Berkley, MI

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The Berkley Library Board will meet to review circulation statistics and the display case policy. The board is also scheduled to discuss an update to the meeting room policy.

• Meeting room policy update
• Display case policy
• Circulation statistics

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The Berkley Tree Board will meet to discuss street tree educational outreach and upcoming public events. The board will also consider a possible merger with the Beautification committee and specific GIS details.

• Discussion of possible Beautification committee merger
• Discussion of specific GIS details desired
• Planning for a Champion tree/Big tree Berkley hunt for spring 2027
• Review of Monster mash and outreach events including library speaker and Holiday lights parade
• Resident concern regarding street trees

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The Tree Board will meet to discuss a possible merger with the Beautification committee and plan outreach events. The board will also review GIS details and a proposed 'Champion tree' search for spring 2027.

• Discussion of possible Beautification committee merger
• Planning for library speaker and Holiday lights parade outreach
• Discussion of GIS details
• Proposed 'Champion tree/Big tree Berkley hunt' for spring 2027
• Resident concern regarding street trees

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The Environmental Advisory Committee will meet to discuss city planning initiatives and the role of volunteer committees with City Manager VanVleck. The group will also review work plan priorities regarding native plants.

• Discussion with City Manager VanVleck regarding city planning initiatives
• Review of the September 19, 2026, Fall Native Plant Sale
• Discussion of the Community Center Native Plant bed

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the Community Special Event Policy. No other business items are listed for this meeting.

• Discussion of Community Special Event Policy

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The Public Safety Pension Board will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

City Council

The City Council will discuss updates to the city's zoning ordinance regarding corner lot side yards and review lease agreements with the Berkley School District. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Quarter 3 Strategic Framework Report.

• First reading of an ordinance to amend zoning for exterior side yards on corner lots
• Lease Agreement and Lease Termination Agreement with Berkley School District
• Second reading and adoption of an ordinance modifying snow removal regulations for sidewalks, ramps, and alleyways
• First reading of an ordinance amending address number height requirements
• Updates to the fee schedule

The City Council approved a lease agreement and a lease termination agreement with the Berkley School District. The council also authorized the December 5 holiday parade and tree lighting ceremony, including road closures on 12 Mile Road. Additionally, the council adopted an ordinance modifying snow removal regulations for sidewalks, ramps, and alleyways.

• Approved Lease Agreement with Berkley School District for Angell
• Approved Lease Termination Agreement with Berkley School District
• Approved Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 5 with 12 Mile Road closure
• Adopted Ordinance O-14-26 modifying snow removal regulations for sidewalks, ramps, and alleyways
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O-15-26 regarding building address number height
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O-15-26 regarding corner lot accessory structure setbacks
• Approved retaining Greg Need as marihuana administrative hearing officer
• Approved purchase of Husqvarna concrete saw from East Coast Industrial Supply

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The Downtown Development Authority will discuss the recruitment of candidates for two vacant board seats. The board is also considering the purchase of festoon poles and lighting for Robina Plaza.

• Approval of festoon poles and lighting for Robina Plaza via MiDEAL cooperative purchasing (Graybar)
• Recruitment for two vacant DDA Board seats
• Rescheduling the November 2026 meeting to November 18

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The Historical Committee is meeting to review old business regarding Berkley Days, membership marketing, and a lecture series. New business includes discussions on gifts, the meeting schedule, and museum hour sign-ups.

• Berkley Days
• Friends membership/marketing
• Lecture series
• Museum hour sign-ups

The Berkley Historical Committee approved its meeting agenda and the prior meeting's minutes with amendments. The committee also reviewed financial reports showing a month-end balance of $15,082.67 and discussed museum updates, upcoming events, and a member resignation.

• Approved meeting agenda unanimously
• Approved prior meeting's minutes as amended unanimously
• Adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:50 pm unanimously

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The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider two applications for dimensional variances. Both requests involve the construction of additions to existing properties.

• Application PBA-08-26: Front yard dimensional variance for a second-floor addition at 2989 Royal Ave.
• Application PBA-09-26: West side yard setback and distance between dwellings variances for an addition at 1035 Larkmoor Blvd.

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The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to review updates regarding pickleball courts and general programming. The meeting includes a period for public comments.

• Pickel Ball Court Update
• Program Updates

The board reviewed updates on city programming and park facilities. Staff confirmed that pickleball courts will remain in place due to a lack of funding for removal and community support, though nets will be removed earlier this fall. The board discussed potential future projects including geocaching and crosswalk art.

• Approved agenda
• Approved 9/10/26 minutes
• Confirmed pickleball courts will remain in place

City Council

City Council

The Berkley City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM at City Hall, 3338 Coolidge Highway. The regular agenda includes an infrastructure presentation, the 2025-26 Community Development Department Annual Report, quarter-ended June 30, 2026 investment and budget-to-actual reports, and rollover amendment 2027-1 of the 2026-27 Budget. The council will also hold a first reading of an ordinance amending Division 3 Snow Removal of Chapter 106 of the City Code. The consent agenda covers meeting minutes, mower purchases, a Road Commission for Oakland County winter maintenance agreement, and rock salt for snow and ice control; no dollar amounts are stated in the agenda text.

• First reading of an ordinance amending Division 3 Snow Removal of Chapter 106 (Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places)
• Rollover amendment 2027-1 of the 2026-27 Budget as presented
• Quarter-ended June 30, 2026 Budget-to-Actual Report and Investment Report
• 2025-26 Community Development Department Annual Report
• Consent agenda: purchase of two Toro Multi Force 52" stand-up mowers with attachments; Road Commission for Oakland County 2026-27 Winter Maintenance Agreement; purchase of rock salt for snow and ice control

The City Council approved contracts for winter road maintenance and rock salt procurement. The council also authorized the purchase of two stand-up mowers and approved several financial reports.

• Approved $40,222.27 purchase of two Toro Multi Force 52" stand-up mowers
• Approved contract with Road Commission for Oakland County for 2026-27 Winter Maintenance
• Authorized rock salt purchase from Detroit Salt Company for 2026-2028 seasons
• Approved June 30, 2026 investment report
• Accepted June 30, 2026 budget-to-actual report
• Approved rollover budget amendment 2027-1 for the 2026-27 fiscal year
• Passed first reading of ordinance to modify sidewalk, ramp, and alleyway snow removal regulations
• Approved September 21, 2026 meeting minutes

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The City of Berkley Tree Board meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Public Safety Building. The agenda covers old business on street tree educational outreach, a review of the Touch a Truck event, and finalizing upcoming public outreach events including a library speaker, Bookley, and the Holiday lights parade. The agenda also includes a DPW update and a Council Liaison update, with no new business listed.

• Street tree educational outreach, possibly email updates with care information
• Review of the Touch a Truck event
• Finalizing public outreach events: library speaker, Bookley, Holiday lights parade
• DPW update
• Council Liaison update

The Board approved the prior meeting minutes and the current agenda. Members discussed upcoming public outreach events and received an update regarding unresponsive street tree vendors. A request from the Beautification Committee to merge with the Tree Board was presented during public comment.

• Approved June meeting minutes
• Approved September 28 agenda

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The Berkley Planning Commission will consider an ordinance amendment clarifying exterior side yard setback regulations for accessory structures on corner lots, review a site plan for facade updates at 1716 Coolidge Hwy, and receive the Community Development Annual Report for FY25/26. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Ordinance amendment to Section 5.09.E.2 of Chapter 138 Zoning
• Site plan review PSP-07-26 for 1716 Coolidge Hwy (Home and Door Refresh)
• Community Development Annual Report FY25/26
• Approval of August 25, 2026 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission recommended a zoning amendment to reduce exterior side yard setbacks for accessory structures on corner lots. The commission also approved a site plan for façade updates at 1716 Coolidge Hwy and accepted the FY25/26 Community Development Annual Report.

• Recommended approval of ordinance to reduce exterior side yard setback from 25 ft. to 20 ft. for accessory structures on corner lots (6-1)
• Approved site plan for 1716 Coolidge Hwy Home and Door Refresh façade updates, conditioned on adding a south façade window (7-0)
• Accepted Community Development Annual Report FY25/26 (6-0-1)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved August 25, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)

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City Council

The Berkley City Council will hold its regular meeting with a consent agenda and several regular agenda items. Key actions include a first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment to add data centers as a use group, a proposal for a Coolidge Corridor Study, and a professional services agreement with Spalding DeDecker for a conceptual plan and cost estimate for a municipal parking lot on Cummings Avenue, along with a budget amendment.

• First reading of zoning ordinance amendment adding Section 8.23 Data Centers and amending definitions, use groups, and off-street parking requirements
• Coolidge Corridor Study Proposal
• Professional services agreement with Spalding DeDecker and budget amendment for municipal parking lot conceptual plan on Cummings Avenue
• Monster Mash Special Event Application
• Radiant heat tube purchase for Public Works Garage

The Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to regulate data centers, including parking and location requirements. Other actions included authorizing a corridor study and a parking lot concept proposal.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance O-13-26 to regulate data centers (6-0)
• Approved Spalding DeDecker proposal for Coolidge Corridor Study (6-0)
• Approved Spalding DeDecker proposal for Cummings Avenue parking lot concept (6-0)
• Approved 'BOOkley Monster Bash Block Party' and Coolidge road closure for Oct 24 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of one radiant heat tube via Johnson Controls contract (6-0)
• Approved Warrant List No. 1426 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from September 8, 2026 meeting (6-0)
• Approved proclamation honoring Rita VanBrandeghen (6-0)

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The Berkley Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss city planning initiatives with the city manager, the committee's role, and its work plan priorities, including an upcoming native plant sale. The agenda is largely discussion items with no formal votes or contracts.

