HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark Board Minutes 03.11.26PARK BOARD MEETING MINUTES
FOSTER COMMUNITY CENTER
Wednesday March 11th, 2026
BOARD MEMBERS: Mike Dombrowski, Kimberly Whitfield, Nate Scramlin,
Isaac Francisco, Joan Lenhard, Tirstan Walters, Ravynne Gilmore,
Christopher Greene-Szmadzinski
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M. Foster Community Center
I. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
Added G to New Business.
Christopher Greene-Szmadzinski moved to accept the agenda, Nate Scramlin seconded.
Passed Unanimously, Ravynne Gilmore not present during this vote.
II. BOARD MEETING MINUTES
A. February 11th, 2026
Joan Lenhard moved to accept the minutes, Nate Scramlin seconded, Passed unanimously,
Ravynne Gilmore not present during this vote.
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Riverfront Dr. - Lansing Shuffle Act 33 Sale – Chris Kline from LEAP, Jon Hartzell of
Detroit Shipping Company/LansingShuffle Andy Fedawa the City Planner presented information
about the proposal of the ballot proposal for sale of the building that houses the Shuffle.
Public comment: Jodi Washington against the sale.
Loretta Stanaway: against the sale.
Jenny Lease: Is in favor of the sale.
Don Dean: Against the sale.
Ryan Smith: Against the sale.
Joan Lenhard made a motion to table this item during this meeting and members of the Parks
Board agree to review with neighborhood groups and consider this motion again in the
April meeting. Christopher Greene-Szmadzinski seconded. This motion passed 7 yays-1
nay.
B. Potter Park Zoo - Parks Grant Match Program Nate Scramlin made a motion to
accept and proceed with this application, Tirstan Walters Seconded. Passed unanimously.
C. Art Impact Project for Marshall Park – Barbara Pearsall designed an installation for
Marshall Park that rotates and has moving images. Children are able to play on this and it
can be activated by theater KW moved to continue this process, JL passed unanimously
D. Tecumseh Pump Station -
E. E Elm Bridge Project - Preliminary Plans – The river trail would be routed under the bridge
after this project is completed. During this project during 2027 there would be a detour while this is
being completed. Some funding from the Ingham County River Trail millage would be expected to
pay for this project.
F. NMTP Workshop – March 19th 6-8 PM Draft Plan Workshop
G. Cherry Hill Construction – There is a combined sewer overflow project will be in the area
of Cherry Hill Park. There will be a staging area in the area of the old tennis courts in exchange for
work on the sidewalk.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. 5 – Year Plan – Approved by DNR – this is completed.
B. CIP Proposed Project List – Joan Lenhard moved to recommend the project list for
our CIP funding, Tirstan Walters seconded, passed unanimously
C. NFC Innovation Zone – April Meeting
D. Michigan Waterways Stewards Eco Zone
E. Westside Green Space Update
V. UPDATES
A. Community Center Feasibility Study – A survey is going out and we are gathering public
information.
B. mParks Conference – Had over 600 delegates in Lansing.
C. Marshall Basketball Courts
D. March 18th Fenner and Gier Parking – Expecting the estimate by March 18th
E. The purchase of the property off of Waverly near the Consumer’s Lines has been finalized
F. Groesbeck Golf Course turns 100 years old
VI. CORRESPONDENCE
A. Tom Rich – Lewton Park
B. Nancy Mahlow – Bankroft
C. Don Dean – Friends of Bancroft
D. Nancy Mahlow – Friends of Lansing Historic Cemeteries 2026 Schedule
E. Don Dean – No Shuffle Sale
F. Eastside Connector Funding
VII. INFORMATION
VIII. REMARKS BY BOARD MEMBERS
Joan Lenhard wanted to let us know that the Scott Gardens clean up will start soon. The director confirmed
that there has been some littering activity in the area near the Scott Gardens and this is being addressed by
staff.
IX. STATEMENTS OF CITIZENS
All meetings of the Park Board shall be open to the public. Those in attendance shall have the opportunity to speak on
any issue related to parks and recreation services not otherwise on the agenda at the end of the meeting and may speak on
any agenda issue during the meeting after park board members have had an opportunity to discuss the issue or prior to
the board voting on the issue. The President may impose a time limit on public comments.
Loretta Stanaway – would like more attention in the cemeteries in the next 5 year plan.
Meeting is closed at 9:09