HomeMy WebLinkAboutSaginaw St. Corridor Improvement Authority Minutes 06.18.26
Saginaw St. Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
June 18, 2026
Rathbun Insurance Agency
529 W. Saginaw St. Lansing, Mi 48933
Members Present: Laura Stoken, Paul Schimdt, Tiffany Dowling
Members Absent: Peter Morman, Diane Sanborn
Facilitator Present: Kahleea Washington (Lansing EDC)
Guests Present: Amiee Evans (Lansing EDC), Kris Klein (Lansing
EDC), Angela Winkler (M3 Group)
Public:
Recorded by: Kahleea Washington (Lansing EDC) 1. Call to Order/ Roll Call: 3:07 PM
Washington took role call. The group did not have quorum.
2. Approval of the Saginaw St. CIA Meeting Minutes (5.28.26) – Action
The group tabled this action item for next month.
3. Update on Corridor Art Projects
Washington shared an update on her communications with Amy’s Catering,
and she hopes to continue making progress on this mural opportunity. She also
informed that she sent the letter M3 presented last month to the public
transportation group, but has not received any response.
Lastly, Washington stated that she would like to invite representatives from the
City’s public service department to the meeting to explore public art project
opportunities and other needs on the corridor.
4. Approval of the LEDC and CIA Service Agreement- Action
The group was not able to act on this item due to not having a quorum.
Kris Klein from the Lansing EDC explained the agreement the LEDC is proposing. He provided further detail on the different types of services and rates outlined in
the agreement.
Member Stoken inquired about having the hours defined in the contract and
having an attorney review the agreement on behalf of the CIA. The board
expressed general concern about the confusion this agreement may cause with
assigning work once the contract is in place. The board members plan to review
the agreement on their own time and send any thoughts to Chair Dowling to
express them to the Lansing EDC.
5. Updates on Corridor Projects
a. Marketing
Angela- letter to the transportation group, how to engage MDOT regarding the
box, pursuing a sign at the point, and completing the QD mural.
b. Street Sign Toppers
Washington will continue to work with the City and Foresight and circle back
with more updates.
6. Other Business
Washington informed the group that a new daycare had opened adjacent to
the corridor. She provided them with access to the CIA’s business opportunities.
7. Public Comment
NA
8. Adjournment: 4:06 PM
Motion Stoken Seconded: Schmidt X_________________________
Tiffany Dowling
Chairperson, Saginaw St. Corridor Improvement Authority