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Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 3pm
Lansing Economic Development Corporation
401 S. Washington Sq. Suite 101, Lansing, MI 48933
Members Present: Robert Benstein, Diane Hartwell
Members Absent: Steven Bohnet, Jo Sihna, Bob Van Arkel
Facilitator Present: Alex Watkins
Guests Present: Kahleea Washington
Public: N/A
Recorded by: Alex Watkins
Call to Order/ Roll Call Robert Benstein calls meeting to order at 3:17pm,
Not enough member present for quorum. Approval of Lansing Gateway CIA Meeting Minutes (October 17, 2023) – Action
N/A Not enough member present for quorum.
Approval of Lansing Gateway CIA Meeting Minutes (Dec. 19, 2023) - Action
N/A Not enough member present for quorum.
Review of Section One of the Development and Financing Plan (Kahleea Washington)
Washington reviewed spoke briefly over the parts over the Development and
Financing Plan that had been covered at previous meetings, but then went into
more detail review of Sections I and II of the plan as well as the projects
suggestion from the corridor survey.
ARPA Funding Discussion
The board discussed the short-term projects from the Development and Finance
Plan. The board discussed traffic safety measures as well as looking at engaging
the city with a food truck Friday theme. Also discussed businesses west of the
Airport to Waverly and activating the Airport Tavern which is currently closed.
Washington went over some of the struggles with her placemaking project at
Reasoner Park. Washington also went over her plan to move the placemaking
project to a new location on the Corridor. Washington is going to continue to
work with local government and businesses to complete placemaking project.
Vote on 2024 Meeting Schedule and Board Elections N/A Not enough member present for quorum.
Projects Discussion
N/A
Other Business
Robert Benstein went over some of the projects being suggested by Lansing’s
Capitol City Airport. He talked about revisions to the Airport’s master plan and
opportunities and possible project to grow and expand the airport over the next
5 years.
Public Comment
N/A
Adjournment: Robert Benstein adjourned meeting at 3:58pm
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Robert Benstein, Chairman
Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority