HomeMy WebLinkAboutLansing Gateway CIA Meeting Minutes 9.17.24 Ir'
Andy Schur.Mayor
Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority
Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
September 17th, 2024 @ 3pm
Peckham Inc.
3510 Capital City Blvd, Lansing, MI 48906
Board Room
Members Present: Robert Benstein, Bob Vanarkel, Jo Sperry,
Members Absent: Diane Hartwell, Steven Bohnet
Facilitator Present: Kahleea Washington (Lansing EDC)
Guests Present: Alex Watkins
Public:
Recorded by: Kahleea Washington (Lansing EDC)
Call to Order/ Roll Call
Roll call at 3:16 pm
Approval of Lansing Gateway CIA Meeting Minutes (Aug. 20, 2024)- Action
Motion: Vanarkel
Support: Sperry
Updates on Board Administration
Washington updated the board on the transition in board management, future
administration efforts, and pursuing an EIN for the CIA.
Update on landscaping efforts
Washington updated the board on the landscaping effort at the median on the
east side of the corridor. The landscaping effort is expected to be complete by
the end of the month.
Update on the Lansing Gateway CIA Development and TIF Plan
Washington informed the board that the LGCIA's Development and TIF Plan was
passed by the City Council the following week and provided the next steps.
Discussion on ARPA Funds Allocation
Benstein proposed tabling the ARPA fund discussion for the next meeting to
allow all the board members to weigh in on the discussion
Other Business
The board had a lengthy discussion on board member recruitment and
marketing the board to business owners and resident. The board would like to
host an upcoming meeting at the Turner-Dodge location on the corridor.
Public Comment
NA
Adjournment: 4:10
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ert Benstein
Chairperson, Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority