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Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority
Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
October 21st, 2025 @ 3:00pm
Peckham Inc.
3510 Capital City Blvd, Lansing, MI 48906
Board Room
Members Present: Robert Benstein, Bob Van Arkel, Kambriana
Crank, Hillary Kipp
Members Absent: Jo Sperry, Steven Bohnet ,
Facilitator Present: Kahleea Washington (Lansing EDC)
Guests Present:
Public:
Recorded by: Kahleea Washington (Lansing EDC)
Call to Order/ Roll Call
Roll call at 3:11 pm
Approval of Lansing Gateway CIA Meeting Minutes (Sept. 16th, 2025)– Action
Motion: Bohnet
Support: Crank
Passed unanimously
Updates on the Design RFP
Washington updated the authority on the amount of engagement the RFP has
received since opening in early October. She shared some of the main points
collected from the inquiringfirm’s clarifying questions. Mainly assess what is
needed from the firm and the project’s end goal. This led to an in-depth discussion
about the project’s purpose and its relevance to the board’s overall goals.
Member Kipp discussed the current condition of the corridor and how to enhance
it. The conversation led to improving the N. MLK Jr. Blvd. and N. Grand River Ave.
using the urban design initiative and other beautification projects.
Approval of the LGCIA Grant Program- Action
Chair Benstein made a motion to approve the grant program with any necessary
revisions on the “Covid Pandemic”. Motion seconded by Bohnet.
Approved unanimously,
Washington plans to consult with her supervisor on whether the grant agreement
language addressing the business’s impact from the COVID-19 pandemic is
necessary for the LGCIA’s grant program using ARPA dollars.
Discussion on Murals
Washington presented the Arts Council proposal and plans to draft potential
mural program guidelines for the authority to review at the next meeting.
Public Comment
NA
Other Business
The board quickly finalized the details for their end of the year meeting/ public
gathering. They have determined to host it at the Turner-Dodge House with
catering from Gregory’s Soul Food on the corridor. To best accommodate
people's schedules, they decided to hold the event from 4-6 PM.
Adjournment: 4:22 P.M.
Motion: Bohnet
Support: Kipp
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Robert Benstein
Chairperson, Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority