Cadillac public meetings in 2024
19 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Cadillac City Council Agendas
The Cadillac City Council will consider several items, including the introduction of an ordinance to vacate a portion of West Nelson Street with a public hearing set for January 21, 2025. The council will also vote on a resolution amending the General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 and an ordinance amending sections 46-4, 46-186, and 46-216 of the city code regarding bed and breakfast establishments. Consent agenda items include reappointments to the Historic Districts Commission and an appointment to the West Corridor Improvement Authority, as well as bids for the Market at Cadillac Commons Renovations project.
- Introduce ordinance to vacate a portion of West Nelson Street, reserving a utility easement; public hearing January 21, 2025
- Adopt resolution amending the General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025
- Adopt ordinance amending bed and breakfast regulations (sections 46-4, 46-186, 46-216 of city code)
- Consider bids and recommendation for Market at Cadillac Commons Renovations project
- Reappoint Dubravec and Snider to Historic Districts Commission; appoint Dewey to West Corridor Improvement Authority
Cadillac City Council Agendas
The City Council will consider introducing an ordinance to vacate a portion of West Nelson Street and reserve a public utility easement, with a public hearing set for January 21, 2025. The Council will also vote on adopting an ordinance amending sections of the city code related to bed and breakfast establishments. Consent agenda items include reappointment to the Historic Districts Commission and an update on the Market Renovations Project. The meeting will conclude with a closed session to discuss a confidential legal opinion.
- Introduction of ordinance to vacate a portion of West Nelson Street and reserve a public utility easement
- Adoption of ordinance amending Sections 46-4, 46-186, and 46-216 of the Code of Ordinances regarding bed and breakfast establishments
- Reappointment to the Cadillac Historic Districts Commission
- Update on the Market Renovations Project
- Closed session under MCL 15.268(1)(h) to consider a confidential legal opinion
Cadillac City Council Agendas
The Cadillac City Council will consider adopting an ordinance amending sections 46-4, 46-186, and 46-216 of the city code related to bed-and-breakfast regulations. The council will also interview two applicants for the Local Development Finance Authority and vote on a reappointment to the Cadillac/Clam Lake Joint Planning Commission. Two closed sessions are scheduled: one for a periodic personnel evaluation of the city manager and another to discuss a confidential legal opinion.
- Adopt ordinance to amend bed-and-breakfast regulations (sections 46-4, 46-186, 46-216)
- Interview William Barnett and Michael Solomon for Local Development Finance Authority appointment
- Reappointment of Bunce to Cadillac/Clam Lake Joint Planning Commission
- Closed session for city manager personnel evaluation
- Closed session for confidential legal opinion
Cadillac City Council Agendas
The Cadillac City Council will hold public hearings on three ordinances, including a battery storage code amendment and a bed-and-breakfast zoning change, and a resolution approving a brownfield plan for the North Lake Street Flats project. The Council will also vote on consent agenda items, review bids for renovations at The Market at Cadillac Commons, and consider a street closure request for a Trunk-or-Treat event. A tabled COLA update request will be discussed.
- Public hearing on ordinance adding new Section 46-754 (PA 233 battery) to the code of ordinances
- Public hearing on ordinance amending Sections 46-4, 46-186, 46-216 (bed-and-breakfast regulations)
- Public hearing on resolution approving a brownfield plan for North Lake Street Flats
- City manager recommendations on fire department turnout gear grant, sanitary sewer repair change order, and bids for The Market at Cadillac Commons renovations
- Street closure request for Trunk or Treat and Food Drive fundraiser; parking lot closure for Holiday Market
Cadillac City Council Agendas
The Cadillac City Council will vote to introduce two ordinances: one to amend battery storage regulations (PA 233) and another to update bed-and-breakfast rules, both with public hearings set for October 21, 2024. They will also adopt a resolution to set a public hearing for the North Lake Street Flats Brownfield Plan on the same date. Other business includes appointments to the Local Development Finance Authority and other boards, renewal of the services agreement with the Alliance for Economic Success, and striking 2019 delinquent personal property taxes.
- Introduce ordinance to add Section 46-754 and amend Sections 46-526 and 46-745 on battery storage (PA 233)
- Introduce ordinance to amend Sections 46-4, 46-186, and 46-216 on bed-and-breakfasts
- Adopt resolution setting public hearing for North Lake Street Flats Brownfield Plan on October 21, 2024
- Renew agreement for services with the Alliance for Economic Success (AES)
- Consider striking 2019 delinquent personal property taxes
Cadillac City Council Agendas
The Cadillac City Council will consider routine consent items including meeting minutes and street closure requests for Downtown Trick-or-Treating and the Steam Railroading Institute, as well as a banner request from Friends of the Library. The council will vote on reappointments to the Cadillac/Clam Lake Joint Planning Commission and the Cadillac West Corridor Improvement Authority. Under the City Manager's Report, the council will discuss recommendations on short-term rental enforcement and a blight elimination grant management contract. The meeting will also include a closed session for an attorney-client privileged legal opinion.
