Grand Ledge public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority approved a funding commitment for Chamber of Commerce promotions and events. The board also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and acknowledged monthly financial transactions.
- Committed $20,000.00 to Grand Ledge Area Chamber of Commerce for 2023 promotions and events (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 meeting schedule (Unanimous)
- Acknowledged payment of financial transactions and bills totaling $22,149.92 (Unanimous)
- Accepted and placed monthly financial statements on file (Unanimous)
- Approved December 14, 2022 regular agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved November 9, 2022 informational meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved November 9, 2022 regular meeting minutes (Unanimous)
City Council
The City Council authorized bonds and a contract award for Water Treatment Plant improvements and approved two engineering proposals from Fishbeck for city wells. Council also extended City Manager Adam Smith's employment agreement for three years and authorized a DNR Spark Grant application.
- Adopted Ordinance #603 to issue State of Michigan Drinking Water State Revolving Fund bonds (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution #59 of 2022 to authorize a DNR Spark Grant application (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution #60 of 2022 for tentative contract award to RK Davis for Water Treatment Plant improvements (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution #61 of 2022 for Fishbeck Well #9 hydrogeological investigation (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution #62 of 2022 for Fishbeck Well #2 raw water main design engineering (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution #63 of 2022 to extend City Manager Adam Smith's employment agreement by three years (Unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including financial transactions and 2023 meeting schedule (Unanimous)
- Received Planning Commission 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan (Unanimous)
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the 2023 meeting schedule and requested city staff lay mulch in Oak Park this winter. The commission also received the monthly financial statement and heard updates on three grant applications.
- Approved 2023 regular meeting schedule, including January 26, 2023 (Unanimous)
- Requested city staff lay mulch in Oak Park this winter to prevent runoff (Unanimous)
- Approved October 27, 2022 regular minutes (Unanimous)
- Received and placed on file the monthly financial statement (Unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a 24-unit apartment building on a 1.26-acre property at the east end of Registry Drive. The commission also approved the 2022 Annual Report, 2023 Work Plan, and the 2023 meeting schedule.
- Approved site plan for 24-unit apartment building at east end of Registry Drive (Unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Work Plan for submission to City Council (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 meeting schedule with April meeting moved to the 13th (Unanimous)
- Reached consensus to delete 'The use of natural building materials such as brick and wood should be encouraged' from Master Plan page 86
City Council
The City Council held an organizational meeting to elect leadership and make board appointments. The council approved a cooperative development agreement amendment with Oneida Township and extended a catering contract. A public hearing was held regarding a DNR Spark Grant for Jaycee Park.
- Elected Council Member Lantz as Mayor Pro-Tem (Unanimous)
- Appointed Council Member Jancek to the Election Commission (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #57 of 2022: Amendment No. 1 to the Cooperative Development Agreement with Oneida Township (Unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #58 of 2022: Extension of agreement with J&K Catering, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved appointments of Amy Hoyes to the Local Development Finance Authority and Debbie Diesen to the Election Commission (Unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including financial transactions and Nov 14 minutes (Unanimous)
- Placed October 2022 staff reports on file (Unanimous)
City Council
City Council awarded a design and construction engineering bid to Giffels Webster for the Grand Renovations for Downtown Grand Ledge project. The council also authorized the notice of intent to issue Drinking Water State Revolving Fund revenue bonds and scheduled a public hearing for a DNR Spark Grant.
- Awarded design and construction engineering bid to Giffels Webster for Grand Renovations for Downtown Grand Ledge (Unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution #56 of 2022 to publish notice of intent to issue Drinking Water State Revolving Fund revenue bonds (Unanimous)
- Set public hearing for November 28, 2022, regarding a Department of Natural Resources Spark Grant (Unanimous)
- Approved November 14, 2022 consent agenda, including financial transactions and October 24 minutes (Unanimous)
- Received and filed October 2022 staff reports (Unanimous)
Downtown Development Authority
The DDA recommended a design and construction engineering contract for downtown renovations to City Council. The board also approved a Spark Grant application for a public gathering space at Jaycee Park using $150,000 in matching funds.
- Approved November 9, 2022 agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved October 12, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
- Acknowledged payment of financial transactions and bills totaling $1,643.26 (Unanimous)
- Accepted and filed monthly financial statements (Unanimous)
- Recommended City Council award design and construction engineering for downtown renovations to Giffels Webster not to exceed $632,458.00 (Unanimous)
- Recommended submitting a Spark Grant application using $150,000 budgeted for Jaycee Park public gathering space as matching funds (Unanimous)
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority held an informational meeting. Adam Smith, CEO Manager, reviewed the authority's annual report and the Fiscal Year 2021/2022 audit.
Local Development Finance Authority
The Authority met for a required informational session in compliance with Public Act 57 of 2018. The City Manager reviewed the Fiscal Year 2022 audit and the status of completed and ongoing projects. No substantive decisions were made.
Local Development Finance Authority
The Authority approved the minutes from the April 13, 2022 meeting. Staff reviewed Fiscal Year 2022 financial reports, projects, and vacancies. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved April 13, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Commission discussed several proposed Master Plan updates, including infrastructure and land use recommendations. No formal votes were taken on these proposals; a draft of the master plan is expected for review in December.
- Approved October 6, 2022 meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Agreed to continue recommending Option 3 for the dam
- Agreed to recommend a pedestrian crossing connecting North and South Clinton Street
- Agreed to recommend a future road connection from Woodbury Estates to Rupp Road
- Agreed to recommend a vehicular bridge over the Grand River be located at Broadbent Road
- Agreed with recommendations to install curb bump-outs in the downtown
- Agreed that recommendations for traffic calming on the bridge should remain in the plan
Parks and Recreation Commission
The Commission created a subcommittee consisting of Commissioners Barnes, Jaquette, and Marks to plan a winter event. Members also reviewed the first quarter budget and received updates on downtown and park improvements.
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved May 26, 2022 minutes (Unanimous)
- Received and filed first quarter financial statement (Unanimous)
- Created subcommittee for winter event (Barnes, Jaquette, Marks)
- Decided to add Rules of Parks and Recreation Commission to December 8, 2022 agenda
City Council
The City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance #600, amending Chapter 22 of the City Code to add or amend provisions on vicious dogs, littering, disorderly conduct, assault, trespass, retail fraud, stolen property, obstruction, false reports, summoning services unnecessarily, false information to police, school-grounds offenses, youth tobacco and vaping, marijuana and drug paraphernalia, and consumer fireworks. The council also unanimously adopted two zoning ordinance amendments: Ordinance #601 updating site plan review procedures and Ordinance #602 updating special land uses and definitions. Additionally, the council unanimously adopted Resolution #54 of 2022 expressing intent to issue Downtown Development Bonds, and set a November 14 public hearing on an amendment to the cooperative development agreement with Oneida Township.
- Adopted Ordinance #600 updating Chapter 22 offenses (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance #601 amending site plan review (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance #602 amending special land uses and definitions (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution #54 of 2022 for Downtown Development Bonds (unanimous)
- Set Nov. 14 public hearing on Oneida Township agreement amendment (unanimous)
- Received and filed FY 2022 audit (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including financials, minutes, budget adjustments, and Trick-or-Treat event (unanimous)
- Rated city manager as 'Exceeds Expectations' in closed session (unanimous)