HomeMy WebLinkAboutLansing Economic Development Corporation Meeting Minutes 07.12.24The Lansing EDC’s Mission is to improve the Lansing community by fostering
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Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, July 12, 2024 – 8:30 AM
Grewal Hall, 224 South Washington Sq. Lansing, MI 48933 MINUTES
Members Present: Chair - Shelley Davis Boyd, Vice-Chair - Calvin Jones,
Secretary - Dr. Alane Laws-Barker, Chaz Carrillo,
Sandra Lupien, Rawley Van Fossen
Members Absent: Treasurer - Catherine Rathbun, Jordan Sutton, Michael
McKissic
Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Kris Klein, Brandy Standler, Aurelius
Christian, Alex Watkins, and Chelsea Dowler
Guests:
1) Call to Order/Roll Call
Chair Davis Boyd called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to
order at 9:13 AM.
2) Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes – Friday, June 07, 2024 (ACTION)
MOTION: Member Lupien moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from the
Friday, June 7, 2024, Board of Directors meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by
member Laws-Barker.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
3) Financial Update
Standler updated the board that revenue continues to exceed projections. Assets
have increased from last fiscal year. Irie Smoke Shack will likely be paying off the
loan within the next few months. Audit will be scheduled for late Fall.
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4) EGLE Environmental Justice Impact Grant Application (ACTION)
Dowler presented an application for an EGLE grant for 2215 E. Michigan Avenue to be
renovated for childcare use. Asbestos and lead remediation and air quality.
MOTION: Member Van Fossen moved to approve the EGLE Environmental Justice
Impact Grant Application, as presented. Motion seconded by member Lupien.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
5) LEED Initiative: Developer Diversification Technical Assistance Provider
Christian discussed the objectives concerning Developer Diversification Training. Grow
America will be a partner in this initiative. Cost would be $80,000. Up to 25 in the
Cohort.
6) Corridor Updates
Washington addressed the board with updates regarding the activity with the CIA
boards. She also mentioned the placemaking project that is taking place with
conjunction with the Arts Council.
7) Projects Update
Klein updated the board regarding the New Vision project. An overview may be
presented at the August meeting. Moving forward with the Site Readiness Grant
(SSRP) Verlinden Racer Trust site. Grant agreement may be ready at the August
board meeting.
8) Operations Update
EDC website RFP has been made public. Closes August 9th. EDFS position closed
last month. Hopefully will have an update next meeting.
9) Open Forum for LEDC Board Members
Jones mentioned that dollars are coming to Lansing and that leadership in the
legislature is making great efforts and thanks them for their efforts.
10) Other Business
None.
11) Public Comment
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None.
12) Adjournment
Chair Davis Boyd called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to
adjournment at 9:48 AM.
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Karl Dorshimer, President, and CEO
Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)