agencies to get local
road commissions to work on State roads.
Strach informed the board that there are no rehab programs planned for
Lansing in the 5-year program. Strach stated that 2030 would be the earliest any
proposed project could be done.
Bohnet asked about money for safety issues. Strach answered Safe streets for all
applications as an option. MPO tri-county commission is also applying for Safe
streets grant. Bohnet asked about speed traffic lights. Davis went over how they
study pedestrians. Starch gave local examples of road diet.
Benstein asked about the remaining 5% fund. Davis stated money gets disbursed
between other projects. Sinha asked about how projects get prioritized. Davis
and Strach spoke about getting a plan together so that emergency fixes can
also implement long term structures.
Starch disclosed a regional trail plan through dept of public works. Bohnet asked
about the trail system and who to speak with on river trail improvements. MDOT
does not own the trail network. Estill asked about state grants. Bohnet
mentioned Walk & Bike Lansing as reaching out to get direction on the trail.
Other Business
None.
Public Comment
None.
Adjournment
MOTION: Bohnet moved to adjourn the meeting. Motion seconded by Benstein .
YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried.
Meeting adjourned at 4:36 pm.
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Robert Benstein, Chair Lansing Gateway CIA