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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021 Mins Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority FINAL 5 Andy Schor,Mayor Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority Board Meeting Thursday, December 09, 2021 —3:30 PM LEAP Office 1000 S Washington Ave #201 Lansing, MI 48910 Members Present: Jonathon Lukco, Diane Sanborn,Jessica Yorko, Jim Houthoofd Members Absent: Tiffany Dowling (excused),John Shaski (excused) Facilitator Present: Kambriana Gates (LEAP) Guests: Torrell Christian Public: Recorded by: Kambriana Gates Welcome/Call to Order Chair Lukco welcomed everyone and called the SSCIA meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. Chair Lukco also introduced new member John Shaski to the board. Rollcall was called by Gates and recorded for public record. Approval of SSCIA Meeting Minutes(September 23,2021) MOTION: Sanborn moved to approve the SSCIA Meeting Minutes from the September 23rd, 2021 meeting,as presented.Motion seconded by York.York added a change to the minutes to reflect the "900 Block" rather than "9000 Block" YEAS: Unanimous.Motion carried. Review Next Year Timeline for Board Meetings Chair Lukco discussed the CIA schedule and made the board aware that it is a working document and if they need to make changes before the January meeting to let Gates know. Updates on CIA Goals and Projects a. Neighborhood Grant Update Chair Lukco shared there are neighborhood grants that are currently open and for the board to give feedback on what potential projects they would like to see on the corridor.The application for this project is due in February. Gates discussed the process of the RFP for the bus stop and shared that this is the first project on the corridor and is now installed. Sandborn shared that there is a need for more artists to submit RFP's. Gates will connect with Veronica to schedule a ribbon cutting with the Mayor. b. Vision for Next Year Chair Lukco shared that they are still creating content for the website and making this user friendly. Chair Lukco also shared to continue to think about additional projects that we can include on our vision plan. Corridor Updates Yorko gave an update that the building on the 900 block is operating as a tinted window business. Across the street is a detailing business that is open as well. All of the park furniture businesses are gone and there are a couple of additional vacancies including the old Bonnies in the 400 Block. There is also a graphic business that is new on the corridor. The "dome" business is now going to be a dispensary which use to be the catholic credit union. Along with the vacancies, Chair Lukco added that there was a survey in 2019 that was conducted to show where the focus was. Chair Lukco suggested to look into the practicum student presentations of Oakland, Cedar, and Larch with the wayfinding signs. Sanborn shared an update on the new Michigan Realtors building and collaboration with Durant Park with them. Other Business Chair Lukco updated the board that he will now take the position of the Mayor Designee position only temporarily until it is filled. Public Comment None provided at this time. Adjournment Chair Lukco declared the SSCIA meeting adjourned at 4:01 PM. Jonatho Lukclo, Chair Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority ` td S f,� 'f' r 1°i 1 G Andy Schor,Mayor Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority Board Meeting Thursday,September 23, 2021 —5:30 PM LEAP Office 1000 S Washington Ave #201 Lansing, MI 48910 Members Present: Jonathon Lukco, Diane Sanborn,Jessica Yorko Members Absent: Tiffany Dowling (excused),Jim Houthoofd (excused) Facilitator Present: Hannah Bryant (LEAP), Kambriana Gates (LEAP) Guests: Andy Fedewa Public: Matt Oudsema (CATA) Recorded by: Hannah Bryant Welcome/Call to Order Chair Lukco welcomed everyone and called the SSCIA meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. Chair Lukco also introduced Kambriana Gates to the board. Rollcall was called by Gates and recorded for public record. Approval of SSCIA Meeting Minutes(June 17,2021) MOTION: Yorko moved to approve the SSCIA Meeting Minutes from the June 17th, 2021 meeting,as presented.Motion seconded by Sanborn. YEAS: Unanimous.Motion carried. Updates on CIA Goals and Projects Chair Lukco provided an update on applications for new board members which one application has been received and is under review by the City. The board is still encouraging new applications for Saginaw Street board members.Yurk will follow up on the training of the city website; Gates will assist with updating the corridor information on the city website. Gates will provide an update on applicants and website training that will be given at the next CIA meeting.Andy Fedewa stated that he would help staff in receiving the training to make updates to the website. a. Neighborhood Grant Update Yurk shared that the RFP for the bus stop art will be selected soon. Two proposals for the art project were received and will be reviewed and selected next week.The board suggested a ribbon cutting to be done once the installation of the bus stop and art is completed,especially given this is the first project for the SSCIA. City of Lansing Practicum Presentation Andy Fedewa (City Planner) gave a presentation on the SaginawStreet/Oakland/Larch/Cedar area which was done by Michigan State University practicum students. The presentation highlighted the uses of formed-based code and how this could benefit the corridor and create new opportunities.In addition,potential development sites were highlighted as well as areas for improvements such as crosswalks,way-finding signs amongst other items. Corridor Updates Yorko mentioned two new businesses opened and one closed in the 900 block of Saginaw Street. Sanborn discussed several construction projects taking place near her business. Sanborn is researching funds for Durant Park and is still seeking funds. The goal is to have a stage in the park. PSPCP was a suggestion from Chair Lukco to help fund this project. Other Business None provided at this time. Public Comment None provided at this time. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Lukco declared the SSCIA meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM. Jonathon Luk o Ch it Sagi w Street Corridor Improvement Authority f � 5t Andy Schorr. Mayon Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, June 17, 2021 -3:30 PM THIS MEETING WAS HELD ELECTRONICALLY* Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 865 7295 1 103 1 Passcode: 325604 httr)s://us02web.zoom.us/6I865729511032bwd=ZE1 DRVcwYOwzWkxXZFFpVStZVOwxUT09 Members Present: Jonathon Lukco (Lansing, Michigan), Diane Sanborn (Lansing, Michigan) -4:01 pm, Jim Houthoofd (Lansing, MI), Jessica Yorko (Montague Township, MI.) Members Absent: Tiffany Dowling (excused) Facilitator Present: Hannah Bryant (LEAP) Guests: - Public: Kris Klein (LEAP) Recorded by: Hannah Bryant Welcome/Call to Order/Meeting Overview Chair Lukco welcomed everyone and called the SSCIA meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. Chair Lukco stated in an effort to protect the health and safety of the public, these meetings will be conducted virtually in accordance with Public Act 228 of 2020 and the Open Meetings Act, and all Board members and the public are participating virtually. Bryant took attendance and stated with the new Open Meetings Act,we will have to record the city and state of all board members and all votes will be roll call. Bryant provided an overview of the Zoom Webinar meeting process for the members and for the public. Approval of SSCIA Meeting Minutes (May 6, 2021) MOTION: Houthoofd moved to approve the SSCIA Meeting Minutes from the May 61", 2021 meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Yorko. Bryant did a roll call vote: Jim Houthoofd - yea Jonathon Lukco -yea Jessica Yorko-yea YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. SSCIA FY2020/FY2021 Amended Budget-Action Chair Lukco provided an overview of the amended budget which is highlighted in orange in the packet. Bryant expressed that the amended budget reflects a higher tax capture than anticipated and the $3,000 neighborhood grant that the board previously approved and accepted. MOTION: Houthoofd moved to approve the SSCIA FY2020/FY2021 Amended Budget, as presented. Motion seconded by Yorko. Bryant did a roll call vote: Jim Houthoofd -yea Jonathon Lukco - yea Jessica Yorko - yea YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. SSCIA FY2021/FY2022 Budget-Action Chair Lukco presented the budget which is highlighted in blue and is the estimated Fiscal Year 2021/2022 capture for the CIA. There were no expenditures but this can always be amended to express projects the board would like to work on. Member Houthoofd state the $3,000 grant should be in the expenditure since this will be completed during the fiscal year. Bryant expressed she can make that amendment. Houthoofd asked why the tax increment revenue (TIR) from 2020/2021 is higher than the TIR projection in 2021/2022. Bryant expressed these are estimates because it is difficult to make assumptions on the increase in property values. The budget will always be amended at the end of the year to reflect the most accurate capture on property values. MOTION: Houthoofd moved to approve the SSCIA FY2021/FY2022 Budget, as amended. Motion seconded by Yorko. Bryant did a roll call vote: Jim Houthoofd - yea Jonathon Lukco - yea Jessica Yorko -yea YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Neighborhood Grant Discussion Chair Lukco provided an update on the RFP for the bus shelter. Chair Lukco and Bryant have been working closely with CATA and the Arts Council on the creation of the RFP. Member Yorko expressed how great this is and will be a great addition to the corridor. Chair Lukco or Bryant will provide updates to the board. Electronic Meeting Updates Bryant shared that the Mayor declared a local state of emergency on March 16, 2020, which the Lansing City Council extended the state of emergency several times. This is currently set to expire on July 12, 2021,which will affect the ability for the board to host meetings via Zoom. After July 12, 2021, the public body must meet in person and can resume to meeting at the LEAP office. Bryant will share more details with the board. Several board members brought up the preference to meet along the corridor, Neogen could be an option. Other Business Kris Klein was able to join in and answer questions regarding the tax increment revenue. It was suggested the board could have an overview presentation or training about the TIF at a later meeting. Discussion ensued on any updates by board members about events or business activity along the corridor. Public Comment None provided at this time. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Lukco declared the SSCIA meeting adjourned at 4.28 PM. «.A.4 4�r'i Jonathon Lukco, Chair Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority Andy Scher,Mayor Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority Special Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, May 6, 2021 - 12:00 PM THIS MEETING WAS HELD ELECTRONICALLY* Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 865 7295 1 103 1 Passcode: 3256N httips://usO2web-zoom.us/i/86572951103?r)wd=ZEI DRVcwYOwzWkxXZFF12VStZVOwxUT09 Members Present: Jonathon Lukco (Lansing, Michigan), Diane Sanborn (Lansing, Michigan), Jim Houthoofd (Lansing, MI), Jessica Yorko (Lansing, MI), Tiffany Dowling (Lansing, MI) Members Absent: - Facilitator Present: Hannah Bryant (LEAP) Guests: Public: Andrew Fedewa (City of Lansing) Recorded by: Hannah Bryant Welcome/Call to Order/Meeting Overview Chair Lukco welcomed everyone and called the SSCIA Special meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. Chair Lukco stated in an effort to protect the health and safety of the public, these meetings will be conducted virtually in accordance with Public Act 228 of 2020 and the Open Meetings Act, and all Board members and the public are participating virtually. Bryant took attendance and stated with the new Open Meetings Act, we will have to record the city and state of all board members and all votes will be roll call. Bryant took attendance. Bryant provided an overview of the Zoom Webinar meeting process for the members and for the public. Approval of SSCIA Meeting Minutes (April 15, 2021) MOTION: Sanborn moved to approve the SSCIA Meeting Minutes from the April 15th, 2021 meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Dowling. Bryant did a roll call vote: Diane Sanborn - yes Jim Houthoofd - yes Jonathon Lukco -yes Jessica Yorko, - yes Tiffany Dowling -yes YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Acceptance of Neighborhood Grant and Budget Amendment-Action Chair Lukco shared that SSCIA was approved for a $3,000 grant for the bus stop art piece project. The resolution in your packet states that the board accepts it and gives the chair authorization to sign any agreements and have representatives to work with the city, art commission, and CATA in the process. Additionally this resolution will amend our budget to reflect the addition of this grant. Bryant shared that if approved and accepted, she will work with CATA and draft up a RFP for the art piece to follow the city of Lansing Art policy and guidelines given that this art will be in a public location. The board discussed what type of art piece should be included and discussed the old mural that was part of the Sparrow St. Lawrence Campus. MOTION: Sanborn moved to accept the Neighborhood Grant and Budget Amendment, as presented. Motion seconded by Dowling. Bryant did a roll call vote: Diane Sanborn - yes Jim Houthoofd - yes Jonathon Lukco - yes Jessica Yorko - yes Tiffany Dowling - yes YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Other Business Bryant noted that Member Yorko will have to watch the ethics training video still since she stated she has not watched yet. She will report back once she watches. Public Comment None provided at this time. Adjoumment There being no further business, Chair Lukco declared the SSCIA meeting adjourned at 12:26 PM. A ) Jo athon Lukco, Chair Saginaw St 7eet Corridor Improvement Authority Ilfti .�� J �+ r Andy Schior.Mayor Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 15, 2021 -3:30 PM This meeting was held electronically via Zoom Webinar Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/6/86298516208 I Webinar ID: 862 9851 6208 *See attached Public Participation Notes. Members Present: Jonathon Lukco (Lansing, Michigan), Diane Sanborn (Lansing, Michigan), Jim Houthoofd (3:40pm - Lansing, MI), Tiffany Dowling (Lansing, Michigan) Members Absent: Jessica Yorko (excused) Facilitator Present: Hannah Bryant (LEAP) Guests: - Public: Andrew Fedewa (City of Lansing) Recorded by: Hannah Bryant Welcome/Call to Order/Meeting Overview Chair Lukco welcomed everyone and called the SSCIA meeting to order at 3:36 p.m. Chair Lukco stated in an effort to protect the health and safety of the public, these meetings will be conducted virtually in accordance with Public Act 228 of 2020 and the Open Meetings Act, and all Board members and the public are participating virtually. Bryant took attendance and stated with the new Open Meetings Act,we will have to record the city and state of all board members and all votes will be roll call. Bryant took attendance. Bryant provided an overview of the Zoom Webinar meeting process for the members and for the public. Approval of SSCIA Meeting Minutes (February 25, 2021) MOTION: Sanborn moved to approve the SSCIA Meeting Minutes from the February 25, 2021 meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Dowling. Bryant did a roll call vote: Tiffany Dowling -yea Diane Sanborn -yea Jonathon Lukco-yea YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. City of Lansing Ethics Video Update Chair Lukco stated due to a city of Lansing resolution at our last meeting all in attendance have watched the Lansing Ethics Training video. Bryant shared the information with those not in attendance.Member Tiffany Dowling and Jessica Yorko were not in attendance and was asked if Dowling watched the video.Member Dowling stated she watched the video. Bryant will follow up with Yorko regarding if she has watched it since she is absent today. SSCIA Project Update and Budget Discussion Bryant provided a brief overview of the current budget and the tax revenue of the corridor. Additionally, Bryant discussed the Neighborhood grants,which we have not heard any updates but if awarded, we will need to schedule a special meeting for the board to consider and accept it. All members still think the bus improvements is a worthwhile project, even if the grant is not awarded by the city to the CIA. Discussion ensued. Board Terms and Recruitment Chair Lukco provided an update on the member's terms and the need to fill the vacant openings. Recruitment is important to have more members be active on the corridor. Other Business Bryant briefly discussed with the board to start thinking of bigger projects along the corridor that are needed in case of different grant opportunities that come through the city of Lansing. Public Comment Andy Fedewa provided an update on the Practicum project which is wrapping up. Fedewa shared he will be able to provide more details and a presentation at the next scheduled meeting. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Lukco declared the SSCIA meeting adjourned at 4:27pm. Jonathon Lukco, Chair Sagi aw Street Corridor Improvement Authority i ' 1 - Andy Schor,Mayor Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority Informational Meeting #1 Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, February 25, 2021 — 5:30 PM THIS MEETING WAS HELD ELECTRONICALLY* Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 886 4237 5220 https://us02web.zoom.us/i/88642375220 Members Present: Jonathon Lukco (Lansing, Michigan), Diane Sanborn (Lansing, Michigan), Jim Houthoofd (Lansing, MI) Members Absent: Jessica Yorko, Tiffany Dowling (excused) Facilitator Present: Hannah Bryant (LEAP) Guests: - Public: Andrew Fedewa (City of Lansing) Recorded by: Hannah Bryant Welcome/Call to Order/Meeting Overview Chair Lukco welcomed everyone and called the SSCIA Informational meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Chair Lukco stated in an effort to protect the health and safety of the public, these meetings will be conducted virtually in accordance with Public Act 228 of 2020 and the Open Meetings Act, and all Board members and the public are participating virtually. Bryant took attendance and stated with the new Open Meetings Act, we will have to record the city and state of all board members and all votes will be roll call. Bryant took attendance. Bryant provided an overview of the Zoom Webinar meeting process for the members and for the public. Approval of SSCIA Meeting Minutes (February 10, 2021) MOTION: Sanborn moved to approve the SSCIA Meeting Minutes from the February loth, 2020 special meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Houthoofd. Bryant did a roll call vote: Jim Houthoofd - yea Diane Sanborn - yea Jonathon Lukco -yea YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. 2021 SSCIA Corridor Plans Chair Lukco stated that Public Act 57 of 2018 requires the authority to hold two informational meetings to inform the public and governing bodies the direction of the authority. Chair Lukco walked through the 2021 plans and goals. Due to the ethics training video for Lansing Boards length, Chair Lukco provided an additional time for public comment at this time. Andy Fedewa provided a brief update on the Saginaw Street Practicum project and will continue to provide updates when he is able to. Lansing CARES Program Overview Bryant provided a brief overview of the Lansing CARES Program and stated an informational flyer is provided in the board's packet. Ethics Training Video for City of Lansing Boards Chair Lukco stated that on October 26, 2020, the Lansing City Council passed a resolution to require every member of a board, commission or authority authorized by City Ordinance or the city charter to obtain annual training on the ethics ordinance, conflicts of interest, and the Open Meetings Act. The training consists of a 20-minute video which the board watched during the meeting. All Board members in attendance of this meeting have watched the ethics video. The ethics information and video link will be sent to the absent board members, Yorko and Dowling. Other Business None was provided. Public Comment None provided at this time. Adjoumment There being no further business, Chair Lukco declared the SSCIA meeting adjourned at 6:18 PM. Jonathon Lukco, Chair Sa inaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority f Andy Schor.Mayor Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority Special Board of Director's Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 10, 2021 - 4:00 PM This meeting was held electronically via Zoom Webinar Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81548638799 I Webinar ID: 815 4863 8799 *See attached Public Participation Notes. Members Present: Jonathon Lukco (Lansing, Michigan), Diane Sanborn (Lansing, Michigan), Jim Houthoofd (Lake Buena Vista, Florida), Tiffany Dowling (Lansing, Michigan) Members Absent: Jessica Yorko Facilitator Present: Hannah Bryant (LEAP) Guests: - Public: Andrew Fedewa (city of Lansing) Recorded by: Hannah Bryant Welcome/Call to Order/Meeting Overview Chair Lukco welcomed everyone and called the SSCIA meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. Chair Lukco stated in an effort to protect the health and safety of the public, these meetings will be conducted virtually in accordance with Public Act 228 of 2020 and the Open Meetings Act, and all Board members and the public are participating virtually. Bryant took attendance and stated with the new Open Meetings Act,we will have to record the city and state of all board members and all votes will be roll call. Bryant took attendance. Bryant provided an overview of the Zoom Webinar meeting process for the members and for the public. Approval of SSCIA Meeting Minutes (January 2021) MOTION: Houthoofd moved to approve the SSCIA Meeting Minutes from the January 21If, 2021 meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Dowling. Erycnt did a ro11 cad vote: Many Dov na -yea .; m Houthoofd -yea Dine Sanborn -yea Jonathon Lukco-yea YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. 2021 Corridor Plants -Wonting Discussion Chair Lukco provided a brief 2020 overview. The board discussed the priorities for 2021 which includes a business directory,website updates, finance updates including the budget, creating a one pager, and creating a survey or using the existing survey to better understand the needs. Member Dowling offered to look at the timeline for their newspaper and see if there would be a natural fit to provide a CIA educational piece to help make people aware of it. Andy Fedewa was able to add that the city is updating their website and will put Hannah in contact with someone for the CIA website. Chair Lukco will provide a summary sheet and it will be discussed at the next meeting. Other Business None was provided. Public Comment Andrew Fedewa shared the MSU practicum project has started for the 4 intersections on the corridor including Saginaw/Oakland/Cedar/Larch. He noted that they were able to do a site visit and that he will keep the board updated on their progress for their corridor study. Adjoumment There being no further business, Chair Lukco declared the SSCIA meeting adjourned at 5:06 PM. Jonath WLukco,, hair Sagi w Stree Corridor Improvement Authority Andy Schur.Mayor Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority Annual Board of Director's Meeting Thursday, January 21, 2021 — 3:30 PM THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD ELECTRONICALLY* Zoom Meeting Webinar ID: 819 2920 8179 *See attached Public Participation Notes. Members Present: Jonathon Lukco (Lansing, Michigan), Jessica Yorko (Lansing, Michigan), Diane Sanborn (Lansing, Michigan), Jim Houthoofd (Lansing, Michigan), Tiffany Dowling (Lansing, Michigan) Members Absent: - Facilitator Present: Hannah Bryant (LEAP) Guests: - Public: Aaron Williams Recorded by:. Hannah Bryant Welcome and Call to Order Chair Lukco welcomed everyone and called the SSCIA meeting to order at 3:36 p.m. Chair Lukco stated in an effort to protect the health and safety of the public, these meetings will be conducted virtually in accordance with Public Act 228 of 2020 and the Open Meetings Act, and all Board members and the public are participating virtually. Bryant took attendance and stated with the new Open Meetings Act,we will have to record the city and state of all board members and all votes will be roll call. Bryant took attendance. Meeting Overview Bryant provided an overview of the Zoom Webinar meeting process for the members and for the public. Approval of SSCIA Meeting Minutes (November 2020) MOTION: Dowling moved to approve the SSCIA Meeting Minutes from the November 19t", 2020 meeting, as presented. Motion seconded by Houthoofd. Bryant did a roll call vote: Tiffany Dowling - yea Jim Houthoofd - yea Diane Sanborn - yea Jessica Yorko - yea Jonathon Lukco-yea YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. 2021 SSCIA Board of Directors Officer Elections -Action Bryant provided an overview of the election process,which per the SSCIA bylaws will take place each year at the annual meeting for Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. Nominations were made for Chair, Jonathon Lukco and Treasurer, Diane Sanborn. It was discussed to leave the officer positions the same as last year. Dowling nominated Jessica for Vice Chair; Jonathon Lukco nominated Houthoofd for Secretary. Bryant expressed other write in candidates can be made on the ballots, which were received electronically during the meeting to members. Once all votes were in, Chair Lukco ended the voting period. Bryant prepared the election report and presented the results: Chair: 5 votes for Jonathon Lukco Vice Chair: 5 votes for Jessica Yorko Secretary: 5 votes for Jim Houthoofd Treasurer: 5 votes for Diane Sanborn MOTION: Sanborn moved to approve the SSCIA Officer slate. Motion seconded by Dowling. Bryant did a roll call vote: Tiffany Dowling - yea Jim Houthoofd - yea Diane Sanborn - yea Jessica Yorko - yea Jonathon Lukco -yea YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. 2021 SSCIA Board of Directors Meeting Schedule - Action Chair Lukco walked through the 2021 schedule. MOTION: Yorko moved to approve the 2021 Meeting Scheduled, as presented. Motion seconded by Dowling. Bryant did a roll call vote: Tiffany Dowling - yea Jim Houthoofd - yea Diane Sanborn - yea Jessica Yorko - yea Jonathon Lukco -yea YEAS: Unanimous. Motion carried. Neighborhood Grant Update- Discussion Bryant provided an overview and update on the city of Lansing Neighborhood grants. Bryant shared she has been working with CATA to identify a bus stop along Saginaw Street that needs improvement. The bus stop on Saginaw Street past N. MLK has been the focus of conversations due to its popularity. It was discussed that there is no bus shelter at that location which would be needed. Member Yorko expressed her experience working with CATA and the other bus stop improvements such as in south Lansing. Members thought this was a great bus stop to consider improvements to, and that a bike repair station would be helpful too. Bryant will be applying on behalf of the SSCIA and will provide updates. Bryant shared information on the community garden, Heart of the Earth, right off Saginaw on Butler Avenue, which Aaron Williams has been working with and is interested in a partnership to apply for the community garden to add some much-needed improvements. William spoke on the garden and the need to make it accessible for all. Additionally, Aaron stated he has bought the property on the corner of Butler and Saginaw, as well as the bank building and is making improvements to these. Member Sanborn provided that the neighborhood in blooms grant would be an option for the garden. Bryant will investigate partnering with the community garden and Aaron to create an application to submit. 2020 Review Chair Lukco expressed that 2020 was time for administration efforts for the board. Bryant also expressed 2020 allowed us to apply for the Match on Main program, even though we did not receive it. Additionally, Chair Lukco shared an outline has been created for the website. 2021 Plans Chair Lukco walked through the diagram that shows the 4 main categories that are in the SSCIA Development plan. Yorko expressed this was a great approach. Discussion ensured regarding the status of businesses along the corridor. This resulted in discussing how important a business directory is for the corridor. Next Meeting Agenda Items It was discussed to schedule an hour-long special meeting to discuss the 2021 plans and priorities for the corridor. Bryant will send out a doodle poll to find a good time for all in the next couple of weeks, but prior to our informational meeting so the board can present the information then. Other Business None was provided. Public Comment Aaron Williams shared that he is cleaning up and working on the 629 Butler Avenue property, he currently has tenants lined up for the properties. He stated he is really looking forward to getting the community together and get everyone involved.Aaron also noted that a business directory would be a great idea for the corridor. Adjournment There being no further business, Chair Lukco declared the SSCIA meeting adjourned at 5:02 PM. 1zf�I Jonathon Lukco, Chair Sa ' aw Stree orridor Improvement Authority