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Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority
Board of Director’s Meeting
Friday, July 11, 2025 – 8:30 AM
Foster Community Center
200 N. Foster Ave., Room 211
Lansing, MI 48910
Members Present: Laurie Baumer, Jon Lum, Tim Daman, Scott Gillespie
Mayoral Designee:
Members Absent: Elaine Barr (excused)
Facilitator Present: Kahleea Washington (LEDC)
Public Present:
Recorded by: Kahleea Washington (LEDC)
Call to Order/Roll call: 8:32
Approval of May 16, 2025 MACIA Meeting Minutes - Action
MOTION: Baumer moved to approve the meeting minutes. Motion seconded by Daman.
YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried.
Update on the MACIA FY 2025 Budget
Washington presented the budget summary.
Update on Block 2000
Member Gillespie provided an update on each business's façade improvement project. The
overall proposed project is under budget, so the board discussed other ways to allocate
more funds towards the block’s improvement. The board mentioned adding sidewalk
enhancements such as planters and public seating along the block. Enhancing all of the
buildings by cleaning up the masonry, adding anti-graffiti coating, and funding sign/awning
improvements.
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Member Baumer proposed hiring a retail business consultant to work with the business
owner to improve their retail façade by hosting corridor seminars and providing technical
assistance hours.
Approval of Block 2000 Budget- Action
Motion: Baumer motioned to approve the phase one budget for the Block 2000 project.
The board authorized Chair Lum to sign and execute increases or changes to the budget
ahead of the September meeting. The board referenced the discussed improvements in the
previous agenda item.
Other Business
Washington mentioned that she is working on getting MDOT-owned medians mowed more
frequently across corridors. The board discussed key areas of the corridor that need more
maintenance or enhancements.
Adjournment
Chair Lum adjourned the Michigan Avenue Board of Directors at 9:19 a.m.
Jonathan Lum, Chair
Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority