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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LANSING
BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING
9TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1993
4:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lucile Belen; Kathryn Haar; John Petroff;
William Porter, Jr.; George Mills
MEMBERS ABSENT: James Crawford; Gerald Lett; Joseph Pandy, Jr.;
Joseph Reid
STAFF PRESENT: Emerson Ohl; Patricia Cook
GUESTS PRESENT: Tom Galyon; Cora Huguely; Ken Lawless
Chairman Lucile Belen brought the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
1)
2)
3)
APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 2, 1992 BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S
MEETING MINUTES
Motion - George Mills motioned the Board to approve
the Board of Director's Meeting Minutes
from December 2, 1992 as printed and place
them on file. William Porter, Jr. seconded
the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Petroff; Porter; Mills
Motion carried.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - NOVEMBER, 1992
Motion - William Porter, Jr. motioned the Board to
accept the November, 1992 Financial Statements
as printed and place them on file. John
Petroff seconded the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Petroff; Porter; Mills
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Emerson Ohl gave the Board an update on his work with MSU
in marketing property to a Rockville, MD based genetic and
DNA materials research company looking into the University
Corporate Research Park. Emerson indicated that Lansing was
still in the running after the first series of cuts. Emerson
will update the Board as more information becomes available.
No motions made.
4) OTHER BUSINESS
None.
5) PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
6) ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Belen declared the meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
Minutes by P. Cook e4,
Emerson B. Ohl
EDC Executive Director
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF.LANSING
BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING
9TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1993
4:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lucile Belen; Kathryn Haar; John Petroff;
William Porter, Jr.; James Crawford;
George Mills
MEMBERS ABSENT: Gerald Lett; Joseph Pandy, Jr.;
Joseph Reid
STAFF PRESENT: Emerson Ohl; Patricia Cook
GUESTS PRESENT: Dale Brzezinski; Ken Peterie
Chairman Lucile Belen brought the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
1) APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 6, 1992 BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S
MEETING MINUTES
Motion - Jim Crawford motioned the Board to approve
the Board of Director's Meeting Minutes
from January 6, 1993 as printed and place
them on file. William Porter, Jr. seconded
the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Crawford; Mills
Motion carried.
2) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - DECEMBER, 1992
Motion - William Porter, Jr. motioned the Board to
accept the December, 1992 Financial Statements
as printed and place them on file. Kathryn
Haar seconded the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Crawford; Mills
John Petroff entered meeting at 4:01 p.m.
3) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Emerson Ohl gave the Board an update on his work with MSU
in marketing property to a Rockville, MD based genetic and
DNA materials research company looking into the University
Corporate Research Park. He thanked the Mayor and members
of both the EDC Board and City Council for meeting with the
ATCC representatives earlier this week when they came to view
what the region had to offer. Emerson indicated that Lansing
was still being strongly considered for ATCC's future
location. Emerson will continue to update the Board as more
information becomes available.
Emerson mentioned to the Board that he is working with a few
prospects to locate on the Diamond Reo site and that the
ceremony for the opening of Lansing Sanitary Supply, Inc. was
a huge success.
No motions made.
4) OTHER BUSINESS
None.
5) PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
6) ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Belen declared the meeting adjourned at 4:11 p.m.
Minutes by P. Cook --I'
Emerson B. Ohl
EDC Executive Director
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LANSING
SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING
9TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 1993
11:00 A.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lucile Belen; Kathryn Haar; John Petro -k,
William Porter, Jr.; James Crawford;
George Mills; Joseph Pandy, Jr.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Gerald Lett; Joseph Reid
STAFF PRESENT: Emerson Ohl; Patricia Cook
GUESTS PRESENT: Cora Huguely, Ken Lawless; Harold Leeman;
Kevin McKinney; Paul Smith
Chairman Lucile Belen brought the meeting to order at 11:00
1) APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 3, 1993 BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S
MEETING MINUTES
Motion - William Porter, Jr. motioned the Board to
approve the Board of Director's Meeting Minutes
from February 3, 1993 as printed and place
them on file. George Mills seconded -the
motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Mills
Motion carried.
Joseph Pandy, Jr. entered the meeting at 11:02 a.m.
2) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - JANUARY & FEBRUARY, 1993
Motion - William Porter, Jr. motioned the Board
receive both the January and February,
Financial Statements as printed and place
them on file. John Petroff seconded the
motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Mills; Pandy
James Crawford entered meeting at 11:06 a.m.
3)
4)
4)
RIVERFRONT MALL TRANSFER
Motion - John Petroff motioned the Board to approve
the resolution associated with the payoff of
the Riverfront Mall Project. It was also
motioned that the EDC Chair be authorized
to sign on behalf of the EDC the documents
required to complete this bond payoff. These
documents include a Discharge of Mortgage;
a Cross -Receipt; a Bill of Sale and a Quit -
Claim Deed. Kathryn Haar seconded the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Crawford;
Mills; Pandy
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Emerson Ohl gave the Board an update on his work with MSU
in marketing property to a Rockville, MD based genetic and
DNA materials research company looking into the University
Corporate Research Park. It would be anticipated that this
company would transfer approximately 50 personnel from their
Rockville facility, while hiring an additional 200 local
personnel for the Lansing facility. Emerson believed that a
decision would be forthcoming within the next week or so and
he will continue to update the Board as more information
becomes available.
Emerson mentioned to the Board that he is working with a few
prospects, including an industrial welding company, to locate
on the Diamond Reo site. He also has an investor interested
in renovating and moving into the Commerce Center. An
easement from the city for a small adjoining piece of property
would be crucial to making this deal happen.
No motions made.
OTHER BUSINESS
A) Update on Central Business District Development Director
Paul Smith presented an overview and a document of some new
"downtown" incentive packages that are getting off the ground.
He told he Board that he believes the Downtown businesses are
making a great effort to offer some uniformity regarding their
regular business hours and working together to jointly market
the downtown area to shoppers. He is enthusiatic that these
joint strategies for promoting the downtown will prove very
profitable for all local businesses. Paul was also very
complimentary to the City Assessor's office for their
assistance in a compilation of downtown data.
B) Other Business
Motion - Joseph Pandy, Jr. motioned the Board to support
the 1993 LPGA Oldsmobile Classic Tournament
with a $ 20,000.00 commitment to sponsor a
Corporate Hospitality Tent, if available, an6
if not available, invest a minimum of
$ 20, 000.00 towards EDC's sponsorship of patron,
packages available for this tournament. An
amendment to this motion was presented to
include an additional not -to -exceed $ 5,000.00
for expenses associated with food and beverages
supplied in the Hospitality Tent. George Mills
seconded the motion.
James Crawford left the meeting at 11:40 a.m.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Mills; Pandy
Motion carried.
5) PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
6) ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Belen declared the meeting adjourned at 11:53 a.m.
Minutes by P. Cook
Emerson B. Ohl
EDC Executive Director
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LANSING
BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING
9TH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1993
4:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lucile Belen; Kathryn Haar; John Petroff;
William Porter, Jr.; James Crawford;
George Mills
MEMBERS ABSENT: Gerald Lett; Joseph Pandy, Jr.; Joseph Reid
STAFF PRESENT: Emerson Ohl; Patricia Cook
GUESTS PRESENT: Jim Matthew; Mark McDowell; Jack Patrick
Chairman Lucile Belen brought the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
1) APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 26, 1993 SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S
MEETING MINUTES
Motion - William Porter, Jr. motioned the Board to
approve the Special Board of Director's Meeting
Minutes from March 26, 1993 as printed and
place them on file. John Petroff seconded the
motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Mills
Motion carried.
2) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - MARCH, 1993
Motion - William Porter, Jr. motioned the Board -Ivo
receive the March, 1993 Financial State-
ments as printed and place them on file.
John Petroff seconded the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Mills
Jim Crawford entered meeting at 4:02 p.m.
3) EDC FY 193/94 BUDGET
Motion - William Porter, Jr. motioned the Board to
approve the EDC FY 193/94 Budget as
submitted to the Board. John Petroff seconded
the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Crawford; Mills
4) ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Motion - William Porter, Jr. motioned the Board to elect
the present Officers of EDC for another term.
Jim Crawford seconded the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Crawford; Mills
5) BOY'S & GIRL'S CLUB OF LANSING - EDC BOND
Motion - George Mills motioned the Board to approve
the resolution which amends certain bond/loan
documents associated with the adjustment of the
interest rate structure and prepayment of
$100,000.00 in principal on the Boy's & Girl's
Club of Lansing EDC Bond. It was also
motioned that the EDC Chair & Secretary be
authorized to sign on behalf of the EDC the
documents required to complete these bond and
loan amendments. These documents include a
1st Amendment to Loan Agreement; Addendum to
Promissory Note; 1st Amendment to Leasehold
Mortgage and Security Agreement; 1st Amendment
to Assignment of Leasehold Mortgage and
Security Agreement; ist Amendment to Indenture;
Addendum to Bond. William Porter, Jr. seconded
the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Crawford; Mills
Motion carried.
