Monroe public meetings in 2021

City Council - Special Meeting

The Monroe City Council is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation from Plante & Moran, the city's auditors, on the annual audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. The agenda includes the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Single Audit. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of FY 2020-21 audit by Plante & Moran
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021
• Single Audit included in the ACFR
• Building permits data: 830 permits valued at $22,814,522 in 2021
• Revenue sharing totals: $2,347,329 as of 9/30/2021, up 14.24% from prior year

The Monroe City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved entering a closed executive session to review attorney-client privileged correspondence and discuss pending litigation. The council then unanimously reconvened to open session. The FY 2020-21 audit was presented by Plante Moran, and public comment included discussion of agenda items and a proposed public forum with DTE.

• Approved motion to enter closed executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to reconvene to open session (unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a resolution to amend the Poverty Exemption Policy, an upgrade to the Raw Water Station East automatic transfer switch, and a Memorandum of Understanding with Exeter Township for a water loop project along Scofield Road. The council will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Resolution to amend Poverty Exemption Policy per State Tax Commission recommendations
• Raw Water Station East Automatic Transfer Switch Upgrade, $19,000 approval, $500,000 total project
• MOU with Exeter Township for Scofield Road water loop, estimated $528,864, with $94,864 surplus SDF credit and $50,000 one-time credit
• Approval of minutes from Dec 6, 2021 meetings

The Monroe City Council approved authorizing the City Attorney to proceed with appeal or litigation against the Monroe Charter Township Planning Commission regarding its approval of a marijuana special land use at 1510 W. Seventh Street. The council also approved joining the National Opioid Settlement with Janssen Pharmaceuticals and three distributors, and adopted the PUD plan for the former La-Z-Boy headquarters site. A resolution regarding the Custer Monument was defeated in a 3-3 tie.

• Approved litigation against Monroe Charter Township over marijuana land use at 1510 W. 7th St (unanimous)
• Approved participation in National Opioid Settlement with Janssen Pharmaceuticals and distributors (unanimous)
• Adopted PUD Plan and Design Standards for former La-Z-Boy Headquarters site at 1284 N. Telegraph Rd (unanimous)
• Approved $153,642 design contract for La-Z-Boy Phase 2 with 15% contingency (unanimous)
• Approved two-year extension of Sawyer Homestead lease/service agreement (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting liquor license for L'arrêt Du Vin, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved additional $1,021,208 employer pension contribution for retirement incentives (unanimous)
• Defeated resolution regarding Custer Monument (3-3 tie)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is scheduled to receive a presentation from Plante & Moran, the city's auditors, on the annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. The agenda includes the full report and related materials. No other substantive items are listed.

• Presentation of FY 2020-21 audit by Plante & Moran
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year ended June 30, 2021
• Building permit values: 830 permits totaling $22,814,522 in 2021
• Revenue sharing totals: $2,347,329 as of 9/30/2021, up 14.24% from prior year

The Monroe City Council held a special meeting on December 20, 2021, and unanimously approved entering a closed executive session to discuss attorney-client privileged correspondence, the City Attorney's quarterly legal update, and pending litigation involving Tracy Micks-Harms and other consolidated cases, as well as Lesly Pompy. The council then unanimously reconvened to open session. The FY 2020-21 audit was presented by Plante Moran, and public comment included discussion of agenda items, a potential public forum with DTE, and a proposed resolution regarding the Custer Statue. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved closed executive session for attorney-client privileged correspondence and litigation (unanimous)
• Approved reconvening to open session (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

Utility Director Barry LaRoy will present an update on the Scofield Road Water Main Loop Project and a draft Memorandum of Understanding with Exeter Township. The City will also receive a presentation regarding an inventory and analysis of all properties owned by the City.

• Scofield Road Water Main Loop project update
• Proposed $428,000 bond for Scofield Road water loop to be fronted by Exeter Township
• Proposed $94,864 SDF surplus credit and $50,000 flushing/reliability credit
• City-owned property inventory and management strategy presentation

The City Council work session included presentations on the Exeter Township Scofield Road Water Main Loop Project and a city-owned property inventory analysis, with discussion following each. No formal votes or decisions were taken. The regular council agenda was amended to move item 3362 to the December 20th meeting.

• Agenda item 3362 moved to December 20th meeting

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council will consider several items, including approving a Public Safety Communications System Subscriber Agreement with Monroe County for 800 MHz pagers for the Fire Department, with no initial cost but city responsibility for maintenance and replacement. They will also vote on professional services for construction inspection, replacement of overhead unit heaters, adoption of the 2022 meeting calendar, a liquor license recommendation, and a portable generator purchase.

• Approve 800 MHz Pager Agreement with County of Monroe for Fire Department
• Professional Services Award for Fall 2021 Construction Inspection Assistance ($40,000 total)
• Replacement of Overhead Unit Heaters in DPS Maintenance Bays ($23,500)
• Resolution to Adopt 2022 City Council Meeting Calendar
• Recommendation to Michigan Liquor Control Commission for IHM Senior Living Banquet Facility Permit

The Monroe City Council unanimously approved the final reading of Ordinance 21-013, amending the Responsible Bidder Ordinance, and approved an amended lease and $207,000 funding allocation for the Opportunity Center at ALCC. They also approved architectural services for 201 West Front Street and set a public hearing for a retirement system ordinance. The consent agenda, including vendor payments of $1,006,754.96, was accepted.

• Approved Ordinance 21-013 Responsible Bidder Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved amended Opportunity Center lease and $207,000 funding (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 architectural services contract with Synecdoche Design Studio (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Ordinance 21-014 Retirement System on Dec 20 (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda including $1,006,754.96 vendor payments (unanimous)
• Postponed Item 3362 to Dec 20 meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss and prioritize Capital Improvement Program (CIP) requests for fiscal years 2022-23, including street, water, and wastewater projects. City Administration will also present an outline for American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) project funding. The agenda includes detailed project lists and funding requests for streets, infrastructure, and utility improvements.

• 14 street projects totaling $3,990,000, including Riverview resurfacing ($880,000) and E. Willow reconstruction ($240,000)
• Saint Mary's Gardens storm sewer project: $4,500,000 in ARPA funds, $500,000 wastewater, $500,000 prior funds
• Custer Airport taxiway rehabilitation: $93,600 federal, $5,200 state, $5,200 airport fund (design only)
• Wastewater projects: $934,750 for sanitary sewer replacement, $550,000 for pump station generators
• Water projects: $414,700 for distribution system replacement, $245,000 for ozone generator replacement

The Monroe City Council held a work session on November 22, 2021, to discuss Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) improvements prioritization. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion only. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 pm.

• Discussed CIP improvements prioritization (no action taken)
• Adjourned the work session at 7:46 pm

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is deciding on several contracts and agreements, including a $177,000 design contract for the former La-Z-Boy site, a $40,000 construction inspection award, and a pager agreement with the county. They will also approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Approve $177,000 Phase 2 design contract with Mannik & Smith for former La-Z-Boy site (Huber Road, Greenfield Road, pedestrian bridges)
• Approve $40,000 professional services award for fall 2021 construction inspection (water main and resurfacing projects)
• Approve 800 MHz pager subscriber agreement with County of Monroe for Fire Department
• Approve $23,500 replacement of overhead unit heaters in DPS maintenance bays
• Approve minutes from Nov 1 and Nov 4, 2021 meetings

The Monroe City Council approved two ordinances on final reading: Ordinance 21-011 adding a Board of Review and Ordinance 21-012 adding a Tree Advisory Commission to Chapter 22. Both passed unanimously with 4 ayes and 3 excused. The council also gave first reading to a Responsible Bidder Ordinance and scheduled a public hearing for a PUD plan for the former La-Z-Boy site.

• Approved Ordinance 21-011 adding Board of Review to Chapter 22 (4-0, 3 excused)
• Approved Ordinance 21-012 adding Tree Advisory Commission to Chapter 22 (4-0, 3 excused)
• Gave first reading to Responsible Bidder Ordinance 21-013, public hearing set for 12/6/2021
• Scheduled public hearing for 12/20/2021 on PUD plan for former La-Z-Boy site at 1284 N. Telegraph Rd.
• Approved consent agenda including $1,381,848.12 in vendor payments and appointments to Employee Retirement System Board
• Accepted minutes of Nov. 1 and Nov. 4 meetings

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting agenda containing only the standard rules of the chamber for public comment. No substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Public comment rules: 3-minute limit, name/address required
• Written comments may be submitted to Clerk/Treasurer before meeting
• Disability accommodations available with one week's notice

The Monroe City Council unanimously approved entering a closed executive session to discuss pending litigation (La-Z-Boy tax tribunal appeal), labor negotiations (firefighter contract), and attorney-client privileged correspondence. The council reconvened to open session and adjourned without any public substantive decisions.

• Approved motion to enter closed executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to reconvene to open session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will consider approving funding for an asbestos and hazardous materials survey at 8 North Monroe Street, along with routine consent items including minutes, invoices, and financial reports. The board will also discuss brownfield redevelopment projects and tax increment captures.

• Application for asbestos/hazardous materials survey funding for L'arret du Vin, LLC at 8 North Monroe Street, up to $3,957 from Administrative Fund
• Invoice summary through November 2, 2021 totaling $1,355.49
• BRA financial report for October 31, 2021
• Approval of minutes from October 14, 2021 meeting
• Discussion of brownfield sites including 1031 E. Elm Ave., Mason Run, Nortel Lanes, and Monroe Solar

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved funding not to exceed $3,957 from the Administrative Fund for an asbestos and hazardous materials survey at 8 North Monroe Street, proposed by L'arret du Vin, LLC. The project involves renovating the former Masonic Temple to include the Michigan Wine and Beer Portal, a commercial kitchen, indoor dining, and an outdoor patio. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes and financial reports, and received updates on the La-Z-Boy site and other projects.

• Approved $3,957 asbestos/hazardous materials survey funding for L'arret du Vin, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including October 14, 2021 minutes and financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

This special meeting is for the City Council to canvass the votes cast in the 2021 election, as indicated by the agenda fact sheet and attached certificates of votes cast. The agenda contains only this item and procedural rules for public comment.

• Canvass of votes cast for 2021 election
• Certificates of votes cast attached to agenda

The Monroe City Council held a special meeting solely to canvass the votes cast in the November 2, 2021 election. The council unanimously approved the canvass of votes, with two members excused. The meeting adjourned immediately after, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved canvass of votes cast at Nov. 2, 2021 election (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:06 PM (unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve minutes and consider two bid awards. The first is a $144,400 contract for removal of 101 street trees across the city. The second is a $515,000 wastewater corrective action plan phase two for lateral lining. Both items are up for approval.

• Bid award for street tree removal: $144,400 to TC Tree Service, LLC for 101 trees on streets including Borgess, Godfroy, Michigan, and Saint Mary's Avenues
• Bid award for wastewater lateral lining: $515,000 to BLD Services, LLC for sewer lateral lining and related work
• Funding for tree removal from Act 51 street funds ($141,200), Cemetery Fund ($1,600), and General Fund ($1,600)
• Funding for sewer work from Wastewater Fund capital allocation ($420,000) and reserves ($95,000)
• Approval of minutes from Oct 14 and Oct 18, 2021 meetings

The Monroe City Council approved the consent agenda, including $1,712,399.83 in vendor payments, a $144,400 street tree removal contract with TC Tree Service, and a $469,289 wastewater lateral lining contract with BLD Services, LLC. They also approved a voluntary early retirement incentive ordinance, resolutions for police/fire chiefs and non-union employees, a $50,000 River Raisin Heritage Corridor Master Plan update with Quinn Evans Architects, a $449,500 Father Cairns Park design contract with Russell Design, and a supplemental retainer agreement for code enforcement. Two ordinances (Board of Review and Tree Advisory Commission) were introduced for first reading and set for public hearing on November 15, 2021.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,712,399.83 vendor payments (unanimous)
• Awarded street tree removal contract to TC Tree Service for $144,400 (unanimous)
• Awarded wastewater lateral lining contract to BLD Services, LLC for $469,289 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 21-010 for voluntary early retirement incentives (unanimous)
• Adopted resolutions for 2021 early retirement incentives for police/fire chiefs and non-union employees (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 agreement with Quinn Evans Architects for River Raisin Heritage Corridor Master Plan update (unanimous)
• Awarded Father Cairns Park design contract to Russell Design for $449,500 (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental retainer agreement with Mohr Budds Law for code enforcement (unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a $150,000 subrecipient agreement with the Monroe County Opportunity Program (MCOP) for rental and mortgage assistance funded by CDBG-CV Cares Act money. The council will also vote on a $26,000 budget amendment for holiday lighting, authorize the sale of surplus equipment at auction, and award a bid for security and ADA improvements at City Hall. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the October 4 meetings.

• Approve $150,000 subrecipient agreement with Monroe County Opportunity Program for rental/mortgage assistance
• Amend General Fund budget by $26,000 for holiday lighting elements funded by donations
• Authorize auction of surplus vehicles and equipment (F-600 dump truck, Ford tractor, saws, boat, etc.) with 10% commission
• Award bid for first-floor security and ADA improvements at Monroe City Hall to Lasalle Construction Services ($279,000 base bid)
• Approve minutes of Oct 4, 2021 meetings

The Monroe City Council approved a $279,000 contract with Lasalle Construction Services for first-floor security and ADA improvements at City Hall, including a $28,475 option for ballistic glass, and authorized up to $294,000 total. The council also approved litigation on three blighted properties, authorized a $127,000 storm sewer design contract, and approved a $186,298.50 purchase for network switch replacement funded by ARPA. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $279,000 City Hall security/ADA contract with ballistic glass option (unanimous)
• Authorized litigation on blighted properties at 167 Richards, 718 W. 4th, and 211 Winchester (unanimous)
• Awarded $127,000 storm sewer design contract to Spicer Group (unanimous)
• Approved $186,298.50 network switch replacement purchase from Sentinel Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved $971,233.25 in vendor payments (unanimous)
• Approved $26,000 budget amendment for holiday lighting (unanimous)
• Authorized surplus items auction with 10% commission (unanimous)
• Set first reading of early retirement incentive ordinance for Nov. 1 (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council held a work session on October 18, 2021, to review several items but took no formal votes. They discussed a Responsible Bidder Ordinance, a proposed Tree Advisory Commission Ordinance, a Board of Review ordinance amendment, the 2021 Christmas Tree Lighting Program, and a list of potential Capital Improvements Project (CIP) budget projects. No decisions were made; the session was informational only.

• Reviewed Responsible Bidder Ordinance (no action)
• Reviewed proposed Tree Advisory Commission Ordinance (no action)
• Reviewed proposed Board of Review ordinance amendment (no action)
• Discussed 2021 Christmas Tree Lighting Program (no action)
• Reviewed CIP budget proposed projects (no action)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Monroe City Council will hold a special meeting to consider several personnel and retirement items. The council will vote on an employment agreement with Chad J. Tolstedt for the position of Public Safety Director. It will also review and potentially approve memorandums of agreement with public safety bargaining units regarding early retirement, a resolution on early retirement incentives for police and fire chiefs, and a resolution for non-union employees. The agenda is focused on these administrative and personnel actions.

The City Council unanimously approved an employment agreement with Chad J. Tolstedt for the Public Safety Director position, with a swearing-in ceremony scheduled for October 18, 2021. The council also ratified memorandums of agreement with public safety bargaining units regarding early retirement programs. Several other items were reviewed but no action was taken, including the 2021 Early Retirement Incentive Ordinance and resolutions for voluntary early retirement incentives for police/fire chiefs and non-union personnel.

• Approved employment agreement with Chad J. Tolstedt for Public Safety Director (unanimous)
• Ratified memorandums of agreement with Public Safety Bargaining Units for early retirement programs (unanimous)
• Reviewed 2021 Early Retirement Incentive Ordinance - no action, first reading scheduled for Oct 18
• Reviewed resolution on voluntary early retirement incentives for Police and Fire Chiefs - no action
• Reviewed resolution on voluntary early retirement for non-union personnel - no action

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is approving reimbursable costs and tax capture distributions, including a $1.58 million Brownfield Bond certification and a $388,347.76 summer TIF distribution. The board also discussed future development projects and administrative fund carryover.

• Certified Brownfield Bond costs of $1,582,355.04 through September 30, 2021, with $33,943.40 reimbursement to the City
• Approved $388,347.76 Summer 2021 TIF capture distribution
• Approved $25,037.27 administrative tax capture carryover to 2021-22 fiscal year
• Accepted Act 381 Annual Report to the State of Michigan for 2019 tax year
• Discussed potential future development projects including Whistlestop, La-Z-Boy, and former Masonic Temple

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved certifying $1,582,355.04 in Brownfield Bond eligible costs through September 30, 2021, including a $33,943.40 reimbursement to the City. The board also approved the distribution of $388,347.76 in Summer 2021 tax increment captures across multiple sites. Additionally, the November regular meeting was moved from November 11 to November 10, 2021, due to the City holiday.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved additional AKT Peerless invoices totaling $6,694.32 (unanimous)
• Certified Brownfield Bond eligible costs of $1,582,355.04 and approved $33,943.40 reimbursement to City (unanimous)
• Approved Summer 2021 TIF capture distribution of $388,347.76 (unanimous)
• Moved November regular meeting to November 10, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve minutes, vote on a $50,000 professional engineering services contract for wastewater system corrective action plan support, elect three members to the Michigan Municipal League Liability and Property Pool Board of Directors, and proclaim Halloween trick-or-treat hours. The agenda also includes a preliminary report and other routine items.

• $50,000 contract with Fishbeck for hydraulic modeling and CAP program support
• Vote for MML Liability and Property Pool Board: Robert E. Clark, Thad Beard, Dan Swallow
• Proclamation of Halloween trick-or-treat night on Oct. 31, 2021, 6-8 p.m.
• Approval of minutes from Sep 20, 2021 meetings

The Monroe City Council approved the consent agenda, which included vendor payments totaling $1,051,928.16, a $50,000 wastewater consulting contract, a $60,737.60 sewer cleaning change order, a $70,600 water treatment equipment purchase, and a $22,000 tree purchase. The council also unanimously approved appointments to the Trails Advisory Committee. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved consent agenda including $1,051,928.16 vendor payments (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 Fishbeck wastewater consulting contract (consent agenda)
• Approved $60,737.60 sewer cleaning change order with Taplin Group (consent agenda)
• Approved $70,600 water treatment equipment purchase from Walker Process (consent agenda)
• Approved $22,000 tree purchase for fall planting (consent agenda)
• Approved Trails Advisory Committee appointments (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Council will review the Monroe County Opportunity Program (MCOP) fiscal year 2021-22 budget. Discussion includes a request for CDBG-CV funding to provide resident rental and mortgage assistance. Additionally, officials will present details regarding security and ADA improvements for the first floor of City Hall.

• Review of MCOP FY 2021-22 budget including a $182,000 City contribution
• Discussion of $150,000 CDBG-CV funding request for rental and mortgage assistance
• Presentation on first floor City Hall security and ADA improvements

The Monroe City Council held a special meeting on October 4, 2021, reviewing reports on the MCOP FY 2021-22 budget for the Opportunity Center, a CDBG subrecipient agreement, and first-floor City Hall security and ADA improvements. The council unanimously approved a motion to authorize the City Attorney to start litigation against 315 E. Second St. regarding blight conditions. The meeting also included a closed executive session to review attorney-client privileged correspondence.

• Approved motion to enter closed executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to reconvene to open session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to authorize litigation against 315 E. Second St. for blight (unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve several wastewater and water department items, including a $23,200 software purchase, a sludge hauling and disposal contract revision totaling $445,975.28, and an amendment to the water agreement with Ida Township. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings. All items are up for decision, not just discussion.

• Approve $23,200 purchase of eLogger software for Wastewater Department (sole source)
• Approve sludge hauling and disposal revisions for FY 2021-2022, total $445,975.28
• Approve first amendment to water agreement between City of Monroe and Ida Township
• Approve minutes from Sep 7, 13, and 20, 2021 meetings

The City Council approved a 2% increase for all pay grades and steps in the non-union pay plan effective September 26, 2021, along with a $1,500 bonus payment, and directed City Administration to review the compensation plan. The council also approved three ordinances on final reading: amending the Code of Ethics, Fair Housing, and Cable Television Franchises. The consent agenda was accepted, including vendor payments of $724,056.53 and several other items.

• Approved 2% non-union pay plan increase and $1,500 bonus, effective September 26, 2021
• Approved Ordinance 21-007 amending Chapter 58 (Code of Ethics)
• Approved Ordinance 21-008 amending Chapter 327 (Fair Housing)
• Approved Ordinance 21-009 amending Chapter 244 (Cable Television Franchises)
• Accepted consent agenda including vendor payments of $724,056.53
• Approved software purchase from ELogger Inc for $22,100 (plus contingency) for Wastewater System
• Approved First Amendment to Water Agreement with Ida Township
• Approved sludge hauling/disposal purchase orders to four vendors

City Council - Special Meeting

This special meeting is a work session where the City Council will discuss two items: the DTE Fly Ash Agreement, which involves using wastewater effluent instead of potable water for fly ash treatment and disposal from the power plant, and three CDBG Cares Act applications from the Oaks of Righteousness totaling $110,000 for COVID-19-related projects. No final votes are scheduled; the CDBG applications are intended for approval at the October 4 regular meeting.

• Discussion of DTE Fly Ash Agreement for use of wastewater effluent in fly ash treatment/disposal
• Review of three CDBG Cares Act applications from Oaks of Righteousness totaling $110,000
• Applications include shelter staff supplies, Village Market, and shelter bathroom projects
• City received $374,166 in additional CDBG funds for Cares Act projects

The Monroe City Council unanimously approved a closed executive session to discuss labor negotiations, then unanimously reconvened to open session. The council also held discussions on a DTE Fly Ash Agreement and reviewed CDBG Cares Act project/program applications, with no formal votes taken on these items. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Approved closed executive session for labor negotiations (unanimous)
• Approved reconvening to open session (unanimous)
• Discussed DTE Fly Ash Agreement (no action)
• Reviewed CDBG Cares Act applications (no action)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting agenda for the Monroe City Council. The agenda contains only procedural rules for public participation, including time limits for addressing the council and instructions for submitting written comments. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed.

• No specific agenda items listed

The Monroe City Council held a special meeting on September 13, 2021, and unanimously approved a motion to enter a Closed Executive Session to discuss labor negotiations. The council reconvened to open session at 7:17 PM. City Manager Pastue commented on upcoming agenda items, and council members discussed the anticipated appointment of a Public Safety Director, including the process of the Manager's appointment with Council consent. The meeting adjourned at 8:01 PM.

• Approved unanimously: Motion to convene to Closed Executive Session to discuss Labor Negotiations at 6:00 PM.
• Approved unanimously: Motion to reconvene to Open Session at 7:17 PM.
• Approved unanimously: Motion to adjourn at 8:01 PM.

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved certifying $1,548,411.64 in eligible Brownfield Bond costs through August 31, 2021, including a $86,396.38 reimbursement to the City. They also approved a $1,462,015.26 certification for July, an invoice summary of $11,437.27, and carried over $25,037.27 in administrative funds to the 2021-22 fiscal year. The board accepted the final Act 381 Annual Report for the 2019 tax year. All votes were unanimous with two members excused.

• Approved the regular meeting agenda unanimously.
• Approved the consent agenda, including the August 12, 2021 minutes, an invoice summary of $11,437.27, and June/July 2021 financial reports.
• Approved certifying $1,462,015.26 in Brownfield Bond eligible costs through July 31, 2021, with a $21,433.75 reimbursement to the City.
• Approved the invoice summary through August 6, 2021.
• Approved carrying over $25,037.27 in administrative funds to the 2021-22 fiscal year.
• Approved certifying $1,548,411.64 in Brownfield Bond eligible costs through August 31, 2021, with a $86,396.38 reimbursement to the City.
• Accepted and placed on file the final Act 381 Annual Report to the State of Michigan for the 2019 tax year.
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:15 AM.

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They reviewed the Father Cairns Park conceptual plan, the St. Mary's Garden stormwater and sanitary sewer separation project, tree damage from the August 11 storm, MLK Bridge renovation scoping, and a hangar building assessment at Custer Airport. All items were for discussion only; no decisions were made.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the work session

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council approved the consent agenda, including $2,316,343.66 in vendor payments, a $59,786 contract for wastewater treatment plant repairs, a $84,840.48 purchase for a water distribution boring machine, and a $190,783 water materials bid. They also gave first reading to three ordinances (Code of Ethics, Fair Housing, Cable TV) and accepted a space analysis for the Opportunity Center and Navarre Library, directing staff to explore funding. All votes were unanimous with Council Member Vining excused.

• Approved $2,316,343.66 in vendor payments (unanimous)
• Approved $59,786 contract for wastewater treatment plant repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $84,840.48 purchase for water boring machine (unanimous)
• Awarded $190,783 water distribution materials bid to ETNA and Core & Main (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment transferring $5,000 for economic development (unanimous)
• Approved change order for drainage improvements on S. Monroe St. ($34,405) (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to ordinances on Code of Ethics, Fair Housing, and Cable TV (unanimous)
• Accepted space analysis for Opportunity Center and Navarre Library (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council held a special meeting on August 30, 2021, with six members present and one excused. They received a presentation on the Navarre Library and Opportunity Center Space Analysis, reviewed a proposed Non-Discrimination Ordinance and a proposed Reasonable Contractor/Pre-Qualification Ordinance, and discussed Capital Improvements Program/ARPA funding priorities. The council unanimously approved motions to convene into closed session for attorney-client privileged correspondence and land acquisition, to reconvene to open session, and to adjourn. No final decisions were made on the ordinances or funding priorities, which were only discussed.

• Approved unanimously a motion to convene into closed session for attorney-client privileged correspondence and land acquisition at 7:59 pm
• Approved unanimously a motion to reconvene to open session at 9:17 pm
• Approved unanimously a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:36 pm

City Council - Special Meeting

The Monroe City Council convened a special meeting and unanimously approved a closed executive session to discuss labor negotiations. After the closed session, the council reconvened in open session and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved closed executive session for labor negotiations (unanimous)
• Reconvened to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council unanimously ratified five-year collective bargaining agreements with the POAM (police/fire) and COAM unions, subject to the Public Safety Director creating job descriptions consistent with the public safety reorganization. The council also approved a $20,000 partnership agreement with the Monroe County Business Development Corporation for fiscal year 2022, despite a request to increase it to $25,000. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda, were approved unanimously.

• Ratified five-year collective bargaining agreement with POAM (unanimous)
• Ratified five-year collective bargaining agreement with COAM (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 partnership agreement with Monroe County Business Development Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda, including $875,190.81 in vendor payments (unanimous)
• Awarded $33,555 bid for Water Treatment Plant Clarifier #3 dome roof repair (consent)
• Awarded $92,975.23 contract for 2021 Pavement Marking Program (consent)
• Awarded $338,300 contract for Water System Elevated Tank Improvements (consent)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved the 2021 TIF capture resolution and terminated its administrative support agreement with the Port of Monroe. It also approved the 2019 annual report, changed future meeting times to 8:30 a.m., and re-elected officers. Two items were tabled: the invoice summary and the Brownfield Bond cost certification.

• Approved TIF Summer & Winter 2021 Capture resolution (unanimous)
• Approved termination of Port of Monroe administrative services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2019 Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Annual Report (unanimous)
• Changed future monthly meeting time to 8:30 a.m. (unanimous)
• Re-elected same slate of officers (unanimous)
• Tabled invoice summary through August 6, 2021 (unanimous)
• Tabled Brownfield Bond cost certification of $1,462,015.26 (unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve a preliminary accounts payable report covering checks from July 20 to August 2, 2021, totaling over $300,000. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from two July 19 meetings. No other substantive policy items are listed.

• Approval of invoices including $85,872.05 to DTE Energy for city facilities
• Approval of $12,974.55 to BCA Transport for sludge hauling
• Approval of $20,123.60 to Elhorn Engineering for corrosion inhibitor
• Approval of $10,647.00 to Fishbeck Thompson Carr & Huber for engineering consulting
• Approval of $9,100.00 to Revize LLC for website redesign

The Council approved a resolution to terminate the Custer Monument Community Engagement/Facilitation Project by a 5-1 vote, with Council Member Felder dissenting. The decision followed public comments both for and against the Custer statue. The Council also approved the consent agenda, which included vendor payments, a park amenities contract, and ratification of two collective bargaining agreements.

• Approved resolution to terminate Custer Monument Community Engagement/Facilitation Project (5-1)
• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda, including vendor payments of $499,724.38 (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Penchura LLC for Mason Run Central Park amenities ($53,901.86) and authorized $8,984 transfer from Capital Projects Fund
• Awarded contract to Penshura LLC for Arbor Lorain Park play equipment replacement ($46,849.70)
• Ratified four-year collective bargaining agreement with COMEA-1 Bargaining Unit (effective Aug 2, 2021)
• Ratified four-year collective bargaining agreement with COMEA-2 Bargaining Unit (effective Aug 2, 2021)
• Appointed Mayor Clark as official representative for Michigan Municipal League Annual Meeting (Sept 22, 2021)

City Council - Special Meeting

The provided document contains procedural rules regarding public comment and auxiliary aids for the meeting. No specific legislative or business items are listed on this agenda.

The Monroe City Council met in special session, received a presentation on eligible uses of American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds, and then unanimously approved a motion to enter closed executive session to discuss attorney-client privileged correspondence, land acquisition, and labor negotiations. The council reconvened in open session and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved motion to convene closed executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to reconvene to open session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council is holding a work session to receive a presentation from Fitch & Associates on a police and fire optimization analysis. This is a discussion item, with no formal decisions scheduled. The agenda is otherwise limited to procedural items.

• Fitch & Associates presentation on police and fire optimization analysis

The City Council held a work session where Fitch & Associates presented a Public Safety Operational Assessment with recommendations for police and fire services. No formal decisions were made; the presentation and discussion were informational. The city attorney also discussed correspondence to Monroe Charter Township.

• Heard Fitch & Associates presentation on police and fire optimization (no vote)
• Discussed correspondence to Monroe Charter Township (no action)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to adopt the 2021-2026 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan and the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan, and to adopt a resolution on police and fire operations policy. They will also consider several consent agenda items, including vendor payments, a microsurfacing contract, sidewalk and concrete reconstruction change orders, an emergency water main repair, a property purchase option extension, and a cross-connection control program extension. A public hearing will be held for the CDBG plan before adoption.

• Adoption of 2021-2026 CDBG Consolidated Plan and 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan
• Resolution adopting police and fire operations policy
• Change order for sidewalk installation on East Eighth and Jerome Streets ($42,000)
• Change order for Theadore Drive concrete reconstruction ($190,494.25)
• Emergency water main repair at Davis Swale, South Dixie Highway ($15,732)

The City Council approved a resolution adopting policies related to police and fire operations, amended to remove the qualifier inclusive of lieutenants under Fire Minimal Staffing. The council also adopted the 2021-2026 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan and the 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan, and approved correspondence to Monroe Charter Township. All three actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved amended police and fire operations policy resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021-2026 CDBG Consolidated Plan and 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved correspondence to Monroe Charter Township (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda including $1,093,789.51 in vendor payments (unanimous)
• Approved change order for new sidewalks on East Eighth and Jerome Streets for $42,000 (consent)
• Awarded change order for Theadore Drive concrete reconstruction to E.R. Zeiler Excavating for $190,494.25 (consent)
• Authorized emergency water main repair change order to Salenbien Trucking & Excavating for $15,732 (consent)
• Approved third extension to Maul property purchase option through July 1, 2022 (consent)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will consider approving minutes, an invoice summary, and certifying $1,395,762.77 in Brownfield Bond reimbursable costs through June 30, 2021, including a $14,401.75 reimbursement to the City. The agenda also includes routine approvals of prior meeting minutes and invoices.

• Certify Brownfield Bond reimbursable costs of $1,395,762.77 and reimburse City $14,401.75
• Approve invoice summary totaling $6,330.18 for June 2021 services
• Approve minutes of June 10, 2021 regular meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority certified $1,395,762.77 in eligible costs for reimbursement or direct payment from the Brownfield Bond through June 30, 2021, and approved a $14,401.75 reimbursement to the City. The board also approved the consent agenda, including an amended invoice summary adding $17,533.74 for PFM and $23,500.00 for Miller Canfield. Staff provided updates on the La-Z-Boy site, Whistlestop site, and MAECO, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Certified $1,395,762.77 in Brownfield Bond eligible costs through June 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $14,401.75 reimbursement to the City (unanimous)
• Approved amended invoice summary adding $17,533.74 (PFM) and $23,500.00 (Miller Canfield) (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including June 10, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve minutes from several June meetings and to consider a preliminary accounts payable report covering checks from June 22 to July 6, 2021, totaling over $500,000. The agenda includes routine approvals and a fact sheet on the AP preliminary report, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 19 and June 21 meetings
• AP preliminary report includes $63,551.06 to Blue Cross Blue Shield for July premiums
• $40,037.05 to DTE Energy for utility bills
• $156,222.89 to State of Michigan (PILOT payment and school funding)
• $20,521.00 to Griggs Southern Sportz for tactical security golf cart upgrade

The Monroe City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the Downtown Development Authority ordinance (Ordinance 21-006), authorized the execution of closing documents for a real estate exchange, and ratified the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement. The council also accepted the consent agenda, including vendor payments of $1,235,547.03, and held public hearings with no comments on the CDBG plan and the DDA ordinance.

• Approved Ordinance 21-006 amending DDA ordinance (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of closing documents for real estate exchange (unanimous)
• Ratified Teamsters collective bargaining agreement (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda including vendor payments of $1,235,547.03 (unanimous)
• Added ratification of Teamsters contract to agenda (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

This agenda for the July 6, 2021 special meeting contains only the standard rules of procedure for public comment and disability accommodations. No specific business items, ordinances, or decisions are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Public comment rules: 3-minute limit, name and address required
• Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer before the meeting
• Disability accommodations available with one week's notice

The Monroe City Council convened a special meeting on July 6, 2021, and unanimously approved a motion to enter closed session for labor negotiations at 6:05 PM. They reconvened to open session at 7:28 PM and then adjourned. No other business was conducted.

• Approved unanimously to convene to closed session for labor negotiations at 6:05 PM.
• Approved unanimously to reconvene to open session at 7:28 PM.
• Approved unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:28 PM.

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting agenda for the Monroe City Council. The agenda contains only procedural rules for public participation, including time limits for addressing the council and instructions for submitting written comments. No specific business items, votes, or discussions are listed.

• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer before the meeting
• Auxiliary aids available for individuals with disabilities upon one week's notice

The Monroe City Council met in special session and unanimously approved a motion to convene a closed executive session to review attorney/client privileged correspondence. The council then unanimously approved a motion to reconvene in open session at 6:44 PM, followed by a unanimous motion to adjourn. No other business was conducted.

• Approved motion to convene to closed session to review attorney/client privileged correspondence (unanimous).
• Approved motion to reconvene to open session at 6:44 PM (unanimous).
• Approved motion to adjourn at 6:44 PM (unanimous).

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on Ordinance 21-005, which amends water system development fees and related service rules, with adoption recommended. The council will also consider a first reading of Ordinance 21-006, a housekeeping update to the Downtown Development Authority ordinance.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 21-005, amending water system development fees (e.g., $2,000 for 5/8-inch meter, up to $645,000 for 12-inch) and service line responsibilities
• First reading of Ordinance 21-006, updating DDA ordinance to align with Public Act 57 of 2018 and changing board member titles
• Water ordinance includes lead and copper rule compliance and cost-sharing for service pipe replacements

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution terminating the local declaration of a state of emergency related to COVID-19. It also gave final approval to Ordinance 21-005, amending water code sections, and placed Ordinance 21-006 (Downtown Development Authority amendments) on first reading with a public hearing set for July 6, 2021. The council approved a resolution urging increased federal funding for the River Raisin National Battlefield Park and updated its regular meeting agenda format.

• Approved resolution terminating the COVID-19 state of emergency (unanimous).
• Approved Ordinance 21-005 amending water code sections 699-07, 699-23, 699-32, and 699-36 (unanimous).
• Placed Ordinance 21-006 (Downtown Development Authority amendments) on first reading; public hearing set for July 6, 2021.
• Approved resolution urging Congress to increase federal base funding for River Raisin National Battlefield Park (unanimous).
• Adopted resolution updating the City Council regular meeting agenda format (unanimous).
• Awarded professional services contract to Mannik & Smith for $42,348 for topographic surveys (unanimous).
• Approved appointments to city boards and commissions (unanimous).
• Accepted consent agenda including vendor payments of $1,627,775 and various purchase orders (unanimous).

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council work session will discuss updates on the Attorney General's review of proposed charter amendments for the Board of Review, a plan to reopen more parks and recreation programs as COVID-19 restrictions lift, a presentation on the 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan, and the Tree Advisory Committee's potential responsibilities. No formal votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and information.

• Discussion of Board of Review charter amendment after Attorney General's Office review
• Parks and Recreation update on reopening programs as COVID-19 restrictions lift
• Presentation on 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan, including Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program overview
• Discussion of Tree Advisory Committee's scope, including policy development, maintenance plan review, and Arbor Day promotion

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They discussed a Board of Review Charter Amendment, received updates on Parks and Recreation and the 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan, and reviewed topics for the Tree Advisory Committee. Mayor Clark also discussed lifting the COVID-19 State of Emergency, and the City Attorney presented a proposed resolution to rescind prior COVID-19 resolutions.

• Discussed Board of Review Charter Amendment (no action)
• Received Parks and Recreation update (no action)
• Reviewed 2022 CDBG Annual Action Plan (no action)
• Discussed Tree Advisory Committee topics (no action)
• Discussed proposed resolution to rescind COVID-19 resolutions (no action)

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting agenda that contains only procedural boilerplate: the chamber rules for public comment, including the three-minute speaking limit, the process for submitting written comments, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities. No substantive decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker
• Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer before the meeting
• Auxiliary aids available with one week's notice to the City Clerk/Treasurer

The Monroe City Council convened a special meeting on June 19, 2021, and unanimously approved a motion to enter a closed executive session to discuss labor negotiations and attorney-client privileged correspondence. The council reconvened to open session and adjourned shortly thereafter. No substantive decisions were made during the open portion of the meeting.

• Approved motion to convene closed session on labor negotiations and attorney-client privileged correspondence (unanimous)
• Approved motion to reconvene to open session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will review and vote on routine financial items, including minutes, a financial report, and an invoice summary. The main actions are certifying $728,965.31 in TIF-eligible infrastructure costs and $1,356,230.67 in Brownfield Bond reimbursable costs, with a reimbursement to the city upon bond closing. They will also consider approving environmental services proposals for the former Whistlestop site.

• Certify TIF Reimbursement Eligible Infrastructure Costs of $728,965.31 through May 31, 2021
• Certify Brownfield Bond reimbursable costs of $1,356,230.67 and approve reimbursement to the City upon bond closing
• Approve AKT Peerless environmental services proposals for 201 West Front Street and 110 and 120 Harrison Street for $19,760.00
• Approve invoice summary totaling $13,830.18, including $11,262.00 to S&P Global for bond analytical services
• Place May 31, 2021 financial report on file

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority certified $1,356,230.67 in costs eligible for reimbursement from the Brownfield Bond through May 31, 2021, and approved reimbursing the City the same amount upon bond closing. The board also approved $19,760 in environmental services for the former Whistlestop site (201 W. Front St. and 110/120 Harrison St.) and terminated a $20,000 proposal for the MAECO site. Additionally, the board certified $728,965.31 in TIF-eligible infrastructure costs for the La-Z-Boy site.

• Approved the agenda as presented (unanimous).
• Adopted May 13, 2021 meeting minutes as amended to show Commissioner Hensley present (unanimous).
• Approved consent agenda items 6.2 (financial report) and 6.3 (invoice summary) (unanimous).
• Certified $728,965.31 in TIF-eligible infrastructure costs for the La-Z-Boy site through May 31, 2021 (unanimous).
• Certified $1,356,230.67 in Brownfield Bond-eligible costs and approved reimbursement to the City upon bond closing (unanimous).
• Terminated the previously approved $20,000 environmental proposal for the MAECO site (unanimous).
• Approved $19,760 in environmental services for the Whistlestop site and authorized the Chairman to execute agreements (unanimous).
• Adjourned at 9:30 a.m. (unanimous).

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council will consider two main items: a resolution authorizing the Port of Monroe to sell about 201 acres of vacant land to Monroe Solar LLC for a solar array, and a decision on salary recommendations from the Local Officers' Compensation Commission (LOCC). The land sale requires a two-thirds affirmative vote. The salary recommendations include increases for council members, the mayor, and the clerk-treasurer, effective January 1, 2022, unless rejected by a two-thirds council vote.

• Resolution to authorize Option to Purchase and Sale of Property by Port of Monroe to Monroe Solar LLC for about 201 acres (Parcel 1: ~152 acres west of I-75, north of Plum Creek, east of CN Railway; Parcel 2: ~49.15 acres west of I-75, south of East Front Street) at $5,000 per acre, with $10,000 option fee
• LOCC salary recommendations: $500 annual increase for council members, $1,000 for mayor, clerk-treasurer salary to $80,145 (2022) and $81,748 (2023), effective January 1, 2022
• Council may reject LOCC salary determinations by two-thirds vote; if rejected, existing salaries prevail
• Monroe Solar is affiliated with Ventower, a wind turbine tower manufacturer at the Port
• Option term is 2 years, extendable up to two additional 1-year periods for $5,000 each

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the Port of Monroe to enter into an option to purchase and sale agreement with Monroe Solar LLC for property. The council also rejected the LOCC salary recommendation for Mayor and Council, but accepted the recommendation for the Clerk-Treasurer. Several consent agenda items were approved, including vendor payments and contracts for water/wastewater treatment chemicals, sludge hauling, radio upgrades, sidewalk replacement, and building repairs.

• Approved resolution authorizing Port of Monroe property option/sale to Monroe Solar LLC (unanimous)
• Rejected LOCC salary recommendation for Mayor and Council (unanimous)
• Accepted LOCC salary recommendation for Clerk-Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-005, second reading set for 6/21/2021 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Metropolitan Areas Protection and Standardization Act of 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,023,176.25 in vendor payments (unanimous)
• Awarded water treatment chemical contracts totaling $330,260 (unanimous)
• Awarded sludge hauling/disposal contracts totaling $502,755.58 (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council work session will discuss several items, including a proposed charter amendment for the Board of Review, the format of regular meeting agendas, an amendment to the River Raisin Heritage Corridor East Master Plan, and the establishment of a tree advisory committee. They will also receive an update on the Trails Advisory Committee. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Discussion of proposed Board of Review charter amendment
• Discussion of River Raisin Heritage Corridor East Master Plan amendment (funded in FY 2021-22 budget)
• Discussion on establishing a tree advisory committee (standalone vs. incorporating into Commission on the Environment)
• Update on Trails Advisory Committee following November 2020 two-mill levy for streets, sidewalks, and trails
• Discussion of City Council regular meeting agenda format

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting agenda containing only the standard rules of the chamber for public comment. No specific business items, ordinances, contracts, or resolutions are listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Public comment rules: 3-minute limit per speaker
• Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer before the meeting
• ADA accommodation notice with contact information

The Monroe City Council met in special session and voted 5-0 to enter closed executive session for a quarterly legal update on pending litigation involving Tina Marie Carroll, Lesly Pompy, Micks-Ham (consolidated with other appellate cases), and La-Z-Boy Incorporated. The council then unanimously reconvened in open session and adjourned at 6:31 PM. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for legal update (5-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene to open session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn at 6:31 PM (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special City Council meeting agenda containing only the standard rules of procedure for public comment and disability accommodations. No substantive business items, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer before the meeting
• Disability accommodations available with one week's notice

The Monroe City Council met in special session and unanimously approved entering a closed executive session to discuss labor negotiations and attorney-client privileged correspondence. The council reconvened in open session and adjourned without taking any substantive public action or votes on policy matters.

• Approved motion to convene closed session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to reconvene to open session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Pension Board - Work Session

This is the agenda for a Monroe, MI Pension Board work session on May 19, 2021. The agenda contains only procedural rules for public comment and disability accommodations, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• Public comment rules: 3-minute limit, name/address required
• Written comments may be submitted to Clerk/Treasurer before meeting
• Disability accommodations available with one week's notice

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council work session will discuss two code enforcement issues: parking recreational vehicles in front yards and an update on the Blight Sweep. They will also review requests from property owners to buy city-owned vacant lots, and discuss a formal tree planting and removal policy.

• Discussion of citations for boats parked in driveways under blight code §210-2
• Blight Sweep update west of Monroe to alley west of Harrison, south of Third Street
• Request to convey 402 Almyra Ave. to owner of 404 Almyra Ave.
• Request to convey 1118 E. 6th St. to owner of 1122 E. 6th St.
• Offer of $1,200 to purchase 635 Winchester St.

The Monroe City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed code enforcement issues, a tree planting policy, and city property conveyance requests, with public comments from two residents on blight enforcement.

• Discussed code enforcement issues; no action taken
• Discussed tree planting policy; no action taken
• Reviewed city property conveyance requests; no action taken

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council approved an addendum to the professional services agreement with MKSK for the La-Z-Boy site redevelopment, not to exceed $100,600, and authorized the administration to execute it and amend the budget. The council also approved a memorandum of understanding with Bird Rides, LLC for electric scooter deployment, and amended the Downtown Development Authority's tax increment financing plan to include a $3,000,000 contingency line item. All three actions were approved unanimously, with Council Member Germani excused.

• Approved MKSK addendum for La-Z-Boy site redevelopment, not to exceed $100,600 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Bird Rides, LLC for electric scooter deployment (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Downtown Development Authority's TIF plan, adding $3,000,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, vendor payments of $1,627,945.46, and multiple purchases (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with University of Michigan-Dearborn for archaeological research (unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to consider several financial and property-related items, including a public hearing and resolution for a 12-year Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption for Backyard Products, LLC at 1000 Ternes Drive, and an amendment to increase the city's full faith and credit pledge for Brownfield bonds from $2.3 million to $3.0 million. The council will also review the 2020 property tax reports for ad valorem and IFT, OPT, and DNR-PILT properties.

• Public hearing and resolution for 12-year Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption for Backyard Products, LLC at 1000 Ternes Drive, with $3.1M investment
• Amendment to increase Brownfield bond pledge from $2.3M to $3.0M for La-Z-Boy site redevelopment
• 2020 Ad Valorem Property Tax Collection Report
• 2020 Property Tax Report for IFT, OPT, and DNR-PILT

The Monroe City Council approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $2.28 million water main and resurfacing contract, a $65,000 demolition contract for the Central Fire Station, and a $270,000 purchase agreement for 201 W. Front St. They also approved a 12-year tax exemption for Backyard Products, LLC and a Brownfield bond pledge amendment. All votes were unanimous, with Council Member John Iacoangeli excused.

• Approved 2021 Water Main and Resurfacing Program contract to Salenbien Trucking & Excavating, Inc. for $2,282,455.20 (unanimous)
• Awarded Central Fire Station demolition contract to Salenbien Trucking & Excavating, Inc. for $65,000, terminating previous contract with Thomas Trucking Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement for 201 W. Front St and adjacent parcels for $270,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted 12-year Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption for Backyard Products, LLC at 1000 Ternes Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted Brownfield Bond Full Faith and Credit Pledge Amendment (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including vendor payments of $845,279.55, leaf bag purchase, street light installation, swap loader financing, sewer change order, and blight report (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council is holding a work session to discuss requests from property owners to convey three city-owned vacant parcels: 402 Almyra Ave., 1118 E. 6th St., and 635 Winchester St. The owners want to combine the lots with their own properties for yard expansion; one owner offered $1,200 for the Winchester lot. No decisions are being made at this meeting; the Council is providing feedback on whether to keep or convey the properties.

• 402 Almyra Ave.: owner of 404 Almyra Ave. requests conveyance to combine parcels; no building planned, possible privacy fence
• 1118 E. 6th St.: owner of 1122 E. 6th St. requests conveyance to add to yard; no structures planned
• 635 Winchester St.: owner of 639 Winchester St. offers $1,200 to purchase the vacant lot; may build a garage in the future
• All requests are for feedback only; no formal action at this work session

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting agenda containing only the standard rules of procedure for public comment and disability accommodations. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed for the City Council to consider.

• Public comment rules: 3-minute limit, name/address required
• Written comment cards may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer
• Disability accommodation notice: one week's notice required

The Monroe City Council convened a special meeting and unanimously approved entering a closed executive session to discuss labor negotiations and land acquisition. The council reconvened to open session and adjourned without taking any substantive public decisions. No votes on policy or contracts occurred during the open portion of the meeting.

• Approved motion to convene closed executive session on labor negotiations and land acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved motion to reconvene to open session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council will receive a presentation from the Monroe County Museum System regarding the upcoming May 4th millage for funding renewal and increase. The current .1 operating millage expires in 2022 and generated $621,634 in 2020. The presentation covers the museum's strategic plan and funding needs.

• Presentation on Monroe County Museum System May 4th millage
• Current .1 operating millage expires in 2022
• Millage generated $621,634 in 2020
• Strategic plan 'Vision for a New Decade' presented

The Monroe City Council unanimously approved the FY2022 budget ordinance, amendments to fire prevention code, and a new chapter on recreational fires. It also approved a purchase agreement for 212 East Front Street, a $270,000 cash advance to the Port of Monroe, and a property exchange with the Monroe County Fair Association. A motion to acquire an ambulance from the City of Wayne passed 5-2.

• Approved FY2022 budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved fire prevention code amendments (unanimous)
• Approved recreational fires ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved purchase agreement for 212 East Front St (unanimous)
• Approved $270,000 cash advance to Port of Monroe (unanimous)
• Approved property exchange at 3561 South Custer Rd (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance acquisition from City of Wayne (5-2)
• Approved blight assessment roll excluding $4,528.50 invoice (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council is holding a work session to continue discussions on a possible marijuana ordinance, focusing on where retail operations could be allowed, and to review the Downtown Development Authority's fiscal year 2021-22 budget. No final decisions are expected; the session is for discussion and review.

• Presentation of DDA Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget by Coordinator Annette Knowles
• Continued discussion on marijuana ordinance, considering retail operations on Telegraph Road and Downtown
• Potential elimination of all marijuana establishment types except retail
• Discussion of special land use considerations for retail marijuana locations
• Possible scheduling of public comment on ordinance framework

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes. They received a presentation on the Downtown Development Authority FY 2021-22 budget and discussed potential areas for retail marijuana sales. The city manager recommended postponing action on delinquent high grass and weed invoices and pulling a $4,528.50 blight invoice due to publication issues.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during work session
• Discussed DDA FY 2021-22 budget presentation
• Discussed potential areas for retail marijuana sales
• Recommended pulling item 3110 (delinquent high grass/weed invoices) from action
• Recommended pulling individual blight invoice of $4,528.50

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Monroe City Council. The agenda consists solely of procedural rules for public participation, including how to address the Council, time limits, and submission of written comments. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Public speakers must state name and address, limited to 3 minutes
• No time-sharing or relinquishing time to others
• Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer before the meeting
• Disability accommodations available with one week's notice

The council convened a special meeting, unanimously approved a motion to enter closed session to discuss land acquisition, then reconvened and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved motion to convene closed session on land acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved motion to reconvene to open session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn at 7:25 PM (unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council will hold the first reading of the FY2021-22 budget ordinance (21-002), which includes a $19.57 million General Fund budget, millage levies, and fee changes. The council will also consider a resolution supporting the Monroe County Technology Enhancement Millage renewal on the May 4, 2021 ballot, and proclaim April 2021 as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The budget is scheduled for a public hearing and final adoption on April 19, 2021.

• First reading of Budget Ordinance 21-002 for FY ending June 30, 2022; General Fund budget $19,572,216
• Resolution supporting Monroe County Technology Enhancement Millage renewal (May 4, 2021 ballot)
• Proclamation of April 2021 as Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Proposed millage levies: 14.6424 general, 0.47 fire station, 0.0519 economic development, 0.52 bridge, 2.0155 refuse, 2.0 road, 0.9018 LETC
• Budget includes $40,000 for Heritage Corridor Plan update and $15,000 for police video surveillance equipment

The Monroe City Council approved the Monroe County Technology Enhancement Millage Renewal unanimously, and also approved a resolution to terminate the brownfield redevelopment plan at 1150 Ternes Drive. Several ordinances were introduced for the first time, including the FY2022 budget and fire prevention amendments, and will be considered again on April 19. The council also scheduled a public hearing for May 3 on a tax exemption for Backyard Products, LLC, and approved the consent agenda with various purchases and contracts.

• Approved Monroe County Technology Enhancement Millage Renewal (unanimous)
• Approved termination of brownfield redevelopment plan at 1150 Ternes Drive (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for May 3 on Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption for Backyard Products, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,202,414.44 in vendor payments (unanimous)
• Approved Laserfiche software conversion to subscription for $19,925.95 (consent)
• Awarded $15,085.56 contract for police patrol vehicle equipment to Winder Police Equipment (consent)
• Awarded $57,024.00 contract for stump grinder to Vermeer Corporation (consent)
• Awarded $24,558.00 contract for E. Front Street FIX Program to Williams Painting (consent)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will continue its discussion on whether to allow retail marijuana establishments, following a prior consensus to eliminate all other types. Staff will review commercial corridors, including Telegraph Road and Downtown, for potential retail locations. The council will consider where, how many, and under what special conditions retail uses might be allowed, and may schedule a public comment period before drafting ordinances.

• Continued discussion on a possible marihuana ordinance
• Review of commercial corridors for retail marijuana operations
• Potential retail locations on Telegraph Road and Downtown
• Possible public comment period before drafting ordinances

The Monroe City Council held a brief work session on April 5, 2021, and the only substantive item, continued discussion of the marijuana ordinance, was moved to a future meeting. No decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned after about one minute.

• Moved discussion of the marijuana ordinance to a future meeting.

City Council - Work Session Meeting

This is a work session agenda for the Monroe City Council. The agenda contains only procedural rules for public comment and disability accommodations, with no specific business items listed for discussion or decision.

• Public comment rules: 3-minute limit, name and address required
• Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer before the meeting
• Disability accommodations available with one week's notice

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council is holding a work session to discuss three main topics: an update on COVID-19 policies, a proposal from Bird electric scooter company to launch a scooter-sharing service in the city, and a potential amendment to the fire code regarding open burning. The COVID-19 update includes continuation of the Mayor's State of Emergency, remote meeting allowances, special event planning, and city facility access. The Bird proposal outlines a partnership with a local operator, a fleet of 50 scooters, and a memorandum of understanding. The fire code discussion is in early stages with city staff and the City Attorney.

• Continuation of Mayor's COVID-19 State of Emergency, allowing remote meetings until March 31, 2021
• Bird electric scooter proposal: 50 vehicles, launch April 1, $1 start plus per-minute fee
• Memorandum of Understanding with Bird includes $1M liability insurance requirement
• Parks and recreation reopening plan: restrooms open, no hand sanitizer provided, COVID guidelines posted
• Discussion of amending Chapter 345 of City Code on fire prevention and open burning

The Monroe City Council held a work session on March 15, 2021, with no formal votes or decisions made. The council discussed several topics, including a COVID-19 policy update, a Bird Scooters proposal, a fire code amendment and open burn requirements, the purchase of a used ambulance, the fiscal year 2021-22 proposed budget, and delinquent invoices on the tax roll. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm.

• No formal decisions were made; the meeting was a discussion-only work session.

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council will hold two public hearings: one on proposed Ordinance 21-001, which would amend Chapter 127 of the Retirement System Ordinance, and another on the Downtown Development Authority's amended Tax Increment Financing and Development Plan (Development Plan #5). The TIF plan updates the downtown district boundaries and supersedes previous plans. The council will also take public comments, with a three-minute limit per speaker.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 21-001, amendment to Chapter 127, Retirement System Ordinance
• Public hearing on Downtown Development Authority TIF and Development Plan (Development Plan #5)
• TIF plan removes underperforming parcels and adds properties with redevelopment potential
• Development Plan #5 supersedes previous plans #1-4
• Citizen comments accepted from podium or via card submitted to Clerk/Treasurer

The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 21-001, amending Chapter 127 of the Retirement System Ordinance, after a public hearing with no comments. The Council also unanimously approved a $17,000 contract with Kohler Architects for a space analysis at the Opportunity Center at ALCC and Navarre Library, with a total encumbrance of $19,950 including a 15% contingency. The consent agenda was accepted, including approval of minutes and vendor payments of $2,203,627.39. The Council also set public hearings for April 19, 2021, on delinquent blight and weed/grass cutting invoices.

• Approved Ordinance 21-001 (Retirement System Ordinance amendment) unanimously.
• Approved $17,000 contract with Kohler Architects for space analysis at Opportunity Center and Navarre Library, with $19,950 total encumbrance.
• Accepted consent agenda, including minutes and vendor payments of $2,203,627.39.
• Set public hearing for April 19, 2021, on delinquent blight/board up resolution.
• Set public hearing for April 19, 2021, on delinquent weed & grass cutting invoices.
• Approved motion to convene closed executive session for litigation and land acquisition discussions.
• Approved motion to reconvene to open session after executive session.
• Approved motion to adjourn at 8:50 PM.

City Council - Work Session Meeting

This is a work session agenda containing only the standard rule of the chamber for public comment, including the three-minute speaking limit and procedures for submitting written comments. No specific policy items, ordinances, or contracts are listed for discussion or decision.

• Public comment limit of three minutes per speaker
• Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer before the meeting
• Auxiliary aids available for individuals with disabilities upon one week's notice

The City Council held a work session to discuss a potential marihuana ordinance, covering various variables. No formal decision was made; the discussion was informational. A township representative expressed concerns about grant money and crime, but no vote or action occurred.

• Discussed marihuana ordinance variables (no action)
• Agreed to continue the work session at 11:00 a.m.

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council work session will discuss a proposal by MCOP and The Opportunity Center to run programming at Labor Park, including a $12,000 seasonal Activities Coordinator position. They will also discuss requests to convey city-owned properties at 1321 E. Third St., 510 and 512 Fernwood Dr., 79 Winchester St., and 1112 East Third (Oaks of Righteousness). Additionally, they will review conceptual plans for City Hall first-floor modifications to improve security, accessibility, and counter efficiency, with a design contract already administratively approved.

• Labor Park programming proposal includes Family Fun Days, Tot Lot, Playground Playdates, nutrition education, summer camps, and outdoor movies
• Proposed $12,000 seasonal Activities Coordinator position (29 hours/week) for Labor Park
• Discussion of property conveyance requests for 1321 E. Third St., 510 and 512 Fernwood Dr., 79 Winchester St., and 1112 East Third
• City Hall first-floor modifications: new entrance doors, ADA-compliant counters, glass barriers, secured access door
• Design contract with Kohler Architecture administratively approved; project to be bid in spring

The Monroe City Council held a work session on March 1, 2021, and discussed several items but took no formal votes. They heard a proposal for programming at Labor Park from MCOP, discussed city-owned property conveyance requests including interest in 1112 E. Third St., and reviewed proposed modifications to City Hall's first floor. The meeting was procedural, with no decisions made.

• Discussed proposed programming at Labor Park presented by MCOP.
• Discussed city property conveyance requests, including interest in 1112 E. Third St.
• Discussed proposed modifications to City Hall first floor and design contract process.

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council is holding the first reading of Ordinance 21-001, which would amend the Retirement System Ordinance to align with the SECURE Act of 2019, raising the required minimum distribution age from 70 1/2 to 72 for pension plan members. The council is also being asked to schedule a public hearing for March 15, 2021, to accept comments on the proposed amendment.

• First reading of Ordinance 21-001 to amend Chapter 127 (Retirement System Ordinance)
• Proposed change: required minimum distribution age from 70 1/2 to 72
• Request to schedule public hearing on March 15, 2021
• Amendment aligns with SECURE Act of 2019 and IRS regulations

The City Council approved a traffic control order to convert Cass and Harrison streets to two-way traffic from 4th to 1st Street, despite resident opposition. The council also awarded contracts for the Central Fire Station demolition ($63,000) and the 2021 Concrete Paving Program ($1,765,788.31). A first reading of a retirement system ordinance amendment was approved, and a change order for demolitions on East Elm Avenue was accepted.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-001 (Retirement System amendment), with second reading and public hearing set for March 15, 2021.
• Awarded Central Fire Station demolition contract to Thomas Trucking Services Inc. for $63,000, with $73,000 encumbered (15% contingency).
• Awarded 2021 Concrete Paving Program contract to E.R. Zeiler Excavating for $1,765,788.31, with $1,940,000 encumbered (10% contingency).
• Approved Traffic Control Order to convert Cass and Harrison to two-way traffic from 4th to 1st Street (4-3 vote).
• Accepted consent agenda, including minutes, vendor payments of $398,902.97, and a change order for two Elm Avenue demolitions ($30,140).
• Approved appointments to boards and commissions and an elections budget amendment.
• Approved bid for Water Treatment Plant Steam Boilers Replacement to Mechanical System Services for $94,100.

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2021-2027 Capital Improvements Program Budget and consider adopting it. The council will also hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to terminate the brownfield redevelopment plan for 1150 Ternes Drive due to lack of construction. Other items include a report on establishing a principal shopping district and a proclamation honoring the SMCC volleyball team.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2021-2027 Capital Improvements Program Budget
• Public hearing to terminate brownfield redevelopment plan for 1150 Ternes Drive (former Knights Inn site)
• Resolution to terminate brownfield plan for 1150 Ternes Drive, citing $5,000,000 planned investment not realized
• Report on establishing a principal shopping district, including proposed boundaries and cost estimates
• Proclamation declaring February 16, 2021 as 'St. Mary Catholic Central High School Volleyball Team Day'

The City Council postponed a decision on terminating the Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for 1150 Ternes Drive until the April 5, 2021 meeting, giving the applicant (Sampal LLC) six weeks to show progress. The council also unanimously approved the FY 2021-2027 Capital Improvements Program budget. Several consent agenda items were accepted, including vendor payments and a traffic signal replacement contract.

• Postponed termination of Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for 1150 Ternes Dr. to April 5, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2021-2027 Capital Improvements Program Budget (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda including vendor payments of $820,792.78 (unanimous)
• Awarded US-24 Traffic Signal Replacement contract to Rauhorn Electric, Inc. for $239,501.00
• Authorized sale of 2010 Combination Vactor/Jet Truck to W.S.I. Industrial Services for $130,000
• Approved change order for West Lorain Street Extended Water Main to Salenbien Trucking & Excavating for $255,093.00
• Approved purchase of mosquito control larvicide from Clarke Mosquito Control for $15,329.10
• Adopted resolution amending Poverty Exemption Guidelines

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council work session will hear presentations and discuss several items: a proposed amendment to the city's retirement ordinance to align with the federal SECURE Act, a proposal to include police vehicles in the Enterprise fleet lease program, COVID-19 recommendations for special events and park reservations, and possible changes to the council agenda format. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Proposed amendment to Retirement Ordinance to adopt SECURE Act's new required minimum distribution age of 72
• Enterprise Fleet Management presentation on including police vehicles in the lease program
• COVID-19 update with recommendations for special events, park programs, and park reservations
• Discussion of City Council agenda format changes, including an alternative to reduce posted meetings

The City Council work session included presentations and discussions on a proposed retirement ordinance amendment, inclusion of police vehicles in the Enterprise Fleet Management plan, COVID-19 updates on special events and park reservations, and a review of agenda formats. No formal votes or decisions were taken during the work session.

• Discussed proposed amendment to Retirement Ordinance (no action)
• Reviewed Enterprise Fleet Management plan including police vehicles (no action)
• Received COVID-19 update on special events and park programs (no action)
• Discussed City Council agenda format options (no action)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council will consider adopting a resolution to start the process of creating a Principal Shopping District in the core downtown, which could lead to a special assessment. They will also vote on scheduling a public hearing for March 15, 2021, on proposed changes to the Downtown Development Authority's tax increment financing plan, including removing three areas and adding the Scott Street Fire Station. Additionally, the council will consider authorizing up to $1.5 million in Michigan Transportation Fund bonds to reconstruct Rose, Telb, Ternes, and Theadore Streets.

• Adopt Principal Shopping District Resolution #1 to begin process for a special assessment in downtown
• Schedule public hearing for March 15, 2021 on DDA tax increment financing and development plan amendments
• Authorize up to $1.5 million in MTF bonds for street reconstruction on Rose, Telb, Ternes, and Theadore Streets
• Bond payments funded by gas tax revenue, with $450,000 from prior CIP budgets
• DDA boundary changes: remove three areas with negative tax increment, add Scott Street Fire Station

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will discuss proposed amendments to the city's poverty exemption policy, which must be updated to comply with Public Act 253 of 2020, and will hear a presentation on converting Cass and Harrison Streets to two-way traffic. The poverty exemption discussion includes adopting new guidelines and possibly a resolution to carry forward exemptions. The street conversion presentation follows a January 19 discussion and includes a cost estimate of approximately $5,000 for signage changes.

• Discussion of proposed amendments to the city's poverty exemption policy due to Public Act 253 of 2020
• Draft 2021 poverty guidelines, applications, and instructions (01-27-21)
• Presentation on Cass and Harrison Street two-way conversion
• Approximately $5,000 in staff time and materials for signage if conversion approved
• Cass Street between First and Front and Harrison Street between First and Second to remain one-way

The City Council held a work session to discuss proposed amendments to the Poverty Exemption Policy and a proposed two-way conversion of Cass and Harrison Streets. No formal votes were taken. Residents raised concerns about safety, parking, and street width, and Council members debated whether to proceed, with some suggesting a six-month trial period. The Council gave no final direction, and the items remain under discussion.

• No formal action taken on Poverty Exemption Policy amendments (discussion only)
• No formal action taken on Cass and Harrison two-way conversion (discussion only)

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting agenda for the Monroe City Council. The agenda contains only procedural information about public comment rules and disability accommodations, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Speakers must state name and address for the record
• Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer before the meeting
• Disability accommodations available with one week's notice

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will discuss converting Cass and Harrison streets from one-way to two-way traffic between Eighth and First Streets, based on recommendations from Engineering, Police, and the City Manager. The proposal includes new parking restrictions, stop signs, and barricades at the city limits. The Council will also discuss updates to the marihuana ordinance and proposed boundary changes for the Principal Shopping District DDA.

• Discussion of converting Cass and Harrison streets to two-way traffic, including proposed Traffic Control Orders 021-007 and 081-004.
• Proposal to install barricades at the south end of Cass Street to close it to vehicular traffic at the city limit.
• Request for Council policy direction on where and how many retail marihuana establishments should be allowed in the city.
• Presentation of a timeline to establish a principal shopping district and amend DDA District boundaries.
• Public comment on the street conversion is scheduled for the February 1 work session.

The City Council held a work session with presentations and discussions on converting Cass and Harrison Streets to two-way traffic, updating marijuana ordinance buffers around schools, daycares, parks, and churches, and proposed DDA boundary changes. No formal votes or decisions were taken; items were for discussion only.

• Discussed Cass-Harrison Streets two-way traffic conversion (no action)
• Discussed marijuana ordinance buffer updates (no action)
• Discussed Principal Shopping District DDA boundary changes (no action)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council will review the 2021 first-quarter report for The Opportunity Center at ALCC, receive a legislative activities update, and consider a change order to the 2020 Building Demolition Program. The change order would add demolition of two properties for $35,660, with a total of $41,000 encumbered including contingency.

• Change order for demolition at 1249 East Elm Avenue ($19,940) and 1222 Franklin Court ($15,720) to Vin-Con, Inc., total $35,660, with $41,000 encumbered including 15% contingency
• 2021 1st Quarter report for The Opportunity Center at ALCC, including a Sharing Garden concept plan
• Legislative activities update from Mark Cochran, Assistant to the City Manager and Economic Development Director

The Monroe City Council approved a change order for the 2020 Building Demolition Program to add two properties (1249 East Elm Avenue and 1222 Franklin Court) at a cost of $35,660, with a total of $41,000 encumbered including a 15% contingency. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included vendor payments of $581,379.55, appointments to boards and commissions, a public hearing date for the FY 2021-2027 Capital Improvements Program, and an engineering services contract for the South Custer Booster Station Expansion. Additionally, the council amended the agenda to add a presentation on the Principle Shopping District DDA Boundary Changes, which was presented but no action was taken.

• Approved $35,660 change order for demolition at 1249 East Elm Ave and 1222 Franklin Ct (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $581,379.55 vendor payments (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to City Boards and Commissions (unanimous)
• Set Feb 16, 2021 as public hearing for FY 2021-2027 Capital Improvements Program (unanimous)
• Approved $83,750 engineering contract for South Custer Booster Station Expansion (unanimous)
• Approved $28,402 change order for storm manhole on Bayview Drive (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to add DDA boundary presentation (unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to consider several routine and financial items, including approving a deficit elimination plan for the Port of Monroe, authorizing vendor payments totaling $859,039.34, and awarding contracts for water infrastructure repairs. The agenda also includes a public hearing on a proposed marihuana ordinance update and discussion of a lawn maintenance contract extension.

• Port of Monroe Deficit Elimination Plan resolution to be submitted to Michigan Department of Treasury
• Vendor payments totaling $859,039.34
• Water Treatment Plant 42" Settled Water Line repairs: $49,596 purchase order from Thompson Pipe Group
• Wastewater Treatment Plant SCADA upgrade: $72,000 for hardware and consulting services
• Holiday Grant budget amendment: $1,600 from Marathon Petroleum Foundation for fire safety equipment

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council work session is dedicated to a presentation of the proposed Capital Improvements Program, focusing on 43 projects totaling $10,243,400 for fiscal year 2021-22. The agenda includes detailed project lists, funding sources, and a multi-year plan through 2027. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and presentation item.

• New Police Station: $6,000,000
• One-Way to Two-Way Conversion: First and Front: $595,000
• Monroe Street Traffic-Calming and Streetscape: $4,490,000
• Sewer System Rehabilitation / Replacement: $8,296,433
• Water Distribution Replacement / Rehabilitation: $837,500

The City Council work session on January 4, 2021, was informational only, with no formal votes or decisions. Staff presented the proposed Capital Improvements Program, including water, wastewater, and engineering projects for 2021-2022, followed by discussion. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 PM.

• No formal decisions made; work session only
• Heard presentation on proposed Capital Improvements Program
• Discussed proposed water and wastewater projects
• Discussed proposed Engineering and Public Services projects for 2021-2022