View the PDF version Google Docs PDF Viewer
Lakeside Business Improvement District
Meeting Agenda
Nov. 12, 2019
8 a.m.
Muskegon City Hall
933 Terrace, Muskegon, MI
Room 103
1) Call to Order
2) Consent Agenda
a) Approval of Agenda
b) Approval of Minutes from the meeting Sept. 9, 2019
3) Public Comment (on an agenda item)
New Business
a) Discussion of two open positions on the Lakeside BID board;
b) Update on Lakeshore Drive and expenditure of potential contractor penalties
c) Discussion on potential recommendation of a BID special assessment
d) Decision on 2020 meeting schedule with dates and times
5) Other Business
a) Downtown project and Midtown streetscape updates
b) Next meeting is scheduled for Friday October 25, 2019 at 8 a.m. in Muskegon City
Hall, room 103
6) Adjournment
Lakeside Business Improvement District
Bey Meeting:Minutes :
Sept. 9, 2019
Muskegon City Hall, 933 Terrace, Muskegon, MI at 8 AM
1) Call to Order: 8:15 PM
Attendance: Troy Wasserman, Frank Peterson and Mark Flermoen, Dick Ghezzi
Excused Absent(s): Blake Evans, Ann Funk and Michael Kordecki and.
Guests: Dave Alexander, city Business Development Manager and Barry Ghezzi,
Lakeside commercial property owner
2) Election of chair
The meeting was called by Dave Alexander, Lakeside BID staff, for purposes of the
Lakeside BID Board organization and. election of officer. Mark F. nominated Frank Peterson
as chair and supported by Dick G. Frank P. nominated Mark Flermoen as vice chair and
supported by Dick G. No other nominations were made. A motion to elect chair and vice
chair was made.
Vote: All in favor
3) Consent agenda:
A. Approval of Agenda
Moved by: Troy W.
Supported by: Mark F.
Vote: All in favor
4) Public Comment
The Lakeside BID board allowed public comment on agenda items as they were discussed
by the BID board members.
5) New Business
A. Acceptance of Ann Funk’s resignation.
The BID Board received a letter of resignation from member Ann Funk as she said she
will be unable to fulfill the requirements of the board. The board consensus was to ask
the Muskegon City Commission to appoint Kathy Fearnley of the Lakeshore Credit
1
Union as Ann F.’s replacement. A motion to accept the resignation and nominate Kathy
F. for Muskegon City Commission appointment.
Moved by: Troy W.
Supported by: Mark F.
Vote: All in favor
B. Adoption of Lakeside BID District By-laws
Dave A. presented a draft of district by-laws based upon the Downtown BID. The draft
calls for a seven member board and the board moved to increase the number of board
members to nine as allowed by state law.
Moved by: Troy W.
Supported by: Mark F.
Vote: All in favor
C. Nomination of two new members of the BID board
With two positions open, the board came to the consensus to nominate Barry Ghezzi, a
Lakeside commercial property owner, and Allen Serio of Wonderland Distillery. A motion
to request the City Commission to appoint Barry G. and Allen S.
Moved by: Mark F..
Supported by: Troy W.
Vote: All in favor
D. Review of special assessments and future of the BID
The Lakeside BID is in no position to suggest a special assessment to the Muskegon
~ City Commission for 2020 but. would need to have the multi-step process approved by
the Muskegon City Commission by Oct. 31, 2020 for a 2021 and beyond assessment.
That process, if supported by the property owners and the BID board, would include
establishing the details of specific properties to be included, assessment rate,
assessment duration, budget and work plan. The BID had a general discussion with no
conclusion. There was also discussion of how to fund landscaping and snow removal
services for 2020 and how the BID can be a bridge to a Corridor Improvement Authority,
a tax increment financing district.
E. Future meetings.
The BID board decided to have every other month meetings on the second Tuesday at 8
a.m. in Muskegon City Hall. The next meeting is November 12, 2019 at 8 a.m. at
Muskegon City Hall, 933 Terrace.
Minutes produced and submitted by Dave Alexander, city of Muskegon Business Development
Manager.
Bylaws
Of
The Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District
Adopted Sept. 9, 2019
Purpose
The Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District was created to provide enhanced
services in the Lakeside Business District through marketing activities, common area
maintenance such as snow removal and beautification. The intention in the BID’s creation was
to provide a “funding bridge” to a newly created Lakeside Corridor Improvement District and
eventually have the BID expire as the CIA becomes able to fund the activities of the BID.
Article 1
Property Classifications
Class “A” Properties
Properties located within Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District which are currently
used for, or zoned for commercial, office, retail or other similar activities not listed below.
Class “B” Properties
Properties located within the Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District which are
currently use for, or zoned for industrial, automotive or public utility.
Class “C” Properties
Properties located within the Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District which are
currently used for nonprofit or religious activities
Class “D” Properties
Properties located within the Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District which are
currently used for, or zoned for educational or governmental activities.
Note: Under current law of the state of Michigan, properties zoned for or exclusively used for
residential within a Business Improvement District are exempt from special assessments.
Article 2
Governing Board
Section 2.1 — Composition
The Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District Board shall consist of nine (9)
members. Board composition shall be consistent with the State of Michigan enabling legislation,
Act No. 120 of the Public Acts of 1961. Statue allows for between seven (7) and fifteen (15)
members. Board membership may be increased or decreased by a recommendation of the BID
Board at the first quarterly annual meeting in January with the new board composition taking
effect the following January 1.
Section 2.2 —- Board Terms
Each board member will be appointed to a three (3) year term with no more than half of board
seats expiring in one year. For the initial board, board members will drawl lots to determine what
members will serve one (1), two (2) and three (3) year teams. Board terms end on December 31
of the expiring year. The first year term for inaugural board members will expire on December
31, 2016 following the first full year of service.
Section 2.3 - Board Openings
Nominees for annual openings shall be indorsed by the Muskegon Lakeside Business
Improvement District board at its fall quarterly meeting and then sent to the Muskegon City
Commission for formal appointment with terms beginning at the end of each January.
Section 2.4 — Regular Openings
Individuals seeking nomination/appointment to the board should complete an application of
interest through the city of Muskegon’s Talent Bank. If more individuals express interest in open
positions than there are positions the Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District will
make a final recommendation to the city commission with a majority vote.
Section 2.5 — Vacancies, Resignations and Removals
Vacancies which occur between fall quarterly meetings shall be filled by appointment via a
recommendation of the Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District Board to the
Muskegon City Commission.
Section 2.6 - Compensation
Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District Board members shall not receive any
compensation for their services.
Article 3
Officers
Section 3.1 — Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair
The Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District Board shall annually select one of its
members to serve as Chair and Vice-Chair.
The Chair shall preside at all meetings.
The Vice-Chair shall act in the capacity of the Chair in the absence of the Chair. In the event of
a vacancy in the office of Chair, the Vice-Chair will assume the office of Chair and the
Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District Board shall select a successor to the office
of Vice-Chair at the earliest practical time.
Section 3.2 — Secretary
The Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District Board shall designate a qualified
member or members of city of Muskegon staff to serve as secretary or co-secretaries of the
Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District Board. The Secretary shall file a detailed
record of all proceedings of the board and as manager take all other action as necessary for the
proper and expeditious execution of all board actions. The Muskegon Lakeside Business
Improvement District Board may pay a reasonable administrative fee to the city for such
secretarial/managerial services.
Section 3.4 — Treasurer
The Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District Board will not have a designated
treasurer but appoints the city of Muskegon Finance Department to handle all accounting and
financial management needs of the Muskegon Lakeshore Business Improvement District.
Article 4
Meetings
Section 4.1 —- Open Meetings Act
All meeting of the Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District Board shall be conducted
at a public meeting held in compliance with the Michigan Open Meetings Act, Act No. 267 of the
Public Acts of 1976. Any property owner or business owner located within the Muskegon
Lakeside Business Improvement District shall be given the opportunity to be heard.
Section 4.2 —- Meetings Held
The Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District Board shall meet a minimum of once
per quarter. Additional meetings may be called between standing meetings with no less than 48
hours notice or special meetings with no less than 18 hours notice per the state’s Opening
Meetings Act.
Standing quarterly meeting should cover:
- 1% Quarterly Meeting — Annual report/selection of chair & Vice-chair
- 2"4 Quarterly Meeting — Discussion of following year’s services
- 3% Quarterly Meeting — Discussion of assessment based on recommended services
- 4 Quarterly Meeting - Recommendation of Assessment & recommendation of new
board members.
Section 4.3 — Notice of Meetings
Notices of all meetings (regularly scheduled and special) shall be posted per the state’s
Opening Meetings Act on the City of Muskegon’s website and the appropriate Lakeside
Business District website.
Section 4.4 — Amending Bylaws
The Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District Bylaws may be amended by a simple
majority vote of the board.
Article 5
Administration
Section 5.1 - Records
All records of the Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District board are available to the
public in compliance with the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. Meeting agendas, board
packets, meeting minutes and annual financials shall be posted district’s city website page.
Section 5.2 — Annual Meeting
Once the Muskegon Lakeside Business Improvement District is operating through a special
assessment, the board will schedule a public annual meeting to present the current and future
budget of the Muskegon Lakeside Improvement District, discussion of future needs and
directions and allow the public to ask questions and provide input.
lakeside
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Lakeside business owners and property owners:
The Lakeside Business Improvement District has been established by the Muskegon City
Commission and an initial board appointed. There are two open positions on the new nine-
member BID board, which is seeking nominees to recommend to the Muskegon City
Commission for appointment.
The Lakeside BID has the ability to request and manage a special assessment of commercial
properties in the district to cover the cost of specific Lakeside needs with the new streetscape
such as snow removal, landscaping, promotion and events. A Lakeside BID special assessment
will not be instituted for 2020 and could be instituted for 2021 and beyond with a
recommendation of the BID board and approval of the City Commission. ~
The Lakeside BID board will meet Tuesday Nov. 12 at 8 a.m. in Muskegon City Hall. A main
agenda item will be a recommendation of two new BID board members to be forwarded to the
City Commission. The City Commission earlier this month filled a BID board vacancy of the initial
seven members but left the two new positions vacant in hopes of finding nominees of a diverse
background to represent the district and the city.
If you or someone you know would be a good representative on the BID board, please forward
those names to the BID board through Vice Chairman Mark Flermoen by Nov 8. You can email
him at mflerm7492@hotmail.com. Nominees must be commercial property owners or business
owners along Lakeshore Drive from Robinson Street to Clifford Street.
If you have any questions concerning the Lakeside BID and board appointments, you can
contact Dave Alexander, city of Muskegon business development manager. Dave’s email is
dalexander@downtownmuskegon.org or call him at 231-215-8827.
Thanks for your support and work in taking the Lakeside Business District to new heights.
Sincerely,
Mark Flermoen
Vice Chairman
Lakeside Business Improvement District
Commission Meeting Date: Aug. 13, 2019
Date: Aug. 13, 2019
To: Honorable Mayor & City Commission
From: Planning & Economic Development Department
RE: Lakeside Business Improvement District (BID)
initial resolution
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: We are requesting the attached resolution be adopted
establishing a Business Improvement District for the Lakeside commercial district
along Lakeshore Drive from 1595 Lakeshore (Wasserman’s Flowers) to 2801
Lakeshore (Muskegon County Club). The boundaries are outlined in the attached
map as the district are those commercial properties with frontage on Lakeshore
Drive. It is also requested that the commission establish an initial Lakeside BID board
with the following recommended individuals as offered by the Lakeside District
Association:
Troy Wasserman — Wasserman’s Flowers, 1595 Lakeshore
Richard Ghezzi — Ghezzi’s Market, 2017 Lakeshore
Mark Flermoen — VF Ventures, 1845 Lakeshore
Michael Kordecki — Marine Tap Room, 1983 Lakeshore
Ane-Punie— Auto-Bedy-Glinic,.2064--akeshore—
Blake Evans— Water's Edge Fitness, 2465 Lakeshore
City Manager (by statute)
— City of Muskegon
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The city can anticipate receiving approximately 15 percent of
the proceeds that would be an administrative fee for staff support if the BID is
established and the BID board concurs.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To adopt the resolution as presented.
Agenda Item Review Form
Muskegon City Commission
Commission Meeting Date: October 8, 2019 Title: Community Relations Committee
Recommendations
Submitted By: Ann Marie Meisch Department: Clerk
Brief Summary: To accept the resignations and appointments as follows: resignations of Ann
Funk from the Lakeside Business Improvement District and Larry Boersma from the Farmers
Market Advisory Board. Appointments of Samantha Ferguson to the CDBG/Citizen’s District
Council and Kathy Fearnley to the Lakeside Business Improvement District.
Amount Requested: N/A Amount Budgeted: N/A
Fund(s) or Account(s): N/A Fund(s) or Account(s): N/A
Recommended Motion: To concur with the recommendations of the Community Relations
Committee and approve the resignations and appointments.
For City Clerk Use Only:
Commission Action:
Sign up for City of Muskegon Emails