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LAKESIDE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT-
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY
REGULAR BOARD MEETING December 17, 2025 MEETING MINUTES
Meeting called to order at 9:01 am by M. Flermoen
I. ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: M. Lyonnais, M. Smith, L. Hopson, M. Flermoen, C. Castle, E. Bodman, S. Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT: D. Ghezzi
OTHERS PRESENT: I. Gonzalez, J. Hines, W. Webster
II. Approval of minutes – November 19, 2025 M. Smith made a motion to approve from November 19,
2025. Supported by M. Lyonnais. All in favor.
III. Public Comments – None
IV. Bid Agenda Items
A. BID Financial Statement as of 11-30-25 - As of November 30, 2025, the fund balance is $3,172.19.
Posted expenses include: Fall Fest haybales, Special Events fee, and Shoreline Insurance. To note, a
transfer to the Communications account was duplicated but was reversed. The account is nearly whole,
with an upcoming second payment for snow removal requiring a transfer from the CIA. S. Wilson made
a motion to approve the Lakeside Business Improvement District financial statement. Supported by M.
Smith. Roll call was taken:
Aye: M. Lyonnais, M. Smith, L. Hopson, M. Flermoen, C. Castle, E. Bodman, S. Wilson
Nay: None
B. Placer AI report – The Placer AI report did not include foot traffic for the business within the district.
An updated report was presented to the board for review. Discussion only
C. Lakeside Façade Improvement Grant Program - Last month, staff presented three potential ways for
Lakeside to support businesses within the district. The board expressed interest in creating a facade
improvement program modeled after the DDA’s program. Staff has drafted a preliminary version of a
Lakeside facade improvement grant for the board to review. Staff is seeking direction on logistics,
funding levels, and whether the program should be administered under the CIA, given that the BID
expires in January 2027.
D. BID Budget 2026 Draft – Review of the 2026 Lakeside Bid Budget and includes the 2025 revenue
and expenses. L. Hopson motioned to approve the drafted BID budget for 2026. Supported by E.
Bodman. Roll call was taken:
Aye: M. Lyonnais, M. Smith, L. Hopson, M. Flermoen, C. Castle, E. Bodman, S. Wilson
Nay: None
E. 2026 Meeting Dates - At the board chair’s direction, staff reviewed the City Manager’s availability for
attending Lakeside BID/CIA meetings. Staff confirmed that 9 AM on Tuesdays works for the City
Manager, which would shift our regular meeting dates beginning in 2026. With that change, the next
meeting would fall on January 6, 2026, only two weeks after the upcoming meeting. Staff is not
anticipating a large January agenda, so the board may wish to discuss whether a meeting is needed.
Meeting dates are traditionally approved at the first meeting of the year, and staff has prepared a draft
2026 schedule for when the board is ready to review it. L. Hopson motioned to approve the 2026
meeting dates and canceling January. E. Bodman supported. Roll call was taken:
Aye: M. Lyonnais, M. Smith, L. Hopson, M. Flermoen, C. Castle, E. Bodman, S. Wilson
Nay: None
V. CIA Agenda Items – Isabela Gonzalez
A. As of October 31, 2025, the fund balance is $60,170.46. Interest income amounted to $50.11. With
the upcoming snow removal and second payment due by December 31, a transfer from the CIA
account of $11,500 will float the BID account until special assessments in the spring. M. Smith
motioned to approve the Lakeside Corridor Improvement Authority financial statement as of
November 30, 2025 and initiate the transfer from CIA to the BID in the amount of $11,500.
Supported by L. Hopson. Roll call was taken:
Aye: M. Lyonnais, M. Smith, L. Hopson, M. Flermoen, C. Castle, E. Bodman, S. Wilson
Nay: None
B. CIA Budget 2026 - The additional Façade Grant expense of the CIA is contingent upon the earlier
BID Façade Grant agenda item and approval of the CIA being the responsible party. M. Smith
made a motion to approve the drafted CIA Budget for 2026 L. Hopson supported. Roll call was
taken:
Aye: M. Lyonnais, M. Smith, L. Hopson, M. Flermoen, C. Castle, E. Bodman, S. Wilson
Nay: None
VI. Other Business – 1937 Lakeshore Drive Development Plans – I. Gonzalez shared the future plans
and designs with members. Discussion Only
Adjourn 10:17
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