- Recommendation regarding short-term rental enforcement
- Recommendation regarding Blight Elimination Grant management contract
- Reappointment of Grunow to City of Cadillac/Clam Lake Joint Planning Commission
- Reappointment of Lagerway to City of Cadillac/Clam Lake Joint Planning Commission
- Street closure request for Downtown Trick-or-Treating
Cadillac City Council Agendas
The Cadillac City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting an ordinance amending docking permit rules. They will also vote on a resolution amending the fiscal year 2025 budget. Other agenda items include requests for street closures, banners, and a parade, plus a recommendation for an appointment to the Downtown Development Authority. The meeting will adjourn to closed session for collective bargaining negotiations.
- Public hearing on ordinance to amend Section 26-104 and 26-109 (docking and boat hoist permits)
- Adoption of resolution amending General Appropriations Act for FY2025
- Street closure request for 9/11 Child Safety Expo
- Banner request from Cadillac Philharmonic Club
- Parade request for Cadillac Area Public Schools Homecoming
Cadillac City Council Agendas
The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the Community Recreation Plan 2024-2029. The body will also consider budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2025 and a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for trunkline maintenance.
- Public hearing for Community Recreation Plan 2024-2029
- Proposed ordinance to amend City Code Sections 26-104 and 26-109 regarding docking
- Resolution to amend General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025
- Contract with Michigan Department of Transportation for trunkline maintenance
- Street closure requests for Overdose Awareness Day and Cadillac Festival Races
Cadillac City Council Agendas
The Cadillac City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting an ordinance that would add Section 10-4 to the Code of Ordinances, prohibiting advertising of short-term rentals. The council will also introduce an ordinance to amend land division rules (Section 20-38) and set a public hearing for August 19, 2024. Several bids for concrete repair, micro-parks at Haynes Street and White Pine Trail, and sanitary sewer repair at 707 N. Mitchell Street are up for approval. The council will adjourn to closed session for litigation strategy in City of Cadillac v Matthew McCall-Stillman.
- Public hearing on ordinance to prohibit short-term rental advertising (adding Section 10-4)
- Introduction of ordinance to amend land division ratios (Section 20-38) with public hearing set for August 19, 2024
- Bids for concrete repair & patching, micro-parks at Haynes Street and White Pine Trail, and sanitary sewer repair at 707 N. Mitchell Street
- Resolution to approve on-premises tasting room permit for St. Julian
- Reappointment to Cadillac Housing Commission (Frost) and designation of delegates to Michigan Municipal League convention
Cadillac City Council Agendas
The Cadillac City Council will consider introducing an ordinance to prohibit the advertising of short-term rentals. The council is also reviewing bids for improvements on Leeson Avenue and Burlingame Street, as well as a Consumers Energy easement near Wilcox Street.
- Introduction of ordinance prohibiting short-term rental advertising
- Public hearing for Consumers Energy easement near Wilcox Street
- Bids for Leeson Avenue and Burlingame Street improvements
- Resolution for Cadillac Freedom Festival gaming licenses
- Street closure requests for local events
Cadillac City Council Agendas
The Cadillac City Council is holding a public hearing on a proposed ordinance making blight prevention violations municipal civil infractions, followed by a resolution to adopt it. The council will also vote on a resolution amending the FY2024 general appropriations budget and a resolution authorizing application for the Michigan Shared Streets and Spaces grant. Consent agenda includes minutes from a May 30 special meeting and a FOIA appeal from William Barnett. Several event requests (banners, street closures, displays) are listed for communication, not action.
- Public hearing and resolution on blight violations ordinance
- Resolution amending FY2024 general appropriations budget
- Resolution authorizing Michigan Shared Streets and Spaces grant application
- FOIA appeal from William Barnett on consent agenda
- Requests from Cadillac Area Public Schools, Freedom Festival, Landing Dance Academy, Relay For Life
Cadillac City Council Agendas
The Cadillac City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting ordinances to adjust water and sewer rates and approve the FY2025 budget. The council will also consider appointments, a Consumers Energy easement, and a social district permit for Mi Mezcal Mexican Grill.
