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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 DLI Meeting MinutesDowntown Lansing Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes DLI Conference Room February 11, 2016 @ 11:30 a.m. Members Present: JV Anderton, Karl Dorshimer, Phil Clacko, Doug Johns Jr. Tameko Richards Members Absent: Terry Carella rte, Board Advisor Present: Austin Ashley A Board Advisors Absent: Jessica Yorko c Guests Present: Steve Kolonich C-1 c3 Staff Present: Mindy Biladeau, Brittney Reiley, Layna Anderson C—) Staff Absent: None --tka 111 ` _< —0 -Qc I. CALL TO ORDER r` T. Carella called the meeting to order at 11:41 a.m, n � II. CITIZENS COMMENTS: None III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND MINUTES: D. Johns motioned to approve the minutes of the December 15 meeting. T. Richards seconded. Motion passed unanimously. IV. OTCA UPDATE Ashley presented the OTCA update. He noted that the OTCA has the chocolate walk planned for February 11. The OTCA Annual Meeting was last week, and brought in five new board members. He noted that Taste and Tour is planned for April 9"i. V. COMMUNITY POLICING UPDATE M. Biladeau noted that downtown has been having very little issues from a police perspective. VI. DOWNTOWN MAINTENANCE UPDATE & REPORT S. Kolonich noted that Lake State has been working to clear snow in a timely fashion. VII. CORRESPONDENCE: M. Biladeau noted that the Lansing Arts Gallery thanked DLI for promoting their event which brought in more attendance and sales because of our promotion. M. Biladeau noted that J. Yorko was appointed to serve as the DLI Board Council liaison once again. VIII. REPORTS Board President's Report -T. Carella • No report Director's Report -M. Biladeau • M. Biladeau reminded the board that the DLT Board retreat is on February 16. • M. Biladeau presented the board with the DLI annual report. She noted that this will be sent to all businesses, stakeholders and state and local officials. Committee Reports • K. Dorshimer gave an update of the Business Development Committee. He noted that they are working on signage for available storefronts along Washington Square (there are 6) with suggested uses for each space based on Market Study data and by working with each property owner. Ile also noted that the Oliver Towers redevelopment is in the works which will be micro unit apartments. • M. Biladeau gave an update on the promotions Committee on behalf of T. Carella. She noted that the Lansing Adventures Club has been launched and is being really well received. Band recruitment has also started for Taste of Downtown. • D. Johns Jr. gave an update on the Design Committee. Ile noted that business extension permits have been sent to 2415 permit holders. The DLI sign and furniture grant program is still in effect for this year. • P. Clacko gave an update on the Organization committee. He noted that the committee is working on website upgrades and bought a new camera. Website upgrades include a resource section for documents, video in rotating image gallery on the home page, making sure all website links are clickable and take you directly to that site. • T. Richard gave an up an update on the Public Spaces Committee. They have 3 new members from the MEDC. They are planning Capital City Clean Sweep -annual spring clean-up- as well as Downtown Planting Day -both in May. They are working on ordering and installing 25 planter boxes on the Michigan Ave. and Michigan drive bridges this spring. Dates for Capitol Lawn Family Movie Nights are Friday, August 12 and 19 at dusk. Financial Report: The committee reviewed the December and January financial reports. P. Clacko motioned to place the financial report on file and K. Dorshimer seconded. Motion passed unanimously. VIIII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS + Review of Budget • The board reviewed preliminary draft projections for FY 16. M. Biladeau noted that the FY 17 budget will be presented to the board soon. + Board Recruitment + M. Biladeau noted that we have potential board member meetings set up. Officer elections will be held after all board spots are filled. XII. Adjourn T. Richard motioned to adjourn at 12:35 p.m. P. Clacko seconded. Motion passed Minutes by J.V Anderton f ,r Downtown Lansing Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes DLI Conference Room March 29, 2016 Members Present: Terry Carella, Phil Clacko, Karl Dorshimer, Doug Johns Jr Anderton Members Absent: None Board Advisors Present: Austin Ashley Board Advisors Absent: Jessica Yorko Guest Present: Officer Matt Salmon Staff Present: Mindy Biladeau, Layna Anderson, Brittney Reiley Staff Absent: None I. Call to Order T. Carella called the meeting to order at 3:32 p.m. Tameko Richard, J.V. � � N n cfs y,. � N r 'L7 c-� II. Citizen's Comments None ca M. Approval of Agenda and Minutes K. Dorshimer motioned to approve the agenda for the March 29, 2016 meeting and the minutes from the February board meeting. D. Johns seconded. Motion passed unanimously. IV. Old Town Commercial Update A. Ashley informed the board that a new executive committee took office. He provided an update on Old Town events: Taste and Tour is April 9"' and Spring Cleanup is 4/16. He also noted that he sent a request via email to shift grant funds from marketing to trash cans and trash collection. V. Community Policing Update Officer Matt Salmon was present to give an update of downtown form a police perspective. March was a calm month and policing went well on St. Patrick's Day. He noted that additional officers will be assigned to walk downtown as the weather warms up. He encouraged the board to contact him if anyone has policing concerns. Additionally, LPD purchased body cameras and training will be taking place soon. VI. Downtown Maintenance Update and Report No Report. VII. Correspondence None VIII. Reports Presidents Report -T. Carella T. Carella informed the board that she is scheduled to have lunch with the Mayor and the OTCA board president next week. Director's Report -M. Biladeau The Outfield Tour: Board and committee members are invited to take a tour of The Outfield on Friday, April I at 3:30 PM followed by Happy Hour at Lansing Brewing Company. The group 70 �+1 n T1 CD will meet in the parking lot, at the west entry to the building, near the entry to The View and Good Hops at the ballpark. PSD District B Grant Evaluations & FY 17 Applications: Grant evaluation forms were sent to grant recipients, OTCA, MICA and Keys to the City, for FYI on March 9. They are due to later than May 15 so we can get recipients the remaining fifty percent of their grant awards before June 39, 2016. The board discussed that they would like to keep the grant program the same for FY 17 as it was for FYI 6. Downtown Business Update: JB's Sarine Shop is looking to open late May/early June in the Knapp's building, Capital City Home Brewing Supply is now open at 623 E. Michigan Ave., and Hack's Key Shop moved out to downtown to REO Town because they needed more space. Committee Reports • K. Dorshimer gave an update of the Business Development Committee. He noted that the committee is working on vacant storefront signs that will be placed in the windows of vacant storefronts. This project will be completed in the next month. They are also working on the 2016 annual Business Owner Survey. • T, Carella gave an update of the Promotions Committee. The committee is working on the Lansing Adventure Club as well as Taste of Downtown. • B. Reiley gave an update on the Design Committee. She noted that business extension permits have been delivered and are starting to come in. • M. Biladeau gave an update on the Public Spaces Committee. She noted that planter boxes for the Michigan Ave Bridge and Museum Drive Bridge have been delivered and will be installed in May. The 9`h annual Capital City Clean Sweep is May 3`d and she encouraged the board members to volunteer. Planting day is May 24`x', and we will be recruiting 25-30 volunteers for this annual event. The committee is working on planning movie night on the capital lawn again this summer. This event is expanding to two nights this year because of its success and will take place on Friday, August 12 and 19. Inside Out and the Lego Movie will be shown. Finally, the Adopt a Spot program is gearing up to begin again soon. • J. Anderton gave an update on the Organization committee. He noted that Social Media is growing, the website enhancements have been completed, and the committee is working on planning the annual meeting for August. Additionally the committee is going to be fonning a sub- committee to work on video projects for the website and social media. Layna Anderson in conjunction with the committee is developing an annual social media strategy too. Financial Report -K. Dorshimer K. Dorshimer gave an overview of the February Financial Reports. Financial Reports approved and filed: D. Johns moves, J.V. Anderton supports, motion approved anonymously. VIIII. Discussion/Action Items A. Resolution in support for Michigan Main Street Branding Service The Promotions Committee applied for an application based service through Michigan Main Street for assistance with the branding of downtown and possible districts developing within our downtown. If approved for the service, there is no cost to DLI. The board motioned to approve the resolution in support of the Promotion Committee's application for this service. T. Carella motioned in support, P. Clacko seconded, motion approved anonymously. B. FY17 Budget Review M. Biladeau reviewed the FY 17 Budget with the Board. D. Johns moves to approve FY 17 Budget as presented. The board did have one question about the Design line item which M. Biladeau will look into it and update the board. T. Carella supports, motion approved anonymously. C. Annual Board Retreat Summary The DLI Board Retreat Plan provided by Michigan Main Street was reviewed by the board. The board had no changes. FY 17 Board goals will be shared with all committee chairs so work work planning can begin. X. Other Business: None XI. Adjourn Adjournment moved by T. Richards; K. Dorshimer supports, motion approved anonymously at 4:46pm Minutes by:.. J.V. Anderton, Secretary Downtown Lansing Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes DLI Conference Room April 14, 2016 Members Present: Terry Carella, Phil Clacko, Karl Dorshimer, Doug Johns Jr (phone), J.V. Anderton Members Absent: None Board Advisors Present: Austin Ashley Board Advisors Absent: Jessica Yorko Guest Present: Officer Matt Salmon, Steve Kolonich Staff Present: Mindy Biladeau, Layna Anderson, Brittney Reiley Staff Absent: None I. Call to Order T. Carella called the meeting to order at 11:56 a.m. II. Citizen's Comments None (phone), Tameko Richard III. Approval of Agenda and Minutes K. Dorshimer motioned to approve the agenda for the April 14, 2016 meeting and the minutes from the March board meeting. J. Anderton seconded. Motion passed unanimously. IV. Old Town Commercial Update A. Ashley informed the board OTCA is gearing up for festival season. V. Community Policing Update Officer Matt Salmon was present to give an update of downtown fi-om a police perspective. He noted that additional officers will be assigned to walk downtown as the weather warms up. The Lansing police department is now using body cameras. LPD is also actively hiring. VI. Downtown Maintenance Update and Report Downtown maintenance has been going well. VII. Correspondence None VIII. Reports Presidents Report -T. Carella T. Carella informed the board that she had lunch with the Mayor and the OTCA board president, and that the meeting went well. Director's Report -M. Biladeau -The 2016 Adopt a Spot coordinator will be on boarded very soon. The program is set to begin in May. -All committees have been busy brainstorming new work plans for FY 17. - The Board of Water and Light will be doing lead pipe replacement in downtown during the month of May, DLT is working with the businesses to ensure that they have accurate information. This will lead to road closures in downtown. -Downtown Business Update: JB's Sarine Shop is looking to open late May/early June in the Knapp's building, Whipped Bakery is moving to 216 S. Washington and plans to open in May. Committee Reports • K. Dorshimer gave an update of the Business Development Committee. He noted that the committee is working on vacant storefront signs that will be placed in the windows of vacant storefronts. This project will be completed by the end of the week. • T. Carella gave an update of the Promotions Committee. The committee is working on the Lansing Adventure Club as well as Taste of Downtown. The committee received a grant from Michigan Main Street to assist in branding the various districts Downtown. • D. Johns gave an update on the Design Committee. IIe noted that business extension permits have been delivered and are starting to come in. The fiirniture and sign grants are still available. • T. Richards gave an update on the Public Spaces Committee. She noted that planter boxes for the Michigan Ave Bridge and Museum Drive Bridge have been delivered and will be installed in May. The 9`h annual Capital City Clean Sweep is May 3,d. Planting day is May 24`x', and we will be recruiting 25-30 volunteers for this annual event. • J. Anderton gave an update on the Organization committee. He noted that the committee is working on securing a location for the annual meeting. Financial Report -K. Dorshimer K. Dorshimer gave an overview of the March Financial Reports. Financial Reports approved and filed: P. Clacko moves, J.Anderton supports, motion approved anonymously. VIIII. Discussion/Action Items A. OTCA Grant Request Change K. Dorshrimer motioned to approve requested changes by OTCA per letter of 3/29/16 for 2015- 16 Creative places grant. The specific changes include: -Holiday Decor grant amount is amended from $3,000 to $3,173 -Trash Pickup grant amount is amended from $2,500 to $4,580 -Online Marketing grant amount is amended from $5,950 to $1,818 -Baskets, Benches and Trash cans grant amount is amended from $3,550 to $5,429 P. Clacko seconded this motion. Motion approved anonymously. B. Business Extension Permits -District B Permit Fee M. Biladeau informed the board that OTCA is requesting to retain 100% of business extension permit fee revenue that is derived from businesses in PSD district B. T. Carella noted that this discussion needs to be explored further with additional stakeholders. X. Other Business: None XI. Adjourn Adjournment moved by K. Dorshimer, P. Clacko supports. Motion approved anonymously at 12:56pm f r i j Minutes by: J.V. Anderton, Secretary Downtown Lansing Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes DLI Conference Room May 26, 2016 Members Present: Terry Carella, Karl Dorshimer, Doug Johns Jr., Tameko Richards, J.V. Anderton Members Absent: Phil Clacko Board Advisors Present: None Board Advisors Absent: Austin Ashley, Jessica Yorko Guest Present: Officer Matt Salmon, Jamie Schriner-Hooper Staff Present: Mindy Biladeau, Staff Absent: Layna Anderson, Brittney Reiley I. Call to Order c T. Carella called the meeting to order at 11:32 a,m. ry n � II. Citizen's Comments Nones` C�' r-- N .. III. Approval of Agenda and Minutes 7 D. Johns motioned to approve the agenda for the May 26, 2016 meeting and the minutes from the April 14 board meeting. K. Dorshimer seconded. Motion passed unanimously. IV. Old Town Commercial Update J. Schriner-Hooper gave the OTCA update. She informed the board that a meeting is scheduled on May 27`x' to discuss District B assessment and business extension permits. She also informed the board the OTCA is prepping for festival season. V. Community Policing Update Officer Matt Salmon was present to give an update of downtown from a police perspective. He noted that there have been very minimal problems downtown. He added that the LPD is adding 7 more community policing spots in Lansing. VI. Downtown Maintenance Update and Report M. Biladeau reported that downtown maintenance has been going well. The Public Spaces Committee will be doing a walkthrough of Stadium District to identify possible maintenance issues. VII. Correspondence None VIII. Reports Presidents Report -T. Carella T. Carella informed the board that the Annual Meeting will be on August 1711' from 5-7 at Lansing Brewing Company. Director's Report -M. Biladeau -The 2016 Adopt a Spot coordinator -Hannah Wolfe- has been on -boarded and the program is off to a great start. Hannah is a junior at MSU. -All committees have been busy brainstonning new work plans for FY 17. C7 •i FTi C - Silver Bells 2016 is off to a great start- and sponsorship rewewals have been coming in. -B. Reiley and L. Anderson are representing DLI at the National Main Street Conference in Milwaukee. They will be presenting a report on what they learned during the conference at the June board meeting. Committee Reports o K. Dorshimer gave an update of the Business Development Committee. He noted that the committee completed the vacant storefront signage project. They are working on distributing surveys to businesses for the annual business owner's survey. They are also doing work planning. • T. Carella gave an update of the Promotions Committee. The committee is working on the Lansing Adventure Club as well as Taste of Downtown. ® D. Johns gave an update on the Design Committee. He noted that the committee is working on business extension permitting. The committee is also busy doing work planning. ® T. Richards gave an update on the Public Spaces Committee. She noted that planter boxes for the Michigan Ave Bridge and Museum Drive Bridge have been installed. The 9`h annual Capital City Clean Sweep and Planting day were both successful events. She also noted that power washing of sidewalks Downtown will be occurring soon. • J. Anderton gave an update on the Organization committee. He noted that the committee is working on work planning. Financial Report -K. Dorshimer K. Dorshimer gave an overview of the April Financial Reports. Financial Reports approved and filed: D. Johns moves, J.Anderton supports, motion approved anonymously. VIIII. Discussion/Action Items A. Creative Places Transformation Grant Program Evaluation Reviews B. MMS Resource Team Visit C. FYI Year- End Projection X. Other Business: None XI. Adjourn Adjournment moved by D. Johns, K.;Dorshrimer supports. Motion approved anonymously at 12:50 pm Minutes by: J.V. Anderton, Secretary Downtown Lansing Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes DLI Conference Room June 28, 2016 Members Present: Terry Carella, Karl Dorshimer, Doug Johns Jr., Phil Clacko, J.V. Anderton Members Absent: Tameko Richards Board Advisors Present: None Board Advisors Absent:Jessica Yorko Guest Present: Steve Kolonich, Rick Preuss, Dean Johnson Staff Present: Mindy Biladeau, Layna Anderson, Brittney Reiley Staff Absent: None I. Call to Order T. Carella called the meeting to order at 11:35 a.m. II. Citizen's Comments None III. Approval of Agenda and Minutes P. Clacko motioned to approve the agenda for the June 28, 2016 meeting and the minu ei;P from the May 26, 2016 board meeting. D. Johns seconded. Motion passed unanimously,; N to IV. Old Town Commercial Update R. Preuss gave the OTCA update. He informed the board that the Festival of the Sun and Moon was very successful. Arts Night Out is scheduled for July I in Old Town, The Turner St, Outdoor Theater is taking place once again this summer. The OTCA is accepting applications for the executive director position, V. Community Policing Update M. Biladeau encouraged the board to reach out to Officer Salmon with any issues or concerns they may have. LPD has been on bike throughout the downtown district and have been maintaining a strong presence downtown. VI. Downtown Maintenance Update and Report S. Kolonich reported that maintenance has been going great. Lake State has been working on putting mulch downtown, as well as painting trash cans, benches, railings and meters. VII.. Correspondence M. Biladeau noted that two Taste of Downtown Tickets were donated to the Mini -Maker Foundation for their silent auction per the approval of board president T. Carella. VIII. Reports Presidents Report -T. Carella T. Carella informed the board that the promotions committee is working on a wine pairing event that will take place at Cooley Law Stadium this winter in Feb/March. Director's Report -M. Biladeau -All committees have been working on Work Plans for FY 17. Board members will be getting packages prior to the July board meeting for review in preparation for discussion. -District B business extension permits continue to come into DLI for approval. DLI will be working with the City and OTCA to ensure that all items in the right of way are permitted. - Arnett Muldrow is the firm that has been selected for our branding service grant from Michigan Main Street. A kickoff meeting will take place in August. -Creative Placemaking grants are due by Friday July I at 5 p.m. To date, one application has been received. - Corbin Design is the firm that has been selected to complete our Wayfinding Design. A kickoff meeting will take place in August. -Whipped has opened downtown, JB's Sarnie shop is opening in July, Tom Chee will be renovated into a new business, and C2AE will be moving to the Hollister building this September. Committee Reports • K. Dorshimer gave an update of the Business Development Committee. He noted that the committee completed the vacant storefront signage project. They are analyzing data compiled from the annual business owner's survey. They are also working on creating an agenda for the August business huddle meeting. • T. Carella gave an update of the Promotions Committee. The committee is working on the Lansing Adventure Club which 21 businesses will participate. The Scripps -Howard foundation granted $1,250 to this program. Taste of Downtown is July 30. • D. Johns gave an update on the Design Committee. He noted that the committee is working on business extension permitting. The committee is also hoping to get a sign grant application from JB's Sarnie Shop and Whipped. • M. Biladeau gave an update on the Public Spaces Committee. She noted that planter boxes for the Michigan Ave Bridge and Museum Drive Bridge have been installed. The Family Capitol Lawn Movie Nights will take place on August 12 and 19 and the movies that will be shown are The Lego Movie and Inside Out. • J. Anderton gave an update on the Organization committee. He noted that social media numbers are up and annual meeting planning is underway. Financial Report -K. Dorshimer K. Dorshimer gave an overview of the May Financial Reports. Financial Reports approved and filed: P. Clacko moves, D. Johns supports, motion approved anonymously. VIIII. Discussion/Action Items A. Museum Drive Project D. Johnson gave the board an update and overview of the Museum drive project. This project will be taking place this summer. B. MMS Resource Team Visit The MMS resource team visit will be July 19- July 21". The board will need to attend the Kickoff Meeting on July 20; 8-9:30 and the Wrap up meeting on July 21; 12-1:30. All other stakeholder meetings have been coordinated and we are received good feedback on participation. C. MMS Year -End Accreditation Self -Assessment Survey T. Carella reminded