HomeMy WebLinkAboutLansing Economic Development Corporation Minutes 6.6.25The 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, June 06, 2025 – 8:30 AM
REO Town Clubhouse – 1314 S. Washington Ave., Lansing, MI 48910
MINUTES
Members Present: Chair - Shelley Davis Boyd, Vice-Chair - Calvin Jones, Treasurer -
Catherine Rathbun, Secretary - Dr. Alane Laws-Barker (left 9:13
A.M.), Chaz Carrillo, Rawley Van Fossen, Bryan Britten
Members Absent: Jonathan Smith
Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Kris Klein, Aurelius Christian, Alex Watkins,
Chelsea Dowler, Kahleea Washington, Shay Manawar, Kimberly
Lavon, Brian Swett
Guests:
Call to Order/Roll Call
Chair Davis Boyd called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to order at 9:10 A.M.
Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes – Monday, June 2, 2025 (ACTION)
MOTION: Member Van Fossen moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from Monday, June 2,
2025, Board of Directors meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Vice Chair Jones.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
Financial Update
Klein provided a financial update. Discussion ensued.
FY2025/2026 City of Lansing Economic Development Contract (ACTION)
MOTION: Member Carrillo moved to approve the FY2025/2026 City of Lansing Economic Development
Contract, as presented. Motion seconded by Vice Chair Jones.
YEAS: FIVE (5)
NAYS: NONE (0)
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ABSTENTIONS: ONE (1), Member Van Fossen (9:20 A.M.)
5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSTENSTION, motion carried.
FY2025/2026 City of Lansing Façade Program Contract (ACTION)
MOTION: Vice Chair Jones moved to approve the FY2025/2026 City of Lansing Façade Program
Contract, as presented. Motion seconded by member Carrillo.
YEAS: FIVE (5)
NAYS: NONE (0)
ABSTENTIONS: ONE (1), Member Van Fossen (9:21 A.M.)
5 YEAS, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSTENSTION, motion carried.
Approval of FY2024/2025 LEDC Budget Amendment (ACTION)
MOTION: Member Van Fossen moved to approve the FY2024/2025 LEDC Budget Amendment, as
presented. Motion seconded by member Britten.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
Approval of FY2025/2026 LEDC Budget (ACTION)
MOTION: Vice Chair Jones moved to approve the FY2025/2026 LEDC Budget, as presented. Motion
seconded by member Van Fossen.
YEAS: Unanimous, motion carried.
Committee Reports
None.
Open Forum for LEDC Board Members
Chair Boyd discussed the possibility of a special meeting later this month. Discussion ensued.
Other Business
None.
Public Comment
None.
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Adjournment
Chair Davis Boyd called the Lansing Economic Development Corporation meeting to adjournment at
9:35 A.M.
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Karl Dorshimer, President & CEO
Lansing Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)