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CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 @ 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, MI at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 23, 2021,
Pastor Jeremy Lenertz, First Wesleyan Church, opened the meeting with a
prayer, after which the Commission and public recited the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
ROLL CALL FOR THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
Present: Mayor Stephen J. Gawron, Vice Mayor Eric Hood, Commissioners
Dan Rinsema-Sybenga, Willie German, Jr., Ken Johnson, and Teresa Emory, City
Manager Frank Peterson, City Attorney John Schrier, and City Clerk Ann Meisch.
Absent: Commissioner Michael Ramsey
HONORS, AWARDS, AND PRESENTATIONS:
A. Years of Service Award/Recognition
The Mayor and Commissioners congratulated and thanked city employees for
various levels of years of distinguished, loyal service. Certificates of Appreciation
were presented to those employees that were in attendance.
B. 2021 Lead Program Success
The City’s Community and Neighborhood Services department achieved a
major milestone of being #1 in the State of Michigan for lead abatement
through the Medicaid CHIP grant. Twenty-five units were made lead safe within
Muskegon County through this work to prevent and treat childhood lead
poisoning.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: Public comments were received.
2021-103 CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the minutes of the November 8, 2021
Worksession and the November 9, 2021 Regular Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the minutes.
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B. DDA/BRA Board Resignation City Clerk
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To accept the resignation of Francena DePung from
the Downtown Development Authority/Brownfield Redevelopment Board,
effective immediately. Term expires 1/31/2023.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To accept the resignation.
C. First Quarter Budget Reforecast Finance
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: At this time staff is asking for approval of the 1st Quarter
Budget Reforecast for the FY 2021-22 budget year. In the General Fund we are
now projecting revenues of $34,335,322 and expenses of $36,081,416 for a net
loss of $1,746,094. The Finance Director’s First Quarter Budget Reforecast
highlights are provided in the packet.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the 1st Quarter FY2021-22 Budget
Reforecast as presented.
D. Extension of the CDBG Program Administration Agreement between
Norton Shores and City of Muskegon for Fiscal Year 2021 CNS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve a one-year extension of the 2019-2020
CDBG Program Administration Agreement between Norton Shores and City of
Muskegon to cover July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
Norton Shores is requesting a one-year extension of the two-year CDBG
Programs Administrative Agreement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve a one-year extension of the CDBG
Program Administration Agreement between Norton Shoes and City of
Muskegon from July 1, 2021-June 30 2022.
E. Brownfield Development & Reimbursement Agreement, Adelaide Pointe
QOZB, LLC (Adelaide Pointe Project) 1148 and 1204 West Western Avenue
Economic Development
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Approval of the Brownfield Development and
Reimbursement Agreement for the Adelaide Pointe Project QOZB, LLC
(Adelaide Pointe Project) and to consider the resolution.
The project seeks to transform the 35-acre site into a development that will
expand public access to waterfront activities through the creation of a 280-slip
marina, up to 400 new residential condominium units, dry stack marina and boat
storage, and commercial/retail space. Plans for the site have begun and will
continue through Fall 2030. Total private investment, not including property
acquisition, is approximately $250 million.
The Brownfield Plan Amendment was approved by the Authority on October 12,
2021 and the City Commission on October 26, 2021. The Brownfield Plan is for a
period of 30 years and includes total Brownfield Eligible Activity costs estimated
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at $66,775,378; which includes $54,166,757 of Developer Eligible Activities and
$12,608,621 of City Eligible Activities. The property is within the DDA and it is
anticipated that all taxes captured will go towards the Brownfield TIF during the
life of the Plan.
Developer Eligible Activity expenses include – due care, environmental response
activities, asbestos, demolition, site preparation, infrastructure improvements,
Brownfield Plan preparation, administration costs, and interest expenses (5%).
City Eligible Activity expenses include – roadways, water and sewer
infrastructure, boat ramp/lift well and site preparation.
The Development & Reimbursement Agreement outlines the procedures for the
Authority to reimburse the City and Developer for eligible expenses within the
Brownfield Plan. The Authority shall first pay 100% of the available Brownfield TIF
Revenue to the City to reimburse the costs of City Eligible Activities. The
Authority, following reimbursement to the City, shall pay 100% of the available
Brownfield TIF Revenue to the Developer to reimburse the cost of Developer
Eligible Activities. The Developer and City will provide the BRA a request for
payment of eligible expenses. The BRA has 30 days to approve the request.
Payments are made on a semi-annual basis when incremental local taxes are
captured and available. The BRA approved this Agreement at its November 9,
2021 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Adelaide Pointe QOZB, LLC
Brownfield Development and Reimbursement Agreement and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
H. MMRMA Settlement Agreement EEO & Employee Relations
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: On July 24, 2021 the property of Don & Thearetta Bailey
at 1360 8th Street sustained damages due to a sewer backup. Mrs. Bailey filed a
claim with the City of Muskegon on July 26, 2021. Michigan Municipal Risk
Management Authority known as MMRMA represents the City of Muskegon with
its self-insurance program. We have negotiated a settlement agreement for the
mitigation/clean-up of the property, and for damaged and lost property in the
amount of $30,000.
AMOUNT REQUESTED: $30,000 FUND OR ACCOUNT: Insurance Fund
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve $30,000 as final settlement of the claim
for 1360 Eighth Street, for services and loss associated with the claim from July
24, 2021.
I. Bridge Bundle #1 – Removal of Ottawa Bridge Public Works
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff is seeking formal resolution and support confirming
concurrence for bridge removal of the Ottawa Street Bridge.
Staff is seeking funds from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)
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Bridge Bundle #1 program. MDOT piloted a Bridge Bundle program last year with
the hopes of reducing the number of critical condition bridges by combining
several bridges into one package. More information about the program and an
online tracking tool can be found here:
https://www.michigan.gov/som/0,4669,7-192-47796-564509--,00.html
MDOT is seeking a formal resolution of commitment and support.
Ottawa Street Bridge: This bridge only serves Richards Park and is already closed
to traffic via concrete barriers. It is open to pedestrians. At this time, the city has
no plans to replace the bridge. Staff is recommending a resolution of
commitment and support to remove the Ottawa Street Bridge.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution of Commitment and
Support for the Statewide Local Agency Bridge Bundle Program and authorize
the Mayor and Clerk to sign.
J. Sale – 434 Abbey Street Planning
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: City staff is seeking authorization to sell the City owned
vacant lot at 434 Abbey Street to James Williams.
Mr. Williams would like to purchase the City owned buildable lot at 434 Abbey
for $4,875 (75% of the True Cash Value of $6,500) plus half of the closing costs
and the fee to register the deed. Mr. Williams will be constructing two (2) single-
family homes on the property.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the Code Coordinator to complete the
sale of 434 Abbey Street as described in the purchase agreement and to have
the Mayor and Clerk sign the deed.
K. Approve the re-assignment of Building Contract for 769 Catawba Avenue
CNS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To re-award the Building Contract for the rehabilitation
of 769 Catawba Avenue to Custom Exteriors, LLC – Mike Murphy, for the City of
Muskegon’s Homebuyers Program.
The Commission recently approved the rehabilitation contract of 769 Catawba
Avenue to Nassau Construction LLC after the lowest bidder was unable to
continue. Since that time the Lead Abatement work is near completion and
ready for the rehabilitation process. I am requesting that the Rehabilitation
Contract be re-awarded to the original contractor, Mike Murphy of Custom
Exteriors, LLC.
1. Nassau Construction LLC is an abatement contractor for or LEAD Safe
Muskegon Program with 3 current lead units to complete;
2. Custom Builders, LLC is requesting to fulfill its original obligation and ready
to start;
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3. Due to post-pandemic circumstances, CNS supports the re-assignment of
this award to Custom Exteriors, LLC
AMOUNT REQUESTED: $89,264.00 AMOUNT BUDGETED: $110,000
FUND OR ACCOUNT: HOME Program 2020
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To award Custom Exteriors LLC the rehabilitation
contract in the amount of $89,264.00, for the Community and Neighborhood
Services Office Homebuyers Program.
Motion by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga, second by Vice Mayor Hood, to
accept the consent agenda as presented minus items, F, G, L, M, and N.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Rinsema-Sybenga, Emory, Johnson, Gawron, Hood, and
German
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2021-104 REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA:
F. Brownfield Development & Reimbursement Agreement, Viridian Land
Shores Co, LLC (Viridian Shores at Harbor 31 Redevelopment Project), 150
Viridian Drive Economic Development
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Approval of the Brownfield Development and
Reimbursement Agreement for the Viridian Land Shores Co, LLC (Viridian Shores
at Harbor 31 Redevelopment Project) and to consider the resolution.
The 3.5-acre property represents a portion of the former Teledyne Continental
Motors industrial facility and would result in the construction of an approximately
63,000 square foot multi-story 118-unit senior living building with surrounding
asphalt parking areas, concrete walkways and landscaping.
The Brownfield Plan Amendment was approved by the Authority on May 11,
2021 and the City Commission on May 25, 2021. The Brownfield Plan is for a
period of 22 years and includes Brownfield Eligible Activity costs estimated at
$4,018,080. The property is within the DDA and it is anticipated that all taxes
captured will go towards the Brownfield TIF during the life of the Plan. Eligible
costs include due care, environmental response activities, demolition, asbestos
abatement, site preparation, infrastructure improvements, Brownfield Plan
preparation, administration costs, and interest expense (5%).
The Development & Reimbursement Agreement outlines the procedures for the
City to reimburse the Developer for eligible expenses with the Brownfield Plan.
The Authority shall pay 100% of the available Brownfield TIF Revenue to the
Developer to reimburse the costs of Developer Eligible Activities. The Developer
will provide the BRA a request for payment of eligible expenses. The BRA has 30
days to approve the request. Payments are made on a semi-annual basis when
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incremental local taxes are captured and available. The BRA approved this
Agreement at its November 9, 2021 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Viridian Land Shores Co, LLC
Brownfield Development and Reimbursement Agreement and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
ORIGINAL MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner
Rinsema-Sybenga, to approve the Viridian Land Shores Co, LLC Brownfield
Development and Reimbursement Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign.
AMENDMENT: Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Vice Mayor
Hood, to amend the motion to reflect a term expiring December 31, 2047.
ROLL VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
Ayes: Johnson, Gawron, Hood, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, and Emory
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
ROLL VOTE ON ORGINAL MOTION W/ AMENDMENT:
Ayes: Emory, Johnson, Gawron, Hood, German, and Rinsema-Sybenga
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
G. Brownfield Development & Reimbursement Agreement, Ryerson Creek
Land Co, LLC (Trilogy Senior Housing Redevelopment Project), 60 Viridian
Drive Economic Development
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Approval of the Brownfield Development and
Reimbursement Agreement for the Ryerson Creek Land Co, LLC (Trilogy Senior
Housing Redevelopment Project) and to consider the resolution.
The 5-acre property is the site of the former Teledyne Continental Motors
industrial facility and would result in the construction of an approximately 63,000
square foot multi-story 118-unit senior living building with surrounding asphalt
parking areas, concrete walkways and landscaping.
The Brownfield Plan Amendment was approved by the BRA on October 12, 2021
and the Commission on October 26, 2021. The Brownfield Plan is for a period of
24 years and includes total Brownfield Eligible Activity costs estimated at
$4,392,244. The property is within the DDA and it is anticipated that all taxes
captured will go towards the Brownfield TIF during the life of the Plan. Eligible
costs include due care, environmental response activities, demolition, site
preparation, infrastructure improvements, Brownfield Plan preparation,
administration costs, and interest expense (4%).
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The Development & Reimbursement Agreement outlines the procedures for the
City to reimburse the Developer for eligible expenses within the Brownfield Plan.
The Authority shall pay 100% of the available Brownfield TIF Revenue to the
Developer to reimburse the costs of Developer Eligible Activities. The Developer
will provide the BRA a request for payment of eligible expenses. The BRA has 30
days to approve the request. Payments are made on a semi-annual basis when
incremental local taxes are captured and available. The BRA approved this
agreement at its November 9, 2021 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the Ryerson Creek Land Co, LLC
Brownfield Development and Reimbursement Agreement and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign.
ORIGINAL MOTION: Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner
Rinsema-Sybenga, to approve Ryerson Creek Land Co, LLC Brownfield
Development and Reimbursement Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign.
AMENDMENT: Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Vice Mayor
Hood, to amend the motion to reflect a term expiring December 31, 2049.
ROLL VOTE ON AMENDMENT:
Ayes: Hood, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Emory, Johnson, and Gawron
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
ROLL VOTE ON ORGINAL MOTION W/ AMENDMENT:
Ayes: Gawron, Hood, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Emory, and Johnson
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
L. 880 First Street Development and Purchase Agreement Development
Services
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The team has been working with the developer at 880
First Street LLC to negotiate mutually favorable terms on a purchase and
development agreement that will stipulate schedule of development and
pricing for the city owned property and future expansion onto the City owned
parking lot. The final draft is mutually agreed upon by staff and the developer.
The structure of this development agreement has taken some time to negotiate
due to an existing parking lease agreement with Parkland Properties that
obligates the city to certain conditions it must maintain in the City owned lot
behind the development site. The long-term phasing for this development, as
described in previous presentations to the commission, includes a multi-story
parking deck on that lot with liner apartments along Clay Street. This is set to
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come after the renovation of and addition to the existing tower, but the parking
structure would have to come along with the tower due to the lack of our ability
to dedicate spaces in the existing parking lot. Due to the parking agreement
and our obligations, there was a possibility that we would have to participate in
a floor of that parking structure, at a cost of roughly a million dollars to the City.
This was not favorable to us or the developer, so we in Development Services
have been working on a concept to reorient parking on-street and introduce a
permit system that would allow dedicated parking for permit holders in the
phase 1 tower. In the packet, we have included a graphic that illustrates our
ability to reorient the parking on this block that will provide additional spaces
without impacting the lot, thereby allowing the parking structure to remain in
phase 2 as intended and removing any need for the city to participate in a floor
of the deck to meet our parking lease obligations.
The proposed payment for the site is $400,000, and the Developer would buy out
our eligible activities for a Brownfield TIF that we have already expended, such
as the partial demolition and asbestos removal. They would then be able to add
these to the Brownfield TIF plan amendment, but we get paid up front as
opposed to sharing in the TIF to be repaid. Please note as a condition of closing,
we are to enter into a separate parking agreement for the street parking, and to
develop a permit parking ordinance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To accept the development agreement as
presented and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign.
Motion by Commissioner German, second by Commissioner Johnson, to accept
the development agreement as presented and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
sign.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Emory, Johnson, Gawron, and
Hood
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
M. Project Capital Contributions City Manager
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Three ongoing transformational community projects
have requested city financial commitments. Each of these projects have
received substantial community support in addition to the support requested
from the City. Staff is recommending that the city make financial commitments
to the capital campaigns of the Boys and Girls Club, the Community Foundation
for Muskegon County, and the Muskegon Museum of Art.
The Boys and Girls Club (BGC) campaign will raise funds to convert the
former YMCA and MCC Fitness Center into a year-round club. This renovated
waterfront facility and ed programming will provide for a larger physical
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activity space accessible to all City’s youth. They have raised $5.6 Million of
their $7.5 Million budget. To assist in significantly narrowing the remaining
financial gap, staff is recommending that $1 Million be committed to the
Club for this transformational campaign.
https://bgclubmuskegon.com/clubhouse
The Muskegon Museum of Art is undergoing a capital campaign to expand
the museum to include a new grand hall, two new galleries and more
community space. Staff is recommending that $1 Million be committed to
the Museum for this campaign. They have raised $9.85 Million in community
support. Our $1 Million contribution will nearly complete the $11.5 Million
project. More information is available here:
https://muskegonartmuseum.org/shaping-the-future/
The Community Foundation for Muskegon County is undergoing a capital
campaign to renovate the Frauenthal Center. The City has already
committed funds to install heated sidewalks around the facility. Staff is
recommending a total of $1 Million be committed to the Foundation,
including funds already allocated to the heated sidewalk project. The
Community Foundation has raised $4.8 Million of the total $6.1 Million budget.
Based on our current interpretation of the interim final rule, all three projects
qualify for assistance from the City’s ARPA allotment. Additionally, the
expenses will be held until July 1, 2022 to allow for further guidance and for
the city to complete collections of the second phase of ARPA and explore
future funding opportunities from the State and Federal levels that could
fund one or more of these commitments. The contributions are payable only
if the ARPA funds can be utilized for the stated purpose.
AMOUNT REQUESTED: $3 Million FUND OR ACCOUNT: 482: State Grants
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the capital commitments as described
and direct staff to budget the expenses from Fund 482 during FY 2022-23.
Motion by Commissioner German, second by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga,
to approve the capital commitments as described, and direct staff to budget
expenses from Fund 482 during FY 2022-23. The contributions are payable only if
the ARPA funds can be utilized for the stated purpose.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Emory, Johnson, Gawron, and
Hood
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
N. Environmental Work – Former Farmers Market Site City Manager
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff is seeking approval to hire Envirologic to provide
environmental assessment and planning services at the former farmers market
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site.
The site was originally included in a city pilot program to build a mix of housing
types to attract residents at various income levels. The original plans called for
53+ rental unites – some single-family structures and some multi-family structures.
In an effort to meet the community’s goal of focusing on single family houses in
lieu of duplexes and multiplexes, the proposed program has been scaled back
to include a total of 21 single family houses and no duplexes or multiplexes.
In January 2021, the City Commission authorized Soils and Structures to
complete a soil assessment to determine the buildability of the site. The report is
provided in the packet. The next step is to complete the environmental
assessment. Envirologic is the City’s preferred contractor, as they have
completed significant work on this site as part of the original FARM proposal. This
work will be qualified for reimbursement in the scattered site brownfield
program.
