Oak Park public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting the 2023-2027 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and will also hear public comment on and approve the allocation of $112,915 in 2023 Community Development Block Grant funds. The agenda includes routine consent items, approval of legal service payments, and an appointment to the Youth Assistance Board. No ordinances or bids are scheduled.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2023-2027)
• Public hearing and resolution to allocate $112,915 in 2023 Community Development Block Grant funds
• Payment of $14,985.59 to Santoro Service, LLC for Nine Mile Linear Park Landscape Project (consent item)
• Approval of legal services payments: $14,604.96 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. and $18,000.00 retainer to Shifman Fournier
• Appointment of Judith Sallador and Kimberly Hampton to the Oak Park Youth Assistance Board

The City Council approved a five-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan and allocated approximately $112,915 in 2023 Community Development Block Grant funds. The council also approved several legal service payments and two appointments to the Youth Assistance Board.

• Adopted Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2023-2027) (unanimous)
• Approved $112,915 in 2023 CDBG funds: $82,915 for Code Enforcement and $30,000 for Public Service/Yard Services (unanimous)
• Approved $14,985.59 payment to Santoro Service, LLC for Nine Mile Linear Park Landscape Project (unanimous)
• Approved $14,604.96 payment to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services (unanimous)
• Approved $18,000.00 payment to Law Offices of Shifman Fournier for legal services (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Judith Sallador and Kimberly Hampton to the Oak Park Youth Assistance Board (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of various merchant and massage facility licenses (unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will review ordinances regarding residential utility payment plans and a department name change. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Gardner Pocket Park traffic study and several routine payment approvals.

• Ordinance to allow residential owners to file for utility payment plans after shut-off notices
• Ordinance to rename the Department of Technical and Planning Services to Municipal Services
• $207,052.94 payment to Mattioli Cement Company for the 2022 Miscellaneous Concrete Project
• $82,103.89 payment to DVM Utilities for sewer and catch basin cleaning
• $43,196.00 payment to OHM Advisors for various engineering and grant projects

The Oak Park City Council approved an ordinance amending utility payment rules, allowing owner-occupied residential property owners to file payment plans after a shut-off notice is mailed, and adjusting tenant deposit requirements. The council also approved the consent agenda, including payments to contractors, and scheduled a public hearing for December 19, 2022, on 2023 CDBG fund allocation.

• Adopted ordinance amending utility payment plans for delinquent accounts (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $207,052.94 payment to Mattioli Cement and $82,103.89 to DVM Utilities (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Dec 19, 2022 on 2023 CDBG fund allocation (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance renaming Department of Technical and Planning Services to Municipal Services (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding residential utility payment plans and a department name change. The meeting also includes discussions on site leases, summer event contracts, and public works vehicle procurement.

• First reading of ordinance to allow residential owners to file for utility payment plans
• Payment of $566,436.98 to Mark Anthony Contracting for the 2022 Water Main Replacement Project, M-737
• Proposed purchase of two Public Works vehicles totaling $214,324.00
• Proposed site lease agreement with Dish Wireless L.L.C
• Payment of $22,597.00 to OHM Advisors for GIS DWAM Grant and Nine Mile Road Design

The Oak Park City Council approved a site lease with Dish Wireless for antenna placement on the city water tower, generating $144,000 over 36 months. They also approved first readings of ordinances on utility payment plans and renaming a department, plus payments for legal services and public works vehicles. All votes were unanimous with two members absent.

• Approved Dish Wireless site lease for water tower antenna, $4,000/month for 36 months (3-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance allowing utility payment plans for delinquent residential accounts (3-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance renaming Department of Technical and Planning Services to Municipal Services (3-0)
• Approved payment of $13,629.99 to Garan, Lucow, Miller for legal services (3-0)
• Approved Skerbeck Family Carnival agreement for Summer Blast 2023 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of two public works vehicles totaling $214,324.00 (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $566,436.98 payment for water main replacement (3-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will meet on November 7, 2022, to approve routine minutes and a consent agenda including a $12,498.50 Parks and Recreation Master Plan update contract with SmithGroup. The meeting also includes a recognition for retiring staff, a presentation on the Recreation Master Plan, and a vote to purchase new duty pistols for the Public Safety Department.

• Approve $12,498.50 contract with SmithGroup for Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update and Asset Management
• Approve $54,577.36 purchase of new duty pistols for Public Safety Department
• Budget amendment to pull forward $11,000 from 2023-24 fiscal budget and use $43,577.36 fund balance
• Special retirement recognition for Brian Bernieri
• Recreation Master Plan presentation by SmithGroup

The City Council approved the purchase of new duty pistols for the Public Safety Department and authorized a budget amendment to fund the cost. The council also approved a consent agenda including various merchant license renewals and a payment for a parks master plan update.

• Approved $54,577.36 for new Public Safety Department duty pistols (3-0)
• Authorized budget amendment to pull forward $11,000 from 2023-24 budget and use $43,577.36 in fund balance for pistols (3-0)
• Approved $12,498.50 payment to SmithGroup for Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update and Comprehensive Asset Management Contract (3-0)
• Approved renewals for 53 merchant licenses (3-0)
• Approved October 24, 2022 Regular and Special City Council meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved July 25, 2022 Retirement Board meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission meeting minutes from May through September 2022 (3-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including contract renewals, invoice payments, and licenses. The council will also conduct a second reading and adoption of an ordinance amending land improvement regulations to comply with updated county and state standards. Other actions include approving legal service payments, a right-of-way permit extension, and several financial reports and resolutions.

• Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending Chapter 18, Article IX (Land Improvements) for compliance with Oakland County and MDOT standards
• Payment of $32,584.25 to OHM Advisors for Nine Mile Linear Park landscaping, Nine Mile Road design, and Fern Street survey
• Payment of $33,307.25 to SmithGroup for Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update and Asset Management Contract
• Payment of $13,362.27 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services
• Resolution to approve 123Net, Inc. extension of Metro Act Right of Way Permit

The Council adopted an ordinance to align land improvement standards with county and state specifications and approved Budget Amendment #2023-1. Other actions included approving various vendor payments, merchant licenses, and a resolution to support the Nine Mile Corridor Study.

• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 18, Article IX regarding Land Improvements (5-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #2023-1 (5-0)
• Approved resolution of support for the Regional Nine Mile Corridor Study (5-0)
• Approved $13,362.27 payment to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services (5-0)
• Approved extension of Metro Act Right of Way Permit for 123Net, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement naming Micheal R. Lohmeier as Designated Assessor (5-0)
• Approved Traffic Control Order 160 Section 1.30 prohibiting parking at Harding Court Tot Lot (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $65,891.50 in payments to OHM Advisors and SmithGroup (5-0)

City Council

The City Council convened a special meeting to enter a closed session for attorney-client privileged discussions regarding two lawsuits. Following the session, the council approved the minutes of that closed session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss Brian Hershufus v City of Oak Park, et al and City of Oak Park v Laurentian Village Association (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the 10-24-22 Closed Session (Unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, public hearings, and a first reading of an ordinance amendment. Key actions include adopting special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities, false alarms, and property blight, and amending land improvement regulations to align with county and state standards.

• Public hearing and adoption of Special Assessment Resolutions for Districts #701 (Delinquent Utilities), #702 (False Alarms), #703 (Property Blight), due Nov 7, 2022, with 10% penalty
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 18, Article IX (Land Improvements) to comply with Oakland County Stormwater Engineering Design Standards and MDOT specs
• Approve payment of $47,860.00 to OHM Advisors for GIS DWAM Grant, Nine Mile Road Design Engineering, and Fern Street Survey
• Approve Payment Application No. 3 ($472,918.56) and Change Order No. 1 (-$24,128.05) to Mark Anthony Contracting for 2022 Water Main Replacement Project
• Special Event License for Book Beat, 26010 Greenfield Road, for outdoor book sale and teacher appreciation day on Oct 16, 2022

The Oak Park City Council unanimously approved special assessment resolutions for unpaid utilities, false alarms, and property blight, setting a November 7, 2022 due date with a 10% penalty. The Council also committed funding for a joint application with neighboring cities for the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant to redesign the Eleven Mile Corridor. Additionally, the Council approved payments for water main replacement and engineering services, and passed a first reading of an ordinance updating land improvement standards.

• Approved Special Assessment Resolutions for Districts 701, 702, and 703 (4-0)
• Set November 7, 2022 as due date for special assessments with 10% penalty
• Approved resolution supporting joint application for Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant (4-0)
• Committed Corridor Improvement Authority funds for Eleven Mile Corridor grant match
• Approved payment of $472,918.56 to Mark Anthony Contracting for water main project
• Approved payment of $47,860.00 to OHM Advisors for engineering and survey services
• Approved Traffic Control Order prohibiting parking at Harding Court Tot Lot (4-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Land Improvements code (4-0)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to receive a presentation from SmithGroup. The presentation covered conceptual designs for the Recreation Master Plan, including potential improvements to city facilities, greenway areas, and parks.

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to consider routine approvals, a second reading of an ordinance regulating commercial handbill placement, and several financial items including legal invoices, a vehicle purchase, and special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities, false alarms, and property blight. The agenda includes no public hearings or bids.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 22 to regulate commercial handbill placement
• Approval of $18,000 legal retainer for Shifman Fournier and $13,355.44 for Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C.
• Resolution to prepare special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities ($300,147.03), false alarms ($2,090.00), and property blight ($42,268.97)
• Approval of lot combination for 8775 West 9 Mile Road
• Authorization to purchase two city vehicles totaling $63,229.00 via MiDeal/Macomb County contracts

The City Council adopted an ordinance regulating where commercial handbills may be placed on private premises and established a $100 fine for violations. The Council also approved several legal payments, vehicle purchases, and a cost-sharing agreement for the MiLife Wellness Center.

• Adopted ordinance regulating commercial handbill placement and establishing $100 fines (5-0)
• Approved $18,000 payment to Shifman Fournier for legal services (5-0)
• Approved $13,355.44 payment to Garan, Lucow, Miller P.C. for legal services (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement for MiLife Wellness Center cost allocation (5-0)
• Authorized $344,506.00 in special assessment rolls for utilities, blight, and false alarms (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for special assessment rolls for October 3, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved lot combination for 8775 West 9 Mile Road (5-0)
• Approved $63,229.00 for two city vehicles via MiDeal and Macomb County contracts (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a Class C liquor license for Oak Parker at 13621 W. 11 Mile Road. The meeting also includes discussions on amending city advertising ordinances and supporting a water tower social district reconstruction project.

• Public hearing for Oak Park Bar, LLC liquor license at 13621 W. 11 Mile Road
• Ordinance to amend commercial handbill placement rules
• $552,577.43 payment for 2022 Water Main Replacement Project on M-737
• $28,750.00 payment to SmithGroup for Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
• Resolution for Water Tower Social District Eleven Mile Lot Reconstruction Project

The City Council approved a resolution to match $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for the Water Tower Social District Eleven Mile Lot Reconstruction Project. The council also passed the first reading of an ordinance regarding commercial handbill placement and approved several infrastructure payments.

• Approved matching $100,000 in LFRF funds for Water Tower Social District project (4-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance for commercial handbill placement (5-0)
• Approved $552,577.43 payment to Mark Anthony Contracting for water main replacement (5-0)
• Approved $50,963.25 payment to OHM Advisors for GIS DWAM Grant and Nine Mile Road design (5-0)
• Approved $28,750.00 payment to SmithGroup for Parks and Recreation Master Plan update (5-0)
• Approved $10,000.00 payment to Great Lakes Contracting Solutions for catch basin replacement (5-0)
• Approved Seneca Street and Stratford Place block party requests (5-0)
• Approved winter maintenance agreement with Road Commission for Oakland County (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for various city boards and commissions and to make new appointments. The agenda includes interviews with 11 applicants and a separate item for new appointments, indicating the council will decide on filling vacancies.

• Interview candidates for Parks and Recreation, Library Board, Planning, Traffic Safety, Zoning, Recycling, Building Board, Beautification, Arts and Cultural, and more
• New appointments to City Boards and Commissions

The City Council conducted interviews for board and commission vacancies. The Council then unanimously approved 10 new appointments to various city boards, including the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Traffic Safety Board.

• Approved 10 new appointments to city boards and commissions (Unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council met on August 15, 2022, to approve routine items including sewer project payments, legal services invoices, and contract extensions. No ordinances, public hearings, or ordinance changes were listed on the agenda.

• Approval of $328,981.18 payment and $31,787.52 change order for 2022 Sewer Lining Project (M-730) to Insituform Technologies
• Approval of $273,600 bid for 2022 Sewer and Catch Basin Cleaning and Television Project (M-747) to Doetsch Environmental Services
• Approval of $15,013.34 legal services invoice from Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C.
• Approval of $499,970.50 one-year contract extension with Mattioli Cement Co. LLC for 2022-2023 Miscellaneous Concrete Contract (M-745)
• Special retirement recognition for Lt. Samantha Kretzschmar

The Oak Park City Council approved several infrastructure and municipal expenditures, including a concrete contract extension, sewer cleaning bids, and a public works vehicle purchase. The council also approved merchant licenses, legal service invoices, and a block party permit. Additionally, Lt. Samantha Kretzschmar received a special retirement recognition.

• Approved agenda with additions (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including August 1, 2022 minutes, sewer lining payment, and licenses (Unanimous)
• Approved Radclift Place Block Party special event request for September 4, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved legal service invoices from Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for $15,013.34 (Unanimous)
• Awarded 2022 Sewer and Catch Basin Cleaning Project M-747 to Doetsch Environmental Services for $273,600.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved one-year contract extension with Mattioli Cement Co. for 2022-2023 Miscellaneous Concrete Contract M-745 for $499,970.50 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Public Works Department to purchase a 2023 Ford F-150 via MiDeal and Macomb County contracts for $46,483.00 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting to consider reappointing 18 members to various city boards and commissions whose terms expire in August 2022, and to interview candidates for vacancies. The agenda includes a list of reappointments and a schedule of interviews for September 6, 2022.

• Reappointments to Arts and Cultural Diversity, Board of Review, Corridor Improvement Authority, Library, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Recycling, Traffic Safety, and Zoning Boards
• Interviews for candidates including Hilery Cash (Library), Crystal Bailey (Planning/Zoning), Sigmund Glaser (Traffic Safety), Ajai Tice (Parks & Rec), Aaron Kleid (Zoning)
• Vacancies listed for Building Board of Appeals (1), Library Board (1), Parks & Recreation (2), Recycling (3), Traffic Safety (1), Zoning (2)

The City Council approved the reappointment of 17 members to various city boards and commissions and decided not to reappoint one member. Additionally, the Council appointed Ajai Tice to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

• Approved reappointments for 17 members across city boards and commissions (4-0)
• Decided not to reappoint John Klein to the Traffic Safety Board (4-0)
• Appointed Ajai Tice to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a term expiring August 31, 2025 (4-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including several contractor payments for water main, sewer, and sidewalk projects. They will also consider two special event licenses, legal service payments, a budget amendment for subpoena funding, a traffic control order, and a letter of intent for Shepherd Park.

• Payment of $708,615.39 to Mark Anthony Contracting for 2021 Water Main Replacement Project
• Payment of $35,181.68 to DVM Utilities for sewer cleaning and TV inspection
• Payment of $449,189.32 and Change Order No. 1 (-$7,054.88) to Giorgi Concrete for sidewalk replacement
• Special event license for Albany Street block party (Aug 27) and Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser at Dog and Pony Show Brewing (Aug 7)
• Budget amendment to fund city criminal subpoena service

The City Council approved several infrastructure project payments and a letter of intent with Oakland County regarding Shepherd Park. The council also authorized a budget amendment for criminal subpoenas and approved two special event requests.

• Approved $708,615.39 payment to Mark Anthony Contracting for Water Main Replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved $35,181.68 payment to DVM Utilities for Sewer & Catch Basin Cleaning (Unanimous)
• Approved $449,189.32 payment and ($7,054.88) change order to Giorgi Concrete for Sidewalk Replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved $13,433.34 payment to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022-23 budget amendment using fund balance for criminal subpoenas (Unanimous)
• Approved Amendment No. 4 with the Great Lakes Water Authority (Unanimous)
• Approved parking prohibition on Sterling Ct. from 12771 to 12780 (Unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Intent with Oakland County for Shepherd Park maintenance and planning (Unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, a liquor ordinance amendment, and several contracts. Key actions include a second reading to amend on-premises liquor consumption rules, approving a pilot e-scooter agreement with Bird Rides, and authorizing a one-year inspection contract with SAFEbuilt Michigan. The council will also consider special event licenses for the Oak Park Film Festival and Book Beat's 40th anniversary.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Liquors) sections 6-52, 6-54, 6-55, 6-56, 6-58, 6-59, 6-68
• Approve pilot E-Scooter Operating Agreement with Bird Rides, Inc.
• Authorize one-year contract with SAFEbuilt Michigan, LLC for inspection and plan review services
• Approve Payment Application No. 3 to Mattioli Cement Company for $156,308.60 (2021 Miscellaneous Concrete Project)
• Special event license for Oak Park Film Festival (Sept 16-18) and Book Beat 40th Anniversary (Aug 28)

The City Council approved a pilot operating agreement for Bird Rides, Inc. e-scooters and adopted amendments to the city's alcoholic liquor ordinances. The council also authorized a contract for inspection services and approved several project payments and special event requests.

• Approved pilot e-scooter operating agreement with Bird Rides, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 6 regarding alcoholic liquor consumption (5-0)
• Authorized one-year contract with SAFEbuilt Michigan, LLC for inspection and plan review (5-0)
• Approved $156,308.60 payment to Mattioli Cement Company for 2021 Miscellaneous Concrete Project (5-0)
• Approved $64,469.39 payment to Santoro Services, LLC for Nine Mile Linear Park Landscape Project (5-0)
• Approved Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission Film Festival special event (5-0)
• Approved Book Beat 40th Anniversary Celebration special event (5-0)
• Approved bids for 2022 Sewer & Catch Basin Cleaning and 2022 Block Pruning projects (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will vote on several items, including a first reading of an ordinance amending alcohol regulations, authorizing negotiations for a pilot e-scooter program with Bird Ride Inc., approving the purchase of tax-foreclosed properties, and approving a swimming pool use agreement with Southfield. The consent agenda includes routine approvals such as meeting minutes, an invoice payment, and vehicle surplus declarations.

• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Liquors) sections 6-52, 6-54, 6-55, 6-56, 6-58, 6-59, 6-68
• Authorize City Manager to negotiate pilot e-scooter program with Bird Ride Inc.
• Resolution approving purchase of tax foreclosed properties
• Swimming Pool Use Agreement between Oak Park and Southfield
• Invoice payment to OHM Advisors for $25,817 for 8 Mile Booster Station and Nine Mile Road design

The Oak Park City Council approved a resolution to purchase tax-foreclosed properties listed in an addendum called "Oak Park Tax Sale 2022" for a not-to-exceed price of $255,800, with the Economic Development Director directed to file the resolution with the Oakland County Treasurer by July 6, 2022. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 6 on alcoholic liquor regulation, authorized the City Manager to negotiate a pilot e-scooter program agreement with Bird Ride Inc, and approved a swimming pool use agreement with the City of Southfield subject to final review by the city attorney. All votes were unanimous among the four members present; Mayor ProTem Edgar was absent. The consent agenda, including an OHM Advisors invoice of $25,817.00 and new and renewal merchant licenses, was also approved.

• Approved purchase of tax-foreclosed properties for a not-to-exceed price of $255,800 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 6, Alcoholic Liquors, Sections 6-52, 6-54, 6-55, 6-56, 6-58, 6-59, and 6-68 (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate a pilot e-scooter program agreement with Bird Ride Inc (4-0)
• Approved swimming pool use agreement with the City of Southfield subject to final review by the city attorney (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda, including payment of a $25,817.00 OHM Advisors invoice and new/renewal merchant licenses (4-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (4-0)

City Council

The City Council authorized the city prosecutor to dismiss a case regarding a Secretary of State matter. Council also reached a consensus to begin drafting a Memorandum of Understanding for a proposed county park and nature preserve in Shepherd Park.

• Authorized city prosecutor to dismiss Secretary of State case (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the 07-05-22 Closed Session (4-0)
• Approved motion to enter Closed Session for attorney-client privileged communication (4-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 20, 2022, where it will consider adopting ordinances to amend zoning codes and utilities regulations. The council will also vote on a $1.39 million emergency purchase of a new ladder fire truck without competitive bidding, along with several other financial and administrative items.

• Amend zoning code (Article 2, Divisions 3–4, Article 5, Division 3) and utilities regulations (Chapter 82, Section 82-311)
• Approve $1,389,356 emergency purchase of a new ladder fire truck from Smeal, waiving competitive bid process
• Approve $49,661.18 payment to Santoro Service, LLC for Nine Mile Linear Park Landscape Project
• Approve $14,523.64 legal services invoice from Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C.
• Approve $69,939.00 vehicle purchases via Oakland County pre-bid contract

The Oak Park City Council approved an emergency purchase of a new ladder fire truck from Smeal for $1,389,356, waiving the competitive bid process. The council also adopted two ordinances — one amending the utilities code and one amending the zoning code — and approved Budget Amendment #2022-4. Several special event requests and routine payments were approved, and Carla Allen was appointed to the Oak Park Youth Assistance Board.

• Approved emergency purchase of a new ladder fire truck from Smeal for $1,389,356 and waived competitive bidding (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 82, Utilities, Section 82-311 (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Article 2, Zoning Districts and Article 2, Approval Procedures of the Zoning Code (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #2022-4 for period ending June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $14,523.64 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services (unanimous)
• Approved cost sharing agreement #21-5458 with MDOT for road work on M-102 (Eight Mile Road) (unanimous)
• Authorized Public Works to participate in Oakland County pre-bid contract for two vehicles totaling $69,939.00 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Carla Allen to the Oak Park Youth Assistance Board (unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will hold first readings of ordinances amending the utilities code and zoning code, and consider selecting FPJ Investment, LLC as the developer for 2022 tax foreclosures. The agenda also includes consent items for payments, special event licenses, and various resolutions and reports.

• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 82 (Utilities), Section 82-311
• First reading of ordinance amending zoning code (Article 2, Divisions 3 & 4; Article 5, Division 3)
• Resolution to accept Michigan DNR Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant
• Request to purchase three vehicles for Public Works Department
• Special event license requests for East Oak Park Block Club party (July 23) and First Baptist Church outreach (July 9)

The Oak Park City Council approved a $556,994.13 purchase of three Public Works vehicles through state and Rochester Hills pre-bid contracts, and moved $240,000 from the Water/Sewer fund from FY 2023-24 to FY 2022-23 for a 2024 Tandem Axle Freightliner. Council also approved first readings of ordinances amending the city's utilities code and zoning code, and approved a resolution accepting a Michigan DNR Land and Water Conservation Fund grant with a $100,000 city match. All votes were unanimous among the four members present; Council Member Burns was absent.

• Approved agenda with addition (4-0, Burns absent)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, payment requests, and merchant licenses (4-0, Burns absent)
• Approved block party in Best Park for East Oak Park Neighborhood Assoc. on July 23, 2022, fee waived (4-0, Burns absent)
• Approved community outreach event for First Baptist Church of Oak Park on July 9, 2022, fee waived (4-0, Burns absent)
• Approved $18,000 payment to Shifman Fournier for legal services July 1–Sept 30, 2022 (4-0, Burns absent)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 82, Utilities, Section 82-311 (4-0, Burns absent)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending zoning code Article 2 and Article 5 (4-0, Burns absent)
• Approved resolution accepting Michigan DNR Land and Water Conservation Fund grant (No. 26-01844) with $100,000 city match (4-0, Burns absent)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed fiscal year 2022-2023 budget, property tax millage rates, and the fee schedule. The agenda also includes a budget presentation by the City Manager and several routine consent items, such as contract payments and meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and adoption of FY 2022-2023 budget and millage rates
• Adoption of FY 2022-2023 fee schedule
• Payment of $36,225.00 to Michigan Fence Outlet for Greenfield Fence Project
• Payment of $226,513.00 to Mattioli Cement Company for Miscellaneous Concrete Project
• Special event licenses for Uniquely Hand Crafts LLC and Dog and Pony Show Brewing

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget, which includes a millage rate reduction of 1.4158 mills for a total rate of 32.4383. Additionally, the Council authorized an application for a Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) grant to support infrastructure and public space improvements in the Water Tower Social District.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 budget and millage rates (4-0)
• Approved $36,225 payment for 2021 Greenfield Fence Project (4-0)
• Adopted FY 2022-2023 fee schedule (4-0)
• Approved MEDC grant application for Water Tower Social District (4-0)
• Approved legal service payment of $19,422.84 (4-0)
• Approved special event for Uniquely Hand Crafts LLC (4-0)
• Approved special event for Dog and Pony Show Brewing (4-0)
• Appointed SOCRRA Board representatives (4-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, including several payment applications for construction projects, and to consider several administrative requests from the city manager. These include supporting an AARP Age-Friendly Communities Network application, a participation agreement with MSHDA for a homeowner assistance fund, and scheduling a public hearing on the FY 2022-2023 budget. The council will also consider a letter of agreement with the police dispatchers' union.

• Payment Application No. 1 for 2021 Greenfield Fence Project to Michigan Fence Outlet: $22,036.50
• Payment Application No. 1 for 2022 Joint and Crack Sealing Project to Michigan Joint Sealing: $49,528.43
• Invoice from OHM Advisors for 8 Mile Booster Station Rehabilitation: $5,016.00
• Request to approve support for AARP Age-Friendly Communities Network application
• Request to schedule public hearing on FY 2022-2023 Annual Budget for May 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM

The Oak Park City Council approved a letter of agreement with POAM Dispatchers that removes the START and YEAR 1 wage steps, adds a STEP 4, and renames YEAR to STEP. The council also approved a participation agreement with MSHDA for the Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund Program, supported the city's application to the AARP Age-Friendly Communities Network, and approved exception recommendations for Special Assessment Districts 698 and 700. A public hearing on the FY 2022-2023 annual budget was scheduled for May 16, 2022.

• Approved letter of agreement with POAM Dispatchers changing dispatcher wage scale (unanimous)
• Approved participation agreement with MSHDA for Michigan Homeowner Assistance Fund Program (unanimous)
• Approved support for city's application to AARP Age-Friendly Communities Network (unanimous)
• Approved exception recommendations for Special Assessment Districts 698 and 700 (3-1, Radner no)
• Scheduled public hearing on FY 2022-2023 Annual Budget for May 16, 2022 at 7:00 PM (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and payment applications (unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council met in a special session on April 26, 2022 to discuss the FY 2022-23, FY 2023-24, and FY 2024-25 departmental budgets. Departments reviewed were Public Works, Water & Sewer, Technical & Planning, and a City Manager/City Council wrap-up. No members of the public spoke, and the minutes record no votes, approvals, denials, or other formal decisions. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 PM.

City Council

The 39th Oak Park City Council held a special meeting on April 25, 2022 to discuss departmental budgets for FY 2022-23, FY 2023-24, and FY 2024-25. City Clerk Ed Norris requested a $24,000 addition to the Election Budget reflecting a 2022 Election Security Grant from the State of Michigan for reimbursement of security-related expenses in 2022. Finance staff and 45th District Court judges also presented their budgets and answered council questions. No motions, votes, or formal decisions are recorded in the minutes; the meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; meeting was a budget discussion only
• City Clerk requested $24,000 addition to Election Budget for 2022 Election Security Grant (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council met in a special session on April 19, 2022, to discuss the proposed departmental budgets for fiscal years 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25. Department representatives presented their budgets and answered council questions. No votes, approvals, denials, or other substantive decisions are recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM.

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The Oak Park City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including vacating an alley near 8775 Nine Mile Rd, creating a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) district and certificate, and approving multiple contracts for landscaping, legal services, and engineering. The agenda also includes routine consent items and a closed session for attorney-client communication.

• Public hearing and resolution to vacate alley adjacent to 8775 Nine Mile Rd
• Public hearings and resolutions for Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) District and Certificate
• Award bid for Nine Mile Linear Park Landscaping Project to Santoro Services LLC for $152,566.90
• Approve legal services invoices from Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for $21,404.24
• Approve contract with WCA Assessing for assessment services (June 2022–May 2025)

The Oak Park City Council approved a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone district and a 15-year tax exemption certificate for a 30-unit apartment complex at 8775 West Nine Mile Road, and vacated an alley adjacent to that address. The council also awarded a $152,566.90 landscaping contract for the Nine Mile Linear Park and approved a three-year assessing contract with WCA Assessing. After a closed session, a motion to reinstate Prosecutor Lumberg effective immediately and resume prosecutions May 1 failed 2-3, but a subsequent motion to reinstate Lumberg effective immediately passed 5-0.

• Approved alley vacation adjacent to 8775 Nine Mile Rd (5-0)
• Approved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone District (5-0)
• Approved 15-year NEZ tax exemption certificate for 8775 West 9 Mile LLC's 30-unit apartment project (5-0)
• Awarded $152,566.90 Nine Mile Linear Park landscaping bid to Santoro Services LLC (5-0)
• Awarded yard services bid to Lawnclippers Landscaping, not to exceed $26,500 (5-0)
• Approved WCA Assessing contract for June 1, 2022–May 31, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved TPOAM letter of agreement on wages and job titles (5-0)
• Motion to reinstate Prosecutor Lumberg and resume prosecutions May 1 failed (2-3); separate motion to reinstate Lumberg effective immediately approved (5-0)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to review departmental budget presentations for fiscal years 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the session.

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will consider routine consent items, a public hearing on special assessments, and several contracts. Key actions include awarding a $3.43 million bid for the 2022 Water Main Replacement Project and amending the Traffic Safety Board meeting frequency. The agenda also includes a special event license for a record sale and a proclamation.

• Award $3,433,498.50 bid to Mark Antony Contracting for 2022 Water Main Replacement Project M-737
• Public hearing on Special Assessment Districts #698 (delinquent utilities), #699 (false alarms), #700 (property blight) with May 19, 2022 due date and 10% penalty
• Second reading of ordinance to allow Traffic Safety Board to meet quarterly instead of monthly
• Approve $7,373.50 invoice to SmithGroup for Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
• Special event license for Street Corner Music record sale on April 23, 2022

The City Council awarded a water main replacement project to Mark Antony Contracting and approved special assessment rolls for unpaid utilities, alarms, and blight. Council also amended the Parks and Recreation Master Plan contract and updated the Traffic Safety Board's meeting schedule.

• Awarded 2022 Water Main Replacement Project (M-737) to Mark Antony Contracting for $3,433,498.50
• Approved Special Assessment Resolutions for districts #698 (utilities), #699 (false alarms), and #700 (blight) with a May 19, 2022 due date
• Approved contract amendment for SmithGroup Parks and Recreation Master Plan, increasing total to $124,735
• Adopted ordinance changing Traffic Safety Board meetings from monthly to quarterly
• Approved one-year lease extension for 13650 Oak Park Blvd., Suite A to Hatzalah
• Approved special event request for Street Corner Music outdoor record sale on April 23, 2022
• Approved payment of $7,373.50 to SmithGroup for Parks and Recreation contract
• Approved various new and renewal merchant, pawn broker, and liquor licenses

City Council

At a special meeting on April 4, 2022, the Oak Park City Council met in closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged communication and then reconvened. The council voted 4-0 to retain independent counsel Don Campbell to investigate possible ethics issues regarding the prosecuting attorney. A related motion that would also have terminated the prosecuting attorney's temporary suspension failed 2-2. Mayor McClellan was absent.

• Approved closed session to discuss attorney-client privileged communication (4-0)
• Approved minutes of the 04-04-22 closed session (4-0)
• Motion to retain Don Campbell and terminate prosecuting attorney's suspension failed (2-2)
• Approved retaining independent counsel Don Campbell to investigate possible ethics issues regarding the prosecuting attorney (4-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, including payments and agreements, and to hold a first reading of an ordinance that would reduce Traffic Safety Board meetings from monthly to quarterly. The council will also consider several resolutions and contract changes, including special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities, false alarms, and property blight, and a change order for a fence project.

• Consent agenda includes $17,091 in invoices to OHM Advisors for various projects
• First reading of ordinance to allow Traffic Safety Board to meet quarterly instead of monthly
• Change Order No. 2 ($9,984.11) and Payment Application No. 4 ($14,984.11) to American Fence Co. for 2020 Decorative Fence Project
• Resolution to prepare special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities ($559,338.11), false alarms ($1,540.00), and property blight ($23,801.99)
• Agreement with Road Commission for street sweeping, litter picking, and lawn mowing on Greenfield and Ten Mile Roads

The Oak Park City Council approved retaining independent counsel to investigate code violations and prosecution issues, and authorized the firm Garan, Lucow Miller to handle city prosecutions on an interim basis until further notice. Both votes were unanimous (4-0), with Council Member Radner absent. The council also approved a first reading of an ordinance letting the Traffic Safety Board meet quarterly instead of monthly, and approved special assessment rolls totaling $584,680.10 for delinquent utilities, false alarms, and property blight, setting an April 4, 2022 public hearing. Other approvals included $13,147.08 in legal invoices, a $9,984.11 change order and $14,984.11 payment to American Fence Co., and flying the 'Thin Blue Line' flag at City Hall May 15-21, 2022.

• Approved retaining independent counsel to investigate code violations and prosecution issues (4-0)
• Authorized Garan, Lucow Miller to handle city prosecutions on an interim basis until further notice (4-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance allowing Traffic Safety Board to meet quarterly instead of monthly (4-0)
• Approved special assessment rolls totaling $584,680.10 for delinquent utilities, false alarms, and property blight (4-0)
• Set April 4, 2022 public hearing on special assessment rolls #698, #699, #700 (4-0)
• Approved $13,147.08 payment to Garan, Lucow, Miller P.C. for legal services (4-0)
• Approved $9,984.11 change order and $14,984.11 payment to American Fence Co. for 2020 Decorative Fence Project, M-695 Phase 2 (4-0)
• Approved flying 'Thin Blue Line' flag at City Hall May 15-21, 2022 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council participated in a planning discussion led by Deputy City Manager VanVleck and SmithGroup consultant Bob Doyle. The session focused on contributing ideas for the beginning stages of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items, a presentation on the sidewalk replacement program, and several action items including awarding bids for construction projects and approving contract extensions. The most consequential item is the second reading and adoption of zoning ordinance text amendments across multiple articles. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Second reading of zoning ordinance text amendments (Articles 1-6)
• Award bid for 2022 Joint and Crack Sealing Project to Michigan Joint Sealing Inc. for $100,179.60
• Award bid for Greenfield Road Fence Replacement and Lessenger Park Dog Park to Michigan Fence Outlet for $278,300.00 and $68,700.00
• Approve legal services retainer invoice of $18,000.00 from Shifman Fournier
• Approve contract extensions for landscape and lawn maintenance totaling $179,128.00

The City Council approved several text amendments to the City of Oak Park Zoning Ordinance. The council also awarded multiple infrastructure bids and approved contract extensions for city landscape and lawn maintenance.

• Adopted text amendments to the City of Oak Park Zoning Ordinance (5-0)
• Awarded 2022 Joint and Crack Sealing Project to Michigan Joint Sealing Inc. for $100,179.60 (5-0)
• Awarded Greenfield Road Fence Replacement Project ($278,300.00) and Lessenger Park Dog Park bid ($68,700.00) to Michigan Fence Outlet of Macomb (5-0)
• Approved $18,000.00 payment to Shifman Fournier for legal services (5-0)
• Approved $66,640.00 contract extension with Commercial Grounds Services for 2022 Landscape Maintenance (5-0)
• Approved $112,488.00 contract extension with Xpert Lawn and Snow, LLC for 2022 Lawn Maintenance (5-0)
• Updated Council Member appointments to the Traffic Safety Board and Recycling Commission (5-0)
• Approved new and renewal merchant licenses (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to consider several routine approvals and policy changes. Key items include final adoption of an ordinance to allow domestic chickens permanently, a first reading of zoning text amendments, and approval of a contract for the SummerBlast carnival. The meeting also includes recognition of the 2021 Employee of the Year and a dog park presentation.

• Second reading to amend Chapter 14 to remove pilot program and allow keeping domestic chickens
• First reading of zoning text amendments across multiple articles for clarifications and changes
• Contract with Skerbeck Family Carnival Inc. for SummerBlast event June 17-19, 2022
• Approval of $12,103.84 in legal services invoices from Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C.
• Approval of change order and final payment for Transformer Replacement Project M-723

The Oak Park City Council adopted an ordinance amendment removing the one-year pilot program reference and allowing the keeping of domestic chickens, with Council Member Burns voting no. The council also adopted a state COVID-19 mask-wearing policy effective immediately, approved a shared e-scooter pilot program request for proposals with Mayor ProTem Edgar voting no, and approved a contract with Skerbeck Family Carnival Inc. for the June 17-19, 2022 SummerBlast event. Other actions included approving the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget calendar, a smoke measurement ordinance amendment, first reading of zoning text amendments, and payment of a $12,103.84 legal services invoice.

• Adopted ordinance allowing domestic chickens, removing one-year pilot program (4-1, Burns no)
• Adopted state COVID-19 mask-wearing policy effective immediately (5-0)
• Approved shared e-scooter pilot program request for proposals (4-1, Edgar no)
• Approved contract with Skerbeck Family Carnival Inc. for SummerBlast June 17-19, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget calendar (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amendment on smoke measurement using Ringelmann Smoke Chart (5-0)
• Approved first reading of zoning ordinance text amendments (5-0)
• Approved payment of $12,103.84 invoice to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting to consider reappointments to several boards and commissions whose terms expire in early 2022, and to interview five candidates for vacancies on various boards. The council will decide on reappointments and make new appointments based on the interviews.

• Reappointments: Steven Chudnow and Sarah Sherman to Election Commission (terms to Jan. 2023)
• Reappointments: Michella Perry and Joyce Shulman to Beautification Advisory Commission (terms to Feb. 2025)
• Reappointments: Joe Brown and Aaron Schwartz to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (terms to Feb. 2028)
• Interviews for vacancies: Beautification, Board of Review, Corridor Improvement Authority, Parks & Recreation, Recycling, Zoning Board of Appeals
• Candidates: Donald Jones, Robert Lapensee, Wendy Shamily, Ajai Tice, Chrystal Wagner, Steven Gold

The City Council approved the reappointment of five members to various city boards and commissions and declined to reappoint one member to the Beautification Advisory Commission. Additionally, the Council appointed four new members to the Board of Review, Beautification Advisory Commission, and Corridor Improvement Authority following candidate interviews.

• Approved reappointments to Election Commission, Beautification Advisory, and Brownfield Authority (5-0)
• Denied reappointment of Joyce Shulman to Beautification Advisory Commission (5-0)
• Approved new appointments to Board of Review, Beautification Advisory, and Corridor Improvement Authority (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will consider awarding a $365,768.70 contract for the 2022 Sewer Lining Project, and will hold first readings of ordinances to allow domestic chickens and to update smoke measurement standards. The agenda also includes several routine consent items, presentations on tax foreclosure prevention and the Nine Mile Linear Park design, and various administrative approvals.

• Award bid for 2022 Sewer Lining Project, M-730, to Insituform of Chesterfield, MO, for $365,768.70
• First reading of ordinance to allow keeping domestic chickens (removes one-year pilot reference)
• First reading of ordinance to adopt Ringelmann Smoke Chart for smoke measurement
• Approve payment of $35,505.13 to DVM Utilities for sewer cleaning project M-728
• Approve $41,800 contract with OHM Advisors for Eight Mile Booster Station Rehabilitation

The City Council awarded a sewer and catch basin cleaning contract to Insituform and approved several infrastructure and administrative projects. Council also moved forward with ordinances regarding domestic chickens and smoke measurement standards.

• Awarded 2022 Sewer & Catch Basin Cleaning project to Insituform for $365,768.70 (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance allowing domestic chickens (4-1)
• Approved first reading of ordinance adopting Ringelmann Smoke Chart for smoke measurement (5-0)
• Approved $41,800 proposal for Eight Mile Booster Station Rehabilitation design (5-0)
• Approved Residential and Commercial Stormwater Credit Program (5-0)
• Approved $6,310 agreement with Revize Web Services for website upgrades (5-0)
• Adopted Budget Amendment #2022-2 (5-0)
• Approved Board of Review compensation at $120 per full day and $60 per half day (5-0)

City Council

At a special meeting on February 7, 2022, the Oak Park City Council discussed two items but took no formal votes. On alcoholic liquor, Economic Development Director Marrone raised possible changes to zoning, licensing and code, and there was consensus to proceed with ordinance changes that would later come back to Council for approval. On recreational marijuana, Marrone gave an update and asked whether Council wanted to revisit its "opt out" position; there was consensus to remain an "opt out" city. No members of the public spoke, and the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

• Consensus to proceed with ordinance changes on alcoholic liquor zoning, licensing and code; changes would return to Council for approval
• Consensus to remain an "opt out" city on recreational marijuana
• No formal votes recorded on either agenda item

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve a consent agenda of routine items, including payments for park equipment and water main projects, plus a road repair agreement. No public hearings, bids, or ordinances are scheduled. The meeting also includes a public safety merit citation and a call to the audience.

• Approve $166,260.98 invoice to Midstates Recreation for Nine Mile Linear Park Play Equipment
• Approve change orders and final payments for 2019 Water Main Replacement (M-675) and Kenosha Water Main Replacement (M-704) projects
• Approve $15,518.00 in invoices to OHM Advisors for AWIA Risk and Resilience ERP and Stormwater Charge Support
• Approve $62,036 payment to Road Commission for Oakland County for Greenfield Road repairs from Major Street Fund
• Approve $13,118.79 in legal services invoices from Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C.

The Oak Park City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the Road Commission for Oakland County for Greenfield Road repairs and authorized a $62,036 payment from the Major Street Fund. The Council also approved the consent agenda, which included play equipment purchases, water main project change orders, and merchant license renewals, as well as an invoice for legal services. Additionally, Public Safety Director Cooper presented Life Saving Awards to four officers.

• Approved adoption of the agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes, park play equipment, water main change orders, and business licenses (5-0)
• Approved payment of legal services invoices totaling $13,118.79 to Garan, Lucow, Miller P.C. (5-0)
• Approved Road Commission for Oakland County agreement for Greenfield Road repairs and $62,036 payment (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items such as minutes, resolutions, and contracts without discussion. The council will also consider a finalized contract with SmithGroup for a Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update and Comprehensive Asset Study. No public hearings or ordinances are scheduled.

• Resolution designating Kara Grisamer as Street Administrator
• Proposed Change Order No. 1 and Payment Application No. 1 for 2021 Catch Basin Line Replacement Project, M-725
• Request for special event and liquor license for Congregation Aish Hatorah, 25725 Coolidge Hwy.
• Consideration of Finalized Contract with SmithGroup for Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update and Comprehensive Asset Study

The Oak Park City Council met on January 3, 2022 with three of five members present. The council approved an amended contract with SmithGroup for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update and Comprehensive Asset Study, raising the total project cost to a limit of $119,235.00, and authorized the City Manager to sign it. The council also approved a resolution designating Kara Grisamer as Street Administrator, a special event fundraiser with a special liquor license for Congregation Aish Hatorah Detroit on March 12, 2022, and a consent agenda that included meeting minutes, a library board meeting reschedule, a catch basin project change order and payment application, disposal of surplus vehicles, and 2022 merchant license renewals.

• Approved amended SmithGroup contract for Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update and Comprehensive Asset Study, total not to exceed $119,235.00 (3-0)
• Approved resolution designating Kara Grisamer as Street Administrator (3-0)
• Approved special event fundraiser with special liquor license for Congregation Aish Hatorah Detroit on March 12, 2022, 7:30-11:30 p.m., $100 fee (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Dec. 20, 2021 minutes, library board meeting reschedule, Recycling Commission and Arts and Cultural Diversity minutes, 2021 Catch Basin Line Replacement Project change order and payment application, surplus vehicle disposal, and 2022 merchant license renewals (3-0)
• Adopted the agenda as presented (3-0)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved a policy establishing procedures and guidelines for Neighborhood Enterprise Zones. This policy outlines criteria for tax exemptions intended to incentivize new residential construction and the rehabilitation of existing housing stock in Oak Park.

• Approved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) policy (3-0)