Coldwater public meetings in 2022

Historic District Commission

The Commission approved the regular minutes from April 13, 2022, and the special meeting minutes from November 16, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved Regular Minutes of April 13, 2022 and Special meeting Minutes of November 16, 2022 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 100 to apply for a grant for Waterworks Park improvements, including a youth soccer field and walking paths. Council also approved over $515,000 in bills and introduced a zoning change for 839 E. Chicago St.

• Adopted Resolution No. 100 for Waterworks Park improvement grant application (8-0)
• Approved Bills and Accounts in the amount of $515,354.76 (8-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 856 for a zoning change at 839 E. Chicago St. for first reading (8-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1-9 (8-0)
• Accepted and filed City and CBPU Financial Report for year ending June 30, 2022 (8-0)
• Approved and filed City Manager's Report with corrections to recreation center holiday hours (8-0)

Local Development Finance Authority

The Local Development Finance Authority accepted the organization's bylaws and the 2023 meeting dates. The board also approved the April 20, 2022 meeting minutes and a financial update from the Finance Director.

• Approved April 20, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Accepted Informational Meeting & Financial Update (5-0)
• Accepted LDFA By-Laws (5-0)
• Accepted 2023 meeting dates (5-0)

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities approved a second circuit project for Clemens Food Group and a contract for a cost of service study. The Board also authorized a pole attachment license agreement with METC. Additionally, the Board was informed that Project V will be discontinued due to market conditions.

• Approved Clemens Second Circuit project for a cost not to exceed $669,408 with full reimbursement from Clemens (unanimous)
• Approved METC Standard Pole Attachment License Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Utility Financial Services (UFS) for cost of service study not to exceed $43,460 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including November 2, 2022 minutes and October 2022 financial statements (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a site plan for a multi-family senior residential project. The commission also approved the minutes from the November 21, 2022, meeting.

• Approved Site Plan Review SPR22-02 for 95 S. Fremont St. Multi-Family (senior) Residential (8-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 21, 2022, Regular Meeting (8-0)

City Council

City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-97 to renew the Downtown Central Business District City Parking Lot Maintenance and Improvement Program. The council also approved a new fee schedule for Oak Grove Cemetery and the establishment of a Citizens' Academy.

• Adopted Resolution No. 22-97 for Downtown Central Business District City Parking Lot Maintenance and Improvement Program (8-0)
• Approved Bills and Accounts totaling $139,459.40 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-99 regarding Oak Grove Cemetery Fee Schedule (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-98 to establish a Citizens' Academy (8-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 1-7, including board reappointment for Robert Hostetler to Branch District Library (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Commission approved a Special Land Use permit for a Class C marijuana grow operation. It also recommended that the City Council approve a rezoning request for a property on E. Chicago St.

• Approved Special Land Use permit for Craft Leaf, LLC to operate an Adult Use Recreational Marihuana Grow Class C Establishment at 211 W. Garfield Ave. (7-0)
• Recommended to City Council the rezoning of 3.6 acres at 839 E. Chicago St. from A-1 One-Family Residential District to C-4 General Business District (7-0)
• Approved minutes from the October 3, 2022 meeting (7-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved revised bylaws and established the 2023 board meeting calendar. The board also approved a promotions work plan and paid September and October 2022 bills totaling $152,439.62.

• Approved September and October 2022 bills and accounts for $152,439.62 (7-0)
• Accepted 2023 DDA Board meeting dates (7-0)
• Approved Promotions Work Plan and Appropriation Requests for DJ For a Day, 2023 Visitor’s Guide Ad, and Board Member Photos (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. DDA22-04 DDA Bylaws (7-0)

City Council

City Council approved over $262,000 in bills and accounts. The council also adopted resolutions for a dump truck purchase, MDOT US-12 improvements, and the Putnam building lease.

• Approved Bills and Accounts in the amount of $262,130.62 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-94 to renew Downtown Central Business District City Parking Lot Maintenance and Improvement Program and set a public hearing for Nov. 28, 2022 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-95 and approved Lease Agreement No. A22-32 for Putnam building improvements and lease (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-93 and approved Agreement No. A22-36 for MDOT US-12 Improvements on W. Chicago St. (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-96 for the purchase of a dump truck (8-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 1-11, including a Homeless Awareness Month Proclamation (8-0)

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities approved contracts for electrical substation upgrades and updated aerial imagery for the city and county. The Board also voted to close an investigation into a workplace complaint after finding allegations were unsubstantiated.

• Approved $173,630 bid from Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) for Michigan Avenue substation relay and control panels (unanimous)
• Approved $101,815 for Eagleview aerial imagery updates in Spring 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda including October 5 minutes and September financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved closing investigation into workplace complaint with no further action (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority held an unofficial non-quorum meeting. No board actions were taken on the consent agenda, bylaws draft, or other business items.

City Council

City Council approved the renewal of the Downtown Central Business District City Parking Lot Maintenance and Improvement Program and the sale of land on Treat Ave. to Schmitz Foam. The council also approved a conditional rezoning at 95 S. Fremont Street and a Payment In Lieu of Tax ordinance for Coldwater Senior Villas apartments.

• Adopted Third Resolution No. 22-92 to renew Downtown Central Business District City Parking Lot Maintenance and Improvement Program (8-0)
• Approved Bills and Accounts in the amount of $193,580.28 (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-74 for Pansophia Academy PTO gaming license (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-91 and Sales Agreement No. A22-20 to sell land on Treat Ave. to Schmitz Foam (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-90 and Lease Agreement No. A22-33 for Butters Avenue farm lease (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 854 for conditional rezoning of 95 S. Fremont Street (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 855 for Coldwater Senior Villas apartments Payment In Lieu of Tax (8-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 1-4 (8-0)