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CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 25, 2022 @ 5:30 P.M.
MUSKEGON CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
933 TERRACE STREET, MUSKEGON, MI 49440
MINUTES
The Regular Commission Meeting of the City of Muskegon was held at City Hall,
933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, Michigan at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 25, 2022,
Pastor Stan Sturris, Allen Avenue Baptist Church opened the meeting with
prayer, after which the Commission and public recited the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
Present: Mayor Ken Johnson, Vice Mayor Willie German, Jr., Commissioners
Teresa Emory, Rebecca St.Clair, Rachel Gorman, Michael Ramsey, and Eric
Hood, Interim City Manager LeighAnn Mikesell, City Attorney John Schrier, and
City Clerk Ann Meisch.
HONORS, AWARDS, AND PRESENTATIONS:
A. Presentation on New Website by Pete Wills
Peter Wills provided an overview of the City’s new website which was recently
launched. The upgraded site will provide new communication mediums to
engage with and keep the public better informed on events, projects, policies,
etc.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: No public comments were received.
2022-92 CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the minutes of the September 16, 2022
Special Meeting (City Manager Interviews), September 20, 2022 Special Meeting
(City Manager Selection), September 20, 2022 Joint meeting with Muskegon
Public Schools, September 27, 2022 Regular Meeting, and October 7, 2022
Special Meeting (City Manager – 2nd Interview/Selection).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the minutes.
E. Special Events DPW
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff is seeking approval to the proposed changes to
the Special Event Policy.
The Special Event Policy with proposed changes was presented at the October
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10, 2022 Worksession. Proposed changes include:
• Additional fee waiver opportunities to Veteran’s groups,
Neighborhood Associations, and non-profits. This addition comes
with removing the existing fee waiver application.
• Additional $50 fee for road closures beyond two blocks.
• Removal of free parking passes for Pere Marquette events.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve changes to the Special Event Policy.
F. CWSRF & DWRF FY23 Engineering Assistance DPW
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff is requesting authorization to approve the
Professional Services Agreement and a Contract Amendment with Prein &
Newhof related to water and sewer engineering services on a variety of
projects.
Staff has been working to pursue multiple water/sewer projects as a part of the
State of Michigan Revolving Loan programs (DWRF/SRF) during the State 2023
Fiscal Year. The projects included for engineering within the new Professional
Services Agreement are as follows and would be constructed during 2024.
Glenside Phase 2 & 3
The first phase of this project was completed in 2020 and included work on
Westwood Street. Phase 2 is focused on Hadden Street and was designed last
year though the project was shelved before being moved into construction.
Phase 3 includes the remainder of the southwest portion of Glenside
neighborhood. These projects are geared towards eliminating water/sewer
utilities that are located in non-existent alleys that are inaccessible for
maintenance. These projects require a meeting with the neighborhood to
review options to fund the ineligible portions of the project which wil be
scheduled later this fall or early this winter. If an amicable solution cannot be
found for addressing the ineligible pieces these projects will likely be shelved
and not pursued in earnest.
Wilcox and Thompson Avenues
This project is focused on repairing two of the major sewer lines in the Bluffton
area that contributed largely towards the inflow and infiltration that our sewer
system saw in 2019-2020. The work will also replace the water lines within the
roadways and see roadway reconstruction on both streets.
Morton Avenue
This project is targeted towards a water reliability issue in the Lakeside
neighborhood and seeks to improve flows in the impacted portion of the
neighborhood by improving the connection between the larger water mains in
Lincoln Street and Denmark Street. The project will also address one section of
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sewer that has shown sighs of failure between Meuer Court and Leon Street.
Harbour Towne and Edgewater Lift Stations
These projects will be targeted towards rehabilitation and system upgrades for
the existing lift stations which are nearing end of life.
Lead Service Lines
This project will seek to contract the replacement of around 500 lead service
lines in the city. A targeted area has not yet been identified but will be advised
by the work that is currently underway to verify and catalogue our existing
service line materials throughout the city.
The project included in the amendment is a reduction to a previously approved
professional services agreement (9/14/2021) to eliminate the remaining funds in
that approval which were dedicated towards the completion of Glenside Phase
2 (Hadden Street) as those costs are now being shifted to the new Professional
Services Agreement and are incorporated above.
Portions of the engineering work required for these projects are included in the
22/23 budget and should they all move forward the projects will continue to
have allocations included in the 23/24 and 24/25 fiscal years. The projects
represent and approximately $16M Investment of which the state is prepared to
award a combination of grants and principal forgiveness of around $10M,
leaving approximately $1M in cash costs due during construction (Glenside) and
around $5M to be financed through the DWRF/CWSRF loan programs for 20
years at a 1.875% interest rate. These projects are situated to be large
benefactors of the Federal/State infrastructure dollars that were allocated under
the IIJA (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act).
Staff has reviewed the proposal from Prein and Newhof and feels they are best
suited firm to handle these projects based on their past experience. A
qualifications for bid process was used in 2019 that shortlisted Prein & Newhof
along with two other firms to provide engineering services for these projects for
the next 5 years.
AMOUNT REQUESTED: $1,319,600 (TOTAL) AMOUNT BUDGETED: $500,000 (22/23)
$423,600 (23/24 – Prelim + Design + Bidding)
$448,000 (24/25 – ½ Construction Engineering)
$448,000 (25/26 – ½ Construction Engineering)
FUND OR ACCOUNT: 590/591 - UNASSIGNED
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to sign the professional services
agreement and the professional services agreement amendment with Prein &
Newhof to provide comprehensive engineering services for the city’s fiscal year
2024 DWRF and CWSRF projects and modify the previously approved
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professional services agreement.
G. MDOT Resolution DPW
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff is requesting authorization for the Clerk to sign the
resolution for MDOT.
The City maintains an existing performance resolution with MDOT (Michigan
Department of Transportation) with all of our work that is completed under a
permit for MDOT. The original resolution was approved by the Commission and
signed by the Clerk in 2017. MDOT has subsequently made minor revisions to the
standard resolution language and is requesting the City sign an updated copy.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize Clerk to sign the resolution.
I. Source Water Intake Protection Plan Update DPW
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Water Filtration Plant’s Source Water Intake
Protection Plan is due for an update, and the City has been awarded an EGLE
grant to cover half of the project’s total cost.
City staff worked with Tetra Tech in 2017 to develop Muskegon’s first Source
Water Intake Protection Plan (SWIPP). This document is due to be updated as
EGLE recommends updates every 6 years.
The purpose of a SWIPP is to protect the long-term viability of a drinking water
supply by reducing the potential risk of surface and subsurface contamination
from affecting the source water protection area. The project will culminate with
an updated SWIPP that will focus on protecting our drinking water source, form
a basis for informed decision-making regarding land use within the community,
form a basis for dealing with future regulations, and produce an approvable
report with all required elements.
Staff requested Tetra Tech provide the City with a proposal to update the plan.
Tetra Tech has extensive experience from its creation of the original plan, and
the City will be working with some of the same integral staff that created the
original plan. Tetra Tech has already worked alongside City staff on a successful
grant application for this project.
This project is budgeted for $30,000 in FY 2022-23, and the gran the City was
awarded from EGLE will reimburse $15,000 of project-related expenses.
AMOUNT REQUESTED: $30,000 AMOUNT BUDGETED: $30,000
FUND OR ACCOUNT: 591
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to enter into an agreement with
Tetra Tech to update the City of Muskegon’s Source Water Intake Protection
Plan.
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J. Splashpad RFQ DPW
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff requests authorization to issue a request for
qualifications to replace the downtown splash pad.
During the summer of 2022 the downtown splash pad was subject to frequent
breakdowns and disruptions in service. An extensive amount of resources were
put towards the project on numerous occasions to provide what little operation
use the site was able to provide in 2022. Late in 2022 the system failed again and
it was determined in the best interest to close it for the remainder of the year
rather than continue to try and limp the system along. Repair options for the
existing system are still being evaluated, however even if a repair is feasible it is
unlikely to be more than a stopgap measure and there is a high likelihood of
numerous service interruptions and resource requirements during the 2023
season.
