Garden City public meetings in 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting scheduled for December 27, 2023, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Downtown Development Authority

The Garden City Downtown Development Authority is holding its regular December meeting to approve minutes, financial reports, and accounts payable, and to set the 2024 meeting schedule. The board will also review a cost-sharing agreement and a request for qualifications (RFQ) with the community development director and DDA attorney. Public comments are limited to agenda items during the first comment period and general items later.

• Approve regular DDA minutes of Nov 14, 2023
• Accept accounts payable as listed to Dec 19, 2023
• Accept finance report for Oct & Nov 2023
• Set calendar dates for 2024 regular DDA meetings
• Review cost-sharing agreement and RFQ

City Council

The Garden City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the Parks and Recreation 5-Year Plan and Ordinance Amendment #23-005, plus consider 2024 Wayne County road permits. The agenda also includes routine items like meeting minutes, a financial report, and the FY 2024/25 budget calendar and capital improvement plan.

• Public hearing and action on Parks and Recreation 5-Year Plan
• Public hearing and action on Ordinance Amendment #23-005
• 2024 Wayne County Annual Road Permits
• FY 2024/25 Preliminary Proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Appointments: Dr. Fadi Naserdean to DDA until 12/31/27; Ali Bazzi to Planning Commission until 12/31/26

Election Commission

The Garden City Election Commission is meeting to approve minutes and authorize the City Clerk to prepare for the February 27, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary Election. Actions include ordering ballots and supplies, appointing assistants, preparing equipment, training inspectors, and scheduling the early voting center and absentee counting board. The commission will also set election inspector pay rates and schedule a public accuracy test.

• Authorize City Clerk to prepare ballots and order supplies for Feb. 27, 2024 Presidential Preference Primary
• Approve election inspector pay: Chairperson $200, Vice-Chair $190, Inspector $170, Early Voting Center Chair/Vice-Chair $20/hr + $100 closing, Early Voting Center Inspectors $17/hr, AV Counting Board Chair $600, AV Counting Board Inspector $250, Receiving Board Worker $500, $25 per training, $10 phone usage
• Schedule Early Voting Center dates and times for the Feb. 27, 2024 primary
• Schedule Absentee Voter Counting Board beginning time for Feb. 27, 2024 primary
• Schedule public accuracy test for Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider site plan approval for a new apartment building at Arcola Ave and Cherry Hill Road. Members will also discuss city-initiated rezonings due to the elimination of the O-1 Office district and review the 2017 Master Plan.

• Site plan approval for apartment building at Arcola Ave and Cherry Hill Road
• City-initiated rezonings for Merriman, Cherry Hill, and Inkster Roads
• 5 Year Review of the 2017 Master Plan
• Zoning Ordinance Amendments regarding accessory buildings and lot coverage
• Election of 2024 Commission officers

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Garden City Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a special meeting to consider and likely vote on recommending the Parks and Recreation 5-year Master Plan to City Council. The agenda includes a presentation on the plan, a public hearing, and a formal action item for approval. The meeting also covers routine items like approving minutes and a date change for the December meeting, plus a report on upcoming holiday events.

• Public hearing and action item to recommend approval of the Parks and Recreation 5-year Master Plan to City Council
• Presentation on the 5-year Master Plan by McKenna
• December meeting date change
• Report on upcoming events: Parents Night Out, Elf Workshop, Santa Skate, Senior Holiday Party, Breakfast with Santa, Kid’s Holiday PJ Dance Party, Jukebox Bingo, Family Movie Night
• Financial program report for October 2023

City Council

The City Council will consider the 2024 meeting calendar and several reappointments to various city boards and commissions. The agenda also includes the approval of November 2023 meeting minutes and the city invoice paid report.

• Approval of the 2024 City Council Meeting Calendar
• Reappointments to the Board of Review, Historical Commission, and Planning Commission
• Reappointments to the Property Maintenance Board of Appeals and Zoning Board of Appeals
• Appointments and reappointments to the Recreation Commission
• Approval of November 20, 2023, meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review a presentation from McKenna regarding the 5-year Master Plan. The Commission is scheduled to vote on the approval of this Master Plan during the meeting.

• Approval of Parks and Recreation 5-year Master Plan
• Discussion of Disc Golf Course
• Parks and Recreation Director Financial Program Report

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting scheduled for November 22, 2023, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The Garden City City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on confirming the 2023 Sidewalk Program Special Assessment Roll #4239, which charges property owners for sidewalk repairs in the Ford Road to Cherry Hill and Merriman to Middlebelt area. The council will also consider a contract for DPW uniforms with CINTAS Corporation, and call public hearings for an ordinance amendment (#23-005) and the Parks and Recreation 5-year Master Plan. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and receiving the October financial report.

• Public hearing and action on 2023 Sidewalk Program Special Assessment Roll #4239
• DPW uniforms contract with CINTAS Corporation
• Call for public hearing on Ordinance Amendment #23-005
• Call for public hearing on Parks and Recreation 5-year Master Plan
• Sidewalk repair costs: $195.50 for 4-inch flag, $233.80 for 6-inch flag

Downtown Development Authority

The Garden City Downtown Development Authority board is meeting to handle routine approvals and two action items: signing a grant for The Martial Yard at 29135 Ford Rd and appointing trustees to the Ford Road Curb Restoration Committee. The agenda also includes consent items like meeting minutes, financial reports, and event profit-and-loss statements, plus a community event notice for the Santaland Parade on Nov 25.

• Sign grant for The Martial Yard, 29135 Ford Rd
• Appoint trustees to Ford Road Curb Restoration Committee
• Approve DDA minutes of Oct 10, 2023
• Accept accounts payable to Nov 14, 2023 and Sept 2023 finance report
• Accept final P&L for Lucky Squirrel 2023 and Chili Cook Off Oct 2023

Planning Commission

The regular Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 9, 2023, has been cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. Agenda items from this meeting will be moved to a later date, with the next meeting scheduled for December 14, 2023. No decisions or discussions will occur at this time.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Agenda items postponed to later meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for December 14, 2023

City Council

The Garden City City Council is holding a public hearing and considering approval of a special assessment roll for street lighting operation and maintenance, charging $30.89 annually per improved parcel for five years starting fiscal year 2023/24. The council will also consider adopting a travel policy and receive a presentation from Public Service Credit Union. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and the October invoice report.

• Public hearing and resolution to confirm Street Lighting Special Assessment Roll at $30.89 per year for 5 years
• Action item: Special Assessment - Street Lighting
• Action item: Travel Policy
• Presentation by Public Service Credit Union
• Consent agenda: approve October 23, 2023 minutes and receive October invoice report

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Garden City Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for October 25, 2023 has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 22, 2023. This notice contains no decisions or discussion items.

• October 25, 2023 meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for November 22, 2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive an update on the City Park DNR playground. The body will also discuss a community forum regarding the Master Plan.

• City Park DNR Playground update
• Master Plan Community Forum

City Council

The Garden City Council will hold a regular meeting on October 23, 2023, with several action items including a conditional rezoning request for 30712 Pardo Ave, a rezoning request for properties on Warren and Inkster Roads, a special land use request for 32115 Block Street, a city park playground purchase, and a call for a public hearing on the 2023 sidewalk program special assessment. The agenda also includes consent items such as approving minutes and receiving financial reports.

• Conditional rezoning of 30712 Pardo Ave from R-1 to Conditional R-3 for 10 townhouse units
• Rezoning of 27419, 27427, 27459 Warren and 7069, 7087 Inkster Road
• Special land use request for 32115 Block Street
• City Park playground purchase
• 2023 sidewalk program special assessment - call for public hearing

Planning Commission

The Garden City Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on three rezoning requests and a special land use application. The commission will also continue its five-year review of the 2017 Master Plan. Public comments are invited on the agenda items.

• Rezone 27419, 27427, 27459 Warren Rd from C-1 to C-2; 7087 and 7069 Inkster Rd from VP/R-1 to C-2
• Rezone 30712 Pardo Ave from R-1 to Conditional R-3 (multiple family)
• Special land use and site plan for outdoor storage yard at 32115 Block Ave (M-1 district)
• Continued discussion of 2017 Master Plan five-year review

Downtown Development Authority

The Garden City Downtown Development Authority is holding its regular meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss several ongoing items, including a mini golf acquisition, website updates, and a proposal for a Director of Community Development. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions listed for a vote.

• Approval of Special DDA Minutes of Sept 27, 2023
• Acceptance of Accounts Payable as of Oct 10, 2023
• Discussion of Mini Golf Acquisition
• Discussion of Director of Community Development proposal
• Community event: Chili Cook Off on Oct 14

City Council

The Garden City City Council is holding its regular meeting on October 9, 2023. The main action items are approving a resolution to receive the street lighting special assessment roll (at $30.89 per parcel) and calling a public hearing for November 6, 2023, plus adopting a Fire Prevention Week resolution. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and the city invoice report, and a presentation on a legal opinion regarding Radcliff programs.

• Street lighting special assessment roll at $30.89 per parcel, with public hearing set for Nov 6, 2023
• Fire Prevention Week resolution for Oct 8-14, 2023
• Ford Road curb restoration committee discussion
• Legal opinion on Radcliff programs presentation
• Approve minutes of Sept 25, 2023 and city invoice report for Sept 2023

Zoning Board of Appeals

The September 27, 2023 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting was cancelled because the applicant withdrew their variance request and no other items were on the agenda. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 25, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to withdrawn variance application
• No other agenda items
• Next meeting: October 25, 2023

Downtown Development Authority

The Garden City Downtown Development Authority is holding a special meeting to consider several action items, including a contract for the English Gardens Christmas tree, expenses for the Chili Cook Off, a banner program, and a contribution related to the Straight Farmhouse. The board will also approve minutes, accounts payable, and finance reports.

• English Gardens Christmas tree contract
• Chili Cook Off activity expenses (event Oct 14)
• Community Showcase banner program
• Straight Farmhouse Contribution (Lucky Squirrel Donation)
• Approve DDA minutes of July 18, 2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Garden City Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss the draft 2024-2028 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, which is ready for a 30-day public review period. The meeting also includes updates on the City Park DNR Playground and a financial report. Several upcoming community events are listed.

• Discussion of 2024-2028 Parks and Recreation Master Plan draft, with 30-day public comment period starting September 26
• City Park DNR Playground update
• Financial Program Report for August 2023
• Upcoming events: Family Fun Night (Oct 13), Pumpkin Spooktacular (Oct 14), Master Plan Community Forum (Oct 17), Halloween Egg Haunt (Oct 21)
• Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items

City Council

The Garden City City Council will consider awarding a bid for the City Park playground renovation funded by a DNR Land and Water Conservation grant. The agenda also includes action on an early voting center, on-street sales for Goodfellows, and Ford Road curb restoration. Consent items include minutes, financial reports, and a DDA board appointment.

• Award bid to Penchura LLC for City Park playground grant in amount of $477,465.50
• Consider Garden City Early Voting Center
• Consider GC Goodfellows on-street sales
• Discuss Ford Road curb restoration
• Appoint Ghassen Khalaf to DDA until December 31, 2025

Downtown Development Authority

The Garden City Downtown Development Authority Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting to consider several action items, including a contract for English Gardens Christmas trees, expenses for the Chili Cook Off, and a Community Showcase banner program. The board will also approve minutes, accounts payable, and finance reports. Public comments are invited for agenda and non-agenda items.

• English Gardens Christmas tree contract
• Chili Cook Off activity expenses (event Oct 14)
• Community Showcase banner program
• Approve DDA minutes of July 18, 2023
• Accept accounts payable to Aug 15 and Sept 14, 2023; finance reports June and July 2023

Planning Commission

The Garden City Planning Commission will consider accepting a new conditional rezoning application for 30712 Pardo Ave, schedule a public hearing for it, and review a special land use and site plan for a commercial building at 28484 Ford Road. They will also discuss the five-year review of the 2017 Master Plan and schedule a public hearing for rezoning properties on Warren and Inkster Roads.

• Conditional rezoning application for 30712 Pardo Ave from R-1 to Conditional R-3 for a 10-unit building
• Special land use and site plan for a two-tenant commercial building with drive-thru at 28484 Ford Road
• Five-year review of the 2017 Master Plan
• Public hearing scheduled for rezoning 27419, 27427, 27459 Warren Rd and 7087, 7069 Inkster Rd
• Public hearing scheduled for October 12, 2023 for Pardo Ave rezoning

City Council

The Garden City City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including purchasing two 2023 Dodge Charger patrol vehicles for the police department at a total cost of $71,134. The agenda also includes contracts for road salt, several DPW vehicle purchases, and the 2023 Santaland Parade. Most items are routine approvals and reports.

• Purchase of two 2023 Dodge Charger Pursuit AWD vehicles for $35,567 each, total $71,134
• 2023-2024 Road Salt Contract
• DPW Ford Transit Van purchase
• DPW pick-up truck purchase
• DPW dump truck purchase

City Council approved a road salt contract and the purchase of several DPW and police vehicles. The council also authorized the 2023 Santaland Parade for November 25, 2023.

• Approved 2023/2024 road salt contract with Detroit Salt Company for $92,484.00 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of one 2024 Ford 250 Transit Van not to exceed $58,421.00 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2024 Ford F150s for $80,134.00 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2024 Ford F660 Chassis not to exceed $165,596.00 (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Santaland Parade for November 25, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of two 2023 Dodge Charger Pursuit AWD V-6 ($35,567.00 each) and two Dodge Durango vehicles ($42,735.00 each) (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Garden City Parks and Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting on August 29, 2023, to approve minutes, elect officers, and consider new business including rules of procedure, agenda format, and moving the October 31 meeting to October 24. The commission will also receive financial reports and discuss upcoming events, including the DNR playground bid for City Park due September 5.

• Election of officers: Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer
• DNR Playground bid (City Park) open, bids due Sept. 5, 2023 at 2:00 pm
• Five-year Master Plan survey ends Sept. 8, draft available Sept. 19
• Proposed move of Oct. 31 meeting to Oct. 24, 2023
• Financial reports for July 2023: total revenue $2,056.43 (seniors), $900 (youth), $298 (adult)

The commission elected a new leadership team and voted to eliminate the Treasurer position. Members approved the commission's rules of procedure and a new agenda format. The October meeting date was rescheduled to October 24, 2023.

• Eliminated Treasurer position (unanimous)
• Elected Sue McFadden as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Damita DuBose as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Brenden McArthur as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved Rules of procedure (unanimous)
• Approved agenda format (unanimous)
• Moved October meeting from Oct 31 to Oct 24 (unanimous)
• Approved June 27 and July 25 minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Garden City Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for August 23, 2023 has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for September 27, 2023. This notice is procedural only and contains no decisions or discussion items.

• August 23, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for September 27, 2023

City Council

City Council approved a contract for a managerial audit of Fire Department operations and set a public hearing for marijuana establishment regulations. The council also approved a transit contract with SMART and appointed a new Planning Commission member.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 Municipal Credit and Community Credit Contract with SMART (5-0)
• Appointed Mayor Jacobs as Voting Delegate and Councilmember Karafotis as Alternative Voting Delegate for MML (5-0)
• Set alternative meeting dates for the Board of Review in July and December (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Plante Moran Consulting Firm for Fire Department managerial audit, not to exceed $20,000 (3-2)
• Called public hearing for September 25, 2023, to amend Chapter 124 regarding Adult-Use Marijuana (5-0)
• Appointed Kelly Williams Jr. to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Charlotte Lawrie-Cabanaw from DDA (5-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Garden City Downtown Development Authority Board of Trustees is holding its regular meeting. The agenda includes a presentation, discussion of the September 16 Lucky Squirrel Vendor Show, and approval of consent agenda items such as minutes, accounts payable, and the finance report. No major policy decisions or rezonings are listed.

• September 16 Lucky Squirrel Vendor Show
• Approve DDA minutes of July 18, 2023
• Accept accounts payable to August 15, 2023
• Accept finance report for June 2023

Planning Commission

The Garden City Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a special land use request and site plan for a drive-thru restaurant at 29060 Ford Road, and a zoning ordinance amendment to allow adult-use marijuana facilities in the M-1 Light Industrial district. The commission will make recommendations to City Council on both items.

• Special land use and site plan for drive-thru restaurant at 29060 Ford Road in CBD
• Public hearing on zoning amendment for adult-use marijuana facilities in M-1 district
• Approval of July 13, 2023 meeting minutes

The Commission recommended that City Council approve a special land use request and a zoning amendment for adult use marijuana facilities. It also approved a site plan for a drive-thru restaurant contingent on specific administrative changes and a zoning variance.

• Recommended Council approve special land use for drive-thru restaurant at 29060 Ford Road (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 29060 Ford Road drive-thru restaurant contingent on administrative issues and a ZBA variance (5-0)
• Recommended Council approve zoning ordinance amendment for adult use marijuana facilities in M-1 Light Industrial district (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Garden City Council will consider approving a professional services agreement with The Collaborative for design work on the Radcliff Center gymnasium and lobby addition, with an estimated construction cost of about $4 million. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a resignation and a reappointment, and a request for qualifications for the project.

• Professional Service Agreement with The Collaborative for Radcliff Center addition design
• Radcliff Center gymnasium and lobby addition: ~7,000 sq ft gym, 1,600 sq ft lobby, locker room and office renovation, roof replacement
• Accept resignation of Randy Metivier from Planning Commission
• Reappointment of Joseph Bandy to Elected Officials Compensation Committee until 9/30/30
• Approve minutes of July 24, 2023 and receive July 2023 invoice report

The City Council approved a Professional Service Agreement with The Collaborative of Ann Arbor to develop plans and documents for the Radcliff Center addition. The council also approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda including board appointments.

• Approved Professional Service Agreement with The Collaborative for Radcliff Center addition plans (6-0)
• Approved Regular Council Meeting Minutes of July 24, 2023 (6-0)
• Accepted resignation of Randy Metivier from Planning Commission (6-0)
• Reappointed Joseph Bandy to Elected Officials Compensation Committee until 9/30/30 (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for July 26, 2023 has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for August 23, 2023. This notice contains no decisions or discussion items.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for August 23, 2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Garden City Parks and Recreation Commission is holding its regular July meeting, with the main action item being an update on the DNR Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant. The commission will also review detailed financial and program reports for the Ice Arena, Parks, and Radcliff Center, covering revenues and expenses from June 19 through July 16.

• DNR Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant update
• Ice Arena and Parks revenues $5,668.00, expenses $5,559.95
• Radcliff Center revenues $4,920.06, expenses $8,815.39
• Senior BBQ in the park on August 25, 2023 at City Park
• Homeschool Open House on August 18, 2023 at Radcliff Center

The commission elected Sue McFadden as Chair and Damita DuBose as Vice Chair. Members approved the meeting agenda and discussed ongoing renovations at Radcliff and Rotary Park.

• Elected Sue McFadden as Chair and Damita DuBose as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved the June 27, 2023, meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Garden City City Council is meeting to consider several action items, including removing a managerial audit of the Fire Department's Mutual Aid and Auto Aid programs from the table and approving an agreement with Plante Moran for that audit. The council will also discuss a Radcliff Center rental agreement, a police drone purchase, and The Senior Alliance Annual Implementation Plan. The agenda includes recognition of a police lieutenant's retirement and a fire lieutenant's swearing-in, plus a public hearing and general public comment.

• Managerial audit of Fire Department Mutual Aid and Auto Aid programs with Plante Moran
• Radcliff Center rental agreement
• Police drone purchase
• The Senior Alliance Annual Implementation Plan
• Retirement of Police Lieutenant Sean Breen and swearing in of Fire Lieutenant Patrick Renner

The City Council approved a four-year rental agreement with t.Lab and the purchase of a DJI Mavic 30 drone for the police department. A proposed managerial audit of Fire Department programs was tabled. The Council also affirmed the Senior Alliance 2024 Annual Implementation Plan.

• Approved 4-year rental agreement with t.Lab for $45,600 per year (7-0)
• Approved purchase of DJI Mavic 30 drone and equipment from UVT not to exceed $35,280 (7-0)
• Tabled agreement with Plante Moran Consulting Firm for Fire Department managerial audit (7-0)
• Approved Senior Alliance 2024 Annual Implementation Plan for Aging Services (7-0)
• Approved July 10, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Garden City Downtown Development Authority board is holding its regular July meeting. Action items include nominations for vice chair and adopting rules of procedure for meeting layout. The board will also hear reports on promotions, design, maintenance, and marketing, including the Lucky Squirrels event and a lighting meter box update.

• Nominations for Vice Chair
• Review/Adopt 'rules of procedure' meeting layout
• Lucky Squirrels event July 22 and Sept 16 – accepting applications
• Lighting meter box update
• Mayor's community development director proposal

The Board elected Trustee Walker as Vice Chair and adopted the rules of procedure. The Board also approved a $1,000 donation to Straight Farmhouse from the proceeds of the July 22 Lucky Squirrels event.

• Elected Trustee Walker as Vice Chair (4-2)
• Adopted rules of procedure (6-0)
• Approved $1,000 payment to Straight Farmhouse from July 22 Lucky Squirrel proceeds (6-0)
• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted July 2023 accounts payable (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Garden City Planning Commission will consider accepting a new conditional rezoning application for 30712 Pardo Ave, then hold a public hearing on the proposed rezoning from R-1 Single Family Residential to Conditional R-3 Multiple Family Residential. They will also discuss scheduling a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment to allow adult-use marijuana facilities. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Conditional rezoning application for 30712 Pardo Ave
• Rezoning request PPL23-0006: northwest corner of Pardo Ave and Shotka Rd from R-1 to Conditional R-3
• Public hearing on the rezoning request
• Proposed zoning ordinance amendment for adult-use marijuana facilities under Michigan Initiated Law 1 of 2018
• Scheduling of public hearing for the marijuana ordinance amendment

The Planning Commission approved a request to hold a public hearing on August 10, 2023, regarding a zoning ordinance amendment for adult-use marijuana facilities. The commission failed to reach a majority decision on whether to accept a conditional rezoning application for 30712 Pardo Ave.

• Approved request to schedule public hearing for August 10, 2023, regarding adult-use marijuana facilities zoning (6-0)
• Motion to table conditional rezoning application for 30712 Pardo Ave. failed (3-3)
• Motion to approve conditional rezoning application for 30712 Pardo Ave. failed (3-3)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Garden City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 10, 2023, with several action items including updates to the Parks and Recreation Five Year Master Plan, the Rotary Park Pavilion project, a zero-turn mower purchase, and a 2023 Right of First Refusal/NSP purchase. They will also consider designating Public Service Credit Union as a financial institution and a managerial audit. The meeting includes recognition of retiring officials and swearing-in of new fire chief and captain.

• Parks and Recreation Five Year Master Plan Update
• Rotary Park Pavilion Project
• Zero Turn Mower Purchase
• 2023 Right of First Refusal/NSP Purchase
• FY 2023-2024 DDA Budget

The City Council approved several infrastructure and equipment purchases, including a parks master plan update and a new mower. The council also designated Public Service Credit Union as a depository and adopted the Downtown Development Authority budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

• Adopted FY 2023-2024 DDA Budget with $964,312 in expenditures (7-0)
• Approved $17,500 contract for McKenna to update Parks and Recreation Master Plan (7-0)
• Approved $18,000 contract for CHI to update Rotary Park pavilion (7-0)
• Approved $10,959 purchase of Exmark Zero Turn Mower (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 29940 Bock from Wayne County not to exceed $55,505.10 (7-0)
• Approved Public Service Credit Union as a depository (7-0)
• Tabled agreement with Plante and Moran for Fire Department managerial audit (7-0)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Garden City Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request for five variances from signage requirements (Section 154.606(H)(1)) for the property at 29135 Ford Road. The board may approve, deny, or table the request. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 24, 2022 meeting and public comment on non-agenda items.

• Public hearing on five signage variances for 29135 Ford Road
• Variances sought under Section 154.606(H)(1)
• Board may approve, deny, or table the request
• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2022 regular meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Garden City Parks and Recreation Commission is holding its regular meeting to review financial reports for the Ice Arena and Radcliff Center, discuss program participation, and address old and new business. The agenda includes updates on the Master Plan, Rotary Park Pavilion, and a proposed date change for the October meeting. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Ice Arena revenues $15,956.50, expenses $3,390.54
• Radcliff Center revenues $40,813.45, expenses $8,963.19
• Dance Express revenue $34,175.00
• October meeting date change from Oct 31 to Oct 24
• Upcoming events: Wreath Making, Ice Cream and Bingo, Movie in the Park, Slime Making

The Commission approved the minutes from the May 30, 2023, meeting and rescheduled the October 31 meeting to October 24, 2023. Members discussed the 5-Year Master Plan and a $18,000 bid for the Rotary Park Pavilion, both of which will be presented to City Council on July 10.

• Approved May 30, 2023 meeting minutes
• Changed October 31 meeting date to October 24, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The Garden City City Council will consider several action items, including approving a $60,222.82 contract for ice rink compressor maintenance, purchasing Flock Safety ALPR cameras, amending the FY 2023-2024 fee schedule, and adopting the FY 2023-2024 DDA budget. The meeting also includes consent agenda items and a closed session for labor negotiations and city manager performance evaluation.

• Ice Rink Compressor Maintenance: $60,222.82 contract with Cimco and Tech Mechanical
• Purchase of Flock Safety ALPR (automated license plate readers)
• FY 2023-2024 Fee Schedule Amendment
• FY 2023-2024 DDA Budget
• Closed session for labor negotiations and city manager performance evaluation

The City Council appointed Randall Keen as Fire Chief and approved four-year labor agreements for the IAFF, TPOAM, and POAM. The council also authorized expenditures for ice rink maintenance and automated license plate readers.

• Appointed Randall Keen as Fire Chief (7-0)
• Approved $60,222.82 for ice rink compressor and valves from Cimco and Tech Mechanical (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Flock Safety Group Inc. for 21 Automated License Plate Readers at $72,850 first year (7-0)
• Approved amendment to FY 2023-2024 Fee Schedule for Garbage & Rubbish Collection Rate (7-0)
• Tabled FY 2023-2024 General Appropriations and Tax Levy Ordinance for the DDA (7-0)
• Approved four-year agreements (2023-2027) with IAFF, TPOAM, and POAM (7-0)
• Approved $7,500 salary increase for City Manager effective March 1, 2023, and 4% raise effective July 1, 2023 (7-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Garden City Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular meeting on June 20, 2023. Action items include nominations for the board chair and a vote on donating funds to the Straight Farmhouse from Lucky Squirrel event income. The board will also receive reports on the director's activities, including a possible Kmart space sale and dumpster issues.

• Nominations for Chair of the DDA Board
• Donation to Straight Farmhouse (historically ~$1,000 per event)
• Accounts payable totaling $409,312.21, including $400,000 to Clean Green Energy for lighting project
• Finance report shows DDA expenditures at 129% of budget, with $697,606 spent vs $540,800 budgeted
• TIF millage reimbursement of $22,556.94 for the year

The Downtown Development Authority appointed a new board chair and approved a donation to the Straight Farmhouse. The board also approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and financial reports.

• Appointed Denise Stabley as Chair (6-0)
• Approved $1,000 donation from Lucky Squirrel profits to Straight Farmhouse (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved May 16, 2023 regular meeting minutes (6-0)
• Accepted June 2023 accounts payable (6-0)
• Accepted May 2023 finance report (6-0)

City Council

The Garden City Council is holding a public hearing and considering action on the 2023 Sidewalk Program, along with several other items including rental agreements for Maplewood and Radcliff Centers, a security camera project bid, and an 80/20 opt-out resolution. The meeting also includes recognition of a West Point appointee and a presentation by Wayne Metro Community Action Agency.

• Public hearing and action on 2023 Sidewalk Program
• Maplewood Center Rental Agreement
• Radcliff Center Rental Agreement
• Radcliff Security Camera Project Bids
• 80/20 Opt-Out Resolution

The City Council authorized a 2023 sidewalk replacement program and a contract for 70 security cameras. They also approved rental agreements for the Maplewood and Radcliff centers and a four-year labor agreement with the GCSPPA.

• Adopted resolution for 2023 sidewalk replacement program and special assessment roll (7-0)
• Approved contract with Presidio Technology Solutions for 70 security cameras not to exceed $154,959.15 (7-0)
• Approved three-year rental agreement with Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency (Head Start) for $134,000 per year (7-0)
• Approved four-year rental agreement with ITAVA company for Maplewood Center (7-0)
• Adopted health insurance exemption option under Public Act 152 for 8/1/2023-7/31/2024 (7-0)
• Approved four-year agreement with Garden City Supervisory and Professional Personnel Association (7-0)
• Approved settlement agreement for Grievance #22-187 with Garden City Police Department COAM (7-0)
• Approved May 22, 2023 meeting minutes and MERS service credit purchase for M. Hull (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 25, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed financial reports for the Ice Arena and Radcliff Center and discussed upcoming summer programming and facility maintenance.

• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for May 24, 2023, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for June 28, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for June 28, 2023

City Council

The Garden City City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 22, 2023. The agenda includes action items on a Senior Echo newsletter printing contract and a fire alarm system, plus a discussion on the City Master Plan. Several consent agenda items are also scheduled, including approval of prior meeting minutes and a library tax levy ordinance.

• Senior Echo Newsletter Printing Contract
• Fire Alarm System
• FY 2022-23 Garden City Public Library Tax Levy Ordinance
• Discussion — City Master Plan
• Swearing in of Police Officer Paige Whitten and Animal Control Officer Rachel Brown

City Council approved a printing contract for the Senior Echo newsletter and a contract for a fire alarm system at the Maplewood Center. The council also swore in two new officers and discussed the City Master Plan review process.

• Approved two-year contract with Accuform Printing & Graphics for Senior Echo newsletter not to exceed $16,596.00 (7-0)
• Approved $18,881.00 contract with Valiant Security LLC for Maplewood Center fire alarm system (7-0)
• Approved May 8, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 Garden City Public Library Tax Levy Ordinance (7-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Garden City Downtown Development Authority board will consider several action items, including a proposal from CGE Energy, a city/community development director proposal, sponsorship of the GCBA 'Music in the Park' event, approval of the 2023-2024 budget, and a DDA credit/debit card. The board will also receive information on two new trustees and construction at 5644 Middlebelt.

• CGE Energy – Gary Zaplitny proposal
• City / Com Dev Director proposal
• Sponsorship of GCBA 'Music in the Park'
• Budget Approval 2023-2024
• DDA Credit/Debit Card

The Downtown Development Authority approved the 2023-2024 budget and a contract with CGE Energy for light pole replacement. The board also authorized a $200 event sponsorship and funds for meter box repairs. A proposal from the City/Com Dev Director was tabled.

• Approved 2023-2024 budget (9-0)
• Approved CGE Energy contract for light pole replacement (8-1)
• Approved $200 sponsorship for GCBA 'Music in the Park' (9-0)
• Approved seeking a DDA credit/debit card with parameters (9-0)
• Approved $425 for parts to repair lighting meter box (9-0)
• Tabled City / Com Dev Director proposal (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including April 26 and May 9 minutes and finance reports (9-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing for June 9, 2023, regarding a proposed conditional rezoning of 30712 Pardo from R-1 to R-3 for 10 townhome units. The commission may review the revised proposal before the hearing to check compliance with Section 154.006 (C)(2)(b)(4).

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Scheduled June 9, 2023 public hearing for rezoning at 30712 Pardo (4-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Board tabled two action items regarding a City/Com Dev Director proposal and the CGE Lighting Project. The 2023-2024 budget layout will be rewritten for review at the May 16 meeting. The Board also changed its meeting location and schedule.

• Approved sending City Attorney responses to DDA attorney for review (unanimous)
• Tabled City / Com Dev Director proposal and CGE Lighting Project (unanimous)
• Approved rewriting 2023-2024 budget layout for May 16 review (unanimous)
• Approved moving meetings to council chambers (unanimous)
• Approved moving meeting start time to 6pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the FY 2023-24 General Appropriations and Tax Levy Ordinance, setting a total millage of 23.7822 mills and a $25.6 million general fund budget. They also adopted new water and sewer rates, approved a $200,000 crack sealant contract and a $223,500 concrete sectioning contract, and authorized a grant application for the Protecting MI Pension program.

• Approved FY 2023-24 General Appropriations and Tax Levy Ordinance with 23.7822 mills total levy (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 23-002 amending water and sewer rates (7-0)
• Approved $200,000 contract with Al's Asphalt for 2023 Joint & Crack Sealant Program (7-0)
• Approved $223,500 contract with GV Cement for 2023 Concrete Sectioning Program (7-0)
• Authorized city manager to file for Protecting MI Pension grant (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Kimberly A. O'Farrell as Parks and Recreation Director (7-0)
• Set public hearing for 2023 Sidewalk Program for June 5, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, invoices, and board appointments (7-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority's special meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 4, 2023, at 6pm has been cancelled. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and standard accessibility information. No business items are scheduled for discussion.

• Special meeting cancelled
• Meeting was scheduled for May 4, 2023 at 6pm
• Accessibility services available with two-week notice

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved the 2023-2024 budget and selected black as the color for lighting poles. A proposal from the City/Community Development Director was tabled for further review.

• Approved 2023-2024 budget (unanimous)
• Tabled City / Com Dev Director proposal (unanimous)
• Approved black color for lighting poles (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting scheduled for April 26, 2023 has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for May 24, 2023. This notice is procedural only, with no decisions or discussions on the agenda.

• April 26, 2023 meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for May 24, 2023

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the February 28, 2023, meeting. Members reviewed financial reports for the Ice Arena and Radcliff Center and discussed upcoming community events. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council reviewed the proposed FY 2023/2024 Budget and received a presentation on the 21st District Court's accomplishments. Council discussed inequities in Fire Department services received from other agencies. The City Clerk was directed to develop an RFP for an audit of the Mutual Aid Agreement and Fire Department internal operations.

• Directed City Clerk to develop RFP for audit of Mutual Aid Agreement and Fire Department internal operations

Downtown Development Authority

The Garden City Downtown Development Authority will hold a regular meeting on April 18, 2023. The board will consider action items including a proposal from CGE Energy (presented by Gary Zaplitny), approval of the 2023-2024 budget, and a City/Community Development Director proposal. The meeting will also include consent agenda items (minutes, accounts payable, finance report) and a DDA board appointment as an information item.

• CGE Energy – Gary Zaplitny (action item)
• Budget Approval 2023-2024 (action item)
• City / Com Dev Director proposal (action item)
• DDA Board appointment (information item)
• Lucky Squirrels events: May 20, July 22, Sept 16 – accepting applications

The Board approved a proposal to replace 73 lighting poles within the DDA district. The 2023-2024 budget was tabled due to insufficient information, and a proposal from the City/Community Development Director was rejected.

• Approved $956,311.77 CGE proposal to remove and replace 73 lighting poles (unanimous)
• Tabled 2023-2024 Budget Approval (unanimous)
• Rejected City / Com Dev Director proposal (unanimous)

City Council

The Garden City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 17, 2023. Action items include a comprehensive fee schedule and an on-street sales request from American Legion Riders. The consent agenda includes appointments to the Board of Review and DDA, plus routine financial reports.

• Comprehensive Fee Schedule
• On-Street Sales: American Legion Riders
• Appointment of Jackie Perrydore to Board of Review until 12/31/24
• Appointment of Rick Bazzi to DDA until 12/31/26
• Resignations from DDA: John Prosch and Penelope Klei

The City Council approved the proposed 2023-24 Fee Schedule and granted permission for the American Legion Riders to hold a fundraiser. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including a board appointment and two resignations.

• Approved 2023-24 Fee Schedule (7-0)
• Approved American Legion Riders fundraiser for June 9-11, 2023 (7-0)
• Appointed Jackie Perrydore to Board of Review until 12/31/24 (7-0)
• Accepted resignation of John Prosch from DDA (7-0)
• Accepted resignation of Penelope Klei from DDA (7-0)
• Approved April 3, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

The regular April 13, 2023 meeting of the Garden City Planning Commission was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 11, 2023. No items were discussed or decided.

• April 13, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting set for May 11, 2023

City Council

The Garden City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the FY 2023-24 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, a $9.77 million first-year spending plan covering roads, water, parks, and public safety. They will also consider the proposed FY 2023-24 budget, a rezoning at 30712 Pardo, a managerial audit, and set public hearings for the tax levy and water/sewer rate ordinances.

• FY 2023-24 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan: $9,770,000 in first-year projects, including $4,000,000 for capital improvements, $1,495,000 for water/sewer, and $1,714,000 for general fund
• Proposed rezoning at 30712 Pardo
• FY 2023-24 General Appropriations and Tax Levy Ordinance - call for public hearing
• FY 2023-24 Water and Sewer Rates Ordinance - call for public hearing
• Managerial audit

The City Council approved the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal year 2023-24 and scheduled public hearings for the General Appropriations and Water & Sewer Rate ordinances. Council denied a rezoning request for 30712 Pardo Street and rejected a contract for a managerial audit. A city-wide garage sale event was approved for June 2023.

• Approved FY 2023-24 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Denied rezoning of 30712 Pardo Street from R-1 to Conditional R-3 (4-3)
• Denied $39,000 contract with Plante & Moran for Managerial Audit (2-5)
• Approved fee waivers and ordinance suspension for City-Wide Garage Sale June 22-25, 2023 (7-0)
• Called for May 8 public hearing on FY 2023-24 General Appropriations and Tax Levy Ordinance (7-0)
• Called for May 8 public hearing on 2023-24 Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved March 20 and March 27 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted resignation of John N. Santeiu from DDA (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The March 28, 2023 regular meeting of the Garden City Parks and Recreation Commission was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No business was conducted. The next meeting is scheduled for April 25, 2023.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting scheduled for April 25, 2023

City Council

The Garden City City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a budget workshop for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. The workshop will review proposed budgets for several city departments, including Clerk/Treasurer, Building/Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Cable/Communications, Mayor/Council/City Manager/Personnel, General Governmental Services, and Boards/Commissions. Public comment is limited to non-agenda items.

• Budget workshop for 23/24 fiscal year
• Review of Clerk/Treasurer budget
• Review of Building/Community Development budget
• Review of Parks & Recreation budget
• Review of Cable/Communications budget

The City Council met for a budget workshop regarding the 23/24 Budget. Because there was no quorum present, no official decisions or votes were made.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals' regular March 22, 2023 meeting was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for April 26, 2023. This notice is purely procedural and contains no decisions or discussions.

Downtown Development Authority

The Garden City Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular March meeting, with action items including board elections and a presentation from CGE Energy on lighting options. The board will also approve the consent agenda covering minutes, accounts payable, and the finance report. Committee reports and open discussion are also scheduled.

• Board elections for DDA trustees
• CGE Energy presentation on lighting quotes
• Accounts payable totaling $7,710.24, including DTE Energy utility payments for Ford Rd, Middlebelt, and Central Ave properties
• Lucky Squirrels event dates: May 20, July 22, Sept 16
• Approval of February 21, 2023 meeting minutes

The Downtown Development Authority Board of Trustees elected its leadership for the term and approved a specific service option from CGE Energy. The board also approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and financial reports.

• Approved board elections: J Fleming (Chair), D Stabley (VChair), L Walkonis (Secretary), C Lawrie (Treasurer) (Unanimous)
• Approved CGE Energy Option 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted March 2023 accounts payable (Unanimous)
• Accepted February 2023 finance report (Unanimous)

City Council

The Garden City Council will appoint Jaylee Lynch to fill a partial term, hold a public hearing on a drinking water project plan, and consider several action items including special land use requests and a police HVAC replacement. The agenda also includes routine consent items and public comment.

• Appointment of Jaylee Lynch to fill Councilmember DiMichele's term until Nov. 11, 2024
• Public hearing on Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Draft Project Plan
• Police Department HVAC System Replacement
• Special Land Use at 27419 Warren Road
• Special Land Use at 33425 Ford Road

City Council appointed a new member to fill a vacancy and approved a final project plan for water system improvements. The council also authorized a contract for HVAC replacement at the police department and approved two special land use applications for carry-out restaurants.

• Accepted resignation of Councilmember Melissa DiMichele (6-0)
• Appointed Jaylee Lynch to City Council (6-0)
• Adopted Final Project Planning Document for Water System Improvements (7-0)
• Approved Police Department HVAC replacement contract with Tech Mechanical not to exceed $640,000 (7-0)
• Approved Garden City Lions Club on-street sales for April 28, April 29, May 5, and May 6 (7-0)
• Finalized Planning Commission approval for Chico’s Burritos carry-out restaurant at 27419 Warren Road (7-0)
• Finalized Planning Commission approval for ice cream carry-out restaurant at 33425 Ford Road (7-0)

City Council

The Garden City City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a budget workshop for the 2023/24 fiscal year, covering police, fire, public works, streets, and water/sewer. This is a discussion and review session, not a final vote. Public comment is limited to non-agenda items.

• Budget workshop for 23/24 covering Police, Fire, DPW, Major/Local Streets, Water and Sewer
• Special meeting at Police Department Multi-Purpose Room, 6000 Middlebelt Road

The City Council conducted a budget workshop for the 2023/24 budget. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Planning Commission

The Garden City Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommendations on two special land use requests for carry-out restaurants and one rezoning request. The commission will also review site plans for the restaurants and may approve, approve with conditions, deny, or table the items.

• Special land use and site plan for carry-out restaurant at 27419 Warren Road (C-1 district)
• Special land use and site plan for carry-out restaurant at 33425 Ford Road (C-1 district)
• Rezoning of 30712 Pardo Ave (northwest corner of Pardo Ave and Shotka Rd) from R-1 to Conditional R-3

The Planning Commission recommended that City Council approve a rezoning request for a 12-unit townhouse development at 30712 Pardo Ave. The commission also approved site plans and recommended special land use for two carry-out restaurants on Warren Road and Ford Road.

• Recommended City Council approve special land use for carry-out restaurant at 27419 Warren Road (4-0)
• Approved site plan for carry-out restaurant at 27419 Warren Road with conditions for a photometric plan and paint review (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve special land use for carry-out restaurant at 33425 Ford Road (4-0)
• Approved site plan for carry-out restaurant at 33425 Ford Road contingent on revised ADA parking, lighting details, and dumpster repair (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning 30712 Pardo Ave from R-1 to Conditional R-3 for a 12-unit townhouse building (3-1)

City Council

The Garden City City Council is holding its regular meeting to consider several action items, including calling a public hearing for the FY 2023-24 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan, which outlines $28.8 million in projects over five years. The council will also discuss renovations to the fire department, DPW yard paving, roadway pavement marking, parking lot sealcoating, and sidewalk program contracts. Additionally, the agenda includes recognition of fire department retirements and promotions, and approval of consent agenda items such as minutes and a MERS service credit purchase.

• Call for public hearing on FY 2023-24 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (total $28,808,500)
• Fire Department Renovations (listed in action items)
• DPW Yard Paving (listed in action items)
• Roadway Pavement Marking Project (listed in action items)
• MERS Service Credit Purchase for T. Gibbons (2 years, 8 months, estimated cost $148,874)

The City Council approved several infrastructure and maintenance contracts, including fire department renovations and DPW yard paving. Public hearings were scheduled for the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and drinking water system improvements.

• Approved Fire Department Renovations contract with Key Construction Group, LLC not to exceed $985,210.00 (5-0)
• Approved DPW Yard Paving contracts totaling $535,298.00 (5-0)
• Approved Roadway Pavement Marking Project contract with PK Contracting, LLC not to exceed $236,430.00 (5-0)
• Approved Parking Lot Sealcoating and Striping contract with Wolverine Seal Coating not to exceed $52,595.00 (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Sidewalk Program Design Stage Services contract with Buccilli Group not to exceed $104,020.00 (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Sidewalk Program Contract Amendment with JB Contractors not to exceed $210,331.00 (5-0)
• Called public hearing for Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for April 3, 2023 (5-0)
• Called public hearing for drinking water system improvements for March 20, 2023 (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Garden City Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to review financial reports for the Ice Arena and Radcliff Center, discuss program participation, and address new business items including Kiwanis Club and park inspection forms. The agenda is largely routine, covering financials, program updates, and upcoming events.

• Ice Arena revenues $42,474.50 and expenses $8,006.32 for Jan 19-Feb 19
• Radcliff Center revenues $14,837.25 and expenses $5,250.81 for Nov 19-Jan 22
• Food Pantry served 195 individuals, received $2,105.00 from Joe D's Bar
• New business: Kiwanis Club, Park Inspection Forms, To Do List
• Upcoming events: Daddy + Daughter Dance March 18, St. Patrick's Day Bingo March 17

The commission assigned specific members to oversee individual city parks. The Mayor announced that $80,000 will be awarded to Garden City Parks and Recreation for 2024.

• Approved meeting minutes
• Assigned park reallocations to committee members
• Determined the racquet ball court will not be torn down

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular February 22, 2023 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was cancelled because there were no agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for March 22, 2023.

Downtown Development Authority

The Garden City Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular meeting, including approval of the consent agenda with January minutes, February accounts payable, and finance reports. Action items include forming a nomination committee and hearing from CGE Energy's Gary Zaplitny. Information items cover police plate readers, a business owner presentation, and the DDA Director position.

• Approval of Jan 17, 2023 minutes
• Acceptance of accounts payable for Feb 2023
• CGE Energy – Gary Zaplitny presentation
• Chief Gibbons – plate readers Ford & Mid
• Promotion Committee events: Lucky Squirrels May 20, July 22, Sept 16

The Downtown Development Authority approved the meeting agenda and consent items, including previous minutes and financial reports. The board established a Nomination Committee consisting of three members. No action was taken regarding energy lighting options.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Jan 17, 2023 minutes, accounts payable, and finance reports for Nov 2022 through Jan 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved Nomination Committee consisting of Lore Walkonis, Charlotte Lawrie, and John Santieiu (unanimous)

City Council

City Council approved a regional grant for firefighters and renewed a three-year towing service agreement. The council also approved a settlement and intergovernmental agreement with the Garden City Public Library.

• Approved Assistance to Firefighter Regional Grant with a city match of approx. $89,337.02 (6-0)
• Approved renewal of towing service agreement with Square Circle Enterprises Inc. through August 29, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved settlement agreement and Intergovernmental Agreement with Garden City Public Library (6-0)
• Approved February 6 and February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Garden City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a budget workshop for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The workshop will cover an overview, road millage and improvements, preliminary revenue estimates, debt service, a five-year capital improvement plan, personnel costs, and goal setting. Public comment is limited to non-agenda items.

• Budget workshop for 2023-24 fiscal year
• Road millage and improvements discussion
• Preliminary revenue assessment estimates
• Debt service requirements
• Five-year capital improvement plan (CIP)

Planning Commission

The regular February 8, 2023 meeting of the Garden City Planning Commission was cancelled because there were no agenda items to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 9, 2023. This notice is purely procedural and contains no decisions or discussion items.

• February 8, 2023 meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for March 9, 2023

City Council

The Garden City Council will consider approving a Wayne County Subrecipient Agreement for ARPA funds to support renovations at the Radcliff Center, contingent on City Attorney review. They will also vote on directing the City Clerk to develop a Request for Proposal for a managerial audit of the Building and Planning Departments, as required by City Charter Section 2.11(B). The agenda also includes routine items such as approving meeting minutes, receiving reports, and swearing in a new police officer and a promoted sergeant.

• Wayne County Subrecipient Agreement for ARPA funds for Radcliff Center renovations
• Direct City Clerk to develop RFP for managerial audit of Building and Planning Departments
• Swearing in of Police Officer Gage Bitzer and promotion of Hezikiah Streifel to Sergeant
• Approve minutes from January 23 and January 30, 2023 council meetings
• Receive and file Historical Commission minutes and January invoices paid report

The City Council approved a subrecipient agreement for ARPA funds to reconstruct the Radcliff Center. Council also directed the City Clerk to develop a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a managerial audit. Procedural items including the agenda and consent agenda were approved.

• Approved $4,000,000.00 ARPA subrecipient agreement with Wayne County for Radcliff Center reconstruction with $1,000,000.00 city match (6-0)
• Directed City Clerk to develop a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a managerial audit (6-0)
• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Jan 23 and Jan 30 meeting minutes (6-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Garden City Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting to review financial reports for the Ice Arena and Radcliff Center, hear program updates, and discuss new business including a Kiwanis Club item. The agenda is largely informational, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Ice Arena revenues $71,570.75 and expenses $14,692.71 from Nov 19 to Jan 22
• Radcliff Center revenues $15,676.95 and expenses $10,055.55 from Nov 19 to Jan 22
• Food Pantry served 190 families; donations from Police/Fire (2,500 lbs), Lucky Dog (1,500 lbs), American Legion Post #396 ($2,000), and others
• Upcoming events: Nerf Wars Feb 4, Valentine's Skate Feb 11, Cops vs. Westland charity hockey game Feb 25
• New Business: Kiwanis Club discussion

The Commission approved the minutes from the November 29, 2022 meeting. Members reviewed financial reports for the Ice Arena and Radcliff Center and discussed potential park improvements with the Kiwanis Club.

• Approved November 29, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Garden City City Council is holding a special meeting to receive an overview of a managerial audit conducted by Plante & Moran, as required under Charter Section 2.11(B). The agenda includes only this audit presentation, public comment on non-agenda items, and adjournment.

• Managerial audit overview by Plante & Moran pursuant to Charter Section 2.11(B)

The City Council met to discuss the managerial audit process with representatives from Plante and Moran. Council agreed to review the Building and Planning Department, specifically focusing on occupancy certificates, application and inspection processes, and departmental procedures.

• Selected Building and Planning Department for managerial audit review
• Identified Certificate of Occupancy process for residential and business as a review area
• Identified Application Process as a review area
• Identified in-house versus contractual operations as a review area
• Identified Inspection Process as a review area
• Identified timeframe of inspections from beginning to end as a review area
• Identified procedures for departments as a review area

Zoning Board of Appeals

The January 25, 2023 regular meeting of the Garden City Zoning Board of Appeals was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for February 22, 2023.

• January 25, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting February 22, 2023

City Council

The City Council approved contracts with WOW! Business for dark fiber installation and renewal. Council also approved the contract for the interim DDA Executive Director. Additionally, Jaylee Lynch was appointed to the Commission on Aging.

• Approved WOW! Business contracts for dark fiber installation and renewal (7-0)
• Approved interim DDA Executive Director contract (7-0)
• Appointed Jaylee Lynch to the Commission on Aging (7-0)
• Approved January 9, 2023 Regular and Closed Session minutes (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Garden City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a site plan request to construct a new commercial building at 1847 Inkster Road in the C-1 Local Business district. The commission may approve, approve with conditions, deny, or table the request. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• Site plan request PPL22-0024 for new commercial building at 1847 Inkster Road in C-1 zoning district
• Public hearing and commission vote on the site plan
• Approval of minutes from December 8, 2022 meeting

The Planning Commission approved a request to construct a new commercial building at 1847 Inkster Road in the C-1 Local Business zoning district. Approval is contingent upon the applicant following the January 3, 2023 McKenna review letter and specific commission recommendations regarding building materials and screening.

• Approved site plan for new commercial building at 1847 Inkster Road (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved December 8, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

City Council

The Garden City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on 2022-2023 sewer rates, receive the FY 2021-2022 audit presentation from Plante & Moran, and consider action items including Wayne County Veterans Services and an MDOT Annual Permit Resolution. The agenda also includes routine consent items, a Radcliff Center update, and a closed session for a written legal opinion.

• Public hearing and action on 2022-2023 sewer rates
• FY 2021-2022 audit presentation by Plante & Moran
• Wayne County Veterans Services action item
• MDOT Annual Permit Resolution
• Radcliff Center update

City Council adopted an ordinance updating sewer service rates and charges effective January 1, 2023. The council also approved a three-year agreement to house a Wayne County Veterans Services Office in the Radcliff Center.

• Approved Ordinance 23-001 amending sewer rates and charges (7-0)
• Approved three-year Occupancy Agreement with Wayne County for Veterans Services Office at Radcliff Center (7-0)
• Approved resolution for 2023 MDOT road permits (7-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Dec 19, 2022 minutes (7-0)
• Approved revised agenda moving FY 2021-2022 Audit Presentation to Jan 23, 2023 (7-0)