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Saginaw St. Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
Thursday, June 27, 2024
M3 Group
221 W. Saginaw St. Lansing, MI 48933
Members Present: Tiffany Dowling, John Shaski, Laura Stoken,
Benjamin Brewer, Diane Sanborn, Peter Morman
Members Absent:
Facilitator Present: Alex Watkins (Lansing EDC)
Guests Present:
Public:
Recorded by: Alex Watkins (Lansing EDC) Call to Order/ Roll Call
Chairperson Dowling called the June meeting to order at 3:07pm. All members
are in attendance and enough members to have quorum.
Approval of Meeting Minutes - Action
MOTION: Brewer motioned to approve minutes from May, Shaski seconded
YEAS: Unanimous
Approval of FY2022/2023 SSCIA Budget Amendment- Action
MOTION: Shaski motioned to approve the amended ’23-’24 Budget, seconded
Sanborn
YEAS: Unanimous
Approval of FY2023/2024 SSCIA Budget- Action
MOTION: Shaski motioned to approve the amended ’23-’24 Budget, seconded
Sanborn
YEAS: Unanimous
Beautification Project Update
Brewer gave an update on the status of the maintenance for the flowers planted
at the “Pointe”. Talked about hiring a maintenance company to water the flowers
and keep the landscaping looking nice. Will come back next meeting with
recommendations. Also, talked about reimbursement for expenses the came up
day of flower installment. Brewer and Sanborn will get receipts to the Lansing EDC.
Marketing RFP and Plan Update
The RFP received 7 marketing proposals (5 within the state of Michigan and 1
within the city of Lansing). The proposal review committee will consist of the
marketing committee and Diane Sanborn volunteer. The next marketing
committee meeting is set for Thursday 18th.
Placemaking Project Update
Washington provided the project proof in the agenda packet showing the
intended placements of the letters. The Call to Art went out last week and has
generated attention and interest with over 50 submissions. Project is expected to
be completed mid-August. Exploring lighting options and plan to reach out to
BWL engineers. Installation of lighting and first year energy cost is around $3,000.
ARPA Funding Discussion
The board had discussion on allocation of the ARPA funding:
$20,000 place-making project
$10,000 advertising funding for marketing group
$6,000 physical corridor improvements
$5,000 Maintenance
$25 Purchasing gift cards from businesses on the corridor (Irish Pub)
Other Business
N/A
Public Comment
N/A
Adjournment
MOTION: Stoken motioned to adjourn June meeting at 3:57 pm, seconded by
Dowling.
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Tiffany Dowling
Chairperson, Saginaw St. Corridor Improvement Authority