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CITY OF MUSKEGON
City Commission Worksession
June 12, 2006
MINUTES
2006-48
a. Multiple Liquor Licenses
Discussion was held on the Special Events/Special Alcohol License Policy.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Carter to change the
second paragraph, first sentence, by adding “or this provision is waived by the City
Commission”.
VOTE: 7 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION PASSES
Discussion held on Section III a. reference Police Officer’s presence. This will be
discussed further at the July Worksession.
Section III g. reference alcohol awareness training is not happening. It was suggested
that it be changed to having a person at each station during the serving of beverages that
has had alcohol awareness training.
Discussion held on Section IV a. It was suggested that it be changed to - The Leisure
Services Board, Director, or City Commission (when liquor is involved)…
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Carter to refer to the
Leisure Services Board for their review and recommendation.
VOTE: 7 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION PASSES
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Carter to approve
Muskegon Eagles request for a special liquor license.
VOTE: 7 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION PASSES
b. Smith Ryerson Proposal
Assistant City Manager, Lee Slaughter, explained the item.
Motion by Commissioner Carter, second by Commissioner Shepherd to approve
entering into a two-year contract with Muskegon Recreational Center to manage
the Smith Ryerson Center.
VOTE: 7 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION PASSES
c. Pere Marquette Buildings (Commissioner Davis)
Public Works Director, Bob Kuhn, answered questions about the buildings. It was agreed
that the Commission does not want the small building torn down. They would like the
outside of the building fixed up and made safe.
d. Farmers Market Building (Commissioner Davis)
Commissioner Davis asked if the building could be cleaned out and then used for the
Farmers Market. Discussion was held.
Motion by Commissioner Davis, second by Commissioner Wierengo to have staff do
a physical assessment of the Farmers Market building.
VOTE: 7 Ayes 0 Nays MOTION PASSES
e. Any Other Business.
City Engineer, Mohammed Al-Shatel, explained the Fifth Street, Merrill to Western
project.
City Finance Director, Tim Paul, updated the Commission on the Darl Staley situation.
He has retained an attorney. As of today there has been a settlement proposal of $40,000.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Vice Mayor Gawron to approve the
settlement proposal.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Wierengo, Carter, Davis, Gawron, Shepherd, Spataro,
and Warmington
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
f. City Manager’s Evaluation
Motion by Commissioner Shepherd, second by Commissioner Carter to go into
Closed Session at 6:50 p.m.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Warmington, Wierengo, Carter, Davis, Gawron,
Shepherd, and Spataro
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
Motion by Commissioner Shepherd, second by Commissioner Carter to come out of
Closed Session at 7:25 p.m.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Spataro, Warmington, Wierengo, Carter, Davis,
Gawron, and Shepherd
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
Motion by Commissioner Shepherd, second by Vice Mayor Gawron to approve the
recommendation.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Wierengo, Carter,
Davis, and Gawron
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
g. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Linda Potter, CMC
Deputy Clerk