Gaylord public meetings in 2021
21 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on several items, including appointing a new mayor, amending the Industrial Park covenant to allow crematories, and approving site plans for five cannabis businesses. They will also consider a show cause order for a lien on 231 E. Petoskey Street, a professional services proposal for 2022 street improvements, and a request to march from Gaylord Right to Life.
- Appointment of Mayor from candidates Ben Gunderson, Cole Muzyl, Marcy Beauchesne, Todd Sharrard
- Resolution to amend Gaylord Industrial Park covenants to allow crematories
- Show cause hearing for lien on 231 E. Petoskey Street
- Site plan/special use permits for Pincanna (2066 S. Otsego Ave), Joyology (1251 W. Main St), Iconic (1848 Dickerson Rd), Exclusive (1385 W. Main St), Yahtahey (1021 Mankowski Rd)
- C2AE proposal for 2022 Streets Improvement Projects
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Fifth Street Extension roadway construction. The meeting also includes decisions on several marijuana establishment applications and parcel divisions.
- Public hearing for Fifth Street Extension roadway connecting 5th Street to M32
- Approval of marijuana establishment applications for BRT Capital 2, LLC, Big Name Cannabis, LLC, and Rocky North, LLC
- Approval of real estate purchase agreement for 589 E Fifth Street/590 Main Street
- Parcel division approvals for Force Energy and Gaylord Family Fellowship Church
- Notice of Order to Show Cause Lis Pendens and Lien hearing set for December 13, 2021
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will consider several items, including the mayor's resignation and five applications for marijuana establishments. They will also vote on variances, site plans, a public participation plan, and various purchases.
- Approval of Non-Use Variance (711 S. Wisconsin)
- Dona Wishart presenting Mayor Wishart's letter of resignation
- Approval of Gaylord Public Participation Plan
- Approval of Site Plan and Special Use Permit for Great Lakes Exotics (820 West Main) and Moses Roses (1388 W. Main)
- Approval of applications for marijuana establishments from Rocky North, LLC, Michigan Secure Trucking, BRT Capital 2, LLC, CPFC Enterprises, LLC, and Big Name Cannabis, LLC
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will hold a public hearing and then vote on a variance request for Bliss Salon. They will also consider appointing a replacement for Ward 2 Councilmember Taylar Sides, approving real estate purchases for 589 E Fifth Street and 590 Main Street, and several financial items including a police vehicle replacement and MERS pension payments.
- Public hearing and approval vote on Bliss Salon variance request
- Appointment of Ward 2 replacement for Taylar Sides (applicants: Michael Ryan, Robert Wilson)
- Approval of agreements to purchase real estate at 589 E Fifth Street and 590 Main Street
- Approval of vehicle replacement for Chief of Police
- Approval of additional MERS payment and retiree health funding resolution
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will consider several new business items, including an engineering contract with C2AE for 5th Street utility work, three applications for marijuana establishments (Exclusive Brands, BTD Holdings/Iconic Wellness, and Yahtahey 45), and a resolution approving a special assessment district for M32 Development Group. The agenda also includes routine reports from city staff and boards, plus approval of October expenditures.
- Approval of engineering contract with C2AE for 5th Street utility work
- Approval of marijuana establishment applications: Exclusive Brands, BTD Holdings (Iconic Wellness), Yahtahey 45
- Resolution approving special assessment district for M32 Development Group
- Approval of October expenditures
- Approval of minutes from 9/27/2021 council meeting
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to consider several new business items including a homecoming parade approval and a franchise agreement with Charter. The council will also review permit applications for a social district and a solicitors permit.
- Approval of Gaylord High School Homecoming Parade
- Request for water service at 560 E. Sheldon
- Approval of Franchise Agreement - Charter
- Social District Permit Application - Snowbelt Brewing Co
- Solicitors Permit Application - K of C
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, reports from city staff, and a substantial list of new business items. The most consequential items are votes on applications for several marijuana establishments and associated site plan/special use permits, along with a contract modification for the Dickerson Road Project. The agenda also includes a policy for sidewalk sales, a block party street closure, and a social district permit application.
- Approval of Contract Modification - Dickerson Road Project (MDOT contract modification and estimate attached)
- Approval of applications for marijuana establishments: Pincanna, The Cherry Pit, Great Lakes Exotics (820 W. Main and 2625 S Otsego Avenue), Dunegrass, Highwire Farms
- Approval of site plan/special use permits for multiple properties including Oak Flint (710 Edelweiss Village Pkwy), The Wellflower (2455 S. Otsego Ave), Rize (1354 West Main Street), Skymint (737 W. Main Street), and Golden Rockies (115 S. Wisconsin, with non-use variance request)
- Approval of Social District Permit Application - Moore Hospitality, LLC
- Approval of Block Party Street Closure Application
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss a jail proposal for the November ballot and consider several new business items. The agenda includes reviews of a 425 Agreement with Bagley Township and a variance request for Dollar General at 503 N. Center.
- Jail Proposal - November Ballot
- Approval of 425 Agreement with Bagley Twp. (M32 Development Group)
- Variance Request - Dollar General (503 N. Center)
- Approval of Bid for PD Patrol Vehicles
- DDA Liquor License recommendation for Misfit Hospitality, LLC
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will hold a public hearing on a USDA grant for a patrol vehicle, then consider several action items. Key decisions include approving a 425 agreement with Bagley Township for the M32 Development Group, a first amended development agreement with the same group, and accepting USDA grant funding. The council will also vote on skate park improvements, a charitable gaming license for Bear River Primary Care, water fund budget adjustments, a TextMyGov proposal, and the purchase of an additional patrol vehicle.
- Public hearing on USDA Grant/PD Patrol Vehicle
- Approval of 425 Agreement with Bagley Twp. (M32 Development Group)
- Approval of First Amended Development Agreement (M32 Development Group)
- Approval of Skate Park Improvements/Proposal (Christopher Gibson)
- Approval of Purchase of Additional Patrol Vehicle
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will hold its regular meeting with several action items, including approving a charitable gaming license for the Gaylord Quarterback Club, a DDA liquor license request from Misfit Hospitality, LLC, the annexation of property from Bagley Township for an RV park development, and the sale of real property at 503 N. Center Ave. The agenda also includes routine reports and approval of expenditures.
- Resolution for Charitable Gaming License - Gaylord Quarterback Club
- Misfit Hospitality, LLC DDA Liquor License Request
- Annexation of Property (Bagley Township) RV Park Development
- Resolution for Sale of Real Property (503 N. Center Ave)
- Approval of Expenditures (July Expenditure Report)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council is meeting to handle routine business and several action items, including setting new water and waste rates, approving budget adjustments, and considering an offer for an industrial park lot from Big Name Cannabis. The council will also set a public hearing date for a USDA Rural Development Grant and hear from an Eagle Scout candidate and the Planning Commission.
- Set public hearing for USDA Rural Development Grant on July 12, 2021
- Approval of Industrial Park Offer Lot #8 for Big Name Cannabis
- Approval of resolution setting new water and waste rates
- Approval of budget adjustments
- 2020 Quality Water Report included in communications
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will vote on the 2021-2022 annual budget and millage levy, a special assessment for police and fire services, and the designation of a social district. The meeting also includes approvals for a special use permit for a tattoo shop, real estate purchases, and various business permits. Public hearings are held for the special use permit and the special assessment prior to final votes.
- Approval of City of Gaylord 2021-2022 Annual Budget & Millage Levy
- Approval of Special Assessment for Police & Fire Services 2021-2022
- Approval of Resolution Designating Social District
- Approval of Special Use Permit for Sindicate Tattoo at 157 N. Illinois
- Approval of Offer to Purchase Real Estate, Lot 6 Industrial Park
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several real estate offers for Industrial Park lots and a development agreement with M32 Development Group. The agenda also includes decisions on CDBG grant funding for water and sewer replacement and a special assessment for police and fire services.
- Approval of CDBG Grant Funding for Water and Sanitary Sewer Replacement
- Approval of Offer to Purchase Lot 4 Industrial Park from Mitten Bliss Holdings, LLC
- Approval of Offer to Purchase Lot 18 Industrial Park from Green Matrix, LLC
- Approval of Development Agreement with M32 Development Group
- Resolution to Set Public Hearing for Special Assessment for Police & Fire Services
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will consider several approvals, including a marijuana facility license, two industrial park land purchase offers, and a request from the Big Ticket Festival to use city property. The council will also vote on various permits for outdoor cafes, solicitation, and a food truck, along with routine reports and expenditures.
- Approval of Marihuana Facilities License Application
- Approval of Offer to Purchase Real Estate, Lot 3 Industrial Park, Tomas Kazanova
- Approval of Offer to Purchase Real Estate, Lot 9 Industrial Park, All Street, Inc.
- Big Ticket Festival - City Property Usage Request Approval
- Approval of Expenditures (May 2021)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the second reading of ordinances to allow recreational marijuana establishments and amend the zoning ordinance accordingly. The council will also consider several permits and requests, including a road widening project, event usage, and outdoor vendor applications.
- Second reading of Recreational Marihuana Ordinance
- Second reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment for marijuana establishments
- Approval of Future Planning Committee recommendation for Maple Street widening
- Approval of City Property Usage Request for Big Ticket Festival
- Approval of Outdoor Cafe Permit for Iron Pig
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will hold its regular meeting, including a first reading of an amended zoning ordinance for recreational marijuana establishments. The council will also vote on several appointments, property combinations, event approvals, and the 21/22 budget timeline, along with routine reports and expenditure approvals.
- First reading of amended zoning ordinance for recreational marijuana establishments
- Approval of property combination at 529, 535, 541 S. Otsego
- Approval of Memorial Day Parade road closure
- Approval of budget timeline for 21/22
- Approval of expenditures (April 2021 report)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a construction variance for Nicks Auto Sales at 1100 South Otsego Avenue. They will also consider approving a bond refinance for OMH, a 2021 spring clean-up bid from American Waste, a janitorial services bid for Freel and Doumas Park, a soccer field usage request, a federal awards administration policy, and a parcel split on O'Rourke Boulevard.
- Public hearing and approval of construction variance for Nicks Auto Sales (1100 South Otsego Avenue)
- Resolution to approve bond refinance for OMH (Otsego Memorial Hospital)
- Approval of American Waste bid for 2021 Spring Clean-up
- Approval of janitorial services bid for Freel and Doumas Park
- Approval of parcel split at 1483 O'Rourke Boulevard
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will review the 2021-2027 Capital Improvement Plan and a sign variance request for Halle Properties. The meeting also includes discussions on the City of Gaylord Marihuana Ordinance and approval of various contracts and street closures.
- Adoption of Capital Improvement Plan 2021-2027
- Sign Variance Request for Halle Properties (Discount Tire)
- Street Closure approval for Alpenfest 2021
- Wolverine Power Systems Maintenance Program Contract
- Discussion regarding City of Gaylord Marihuana Ordinance
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council is meeting to consider several approvals, including a development agreement for the Comfort Inn/Mainstay Suites, a resolution to create a retirement plan, and the Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes routine reports from city staff and department heads, as well as public comment periods.
- Approval of Development Agreement - Comfort Inn/Mainstay Suites
- Approval of Resolution of Retirement Plan Creation
- Approval of Capital Improvement Plan
- Approval of City Liaison Officer
- Public / Information Hearing and Public Comment by Citizens
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and expenditures. The main substantive items are resolutions to approve deficit elimination plans for the Equipment Fund and the Water Fund. The meeting will be held via Zoom due to the pandemic.
- Approval of Resolution for Deficit Elimination Plan - Equipment Fund
- Approval of Resolution for Deficit Elimination Plan - Water Fund
- Approval of Expenditures (February report)
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council meeting includes several appointments for 2021 boards, commissions, and liaisons. The agenda also features discussions on an electrical easement at 102 E. Seventh Street and a resolution for a local pavement warranty program.
- Easement for Electric Facilities at 102 E. Seventh Street
- Appointment of 2021 Standing Committees and Liaisons
- Resolution to Implement a Local Pavement Warranty Program
- Employment contract approval for DPW Superintendent Allan Zielinski
- Website Redesign bid tabulation