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Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Director’s Meeting
Friday, February 16, 2024 – 8:30 AM Foster Community Center 200 N. Foster Ave., Room 211*
Lansing, MI 48910
Members Present: Yvette Collins, Jon Lum, Scott Gillespie, Joan Nelson,
Laurie Baumer Mayoral Designee: Members Absent: Elaine Barr, Dr. Andrea McSwain
Facilitator Present: Alex Watkins (LEDC)
Public Present: Jennifer McKinstry (Canopy Creative), Steve Bezold,
Chris Klein Recorded by: Yvette Collins Call to Order/Roll call Chair Lum welcomed everyone and called the MACIA Board of Directors meeting to
order at 8:38 a.m. *Due to a scheduling conflict, the meeting was held in room 213.
Approval of the January 26, 2024, MACIA Meeting Minutes (Action)
MOTION: Baumer moved to approve the January MACIA Meeting Minutes. Motion
seconded by Nelson.
YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Website Update
Jennifer McKinstry provided a presentation of the dotheavenue.com website. Lum
shared thoughts on improving the mobile application of the website and McKinstry
shared that she has that on her radar. McKinstry also shared various ideas for additional
development of the website that will involve more businesses engaged. McKinstry will
follow up directly with Baum to share her list of proposed projects so that activity on
getting a robust website presence can move forward quickly. Interactive Map Presentation – Steve Bezold
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Steve Bezold provided a presentation of the city’s interactive map. Bezold shared that story maps have been developed and he provided census block groups of data defining
Eastside neighborhoods. He shared points of interest along the corridor and offered that while the information is live, it is not posted on the city’s website yet. Bezold shared that
the information would be available soon, publicly. He also offered that there will be data dashboards available to the CIAs. Lum suggested including surface lot information and
Bezold said that some surface lots are included. There is also discussion about getting
information from Lansing Township so that Red Cedar data can be included.
2000 Block Facade Update
Gillespie is setting up meetings with the property owners. Since Charlie Krupka is
unavailable, both Baumer and Lum have offered to join Gillespie when he speaks with
the individual properties to talk about the project costs. Gillespie is looking at setting up
these meetings soon.
Social District Update
Watkins has been in contact with the developers of the Red Cedar District. The Red
Cedar District will put up signage to reflect where the social district is within the area. The
Friday before St. Patrick’s Day (3/15) will be the launch date for the Red Cedar Social
District.
New Board Meeting Discussion
Watkins discussed two potential candidates to join the board, there is currently one
board seat open. Other Business None
Public Comment
None Adjournment Chair Lum adjourned the Michigan Avenue Board of Directors at 9:35 a.m.
Jonathan Lum, Chair
Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority