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CITY OF MUSKEGON
LAKESIDE BID/CIA MEETING
May 12, 2026 @ 8:00 AM
CITY OF MUSKEGON, ROOM 204
933 TERRACE STREET, MUSKEGON, MI 49440
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
M. Smith called the meeting to order at 8:01and roll was taken.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Melanie Lyonnais, Louise Hopson, Margaret Smith, Dick
Ghezzi, Ed Bodman, Jerome Johnson
Member(s) Absent: Carol Castle, Mark Flermoen, Jonathan Seyferth
Staff Present: I. Gonzalez
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
N/A
OLD BUSINESS
A. CIA Facade Improvement Grant Application - Dockside Donuts
Economic Development
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
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.
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The Lakeside CIA Board will review and consider this request for funding.
Motion by M. Smith, second by L. Hopson, to approve the façade improvement
grant application for Dockside Donuts for an exterior paint refresh, in the
amount of $2,500..
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: L. Hopson, M. Smith, E. Bodman, M. Smith, J, Johnson, M.
Lyonnais, D. Gezzi
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
NEW BUSINESS
A. 2026 Lakeside Promotional Brochure Printing Expense Economic
Development
The Lakeside District Association annually coordinates the creation and
distribution of a promotional brochure highlighting Lakeside businesses,
attractions, and community information to support district marketing efforts and
visitor engagement. For the 2026 brochure, the Lakeside District Association has
already paid for the design and layout services and is requesting that the
Lakeside BID cover the printing expense for the brochures. The total requested
payment is $645.00 for the printing of 1,000 brochures. This expense was
anticipated within the BID budget and aligns with previous years in which the
BID participated in funding brochure production costs. This item has been
added to the special meeting agenda due to timing needs associated with
printing and distribution ahead of the upcoming tourist season.
Motion by L. Hopson, second by M. Smith, to approve payment in the amount of
$645.00 for the printing of 1,000 2026 Lakeside promotional brochures.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: L. Hopson, M. Smith, E. Bodman, M. Smith, J, Johnson, M.
Lyonnais, D. Gezzi
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
1. M. Smith expressed her pleasure of the Business Improvement Districts
checklist and how the city is encouraged to help new business districts
2. M. Lyonnais inquired about the facade grant and how the unused funds are
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handled
3. Concern of parking during construction of the Harbor theater parcel was
brought up
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:16.
Respectfully Submitted,
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