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Lapeer public meetings in 2020

74 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 23, 2020

Downtown Development Authority

Lapeer Downtown Development Authority meeting cancelled

The regular meeting of the City of Lapeer Downtown Development Authority scheduled for December 23, 2020, has been cancelled.

procedural
Mon Dec 21, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission to discuss IT services contract and zoning text amendments

The City Commission will meet electronically to review administrative reports and departmental updates. Key discussion items include a contract for IT services and proposed text amendments to several city sections.

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Thu Dec 17, 2020

Housing Commission

Housing Commission to review HUD COVID waivers and financial reports

The Lapeer Housing Commission will meet to approve monthly financial reports and bills. The body will discuss incorporating new HUD COVID waivers and extensions into LHC policy. The meeting also includes reports on Riverview Towers and the Housing Choice Voucher program.

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Thu Dec 10, 2020

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting canceled for December 10, 2020

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 10, 2020, has been canceled. The notice states this is due to a lack of official business to be conducted.

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Thu Dec 10, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission to discuss face covering resolution and manager evaluation

The City Commission will meet to consider a resolution regarding the wearing of face coverings. The agenda also includes comments on the City Manager evaluation and a closed session for pending litigation.

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Mon Dec 7, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission to review adult use marihuana licenses

The City Commission will meet electronically to discuss administrative reports and consent items. The agenda includes reviews of marihuana licenses and planning service contracts.

marihuana-licensescontractsplanningland-lease
Wed Nov 25, 2020

Downtown Development Authority

DDA to discuss Executive Director contract renewal and social district

The City of Lapeer Downtown Development Authority and Lapeer Main Street board are meeting virtually to review committee reports and staff updates. The board will discuss the Executive Director's contract renewal and a social district.

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Mon Nov 23, 2020

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board to consider signage and parking variances

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests. The board will also elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary.

zoningparkingsignagepublic-hearings
Thu Nov 19, 2020

Housing Commission

Lapeer Housing Commission meeting on November 19, 2020

The commission will review monthly financial reports and bills for Riverview Towers LLC and the Housing Choice Voucher program. The agenda includes a request to approve a contractor for balcony repairs at Riverview Towers.

housingfinanceriverview-towersmaintenancegovernment-operations
Thu Nov 19, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission and Planning Commission Workshop

The Lapeer City Commission and Planning Commission will hold a joint workshop meeting held electronically. The agenda includes an administrative discussion regarding drive-thru restrictions.

administrationpublic-health
Thu Nov 19, 2020

Planning Commission

Planning Commission discusses housing amendments and site plan reviews

The commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a text amendment for transitional housing or homeless shelters. Additionally, the body will review a site plan for a building addition and parking modifications at Ray C’s Extreme on S. Lapeer Rd.

zoninghousingsite-planpublic-hearing
Mon Nov 16, 2020

City Commission

City Commission to review adult use marihuana licenses

The Lapeer City Commission will meet electronically to discuss administrative reports and city business. The body is reviewing several applications for adult use marihuana licenses and a fire inspection agreement.

marihuana-licensespublic-safetyadministrationcovid-19
Wed Nov 4, 2020

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board to hear appeal from The Refuge of Lapeer Homeless Shelter

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request from The Refuge of Lapeer Homeless Shelter. The board is considering an appeal of an administrative decision concerning the shelter's use as an accessory to a place of public assembly and worship.

zoninghomeless-shelterpublic-hearing
Mon Nov 2, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer Commission reviews housing contracts and outdoor dining license

The City Commission is meeting to discuss administrative reports including housing administration contracts and a solid waste license. The body will also consider a text amendment regarding drive-through restaurants and a right-of-way license for outdoor dining.

housingzoningcontractsdiningwaste-management
Wed Oct 28, 2020

Downtown Development Authority

Lapeer DDA to discuss Farmer's Market Pavilion and director contract

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss new business regarding a Farmer's Market Pavilion. The agenda includes a review of the Executive Director's contract renewal and reports from various Main Street committees.

economic-developmentmain-streetcontractspublic-spacesbusiness-assistance
Mon Oct 26, 2020

Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA to consider variance for parcel split on Woodridge Park Avenue

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request from DeShano Development Corporation. The board will also discuss a change to the meeting time.

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Mon Oct 19, 2020

City Commission

City Commission to discuss rezoning and water main project payments

The Lapeer City Commission is meeting to review administrative reports including a rezoning request and a drive-through restaurant text amendment. The body will also discuss water main replacement payments and the city's Master Plan.

zoninginfrastructurewater-mainpublic-workscity-planning
Thu Oct 15, 2020

Housing Commission

Housing Commission to review utility allowances and elect officers

The Lapeer Housing Commission is meeting to approve monthly financial reports and bills. The body will consider utility allowance schedules for Riverview Towers and the Housing Choice Voucher program effective January 1, 2021. The meeting also includes the election of officers.

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Thu Oct 15, 2020

Housing Commission

Lapeer Housing Commission and affiliates schedule joint meeting

Lapeer Neighborhoods, Inc., the Lapeer Housing Commission, and Lapeer Riverview Towers, LLC scheduled a joint meeting for October 15, 2020. The agenda contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

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Mon Oct 12, 2020

City Commission

City Commission workshop to discuss Farmers Market Pavilion

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the Farmers Market Pavilion and other administrative matters. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Thu Oct 8, 2020

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss Master Plan and local site items

The Planning Commission will meet to review the Master Plan and Public Participation Plan. The body will also discuss specific site items including a metal roof for Cut Rate Auto Repair and The Refuge Homeless Shelter.

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Mon Oct 5, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission to consider rezoning and marihuana business text amendments

The City Commission is meeting electronically to discuss several text amendments to city ordinances and a specific property rezoning. The body will also review sewer easements and a proposal to opt out of PA 152 of 2011 for 2021 and 2022.

zoningmarihuanasewersordinancesgovernment-operations
Wed Sep 23, 2020

Downtown Development Authority

Lapeer Downtown Development Authority meeting cancelled

The regular meeting of the City of Lapeer Downtown Development Authority scheduled for September 23, 2020, has been cancelled.

procedural
Mon Sep 21, 2020

City Commission

City Commission to discuss rezoning and marijuana business ordinances

The Lapeer City Commission is meeting electronically to review several rezoning requests and text amendments to city ordinances. The body will also consider a design engineering contract for the Lapeer Community Center parking lot.

zoningmarijuanainfrastructureordinancespublic-works
Thu Sep 17, 2020

Housing Commission

Housing Commission to review 2021 payment standards and management plans

The Lapeer Housing Commission is meeting to approve monthly financial reports and bills. The body will consider updates to the Riverview Management Plan and the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan. Members will also review 2021 payment standards for Lapeer and Genesee counties.

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Thu Sep 10, 2020

Planning Commission

Lapeer Planning Commission to consider rezoning and text amendments

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding several rezoning requests and proposed text amendments. The agenda also includes reviews for a metal roof approval and a landscaping plan amendment.

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Thu Sep 10, 2020

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider rezoning on Imlay City Road

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a vacant parcel. The body will also review site plans for building and parking additions at two local facilities.

zoningsite-planland-usemaster-plan
Tue Sep 8, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission to consider rezoning on S. Saginaw Street

The City Commission will discuss two rezoning requests and an amendment to water regulations. The body will also review property insurance renewals and bulletproof vest replacements.

zoningpublic-safetywater-regulationsinsurance
Wed Aug 26, 2020

Downtown Development Authority

DDA to review Vinyl Bar and Grill application and millage capture request

The Downtown Development Authority and Lapeer Main Street Inc. are meeting electronically to discuss business applications and budget amendments. The body will review a second application for Vinyl Bar and Grill and a millage capture request for Lapeer County Animal Control.

economic-developmentgrantsbudgetmain-streetanimal-control
Tue Aug 25, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission holds special meeting for closed session

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The session is intended to consider material exempt from disclosure by state or federal statute.

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Mon Aug 24, 2020

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board to consider variances for Villages of Lapeer Nursing Home

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request from John Vitale of Davis and Davis Properties Group LLC. The board will consider two variances related to front yard and nursing home building setbacks for a new building project.

zoningvarianceshealthcare-facilitiesland-use
Thu Aug 20, 2020

Housing Commission

Lapeer Housing Commission to review FYE 2020 financial statements

The commission will discuss financial reports and bill approvals for Riverview Towers and the Housing Choice Voucher program. The body is considering updates to the Administrative Plan and an application for HUD Covid-19 supplemental funds.

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Mon Aug 17, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission to review water main project and bridge maintenance

The City Commission will discuss infrastructure projects including the Millville Road Water Main Replacement and a five-bridge preventive maintenance project. The body will also consider property purchases and sales, water regulation amendments, and several special event requests.

infrastructurewater-utilitiesroadspropertyordinances
Mon Aug 3, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission to discuss zoning amendments and MDOT contract

The City Commission will meet electronically to review administrative reports and departmental updates. The body is discussing zoning ordinance text amendments and a Michigan Department of Transportation contract.

zoningroadscontractsmarijuana-licensing
Mon Jul 27, 2020

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board to consider parking and building variances

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two parking variance requests and discuss building material and curbing variances for a proposed grow facility.

zoningparkingvariancesland-use
Mon Jul 20, 2020

City Commission

City Commission discusses budget adjustments and water main project payments

The City Commission will review the FY2020/2021 budget adjustment. The meeting also includes a payment request for the Millville Rd. Water Main Replacement Project.

budgetinfrastructurewatergovernment-administration
Thu Jul 16, 2020

Housing Commission

Housing Commission to update Administrative Plan and adopt HUD waiver

The Lapeer Housing Commission will review monthly financial reports and bill approvals for Riverview Towers LLC and the Housing Choice Voucher program. The body will consider the adoption of HUD Waiver Notice PIH 2020-13(HA) and updates to the Administrative Plan.

