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LAKESIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT-
CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR
BOARD MEETING
August 16, 2023
MEETING MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 9:02am by M. Flermoen.
I. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Lyonnais, K. Fearnley, L. Hopson, M. Flermoen, J. Seyferth, R. Jenkins
MEMBERS ABSENT: A. Chambers, D. Ghezzi, A. Serio
OTHERS PRESENT: C. Alexander, D. Alexander
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM, June 14, 2023
a. J. Seyferth motioned to approve the minutes and supported by R. Jenkins.
III. BID FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, July 31, 2023
C. Alexander reviewed the financial statement for July 31, 2023. On July 27th, $7,633.92 was added
for snow removal from the City. The MML Bridge Builders Grant of $5,000 was also added to pay
out the four selected artists for the crosswalks project. In June, the 2022 settlement of $2,880.19 was
added. Also, the costs for Christmas decorations created by Mark were reflected on June 23, as well
as mulch for the Lakeside on 6/14/23. Total expenses as of July 31st is $16,625.68.
Motion to support the financial statement by R. Jenkins, supported by J. Seyferth.
All in favor, 0 nays
IV. FALL EVENT
A discussion on updates for the fall event and budget. The event committee has come up with various
actives and a budget for this event. Estimated costs will be approximately $9300 to be rounded up to
$10,000. Businesses will have the opportunity to donate a portion of sales to three different non profits
which will include Heaven Can Wait, The Clippers, and The Light House. The events will include the
following:
Face Painting & Chalk Drawing Adult Games
Hay Rides Live Music
Harvest Photo Booth Street Entertainers
Pumpkin Patch & Decorating Scarecrow Business Contest-Judged
Donuts and Cider Bounce House & Yard Games
Kids Games Basketball Tournament
The committee will look into event insurance, signage, volunteers and publicity for this evet.
Motion to accept the Fall Event Budget of up to $10,000 motion by L. Hopson, supported by K. Fearnley.
All in favor, 0 nays
MOTION PASSES
V. LAKESIDE CROSSWALK ART PROJECT UPDATE
Contessa gave an overview of the process after receiving the MML Bridge Builders Grant. The call
for artists was highly publicized and there were 64 total applicants. Out of the 64 applicants, the
judges that were made up of Mark, Kathy, Louise, and Contessa, selected the top 4 artists who will
be notified on Friday, August 16th.
VI. ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned by R. Jenkins at 9:49am.
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