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LAKESIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
REGUALAR BOARD MEETING
JUNE 23, 2021 9:00am
MEETING MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 9:04am by Chair F. Peterson and roll was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT: L. Hopson, M. Flermoen, K. Fearnley, R. Jenkins (arrived at 9:13am), F. Peterson,
D. Ghezzi
MEMBERS ABSENT: A. Serio
OTHERS PRESENT: J. Eckholm, C. Cashin
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by M. Flermoen, Second by K. Fearnley to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from the Lakeside
BID Board Meeting on 04/21/21
Vote: 5 yays, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
MOTION PASSES
AGENDA ITEMS
Discussion was had on agenda item: Request for funds and input on Lakeshore Drive on Lakeshore-Downtown
Shuttle Service for 2021. The board agreed to not participate in this initiative at this time, due to continued
monitoring of funds for the year and concern that it will not generate business to the Lakeside area.
Discussion was had on agenda item: Addition to Barry’s Landscaping Annual Contract/Update on pole banners.
Board members mentioned the lack of properly maintained terraces throughout the Lakeside BID. J. Eckholm
and F. Peterson mentioned the option of turning some of the terraces into dune grass to reduce maintenance
issues. The Board would like to see designs and pricing for new landscape proposals. The current Muskegon
High School banners throughout Lakeside should be sufficient through the summer. Board members would like
to see new banners that include sponsor logos for the winter/holiday season.
Discussion was had on agenda item: 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in August. R. Jenkins described the event to
be more than just basketball. The event would be about community, including appearances from State and/or
County police officers and other vendors. This event is partnered with AAU Basketball and has gained interest
from groups throughout the state. The event would be 3 on 3, but teams can have 5 members. D. Ghezzi agreed
to host the event in his parking lot on Lakeshore Dr. as long as the event hosts have insurance. R. Jenkins will
need help finding hotel blocks for guests/teams, which is tentatively planned for August 21, 2021. The Board
would like to see approximate costs of the event.
NEW BUSINESS
Motion by R. Jenkins, Second by L. Hopson to appoint M. Flermoen the Chair and F. Peterson the Vice Chair
of the Lakeside BID Board.
Vote: 6 yays, 0 nays, 0 abstentions
MOTION PASSES
OTHER
L. Hopson mentioned the need for the Board to start talking about holiday events. She also mentioned needing
to reach out to Visit Muskegon about advertising in their visitor’s guide.
ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned by Chair F. Peterson at 9:56am.
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