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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 MACIA Minutes ti tip' f ;t- ff Andy Schor. Mayor Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority Annual Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Friday, January 24, 2020 8:30 a.m. Allen Neighborhood Center 1 1 bl 1 E Kalamazoo St Lansing MI 48912 Members Present: Jonathan Lum, Joan Nelson, Laurie Baumer, Yvette Collins, Joseph Ruth, Scott Gillespie Mayoral Designee: Dr. Andrea McSwain Members Absent: Elaine Barr Facilitator Present: Hannah Bryant (LEAP), Karl Dorshimer (LEAP) Guests: Bill Rieske (City of Lansing) Andrew Fedewa (City of Lansing) Andrew Kilpatrick (City of Lansing) Recorded by: Yvette Collins Welcome and Call to Order Lum welcomed everyone and called the MACIA Board of Directors meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. The meeting initiated with the introduction of the board members and guests. Chair Lum moved the MACIA elections to item #3 after the approval of minutes. Approval of Minutes (Action) MOTION: Yvette moved to approve the MACIA Meeting Minutes from the Friday, November 22, 2019 meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Nelson. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. MACIA Board of Directors Elections The election of Officers was held by paper ballot. The nominees were Jonathan Lum for Chair, Dr Andrea McSwain for Vice Chair, Laurie Baumer for Treasurer and Yvette Collins for Secretary. Bryant reviewed the ballots cast and the results were: For the position of Chair there was 7 votes for Jonathan Lum. For the position of Vice-Chair there was 7 votes for Andrea McSwain. For the position of Treasurer there was 7 votes for Laurie Baumer. For the position of Secretary there was 7 votes for Yvette Collins. Report from the City Tabled till the end of meeting. City of Lansing Plans & MACIA goals/priorities Andy Kilpatrick from the City of Lansing gave a brief update on the projected new road surface project on Michigan Avenue. The proposed project would not start till 2023 and is proposed to run from Pennsylvania to Detroit Street. This plan will have public engagement prior to the start of construction. The Authority would like to be involved to help with the preliminary discussion with stakeholders. Gillespie indicated he is aware of stakeholders who would want to be involved. Lum offered that LEAP might be the best way to engage stakeholders. Discussion ensued. Form Based Code Updates Bill Rieske and Andy Fedewa from the City gave an update regarding the Form Based Code (FBC). Rieske announced there is a February 2, 2020 public hearing before the Planning Board. If approved, it will go to the City Council. Discussion ensued. Staff Person Updates Baumer gave an update on the job description for the position through the Foundation. She shared some concerns with the timing and if there was enough work for the staff person currently. Baumer asked for help in understanding more details on this position's duties. Discussion took place that the MACIA staff person, could start as a community organizer, where they can get to know and understand the people, businesses, residents, stakeholders, etc. on the avenue. Another idea offered was that the person could provide FAQ sheets for business owner to educate business owners on what the CIA is. Discussion ensued regarding what kind of work can take place currently even without physical projects. Report from the City Bryant gave a brief summary of the LCC opt out letter that was received. Further discussion will take place at the next meeting. Update from Partners None Other Business Bryant suggested that Zachary Driver from the city of Lansing, should be invited to the next meeting to talk about the corridor. Public Comment None Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Lum declared the MACIA meeting adjourned at 9:54 a.m. Jonathan Lum, Chair Mi higan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority ,z2B5-51 ED-446A-B967-A74E1 DE7C4AA f` i f Andy Schor.Mayor Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority Informational Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Friday, February 215t, 2020 8:30 a.m. Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) 1000 S Washington Ave #201, Lansing, MI 48910 Members Present: Jonathan Lum, Laurie Baumer, Elaine Barr, Dr. Andrea McSwain Members Absent: Joan Nelson, Scott Gillespie, Yvette Collins, Joseph Ruth Facilitator Present: Hannah Bryant (LEAP) Guests: Zachary Driver Public Present: Rick Hansel Recorded by: Hannah Bryant Welcome and Call to Order Chair Lum welcomed everyone and called the MACIA Board of Directors meeting to order at 8:37 a.m. The meeting initiated with the introduction of the board members and guests. Approval of Minutes (Action) MOTION: McSwain moved to approve the MACIA Meeting Minutes from the Friday, January 24th, 2020 meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Baumer YEAS: Unanimous. Motion failed, Quroum not present 2020 Goals and Objections for MACIA Bryant gave an update her communication with the assessor's office. Chair Lum discussed the City of Lansing projects to Michigan Avenue. Baumer gave a brief update on the staff person and the MOU. City of Lansing Letter Bryant shared with the board that the city of Lansing is working on a letter in response to the LCC opt out letter that the CIA received. The city of Lansing will be sending the letter, not the CIA. Commercial Corridor Enforcement Specialist Discussion 1 _2 B5-51 ED-046A-B967-A74E 1 D E7C4AA Zachary Driver from the City of Lansing Planning Office gave a brief overview of his responsibilities along the corridor. He emphasized his responsibilities of looking for commercial blight, abandoned vehicles, signage, graffiti, etc. He shared his contact information so if there are concerns along the Michigan corridor to reach out to him. Discussion ensued. Staff Person Discussion Staff person was discussed under the 2020 Goals and Objectives, Baumer is working on MOU, will send to Barr for a review prior to April meeting. Updates from Partners None Public Comment Rick Hansel shared with the Authority his concerns on Michigan Avenue. Other Business Bryant discussed that funds are still available for the City of Lansing Fagade Improvement Program. She will share with the committee the fact sheet for the program. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Lum declared the MACIA meeting adjourned at 9:17 a.m. Aut enlic':>• 04/22/2020 4M12=3:54:46PMEDT Jonathan Lum, Chair Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority 2 l� Andy Schor,Mayor Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Friday, November 13, 2020 8:30 a.m. This meeting was held electronically with Zoom Webinar Call in number: +1 (312) 626-6799 1 Meeting ID: 821 3779 1009 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82137791009 Members Present: Jonathan Lum (Lansing, MI), Joan Nelson (Lansing, MI), Yvette Collins (Lansing, MI), Laurie Baumer (Lansing, MI), Elaine Barr (Lansing, MI), Joseph Ruth (Lansing, MI), Scott Gillespie (Lansing, MI) Mayoral Designee: Dr. Andrea McSwain (Lansing, MI) Members Absent: - Facilitator Present: Hannah Bryant (LEAP) Public Present: Kris Klein (LEAP), Rachel Mcllvaine (LEAP), Karl Dorshimer (LEAP), Andrew Fedewa (city of Lansing), Zachary Driver (City of Lansing) Recorded by: Yvette Collins Welcome and Call to Order Chair Lum welcomed everyone and called the MACIA Board of Directors meeting to order at 8:37 a.m. Roll call was taken and was stated that board members will need to state the city and state of where members are participating from due to the meeting being held virtually. Meeting Overview for Online Participation Meeting procedures for virtual meetings were discussed for both members and public were shared. Approval of the MACIA Meeting Minutes -September 2020 (Action) MOTION: Baumer made a motion to approve the MACIA Meeting Minutes from the September 18'", 2020 meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Barr. Bryant did a roll call vote: Chair Lum - yea 1 Vice Chair McSwain - yea Secretary - Collins -yea Treasurer Baumer-yea Member Nelson -yea Member Barr- yea Member Ruth - yea Member Gillespie - yea YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Bank Account Signature Authorization-Action Chair Lum had discussions with Bryant regarding how boards will sign off and it was determined that there should be a proper resolution for opening a bank account with Comerica and designating the chair and the treasurer on that account. The resolution outlines that the Chair of the MACIA board and the Treasurer of the MACIA Board is authorized on behalf of the MACIA to be placed on the City of Lansing Comerica Bank account for the Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority. A copy of the resolution was included in the packet for the board to review. MOTION: Ruth made a motion to approve the resolution for the bank account signature authorization, as presented. Motion seconded by Collins. Bryant took a roll call vote: Chair Lum - yea Vice Chair McSwain - yea Secretary Collins -yea Treasurer Baumer-yea Member Nelson -yea Member Barr- yea Member Ruth - yea Member Gillespie -yea YEAS: Motion carried. Neighborhood Grants Discussion Bryant provided an overview of the Mayor's Neighborhood Grants program. A grant had recently opened to any civic organization in the city. The organization could include nonprofits. Bryant is working on registering the MACIA as a civic organization so that we can apply. The opportunity would allow MACIA to apply for a project this coming year, up to $5,000 and mini grants up to $200. Discussion centered around potential projects that include beautification cleanup/signage, banner, tree replacement and planting. Member Nelson suggested that in the past it was work through CATA and maybe we could identify bus stops on Michigan Avenue. Chair Lum offered that the focus could be something between the stadium and the hospital and then further down the avenue. Member Collins asked if the employee we share with the Community Foundation can be used to work on the grant application. Member Baumer offered 2 that would be fine, but at this point it seems to be a piecemeal approach. Chair Lum suggested that some of the piecemeal approach is what we have until we have someone to take a wider approach when we have the funds. Chair Lum also liked the idea of art and transit together. Member McSwain likes the idea of art and Baumer suggested that the Mayor's Art Council protocol be considered for art installation. There was discussion that some grants could be available to support it through the Michigan Realtors for place-making, which may allow an additional match. Member Nelson could apply for the mini grant to manage for a cleanup project ($200). It was discussed to apply for both neighborhood grants. Community Foundation and MACIA Staff Planning - Bryant will contact CATA and it was discussed that we could use the Community Foundation support person. Baumer will have Charlie work with Hannah on the application process. Baumer had to leave the meeting early. She left the meeting at 9:00 a.m. Lansing Topics a. Form Based Code A summary of our discussions late last year and early this year with the Lansing Planning Dept regarding the code changes were provided. The idea is to make the plans more straightforward and would make approvals for projects