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LAKESIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT-
CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR
BOARD MEETING
October 9, 2024
MEETING MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 9:02 am by M. Flermoen.
I. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Lyonnais, R. Jenkins. M. Flermoen, L. Hopson, S. Wilson, D. Ghezzi, M. Smith
MEMBERS ABSENT: J. Knowlton
OTHERS PRESENT: J. Hines, I. Gonzalez and W. Webster of Development Services, Cindy Langlois
II. Approval of minutes –Approval of minutes from September 18, 2024 was made by M. Smith and supported
by R. Jenkins. All in favor.
III. CIA Agenda Items – Jocelyn Hines
A. CIA Financial Statements – September 30, 2024 S. Wilson motioned to accept the Lakeside CIA
financial statement as of September 30, 2024, supported by L. Hopson with M. Lyonnais, R.
Jenkins. M. Flermoen, L. Hopson, S. Wilson, D. Ghezzi, M. Smith voting aye.
IV. BID Agenda Items – Jocelyn Hines
A. BID financial statements – September 30, 2024 L. Hopson motioned to accept the BID financial
statements of September 30, 2024, supported by S. Wilson with M. Lyonnais, R. Jenkins. M.
Flermoen, L. Hopson, S. Wilson, D. Ghezzi, M. Smith voting aye.
B. Muskegon Innovation Hub Presentation – Cyndi Langlois - Discussion only – Cyndi shared
opportunities of the HUB to help small businesses. Business coaching, grant opportunities, shared office
space.
C. Snow Removal BID Discussion – Jocelyn Hines shared the only bid received from Elite Integrated Pest
Management. The bid will be for three years starting November, 2024. R. Jenkins made a motion to accept
the submitted bid from Elite Integrated Pest Management & Snowplowing in the amount of $23,000 and to
get prior approval if there is any further additional equipment needed to remove snow from the area.
Supported by M. Lyonnais with M. Lyonnais, R. Jenkins. M. Flermoen, L. Hopson, S. Wilson, M. Smith
voting aye. D. Ghezzi has abstained.
D. Lakeside Fall Festival Debrief – Mark Flermoen gave an update that the event was a great success. Wants
body count for the festival and the car show. Commented that because of the amount of foot traffic,
further safety measures need to take place like road closure. Revisiting social district rules will be revisited
with boundaries and non-alcohol establishments.
E. Holidays in Lakeside
i. Small Business Saturday -November 30 - Jocelyn is working out the logistics and will be updated
in next meeting. Brochures have been printed and will be sent out later in the month to all
addresses in the city.
ii. Holiday Punch Cards
Other Business –
- There is an opening for another BID member, please spread the word. Applications are on the website.
- Preferred will do inventory on the current lights and get back to J. Hines
V. Adjourned at 10:08 – Next meeting will be November 20, 2024
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