Muskegon public meetings in 2022
44 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The Muskegon City Commission is meeting to consider a temporary agreement regarding the Muskegon Heights Water Operator. The agenda also includes an opportunity for public comment.
- Temporary agreement for Muskegon Heights Water Operator
City Commission
The meeting includes several items for approval under the consent agenda, such as the sale of 1318 Pine Street and various contract extensions. New business involves a demolition request for 808 Oak Avenue and an agreement regarding Adelaide Pointe. The commission will also recognize police officers and 9/11 event participants.
- Roberts Street Reconstruction Award
- Demolition of 808 Oak Avenue
- Sale of 1318 Pine Street
- 2023 FOP Contract
- Adelaide Pointe Reimbursement Agreement
City Commission
The Muskegon City Commission will hold a worksession to review several city initiatives. Presentations include an update on the senior millage from AgeWell Services and a discussion on brownfield and infill housing. The commission will also review long-term goals and receive updates on the Muskegon Ordinance and Social Equity Program.
- Presentation regarding Senior Millage by Kris Collee of AgeWell Services
- Muskegon Ordinance & Muskegon Social Equity Program update
- Long Term Goals review
- Brownfield and Infill Housing presentation
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss a first quarter budget reforecast. The agenda also includes property sales, stormwater maintenance agreements, and an amendment to the Marihuana Overlay District.
- First Quarter Budget Reforecast
- Amendment to Marihuana Overlay District regarding drive-thrus and signs
- CSX Rail Line Acquisition
- Sale of 522 Ottawa
- Sale of 754 Leonard
City Commission
The Muskegon City Commission meeting includes a presentation on the Regional Transit Authority. The commission will review several items for approval, including land sales and updates to the Marihuana Overlay District.
- Amendment to Marihuana Overlay District regarding drive-thrus and signs
- Sale of 1527 Hoyt Street
- Sale of 206 Irwin Avenue
- Sale of 291 McLaughlin
- MDEGLE High Water Infrastructure Grant
City Commission
The City Commission will consider second readings for rezoning at 398 Catawba Ave and amendments to housing unit size minimums. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the Infill Housing Project Brownfield Plan amendment. The commission will also address a new City Manager contract and the sale of 1227 Pine Street.
- Rezoning of 398 Catawba Ave (2nd reading)
- Ordinance amendment for reduced housing unit size minimums (2nd reading)
- Infill Housing Project Brownfield Plan public hearing
- Sale of 1227 Pine Street
- City Manager contract discussion
City Commission
The City Commission will consider an ordinance amendment regarding reduced housing unit size minimums. The agenda also includes items for approval such as rezoning 398 Catawba Avenue and a construction extension at 1210 Morgan Avenue.
- Ordinance Amendment – Reduced Housing Unit Size Minimums
- Rezoning of 398 Catawba Avenue
- Ten Month Extension for construction at 1210 Morgan Avenue
- MERS Police Command DB Pension Multiplier
- Transportation Asset Management Plan
City Commission
The City Commission held a worksession to discuss several municipal topics. Agenda items included the Transportation Asset Management Plan, storm water management, and park reorganization.
- Transportation Asset Management Plan
- Storm Water Management Ordinance
- Special Events Policy Changes
- Marihuana Ordinance/Muskegon Social Equity Program
- Pere Marquette Parking & Boardwalk Improvements
City Commission
The Muskegon City Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct second round interviews for the City Manager position. The agenda also includes an opportunity for public comment.
- Second round City Manager interviews
- Public comment
City Commission
The Muskegon City Commission is meeting to discuss the selection process for a new City Manager. The agenda also includes approval of an engineering agreement for the Getty Street study and water infrastructure items.
- New City Manager selection next steps
- Getty Street Study Engineering Agreement
- 30” Water Main Meter
- Interim City Manager Stipend
City Commission
The Muskegon City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss candidates for the City Manager role. No other agenda items are listed for this session.
- Discussion of City Manager applicants
City Commission
The Muskegon City Commission is conducting interviews for the City Manager position with six candidates. The agenda also includes discussion regarding financial assistance for the Shaw Walker Environmental Assessment.
- Interviews for the City Manager position
- Shaw Walker Environmental Assessment Financial Assistance
City Commission
The City Commission will consider rezoning several properties on Dowd Street to Urban Residential. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the Adelaide Pointe Cooperative Use Agreement and an email migration project to the cloud.
- Rezoning of 2043, 2051, 2065, and 2075 Dowd to Urban Residential
- Adelaide Pointe Cooperative Use Agreement
- Purchase of a back hoe for the DPW
- Email migration to the cloud with enhanced security and backup
- District Library Board appointment
City Commission
The City Commission worksession includes discussions regarding the Adelaide Pointe Cooperative Use Agreement and The Portal. The commission will also discuss the Shaw Walker Furniture Property and rezoning for several addresses on Dowd.
- Rezoning of 2043, 2051, 2065, and 2075 Dowd to Urban Residential
- Adelaide Pointe Cooperative Use Agreement discussion
- The Portal discussion
- Shaw Walker Furniture Property discussion
City Commission
The commission will review an amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding minimum housing unit sizes and a planned unit development at 2033 & 2044 Lakeshore Drive. The agenda also includes a purchase agreement for 1095 Third Street and a grant related to violence against women.
- Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance – Minimum Housing Unit Sizes
- Planned Unit Development at 2033 & 2044 Lakeshore Drive
- 1095 Third Street Purchase Agreement
- Alive on the Lakeshore Tax Appeal
- STOP Violence Against Women Grant
City Commission
The City Commission will review a consent agenda containing several infrastructure and financial items. These include street reconstructions, traffic studies, and bond approvals for water and sewer systems.
- Sanford Street Reconstruction
- Lead Service Line Replacements
- Getty Street Traffic Study
- Apple Avenue Traffic Study
- Water Supply System Bonds Series A & B
City Commission
This worksession includes a presentation on the Farmers Market and an update regarding the City’s ARPA allocation. The commission will also discuss the Parks Donation Policy and a request for the ARP Infill Housing Working Cash Fund.
- Farmers Market Presentation
- Update on City’s ARPA Allocation
- Parks Donation Policy discussion
- ARP Infill Housing Working Cash Fund Request
City Commission
The City Commission and Planning Commission are reviewing the current state of marihuana licensing in Muskegon. Discussions include potential limits on the number of licenses and expanding allowed zones for transportation and testing licenses. The meeting also covers signage restrictions and the possibility of allowing drive-thru operations.
- Review of active retail stores, such as Rair at 1871 Peck St and New Standard at 1922 Park St
- Discussion regarding potential caps for the number of marihuana licenses in the city
- Proposal to expand transportation and testing licenses to more zoning districts
- Review of signage restrictions, including prohibitions on cannabis-related imagery
- Consideration of requirements for marihuana drive-thru operations if permitted
City Commission
The City Commission will review several items on the consent agenda, including grant approvals and park policy updates. This includes a second reading of an amendment to the zoning ordinance for Critical Dunes.
- Second reading of the Critical Dunes zoning ordinance amendment
- 2022 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) approval
- Sherman Boulevard Scrap Tire Grant
- Concession Agreement – Baby Suga’s
- Beachwood Park fitness equipment
City Commission
The City Commission will consider final Planned Unit Development approvals for 2801 Lakeshore Drive and Adelaide Point. The meeting also includes several items for approval under the consent agenda, such as infrastructure repairs and zoning amendments.
- Final PUD Approval at 2801 Lakeshore Drive
- Amendment to the PUD at 1148 & 1204 W Western Ave (Adelaide Point)
- Musketawa Trail Project Change Order #004
- Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance for Critical Dunes
- Sale of 213 Myrtle
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a worksession to discuss several municipal items. The agenda includes reviewing the City Park Concession Policy, playground inspection results, and minimum housing unit sizes.
- City Park Concession Policy
- Playground Inspection Results
- Minimum Housing Unit Sizes
City Commission
The commission will discuss the 2022-23 proposed budget and a fourth quarter reforecast. The agenda includes rescinding development agreements for Watermark and Swan Alpha. Additionally, the body will consider rezoning 930 W Sherman Boulevard.
- Rezoning of 930 W Sherman Boulevard
- Rescission of Watermark and Swan Alpha development agreements
- Transmittal of the 2022-23 proposed budget
- Contract award for Mercy Health Arena ADA upgrades
- Purchase of 1192/1194 Pine Street
City Commission
This agenda provides notice for a joint meeting of the Muskegon City Commission and the Planning Commission. The provided text contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time, location, and ADA access policies.
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the FY 2022-2023 budget transmittal. The agenda also includes several zoning amendments, property sales, and various service agreements for approval.
- Public hearing for the FY 2022-2023 budget transmittal
- Rezoning of 930 W. Sherman
- Sale of properties at 1375 James, 1284 James, and several Leonard street addresses
- Concession agreement for B & S Bikes
- Zoning ordinance amendment for a Height Overlay District
City Commission
The City Commission is holding a worksession to review 2022 long-term goals and receive the 2022-2023 proposed budget. The agenda also includes discussions regarding traffic studies and a beach parking proposal for neighboring communities.
- 2022 Long Term Goals Presentation
- Transmittal of 2022-2023 Proposed Budget
- Traffic Studies
- Beach Parking Neighboring Community Proposal
City Commission
The Muskegon City Commission is holding a special meeting to review proposals regarding the executive search for a new City Manager. This meeting is scheduled for May 25, 2022.
- City Manager executive search proposals
City Commission
The commission will consider the 2022 Annual Action Plan Budget and engineering services for lead service line replacement. Public hearings are scheduled regarding development certificates, and new business includes a demolition request at 872 Forest.
- Engineering services for Lead Service Line Replacement
- Public hearings for Sweetwater Development and Northern Biomedical Research, Inc.
- Re-assignment of 433/435 E. Isabella Avenue
- Demolition request for 872 Forest
- Amendment to Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate at 292 W. Western
City Commission
The Muskegon City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss executive search firms that have submitted qualifications to recruit a new City Manager.
- Review of qualifications from executive search firms for the City Manager recruitment
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a worksession to review eScribe Meeting Manager software and the Shoreline Drive traffic study. The agenda also includes discussion of HOME American Rescue Plan funds, excise tax allocation, and the 3rd quarter reforecast.
- eScribe Meeting Manager Software Demo
- HOME American Rescue Plan (ARP)
- Shoreline Drive Traffic Study
- Excise Tax Allocation
- 3rd Quarter Reforecast
City Commission
The Muskegon City Commission will meet to discuss the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an executive search firm. This firm would be used to recruit for the position of City Manager.
- Discussion of RFQ for an executive search firm to recruit a new City Manager
City Commission
The City Commission will consider amendments to the Downtown Muskegon Social District plan and fee restructure. The agenda also includes property sales and updates on the Musketawa Trail project.
- Downtown Muskegon Social District Plan and Map Amendments/Fee Restructure
- Sale of 1065 James, 266 Meeking, 270 Meeking, 280 Meeking, and 290 Meeking
- Musketawa Trail Project – Change Order #003
- Roberts Street Water Tower Painting
- CSX Agreement
City Commission
The Muskegon City Commission will hold a special meeting on April 15, 2022. The purpose of the meeting is to establish goals for the year 2022.
- Establishment of 2022 goals
City Commission
The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding an industrial tax abatement transfer and the 2022 Annual Action Plan. The agenda also includes a request for proposals for a housing study and various property sales.
- Public hearing for Lakeside Surfaces, LLC industrial tax abatement transfer
- Amendment to the PUD at 1000 W Western (Hartshorn Village)
- RFP for City of Muskegon Housing Study and Needs Assessment
- Change Order #002 for the Musketawa Trail Project
- Approval of property sales on E. Walton, W. Grand, Clinton, Peck, Wesley, Morgan, Ducey, and Albert streets
City Commission
The Muskegon City Commission is conducting a worksession to review several topics. Discussion items include software subscription renewals and updates to poverty exemption policy.
- Placer.ai Software Subscription Renewal
- Poverty Exemption Policy Update
- SWOC Analysis
- ARPA Standard Allowance
- Arena Event Support
City Commission
The City Commission will consider second readings for rezoning 653 Yuba Street and amending the Marihuana Facilities Overlay District. Public hearings are scheduled regarding liquor license renewals and MDNR grant applications. The agenda also includes various public works maintenance items.
- Rezoning of 653 Yuba Street (2nd reading)
- Marihuana Facilities Overlay District amendment at 1800 Peck Street (2nd reading)
- Public hearing for annual liquor license renewals
- MDNR grant applications
- Commercial Rehabilitation District planning at 2725 Olthoff Drive
City Commission
The City Commission will review a second quarter budget reforecast and an amendment regarding temporary marijuana events. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a commercial rehabilitation district at 130 E Apple Ave. Other items include water system maintenance and rezoning for 653 Yuba Street.
- Rezoning of 653 Yuba Street
- Public hearing for Commercial Rehabilitation District at 130 E Apple Ave
- Second quarter budget reforecast
- Amendment to the Marihuana Facilities Overlay District
- Laketon/Lakeshore Trail Connector Grant Resolution
City Commission
The City Commission will discuss several items during this worksession, including the Ride Muskegon operating agreement and a neighborhood engagement training proposal. The agenda also includes an update on the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE) and discussions regarding a height overlay district.
- Social Sandbox Concert Series Fundraiser Request
- Ride Muskegon Operating Agreement
- Neighborhood Engagement Training Proposal
- Height Overlay District
- Laketon/Lakeshore Trail Connector
City Commission
The City Commission will consider various development agreements and a water utility fee waiver. The meeting includes a public hearing for the Marihuana Facilities Overlay District at 1314 E Apple Avenue. Additionally, the commission will address building demolitions and an interim City Manager.
- Development agreements for Williams Construction, LRS Enterprises, and Kramer Builders
- Public hearing for Marihuana Facilities Overlay District at 1314 E Apple Avenue
- Contract award for Western Avenue Fifth to Third Parking Lane Improvements
- HBA demolitions at 2123 Henry, 507 E Apple, 743 Amity, and 867 Scott
City Commission
The City Commission will consider amendments to the Form Based Code and the Marihuana Facilities Overlay District. The agenda also includes requests for building demolitions at 275 Myrtle, 1470 Samburt, and 561 Catherine. Other items include updates to user fees and arena restroom improvements.
- Amendment to the Form Based Code (second reading)
- Demolitions at 275 Myrtle, 1470 Samburt, and 561 Catherine
- Marihuana Facilities Overlay District amendment for 1314 E Apple Avenue
- Off-Premise Tasting Room Permit for Pigeon Hill Brewing
- 2022 User Fee Update
City Commission
This worksession includes discussions on the Access for All Youth Training Program and arena restroom ADA improvements. The commission will also review community outreach regarding marihuana consumption and precinct boundary changes.
- Access for All – Youth Training Program
- Arena Restrooms, ADA Improvements
- Marihuana Consumption Community Outreach
- Bang the Table
- Precinct Boundary Changes
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the Parks and Recreation 5-Year Plan. The agenda also includes reviewing deficit elimination plans for several city funds and considering new business such as code amendments and sales agreements.
- Public hearing: Parks and Recreation 5-Year Plan
- Deficit elimination plans for Sewer, Public Improvement, Marina, and Convention Center
- Amendment to the Form Based Code
- Sales Agreement for 2725 Olthoff
- Mini-excavator purchase
City Commission
The commission will review the 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and several public works change orders. New business includes a development agreement for West Urban and a sales agreement for 2725 Olthoff.
- Transmittal of the 6/30/2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
- Change orders for Amity Avenue and Michigan & Franklin projects
- 2021-2022 School Resource Officer Agreement
- Development Agreement – West Urban
- Sales agreement for 2725 Olthoff
City Commission
The Muskegon City Commission is holding a worksession to discuss several city matters. The agenda includes updates on the Parks & Recreation 5-Year Plan and discussions regarding Pere Marquette parking revisions, ARPA strategy, and 1095 Third Street.
- Parks & Recreation 5-Year Plan Update
- Pere Marquette Parking Revisions
- ARPA Strategy
- 1095 Third Street Response
City Commission
This is an organizational meeting to swear in officials and appoint city staff. The Commission will elect a Vice-Mayor and establish its regular meeting schedule.
- Oath of office for Mayor Kenneth Johnson and Commissioners Rachel Gorman and Rebecca St.Clair
- Election of Vice-Mayor
- Appointment of City Manager Franklin J. Peterson
- Appointment of City Clerk, Treasurer, Auditor, and Assessors
- Designation of city fund depositories and legal counsel