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LAKESIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT-
CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR
BOARD MEETING
May 17, 2023
MEETING MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 9:02am by M. Flermoen.
I. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Flermoen, K. Fearnley, L. Hopson, D. Ghezzi, J. Seyferth, R. Jenkins, M.
Lyonnais
MEMBERS ABSENT: A. Serio, A. Chambers
OTHERS PRESENT: D. Alexander, C. Alexander
II. BID FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, 4-30-23
Confirmation that the Elite Pest Management is for the sidewalk and snow removal. Preferred Lawn
Care is the Christmas lights.
Discussion on the city contributing a portion of the snow removal from the sidewalks as they have in
the past. J. Seyferth agreed and that the city should be invoiced for 14-17% for fund transfer.
Motion to support the financial statement by K. Fearnley, supported by M. Lyonnais.
All in favor, 0 nays
III. LAKESIDE BID RENEWAL – OVERVIEW OF FINAL DOCUMENTS
1. District boundaries: As shown on map
2. Special assessment timeframe: Three years 2024-2026
3. Special assessment rates: 4 cents/sf and 2 cents/sf capped at $1,600
4. Specific special assessments: Per the assessment roll
5. How to be assessed: Winter property tax bills
6. A recommendation of this being the final three years of the BID
Discussion only
IV. CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS – LIGHT POLES
A discussion on whether we wanted trees or stars on every other light pole. It was agreed that we will use
both. Tree decor on every other, and the star decor on the other. The estimated cost for all is $1200.
Motion to accept the proposal and spend up to $1500.00 for Christmas décor by L. Hopson, supported by R.
Jenkins.
Vote: 7 yeas, 0 nays
MOTION PASSES
V. REPORT FROM THE LAKESIDE DISTRICT ASSOCIATION
L. Hobson presented that the brochures are being created. There are several empty properties that should be
included on the map. A key will be added and they will be identified as “business opportunity”.
Discussion only
VI. 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.
VII. ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned by M. Flermoen at 10:29 am.
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