move along more quickly if adhering to the code. It was discussed since the form-based code is important for corridors that the CIA could write a letter of support. Collins asked what the downside for the form-based code is, which Chair Lum expressed there are a lot more levels and types of uses in the plan, which is supposed to reduce the redundancy. Andy Fedewa shared that it will be going before council and the community by 11/30 to present the code. Fedewa shared they plan to have an easy-to-follow diagram for planners and resident. Member Gillespie noted he had some concerns last time Bill presented but hasn't looked at it for a while and will need to look at again. Nelson asked what the new code gives us that the overlay does not give us. Lum responded that it is sort of piecemeal since many other areas of the city are not covered by that overlay, where the form-based code is being rolled throughout the city. Fedewa stated that when they presented in February there has been no changes. Fedewa responded to Nelson's question that it codifies things and adds more than just setbacks. Bryant will re-send the form-based code packet so that everyone can review and Lum has asked that everyone review it. Fedewa shared there will be a second hearing, so we could accept a letter in December. b. Vandalism along the Corridor Board members stressed concerns several months ago regarding vandalism along Michigan Avenue and surrounding area. Zachary Driver brought to Hannah's attention asking if there was anything that the CIA could do at this time. It was shared that there are 11 or 12 properties where there is graffiti and broken windows. Discussion ensued regarding if more police would help, such as a community police officer or to clean up the graffiti. Gillespie shared his frustrations and expressed how expensive these damages can be. Other suggestions that were shared were neighborhood outreach to neighborhood groups, which could help make others aware of the problems to keep diligent. Zachary noted the graffiti has increased over the past few months or so. The 3 only means to remedy is to hold the property owner's accountable, although that does not seem very fair. Nelson shared she has a neighborhood email list where she would be happy to share and make people aware of it. Chair Lum agreed educational sessions will be good step. Draft 2021 Meeting Schedule Bryant drafted dates for 2021 and it was discussed that there were still 2020 dates needed to be changed to 2021 dates. Bryant will update and bring back to the annual meeting. Updates from Partners Member Ruth provided an update regarding the current trajectory of COVID, especially with the stay in, stay home. Sparrow has more than double the number of inpatients at our peak in March and April. Bigger concern that this will keep going up. More positive news is that Sparrow is expected to add to the campus an outpatient surgery center. Other Business None was provided. Public Comment None was provided. Adjournment Gillespie moved that the meeting be adjourned. McSwain supported the Motion. Meeting adjourned at 9:41 a.m. Jonathan Lum, Chair Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority 4 -j5-61DF-408B-SC72-547516177M fr Andy Schor. Mayor Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Director's Meeting Informational Meeting #2 Minutes Friday, September 18, 2020 8:30 a.m. THIS MEETING WAS HELD ELECTRONICALLY VIA ZOOM Meeting ID: 894 1698 2240 1 Passcode: 007232 Members Present: Jonathan Lum, Joan Nelson, Yvette Collins, Laurie Baumer, Elaine Barr, Joseph Ruth, Scott Gillespie Mayoral Designee: Dr. Andrea McSwain Members Absent: - Facilitator Present: Hannah Bryant (LEAP) Public Present: Kris Klein, Rachel Mcllvaine Recorded by: Yvette Collins Lum welcomed everyone and called the MACIA Board of Directors meeting to order at 8:32 a.m. Approval of the MACIA Meeting Minutes-June 2020 (Action) MOTION: Barr moved to approve the MACIA Meeting Minutes the June 12'", 2020 meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Nelson. YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Updates from MACIA and Future Plans Bryant shared that the budget was approved to begin the tax capture. Summer taxes will reflect the first revenue capture, with effort being made to ensure the proper parcels are captured. Discussed that the chair of the MACIA should be on the account and possibly another office. It should be the chair and possibly the treasurer. This is something that can be addressed at a future meeting. When this is discussed we will need a resolution to formerly state the decision. Baumer asked if there was any idea of dollars for the capture yet and Bryant believes the dollars will be fairly close to what was in the original estimated plan. Klein explained that there would not be pass through of the TIF connected with the Red Cedar Project. Baumer shared that Charlie had started his work for the foundation. For the work that he should be doing for MACIA, MACIA should start to develop a plan. 1 _65-61DFAOBB-6C72-547516177E6D Updates from Partners Nelson shared that the temporary Allen Street Market location on Michigan has been successful for the market and that she anticipates it staying at the Michigan Avenue location at least through the end of October. Public Comment There was an in interruption of the Zoom meeting, so there was no actual public comments at this meeting because any unrecognized attendees that interrupted the meetings had to be quickly barred. Adjournment McSwain moved that the meeting be adjourned. Ruth supported the Motion. Meeting adjourned at 8:47 a.m. Aut nti�_r 11/13/2020 11/13rAm5.5&17PMEST Jonathan Lum, Chair Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority 2