Oak Park public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will hold a special meeting to decide on amending the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) and to authorize a contract for mechanical and plumbing plan reviews with Mark Booth Inspections. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Amendment to Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• Contract authorization for mechanical/plumbing plan reviews with Mark Booth Inspections

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 18, 2023, with a focus on first readings of two ordinances: one to repeal and replace regulations on shopping carts and another to establish a vacant building registration system. The council will also consider routine approvals, including final payments for sewer projects, legal service invoices, and new computer purchases for city departments.

• First reading of ordinance to repeal and replace Chapter 50 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article II – Offenses Against Property, Section 50-45 Market Basket Cart
• First reading of ordinance to add Article X – Vacant Building Registration to Chapter 18, Buildings and Building Regulations
• Approval of final payments totaling $5,000.00 each for the 2019 and 2020 Sewer and Catch Basin Cleaning & TV Inspection Projects to Doetsch Environmental
• Approval of $88,114.05 for Payment Application No. 1 for the 2023 Sewer and Catch Basin Cleaning & TV Inspection Project
• Request to authorize $48,119.42 for new computers via the State of Michigan (MiDeal) contract

City Council

The 40th Oak Park City Council held an organizational meeting to certify the November 2023 election results, swear in Mayor Marian McClellan, and administer oaths to new council members Carolyn Burns, Solomon Radner, and Julie Edgar. The meeting also included roll call, appointments to boards and commissions, and remarks from the city manager.

• Mayor Marian McClellan sworn in
• Council Members Carolyn Burns, Solomon Radner, and Julie Edgar sworn in
• Oakland County Board of Canvassers certifies November 7, 2023 election results

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 4, 2023, to approve routine items including minutes, reports, and payments totaling $167,140.95. The council will also vote on two resolutions: one to temporarily relocate polling precincts for the February 2024 election and another to amend the budget. Additionally, they will consider change orders and payment applications for public works projects, including the Shepherd Park Restroom Project and the Eight Mile Booster Station Rehabilitation.

• Approve payment of $122,948.44 to Mattioli Cement Company for Miscellaneous Concrete Project
• Approve payment of $11,596.93 to OHM Advisors for GIS DWAM Grant and road projects
• Approve $9,927.04 payment to MDOT for Nine Mile Road project
• Vote on resolution to temporarily relocate two polling precincts for February 27, 2024 Presidential Primary Election
• Approve Budget Amendment #2024-2 for period ending 9/30/23

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will vote on awarding a $226,192.20 contract for firefighting gear, introduce ordinances on shopping carts and vacant building registration, and approve payments and licenses. The meeting includes presentations and recognitions, but no public hearings are scheduled.

• Award bid for Public Safety Fire Fighting Gear Project to Macqueen Equipment for $226,192.20
• First reading of ordinance to update shopping cart regulations (Section 50-45)
• First reading of ordinance to add vacant building registration (Section 18-401)
• Approval of $16,811.08 in legal services invoices from Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C.
• Request to advertise for bids for 2024 Camera Replacement Project

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the 2023 Organizational Meeting and to convene a closed session under the Open Meetings Act for attorney-client privileged communication. No other business is listed.

• Discussion of the 2023 Organizational Meeting
• Closed session for attorney-client privileged communication

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 6, 2023, to approve routine items including minutes, payments for construction projects totaling $414,531.48, and allocations for the 2024 Community Development Block Grant. The council will also recognize a retiring public safety officer and honor a local resident with a proclamation.

• Approve $152,781.80 in payments to MDOT for construction projects
• Approve $123,732 in 2024 Community Development Block Grant allocations
• Approve $235,685.43 payment to Mattioli Cement Company for Miscellaneous Concrete Project
• Approve $18,064.25 payment to OHM Advisors for GIS DWAM Grant and Nine Mile Road CE
• Waiver request for storm water penalties at 23200 Coolidge

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will hold public hearings and vote on establishing an Industrial Development District and approving an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Bollinger Motors at 14925 W. Eleven Mile Rd. They will also adopt special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities, false alarms, property blight, and sidewalk replacement, with a due date of November 14, 2023. Consent agenda includes payments for road projects and other routine items.

• Public hearing and resolution to establish Industrial Development District for Bollinger Motors, Inc., 14925 W. Eleven Mile Rd.
• Public hearing and resolution approving Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Bollinger Motors, Inc.
• Special assessment confirmations for Districts #708 Delinquent Utilities, #709 False Alarms, #710 Property Blight, #711 Sidewalk Replacement, due Nov 14, 2023, with 10% penalty
• Payment of $284,575.26 to MDOT for Nine Mile Rd. and Eight Mile Rd. at Hubbell projects
• Façade improvement grant to Danny Kallabat for businesses at 13805-13845 W. Nine Mile Rd., up to $12,500

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, including payments for the Nine Mile Road Project and legal services, and to consider several special event licenses. They will also discuss resolutions for special assessment rolls, an election services agreement, and support for a federal grant application for the 11 Mile Road redesign. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve MDOT invoice payment of $579,257.93 for Nine Mile Road Project
• Approve special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities ($220,684.55), false alarms ($1,683.00), property blight ($22,737.00), and sidewalk replacement ($2,753.58)
• Resolution supporting joint application for Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant for 11 Mile Road Redesign
• Approve Election Services Agreement with Oakland County, designating Oak Park Community Center as early voting site
• Special event licenses for Oak Park & Bark dog park opening, mural dedication, and cornhole tournament at Dog and Pony Show Brewing

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for vacancies on several city boards and commissions, including the Beautification Advisory Commission, Board of Review, Brownfield/EDC, and Recycling and Environmental Commission. The council will also consider reappointments and make new appointments to fill the vacancies. Public comments will be heard.

• Interview candidates: Gregory Gunn, Eric C. Love, Christopher Venable, Edna Rubin
• Vacancies: Beautification Advisory (2), Board of Review (1), Brownfield/EDC (1), Recycling and Environmental (1)
• Reappointments to city boards and commissions
• New appointments to city boards and commissions

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including payments for sewer and water main projects, and to consider special event licenses. No public hearings or ordinances are scheduled.

• Payment of $19,103.31 to Doetsch Environmental for sewer cleaning project
• Payment of $61,592.74 and change order to Inner City Contracting for water main project
• Payment of $303,364.51 and change order to Mark Anthony Contracting for water main project
• Special event license for Children's Dental Home grand opening
• Special event license for TIAM Middle Eastern Street Food Truck

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will vote on several routine and notable items, including awarding a construction bid for the Shepherd Park restroom project, adopting an ordinance that creates an appeal process for stormwater charges, and approving various contracts and payments. Public hearings are none, and the agenda includes consent items and special event licenses.

• Award bid for 2023 Shepherd Park Restroom Project to KAB Enterprises for $139,809.75
• Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending Downspout Board of Appeals (stormwater appeal process)
• Approve payment of $33,379.40 to Axon Enterprise for redaction software for body-worn cameras
• Approve MDOT contract for Nine Mile Road Resurfacing (Cloverlawn to Republic) for $1,987,702.00
• Approve legal services payment of $14,583.33 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C.

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will meet on August 7, 2023, to approve routine minutes, payments, and contracts totaling over $2.4 million, including water main repairs and a concrete contract. They will also hold a second reading on amending mobile food vending regulations and a first reading on stormwater appeal processes. Special event licenses for September festivals are under consideration.

• Approve $325,983.59 payment to MDOT for Nine Mile and Eight Mile Road Hubble projects
• Approve $949,943.50 Miscellaneous Concrete Contract with Mattioli Cement Co. LLC
• Second reading and adoption of ordinance amending mobile food vending regulations (Chapter 22, Article V)
• First reading of ordinance creating stormwater appeal process (Chapter 82, Article III)
• Approve $962,819.99 payment and $5,000 change order for Water Main and Road Replacement Project

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting to consider revised ballot language for the November 7, 2023 election, including a recreation millage proposal and a $44 million general obligation bond for community and recreation center improvements. They will also discuss council access to voicemail via the new Ring Central phone system and receive an update on the Shepherd Park restroom project.

• Ballot Proposal 23-01: 2.4033 mills for 20 years (2024-2043) for recreation capital and operating costs, estimated to raise $1,560,863 in 2024
• Ballot Proposal 23-02: $44,000,000 general obligation unlimited tax bonds for community/recreation center construction and remodeling, with estimated 4 mills levy
• Discussion of City Council voicemail access using Ring Central telephone system
• Update on Shepherd Park restroom project

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three items: accepting an agreement with Oakland County regarding Shepherd Park, approving ballot proposal language for the November 7, 2023 General Election, and discussing SDM liquor licenses. These are action items or discussions, not final decisions unless voted on during the meeting.

• Consider accepting an agreement with Oakland County regarding Shepherd Park
• Consider ballot proposal language for the November 7, 2023 General Election
• Discuss SDM liquor licenses

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, including sewer project payments, and to hold first readings of two zoning ordinance amendments. The council will also consider several resolutions and requests, including grant applications, a contract extension, and new dog park fees.

• Payment of $96,252.01 to Doetsch Environmental for sewer cleaning project
• Payment of $369,973.24 and change order of -$17,190.56 to Insituform Technologies for sewer lining
• First reading to rezone 15110 W. Ten Mile Road from RM-2 to R-1
• Resolution to apply for MEDC Revitalization and Placemaking Grant for Water Tower Social District
• Approval of $18,000 legal retainer for Shifman Fournier

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to consider a public hearing and resolution for a Class C liquor license for Hansen's Hall, along with several consent agenda items including payments for construction projects, a CDBG resolution, and appointments. The council will also discuss façade improvement grants, a budget amendment, and a special event license for the library's 'Touch a truck' event.

• Public hearing and resolution for Class C liquor license for SJK, LLC d/b/a Hansen's Hall, 8210 W. Nine Mile
• Payment of $609,638.76 to Inner City Contracting for Water Main and Road Replacement Project M-750
• Payment of $208,193.82 to Mattioli Cement Company for 2022 Miscellaneous Concrete Project
• Façade improvement grants: $1,175 to Realteam Real Estate (8250 Nine Mile) and $2,850/$4,689 to Double G LLC (8140/8210 Nine Mile)
• Special event license for Oak Park Public Library 'Touch a truck' event on June 28, 2023

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will vote on routine approvals, contracts, and extensions at this meeting. Items include approval of past meeting minutes, payments for services and projects, and declarations of surplus vehicles. The Council will also consider a resolution to extend the Arena Management Agreement for city property at 13950 Oak Park Blvd.

• Approve payment of $26,624.50 to OHM Advisors for GIS DWAM Grant and Nine Mile Road CE
• Approve $75,083.70 payment to Mattioli Cement Company for 2022 Miscellaneous Concrete Project
• Extend Arena Management Agreement with Rolston Hockey LLC for property at 13950 Oak Park Blvd
• Award bid for Nine Mile Connector Park Project to DMC Consultants for $313,768.00
• Declare listed vehicles surplus and sold by sealed bid or auction

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed budgets for fiscal years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26. The agenda includes presentations from several departments, including Public Safety, Economic Development, Municipal Services, Water & Sewer, Public Works, and the 45th District Court. This is a discussion session, not a final vote, and includes a public comment period.

• Public Safety budget discussion (pages 9, 10, 43)
• Economic Development budget discussion (pages 5, 27)
• Municipal Services budget discussion (pages 8, 9, 37)
• Water & Sewer budget discussion (pages 110, 115)
• Public Works budget discussion (pages 10, 11, 51)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the fiscal years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 departmental budgets across multiple city divisions. Each division (Library, Finance, Communications, Human Resources, Information Technology, Recreation, City Clerk/Elections/Fee Schedule, City Attorney/Prosecutor/Labor Attorney, and City Manager/City Council) will present its budget overview during allocated time slots.

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, legal invoices, and several significant contracts, including the widening of the Hubbell Ave. intersection with Eight Mile Road. They will also consider collective bargaining agreement extensions and an emergency operations plan.

• Approve final payment of $1,000 to Michigan Joint Sealing for 2022 Joint and Crack Sealing Project
• Approve final payment of $5,000 to Inland Waters Pollution Control for 2021 Sewer Lining Project
• Approve payment of $13,517.34 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services
• Approve two-year extensions of collective bargaining agreements with four police and worker unions
• Approve contract with MDOT for widening Hubbell Ave. intersection with Eight Mile Road and $457,000 construction engineering services from OHM Advisors

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss two items: naming options for the 9 Mile Connector Park and MDOT's I-696 Bridge Project. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of discussion items and a public comment period.

• Discuss naming options for the 9 Mile Connector Park
• Discuss MDOT's I-696 Bridge Project

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: considering options for funding the Recreation Plan. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the council will discuss funding alternatives.

• Consider options for Recreation Plan funding

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to consider routine consent agenda items, hold public hearings on special assessment districts and reprogramming of 2022 CDBG funds, and act on several contracts and agreements, including construction testing, prosecutorial services, and road widening.

• Public hearing and adoption of Special Assessment Resolutions for Districts #704 Delinquent Utilities, #705 False Alarms, #706 Property Blight, #707 Sidewalk Replacement, with due date May 17, 2023 and 10% penalty
• Public hearing and resolution to reprogram 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
• Approval of payment application No. 3 for 2021 Greenfield Fence Project to Michigan Fence Outlet for $182,195.91
• Approval of proposal from Testing Engineers & Consultants (TEC) for construction testing and geotechnical engineering, not-to-exceed $60,380.00
• Contracts with Forgotten Harvest and MDOT for widening of Hubbell Ave. intersection with Eight Mile Road

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will vote on routine consent items, including approving minutes, a $3,529 invoice for water main topo work, and new/renewed licenses. They will also consider paying a $14,514.59 legal services invoice, award a $196,616 bid for the 2023 Catch Basin Line Replacement Project, and set a public hearing for special assessments on delinquent utility, false alarm, blight, and sidewalk charges. No public hearings or ordinances are scheduled for this meeting.

• Award bid for 2023 Catch Basin Line Replacement Project (M-752) to Midwest Excavating for $196,616.00
• Approve payment of $14,514.59 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services
• Approve payment of $3,529.00 to OHM Advisors for Leslie Water Main Topo
• Resolution to prepare Special Assessment Rolls for delinquent utilities ($261,009.76), false alarms ($2,398.00), property blight ($21,423.52), and sidewalk replacement ($211,195.54) with 10% penalty
• Set April 3, 2023 as public hearing date for special assessment rolls

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, award construction contracts, adopt zoning ordinance amendments, and approve several financial reports and budget amendments. Key actions include awarding a $2.24 million water main replacement project and a $96,516 joint and crack sealing project, plus second reading of zoning text amendments.

• Award 2023 Water Main Replacement Project (M-750) to Inner City Contracting LLC for $2,240,831.75
• Award 2023 Joint and Crack Sealing Project (M-751) to Michigan Joint Sealing Inc. for $96,516.00 and amend budget
• Second reading and adoption of zoning ordinance text amendments (multiple articles)
• Approve invoice from OHM Advisors for GIS DWAM Grant for $36,086.50
• Approve legal services retainer for Shifman Fournier for $18,000.00

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting to interview two law firms for the position of City Prosecutor and then consider appointing a new prosecutor. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Interview Garan Lucow Miller P.C. at 6:00 p.m.
• Interview The Kaplan Law Firm at 6:30 p.m.
• Consider appointing a new City Prosecutor

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items. They will consider first reading of zoning ordinance text amendments, approve payments for legal and consulting services, and decide on an interlocal agreement with Oakland County for a $250,000 grant to equip a commercial kitchen. The meeting also includes introductions of new staff and a closed session on pending litigation.

• First reading of proposed text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (multiple articles)
• Interlocal agreement with Oakland County for $250,000 grant to equip commercial kitchen in Farmer's Market/Community Event Hub
• Approval of $19,827.25 payment to OHM Advisors for GIS, Event Hub, and Leslie Water Main Topo
• Approval of $13,653.34 payment to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services
• Closed session to discuss litigation: City of Oak Park v. Laurentian Village Association, Case No. 2022-196398CZ

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews and make appointments to city boards and commissions, including one candidate for the Beautification Commission and Recycling & Env. Conservation. They will also consider reappointing 12 current members to various boards, and discuss a first amendment to the City Manager's contract that sets his salary at $160,000 per year starting February 20, 2023, increasing to $167,000 on February 17, 2024, with the term extended through June 30, 2027. Additionally, the council will receive updates on the Recreation Master Plan and the city website.

• Interview candidate Natalie Sturm for Beautification Commission and Recycling & Env. Conservation vacancies
• Reappoint 12 members to Election Commission, Beautification Advisory Commission, Building Board of Appeals, and Local Officers Compensation Commission
• Amend City Manager Erik Tungate's contract: salary $160,000/year from Feb 20, 2023, $167,000/year from Feb 17, 2024, term through June 30, 2027
• Recreation Master Plan update
• City website discussion

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items and several notable requests, including a mural near the dog park, a resolution for deficit elimination plans, flying the Thin Blue Line Flag, and authorizing a police vehicle purchase. No public hearings or ordinances are scheduled.

• Approve $86,545.80 payment to Doetsch Environmental for sewer and catch basin cleaning
• Approve $60,328.34 for Public Safety vehicle purchase via Oakland County pre-bid contract
• Approve mural on rear wall of Excell Landscaping building at 11000 Capital
• Resolution approving deficit elimination plans for Sidewalk Program and Stormwater Utility Funds
• Request to fly Thin Blue Line Flag at City Hall for National Police Week May 14-20, 2023

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including a $769,296.84 payment for the 2022 Water Main Replacement Project and a $392,163.80 sewer lining contract extension. They will also receive an annual audit presentation and a strategic plan report. No public hearings or ordinances are scheduled.

• Payment Application No. 5 for 2022 Water Main Replacement Project (M-737) to Mark Anthony Contracting for $769,296.84
• Contract extension for 2023 Sewer Lining Contract (M-749) with Insituform Technologies USA LLC for $392,163.80
• Advertise for bids for 2023 Water Main and Road Reconstruction Project (M-750)
• Advertise for bids for 2023 Joint and Crack Sealing Project (M-734)
• Payment of $13,371.74 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent agenda items, including meeting minutes, invoices, and licenses. They will also consider several city manager requests, including a change order and payment for the lead water service replacement project, compensation for Board of Review members, and the 2023 Poverty Exemption Policy.

• Approve invoices to OHM Advisors for $21,685.25 for GIS, Nine Mile Road design, and Leslie Water Main Topo
• Approve Change Order No. 3 ($6,923.00) and Payment Application No. 5 ($11,923.00) to D’Angelo Brothers Inc. for 2019 Lead Water Service Replacement Project
• Adopt rate of compensation for Board of Review members and 2023 meeting dates
• Adopt City of Oak Park 2023 Poverty Exemption Policy and application