Council tables Minutes of October 15, 2026

Minutes of October 15, 2026

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Resolution - Donation Acceptance; Lansing Police Department's 2026 National Indigenous People's Day Celebration

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Resolution - Monthly Parking Permit Fee for City Lot #8

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Brownfield Plan #87 (New Vision)

An update on the New Vision brownfield plan was scheduled, focusing on the reimbursement agreement and interlocal agreement that govern repayment of eligible brownfield costs through tax increment capture.

Discussed — no decision yet

Brightwood Crossing

5141 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Lansing, MI 48911

A planned 124-unit affordable apartment complex — with 13 barrier-free units — seeking a 15-year PILOT at 4% of shelter rent.

Discussed — no decision yet

Carolina Flatz

2411 & 2206 Risdale Ave. and 4316 Pleasant Grove Rd.

A workforce housing development at two sites on the city's south side seeking a PILOT ordinance.

Discussed — no decision yet

Baltic Flatz

911-1003 W. Cavanaugh Rd.

A workforce housing development on W.

Discussed — no decision yet

Ventnor Flatz

1000-1156 Dorchester Cir. and 4612 & 4620 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

A workforce housing development at two sites near South Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. seeking a PILOT ordinance.

Discussed — no decision yet

Pacific Flatz

1317-1421 E. Kalamazoo St.

A workforce housing development on East Kalamazoo Street seeking a PILOT ordinance.

Discussed — no decision yet

PILOT Tax Incentives for Affordable and Workforce Housing

Five developments — Brightwood Crossing and the four Flatz projects — are seeking payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreements to make new affordable and workforce housing financially feasible. PILOTs reduce property tax revenue in the short term but are designed to unlock housing units Lansing residents need.

What it means: Brightwood Crossing alone represents a roughly $36.5 million investment, with property tax revenue deferred under a proposed 15-year PILOT at 4% of shelter rent.

Art for City Hall artist selection

The commission is weighing artist names for public art at City Hall. The choices made here shape what artwork residents and visitors see in one of the city's most prominent civic buildings.

What it means: Residents and visitors who experience public art at City Hall.

Downtown Lansing, Inc. Board Appointment

Mayor Schor has recommended Christopher Buck of the Gillespie Group for a seat on the Downtown Lansing, Inc. Board through June 2027. The board helps guide downtown revitalization efforts.

What it means: Downtown stakeholders and businesses that rely on Downtown Lansing, Inc.'s economic development work.

Commission priority setting

The board is continuing to set its priorities — deciding which arts and culture efforts get attention and resources in the coming year. This shapes what arts programming and support Lansing residents can expect.

What it means: Lansing residents and arts organizations who benefit from commission-supported programming.

Make Safe or Demolish order at 1606 Reo Rd.

A second unsafe-property case will get a show cause hearing scheduled, starting the formal process that can end in repairs or demolition.

What it means: Neighbors of the flagged property benefit from code enforcement moving forward.

Unsafe structure at 6031 S. MLK Jr. Blvd.

A large red-tagged building with roof and flooring structural failure and nearly $5 million in needed repairs has been stalled in committee since mid-2025. The committee has tabled it twice for 60 days and must now decide whether to order demolition, require it be made safe, or grant another delay.

What it means: Estimated repairs run about $4.98 million, which is why demolition is on the table.

Rewrite of the city noise ordinance

The city is taking a second shot at updating its noise rules after the 2025 version failed at Council. The new draft tightens time limits, targets amplified vehicle sound with a driver-is-owner presumption, and sets clearer distance standards from property lines — enforceable by LPD as misdemeanors.

What it means: Residents bothered by loud vehicles and late-night noise gain a clearer enforcement tool.

City Lot #8 Monthly Parking Permit Fee

A new $40 monthly parking permit for City Lot #8 will let employees near the 2000 block of East Michigan Avenue park with more freedom and comfort. The rate matches other similar lots in the area.

What it means: The $40 monthly fee is comparable to other nearby city lots, a new cost for employees who want a guaranteed spot.

LPD Indigenous People's Day Celebration Donation

The police department is accepting donations to fund performers at its 2026 National Indigenous People's Day Celebration. The committee's approval sends the acceptance to the full City Council.

What it means: Event attendees and performers at the National Indigenous People's Day Celebration.

South Lansing Roadmap and Neighborhoods of Focus redevelopment

The LEDC board was scheduled to receive presentations on targeted redevelopment work in South Lansing, including the South Lansing Roadmap and the Neighborhoods of Focus initiative. These efforts shape which neighborhoods see new investment and development opportunities.

What it means: Residents and business owners in South Lansing and targeted neighborhoods could see new investment.

MDOT US-127 Phase: I-496 to Lake Lansing Road

The board was scheduled to continue discussing MDOT's planned 2027–2029 construction project covering the Frandor area and the I-496 corridor to Lake Lansing Road. Drivers through these corridors could see significant construction impacts over the project window.

What it means: Ultimately, travelers through the Frandor and I-496 corridors if the project improves traffic flow.

ARPA funds spending plan

The board was set to review what the agency accomplished with federal ARPA funds as those programs wind down. That affects how remaining recovery money is spent locally and what comes next.

What it means: ARPA spending tracked by the agency totaled over $2 million to date, with the wind-down determining how remaining funds are used.

Brownfield Plan #87 (New Vision) agreements

The New Vision project's reimbursement agreement and interlocal agreement determine how and when the developer gets repaid using tax increment dollars captured on the brownfield site. The board got a status update scheduled on where those agreements stand.

What it means: The New Vision developer and, if the project succeeds, the surrounding neighborhood through redevelopment of a brownfield site.

Facility and Street Naming Policy

The board was scheduled to continue work on a policy governing how city facilities and streets are named. This affects how landmarks and roads around Lansing get named going forward.

What it means: Residents who want a clear, consistent process for naming public places.

City Tax and Debt Dashboard

The TIFA district's tax increment capture is currently being used to pay off existing debt rather than fund new projects. The scheduled financial update matters for anyone watching how downtown and district redevelopment gets funded.

What it means: Bondholders and existing district obligations; residents benefit indirectly once debt is retired and capture frees up.