- Public hearings on water rate and sewer rate ordinance amendments
- Public hearing and adoption of FY2025 General Appropriations Act (budget)
- Reappointment to Cadillac-Wexford Transit Authority (Hayes)
- Appointments to Airport Authority (Boike) and Zoning Board of Appeals (Hutchinson)
- Introduce ordinance to grant easement to Consumers Energy for electric facilities on Wilcox Street
Cadillac City Council Agendas
The Cadillac City Council will hold a public hearing on vacating certain streets and alleys, and consider several street closure and parade requests. The council will also introduce ordinances to adjust water and sewer rates and adopt the FY2025 budget, setting public hearings for May 20, 2024. The agenda includes routine consent items and appointments.
- Public hearing on ordinance vacating certain streets and alleys
- Introduce ordinance to adjust water rates (FY2025)
- Introduce ordinance to adjust sewer rates (FY2025)
- Introduce FY2025 General Appropriations Act (budget)
- Street closure requests for Memorial Day parade, Back to the Bricks, Bandit Run, UpBeat Cadillac, Model T car show
Cadillac City Council Agendas
The Cadillac City Council will hold public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program and the 2024/2025 Annual Operating Budget. The council will also consider appointments to the Downtown Development Authority and Local Development Finance Authority, approve banner and street closure requests, and discuss police patrol vehicle emergency equipment bids.
- Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program
- Public hearing on 2024/2025 Annual Operating Budget
- Appointment to Downtown Development Authority (Klein)
- Appointment to Local Development Finance Authority (Warner)
- Bids for police patrol vehicle emergency equipment
Cadillac City Council Agendas
The Cadillac City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance amending the city zoning ordinance regarding variations in R-PUD designs. The council will also consider bids for police in-car and body-worn cameras, a lakefront bridge decking replacement project, and introduce an ordinance to vacate certain streets and alleys. Additionally, the council will schedule public hearings for the capital improvement program and the annual operating budget.
- Public hearing and adoption vote on R-PUD zoning amendment
- Bids and recommendation for police in-car and body-worn cameras
- Bids and recommendation for Lakefront Bridge Decking Replacement Project
- Introduce ordinance to vacate certain streets and alleys, set public hearing for May 6, 2024
- Resolution to assess costs for abating public nuisance (tree removal) against real property
Cadillac City Council Agendas
The Cadillac City Council will consider introducing an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance for variations in R-PUD designs and set a public hearing for April 1, 2024. The agenda also includes routine consent items, several contract recommendations (certified grant administrator, road salt, bio-solids injection, Agilent service plan), and a closed session to discuss litigation strategy in City of Cadillac v Neil & Jo Almond.
- Introduce ordinance amending zoning ordinance for variations in R-PUD designs; set public hearing for April 1, 2024
- Recommendation to approve contract for certified grant administrator
- Recommendation regarding 2024-2025 road salt
- Bids and recommendation for bio-solids injection contract
- Closed session to consult with city attorney on pending litigation (City of Cadillac v Neil & Jo Almond, Case No. 23-0030948)
Cadillac City Council Agendas
The Cadillac City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance to grant an easement to Consumers Energy for electric facilities near 908 6th Avenue. The council will also discuss recommendations on purchasing a service truck, replacing speakers at the Rotary Performing Arts Pavilion, and hiring an environmental consultant for a PGSI grant. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person.
- Public hearing on ordinance to grant easement to Consumers Energy for electric facilities near 908 6th Avenue
- Recommendation regarding service truck purchase
- Recommendation regarding speaker replacement at Rotary Performing Arts Pavilion
- Recommendation regarding environmental consultant for PGSI grant
- Consent agenda includes minutes from February 5, 2024 meeting
Cadillac City Council Agendas
The Cadillac City Council will hear the FY2023 audit results, discuss downtown sidewalk cafés, consider a reappointment to the Local Development Finance Authority, and review a proposed hardship (poverty) exemption policy revision. They will also set budget work session dates and receive minutes from boards and commissions.
- Presentation of FY2023 audit results by Joe Verlin of Gabridge & Co.
- Discussion of downtown sidewalk cafés with site plans
- Reappointment recommendation to Local Development Finance Authority (Brown)
- Proposed hardship (poverty) exemption policy revision
- Budget work sessions: Goals & CIP Review on March 18, FY2025 Budget Review on April 1
Cadillac City Council Agendas
The Cadillac City Council is meeting to handle routine business including appointments to various boards and commissions, a housing commission compensation change, and a proclamation. The most substantive item is introducing an ordinance to grant an easement to Consumers Energy for electric facilities at 908 6th Avenue, with a public hearing set for February 20, 2024.
- Introduce ordinance to grant easement to Consumers Energy for electric facilities at 908 6th Avenue
- Appointments to Board of Review, Elected Officials Compensation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Cemetery Board, Election Commission, Planning Commission
- Cadillac Housing Commission compensation change request
- Proclamation of George Mitchell Day
- Sign request from Friends of the Library