HomeMy WebLinkAboutSaginaw St. Corridor Improvement Authority Minutes 07.16.26
Saginaw St. Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
July 16, 2026
Rathbun Insurance Agency
529 W. Saginaw St. Lansing, Mi 48933
Members Present: Laura Stoken, Paul Schimdt, Tiffany Dowling
Peter Morman, Diane Sanborn
Members Absent:
Facilitator Present: Kahleea Washington (Lansing EDC)
Guests Present: Kris Klein (Lansing EDC); Amy Ramos (Amy’s
Catering); Robert Dowding (Trinity Lutheran
Church); Jeremiah Kilgore (City of Lansing’s
Public Service Department)
Public: Jessica Hua (Rathbun)
Recorded by: Kahleea Washington (Lansing EDC)
1. Call to Order/ Roll Call: 3:03 PM 2. Approval of the Saginaw St. CIA Meeting Minutes (6.18.26) – Action
The board reviewed the draft meeting minutes and had no edits.
Member Stoken moved to approve, seconded by Schmitt
Motion passed unanimously.
3. Update on Corridor Art Projects Traffic Cabinet Project:
Washington showcased the draft “action plan” to submit to MDOT for the traffic
cabinet art project. She will work with the board members to do some
community outreach and edit the proposal before submitting.
The board plans to engage M3 to create the vinyl wrap for the cabinets.
Amy’s Catering Mural:
Washington introduced Amy Ramos, owner of Amy’s Catering. Amy plans to
install a mural on her west-facing exterior wall using the SSCIA’s Mural
Sponsorship Program. She plans to bring a mural proposal to the board at next
month's meeting. Durant Park Mural:
Member Sandborn informed the group that she is making progress with the
Durant Park project. The construction plans were approved by the Park
Department, and the installations were completed.
4. Discussion with Public Service
Jeremiah Kilgore, from the City of Lansing’s Public Service Department,
introduced himself. He provided an update on the street sign topper project
and opened the floor for questions from the board.
The board inquired about landscaping needs along the corridor, specifically the
maintenance of the trees at “The Point”.
The board informed Jeremiah about some of the public art projects they are
pursuing along the corridor.
5. Updates on Corridor Projects a.Marketing
Chair Dowling provided a brief update from M3. b.Street Sign Toppers
Washington and Kilgore discussed the project’s progress. They will retain the
installed toppers until the board authorizes them.
6.Consideration for Business Grant- Action
Washington introduced Robert Dowling, representing Trinity Lutheran Church. He
gave an overview of their ongoing exterior improvement to the church and its
grant request.
The board expressed general support and then moved to approve.
Motion: Stoken; Seconded: Hartwell
Motion passed unanimously.
7.Review of Board Procedures- Action
Washington explained the proposed procedures to help minimize future
confusion. a.Subscriptions and Annual Costs
b.Reimbursement Procedure
Member Stoken moved to approve both procedures as presented.
Motion: Stoken; Seconded: Morman
Passed unanimously.
8.Approval of the LEDC and CIA Service Agreement- Action
Washington reintroduced the proposed agreement to the board. She explained
that Chair Dowling provided the Lansing EDC with questions to address points
brought up from the last meeting. Kris Klein, President of the Lansing EDC, was
present to offer additional clarification if necessary.
After further review and discussion, Member Sanborn moved to approve.
Motion: Member Sanborn; Seconded: Member Stoken
Approved unanimously.
9. Other Business NA 8. Adjournment: 4:06 PM
Motion: Schmidt Seconded: Stoken
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Tiffany Dowling
Chairperson, Saginaw St. Corridor Improvement Authority