Garden City public meetings in 2022
13 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council scheduled a public hearing for the FY 2022-23 Sewer Rate Ordinance. The council also approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda.
- Approved revised agenda (6-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Dec. 5 meeting minutes and November 2022 financial report (6-0)
- Approved motion to hold public hearing on FY 2022-23 Sewer Rate Ordinance on Jan. 9, 2023 (6-0)
Downtown Development Authority
The Board of Trustees discussed the direction for a new director. Members will review the 3rd Amended and Restated Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan before the next meeting on December 20, 2022.
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- No action taken on Director Proposal Next Steps
City Council
City Council approved the creation of an adult use marijuana ordinance and the purchase of a 2023 GMC Terrain for City Hall. The council also authorized road permits for 2023 and a permit extension for 123.NET.
- Approved creation of adult use marijuana ordinance (5-2)
- Authorized purchase of 2023 GMC Terrain SLE AWD for $28,258.33 (5-2)
- Approved five-year permit extension with 123.NET through Nov 30, 2027 (7-0)
- Authorized Wayne County Road permits for 2023 (7-0)
- Approved 2023 City Council schedule (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including various board reappointments (7-0)
City Council
The City Council discussed the framework, review areas, and budget for a managerial audit. The council identified the Treasurer, City Clerk's Office, and Ordinance Department for review. Plante & Moran will be requested to present their process and costs.
- Scheduled Special Meeting for January 30, 2023
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority approved a payout of 15 days of unused CTO to former Director Kimberly Dold. A proposal from Double Haul Solutions was tabled for a future date.
- Approved 15 days unused CTO payout to former Director Kimberly Dold (6-0, 1 abstain)
- Tabled Double Haul Solutions proposal (unanimous)
Parks and Recreation Commission
The commission welcomed new members Zack Whitt and Brenden McArthur. Members discussed upcoming holiday events and the search for a grant writer. The committee agreed to cancel the December 27 meeting.
- Cancelled December 27 meeting (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council confirmed Special Assessment Roll #4238 for the 2022 Sidewalk Program. The council tabled the purchase of a new city vehicle and the Ordinance Review Committee item. Discussion occurred regarding an adult use marijuana ordinance, but no action was taken.
- Approved 2022 Sidewalk Program Special Assessment Roll #4238 (7-0)
- Approved Consent Agenda including Oct 24 and Nov 14 minutes (7-0)
- Appointed Kenneth Walkmeyer to Board of Review (7-0)
- Appointed Brenden McArthur to Parks and Recreation Commission (7-0)
- Tabled purchase of 2023 GMC Terrain SLW AWD for $28,258.33 until Dec 5 (7-0)
- Tabled Ordinance Review Committee item until a future meeting (7-0)
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of Director Dold. The board also approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included previous meeting minutes and accounts payable.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including Oct 18 and Nov 3 minutes and November accounts payable (unanimous)
- Accepted DDA Director Dold's resignation (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council held a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials. The meeting included the administration of oaths of office and the presentation of plaques to outgoing officials.
- Sworn in Two-Year City Council member Zachary Witt
- Sworn in Four-Year City Council member Stacy Karafotis
- Sworn in Mayor Pro-Tem Kim Dold
- Sworn in Mayor Mark Jacobs
Downtown Development Authority
The Board of Trustees tabled Tasks 3 and 4 of the Downtown Park Project. No action was taken on a consulting presentation, with a decision deferred to the November 14, 2022, meeting.
- Tabled Downtown Park Project – Tasks 3 & 4
- Deferred decision on consulting options to 11/14/2022 meeting
Parks and Recreation Commission
The commission voted to cancel the December meeting. Members discussed maintenance concerns at several city parks and agreed to rotate the secretary position.
- Cancelled December meeting (unanimous)
- Agreed to rotate the Secretary Position
- Decided against installing a gate around trees at Rotary Park
Downtown Development Authority
The Board approved a signage grant for 5656/5652 Middlebelt and appointed Lore Walkonis as Treasurer. A decision on proceeding with public survey tasks was deferred to a special meeting on November 3, 2022.
- Approved signage grant for 5656/5652 Middlebelt (unanimous)
- Appointed Lore Walkonis as Treasurer (unanimous)
- Approved September 20, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted October 2022 accounts payable (unanimous)
- Accepted August and September 2022 finance reports (unanimous)
- Tabled decision on public survey Tasks 3 & 4 until November 3, 2022
City Council
The council voted 5-2 to approve a contract with Tesco Bus for a 28-passenger shuttle bus, contingent on the city manager determining the cost of CDL licensing for drivers. They also approved contracts for HVAC units, a scissor lift, and a sewer camera, and set a public hearing for the 2022 sidewalk special assessment. A presentation on recreational marijuana was given, and public comment on marijuana was heard.
- Approved $139,853 contract for 28-passenger shuttle bus with Tesco Bus (5-2)
- Approved $66,312 contract for HVAC rooftop air handling units at Radcliff Center (7-0)
- Approved $21,839.08 purchase of Genie scissor lift from Bell Forklift (7-0)
- Approved $119,268.26 purchase of sewer inspection camera from Jack Doheny Company (7-0)
- Received special assessment roll for 2022 sidewalk program and set public hearing for Nov 28, 2022 (7-0)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial report (7-0)