HomeMy WebLinkAboutLansing Economic Development Corporation Minutes 3.07.25The Lansing EDC’s Mission is to improve the Lansing community by fostering
economic growth that is strategic, sustainable and equitable.
Board of Directors Meeting
Friday, March 07, 2025 – 8:30 AM
Lansing EDC Office - 401 S. Washington Sq. Suite 101, Lansing, MI 48933
MINUTES
Members Present: Chair - Shelley Davis Boyd, Vice-Chair - Calvin Jones,
Secretary - Dr. Alane Laws-Barker, Treasurer - Catherine
Rathbun, Jordan Sutton, Chaz Carrillo, Jonathan Smith,
Rawley Van Fossen
Members Absent: Dr. Alane Laws-Barker, Jordan Sutton
Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Kris Klein, Brandy Standler, Aurelius
Christian, Alex Watkins, Chelsea Dowler, Kahleea
Washington, Shay Manawar, and Kimberly Lavon
Guests:
Call to Order/Roll Call
Chair Davis Boyd called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to order at
08:31 A.M.
Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes – Friday, February 07, 2025 (ACTION)
MOTION: Member Jones moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from Friday, February
07, 2025, Board of Directors meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by member Van Fossen.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
LEDC Audit
Standler informed the board that confirmation on a few receivables from the City is in
process and once those are received Rehmann can conclude the audit. It is hopeful that there
will be a presentation at the April board meeting.
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FY2025 Budget Amendment for Thriving Communities RMI Grant Acceptance
(ACTION)
MOTION: Member Carrillo moved to approve the Budget Amendment for Thriving
Communities RMI Grant Acceptance, as presented. Motion supported by member Rathbun.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
Corridor Updates
Washington explained that the CATA Bus Shelter Art Competition for the bus shelter is in full
swing. Thrive program applications are also now open. There will be a community gathering
on Michigan Ave. construction.
Façade Improvement Program
Overview was done during Annual Report Preview.
LEED Initiative Update
Christian noted that the Developer Training Program applications open in April and program
should launch late May or early June. Enhanced Grant award notifications are in process. The
LEED initiative was highlighted at the Mayor’s State of the City address. Christian shared a
video that provided and overview of the program.
Project Updates
Manawar updated the board on the status of the SSRP grant. Dorshimer mentioned the
updates regarding the building of the new City Hall, Ovation, and other projects that have
been approved.
Klein guided the board through a preview of the Annual Report.
Committee Reports
Site Committee: Manawar discussed the two sites on N. Grand River, and S. Cedar. The
committee will be reconvening to further discuss the feedback that has been collected.
Dowler recapped the discussions regarding project priorities and aligning a policy with
regional efforts. The current Brownfield Process and Policy is further being reviewed.
Governance Committee Reports:
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Rathbun provided a review comments and recommendations. Policies are being reviewed
and future meetings being set.
Open Forum for LEDC Board Members
Rathbun mentioned that Chair Davis Boyd will be speaking at Athena on March 20th.
Other Business
Chair Davis-Boyd announced that Jordan Sutton provided a resignation to the board of
directors. It has been accepted.
It was announced that Karl Dorshimer will retire at the end of June, 2025.
Discussion took place regarding filling the position of President & CEO.
Public Comment
None.
Adjournment
Chair Davis Boyd called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to
adjournment at 9:14 A.M.
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Karl Dorshimer, President & CEO
Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)