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CITY OF MUSKEGON
LAKESIDE BID/CIA MEETING
May 5, 2026 @ 9:00 AM
CITY OF MUSKEGON, ROOM 204
933 TERRACE STREET, MUSKEGON, MI 49440
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
M. Smith called the meeting to order at 9:07 am and roll was taken.
ROLL CALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Melanie Lyonnais, Carol Castle, Margaret Smith, Ed Bodman,
Jerome Johnson
MEMBERS ABSENT: L Hopson, Mark Flermoen, Dick Ghezzi, Jonathan Seyferth
STAFF PRESENT: I. Gonzalez, J. Eckholm W. Webster
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. 4-7-26 Meeting Minutes Economic Development
A motion to approve the Minutes on April 7, 2026 was made by C. Castle,
supported by J. Johnson, and unanimously approved.
OLD BUSINESS
A. March Financial Report - BID Economic Development
The payment to Barry’s Greenhouse for landscaping along Lakeshore Drive was
initially processed through the Lakeside BID account, as it had been included in
the BID budget. However, when the landscaping expense was approved, staff
recommended that this expense be shifted to the CIA account, as the CIA will
serve as the primary funding source for these types of improvements moving
forward. Upon review of the financials, staff requested that Finance reverse the
original entry and reallocate the expense to the CIA account. This adjustment
has been completed and will be reflected in next month’s financial report. As of
now, and excluding that payment, the current BID account balance is
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$2,312.48, inclusive of recent interest.
Motion by C. Castle, second by J. Johnson, to accept the BID March Financial
Report..
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: M. Lyonnais, C. Castle, M. Smith, E. Bodman, J. Johnson
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
B. March Financial Report - CIA Economic Development
The CIA account reflects a total balance of $95,333.62, which includes the 2025
tax capture in the amount of $46,570. A $6,525 landscaping expense was
initially charged to the BID account in error and is being reallocated to the CIA
account through a staff-initiated journal entry. This adjustment will be reflected
in the April financial report.
With this correction, the updated CIA account balance is $88,808.62, inclusive
of $20.31 in interest.
Motion by M. Lyonnais, second by J. Johnson, to accept the CIA March
Financial Report..
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: M. Lyonnais, C. Castle, M. Smith, E. Bodman, J. Johnson
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
NEW BUSINESS
A. CIA Facade Improvement Grant Application - Dockside Donuts
Economic Development
This agenda item has been tabled for a special meeting due to not having
quorum to vote. Voting member must abstain
Dockside Donuts has submitted a façade improvement grant application
requesting funding assistance for an exterior paint refresh. The proposed project
includes surface preparation, cleaning, and the application of coating to
exterior metal trim around windows and doors.
The project scope is an eligible expense under the program guidelines, as it
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consists of exterior improvements that enhance the building’s appearance and
contribute positively to the overall streetscape.
The total project cost is $5,573.21, and the applicant is requesting the maximum
reimbursable grant amount of $2,500. The property is located within the
Lakeside business district and meets program eligibility requirements.
The Lakeside CIA Board will review and consider this request for funding.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
1. Marge is looking for an update on the striping of pedestrian crossing
walkways and signage. Discussions with DPW and are still waiting. I. Gonzalez
will follow up
2. Marge is also looking for clarification on the beach shuttle service stops. A
2nd stop was added in Lakeside at Estes St. but we don't know where that will
physically be and will there be signage? I. Gonzalez said that information will
only be available on May 22 on the MATS app. She will look further into more
details.
3. Inquiry about when Barry's will be placing the floral containers - Further
discussion thought to be Memorial Day. Locations have been set.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:43am.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Marie Meisch, MMC City Clerk
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