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LAKESIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT-
CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR
BOARD MEETING
March 15, 2023
MEETING MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 9:08am by M. Flermoen.
I. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Flermoen, K. Fearnley, L. Hopson, M. Lyonnais, R. Jenkins, D. Ghezzi
MEMBERS ABSENT: D. Ghezzi, J. Seyferth (excused), A. Serio, A. Chambers
OTHERS PRESENT: D. Alexander, C. Alexander, S. Green, W. Webster
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by K. Fearnley, second by R. Jenkins to approve the Lakeside BID Meeting Minutes from 11-16-22.
Vote: 6 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
MOTION PASSES
III. ACTION ITEM: REVIEW OF FINANCES
The Lakeside BID ended 2022 with fund balance of $33,057 and after two months of 2023 a fund
balance of $17,778. All winter obligations for snow removal and Christmas decorations have been
met. The BID anticipates receiving $24,000 in late spring for its last special assessments. In
addition, the Lakeside CIA will receive $7,473 for the first-year tax increment revenue. In total,
Lakeside will have $49,251 in available fund in 2023. The only standing obligation is the $26,880 for
next season’s sidewalk snow removal, leaving $22,271 for discretionary spending.
Motion by L. Hopson, second by K. Fearnley to accept the Lakeside Business Improvement District
financial statement as of 2-28-23.
Vote: 6 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
MOTION PASSES
IV. REVIEW OF WINTER SERVICES-SNOW REMOVAL AND HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
A discussion on the acceptance and approval of the services and holiday decorations was made. Lighting
issues were addressed due to electrical issues and sparse decorations throughout.
Design approval for local made 46” stars for the poles (66). There is power on every pole and would be
white and blue LED lights to be used during other holidays as well. Agreement to have a demo model star
for final approval.
6 yeas, 0 nays
V. DISCUSSION OF UPCOMING SPRING AND SUMMER
There was discussion on the upcoming spring and summer seasons. A City sponsored event was previously
agreed to when the roads reopened was cancelled due to Covid. D. Alexander to follow up with the Clerk’s
office and a proposal will be submitted. Various options for neighborhood events i.e. seed packets, artists
for bike path or district, official fall festival, etc. Another discussion for an event organizer. D. Alexander
to talk to Carla and other options to be discussed at next meeting.
All were in favor, 0 nays
VI. LAKESIDE BID RENEWAL AND OPTIONS
Staff is looking at a consensus from the BID board on the question of renewal, for how long and at what
rate. Staff will begin working on documentation and process for renewal. A proposal at $.04 and $.02 will
be presented. Staff gave the process for public hearings and commission meetings where the people can
weigh in and what the assessments will be for the property owners. This is discussion only.
VII. LAKESIDE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Staff gave update on new pizza location. New coffee shop and donut shop will be coming into the old
Pierogi Shack location on Lakeshore for mid April opening. Tiki Boyz is back in town and planning on mid
to late April. Tiny Houses are in the final stages. Plumbing and electric have been installed. Currently
looking for someone to takeover the “hot dog” place.
VIII. ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned by M. Flermoen at 10:29 am.
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