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Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority
Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
August 19th, 2025 @ 3:00pm
Peckham Inc.
3510 Capital City Blvd, Lansing, MI 48906
Board Room
Members Present: Robert Benstein, Bob Van Arkel, Hillary Kipp,
Steven Bohnet
Members Absent: Kambriana Crank, Dianne Hartwell, Jo Sperry
Facilitator Present: Kahleea Washington (Lansing EDC)
Guests Present:
Public:
Recorded by: Kahleea Washington (Lansing EDC)
Call to Order/ Roll Call
Roll call at 3:06pm
Approval of Lansing Gateway CIA Meeting Minutes (July 15th, 2025)– Action
Motion: Van Arkel
Support: Kipp
Passed unanimously
Pitch Book Site Selection
The board reviewed each site and considered its development potential,
location, and challenges. After extensive review, they selected three sites,
including the Willow Plaza, an abandoned church building, and the former King
of the Grill site.
Discussion on Future Projects
The authority reviewed its annual spending plan and discussed potential projects
to tackle for the remainder of the year.
Board members were interested in establishing a business grant program to fund
exterior improvements, such as beautification efforts or infrastructure
improvements. The board explored the different ways the grant program could
be structured.
The board members would also like to pursue adding murals along the corridor.
Public Comment
NA
Other Business
Chair Benstein updated the board on the status of the agreement with IFAD to
create renderings for the corridor. Both parties have agreed to move on from the
project.
The authority is interested in issuing an RFP for the graphic design service.
Adjournment: 4:13 P.M.
Motion: Bohnet
Support: Van Arkel
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Robert Benstein
Chairperson, Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority