HomeMy WebLinkAboutSaginaw St. Corridor Improvement Authority Minutes 05.28.26Saginaw St. Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
May 28, 2026
Rathbun Insurance Agency
529 W. Saginaw St. Lansing, Mi 48933
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Facilitator Present:
Guests Present:
Laura Stoken, Peter Morman, Diane Sanborn,
Paul Schimdt
Tiffany Dowling
Kahleea Washington (Lansing EDC)
Amiee Evans (Lansing EDC), Angela Winkler
(M3 Group)
Public: Jessica Hua (Rathbun)
Recorded by: Kahleea Washington (Lansing EDC)
1. Call to Order/ Roll Call: 3:00 PM
Vice Chair Morman called the meeting to order, followed by a roll call.
2. Approval of the Saginaw St. CIA Meeting Minutes (04.09.26)
After reviewing the meeting minutes, Member Stoken moved to approve. The
motion passed unanimously.
Motion: Stoken
Seconded: Sanborn
3.Approval of Business Grant Program Materials- ActionThe board reviewed the updated guidelines and draft application. Theydiscussed opening the grant opportunity to different types of properties on the
corridor. Vice Chair Morman suggested changing the guidelines to include
“Commercial properties such as businesses, nonprofit organizations, and
multiunit residential properties.”
Member Stoken moved to approve the program materials with modifications to
business eligibility to include “Commercial properties: businesses, nonprofit
organizations, and multiunit residential properties.” The motion passed
unanimously.
Motion: Stoken
Seconded: Sanborn
4. Update on the LEDC and CIA Service Agreement
Washington provided a recap of the discussion and board action related to a new service agreement between the LEDC and the City of Lansing CIAs. Washington
presented the service agreement’s “proposed scope of work” and will comeback
next month with a full agreement for the board to approve. Washington opened it
up for questions alongside the Director of Economic Development for the Lansing
EDC, Amiee Evans.
Member Stoken asked how the Lansing EDC arrived at the contract amount and
service hours. Evans provided some information but will follow up with more at the
next meeting.
The board had no further questions on the proposed materials.
5. Update on Corridor Art Projects
Washington informed the board the “Mural Program” received a new inquiry from
Amy’s Catering. Washington will continue to work with them to hopefully bring a
proposal to the board.
There was brief discussion on the next steps on install artwork on the transformer
boxes.
Member Sanborn updated the group on the Durant Park project. The Park’s
Department has requested a small gap at the bottom of the stage mural for safety
purposes. Member Sanborn plans to engage a contractor to get a quote to build
and install the boards.
6.Updates on Corridor Projectsa. Marketing
Angela Winkler, from the M3 Group, provided an update on their work with MDOT/
CSX Transportation. They have been in communication with the CSX Transportation -
Public Project Group and have proposed a draft letter to host murals on their
property. b. Street Sign Toppers
Washington updated the board on her communication with the City on the street
sign toppers. She provided two quotes from sign manufacturers that the board
reviewed. Member Stoken moved to approve the quote provided by Foresight.
Motion: Stoken
Seconded: Sanborn Other Business: Public Comment:
NA Adjournment: 4:02 PM
Vice Chair Morman moved to adjourn.
Supported by Stoken
X_________________________
Peter Morman
Vice Chairperson, Saginaw St. Corridor Improvement Authority