Jim Crawford left the meeting at 4:25 p.m.
6) EDC FY '91/92 AUDIT
Jim Matthew and Jack Patrick from KPMG Peat Marwick were on
hand to explain the audit presented to the Board. The Board
complimented them on their concise approach in preparation of
this year's audit.
Motion - John Petroff motioned the Board to accept the
EDC FY 191/92 audit as presented and place it
on file. William Porter, Jr. seconded the
motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Mills
Motion - John Petroff motioned the Board to re-engage
KPMG Peat Marwick for another year to complete
the EDC FY '92/93 audit. KPMG has agreed to
perform the FY 192/93 audit for the same fee
as last year - $ 6, 000. 00. William Porter, Jr.
seconded the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Mills
Jim Crawford re-entered the meeting at 4:30 p.m.
7) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Emerson Ohl informed the Board that the packets for the 4 -some
for the 1993 LPGA Golf outing would be in the office next
week. It was suggested by Emerson that the 100+ any day
tickets the EDC gets as a package would be distributed to
local contractors on the Lansing Center project as well as
distributed with the other regional economic development
directors to be used for potential prospects. Governor and
Mrs. Engler will be hosting a small pre -golf kick-off at their
home. Lucile Belen and Jim Crawford will be attending this
on behalf of the EDC.
No motions made.
8) OTHER BUSINESS
9) PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
10) ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Belen declared the meeting adjourned at 4:42 p.m.
Minutes by P. Cook
Emerson B. Ohl
EDC Executive Director
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LANSING
SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING
MICHIGAN ROOM I, LANSING RADISSON HOTEL
THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1993
11:00 A.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lucile Belen; Kathryn Haar; John Petroff;
William Porter, Jr.; James Crawford;
Gerald Lett; George Mills; Joseph Pandy, Jr.;
Joseph Reid
STAFF PRESENT: Emerson Ohl; Patricia Cook
GUESTS PRESENT: Dave Berridge; Bob Clegg; Ken Lawless; Doug
Rubley; Bob Smith; Jud Werbelow
Chairman Lucile Belen brought the meeting to order at 11:02 a.m.
1) APPROVAL OF THE MAY 5, 1993 BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S
MEETING MINUTES
Motion - William Porter, Jr. motioned the Board 'co
approve the Board of Director's Meeting
Minutes from May 5, 1993 as printed and
place them on file. George Mills seconded th.e
motion.
Joseph Reid asked Chairman Belen to have his comments recorded in
the meeting minutes.
"Point of order, regarding the question... has been for approval,
you will note that in minutes of the meeting, the budget for EDC
for the following year was approved by the Board ... my concern, of
course, is the fact that the issue of whether or not we're going to
approve a budget for an entire year wasn't placed on the agenda,
and as a consequence of that, did not provide adequate notice to us
as Board persons. At this particular meeting, I was in Chicago and
I probably would have cut short my trip if I thought it was a
matter of this importance, like the budget, for me to be here, and
I think it is inappropriate to prepare an agenda that does not
fully and fairly disclose the issues of major importance to this
Board, and I consider the budget to be paramount among those."
(Chairman Belen asked Mr. Reid if he received a copy of the
budget?) "No I did not get a copy of the budget, I did get a copy
of the agenda and I did manage to make several copies of that
agenda, if you'd like to see it? It doesn't make any reference to
budget, and I think that that's inappropriate. As you know, I have
particular concern relative to budget, and I think in fairness we
ought to really work toward disclosing information to the people on
this Board rather than keeping information from them, I think in
the interest of the operation, it would be helpful for everyone in
the community. (Chairman Belen responded by telling Mr. Reid she
did not believe he was intentionally overlooked, rather, the budge!
had just been prepared prior to the meeting.) "I understand, I just
think that I have never been in an organization where a budget
wasn't considered to be a major issue and certainly treated at
least as an agenda item, rather than to cavalier an afterthought,
which didn't even warrant recognition in a budget, and so for tha-im
reason I'm going to vote against the approval of the minutes aric.'
I'd like to have my comments recorded."
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Petroff; Porter; Crawford; Let -'C.
Mills; Pandy
NAYS: Reid
Motion carried.
2) CAPITOL AVENUE BUILDING - EDC PROJECT
Motion - Kathryn Haar motioned the Board to approve
the resolution which authorizes execution of
documents relating to discharge of mortgage
for the Capitol Avenue Building EDC Bond
Project. George Mills seconded the motion.
