Lansing Shuffle sale

He supported sending the Lansing Shuffle sale to voters, calling the venue a success worth securing long-term.

She opposed the ballot question, arguing the city is losing a public asset, the buyer made a bad business decision, and the ballot campaign would be unfairly funded.

He criticized selling the riverfront property below market rate to a business that was behind on its taxes.

Opposed the sale of parkland, questioned the history of the land and the $2,000 rent, and criticized slow code enforcement at MLK and Shiawassee.

Opposed the sale, saying it includes dedicated parkland, urging the November ballot instead of August, Park Board input first, and a current independent appraisal.

Parks Board member speaking for himself said the Board never voted and wasn't told a Council vote was imminent; asked Council to wait for the Board's due diligence and an appraisal.

Spoke in support, describing Lansing Shuffle as a versatile community space and saying the city would be foolish to let it slip away.

Speaking for Downtown Lansing Inc., supported the sale and praised Lansing Shuffle's community investment and event support.

Community Foundation CEO supported the sale, citing $10 million in riverfront investment and survey results showing heavy Shuffle visitation.

Opposed the sale, saying it mainly helps the owner restructure his loan, the price undervalues priceless riverfront property, and an updated appraisal is needed.

An event host at the Shuffle supported the sale, saying the venue serves all walks of life and owners can do more as owners than renters.

Happy the vote was tabled; questioned how the business can survive with a large loan if it struggles on a $2,000/month lease, criticized the lease history, and asked about the Community Foundation funds.