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CITY OF MUSKEGON
LAKESIDE BID/CIA MEETING
February 3, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
CITY OF MUSKEGON, ROOM 204
933 TERRACE STREET, MUSKEGON, MI 49440
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
M. Flermoen called the meeting to order at 09:02 AM, and a roll call was taken.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Melonie Lyonnais, Carol Castle, Mark Flermoen, Margaret
Smith, Ed Bodman, Jerome Johnson, Jonathan Seyferth
Member(s) Absent:
Member(s) Excused: Dick Ghezzi
Staff Present: I. Gonzalez, J. Eckholm, J. Hines, W. Webster
Others Present: L. Hopson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. December 17, 2025 Minutes Economic Development
A motion to approve the minutes from December 17, 2025 was made by M.
Smith. All in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
A. December Financial Report - BID Economic Development
December financial activity for the Lakeside Business Improvement District
included payment of the second snow removal installment in the amount of
$11,500. Prior to this payment, staff initiated a $11,500 transfer from the Lakeside
Corridor Improvement Authority (CIA) account to the BID account to ensure
sufficient funds were available.
A motion to approve the Lakeside Business Improvement District financial report
as of December 31, 2025 was made by M. Smith, supported by J. Seyferth
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ROLL VOTE: Ayes: M. Lyonnais, C. Castle, M. Smith, E. Bodman, J. Johnson, M.
Flermoen, J. Seyferth
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
B. December Financial Report - CIA Economic Development
Staff completed a $11,500 transfer from the Lakeside Corridor Improvement
Authority (CIA) account to the BID account for snow removal. The total interest
earned for the year was $187.18.
A motion to accept the Lakeside Corridor Improvement Authority financial
report as of December 31, 2025. was made by J. Seyferth, supported by M.
Smith
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: E. Bodman, J. Johnson, M. Flermoen, J. Seyferth, M.Lyonnais,
C. Castle, M. Smith
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
C. Lakeshore Dr Landscaping Bids Economic Development
At the request of the Lakeside Board and Chair, staff explored landscaping
enhancement options for the Lakeshore Drive corridor. A Request for Proposals
(RFP) for the installation and maintenance of 20 corridor planters was issued in
December. Staff received responses in January from Advantage Landscaping
& Turf Management and Barry’s Greenhouses and Landscaping. The bids are
being presented for board review and direction on next steps.
Barry’s base pricing includes large pots at $25 each, with an estimated $3,000
upgrade cost for higher-tier planter options. Barry’s total bid for furnishing and
maintaining 20 planters is $6,525. Staff is currently seeking clarification on which
planter units would require the upgrade.
Advantage’s proposal includes 38-inch extra-large planters at $850 per pot, with
seasonal planting and watering services at $1,700 per planter. Advantage’s
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total bid for 20 planters is $51,000.
Further clarification before a decision is made: Contact Barry's to see if the pots
presented are true terracotta or resin? Placement of pots, costs for a lesser
quantity of containers. Do we want to spend the $6,525 in the first trial year?
This will be on the agenda for the March meeting for a vote.
D. 2025 Holidays in Lakeside Placer.ai Report Economic Development
Discussion Only - Staff has prepared a Placer.ai report for the Holidays in
Lakeside 2025 event.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Lakeside CIA Facade Improvement Grant Economic Development
The Lakeside CIA Facade Improvement Grant Program guidelines were revised
per previous meeting discussion to include:
- the amount of grant has been changed to "up to $2,500"
- An applicant will not be considered for the same property or business if they
have applied in the past 3 years
- Confirmation with city attorney that landscaping is an eligible expense
- Updated CIA map with list of property addresses
C. Castle made a motion to move forward with the facade improvement grant
for 26 season. Supported by M. Smith.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: E. Bodman, J. Johnson, M. Flermoen, J. Seyferth, M.Lyonnais,
C. Castle, M. Smith
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
After discussion with DPW and Manager's office, a budget amendment in the
big budget for the snow removal in Lakeside. We will not be receiving a portion
this fiscal year from the City of Muskegon for the removal. It was not budgeted.
Staff will see where the city budget lands and possibly contribute later in the
year. Revenue forecast is currently being reviewed.
Attendance for board members was discussed. It was agreed that we need to
take action and recruit new champions to apply.
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Lack of parking enforcement continues to be brought up for discussion. There
will be construction starting soon and parking in general will be a continued
concern throughout the area.
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:13AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Marie Meisch, MMC City Clerk
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