Staff is requesting approval to issue the request for qualifications to begin the
next phase of this project which will start to envision a long-term replacement for
the site. The process is planned for a similar rollout to how the playgrounds at
Reese and Beukema were completed. Proposals received throughout he RFQ
process will be reviewed and shortlisted by a team of stakeholders and them
presented to the Commission and Public for additional feedback. Construction
of a new site for use in 2023 is a potential that we will request of those submitting
a proposal for the project.
No funds are currently allocated towards this project and financial resources
would need to be identified to support the completion of this project. To that
end, staff is preparing an application to the Michigan Spark Grant program
which aims to distribute 65 million dollars from Michigan’s federal Investment in
Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA) disbursement into the state’s parks systems. The
application period closes December 19th, with awards to follow in three tranches
in the winter, spring, and summer of 2023.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorized staff to issue a request for
qualifications for the replacement of the downtown splash pad.
K. Stormwater Management Ordinance DPW
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: A new stormwater ordinance for adoption that puts the
City in responsible charge for stormwater reviews for new developments and
other similar situations.
The City has used the Muskegon County Drain Commissioner’s Office for storm
water management reviews of new development since about October of 2016.
In 2021 the City began the process of taking back management of our own
storm water reviews to increase quality and control over the process and to
speed review times. Staff has been working with ENG, Inc. to prepare a new
storm water ordinance that will allow the City to formally take back control of
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storm water management with an ordinance and other documents in
compliance with our state permitting requirements and EGLE procedures. The
City attorney has reviewed the ordinance.
Developers will see little change to the process, as the new ordinance and rules
are designed very similar to the County standards we now use, and reviews will
continue to be performed by ENG, Inc. the same consultant that performs
reviews for the County. What changes do occur are anticipated to be positive
to both the City and developers, with the goal of increasing service and
practicality of application.
The ordinance and associated procedures manual were presented for review at
the October 10, 2022 Worksession meeting. Both documents will require review
by the state, however in a quirk of procedure the state will not approve the
documents until adopted. Given the similarity of these documents and rules to
those of other Muskegon County governments and similar governments
throughout the state, staff and the consultant anticipate minimal comments
from the state, if any.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To repeal Sections 26-300 through 26-400 of
Chapter 26 Article V, and to adopt Sections 26-500 through 26-585 of Chapter 26
Article V, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Muskegon, Michigan, and to
adopt the Stormwater Management Standard guidance documents dated
October of 2022.
N. First Amendment to Purchase Agreement for NBR Labs Development
Development Services
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: All due diligence items have been completed and
grant funding secured for portions of the road addition to the Port City Industrial
Park, necessitating minor additions to the original Purchase Agreement for the
development site.
City Staff have been working with the development team from Northern
Biomedical Research for most of the year on several critical details to move this
project into construction, and we are approaching a final closing date. DPW
and Development Services staff have achieved a $630,000 Transportation
Economic De
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the First Amendment to the 2725
Olthoff Purchase Agreement as presented.
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, second by Commissioner St.Clair, to accept
the consent agenda as presented, minus items B, C, D, H, L, and M.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Ramsey, German, Gorman, Emory, St.Clair, Johnson, and
Hood
Nays: None
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MOTION PASSES
2022-93 ITEMS FROMED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
B. Fireworks Display Contract City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City Clerk’s Office is requesting approval of a
contract with Pyrotecnico for a fireworks display in downtown Muskegon on July
4, 2023.
AMOUNT REQUESTED: $40,000 AMOUNT BUDGETED: $60,000
FUND OR ACCOUNT: Parks
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the fireworks contract with
Pyrotecnico.
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, second by Commissioner St.Clair, to approve
the fireworks contract with Pyrotecnico.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: German, Gorman, Emory, St.Clair, Johnson, and Hood
Nays: Ramsey
MOTION PASSES
C. Interim City Manager Stipend City Manager
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Extend stipend paid for the additional duties being
performed in the Interim City Manager role. The $450 weekly salary stipend is set
to expire October 29, 2022. It is being proposed to extend the stipend until 2
weeks after the new City Manager starts to allow time for him to get settled into
the position with assistance of the Interim Manager.
AMOUNT REQUESTED: $2,700 AMOUNT BUDGETED: Included in Salary Line
FUND OR ACCOUNT: 101-10172-5100
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the weekly stipend as presented.
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, second by Commissioner Gorman, to
approve the fireworks contract with Pyrotecnico.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gorman, Emory, St.Clair, Johnson, Hood, Ramsey, and
German
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
D. Sale – 653 Yuba Planning
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: City staff is seeking authorization to sell the City owned
vacant lot to Ramos Enterprises LLC.
Ramos Enterprises LLC Crowley will be constructing a commercial structure on
thelot owned by the City of Muskegon within eighteen (18) months. The property
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is zoned B-4 (general Business). The buyer made an offer of $3,000 which is less
than 75% of the True Cash Value (TCV) per policy (TCV is $4,600@75% would be
$3,450). This property does have direct access to the City water & the storm
sewer. The sanitary sewer would have an added expense to the buyer as it
would need to go uphill where the residential homes are located. There has
been no interest in developing this property. The City has owned this property
since 1997. This property is a popular dumping site, and the sale would alleviate
the City’s expense of cleaning the property.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Code Coordinator to work with the
developer and complete the sale of the City owned buildable lot as described
and to have the Mayor and Clerk sign the purchase agreement and deed.
Motion by Vice Mayor German, second by Commissioner St.Clair, to table this
item indefinitely and have staff bring it back with direction.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Emory, St.Clair, Johnson, Hood, Ramsey, German, and
Gorman
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
H. Skate Park RFQ DPW
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff is requesting authorization to accept the Skate
Park proposal submitted by Grindline Skateparks, Inc.
Staff solicited proposals for firms to assist in Phase 1 (Conceptual Design) and
Phase 2 (Financing) for the development of a new skate park in the City located
primarily within Rotary Park adjacent to the Boys and Girls Club.
Five proposals were received and scored by a team of three (Matt Schwemin –
City Parks Supervisor, Steve Fink – County DPW/Facilities Engineer, and Don
Steigman – Local Skate Park Advocate). Additional seats on the review team
were offered to the Boys and Girls Club and Rotary, they both declined to
participate in the selection but wished to remain actively involved and
engaged in the development of the project. After independent scoring and
rigorous group discussion Grindline Skateparks was determined to be the firm
providing the best proposal for this project. Scoresheets are provided, showing
the average score for each proposal in each category. Grindline also received
an excellent reference from the City of Detroit in regards to the Riverside Skate
Park build in 2019.
A copy of the proposal submitted by Grindline Skateparks is provided for
reference. We are roughly two weeks behind where we had hoped to be at this
stage as it took longer than anticipated to complete the scoring and reference
checks but we should still be in a good position to host an initial kickoff meeting
in November.
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AMOUNT REQUESTED: $9,440 (total) AMOUNT BUDGETED: $10,000 (22/23)
FUND OR ACCOUNT: 101-770 (Parks Maint.)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Award The contract for Phase 1 and 2 services on
the Skate Park Development to Grindline Skateparks, Inc. and authorize work to
commence.
Motion by Commissioner St.Clair, second by Vice Mayor German, aware the
contract for Phase 1 and 2 services on the Skate Park Development to Grindline
Skateparks, Inc. and authorize work to commence.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: St.Clair, Johnson, Hood, Ramsey, German, Gorman, and
Emory
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
L. Rezoning 398 Catawba Ave – 2nd Reading Planning
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Request to rezone the property at 398 Catawba
Avenue from R-3, Single Family High Density Residential to B-4, General Business,
by Gordon Painting and Pressure Washing, LLC.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning by a 7-0
vote.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To rezone the property at 398 Catawba Avenue
from R-3, Single Family High Density Residential to B-4, General Business.
