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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 LEDC minutesLansing Economic Development Corporation Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Friday, January 11, 2019 - 8:30 AM LEAP Office- Executive Boardroom 100 S Washington Avenue, Suite #201 Lansing, MI 48910 Members Present: Andrea Ragan, Calvin Jones, Shelley Boyd, Fred Schaible, Mayor Andy Schor, Thomas Donaldson Members Absent: Blake Johnson, James Butler III, Kimberly Coleman Temp Members Present: Julian Darden, Temporary Loan Committee Member Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Marchelle Smith, Kris Klein, Anum Mughal Guests: Pablo Maldonado, Pablo's Mexican Restaurant Brian McGrain, City of Lansing Rhonda Jones, Lansing Board of Water & Light (LBWL) Public Present: None Recorded by: Tedi R. Parsons, LEAP Call to Order Chair Ragan welcomed everyone and called the LEDC Board of Directors meeting to order at 8:54 a.m. Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes - Friday, December 7, 2018 MOTION: Schaible moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from the Friday, December 7, 2018 LEDC Board of Director's meeting as presented. Motion seconded by Boyd. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Project Plan Recommendation-Pablo's Mexican Restaurant Klein provided a brief history of the Project Plan for City of Lansing project, Pablo's Restaurant, to be located in REO Town. He introduced Pablo Maldonado, Owner, Pablo's Mexican Restaurant. The LEDC Board of Directors will be approving the Project Plan at today's meeting and will approve the final loan at the March 2019 meeting. Maldonado provided a history of why he is opening the new restaurant in REO Town. Schaible inquired if there is a required deadline for the official open date. Dorshimer noted that this will be indicated in the Development Agreement. Mayor Schor noted that he supports this loan application and project plan and it has been forwarded to Lansing City Council. Discussion ensued over the liquor license process. Darden noted that he is excited for this project and fully supports this and believes it will be a much needed addition to the REO Town area. MOTION: Jones moved to approve the Pablo's Mexican Project Plan as presented. Motion seconded by Butler. Motion Carries. YEAS: Eight (8 ABSTAIN: One (1) Donaldson NAYS: Zero (0) Accelerating the Runway (Presentation) Dorshimer reintroduced Joe Carr, LEAP, New Economy Division, who provided a brief history of The Runway and the STITCHed consulting agreement. He introduced Andrea and Samantha Bartlett, STITCHed advising they were the consultants hired to run and oversee the new programming for Runway Lansing. The following was noted during the presentation: • Overview of the STITCHed Consulting Agreement with the LEDC • Overview of STITCHed's background and history of their time at The Runway • Overview of the Road to Retail Program - 12 -week course offered in Summer of 2016, which had 4 fashion designers take part in • Overview of the new programming offered through the Accelerating The Runway program • Overview of supporting partners (Foster & Swift, Reo Town Marketplace, Polka Dots, Auto -Owners, Vintage Junkies, and Retail Therapy • Announcement of 2018 and 2019 upcoming events and goals for next -year Chair Ragan inquired about how STITCHed looks at diversity and how they select who they work with. Samantha noted that they are handling this as needed based on the client's portfolios and current needs. Mayor Schor suggested STITCHed look at the City's Ebay Retail Revival Program and consider working in other areas of Lansing (Stadium District, SW Lansing, etc.) to expand their services and help build capacity in other areas of the City. Coleman inquired about the connection between the original Runway program and the new Accelerating the Runway. Carr advised that they felt this was a natural evolution from taking the classes offered at The Runway and Lansing Community College (LCC). City of Lansing Programs (Presentation) Anum Mughal, LEAP, provided a presentation and update on the following: City of Lansing Facade Grant Program: Total budget: $150,000, w/30 leads, 19 prospects, 15 qualified applicants, 5 currently underway and 2 completed. Opportunity Zones: Overview of the new program offered in the City of Lansing, which has designated seven (7) Opportunity Zones. Corridor Improvement Authorities: MACIA: recently appointed four new board members, bylaws are being reviewed by the City attorney's office, the first Annual Meeting of is scheduled for January 25, 2019. SACIA: appointed three new board members, bylaws are being reviewed by the City attorney's office, the first Annual Meeting of is scheduled for January 31, 2019 Mayor Schor noted that Dorshimer, Mughal, and Klein are doing a great job on behalf of the City of Lansing. 2 Project Updates Dorshimer provided the following project updates: 2018 LEDC Annual Report: A handout was provided to the LEDC Board with today's packets. He provided an overview of the report. Red Cedar Renaissance: Believes this large-scale project is close to being ready to begin. The developers are working on a feasible Brownfield Plan and he is hoping to bring this plan to the LBRA board very soon. 2019 LEDC Board of Directors Election - January 2019 Chair Ragan advised that it was time once again for the Annual Election of Officers. She asked Boyd (Nominating Committee Chair) to provide a brief update on the election process. Boyd advised that she worked closely with Parsons, who reached -out to the LEDC Board members regarding the open positions on the board. Boyd requested Parsons hand-out the 2019 Election Ballots. The ballots were provided to all LEDC Board Members. Parsons noted the following 2019 election results: - Chair: Calvin Jones - Vice -Chair: Thomas Donaldson -Treasurer: Blake 'Christopher' Johnson - Secretary: Kimberly Coleman Parsons advised that the newly elected Chair will begin his duties on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the next LEDC Board of Directors meeting. Open Forum for LEDC Board of Directors Chair Ragan opened the floor to the LEDC Board Members, who provided the following announcements/updates: None were presented. Other Business & Public Comment None was provided. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Ragan declared the LEDC meeting adjourned at 10:09 a.m. Karl Dorshimer, Director of Economic Development Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) 3 Lansing Economic Development Corporation Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Friday, February 15, 2019 - 8:30 AM M3 Group 221 W Saginaw Street Lansing, Ml 48933 Members Present: Members Absent: Temp Members Present: Staff Present: Guests: Call to Order Calvin Jones, Thomas Donaldson, Blake Johnson, Shelley Boyd, Kimberly Coleman, Mayor Andy Schor, Andrea Ragan, James Butler III Fred Schaible None Karl Dorshimer, Marchelle Smith, Kris Klein, Anum Mughal Brian Lefler, Robert E. Baird Company Eric Helzer, Advance Redevelopment Solutions Christopher Stralkowski, Ferguson Development Jason Hockstok, Continental Real Estate Company Jennifer Stralkowski, MSHDA Steven Owen, Foster -Swift Jim Smeritka, City of Lansing Janet Michaluk , MI -Department of Environmental Quality Rhonda Jones, Lansing Board of Water & Light Chair Jones welcomed everyone and called the LEDC Board of Directors meeting to order at 8:33 a.m. Rollcall was called by Parsons and recorded for public record. Tiffany Dowling, M3 Group, provided the host welcome. Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes - Friday, January 11, 2019 MOTION: Coleman moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from the Friday, January 11, 2019 LEDC Board of Director's meeting as presented. Motion seconded by Donaldson. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. LEDC Financial Statements - Period Ending December 31, 2018 Smith provided an overview of the LEDC Financial Statements for the period ending YE December 31, 2018. She noted that the financials remain strong with no issues to report. Discussion ensued. MOTION: Johnson moved to receive the LEDC Financials, period ending YE December 31, 2018, as presented and place on file. Motion seconded by Boyd. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Professional Liability/D&O Insurance (Discussion/Update) Dorshimer provided an update on the LEDC Board of Directors professional liability/D&O insurance, noting that discussion has been ongoing and Steve Owen, Foster -Swift, is here today to provide an update. Owen provided a handout that provided an insurance coverage summary and advised that Peter Dewan, Lyman -Sheets, advised that he continues to work with Underwriters to find the appropriate coverage for this specialized coverage. Owen proposed that a Resolution be presented and approved by the board today to move forward with liability coverage in the amount of $1 million dollars at an approximate cost of $3,850 per year. Owen provided an overview of the insurance coverage summary (presented). He noted that the Professional Liability Coverage would be specifically designed for particular risks and would cover LEDC, LBRA and TIFA. Seeking coverage that would specifically include coverage for the LEDC's contractual indemnity obligations. Discussion ensued over common ownership (coverage of all three boards under one policy). MOTION: Donaldson moved to approve the purchase of liability/specific coverage, as presented and placed on file. Motion seconded by Boyd. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Project Updates Dorshimer provided the following project updates: Y -Site: This large-scale project continues to move forward however unexpected new site preparation costs have added additional Brownfield costs for the developer. Working with the developer on finding additional funding to help offset these extra costs. The Wing: Due to the inclement weather, discussions have been delayed on this project. Financing has been approved for the commercial portion of the building, but residential is running into some problems. An amendment to the current plan may be forthcoming. Capital City Project: The grant and loan funding from the LBRA via the MDEQ continues to be pursued by the Developer. MEDC has also approved grant funding for the project. Open Forum for LEDC Board of Directors 2 Chair Jones opened the floor to the LEDC Board Members, who provided the following announcements/updates: Donaldson: Update on the Pablo's Mexican Restaurant loan and noted that City Council will be approving the project plan on Monday, March 11, 2019. He suggested a Special Meeting of the LEDC Board to approve this project on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Action Item: Parsons to setup a Special LEDC Meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 for the purposed of approving a Resolution for Pablo's Mexican Restaurant. This Action approved by LEDC Board Chair, Calvin Jones. Other Business & Public Comment Parsons: Advised the LEDC Board members will begin receiving packets through the City of Lansing's online Agenda Center. He noted that this will allow for all members to access LEDC board information at any time and they will receive updates as they are made available. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Jones declared the LEDC meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m. Karl Dorshimer, Director of Economic Development Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) 3 Lansing Economic Development Corporation Special Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 12, 2019 -10:00 AM Conference Call DIAL: 1-888-557-8511 ACCESS CODE: 4485570 Members Present: Thomas Donaldson, Blake Johnson, Kimberly Coleman, Mayor Andy Schor, Frederick Schaible Members Absent: Calvin Jones, Shelley Boyd, James Butler III, Andrea Binoniemi Temp Members Present: Julian Darden Staff Present: Kris Klein, Marchelle Smith Guests: None Call to Order Vice -Chair Donaldson welcomed everyone and called the LEDC Special Board of Directors meeting to order at 10:03 a.m. Rollcall was conducted by Parsons and recorded for public record. Approving Loan Committee Letter for Pablo's Mexican Restaurant LLC (Action) Vice -Chair Donaldson provided an overview of the Resolution being presented to approve the LEDC Loan Committee letter for Pablo Mexican Restaurant LLC, he reintroduced Klein, LEAP and Julian Darden, Temporary Board Member, thanking them for their hard work on preparing this information for the LEDC Board's approval. Vice -Chair Donaldson noted the loan being presented is in the amount of 143,100. Darden noted he felt this was a good loan and supports presenting this to the LEDC Board for approval. Vice -Chair Donaldson asked Parsons to do a rolicall vote on the Resolution being presented. Discussion ensued. MOTION: Schaible moved to approve the Loan Committee Letter for Pablo's Mexican Restaurant LLC, as presented and place on file. Motion seconded by Coleman. Motion carried. YEAS: Four (4) NAYS: Zero (0) ABSENT: Four (4) ABSTAIN: One (1) - Donaldson Open Forum for LEDC Board of Directors Vice -Chair Donaldson opened the floor to the LEDC Board Members, who provided the following announcements/updates: None. Other Business & Public Comment None. Adjournment There being no further business, Vice -Chair Donaldson declared the LEDC meeting adjourned at 10:09 a.m. Kris Klein, Ecofomic 15evelopment Specialist Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) Lansing Economic Development Corporation Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Friday, April 12, 2019 - 8:30 AM LorAnn Oils 4518 Aurelius Road Lansing, MI 48910 Members Present: Members Absent: Temp Members Present: Staff Present: Guests: Call to Order Calvin Jones, Thomas Donaldson, Kimberly Coleman, Fred Schaible, Andrea Binoniemi, James Butler III Mayor Andy Schor (E), Blake Johnson (E), Shelley Davis -Boyd (E) None Karl Dorshimer, Kris Klein, Anum Mughal Samantha Harkins, City of Lansing Angela Bennett, City of Lansing Janet Michaluk, MDEQ Brian Lefler, Robert E. Baird Company Connor Sullivan, Robert E. Baird Company Jarrod Smith, Dykema Gossett PLLC Brandon Metzger, CB Mining Rhonda Jones, Lansing Board of Water & Light Chair Jones welcomed everyone and called the LEDC Board of Directors meeting to order at 9:35 a.m. Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes - Friday, February 15, 2019 Approval of LEDC Special Board Meeting Minutes - Wednesday, March 12, 2019 MOTION: Binoniemi moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from the Friday, February 15, 2019 LEDC Board of Director's meeting and the LEDC meeting minutes from the Wednesday, March 12, 2019 LEDC Special Board of Director's meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Donaldson. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. CB Mining LLC Micro -Loan Application (Action) Klein presented the CB Mining project and the application to the LEDC Micro -Loan program to support equipment purchases for their operations. Klein introduced Brandon Metzger, a partner of CB Mining. Metzger discussed the recycling process of CB Mining. Klein noted that the terms presented to the Board require that CB Mining use loan proceeds as match for a grant from the Michigan Department of Environmental 1 Quality, specifically the Recycling Infrastructure or the Market Development grant. The loan is also conditional on the approval of a MDEQ grant. MOTION: Schaible moved to approve the $25,000 Microloan for CB Mining as presented and place on file. Motion seconded by Binoniemi. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution to Approve CB Mining LLC MDEQ Grant Application (Action) Klein presented MDEQ grant opportunities to be coupled with the LEDC Micro -Loan to support additional equipment purchases. Klein noted that the Recycling Infrastructure Grant requires a municipal or non-profit entity to be the applicant and that the LEDC is eligible to apply on behalf of CB Mining. Binoniemi inquired on the grant process and reporting requirements of the LEDC if the funds were to be awarded. Klein noted that CB Mining would need to purchase the equipment up front as the grant is reimbursement based, and funds would go directly to CB Mining. MOTION: Butler moved to approve a Resolution authorizing a MDEQ Grant Application for CB Mining LLC, as presented. Motion seconded by Binoniemi. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Update on LEDC Loans The LEDC Board was offered the following updates on LEDC Loans: 517 Coffee Klein provided an update of the 517 Coffee Micro -Loan. 517 Coffee has closed on their building lease at 3418 Pleasant Grove Rd., traditional loan, and LEDC Micro -Loan. Build- out will commence shortly and is expected to take place over the next 4-6 months. Pablo's Mexican Restaurant Dorshimer and Donaldson provided an update on the Pablo's Mexican Restaurant Loan. Pablo's is currently refinancing one of the project's loans which is required prior to closing on the LEDC Loan. Update on Current and Proposed Budgets Dorshimer outlined the process of approval for the LBRA and TIFA budgets before City Council. Budget amendments will come before the Board at the May or June Meeting. Project Updates Dorshimer provided the following project updates: 600 Block/Capital City Market- Demolition and site prep commenced on the project site in the past week and is expected to take several months. V, Y-Site/Metro Place- Site preparation is well underway and initial foundation work has begun. 2200 Block/Provident Place- The development continues to make great progress. Wince/735 Hazel- The Developers are currently revising development plans for the site. Oliver Tower- Site work and interior build -out continues on the site. Red Cedar Development- The Brownfield Plan and CDA continues to undergo approvals with City Council. Open Forum for LEDC Board of Directors Chair Jones opened the floor to the LEDC Board Members, who provided the following announcements/updates: None were provided. Other Business No other business was presented. Public Comment None was provided. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Jones declared the LEDC meeting adjourned at 10:06 a.m. Karl E�orshi ger, Director of Economic Development Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) 3 Lansing Economic Development Corporation Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Friday, May 31, 2019 - 8:30 AM LEAP Office 1000 S Washington Ave. Ste. 201 Lansing, MI 48910 Members Present: Calvin Jones, Thomas Donaldson, Shelley Davis -Boyd, Fred Schaible, Andrea Binoniemi, James Butler III Members Absent: Mayor Andy Schor (E), Blake Johnson (E), Kimberly Coleman (E) Temp Members Present: None Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Anum Mughal, Hannah Bryant, Stella Sorovigas Guests: Angela Bennett, City of Lansing Call to Order Chair Jones welcomed everyone and called the LEDC Board of Directors meeting to order at 9:11 a.m. Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes - Friday, April 12, 2019 MOTION: Schaible moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from the Friday, April 12, 2019 LEDC Board of Director's meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Davis -Boyd. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Approval of Application to EGLE: Grant for Allen Place Project (Action) Dorshimer presented an application from the LEDC to EGLE for a grant to support the Allen Place Project, The Board requested to have Joan Nelson present at the next meeting to give a presentation on the project. MOTION: Schaible moved to approve the Grant Application to EGLE for the Allen Place Project, as presented. Motion seconded by Butler. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. LEDC Financial Statements, Period Ending March 31, 2019 (Motion to Receive) Sorovigas presented the LEDC Financial Statements. Sorovigas expressed that the Runway Program is no longer operational and the March 31, 2019 statement reflects this. Schaible questioned the negative figures on the income statement under the Rental Income category. Sorovigas explained that is the amount that we still need to 1 receive from those accounts. Lastly, Sorovigas mentioned that earned interest is higher because rates are higher. MOTION: Binoniemi moved to receive the LEDC Financial Statements, as presented. Motion seconded by Donaldson. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. 2019-2020 LEDC & City of Lansing Contract for Economic Development Services (Action) Dorshimer presented the LEDC and the City of Lansing Contract for Economic Development Services. MOTION: Schaible moved to approve the 2019-2020 LEDC and the City of Lansing Contract, as presented. Motion seconded by Butler. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. 2019-2020 LEDC & City of Lansing Fagade Improvement Grant Program Contract Dorshimer presented the LEDC and the City of Lansing Fagade program Contract. Dorshimer expressed that the funds increased for 2019 - 2020 and the program has expanded to include Downtown Lansing. MOTION: Binoniemi moved to approve the 2019-2020 LEDC and City of Lansing Facade Improvement Grant Program Contract, as presented. Motion seconded by Schaible. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. 2019-2020 LEDC & LEAP Contract (Action) Dorshimer presented the LEDC and LEAP Contract and he expressed that the LEAP Executive Board has already approved the contract. MOTION: Binoniemi moved to approve the 2019 - 2020 LEDC and LEAP Contract, as presented. Motion seconded by Donaldson. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Approval FY 2018-2019 LEDC Budget Amendment (Action) Dorshimer discussed the FY 2018 - 2019 Amendment. Dorshimer noted that there was higher interest earnings totaling $26,000. MOTION: Schaible moved to approve the FY 2018 - 2019 LEDC Budget Amendment, as presented. Motion seconded by Butler. 2 YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Approval FY 2019-2020 LEDC Budget (Action) Dorshimer discussed the FY 2019-2020 LEDC Budget. The Board was pleased to see the additional funds for Marketing & Promotions and Travel & Conferences & Training. Schaible wanted more clarifications on how the budgeted funds will be utilized. Dorshimer explained that these funds could be used for traveling such as a bus tour, LEDC projects marketing and promotions such as signage on LEDC projects, flash drives for opportunity zones investment prospectus, etc. Binoniemi suggested using promotional tools to showcase LEDC projects. MOTION: Binoniemi moved to approve the FY 2019 - 2020 LEDC Budget, as presented. Motion seconded by Schaible. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution - Bylaw Change for Mayoral Designee (Action) Dorshimer discussed the bylaw change to allow for representation on the Board by the Director of the Department of Economic Development and Planning for the City of Lansing. The Board expressed that they were pleased to see this resolution. MOTION: Binoniemi moved to approve a Resolution authorizing a Bylaw change for Mayoral Designee, as presented. Motion seconded by Donaldson. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Project Updates Dorshimer provided the following project updates: 3600 Dunckle Road - Demolition of the former hotel has taken place and the site is being prepared for development. Metro Park Place - The former building has been demolition and the building is going up. LorAnn Oils Redevelopment - The expansion project has been completed. Midwest Self Storage Development - Interior demolition has occurred along with asbestos abatement and a new roof has been installed. Provident Place -The interior work is beginning. 