HomeMy WebLinkAboutLansing Economic Development Corp Meeting Minutes 02.02.2024The Lansing EDC’s Mission is to improve the Lansing community by fostering
economic growth that is strategic, sustainable and equitable.
Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, February 02, 2024 – 8:30 AM
LEDC Office – 401 South Washington Sq. Ste. 101, Lansing, MI 48933
MINUTES
Members Present: Chair - Shelley Davis Boyd, Vice-Chair - Calvin Jones, Secretary - Dr.
Alane Laws-Barker, Chaz Carrillo, Jordan Sutton
Members Absent: Treasurer - Catherine Rathbun, Sandra Lupien, Michael McKissic,
Rawley Van Fossen
Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Kris Klein, Brandy Standler, Aurelius Christian,
Kahleea Washington, Alex Watkins, and Chelsea Dowler
Guests: Will Love (Rehmann), Tyler Baker (Maner Costerisan), Desiree
Kirkland (City of Lansing), Dustin Howard (Plumbers and
Pipefitters), DeShon Leek (BWL Commission), Ed Bracamontes
(IUPAT)
Call to Order/Roll Call
Chair Davis Boyd called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to order at 8:33
AM.
New Lansing EDC staff member, Chelsea Dowler was introduced to the board of directors.
Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes – Friday, January 12, 2024 (ACTION)
(Reconvened at 9:22 AM)
MOTION: Member Carrillo moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from the Friday,
January 12, 2024, Board of Directors meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by member Laws-
Barker.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
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Lansing EDC FY2022/2023 Audited Financial Statements (ACTION)
Will Love from Rehmann presented the June 30, 2023 audit. Love directed the board to a few
items within the audit reports where changes occurred from the previous year, notably an
increase in revenue from the ARPA grant. No material weaknesses were found.
MOTION: Member Laws-Barker moved to approve the Lansing EDC FY2022/2023 Audited
Financial Statements, as presented. Motion seconded by member Jones.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
(Meeting temporarily adjourned)
Memorandum of Understanding - CEDAM Placemaking Grant (ACTION)
MOTION: Member Jones moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding - CEDAM
Placemaking Grant, as presented. Motion seconded by member Carrillo.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
FY2023/2024 Budget Amendment - CEDAM Placemaking Grant (ACTION)
MOTION: Member Laws-Barker moved to approve FY2023/2024 Budget Amendment - CEDAM
Placemaking Grant, as presented. Motion seconded by member Jones.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
LEED Initiative Update
Aurelius Christian shared that the first cohort of the Empower Program has graduated.
Participants were very thankful for the program.
Programs and Corridor Updates
Alex Watkins discussed the Michigan Avenue website project to assist businesses during
construction. The Façade Improvement Program application is now open.
Kahleea Washington discussed the placemaking project with CEDAM as well as CIA updates.
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Project Updates
Dorshimer addressed the board concerning the Governor’s Strategic Site Readiness Program
Grant awarded $19 million dollars for development of the Racer Trust site that is located off
Verlinden on the City border.
Office Update
Dorshimer noted that LEDC will be adding two work spaces and one new employee very soon.
Open Forum for LEDC Board Members
Davis Boyd invited everyone to the M3 Connections and Coffee networking event.
Other Business
None.
Public Comment
Guests introduced themselves and commended the work being done in the City of Lansing.
Adjournment
Chair Davis Boyd called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to
adjournment at 10:06 AM.
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Karl Dorshimer, President, and CEO
Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)