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South Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
November 21, 2024
UA Local 333 Plumbers and Pipefitters
5405 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Lansing, MI 48911
Members Present: Amanda Defrees, Kristina Schmidgall, Dustin
Howard
Members Absent: Teresa Stokes, Don “Moose” Sober
Facilitator Present: Kahleea Washington (Lansing EDC)
Guests Present:
Public: Erin Buitendorp, Ali Bennett, Megyn Forest, Julie
Thomasmas. Coye Bouyer
Recorded by: Kahleea Washington (Lansing EDC) Call to Order/ Roll Call
Vice Chair Defrees called the meeting to order at 1:03
Approval of Meeting Minutes - Action
MOTION: Howard motioned to approve the minutes, and Schmidgall seconded.
YEAS: Unanimous
Discussion on the Art Competition Committee
Washington informed the board that she has been in contact with Lansing
School District representatives and will continue working with them and other
community stakeholders to organize the review committee. The board hopes to
have the committee assembled and the competition open in the spring.
Discussion on Corridor and TCP Projects
Washington notified the board that the street sign toppers were installed on the
north side of the corridor and she is hoping to organize a media event with the
Mayor’s team soon.
The board members were asked by the TCP grantors to come up with survey
question topics to ask the community at the upcoming TCP sponsored events.
The board member suggested asking questions related to traffic calming
measures, lighting, and an increase in green space.
Approval of P. Anderson MOU
Alex Watkins informed the board that in order to process the payment to Paul
Anderson (SWAG) they need to officially vote to approve the MOU.
Schmidgall motioned to approve the MOU, and Howard seconded.
YEAS: Unanimous Other Business
The board discussed the upcoming BWL activity on the corridor and the status of
the Metro Bowl.
Watkins informed the board about the recent changes to the City’s sign
ordinance. The Board asked for clarification on the sign ordinance enforcement.
Public Comment
NA
Adjournment
1:39
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Amanda Defrees
Chairperson, South Marting Luther King Jr. Blvd. Corridor Improvement Authority