3 735 Hazel Street - Project is currently stalled and is seeking lender financing. Red Cedar Development - The Brownfield Plan and Comprehensive Development Agreement has been approved by the City. The Developer is currently seeking MEDC incentive approvals. Capital City Market -The demolition has occurred, and the site prep is underway. Farnum Building - Currently drafting a Brownfield Plan and expecting this plan to be presented at the next LBRA Board meeting. Oliver Towers - Project to be completed by the end of 2019. Open Forum for LEDC Board of Directors Chair Jones opened the floor to the LEDC Board Members, who provided the following announcements/updates: Jones expressed the need to create a subcommittee board to review the bylaws. Schaible suggested creating a shared drive to create more effective communication between the members. Another suggestion was to utilize Trello as another program for communication. Other Business Donaldson shared information about the Match on Main program which could compliment the Fagade program. The MEDC Match on Main grant are for interior updates, for up to $25,000 match. Public Comment None was provided. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Jones declared the LEDC meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m. Karl Dorshimer, Director of Economic Development Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) 10 Lansing Economic Development Corporation Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Friday, July 12, 2019 - 8:30 AM LEAP Office 1000 S Washington Ave. Ste. 201 Lansing, MI 48910 Members Present: Calvin Jones, Thomas Donaldson, James Butler III, Brian McGrain, Blake Johnson Members Absent: Fred Schaible, Kimberly Coleman, Shelley Davis -Boyd (E), Andrea Binoniemi (E) Temp Members Present: None Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Hannah Bryant, Kris Klein Guests: Joan Nelson, Jon Lum, James Dow, Judy Kehler Call to Order Chair Jones welcomed everyone and called the LEDC Board of Directors meeting to order at 9:09 a.m. Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes - Friday, May 31, 2019 MOTION: Donaldson moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from the Friday, May 31, 2019 LEDC Board of Director's meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by McGrain. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Allen Place Development Presentation Re: EGLE Grant (Discussion) Dorshimer introduced Joan Nelson of Allen Neighborhood Center (ANC) to present on the Allen Place Project. Nelson offered an overview of ANC's history and services. Nelson presented on the proposed Allen Place mixed-use development. Dow discussed how the development will be financed including New Market Tax Credits, a grant from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE), a Community Revitalization Program (CRP) Grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), and philanthropic funding, but that proposals to Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) tax -credit proposals were denied. Dow added that substantial completion of the project, including the housing units, is scheduled to be completed Quarter 4 of 2020. Jones asked if Michigan State University (MSU) has been engaged on the project. Nelson discussed ANC's collaboration with MSU and Ingham Intermediate School District (ISD) via agriculture, food systems, and culinary events. Lum discussed ongoing efforts to collaborate with the Ingham ISD, Lansing School District (LSD), and Lansing Community College (LCC) on the new commercial food space as part of the development. Jones asked why the MSHDA tax - credit proposals were denied, Dow explained the new points system and how it made it difficult to pencil out with the mix of housing. Butler asked if an additional proposal will be submitted to MSHDA, Dow confirmed that they plan to submit again this month. Donaldson inquired how much total investment is planned on the project. Dow explained that the project investment is estimated to be between $10 million and $15 million. Approval of First Amendment to the Lowertown Lofts Commercial Term Note (Action) Klein discussed the first Amendment to the Lowertown Lofts Commercial Term Note (Note) including the original Note date of June 26, 2012 and original loan amount of $82,500. Klein explained that a final balloon payment was due on June 26, 2019, but that Lowertown Lofts has requested an extension of three months to the length of the Note in order to seek additional financing to pay the approximately $50,000 balance on the Note. Klein added that Lowertown Lofts has been notified that the Note is in an Event of Default as the full final payment was not made on June 26, 2019, but an amendment to extend the term would cure the Default. MOTION: Johnson moved to approve the First Amendment to the Lowertown Lofts Commercial Term Note, as presented. Motion seconded by Donaldson. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Resolution - Bylaw Amendment Re: Officer of Municipality (Discussion) No further Action is required on this item. Update on Fagade Improvement Program Bryant presented on the 2018-2019 City of Lansing Fagade Improvement Program including the projects that have been completed, in process, and close to commencing construction. Bryant also introduced the opening of the 2019-2020 Facade Improvement Program. McGrain commented on the increased budget and the inclusion of all City of Lansing corridors, including downtown businesses, in the 2019- 2020 program. Project Updates Dorshimer provided the following project updates: Project Name: Volaris Lansing - 3600 Dunckel Brownfield Redevelopment 2 Site is prepped and prepared for development. Construction will begin soon on the $52 million 286 -unit market rate multifamily apartment community comprised of four 4 -story buildings. The project is scheduled to be completed by June 30, 2021. Project Name: Metro Park Place - (Former YMCA Site) Second Floor of the project is being constructed. The $25 million project will build a four-story building with 145 loft apartment units and 6,925 sf of commercial and retail space. The development should be completed by March 2020. Project Name: Former EDS Site - Midwest Self Storage Development Developer: 930 W Holmes, LLC (Midwest Self Storage) Interior demolition has occurred along with asbestos abatement and a new roof has been installed. Klein added that the developer has a purchase agreement with a prospective buyer who intends to purchase the completed project and operate under their own self -storage brand. Jones asked for the prospective purchaser to present to the Board at a future Board meeting. Project Name: Provident Place 2200 East Michigan (Scott Gillespie) - the new mixed-use building is well underway. The framing is completed, and interior work is beginning. The $7 million mixed-use development includes the construction of a 4 -story building including 6,000 to 9,500 square feet of office/retail space on the first floor and between 33 and 37 residential units above. The new structure will also include underground parking. The project will be completed later this year. Project Name: 735 Hazel Street (formerly the Wing) The Developer has sold the property. Project Name: Red Cedar Redevelopment Project The Developer is now going through the approvals process for state incentives from the MEDC. If the state incentives are approved the first phase of the project will begin this fall. Project Name: Capital City Market Site preparation almost completed. The construction of the $41.5 million mixed-use development with Hotel, Urban Market and Apartments will begin any day. Project Name: Redevelopment of former Lake Trust building and 500 block. The LBRA is still awaiting the Brownfield Plan from Urban Systems. 3 Project Name: Oliver Towers Redevelopment Project The Project is well underway. The. $14.7 million 8 story building will house 96 apartments and 1,300 sf of retail space downtown. This project is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year (2019). Project Name: 517 Coffee Co. 517 Coffee has submitted their building plans to the City of Lansing for review. Owners are hopeful that they will open in the coming months. Project Name: CB Mining CB Mining - CB Mining is continuing to finalize their financing but has been asked by their bank to provide additional collateral for the loan. CB Mining may request an additional micro -loan from the LEDC Board to assist with cash collateral. Project Name: Sleepwalker Spirits and Ale Interior work is nearly complete, and they are running test batches of both food and beer in preparation of opening. Open Forum for LEDC Board of Directors Chair Jones opened the floor to LBRA Board Members, no comments were provided. Other Business No other Business was presented. Public Comment None was provided. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Jones declared the LEDC meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m. K rl Dors timer, Director of Economic Development Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) 11 Lansing Economic Development Corporation Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Friday, August 2, 2019 - 8:30 AM LEAP Office 1000 S Washington Ave. Ste. 201 Lansing, MI 48910 Members Present: Calvin Jones, Thomas Donaldson, James Butler III, Brian McGrain, Fred Schaible, Kimberly Coleman, Shelley Davis -Boyd Members Absent: Blake Johnson (E), Andrea Binoniemi Temp Members Present: None Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Hannah Bryant Guests: Brandon Metzger, CB Mining Nick Reeser, Capitol National Bank Call to Order Chair Jones welcomed everyone and called the LEDC Board of Directors meeting to order at 8:42 a.m. Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes - Friday, July 12, 2019 MOTION: Coleman moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from the Friday, July 12, 2019 LEDC Board of Director's meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Davis -Boyd. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. LEDC Micro Loan Application from CB Mining (Action) Dorshimer gave a brief background on CB Mining and the Micro Loan process. Metzger explained they did not receive the EGLE grant which they anticipated receiving. Reeser clarified that they are financing CB Mining following similar SBA guidelines and that CB Mining is bringing innovation to Lansing. It was recommended that moving forward that there needs to a LEDC microloan policy concerning uncollateralized loans greater than $25,000. MOTION: Butler moved to approve the LEDC Micro Loan Application from CB Mining, as presented. Motion seconded by Coleman. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Project Updates 1 Dorshimer provided an update on current projects. Several projects were highlighted and discussed in detail: 735 Hazel Street was sold, and a letter was sent to City Council, the developers for the Red Cedar project are in the approval process, and Oliver Towers progress is really moving along. Open Forum for LEDC Board of Directors Chair Jones opened the floor to LBRA Board Members, no comments were provided. Other Business Chair Jones thanked the LEAP team and participation from board members for the Fapade Improvement Program ribbon -cutting recently held at Biggby. Public Comment None was provided. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Jones declared the LEDC meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m. &l Dor himer, Director of Economic Development Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) 104 Lansing Economic Development Corporation Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Friday, September 6, 2019 - 8:30 AM LEAP Office 1000 S Washington Ave. Ste. 201 Lansing, MI 48910 Members Present: Calvin Jones, Thomas Donaldson, James Butler III, Shelley Davis -Boyd, Blake Johnson, Andrea Binoniemi Members Absent: Brian McGrain (E), Fred Schaible (E), Kimberly Coleman (E) Temp Members Present: None Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Hannah Bryant, Kris Klein Guests: Call to Order Vice -Chair Donaldson welcomed everyone and called the LEDC Board of Directors meeting to order at 9:22 a.m. Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes - Friday, August 2, 2019 MOTION: Butler moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from the Friday, August 2, 2019 LEDC Board of Director's meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Binoniemi. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried. Approval of First Amendment to CDBG Facade Improvement Program Grantee and Sub -Grantee Agreement (Action) Klein provided an overview of the facade project and the timeline. Klein discussed that they wish to extend the timeline to allow for the close out of the project. MOTION: Binoniemi moved to approve the First Amendment to CDBG Facade Improvement Program Grantee and Sub -Grantee Agreement, as presented. Motion seconded by Davis -Boyd. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried. Approval of LEDC 2019-2020 Budget Amendment for CDBG Facade Improvement Grant Program (Action) MOTION: Binoniemi moved to approve LEDC 2019-2020 Budget Amendment for CDBG Facade Improvement, as presented. Motion seconded by Johnson. 1 YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried. Project Updates Dorshimer provided project updates. 735 Hazel: Donaldson inquired on the vapor intrusion issues on-site and if the new developer plans to install a barrier. Bryant provided an update on City of Lansing fagade program. Butler requested that project updates include total investment amounts within the description. Open Forum for LEDC Board of Directors Vice -Chair Donaldson opened the floor to LBRA Board Members, no comments were provided. Other Business Binoniemi noted that she has changed jobs, now works for TriStar Trust. Donaldson inquired about the Board Insurance's and requested an update for the October meeting. Public Comment None was provided. Adjournment There being no further business, Vice -Chair Donaldson declared the LEDC meeting adjourned at 9:48 a.m. Karl Ddrshim&, Director of Economic Development Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) E Lansing Economic Development Corporation Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Friday, October 4, 2019 - 8:30 AM LEAP Office 1000 S Washington Ave. Ste. 201 Lansing, MI 48910 Members Present: Calvin Jones, Thomas Donaldson, James Butler III, Blake Johnson, Shelley Davis -Boyd, Brian McGrain, Fred Schaible, Andrea Binoniemi Members Absent: Kimberly Coleman (E) Temp Members Present: None Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Hannah Bryant, Kris Klein, Rachel Mcllvaine, Jennifer Abood-Morris Guests: Call to Order Chair Jones welcomed everyone and called the LEDC Board of Directors meeting to order at 9:20 a.m. Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes - Friday, September 6, 2019 MOTION: Butler moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from the . Friday, September 6, 2019 LEDC Board of Director's meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Schaible. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried. Approval of LEDC 2019-2020 Budget Amendment - EGLE Grant for Allen Place Redevelopment (Action) Klein re -introduced the Allen Place project and the $850,000 EGLE grant awarded to the LEDC for Brownfield activities at the project site. MOTION: Schaible moved to approve the LEDC 2019-2020 Budget Amendment - EGLE Grant for Allen Place Redevelopment, as presented. Motion seconded by Donaldson. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried. Approval of Amendment to 2019-2020 Contract between LEDC and LEAP (Action) 1 MOTION: Binoniemi moved to approve the Amendment to 2019-2020 Contract between LEDC and LEAP, as presented. Motion seconded by Johnson. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried. Update on Financials Dorshimer introduced Abood-Morris, LEAP's new Vice -President of Finance. Chair Jones welcomed Abood-Morris. Abood-Morris provided an overview of the LEDC financials for August 31, 2019. Project Updates Dorshimer provided project updates. Open Forum for LEDC Board of Directors Chair Jones opened the floor to LBRA Board Members. Chair Jones mentioned the recent changes to financial staff at the City. McGrain mentioned the current interim Finance Director is Shelbi Frayer and the interim Controller is Judy Kehler. Dorshimer and Abood-Morris mentioned that staff is working with City staff through the transition. Other Business None was provided. Public Comment None was provided. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Jones declared the LEDC meeting adjourned at 9:44 a.m. Ka Ir Dorshirner, Director of Economic Development Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) Pi Lansing Economic Development Corporation Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Friday, November 1, 2019 - 8:30 AM LEAP Office 1000 S Washington Ave. Ste. 201 Lansing, MI 48910 Members Present: Calvin Jones, Thomas Donaldson, James Butler III, Shelley Davis -Boyd, Brian McGrain, Blake Johnson (arrived 8:49AM) Members Absent: Fred Schaible, Andrea Binoniemi, Kimberly Coleman Temp Members Present: None Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Hannah Bryant, Kris Klein, Rachel Mcllvaine, Jennifer Abood-Morris Guests: None Call to Order Chair Jones welcomed everyone and called the LEDC Board of Directors meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. Rollcall was called by Klein and recorded for public record. Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes - Friday, October 4, 2019 MOTION: McGrain moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from the Friday, October 4, 2019 LEDC Board of Director's meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Butler. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried. Purchase of Insurance for LEDC, LBRA, and TIFA (Action) Dorshimer provided an update on applications for insurance policies for the LEDC, LBRA and TIFA. Three kinds of insurance Directors & Officers, General Liability, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability. Currently the LEDC carries policies for Directors & Officers and General Liability. LBRA and TIFA currently carries no insurance policies but are recommended by LEDC Counsel Foster Swift, Lyman & Sheets Insurance Agency, and Staff to carry Directors & Officers and Miscellaneous Professional Liability. Similarly, the LEDC is recommended by LEDC Counsel Foster Swift, Insurance Agent, and Staff to carry Directors & Officers, General Liability, and Miscellaneous Professional Liability. Purchase of coverage was previously approved via the FY2019-2020 budget. McGrain clarified the motion as purchasing insurance coverage for the LEDC, LBRA, and TIFA based on the recommendations by Foster Swift, Lyman & Sheets Insurance Agency, and LEDC Staff as outlined on the Insurance Coverage Proposal Summary. MOTION: Donaldson moved to approve the Purchase of Insurance for LEDC, LBRA, and TIFA, as presented. Motion seconded by Boyd. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried. Review of New Universal Development Agreement (Discussion) Dorshimer provided a review of Executive Order 2019-07 the Adoption of a Universal Development Agreement (UDA) by Mayor Andy Schor. The Executive Order rescinds any previous versions of the UDA and is to be used for any developer receiving economic development incentives from the City of Lansing. The UDA outlines certain commitments for each development including commencement date, completion date, hiring local labor, and payment of local income taxes. Butler inquired about projects that may not have met commitments under the previous UDA and whether any actions were taken. Donaldson inquired about the definition of project completion. Dorshimer clarified that Completion is defined by several factors, including the Project Performance Measures. Update on Financials Abood-Morris provided an update on the LEDC financials for July through September 2019. Highlights include the audit by Rehman is complete and a representative will present at the December or January meeting, the Arts and Culture grant is no longer under the LEDC Budget, and Interest Savings in 2019 have increased significantly over 2018. Project Updates Dorshimer provided an update on LEDC Projects. Open Forum for LEDC Board of Directors Chair Jones thanked the LEDC team for their work and requested an update on project signage. Mcllvaine discussed the current efforts on signage and promotion. Donaldson suggested the formation of Venture Capital investors to assist in situations similar to start ups like CB Mining. Other Business Bryant presented proposed dates for 2020 LEDC/LBRA/TIFA meetings. Klein offered updates on the Pablo's Mexican Restaurant loan. Public Comment None was provided. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Jones declared the LEDC meeting adjourned at 9:38 a.m. Karl borshirner, Director of Economic Development Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) Lansing Economic Development Corporation Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Friday, December 6, 2019 - 8:30 AM LEAP Office 1000 S Washington Ave. Ste. 201 Lansing, MI 48910 Members Present: Calvin Jones, Thomas Donaldson, Shelley Davis -Boyd, Brian McGrain, Fred Schaible, Andrea Binoniemi (arrived at 9:14AM) Members Absent: Blake Johnson (E), Kimberly Coleman (E), James Butler III Temp Members Present: None Staff Present: Karl Dorshimer, Hannah Bryant, Kris Klein, Rachel Mcllvaine, Jennifer Abood-Morris Guests: Jeff Scharnowske, Judy Kehler Call to Order Chair Jones welcomed everyone and called the LEDC Board of Directors meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. Rollcall was called by Klein and recorded for public record. Approval of LEDC Board Meeting Minutes - Friday, November 1, 2019 MOTION: McGrain moved to approve the LEDC meeting minutes from the Friday, November 1, 2019 LEDC Board of Director's meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Davis -Boyd. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion Carried. Update on Insurance for LEDC, LBRA, and TIFA (Discussion) Dorshimer provide an update to the Board regarding insurance. Insurance has been purchased and will be renewed on an annual basis. Corridor Development Updates (Discussion) Dorshimer provided an update on the City of Lansing Corridor Fapade Program and Corridor Improvement Authorities (CIA). Dorshimer introduced Bryant to provide an overview of the CIAs in the City of Lansing. There are currently four CIA efforts in Lansing. Saginaw Street and Michigan Avenue CIAs were established in 2009 and the Development and Finance Plans were approved in November 2019. Bryant discussed the potential financing and the priorities of these established Authorities. The establishment of two new CIAs is currently under consideration by City Council, including South MLK and North Grand River. Bryant shared the suggested priorities and approval plans for the new CIAs. Bryant provided examples of completed facade projects and proposals underway. Bryant shared that funds are still available for this funding year and asked the Board to provide any recommendations. Update on Financials Abood-Morris provided an update on the LEDC financials through October 31, 2019. The final payment of Lowertown Lofts is expected this month. Selection of Chair and Members for 2020 LEDC Board Election Committee Chair Jones explained possible processes to seek Board Nominations for 2020 and after discussion, Chair Jones directed staff to reach out to Board Members to seek nominations of Officers. Project Updates Dorshimer provided an update on LEDC Projects. McGrain shared the efforts of the Economic Development and Planning Department and the almost three -fold increase in building permits over last year. Open Forum for LEDC Board of Directors None. Other Business Bryant shared the proposed 2020 Board Meeting Schedule and potential special locations. Public Comment None was provided. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Jones declared the LEDC meeting adjourned at 9:19 a.m. Karl Gforshimer, Director of Economic Development Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) 2