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LAKESIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT-
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR BOARD MEETING September 24, 2025 MEETING MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 9:00 am by M. Flermoen
I. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Lyonnais, C. Castle, M. Smith, L. Hopson, M. Flermoen, S. Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT: E. Bodman (E), D. Ghezzi, R. Jenkins
OTHERS PRESENT: J. Hines, I. Gonzalez, W. Webster, Capt. Scott Zonnebelt
II. Approval of Minutes – S. Wilson made a motion to approve the minutes from August 27, 2025.
Supported by M. Smith with all in favor.
III. CIA Financial Statement – August 31, 2025 – I. Gonzalez. As of August 31, 2025, the fund balance is
$60,120.35. The monthly interest from April to July was recently posted, totaling 75.09. No transfers
from the CIA account to the BID have occurred.
L. Hopson made a motion to accept the Lakeside Corridor Improvement Authority financial
statement as of August 31, 2025 and supported by S. Wilson. Roll call was taken. Ayes: M. Lyonnais,
C. Castle, M. Smith, L. Hopson, M. Flermoen, S. Wilson Nays: None
IV. A. BID Financial Statement– August 31, 2025 – I. Gonzalez - As of August 31, 2025, the fund balance is
$22,927.77. L. Hopson made a motion to accept the Lakeside BID financial statement as of August 31,
2025 and supported by M. Smith. Roll call was taken.
Ayes: M. Lyonnais, C. Castle, M. Smith, L. Hopson, M. Flermoen, S. Wilson
Nays: None
B. Public Safety Presentation – Discussion Only - Capt. Scott Zonnebelt presented data on speed,
In the last 10 years, over 900 citations have been issued. 30 in 2025 in Lakeside. Crashes in the last 10
years have been 271 in Lakeside, roughly 27 per year on average. Shortage of officers per shift
continues.
C. Holidays in the City Donation – I. Gonzalez - Staff is asking the Lakeside BID for a $500 donation
to the City Communications team for the Holiday Brochures. M. Smith made a motion to approve a
$300 donation from the Lakeside Business Improvement District to the City Communications team for
the Holiday Brochures. Supported by L. Hopson. Roll call was taken.
Ayes: M. Lyonnais, C. Castle, M. Smith, L. Hopson, M. Flermoen, S. Wilson
Nays: None
D. Attendance – Discussion Only. I. Gonzalez shared the attendance expectations. It was
discussed to possibly allow each member to appoint a liaison in their absence. I. Gonzalez to discuss
with members separately.
E. Consideration of a Corridor Improvement Plan – Discussion Only. The board maintains an
adopted Corridor TIF Plan that guides eligible expenditures. Given ongoing business turnover and
continuing pedestrian safety concerns, staff recommends a focused discussion on priorities for the
primarily seasonal corridor. Further discussion next month
F. City Sign Ordinance – Discussion Only. The BID Chair has requested a discussion on the City’s
sign ordinance, specifically regarding temporary yard signs placed in the public right-of-way (terraces)
within the business district. The intent is to explore whether businesses would be permitted to display
such signs during business hours. Further discussion and possibly have attendance from zoning in the
next meeting.
V. Adjournment at 10:43 am
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