City Commission Worksession Minutes 03-09-2020

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                               CITY OF MUSKEGON
                         CITY COMMISSION WORKSESSION

                                Monday, March 9, 2020
                                      5:30 p.m.
                              City Commission Chambers


                                     Minutes
2020-16

Present: Mayor Stephen Gawron, Vice Mayor Hood, and Commissioners Emory,
Johnson, Rinsema-Sybenga, and Ramsey.

Absent: German.

A representative from JCI in Muskegon announced the St. Patrick’s Day parade
scheduled for Saturday at 11:00 a.m. and invited all to attend and/or participate.

   A. Media Marketing – City Clerk’s Office provided update on the efforts that the city
      is making to promote the City and talked about a proposal from M-Live to help
      with further promotions. Jamie Dion, Sales Director from M-Live, provided an
      overview of what services that M-Live could provide to promote community
      partnerships through Michigan’s Best.

   B. Public Hearing – Request to Establish an Obsolete Property District at 1125 3rd
      Street – Action Item

      SUMMARY OF REQUEST:                Pursuant to Public Act 146 of the Michigan
      Public Acts of 2000, Square Two Development has requested the establishment
      of an Obsolete Property District for their property at 1125 3rd Street. The
      establishment of the Obsolete Property District would allow them to apply for an
      Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate.

      STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the establishment of an Obsolete
      Property District at 1125 3rd Street.

Motion by Commissioner Johnson, second by Vice Mayor Hood, to close the
public hearing approve the establishment of an Obsolete Property District at
1125 3rd Street.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Rinsema-Sybenga, Emory, Johnson, Gawron, and Ramsey
             Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
   C. Public Hearing – Request for an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption
      Certificate at 1125 3rd Street – Action Item

      SUMMARY OF REQUEST:                Pursuant to Public Act 146 of the Michigan
      Public Acts of 2000, Square Two Development has requested the issuance of an
      Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for their project at 1125
      3rd Street. The estimated cost of the rehabilitation is $80,000, which qualifies
      them for an 8-year abatement under the city abatement policy.

      They will be rehabbing the old tattoo place (red building) on 3rd Street and
      expanding the Griffin’s Rest.

      STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request for an Obsolete
      Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate at 1125 3rd Street.

Motion by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga, second by Commission Johnson, to
close the public hearing approve request for an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation
Exemption Certificate at 1125 3rd Street.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Emory, Johnson, Gawron, Hood, Ramsey, and Rinsema-
           Sybenga
             Nays: None
MOTION PASSES

   D. Mobile Food Vending Ordinance Update – City Clerk’s Staff provided suggested
      updates to the Mobile Food Vending Ordinance.


Commissioners input and comments were received and some requested revisions will
be made and incorporated into a proposed amendment to the ordinance.

Public comments were received.

   E. Beach Parking Discussion

Proposed recommendations/details for implementation have been outlined and were
presented by Mike Franzak from the Planning Department. Discussion followed.

   F. Nelson Neighborhood Rezoning Presentation

Discussion took place regarding possible rezoning of properties in the Nelson
Neighborhood.

Public comments were received.

   G. Marsh Field Storage Building – Action Item
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:               City staff is seeking to construct a new storage
building at Marsh Field. The low bidder was Buck Construction, of Muskegon. Staff is
seeking authorization to contract with Buck Construction at a cost not to exceed
$97,500 to construct a 30 x 50 storage building.

City staff previously sought approval from the Commission to build a storage building at
Marsh Field using an estimate of $25,000. This was approved on the Consent agenda
May 14, 2019. Upon additional discussions with SAFEbuilt and Planning staff, we have
decided that the proposed garage is not suitable for the park. The major change is the
need for a full foundation and a staff desire to construct the structure partially from
masonry materials to improve aesthetics. We received two acceptable bids for the 1,500
square foot building. There are a number of options that we are considering to keep
costs down, so we bid with multiple options. Buck Construction’s bids ranged from $40
to $60 per square foot ($60,000 to $90,000). Platinum Constructions bids ranged from
$57 to $73 per square foot ($85,500 to $109,300). Engineering costs are estimated at
$7,500. Staff is seeking permission to award the contract to Buck Construction at a total
cost not to exceed $97,500. Muskegon Baseball will commit $12,500 in equal monthly
installments over a 24 month period beginning July 1, 2020.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize the construction of a storage garage at
Marsh Field at a cost not to exceed $97,500, with $12,500 being reimbursed by
Muskegon Baseball.

Motion by Commissioner Rinsema-Sybenga, second by Commission Johnson, to
authorize the construction of a storage garage at Marsh Field at a cost not to
exceed $97,500, with $12,500 being reimbursed by Muskegon Baseball.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Emory, Johnson, Gawron, Hood, Ramsey, and Rinsema-
           Sybenga
             Nays: None
MOTION PASSES

   H. Chapter 6 - Suburban Nation Review

Leigh Ann Mikesell, Economic Development Director, presented information to the
commission from Chapter 6 of Suburban Nation Review, Sprawl and the Developer.

Adjournment:        The City Commission Worksession meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

                                               Respectfully Submitted,



                                               Ann Marie Meisch – MMC, City Clerk

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