AMOUNT REQUESTED: $22,000 FUND OR ACCOUNT: Brownfield
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the expense of $22,000 to complete
environmental assessment services at the former farmers market site.
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga,
to approve the expense of $22,000 to complete environmental assessment
services at the former farmers market site.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Rinsema-Sybenga, Emory, Johnson, Gawron, Hood, and
German
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2021-105 UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. Amendment to Lakeside Form Based Code – Marihuana Facilities
Planning – 2ND READING
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff initiated request to amend the Lakeside Form
Based Code to allow caregivers, microbusinesses, designated consumption
establishments, class A recreational grows, class B recreational grows, class A
medical grows and temporary marihuana events as a special use permitted in
the Lakeside Commercial and Lakeside Heavy Commercial context areas.
The Planning Commission’s motion to recommend approval of the request
ended in a tie, with three Commissioners voting yes and three Commissioners
voting no, with three Commissioners absent.
Staff presented this idea to the City Commission at the September work session.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request to amend the Lakeside
Form Based Code to allow caregivers, microbusinesses, designated
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consumption establishments, class A recreational grows, class B recreational
grows, class A medical grows and temporary marihuana events as a special use
permitted in the Lakeside Commercial and Lakeside Heavy Commercial context
areas.
Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga,
approve the request to amend the Lakeside Form Based Code to allow
caregivers, microbusinesses, designated consumption establishments, class A
recreational grows, class B recreational grows, class A medical grows and
temporary marihuana events as a special use permitted in the Lakeside
Commercial and Lakeside Heavy Commercial context areas.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Johnson, Hood, German, and Rinsema-Sybenga
Nays: Emory and Gawron
MOTION PASSES
2021-106 NEW BUSINESS:
A. 2022 POLC Contract City Manager
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff is seeking approval of the proposed collective
bargaining agreement with the Police Officers Labor Council.
City Staff and Police Officers labor Council representatives previously agreed
upon new contract terms that would take effect January 1, 2022. Since that
time, a number of small issues related to the original tentative agreement have
been identified and subsequently reconciled. This is a formal request to approve
the collective bargaining agreement. The POLC has already ratified the
contract and city staff is prepared to begin enforcing the provisions of the
contract on January 1, 2022. The new agreement is beneficial to both parties
and is expected to help with police officer recruiting and retention; there is no
financial impact on the budget as part of the new agreement.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement
with the Police Officers Labor Council as presented.
Motion by Commissioner German, second by Commissioner Emory, to approve
the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Police Officers Labor Council as
presented.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Johnson, Gawron, Hood, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, and
Emory
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
B. 1183 Terrace Street – Purchase City Manager
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff is seeking approval to purchase the home at 1183
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Terrace Street from Francena DePung.
This property was originally acquired from the Land Bank, and the owner has
been unable to make the repairs necessary to save the home. Our on-staff
builder reached out to the owner to inquire about purchasing the site. The home
has significant historical appeal and we would like to save the structure as part
of our infill housing program. The structure is vacant but has been used as a
three-unit building. Staff would intend to convert it into either a two-unit or a
single-family building. The renovation will likely take 12 months and cost
between $275,000 and $350,000. Staff anticipates budgeting much of the
renovation costs in FY 2022-23 but would like to replace the roof and address
immediate concerns with the foundation.
AMOUNT REQUESTED: $120,000
FUND OR ACCOUNT: Public Improvement
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the purchase of 1183 Terrace Street
from Francena DePung for $20,000 and amend the FY 2021-22 Public
Improvement Fund Budget to include a total of $200,000 for the project during
the fiscal year.
Motion by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga, second by Vice Mayor Hood, to
approve purchase of 1183 Terrace Street from Francena DePung for $20,000 and
amend the FY 2021-22 Public Improvement Fund Budget to include a total of
$200,000 for the project during the fiscal year.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Hood, German, Rinsema-Sybenga, Emory, and
Johnson
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
ANY OTHER BUSINESS: Commissioner Emory asked DPW Director Leo Evans
about the streetlight upgrades on the west side of the city. Commissioner
German commended DPW on the Amity/Wood project and asked about street
lighting near alleyways. City Manager Frank Peterson reminded everyone to
keep porch lights on to increase neighborhood safety and that the winter
parking rules will soon go into effect.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: No public comments were
received.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Commission meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Marie Meisch, MMC – City Clerk
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