Motion by Vice Mayor German, second by Commissioner Gorman, to rezone
the property at 398 Catawba Avenue from R-3, Single Family High Density
Residential to B-4, General Business.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Johnson, Hood, Ramsey, German, Gorman, Emory, and
St.Clair
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
M. Ordinance Amendment – Reduced Housing Unit Size Minimums – 2nd
Reading Planning
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff initiated request to amend section 2319 of the
zoning ordinance to reduce the minimum size requirements for single-family
houses, rowhomes, duplexes, and small multiplexes (up to 6 units) from 850
square feet of floor area to 550 square feet (total) and to also change the
minimum size requirements for large multiplexes (6 units and above), mixed-use
buildings and accessory dwelling units from 650 square feet of floor area to 75
square feet (total).
A motion to recommend approval of the original request failed by a 2-3 vote at
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the August 11, 20220 Planning Commission meeting. At the August 23, 2022 City
Commission meeting, staff requested to remove the item from the agenda in
order to make some changes to the proposal and bring back to Planning
Commission. The proposal was amended and brought back to the Planning
Commission at their September 15, 2022 meeting, where they recommended
approval of the new amendments by a 6-1 vote.
The changes to the original amendment include requiring an additional 100 sf
for each additional bedroom; additional language stating that all units located
in single-family residential districts must comply with Section 400 of the zoning
ordinance, which will prevent single-family houses from being split into
additional units. It should also be noted that the current minimum housing size is
measured by “floor area,” which is defined by the zoning ordinances as “the
area in a dwelling unit included in the determination of occupancy restrictions.
It includes the sum of floor areas of bedrooms, and common living areas. The
floor area of storage areas and closet, basements without a second egress,
attached garages, breezeways, and enclosed and unenclosed porches shall
be excluded.” Staff is proposing to no longer use this method in determining the
minimum size, but rather by measuring from the outside wall of the unit.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request to amend section 2319 of
the zoning ordinance to reduce the minimum size requirements for single-family
houses, rowhomes, duplexes and small multiplexes (up to 6 units) from 850
square feet of floor area to 550 square feet (total) and to also change the
minimum size requirements for large multiplexes (6 units and above), mixed -use
buildings and accessory dwelling units from 650 square feet of floor area to 375
square feet (total).
Motion by Vice Mayor German, second by Commissioner St.Clair, to approve
the request to amend section 2319 of the zoning ordinance to reduce the
minimum size requirements for single-family houses, rowhomes, duplexes and
small multiplexes (up to 6 units) from 850 square feet of floor area to 550 square
feet (total) and to also change the minimum size requirements for large
multiplexes (6 units and above), mixed-use buildings and accessory dwelling
units from 650 square feet of floor area to 375 square feet (total).
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Hood, Ramsey, German, Gorman, Emory, St.Clair, and
Johnson
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2022-94 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Infill Housing Project Brownfield Plan Public Hearing (4th Amendment)
Economic Development
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To hold a public hearing and approve the resolution
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which seeks to adopt an amendment to the City’s Brownfield Plan (Infill Housing
Project, 4th Amendment). On October 11th, the BRA approved the Plan
Amendment and further recommends that the Muskegon City Commission
approve the Plan Amendment.
Staff is seeking to amend the Scattered Site Brownfield Plan to update the
number of eligible parcels within the Plan.
The 4th Amendment removes two mixed-use projects (395 Houston and
301 W. Muskegon - Catholic Charities), 880 First St-208 W Clay-216 W Clay (880
First St development), Allen Edwin Homes (former Farmers Market), as well as
a modified parcel at the former Froebel School.
Developers for a few of the projects, listed above, are expected to pursue
their own Brownfield Plan Amendment so as to directly benefit from the TIF
capture. Removal of these parcels is necessary in order for them to
accomplish that goal.
Ten parcels have been removed from the Plan. The project will now focus
on the redevelopment of 495 parcels that are scattered throughout the city.
Some of these lots will be split, creating even more parcels. The plan
incorporates two types of redevelopment projects; infill housing on vacant
City lots and the rehab of existing homes (10 detached houses).