A friendly amendment to the motion was
offered to include "filling in the address
of Altman Brothers Company on the Quit Clair..
Deed" as well as "adding the words 'party'
twice on the Deed." The resolution motion,
the EDC Chair & Secretary be authorized to
sign on behalf of the EDC the documents
required to complete this bond mortgage
discharge.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Petroff; Porter; Crawford; 'Le!'.�-
Mills; Pandy; Reid
Motion carried.
3) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
No motions made.
4) OTHER BUSINESS
5) PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
6) ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Belen declared the meeting adjourned at 11.07 a.m.
Minutes by P. Cook
Emerson B. Ohl
EDC Executive DJ,:_°-�.ctor
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LANSING
SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING
STATE ROOM III, LANSING RADISSON HOTEL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 1993
11:00 A.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lucile Belen; Kathryn Haar; John Petroff;
William Porter, Jr.; George Mills;
Joseph Pandy, Jr.
STAFF PRESENT: Emerson Ohl; Patricia Cook
GUESTS PRESENT: Gerald Boerner; Tom Galyon; Jan Hayhow;
Ken Lawless; Kevin McKinney; Chuck Miller;
Bob Smith
Chairman Lucile Belen brought the meeting to order at 11:02 a.m.
1) APPROVAL OF THE MAY 27, 1993 SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S
MEETING MINUTES
Motion - William Porter, Jr. motioned the Board to
approve the Special Board of Director's Meeting
Minutes from May 27, 1993 as printed and
place them on file. George Mills seconded the
motion.
Hearing no objection from any Board member, Chairman Belen so
ordered the minutes approved and placed on file.
2) APPROVAL OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - APRIL, MAY, JUNE, 1993
Motion - George Mills motioned the Board to receive the
three months financial statements presented and
place them on file. John Petroff seconded the
motion.
YEAS: Belen; Petroff; Porter; Mills; Pandy
Motion carried.
3) APPROVAL OF CONTRACTS:
A) Demolition Contract - Michigan Ave/Cedar Street
properties
Motion - George Mills motioned the Board to approve
awarding the contract for demolition of the
Michigan Avenue/Cedar Street properties to
the low bidder E.T. MacKenzie Company for
a not -to -exceed fee of $ 89,389.00 William
Porter, Jr. seconded the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Petroff; Porter; Mills; Pandy
Kathryn Haar entered the meeting at 11:10 a.m.
B) Project Manager's Contract -
Motion - George Mills motioned the Board to approve the
Project Manager's/Supervision proposal
(including costs associated with surveying;
testing; asbestos inspection/abatement and
general conditions) from Clark Construction
in the amount of $ 33,727.00 for the
demolition of the Mich Ave/Cedar St. buildings.
William Porter, Jr. seconded the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Petroff; Porter; Mills; Pandy
Motion carried.
C) Architectural Design Fees - Mich Ave/Cedar St. Property
Emerson reviewed the letter from Hobbs & Black Associates,
Inc., relating to their fee for "full architectural services"
for the proposed office building at Michigan & Cedar Street.
Tom Galyon from the Convention/Visitor's Bureau stated that
the Bureau is very interested in continuing negotiations for
relocating the Bureau to space within the proposed building.
Emerson informed the Board that he has had similar review of
the building with the Michigan Travel Bureau and they are
also interested in further discussion of relocating there.
Most Board members felt a commitment to architectural services
was premature until a firm written commitment for leasing was
received from each group interested. Subsequent to the above-
mentioned discussion, the following motions were presented:
Motion - George Mills motioned the Board to authorize
the EDC Executive Director to discuss with the
Lansing Chamber of Commerce their interest in
leasing space in the proposed building on
Mich Ave/Cedar Street. Kathryn Haar seconded
the motion.
Joseph Pandy, Jr. offered a friendly amendment
to the motion to include requesting a written
communication from all perspective tenants
regarding their firm commitment to lease space
in the proposed building.
George Mills and Kathryn Haar both withdrew
their motion.
Motion - Joseph Pandy, Jr. motioned the Board to
authorize the EDC Executive Director to seek
written indications from all perspective
tenants as to their commitment to lease space
in the proposed building. Mr. Pandy amended
his motion to include authorization to speak
with the Lansing Chamber of Commerce regarding
their interest in leasing space. A further
amendment was offered to request all parties
interested provide the following information
to the EDC Board: square footage requirements;
term of lease required; and square footage
lease fee affordable. Kathryn Haar seconded
the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Petroff; Porter; Mills; Pandy
Motion carried.
4) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Jan Hayhow, President, Downtown Business Association, and
Kevin McKinney, Lansing 2000 Committee, were both present to
address the TIFA Board regarding TIFA's financial commitment
in funding the CBDDD. Jan briefly outlined some of the
programs being worked on including this weekend's Cars/
Capital celebration and thanked the TIFA for its continued
support. Kevin McKinney further explained the cooperative
spirit that appears to be starting with many downtown business
owners in trying to address marketing issues and other similar
problems. Kevin informed the Board that some of the funding
has been used for promotional pieces such as the "pocket
guide" as well as the airline promotion that has been talked
about on the TV and radio. He further spoke about the
customer and business survey from MSU - they will be sharing
the results with the Board, when received. Kevin also thanked
the Board for their funding and inquired into their final FY
192/93 $ 7,500.00 bill to TIFA for continuation of this
marketing effort.
Motion - George Mills motioned the Board to re -approve
last quarter's funding of the CBD marketing
efforts in the amount of $ 7,500.00, and
authorized the EDC staff to make payment. (The
EDC Board had given prior approval of this
expenditure as follows: $ 22,500 for FY 192/93
and $ 7,500.00 for FY '93/94) John Petroff
seconded the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Petroff; Porter; Mills; Pandy
Motion carried.
5) OTHER BUSINESS
None.
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
7) ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Belen declared the meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
Minutes by P. Cook
Emerson B. Ohl
EDC Executive Director
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LANSING
SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING
CITY CLUB OF LANSING, DIRECTOR'S ROOM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1993
12:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lucile Belen; Kathryn Haar; John Petroff;
William Porter, Jr.; George Mills
MEMBERS ABSENT: James Crawford; Gerald Lett; Joseph Pandy, Jr.;
Joseph Reid
STAFF PRESENT: Emerson Ohl; Patricia Cook
GUESTS PRESENT: Roy Croop; Steve Larson; Jim Phelps; Kester So
Chairman Lucile Belen brought the meeting to order at 12:07 p.m.
1) APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST 24, 1993 SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S
MEETING MINUTES
The minutes of the EDC Special Board of Director's Meeting
Minutes of August 24, 1993 shall be amended to indicate
Board Members Crawford, Lett and Reid as absent. The minutes
shall also be amended to reflect the reference to the TIFA
Board in Item # 4 (Executive Director's Report) shall be
changed to indicate the comments were.directed to the EDC
Board of Directors in attendance.
Motion - John Petroff motioned the Board to approve
the Special Board of Director's Meeting
Minutes from August 24, 1993 as amended and
place them on file. William Porter, Jr.
seconded the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Mills
Motion carried.
2) FIRST AMENDMENT TO UDAG & EDC LOAN AGREEMENT
After much discussion among Board members as to the.
necessity of the TIFA Signature Block on the last page of
the document, the following motions were made:
Motion - George Mills motioned the Board to remove the
TIFA signature block from the last page of the
document entitled "First Amendment to UDAG and
EDC Loan Agreement". William Porter, Jr.
seconded the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Mills
Motion carried.
3)
The Board had some discussion with Jim Phelps and Roy Croop on
what the Radisson is projecting for future revenues once
Lansing Center is completed and how they are trying
renegotiate the existing high debt service interest rate.
They expect the 1996 convention season to be the first
measurable year of projecting the total impact the expanc1-:.,.:_.-
will have on.their projected revenues because the 1995
convention booking season is almost over.
Motion - George Mills motioned the Board to approve
the resolution presented, approving the
"First Amendment to UDAG and EDC Loan
Agreement" (originally dated 6/15/85). T -he.
motion also instructed the EDC Chair and
Secretary to sign the agreement on behalf
the Board. William Porter, Jr. seconded
motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Mills
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Public Sector Consultant report "Lansing Center Expans:I....:.
Study - Phase I, Economic Effects" has been comple-:
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LANSING
BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING
NINTH FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1993
4:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lucile Belen; Kathryn Haar; John Petroff;
William Porter, Jr.; James Crawford;
George Mills
MEMBERS ABSENT: Gerald Lett; Joseph Pandy, Jr.; Joseph Reid
STAFF PRESENT: Emerson Ohl; Patricia Cook
GUESTS PRESENT: Jeanne Ballard; Tom Galyon; David Hayhow;
Jan Hayhow; Ken Lawless; Harold Leeman;
Jim Matthew; Kevin McKinney; Jack Patrick;
Bob Smith; Robert Trezise
Chairman Lucile Belen brought the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
1)
APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 20, 1993 SPECIAL BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S
MEETING MINUTES
Motion - John Petroff motioned the Board to approve
the Special Board of Director's Meeting
Minutes from October 20, 1993 as presented
and place them on file. George Mills
seconded the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Mills
Motion carried.
