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MEETING OF THE CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC MEDIA AUTHORITY
HELD ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2024, AT 3:00 P.M.
Members Present:
Jason Gabirel, Chair
Andy Kilpatrick, At-Large
Desiree Kirkland, Treasurer
Gregory S. Venker, Secretary
Others Present: Dominic Cochran
Emily Linden
The meeting was held in-person, and called to order by Greg Venker, at 3:12 p.m. Jason Gabriel, Andy
Kilpatrick, Desiree Kirkland, and Greg Venker were physically present.
1. Discuss /Review of Chief Financial Officer:
Greg Venker presented the contract for Chief Financial Officer, Greg Venker explained this is based on
the City's documents for contract employees. Salary and scope of services were reviewed, as was the
capability of the candidate Emily Linden. Jason Gabriel made the motion to approve the contract and
hiring of Emily Linden. All voted in favor, adopted.
2. Discuss /Review Resolution of Cooperation with City:
Greg Venker presented the Resolution of Cooperation between the City and Authority, to make clear the
relationship between the parties and regular exchanges with Authority employees and City employees.
Dominic Cochran asked clarifying questions, and sections of the Resolution were pointed out. All voted
in favor, adopted.
3. Discuss Opportunities for Shared Services Agreement:
Continued discussion on Shared Services with Downtown Lansing, Inc. After executing her employment
contract, Emily will reach out to Cathleen Edgerly about this possibility and see what they are willing to
do.
4. Other Business: None
5. Public Comment: None
6. Adjourn: Motion made by Andy Kilpatrick. The meeting adjourned by unanimous vote at 3:47 p.m.
1, Gregory S. Venker, certify that I am the Secretary of the Lansing Public Media Authority, and the meeting
was duly noticed and constituted as a meeting of the board.
Greg ry nker, Secretary Date