the board that the self-assessment packet is due by July 29"'. Our year end Accreditation visit will be in October. All board members and committee chairs need to fill this out. X. Other Business: None XI. Adjourn Adjournment moved by P. Clacko, K. Dorshimer supports. Motion approved anonymously at 12:50 pm Minutes by: J.V. Anderton, Secretary Downtown Lansing Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes DLI Conference Room August 24, 2016 Members Present: Terry Carella, Karl Dorshimer, Doug Johns Jr., Phil Clacko, J.V. Anderton, Summer Schriner, Tameko Richards (via phone) Members Absent: None Board Advisors Present: Vanessa Shafer �-- Board Advisors Absent: Jessica Yorko Guest Present: Jimmy Baumgras, Officer Tony Rodriguez ci C7% Staff Present: Mindy Biladeau, Layna Anderson, Brittney Reiley Staff Absent: None I. Call to Order T. Carella called the meeting to order at 11:37 a.m. � II. Citizen's Comments N None eft III. Approval of Agenda and Minutes P. Clacko motioned to approve the agenda for the August 24, 2016 meeting and the minutes from the June 28, 2016 board meeting. K. Dorshimer seconded. Motion passed unanimously. IV. Old Town Commercial Update V. Shafer gave the OTCA update. She informed the board that Scrapfest was very successful. Arts Night Out has also been a very successful event that is put on by the Arts Council of Greater Lansing. V. Community Policing Update T. Rodriguez introduced himself to the Board as the new Downtown Lansing Community Police Officer. Ile looks forward to working with everyone, and encouraged the board to reach out to him with any concerns. VI. Downtown Maintenance Update and Report J. Baumgras reported that maintenance has been going well. Maintenance for Taste of Downtown went great as well. Lake State is going to begin prepping trees on Michigan Ave. for lights for the Holiday season. VII. Correspondence None. VIII. Reports Presidents Report -T. Carella T. Carella informed the board that the Taste of Downtown was a great event that attracted about 1,000 attendee's despite the weather, The Lansing Adventure Club kicked off for the first time this year, and just winded down. The promotions committee is reviewing this promotion in order to improve it for 2017. Director's Report -M. Biladeau District B business extension permits have been received from most Old Town businesses; however there are a few that have not submitted applications. These have been turned over to the Lansing Public Service Department who will be sending out violation notices. Arnett Muldrow is the firm that has been selected for our branding service from Michigan Main Street. A kickoff meeting will take place September 6-8 with our consultants and Steering Committee. During this time we will also be meeting with a variety of stakeholder groups to receive input. We kicked off our Wayfinding Project this month with Corbin Design and project partners. Silver Bells planning is in full swing. Fundraising and planning is going well. The Samie Shop is set to open in early September in the Knapp's building. The property at 210 S. Washington Sq. just sold to new owners who are looking to open a new restaurant this fall. Hot Chicken Kitchen will be opening soon at 123 S. Washington Square. Committee Reports • K. Dorshimer gave an update of the Business Development Committee. He noted that the committee has a new chair: Christine Zarkovich who is with the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Christine is also being appointed to the Board. • T. Carella gave an update of the Promotions Committee. The committee is working on a wine and food pairin event at Cooley Law School Stadium. Trick or Treat on the Square is scheduled for October 24". Breakfast with Santa returns November 19-20 at Troppo. • D. Johns gave an update on the Design Committee. Firefly Hot Yoga Bar has been approved for a sign grant. • B. Reiley gave an update on the Public Spaces Committee. She noted that planter boxes for the Michigan Ave Bridge and Museum Drive Bridge are going to be re -planted with mums for the fall. Movie Nights for August 12 was cancelled due to inclement weather, and the movie night for August 19 was very successful and brought over 250 people downtown. The adopt a spot program received a $500 grant from the Wild Ones Red Cedar Chapter to do some replanting in a few rain gardens on E. Michigan Ave. • J. Anderton gave an update on the Organization committee. He noted that the Annual meeting was successful. Josh Holiday was recognized as the Main Street Volunteer of the Year, Michelle Cross was recognized as the Silver Bells Volunteer of the Year, Sparrow Medical Supply and Kositchek's were recognized as the Adopt a Spot volunteers of the year. The committee has formed a video subcommittee. Student Welcome back event is set for September 8 at Lansing Brewing Company from 3-7 PM for Davenport, WMU-Cooley Law School & LCC students. Event sponsors include WMU-Cooley, LCC, Davenport, Gillespie Group, LSJ and the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Financial Report -K. Dorshimer K. Dorshimer gave an overview of the June and July Financial Reports. Financial Reports approved and filed: P. Clacko moves, D. Johns supports, motion approved unanimously. VIIII. Discussion/Action Items A. FY17 Main Street Work Plans The board reviewed annual work plans from the Public Spaces, Design, Business Development, Promotions and Organization Committees and had a lengthy discussion in relation to their goals for the year. D. Johns motioned to approve all work plans with the exception of the Public Space's Gateway Signage work plan. The balance will be placed in the organizational expenses budget. P. Clacko seconded. Motion approved unanimously. B. Creative Places Grant Application Evaluations The board reviewed Creative Places Grant evaluations for applications that were received by the deadline for projects/programming in District B of the PSD. Lengthy discussion took place. T. Carella motioned to approve the following grant awards: - $ 18,000 to be granted to the OTCA for Infrastructure/Beautification, Sign & Mural Grant Program and trash removal/maintenance within the public right of way. - $2,000 to be granted to MICA for Jazz/Blues Festivals -$2,000 to be granted to the Arts Council of Greater Lansing for Arts Night Out in Old Town D. Johns seconded this motion and the board approved unanimously. X. Other Business: None XI. Adjourn Adjournment moved by D. Johns, K. Dorshimer s6pports. Motion approved unanimously at 1:12 pm fr Minutes by: J.V. Anderton, Secretary Downtown Lansing Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes DLI Conference Room September 8, 2016 Members Present: Terry Carella, Karl Dorshimer, Doug Johns Jr., Phil Clacko, J.V. Anderton, Summer Schriner, Christine Zarkovich Members Absent: Tameko Richards Board Advisors Present: Vanessa Shafer Board Advisors Absent: Jessica Yorko Guest Present: None 0 ''- CX. Staff Present: Mindy Biladeau, Layna Anderson, Brittney Reiley i n o Staff Absent: None —+ _ N I. Call to Order T. Carella called the meeting to order at 11:40 a.m. C"? N II. Citizen's Comments t._ rri w None r! III. Approval of Agenda and Minutes K. Dorshimer motioned to approve the agenda for the September 8, 2016 meeting and the minutes from the August 24, 2016 board meeting. D. Johns seconded. Motion passed unanimously. IV. Old Town Commercial Update V. Shafer gave the OTCA update. She informed the board that OTCA is working on planning Octoberfest. V. Community Policing Update No Report. VI. Downtown Maintenance Update and Report M. Biladeau reported that maintenance has been going great. Lake State is going to begin prepping trees downtown for lights for the holiday season. VII. Correspondence None. VIII. Reports Presidents Report -T. Carella T. Carella informed the board that the promotions committee is reviewing the Lansing Adventure Club event in order to improve it for 2017. Director's Report -M. Biladeau -District B business extension permits have been received from most Old Town businesses; however there are a few that have not submitted applications. These have been turned over to the Lansing Public Service Department. - Arnett Muldrow is the firm that has been selected for our branding service grant from Michigan Main Street. Branding work for this is underway with the Steering Committee. .n C:) - The Board of Water and Light requested that we send a letter of support to City Council regarding the B WL substation. M. Biladeau and T. Carella will work on a letter of support. -Silver Bells planning is in full swing. -The Sarnie Shop is open in the Knapp's Centre. Committee Reports • K. Dorshimer gave an update of the Business Development Committee. He noted that the committee completed the business owner's survey. They are working on coordinating ribbon cuttings for the Sarnie Shop, Whipped, and Hot Chicken Kitchen. • T. Carella gave an update of the Promotions Committee. The committee is working on a wine pairing event at Cooley Law School Stadium. Trick or Treat on the Square is scheduled for October 24`h. • D. Johns gave an update on the Design Committee. Firefly Hot Yoga has been approved for a sign grant. • M. Biladeau gave an update on the Public Spaces Committee. She noted that planter boxes for the Michigan Ave Bridge and Museum Drive Bridge are going to be re -planted with mums for the fall. • J. Anderton gave an update on the Organization committee. The committee has formed a video subcommittee to produce promotional videos to use on our website and social media channels. Student Welcome back event is set for September 8 at Lansing Brewing Company. Financial Report -K. Dorshimer K. Dorshimer gave an overview of the August Financial Reports. Financial Report approved and Filed: S. Schriner moves, P. Clacko supports, motion approved unanimously. VIIII. Discussion/Action Items A. MMS Resource Team Visit Report Conference Call with NMSC During a conference call with the board as well as National Main Street Consultants, recommendations were discussed regarding Transformation Strategies. These were developed after the findings during the NMSC resource team visit. X. Other Business: P. Clacko presented his resignation letter to the board. D. Johns motioned to accept the resignation. K. Dorshimer seconded this motion. Motion approved unanimously. XI. Adjourn Adjournment moved by K. Dors 'mer and J p.m.` Minutes by: J.V. Anderton, Secretary supports. Motion approved unanimously at 12:59 JAN is -),0. 1 " Downtown Lansing Inc. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes DLI Conference Room December 8, 2016 Members Present: Terry Carella, Karl Dorshimer, Doug Johns Jr., J.V. Anderton, Christine Zarkovieh, Members Absent: Summer Schriner, Tameko Richard Board Advisors Present: Vanessa Shafer Board Advisors Absent: Jessica Yorko Guest Present: Officer Tony Rodriguez Staff Present: Layna Anderson, Brittney Reiley Staff Absent: Mindy Biladeau I. Call to Order T. Carella called the meeting to order at 11:40 a.m. II. Citizen's Comments None III. Approval of Agenda and Minutes K. Dorshimer motioned to approve the agenda for the December 8, 2016 mecting and the minutes from the October 26, 2016 board meeting. D. Johns seconded. Motion passed unanimously. IV. Old Town Commercial Update V. Shafer gave the OTCA update. She informed the board that Old Town will be getting a new business called the Grid. V. Community Policing Update T. Rodriguez informed the board that Downtown has been calm from a police perspective. VI. Downtown Maintenance Update and Report B. Reiley reported that maintenance has been going great. Lake State is prepared for the arrival of snow. VII. Correspondence None. VIII. Reports Presidents Report -T, Carella T. Carella congratulated Mindy on the arrival of her daughter. Director's Report -L, Anderson -Silver Bells was a success despite the rain. The tree lighting was cancelled during Silver Bells but rescheduled and was successful. - The Silver Bells 5K had over 500 runners, exceeding this year's goal - Breakfast with Santa was successful- both Saturday and Sunday were sold out. -C2AE is now open in the Hollister Building, Envie is going to open soon and the Lansing Beer Exchange is set to open in the spring -Both the Beer Grotto and The Crafty Palate are closed. Committee Reports • C. Zarkovich gave an update of the Business Development Committee. She noted that the committee is working on business owner workshops and a business recruitment guide as well as the usual work plans such as Business Huddle, • T. Carella gave an update of the Promotions Committee, The committee is working on a wine pairing event at Cooley Law School Stadium called Forks and Corks. The committee is working on securing a date for 2017 Taste of Downtown. • D. Johns gave an update on the Design Committee. Firefly hot yoga was approved for a sign grant. Silver Bells fagade lighting was a success, • B. Reiley gave an update on the Public Spaces Committee. She noted that all Holiday decorations are up and come down by January 15th. The committee is working on a hanging basket sponsorship program, • J. Anderton gave an update on the Organization committee. The committee is hoping to collaborate with the other committees in the New Year, Food Fight was a big success. Financial Report -K. Dorshimer K. Dorshimer gave an overview of the October and November Financial Reports, Financial Report approved and filed: J. Anderton moves, C. Zarkovich supports, motion approved unanimously. VHII. Discussion/Action Items A. Steering Committee Recommendation for Branding L. Anderson reviewed the branding concepts with the board. B. Wayfinding Design recommendation from Core Team B. Reiley reviewed the Wayimding design concepts with the board. C. Board Officer Nominating Committee Tabled until the January meeting. X. Other Business: None XI. Adjourn Adj ourmment moved by J. Anderton. T. Carell upports, Motion approved unanimously at 12:50 p.m. Minutes b J.V. Anderton, Secretary