• Discussion with City Manager VanVleck on city planning initiatives and committee roles
• Fall Native Plant Sale scheduled for 9/19/26
• Discussion on improving natural features and green infrastructure

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The Berkley Library Board is meeting to approve minutes, hear the librarian's report, and discuss old and new business. The board will review circulation statistics and hold a policy discussion on the library's display case. This is a routine monthly meeting with no major budget or construction items on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from July 29, 2026 meeting
• Librarian's report
• Circulation statistics review
• Display case policy discussion
• Update from City Council liaison

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The Berkley Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting, including approval of prior minutes and a public hearing on a variance request. The board will consider a two-foot variance on parking space length for Ari's Cheesesteak at 3442 Twelve Mile Rd. Other agenda items are routine procedural matters.

• Application PBA-07-26: Ari's Cheesesteak, 3442 Twelve Mile Rd, requests 2-foot variance on parking space length
• Approval of August 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The Berkley City Zoning Board of Appeals approved a non-use dimensional variance for Ari's Cheesesteak at 3442 Twelve Mile Rd., allowing parking spaces to be 18 feet instead of the required 20 feet. The motion carried 5-0 with two members absent. The board also approved the agenda and minutes from the August 10, 2026 meeting.

• Approved two-foot parking space length variance for Ari's Cheesesteak (5-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 10, 2026 regular meeting (5-0)

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The Berkley Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items (call to order, agenda and minutes approval, public comment). The only substantive business item is a discussion of a survey. No decisions or specific projects are detailed in the agenda.

• Discussion of survey under Board Business

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board approved its agenda and the July 16, 2026 minutes, then heard residents' complaints about pickleball noise at the Friends Park tennis courts. The board agreed to place the topic on next month's agenda and Dan McMinn will follow up for more information. The board also directed that its draft bylaws be sent to the City Attorney for comments, and received updates on a survey with over 2500 responses, fall programs, and upcoming events.

• Approved the meeting agenda (motion by Melissa Hammond, supported by J.D. Otto)
• Approved the July 16, 2026 minutes (motion by Melissa Hammond, supported by Mike Kerby)
• Agreed to place pickleball noise concerns at Friends Park on next month's agenda; Dan McMinn to follow up for more information
• Directed draft bylaws to be sent to the City Attorney for comments; Melissa Hammond emailed the latest version to Dan McMinn during the meeting

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The Berkley Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors will meet to review the treasurer's report and discuss purchasing. The board is scheduled to take action on awarding a bid for strategic planning services (DDA 2026-04).

• Award of Bid for Strategic Planning Services (DDA 2026-04)
• Continued discussion regarding purchasing
• Treasurer's report review

The Berkley Downtown Development Authority board approved a $25,000 contract for strategic planning services with Khamai Strategies, contingent on scheduling requirements. The board also voted to extend the current holiday lighting contract for the 2026 season, with plans to competitively bid the service in 2027. Additionally, the board formally accepted the resignation of member Katie Forte.

• Awarded strategic planning contract to Khamai Strategies ($25,000) (11-0)
• Approved 2026 holiday lighting contract extension (11-0)
• Accepted resignation of board member Katie Forte (11-0)
• Approved August 12, 2026, meeting minutes (11-0)
• Received and filed August 2026 Treasurer’s Report (11-0)

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The City of Berkley will hold an administrative hearing regarding marijuana licenses. The session focuses on a revocation hearing for Operation Grow, LLC, doing business as "Butter."

• Revocation hearing for Operation Grow, LLC (dba "Butter") at 2222 11 Mile Rd.

The Marihuana Business License Administrative Hearing resulted in the decision to revoke the adult-use retail sales license for Operation Grow, LLC (doing business as Butter). The revocation follows recommendations from City Staff regarding violations of the Marihuana Businesses Ordinance, including failure to notify the City of site plan changes and an eviction order against the business.

• Decided to revoke Butter's marihuana business license

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The Berkley City Council is meeting to consider a proposal from Berry Dunn for strategic plan facilitation, along with several consent agenda items including appointments, a charitable solicitation permit, vehicle outfitting, and a master plan update purchase. Public comments are invited on each agenda item.

• Consideration of Proposal from Berry Dunn for Strategic Plan Facilitation
• Off-cycle appointments to Boards and Commissions
• Tag Days Charitable Solicitation Permit
• Public Works Ford F-250 vehicle outfitting
• Five-Year Master Plan update by Carlisle Wortman Associates budgeted purchase

The council approved its consent agenda, which included a Master Plan update contract with Carlisle Wortman Associates subject to City Attorney review and City Manager execution, appointments to the Board of Review and Zoning Board of Appeals, a Berkley Tag Days 2026 permit, and vehicle outfitting. It also approved Motion No. M-102-26, a proposal from BerryDunn with a $16,800 budget amendment to account 101-101-817-000. Councilmember Steve Baker and Councilmember Gregory Patterson were absent; the meeting adjourned at 7:17 PM.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0, Baker and Patterson absent)
• Approved Master Plan update contract with Carlisle Wortman Associates, subject to City Attorney review and City Manager execution
• Approved appointment of James Weidman to Board of Review term ending September 2030
• Approved appointment of Curtis Rowe to Zoning Board of Appeals term ending September 2029
• Authorized Berkley Tag Days 2026 on October 9-10, 2026 outside approved storefronts
• Approved purchase of outfitting for recently purchased 2027 Ford F-250s via City of Rochester Hills RFP-RH-25-054 with Truck and Trailer Specialties, Inc. of Howell, MI
• Approved Motion No. M-102-26: BerryDunn proposal and $16,800 budget amendment to 101-101-817-000 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 17, 2026 regular meeting, July 20, 2026 work session, and August 10, 2026 special meeting

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The Historical Committee will discuss various community programs including Berkley Days and the Berkley Street Fest. The committee will also address museum volunteer scheduling and new business regarding gifts.

• Discussion of Berkley Days
• Discussion of Berkley Street Fest
• Lecture series planning
• Museum hours sign-up
• Friends membership and marketing

The Berkley Historical Committee met on September 8, 2026, and approved several routine items, including amended prior meeting minutes, accepting donated historical items, and repeating the summer Scavenger Hunt next year. The committee voted to sell Berkleyopoly games at the museum and give the profits to the Berkley Days Committee, though the game's release date remains uncertain. The treasurer reported a month-ending balance of $15,276.06. No citizen comments were made, and the City Council liaison was absent.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Approved selling Berkleyopoly games at museum, profits to Berkley Days Committee (unanimous)
• Approved repeating Scavenger Hunt next summer (unanimous)
• Accepted gifts to the museum (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at approximately 8:00 pm (unanimous)

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The Berkley Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The main item of new business is a site plan approval request for a new parking lot at Ari's Cheesesteak, located at 3442 Twelve Mile Rd. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the July 28, 2026 meeting, public comments, and other routine items.

• Site plan review for new parking lot at Ari's Cheesesteak, 3442 Twelve Mile Rd (PSP-06-26)
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 28, 2026

The Planning Commission approved site plan PSP-06-26 for a new parking lot at Ari's Cheesesteak, 3442 Twelve Mile Rd., on a 6-0 roll call vote. Approval includes a 15 percent reduction in required parking spaces, several landscaping waivers, an alternative dumpster screening material, and a Zoning Board of Appeals variance for deficient parking space length. The applicant agreed to move the proposed bike rack to the former site landscape area and add a planter where the bike rack was planned. The commission also approved its July 28, 2026 minutes and heard staff note that the payment in lieu of parking amendment was approved by the City Council, with the data center amendment going to Council later in the fall.

• Approved site plan PSP-06-26 for a new parking lot at Ari's Cheesesteak, 3442 Twelve Mile Rd. (6-0)
• Approved 15% reduction in required parking spaces per Section 14.04.P
• Approved parking lot landscape island waiver per Section 12.13
• Approved perimeter landscaping decorative fence waiver per Section 12.05.C.3
• Approved alternative dumpster screening material per Section 12.13
• Approved site landscaping waiver per Section 12.13, conditioned on a planter in the bike rack area
• Approved minutes of the July 28, 2026 Planning Commission meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned at 7:34 PM (6-0)

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The City of Berkley is holding an administrative hearing to consider revoking the marihuana licenses of Operation Grow, LLC, which does business as "Butter" at 2222 11 Mile Rd. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM in City Hall Council Chambers. Citizen comments will be taken before the new business item. The agenda contains only this single substantive item.

• Revocation hearing for marihuana licenses of Operation Grow, LLC (dba "Butter")
• Location: 2222 11 Mile Rd., Berkley, MI
• Hearing date and time: August 25, 2026, 11:00 AM
• Citizen comments period before the hearing

An administrative hearing was held regarding violations by Operation Grow, LLC (doing business as Butter). City staff recommended license revocation due to ordinance violations and unpaid taxes. The hearing included presentations from the Community Development Director and the licensee.

• Recommended revocation of Butter's marijuana business license