HomeMy WebLinkAboutLansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority Minutes 07.15.26Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
July 15th, 2026 @ 4:00pm
Capital Region International Airport
4100 Capital City Blvd. Lansing, MI 48906
Chris Holman
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Facilitator Present:
Guests Present:
Public:
Recorded by:
Robert Benstein, Steven Bohnet, Kambriana
Crank, Dianne Hartwell, Hillary Kipp, Bob Van
Arkel (4:09pm)
Jo Sperry
Kahleea Washington (Lansing EDC)
Andy Kilpatrick (City of Lansing), Kai Christian
(CATA)
N/A
Kambriana Crank
1. Call to Order/ Roll CallRoll call at 4:01pm
2. Approval of the Lansing Gateway CIA Meeting Minutes (6.17.2026)– Action
The board members reviewed the meeting minutes before moving to approve.
Motion: Kipp
Second: Bohnet
Passed unanimously
3.Update on the Design Project
The board reviewed new consultant-provided 3D visuals and requested
additional 3D streetscape renderings. Washington will verify any added cost and
explore opportunities to present renderings at the Annual Board Meeting.
4.Discussion with Public Service and CATA
Kilpatrick shared that the City’s Unmotorized Plan includes a proposal in
collaboration with MDOT to reduce Grand River from four lanes to three. The
board will be sent the finalized plan once available and noted that the City can
coordinate with MDOT on identifying optimal locations for streetlighting and
crosswalks. He also clarified that sidewalk improvements, streetlighting sourced
through BWL, and signage or banners fall under the City’s jurisdiction.
Christian provided information about CATA’s capabilities regarding bus shelter
enhancements. CATA can install shelters and lighting along the corridor and can
supply a full inventory of existing amenities such as trash cans, lighting, and
shelters. It was noted that artwork can be incorporated into shelters as long as
visibility of bus traffic is maintained. Christian also stated that CATA covers the
costs of shelters, trash cans, and shelter lighting, while the CIA may explore options
like solar lighting for added illumination. Christian will also determine the number
of high-frequency bus stops along the corridor and share that information with
the board.
5.Update on ARPA Funds
Washington gave the board an update on the spending plan. The board may
consider increasing the “aesthetic and design improvements” category of the
budget summary. Currently, the board is still encouraging business to apply for the
Business Enhancement Grant program.
6.Public Comment
None.
7.Other Business
Washington requested for an agenda item to be added regarding the approval
of transferring banks accounts from Comerica Bank to PNC.
Motion to add an agenda item to approve transferring the CIA bank account
from Comerica Bank to PNC:
Motion: Kipp
Second: Van Arkel
Unanimous
Motion to approve the banking transfer from Comerica Bank to PNC:
Motion: Crank
Second: Hartwell
Unanimous
8.Adjournment
Adjournment: 4:54pm
Motion: Bohnet
Support: Hartwell
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Robert Benstein
Chairperson, Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority