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

The City Council approved an amendment to the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) to allow for participation period extensions. The Council also authorized a contract with Mark Booth Inspections for mechanical and plumbing services.

• Approved amendment to Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) to allow participation period extensions (4-0)
• Authorized contract with Mark Booth Inspections for mechanical/plumbing plan reviews and inspections (4-0)

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

The Oak Park City Council unanimously approved first readings of two ordinances: one to update regulations on shopping carts (Section 50-45) and another to add a vacant building registration requirement (Section 18-401) to enforce maintenance of abandoned properties. The council also approved several contracts and payments, including a sole-source contract for booking camera upgrades and legal service invoices. No public hearings or bids were held.

• Approved first reading of ordinance to repeal and replace shopping cart regulations (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to add vacant building registration (unanimous)
• Approved $92,208.26 sole-source contract for booking camera upgrades to Axon Enterprise, with budget amendment of $18,441.66 (unanimous)
• Approved $128,911.74 contract extension for 2024 Joint and Crack Sealing Project to Michigan Joint Sealing (unanimous)
• Approved $48,119.42 for new computers via MiDeal contract (unanimous)
• Approved $46,916.70 payment to Dell Technologies for 15 police car computers (unanimous)
• Approved $15,312.08 in legal invoices to Garan, Lucow, Miller P.C. (unanimous)
• Approved $18,000.00 legal services invoice to Shifman Fournier (unanimous)

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

The Oak Park City Council held its organizational meeting, swore in re-elected Mayor Marian McClellan and new Council Members Solomon Radner and Julie Edgar, and unanimously approved appointments of council members to various city boards and commissions. Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Burns was absent.

• Approved council appointments to boards and commissions (unanimous, 4-0, Burns absent)
• Confirmed Carolyn Burns as Mayor Pro Tem (noted, no vote taken)
• Administered Oath of Office to Mayor Marian McClellan (two-year term)
• Administered Oath of Office to Council Member Solomon Radner (four-year term)
• Administered Oath of Office to Council Member Julie Edgar (four-year term)

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

The Oak Park City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including payments for construction projects and licenses, a budget amendment for FY 2023-24, relocation of two polling precincts for the February 2024 primary, change orders for park and water projects, and a resolution supporting a grant application for the Oak Park Event Hub. All votes were unanimous with Mayor Pro Tem Burns absent.

• Approved consent agenda including payments for concrete, landscaping, and tree pruning projects (unanimous)
• Approved relocation of Precincts 15 and 16 to Ferndale Upper Elementary for Feb. 27, 2024 primary (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #2024-2 with net increase to General Fund balance of $84,380 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 ($8,275) and Payment Application No. 1 ($74,042.38) for Shepherd Park Restroom Project (unanimous)
• Approved change order for OHM Advisors engineering services not to exceed $4,716 for Eight Mile Booster Station (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting grant application for Oak Park Event Hub (unanimous)

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

The Oak Park City Council approved grant contracts for the 45th District Court's Veterans Treatment Court and Behavioral Health and Wellness Court programs. Council also approved legal service invoices, merchant license renewals, and advertising for bids on the 2024 Camera Replacement Project. Two ordinance first readings were removed from the agenda, and a request to waive a park shelter rental fee failed.

• Approved agenda with amendments, omitting two ordinance first readings and adding a mural item (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes, bid advertisement for 2024 Camera, and merchant licenses (4-0)
• Approved payment of $16,811.08 to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services (4-0)
• Approved SCAO contract for the 2024 Veterans Treatment Court Grant Program in the amount of $50,000 (4-0)
• Approved SCAO contract for the 2024 Behavioral Health and Wellness Court Grant Program in the amount of $111,050 (4-0)
• Failed to waive the Shepherd Park Shelter One rental fee for Willie Horton (0-4)

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

The Oak Park City Council unanimously postponed its organizational meeting from November 13 to December 4, 2023, due to new election laws delaying certification. After a closed session on attorney-client privileged communication, the council unanimously authorized the City Attorney to initiate a lawsuit against 8 Mile LLC and to engage in settlement discussions. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

• Postponed organizational meeting to December 4, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Authorized City Attorney to initiate lawsuit against 8 Mile LLC and engage in resolution discussions (unanimous)

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

The City Council approved the 2024 Community Development Block Grant application for approximately $123,732 to fund code enforcement and yard services. The Council also approved several infrastructure payments and business licenses via the consent agenda. A request to waive storm water penalties for a property on Coolidge was denied.

• Approved 2024 CDBG fund allocations of $105,172.20 for Code Enforcement and $18,559.80 for Public Service/Yard Services (5-0)
• Denied storm water penalty waiver for 23200 Coolidge (0-5)
• Approved $235,685.43 payment to Mattioli Cement Company for Miscellaneous Concrete Project (5-0)
• Approved $152,781.80 payment for MDOT construction projects (5-0)
• Approved $18,064.25 payment to OHM Advisors for GIS DWAM Grant and Nine Mile Road CE (5-0)
• Approved $7,000.00 payment to Urban Tree Trimming for 2023 Block Pruning Project (5-0)
• Approved new and renewal merchant licenses for 11 businesses (5-0)
• Approved exception recommendations for Special Assessment Districts regarding unpaid utilities and blight (5-0)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council is meeting to approve routine consent items, including a $199,677.48 payment for the 2023-24 Miscellaneous Concrete Project and scheduling a public hearing for 2024 Community Development Block Grant funds. They will also consider a proclamation for Michigan Library Appreciation Month, a strategic plan report, legal service invoices, and a license agreement for an early voting site. No public hearings, communications, special licenses, bids, or ordinances are on the agenda.

• Payment application No. 1 to Mattioli Cement Company for $199,677.48 for the 2023-24 Miscellaneous Concrete Project
• Request to schedule a November 6, 2023 public hearing on 2024 Community Development Block Grant Fund allocation
• Approval of $14,587.83 in legal service invoices from Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C.
• License agreement with Oakland County for use of Oak Park Community Center as Early Voting Site 1
• Proclamation declaring October as Michigan Library Appreciation Month

The Oak Park City Council unanimously approved a license agreement allowing the Oakland County Board of County Election Commissioners to use the Oak Park Community Center as an Early Voting Site. The council also approved a $199,677.48 payment for the 2023-24 Miscellaneous Concrete Project and new or renewed business licenses. Additionally, the council approved the previous meeting's minutes, which included a statement from Mayor Pro Tem Edgar opposing a tax abatement for Bollinger.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including concrete payment and licenses (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $199,677.48 to Mattioli Cement Company for concrete project
• Approved new and renewed merchant licenses for 11 businesses
• Approved October 2, 2023 minutes with added statement opposing Bollinger tax abatement (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $14,587.83 for legal services from Garan, Lucow, Miller P.C. (unanimous)
• Approved license agreement for Oak Park Community Center as Early Voting Site 1 (unanimous)

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

The City Council unanimously approved establishing an Industrial Development District and an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Bollinger Motors at 14925 W. Eleven Mile Rd., despite resident opposition and a statement from Mayor Pro Tem Edgar opposing the tax break. The council also approved special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities, false alarms, property blight, and sidewalk replacement, with a due date of November 14, 2023. A facade improvement grant of up to $12,500 was approved for businesses at 13805-13845 W. Nine Mile Rd. The council authorized filing nuisance abatement actions for two properties.

• Approved Industrial Development District for Bollinger Motors (4-0)
• Approved Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Bollinger Motors (4-0)
• Approved special assessment rolls for districts #708-711 with Nov 14 due date (4-0)
• Approved facade improvement grant up to $12,500 for Nine Mile Rd businesses (4-0)
• Approved filing nuisance abatement actions for 21950 Eastwood and 13200 Oak Park Blvd (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including payments totaling $436,093.70 (4-0)

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

The Oak Park City Council approved several items, including a $38,100 contract for the 2023 Welcome Sign and Median Landscape project, an election services agreement with Oakland County for early voting, and a resolution supporting a joint grant application for the 11 Mile Road redesign. The council also approved special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities, property blight, false alarms, and sidewalk replacement, totaling $247,858.13. A closed session to discuss pending litigation was not convened due to lack of quorum.

• Approved $38,100 contract to Premier Group Associates for welcome sign and median landscaping (unanimous)
• Approved election services agreement with Oakland County, designating Oak Park Community Center as early voting site (unanimous)
• Approved special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities, blight, false alarms, sidewalk replacement totaling $247,858.13 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting joint grant application for 11 Mile Road redesign (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $18,000 to Shifman Fournier for legal services (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $14,683.33 to Garan, Lucow, Miller P.C. for legal services (unanimous)
• Approved special events for dog park grand opening, mural dedication, and brewing fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved traffic control order for temporary parking on Albany between Dante and Fern (unanimous)

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

The Oak Park City Council held a special meeting to interview candidates and make appointments to city boards and commissions. The council unanimously approved the reappointment of 12 members to various boards and the appointment of 4 new members. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved reappointments to Arts and Cultural Diversity Commission, Board of Review, Corridor Improvement Authority, Library Board, Planning Commission, Recycling, and Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved new appointments to Recycling & Env. Conservation Commission, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Traffic Safety Board, and Board of Review (unanimous)

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

The Oak Park City Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including payments for sewer, water main, and road projects, plus new merchant licenses. They also approved Budget Amendment #2024-1, a lot division/combination request with conditions, and two special event requests (a dental office grand opening and a food truck). No public hearings or ordinances were considered.

• Approved consent agenda including sewer cleaning payment of $19,103.31 to Doetsch Environmental (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $61,592.74 and change order to Inner City Contracting for water main/road project (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $303,364.51 and change order to Mark Anthony Contracting for water main project (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $110,038.67 to OHM Advisors for GIS, Nine Mile Road, and Fern Street survey (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #2024-1 for period ending August 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved lot division/combination for Hershon Haynes and Kafia King-Haynes with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved special event for Children's Dental Home grand opening on September 16, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved special event for TAIM Middle Eastern Street Food Truck at 25595 Coolidge Hwy (unanimous)

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.

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a road resurfacing contract and a concrete contract. The council also adopted new mobile food vending regulations and supported a $2.5 million grant application for a community event hub.

• Approved $1,987,702.00 MDOT contract for Nine Mile Road resurfacing (3-0)
• Awarded $949,943.50 concrete contract to Mattioli Cement Co. LLC (3-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending mobile food vending regulations (3-0)
• Supported $2.5M Michigan Community Center grant application with $3M matching funds (3-0)
• Relocated polling precincts 15 and 16 to Ferndale Upper Elementary for Nov 7 election (3-0)
• Approved $33,379.40 for Axon redaction software and budget amendment (3-0)
• Approved $61,600 one-year audit contract extension with Rehmann (3-0)
• Approved $14,583.33 payment to Garan, Lucow, Miller P.C. for legal services (3-0)

City Council

The Council approved several zoning ordinance amendments, including a rezoning of 15110 W. Ten Mile Road from multi-family to single-family residential. It also authorized the purchase of a street sweeper and a police vehicle via a state contract. Additionally, the Council approved a block party request and legal service payments.

• Adopted zoning amendments for residential, commercial, mixed-use, office, and industrial districts (5-0)
• Rezoned 15110 W. Ten Mile Road from RM-2 Multi-family to R1 Single Family Residential (5-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending mobile food vending regulations (4-0)
• Authorized $299,989 for a 2023 Elgin Pelican Street Sweeper and 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe (4-0)
• Approved $13,345.34 payment to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services (5-0)
• Approved Radclift Block Party for August 20, 2023, with application fee waived (5-0)
• Approved $18,137.84 payment and $26,154.75 change order to DVM Utilities (5-0)
• Approved renewals for 7 merchant licenses (5-0)

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

The Oak Park City Council approved a $949,943.50 contract with Mattioli Cement Co. for the 2023-2024 Miscellaneous Concrete Project, adopted an ordinance amending mobile food vending regulations, and approved a $962,819.99 payment plus $5,000 change order for the 2023 Water Main and Road Replacement Project. The council also approved a $300,000 contract extension for sewer and catch basin cleaning, a three-year media coverage contract with MetroMode, and several special event requests. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $949,943.50 concrete contract with Mattioli Cement Co. (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending mobile food vending regulations (5-0)
• Approved $962,819.99 payment and $5,000 change order for water main project (5-0)
• Approved $300,000 contract extension for sewer cleaning with Doetsch Environmental (5-0)
• Approved three-year media coverage contract with MetroMode (5-0)
• Approved special events: Lions Game Opening Day, Oktoberfest, and Radclift Block Party (5-0 each)
• Approved consent agenda including $325,983.59 MDOT invoices and $110,038.67 OHM Advisors invoices (5-0)

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

The Oak Park City Council unanimously approved ballot proposal language for the November 7, 2023 election, including a 2.4033-mill recreation millage over 20 years and a $44 million general obligation bond for community center improvements. The council also authorized the city attorney to submit a consent judgment to resolve litigation with Laurentian Village Association, and discussed voicemail access and the Shepherd Park restroom project.

• Approved ballot language for recreation millage (2.4033 mills, 2024-2043) and $44M bond proposal (unanimous)
• Authorized city attorney to submit consent judgment declaring Laurentian Village condos a public nuisance (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 8-7-23 closed session (unanimous)
• Convened closed session for attorney-client privileged discussions on Laurentian Village litigation (unanimous)

City Council

The Oak Park City Council will consider adopting two zoning ordinance amendments postponed from July 3, including a comprehensive update to support sustainable growth and a rezoning of 15110 W. Ten Mile Road from RM-2 to R-1. They will also give first reading to an ordinance amending mobile food vending regulations, and approve routine items like payments and licenses.

• Second reading and adoption of zoning ordinance amendments (postponed from July 3)
• Rezoning 15110 W. Ten Mile Road from RM-2 (multi-family) to R-1 (single-family)
• First reading of ordinance amending mobile food vending regulations (Sections 22-126 to 22-129)
• Approval of payment application No. 7 ($18,137.84) and change order No. 2 (-$26,154.75) to DVM Utilities for sewer project M-728
• Resolution to purchase tax foreclosed properties and authorize $299,989.00 vehicle purchase via MiDeal contract

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

The City Council approved an interlocal partnership agreement with Oakland County for a portion of David H. Shepherd Park. The council also adopted language for two ballot proposals for the November 7, 2023 General Election regarding recreation millage and general obligation bonding.

• Approved interlocal partnership agreement for David H. Shepherd Park with Oakland County (unanimous)
• Approved ballot proposal language for November 7, 2023 General Election (unanimous)
• Proposed recreation millage of 2.4033 mills for 10 years (Ballot Proposal No. 23-01)
• Proposed general obligation bonding of up to $40,000,000 for community and recreation center projects (Ballot Proposal No. 23-02)

City Council

The City Council will hold second readings for ordinances to amend various zoning districts and the official zoning map. The meeting also includes a request for a special event license for a block party on Rensselaer.

• Zoning ordinance amendments for residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, and special land use districts
• Rezoning 15110 W. Ten Mile Road from RM-2 Multi-family to R1 Single Family Residential
• OHM Advisors invoices for GIS DWAM Grant and Nine Mile Road CE totaling $61,850.50
• Midwest Excavation payment of $37,978.88 for 2023 Catch Basin Line Replacement Project
• Michigan Joint Sealing payment of $15,244.55 for 2023 Joint and Crack Sealing Project

The City Council approved several infrastructure payments, including $61,850.50 for GIS and road engineering. The council also approved various new and renewal merchant licenses and a block party request. Two zoning ordinances were postponed until July 17, 2023.

• Approved $61,850.50 payment to OHM Advisors for GIS DWAM Grant and Nine Mile Road CE
• Approved $37,979.88 payment and ($9,260.36) change order to Midwest Excavation for Catch Basin Line Replacement
• Approved $15,244.55 payment and ($15,997.47) change order to Michigan Joint Sealing for Joint and Crack Sealing Project
• Approved new merchant license for The Best Damn Salad and 10 license renewals
• Approved Rensselaer Block Club block party for July 15, 2023, with $100 fee waived
• Postponed second reading of zoning ordinance amendments for various districts to July 17, 2023
• Postponed second reading of zoning change for 15110 W. Ten Mile Road from RM-2 to R1 to July 17, 2023
• Approved request to declare listed vehicles and equipment as surplus

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

The Oak Park City Council approved first readings of two zoning ordinance amendments, including changing 15110 W. Ten Mile Road from RM-2 to R-1. They also authorized grant applications for the Water Tower Social District and a Spark Grant for an event hub, and approved budget amendment #2023-4. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved first reading of zoning ordinance amendments for residential, commercial, industrial, and special land use districts (unanimous)
• Approved first reading to rezone 15110 W. Ten Mile Road from RM-2 to R-1 (unanimous)
• Authorized application for MEDC Revitalization and Placemaking Grant for Water Tower Social District (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting LRIP funding for Nine Mile Road project (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #2023-4 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Michigan Spark Grant application for Oak Park Event Hub (unanimous)
• Approved dog park membership fees: residents $40, non-residents $65, tags $10, fobs $20 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $13,333.49 to Garan, Lucow, Miller and $18,000 to Shifman Fournier for legal services (unanimous)

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

The Oak Park City Council unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and millage rates, reducing the overall millage by 0.5232 mills to 31.9151 per $1,000 of taxable valuation. The council also approved the FY 2023-2024 fee schedule, a Brownfield plan for the Corsaut property, and several contracts and agreements.

• Adopted FY 2023-2024 budget and millage rates (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 fee schedule and administrative fees on tickets (unanimous)
• Approved Corsaut Building Ventures Brownfield Plan and reimbursement agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $95,000 bid for 2023 Block Pruning Project to Urban Tree Trimming Services (unanimous)
• Approved $13,408.34 payment for legal services to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. (unanimous)
• Approved two-year extension of Arena Management Agreement with Rolston Hockey LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of three vacant parcels at Eight Mile Rd & E. Fern Ave to Barton Malow (unanimous)
• Approved one-year lease extension for Hatzalah of Michigan at 13650 Oak Park Blvd (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed 2023-2024 fiscal year budget and property tax millage rates. The agenda also includes a public hearing and potential resolution for a Brownfield Plan for the Corsaut property at 15101 W 11 Mile Road.

• Public hearing for 2023-2024 budget and property tax millage rates
• Brownfield Plan and reimbursement agreement for Corsaut Building Ventures, LLC
• $144,375.76 payment for 2023 Catch Basin Line Replacement Project (M-752)
• $64,273.98 payment for 2023 Joint and Crack Sealing Project
• $95,000.00 bid award for 2023 Block Pruning Project (M-748)

The City Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget and reduced the overall millage rate to 31.9151. Other key actions included approving a Brownfield Plan for the Corsaut Property and extending several city property leases.

• Adopted FY 2023-2024 budget and millage rate of 31.9151 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 fee schedule and new administrative ticket fees (5-0)
• Approved Corsaut Building Ventures, LLC Brownfield Plan and Reimbursement Agreement (5-0)
• Awarded $95,000 block pruning contract to Urban Tree Trimming Services (5-0)
• Extended Arena Management Agreement with Rolston Hockey LLC through June 30, 2025 (5-0)
• Authorized sale of three vacant parcels at Eight Mile Road & E. Fern Avenue to Barton Malow Company (5-0)
• Approved one-year lease extension for Hatzalah of Michigan (5-0)
• Approved swimming pool use agreement with the City of Southfield (5-0)

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

The Oak Park City Council unanimously approved awarding the bid for the Nine Mile Connector Park Project to DMC Consultants of Detroit for $313,768. They also approved a $36,500 yard services contract with Lawnclippers Landscaping, selected FPJ Investment for the 2023 tax foreclosure process, and approved special assessment district exceptions. The meeting was procedural, with no public hearings or ordinances.

• Approved agenda as amended, removing items 15A and 15D (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, budget hearing scheduling, and various contracts (unanimous)
• Approved special event request for Dog and Pony Show Brewing anniversary celebration (unanimous)
• Awarded yard services bid to Lawnclippers Landscaping, not to exceed $36,500 (unanimous)
• Awarded Nine Mile Connector Park Project bid to DMC Consultants for $313,768 (unanimous)
• Approved special assessment district exceptions, placing some properties back and removing others (unanimous)
• Selected FPJ Investment, LLC as bidder for 2023 tax foreclosure process (unanimous)

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)

The Oak Park City Council unanimously appointed Wayne Wudyka to the Corridor Improvement Authority for a term ending August 31, 2027. The council also discussed departmental budgets for FY 2023-26, reaching consensus to add $12,000 for speed trailers and electronic speed signs for Public Safety and $20,000 for the Youth Assistance Program. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and budget-focused.

• Appointed Wayne Wudyka to Corridor Improvement Authority (unanimous)
• Consensus to increase Public Safety budget by $12,000 for speed trailers and signs
• Consensus to budget $20,000 for Youth Assistance Program support

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.

The City Council convened a special meeting to discuss the proposed FY 2023-24, FY 2024-25, and FY 2025-26 departmental budgets. Department heads presented their budgets and answered council questions. No formal votes or decisions were made during this discussion-only session.

• Discussed FY 2023-24 through FY 2025-26 departmental budgets (no vote taken)
• Heard presentations from Library, Finance, Communications, Human Resources, IT, Recreation, City Clerk, and City Attorney departments

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

The City Council approved two-year extensions for four collective bargaining agreements, extending them to June 30, 2026. The council also adopted an emergency operations support plan and approved several infrastructure contracts.

• Approved 2-year contract extensions for OPDS Command Officers, POAM, POAM-Dispatchers, and TPOAM (5-0)
• Adopted the City of Oak Park Emergency Operations Support Plan (5-0)
• Approved $457,000 not-to-exceed proposal for OHM Advisors engineering services (5-0)
• Approved MDOT Contract #23-5020 for Hubbell Ave. and Eight Mile Road intersection widening (5-0)
• Approved reimbursement contract with Forgotten Harvest for Hubbell Ave. intersection widening (5-0)
• Approved $13,517.34 payment to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. for legal services (5-0)
• Approved $1,000 payment to Michigan Joint Sealing for 2022 Joint and Crack Sealing Project (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 payment to Inland Waters Pollution Control Inc. for 2021 Sewer Lining Project (5-0)

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 held a special meeting to discuss funding options for recreation plan amenities but took no formal action. Council members present agreed to continue the funding discussion and possible determination at the next meeting when all members may be present. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned without any votes or decisions.

• Deferred recreation plan funding discussion to next meeting (consensus of present members)

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

The Oak Park City Council unanimously rejected a 3% salary increase for the mayor, mayor pro tem, and council members. The council approved a $196,616 contract for the 2023 Catch Basin Line Replacement Project and authorized special assessment rolls for unpaid charges totaling $496,026.82.

• Rejected 3% salary increase for mayor, mayor pro tem, and council members (0-5)
• Approved $196,616 bid for 2023 Catch Basin Line Replacement Project to Midwest Excavating (5-0)
• Approved special assessment rolls for delinquent utilities, false alarms, property blight, and sidewalk replacements totaling $496,026.82 (5-0)
• Set April 3, 2023 public hearing on special assessment rolls (5-0)
• Approved payment of $14,514.59 legal services invoice to Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, $3,529 invoice to OHM Advisors, and merchant licenses (5-0)

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

The City Council approved a new mural for the dog park, authorized the purchase of a replacement police vehicle, and passed deficit elimination plans for the Sidewalk and Stormwater funds. Council also approved the display of the "Thin Blue Line Flag" during National Police Week in May. A request regarding water bill issues at Laurentian Village Condominiums was tabled until the February 20 meeting.

• Approved mural at 11000 Capital (2-1)
• Approved deficit elimination plans for Sidewalk and Stormwater funds (3-0)
• Approved flying 'Thin Blue Line Flag' May 14-20, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved $60,328.34 purchase of 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe and upfitting (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda including various payments and bid advertisements (3-0)
• Tabled Laurentian Village water bill request to February 20 meeting

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

The Oak Park City Council approved a contract extension with Insituform Technologies USA LLC for the 2023 Sewer Lining Contract (M-749) totaling $392,163.80. The council also approved payment of $13,371.74 in legal invoices, the appointment of Kimberly Schaaf to the Youth Assistance Board, and the consent agenda including a $769,296.84 payment for the 2022 Water Main Replacement Project. No public hearings or ordinances were considered.

• Approved $392,163.80 sewer lining contract extension with Insituform Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved $13,371.74 payment for legal services from Garan, Lucow, Miller, P.C. (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Kimberly Schaaf to Oak Park Youth Assistance Board (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $769,296.84 payment to Mark Anthony Contracting for water main project (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended to add Youth Assistance Board appointment (unanimous)

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

The Oak Park City Council unanimously approved the 2023 Poverty Exemption Policy, which sets guidelines for low-income homeowners to receive a 50% reduction in taxable value for one year. The council also approved a change order and payment for the lead water service replacement project, set Board of Review compensation and meeting dates, and approved the consent agenda including merchant licenses.

• Approved 2023 Poverty Exemption Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 ($6,923) and Payment Application No. 5 ($11,923) to D'Angelo Brothers Inc. for lead water service replacement (unanimous)
• Set Board of Review compensation at $120 full day / $60 half day and 2023 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including merchant licenses and invoice payments (unanimous)