HomeMy WebLinkAboutSaginaw St. Corridor Improvement Authority Minutes 04.09.26
Saginaw St. Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
April 09, 2026
Rathbun Insurance Agency
529 W. Saginaw St. Lansing, Mi 48933
Members Present: Laura Stoken, Peter Morman, Diane Sanborn,
Tiffany Dowling,
Members Absent: Paul Schimdt
Facilitator Present: Kahleea Washington (Lansing EDC)
Guests Present: Megan Whitt and Agela Wilker (M3 Group)
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Public:
Recorded by: Kahleea Washington (Lansing EDC) 1. Call to Order/ Roll Call: 3:00 PM
Chair Dowling called the meeting to order, followed by a roll call 2. Approval of the Saginaw St. CIA Meeting Minutes (03.19.26)
After reviewing the meeting minutes, Member Morman moved to approve.
Motion: Morman
Seconded: Stoken 2. Consideration for the Landscaping Maintenance- Action The board reviewed the proposal before approving.
Motion: Sanborn
Seconded: Stoken
3. Review of Business Grant Program Materials
The board reviewed the proposed guidelines and suggested some changes before
they approve. Washington will bring the corrected guidelines, and other materials
for the board at the next meeting to officially establish the program. 4. Discussion on Corridor Art Projects
MDOT property permission and finalized the design
Get the dimensions for the electrical boxes
Tree art Flower Power Revamp
Approval of street art/design on the road (MDOT and the City) 6. Updates on Corridor Projects a. Marketing
M3 provided an update on the business email outreach and how to address the
ones that were undeliverable.
M3 presented the mock up street sign toppers designs. The board reviewed and
finalized the design. Washington will reach out to the City and start the process.
b. Mural Program Member Sanborn spoke about the potential of adding walls to the stage at the
Durant Park to host a mural. She reached out to the parks department and will
continue to work with them to get it approved.
Washington provided an update on her meeting with the QD team.
Other Business
NA
Public Comment
The owner of the Watering Can reintroduced herself to the board and provided
an update on their project and timeline. She also plans to build a full service
food truck park. Adjournment: 4:05 PM
Motion: Stoken Second: Sanborn
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Tiffany Dowling
Chairperson, Saginaw St. Corridor Improvement Authority