• 417 Jackson (former Froebel school) – increased to $1,000,000 in public
infrastructure costs if water/sewer improvements become necessary.
• 417 Jackson (former Froebel school) – retained $2,000,000 in demo &
abatement costs.
• Staff anticipates potential construction of an additional 28 new infill
houses as part of a potential redevelopment project of the Froebel site.
• Removed the properties associated with the former Allen Edwin Homes
development at the former farmers market. Removal of these parcels did
not take out “cost of sale” expenditures because Allen Edwin intended to
build and own themselves, so those never were included in the former
“total houses built” estimate. It was included for the infrastructure
expenses (alley additions). The site is too contaminated and will need its
own brownfield if it is to be developed.
The 4th Amendment also includes the following updates:
• Developer’s Reimbursement Costs: Infill Housing - $11.4M / Demo &
Abatement - $2M / Public Infrastructure- $1M / Reimbursable Costs of
Construction (before 15% contingency): $14.4M
• Estimated Total Capital Investment: Infill Housing - $107,200,000 / Home
Rehab - $500,000 / Total estimated capital investment: $107,700,000
• The Plan anticipates eligible activities, paid through future capture of tax
increments, to include $11,400,000 cost of sale/seller concessions;
$2,000,000 for demolition and abatement; $1,000,000 to construct public
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infrastructure at the former Froebel School; $20,000 for brownfield plan
preparation and development; a 15% plan contingency fee of $2,163,000;
and which reflects total eligible activities to be paid under this plan at
$16,582,000.
• The Authority intends to enter into Development & Reimbursement
Agreements with future property owners/developers of properties
included in the Plan to reimburse them for costs of eligible activities.
• The duration of this Plan is not to exceed 30 years and complete
recapture of eligible costs through tax increment revenue are expected
to occur within this period.
• The plan contemplates continued five-year capture of tax increments for
a local Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund if there is time left in the 30-year
plan after eligible costs are covered.
https://www.muskegon-mi.gov/cresources/Brownfield-map-1-of-3.pdf
https://www.muskegon-mi.gov/cresources/Brownfield-map-2-of-3.pdf
https://www.muskegon-mi.gov/cresources/Brownfield-map-3-of-3.pdf
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To close the public hearing and approve the
Brownfield Plan Amendment for City’s Infill Housing Project (4th Amendment).
PUBLIC HEARING COMMENCED: Leah Lavasseur spoke
Motion by Commissioner Gorman, second by Commissioner Emory, to close the
public hearing and approve the Brownfield Plan Amendment for City’s Infill
Housing Project (4th Amendment).
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Ramsey, Gorman, Emory, St.Clair, Johnson, and Hood
Nays: German
MOTION PASSES
2022- 95 NEW BUSINESS:
A. City Manager Contract Mayor’s Office
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve an agreement with Jonathan Seyferth as
City Manager beginning November 28, 2022.
The City Commission interviewed several candidates for City Manager and
voted to offer the position to Jonathan Seyferth by a 5-2 vote. An agreement
has been reached with the candidate for an annual salary of $148,000
beginning November 28, 2022.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the agreement as presented.
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, second by Commissioner Emory, to approve
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the agreement as presented.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: German, Gorman, Emory, St.Clair, Johnson, Hood, and
Ramsey
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
B. Sale of 1227 Pine Street City Manager
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff is requesting approval of the purchase agreement
for 1227 Pine Street.
1227 Pine Street was constructed through the agreement with Dave Dusendang
to construct infill housing with ARPA funding.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the purchase agreement for 1227
Pine Street.
Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, second by Commissioner St. Clair, to approve
the purchase agreement for 1227 Pine Street, the city shall provide the quit claim
deed.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gorman, Emory, St.Clair, Johnson, Hood, Ramsey, and
German
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
ANY OTHER BUSINESS: Vice Mayor German commented on the MML Convention
that was held in Muskegon last week, there was good feedback and it was
good to see in Muskegon.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: Public comments were received.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Commission meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Marie Meisch, MMC – City Clerk
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