2) JUNE, 1993 (AMENDED) FINANCIALS
Motion - William Porter, Jr. motioned the Board to
approve the "Amended" June, 1993 Financials
as presented and place them on file. John
Petroff seconded the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Mills
Motion carried.
3) EDC FY '92/93 AUDIT
Jim Matthew and Jack Patrick from KPMG Peat Marwick were on
hand to address any questions the EDC Board had regarding
the EDC FY 192/93 Audit (Draft)
Motion - William Porter, Jr. motioned the Board to
approve the EDC FY '92/93 Audit as presented
and place final printed copies on file. George
Mills seconded the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Mills
Motion carried.
4) EDC FY '93/94 (AMENDED BUDGET)
Emerson explained the FY 193/94 Amended Budget items to the
Board. With their previous approval of the demolition and
acquisition of the Michigan Ave/Cedar Street properties, and
the auditors recommendation to account for UDAG program
income as it is received vs. accrueing to a "deferred revenue"
account (as in past EDC budgets), it is important for the
Board to amend these budget items. The monies expended for
the property acquisition will be transferred out of the
Meijers UDAG income account.
MOTION - George Mills motioned the Board to approve the
EDC FY 193/94 Amended Budget as presented.
Kathryn Haar seconded the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Mills
Motion carried.
5) JULY, AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, 1993 FINANCIALS
MOTION - George Mills motioned the Board to approve and
place on file the July, August and September,
1993 EDC Financial Statements as presented.
John Petroff seconded the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Mills
Motion carried.
6) Central Business District Downtown Development (CBDDD) Fees
Jim Crawford entered meeting at 4: 12 p.m.
Kevin McKinney addressed the EDC Board in support of their
continued financial contribution to fund the CBDDD. He
indicated that the other contributions to support their
promotion and marketing efforts had been solicited from
the Radisson Hotel, Lansing 2000, Downtown Business Assn,
Convention/Visitor's Bureau, Convention/Exhibition Authority
and the EDC. The Chamber has retained Paul Smith to assist
in similar downtown promotion activities. Jan Hayhow told
the EDC Board that their support last year was instrumental
in funding the Christmas advertising, the airline promotion
and the Capital Car Celebration - all in an effort to further
promote downtown Lansing. This year's funding would help
similar promotion projects.
MOTION - Jim Crawford motioned the Board to approve
funding the CBDDD for another year. The
motion including the funding at a rate of
$ 7,500.00 per quarter, $ 22,500.00 for the
remaining 3 quarters during FY 193/94. John
Petroff seconded the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Crawford; Mills
Motion carried.
7) EDC PARTICIPATION - 1994 OLDSMOBILE CLASSIC
MOTION - William Porter, Jr. motioned the Board to
approve sponsoring the 1994 Oldsmobile Classic
Golf Tournament as a Silver Patron in the
amount of $ 22,000.00. John Petroff seconded
the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Crawford; Mills
Motion carried.
8) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A) Change order deduct - Clark Construction (Mich Ave/Cedar)
MOTION - George Mills motioned the Board to approve an
expenditure of up to $ 2,025.00 for the repairs
necessary to complete the sidewalk on the NW
corner of Michigan Avenue/Cedar Street. John
Petroff seconded the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Crawford; Mills
Motion carried.
B) ICMA (401a) - Plan Enhancements
MOTION - William Porter, Jr. motioned the Board to
approve an annual expenditure of $ 1,000.00
to the ICMA Retirement Corporation for plan
enhancement management of the EDC's past and
present employee 401a retirement accounts.
John Petroff seconded the motion.
YEAS: Belen; Haar; Porter; Petroff; Crawford; Mills
Motion carried.
9) OTHER BUSINESS
Emerson reported to the EDC Board that the bids received on
the Foundations/ Concrete and Structural Steel for phase IIa o;.
the TIFA Lansing Center project looked very favorable. A
special TIFA Board meeting would be scheduled next week to
accept the lowest qualified bidder for these bid packages.
No motions made.
10) 'PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
11) ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Belen declared the meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Minutes by P. Cook /
Emerson B. Ohl
EDC Executive Director