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MEETING OF THE CITY OF LANSING PUBLIC MEDIA AUTHORITY
HELD ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024, AT 3:00 P.M.
Members Present: Jason. Gabirel
Andy Kilpatrick
Desiree Kirkland
Gregory S. Venker
Others Present: Dominic Cochran
The meeting was held in-person, and called to order by Greg Venker, at 3:07 p.m. Jason Gabriel, Andy
Kilpatrick, Desiree Kirkland, and Greg Venker were physically present.
1. Review and Approve Bylaws:
Greg Venker reviewed and explained the Bylaws and that their adoption is the appropriate first action
for the Authority Board. Andy Kilpatrick made the motion to approve the Bylaws, Desiree Kirland
supported the motion. All in favor, adopted.
2. Selection of Initial Officers:
Greg Venker explained the next necessary action was for the Authority Board to select its officers.
There was general discussion about how the City Attorney is the Secretary, and the Finance Director is
the Treasurer, for the Lansing Building Authority, and there was consensus and willingness that those
roles continue for the beginning of the LPMA. There was discussion about whether it made sense for
Andy Kilpatrick to be President, as he is for LBA, or for Jason Gabriel given the nature of the project.
All agreed that Jason made more sense, and he was willing to accept the role. The slate was moved by
Greg Venker. All voted in favor, adopted.
3. Discuss Opportunities for Shared Services Agreement:
Dominic Cochran spoke about possibility of having a shared services agreement for supporting staff
with Downtown Lansing Inc, particularly the roll of Chief Financial Officer. This was agreed to be
discussed further. Greg Venker also discussed the utility of a resolution of cooperation between the City
and the Authority to formalize the interaction between the two bodies while the structure is being
designed and construction.
4. Other Business: None
5. Public Comment: None
6. Adjourn: Motion made by Jason Gabriel. The meeting adjourned by unanimous vote at 3:28 p.m.
I, 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.
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