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Mon Jul 13, 2020

City Commission

City Commission to discuss adult use marihuana business ordinance

The Lapeer City Commission is holding a special meeting to review administrative reports. The primary item for discussion is an ordinance amendment regarding adult use marihuana businesses and facilities.

marihuanaordinancebusiness-regulation
Mon Jul 6, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission to discuss zoning amendments and business licenses

The City Commission is meeting electronically to review administrative reports and city business. The agenda includes discussions on zoning ordinance text amendments and various business licensing matters.

zoninglicensingresolutionscybersecurity
Wed Jun 24, 2020

Downtown Development Authority

DDA to discuss Osentoski Building loan and CFA programming agreement

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review a building improvement loan for the Osentoski Building and a programming services agreement for the Center for the Arts. The board will also receive reports from various Main Street committees.

downtown-developmentloansartsmain-street
Thu Jun 18, 2020

Housing Commission

Lapeer Housing Commission reviews budgets and COVID-19 response plans

The commission will review monthly financial reports and bills for Riverview Towers LLC and the Housing Choice Voucher program. Staff will present a COVID-19 Preparedness & Response Plan and several budget resolutions for approval.

budgethousingpublic-healthriverview-towersgovernment-operations
Mon Jun 15, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission to review DDA budget and water and sewer forecasts

The City Commission is meeting electronically to discuss several administrative reports and budgets. Key items include the Downtown Development Authority operating budget and a long-term financial forecast for water and sewer funds.

budgetinfrastructurewater-sewerddaroads
Thu Jun 11, 2020

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold hearings on text amendments and assisted living facility

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding text amendments to Sections 7.16 and 7.18 and a special land use request for an assisted living facility. The body will also review site plans for four different construction and modification projects.

zoningland-useassisted-livingsite-plan-reviewconstruction
Wed Jun 10, 2020

City Commission

Commission considers downtown expanded seating request

The Lapeer City Commission is holding a special meeting electronically. The body is considering a request from the Downtown Development Authority regarding a special event.

downtown-developmentspecial-eventspublic-seating
Mon Jun 1, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission to review ordinance amendments and budget adjustments

The City Commission is meeting electronically to discuss administrative reports and city ordinances. The body will review budget adjustments for FY2019-2020 and proposed changes to city laws.

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Wed May 27, 2020

Downtown Development Authority

Lapeer DDA to discuss budget amendments and Veterans Millage Capture

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review committee reports and address new business. The body will consider budget amendments for the Illuminate Lapeer and CFA Basement projects.

budgeteconomic-developmentpublic-financedowntown
Thu May 21, 2020

Housing Commission

Housing Commission to review contracts and rent relief

The Lapeer Housing Commission is meeting to approve monthly financial reports and bills. The body will consider contract approvals for the Housing Manager and rent relief for a beauty shop. The meeting also includes a review of the Riverview Towers fire alarm and energy system report.

housingcontractsriverview-towerssection-8budget
Mon May 18, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission to hold FY 2020-2021 Budget public hearing

The City Commission is meeting electronically to conduct a public hearing on the FY 2020-2021 budget. The body will also review infrastructure projects on Millville Road and a city-wide fee schedule.

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Sat May 9, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission to hold budget workshop

The City Commission is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget. The session will also cover the fee schedule and the 2020-2026 Capital Improvement Program.

budgetfeescapital-improvement
Mon May 4, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission sets public hearing for FY 2020-2021 Budget

The City Commission is meeting electronically to discuss administrative reports and city business. The body is setting a public hearing for the FY 2020-2021 Budget for May 18, 2020.

budgetinfrastructureroadswater-main
Mon Apr 20, 2020

City Commission

City Commission considers $50,000 housing preservation grant application

The City Commission will meet to discuss several resolutions and review departmental reports. The body is considering a grant application for housing preservation and a resolution opposing HB 5423.

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Thu Apr 16, 2020

Housing Commission

Lapeer Housing Commission to review 5-year PHA plan and air handler project

The Lapeer Housing Commission is meeting to discuss the 2020-2024 5 Year/Annual PHA Plan. The body will also consider approvals for a contractor for the Riverview Towers air handler replacement project and updates to the assistance animal policy.

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Thu Apr 16, 2020

Housing Commission

Housing Commission to review HUD income limits and Riverview Towers leases

The Lapeer Housing Commission is meeting to approve monthly financial reports and bills. The body will consider a beauty shop lease and tree trimming for Riverview Towers. The commission will also review 2020 HUD income limits for voucher programs.

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Thu Apr 9, 2020

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review 2020-2026 Capital Improvement Program

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the 2020-2026 Capital Improvement Program. The Master Plan Update has been postponed, and no public hearings or site plan reviews are scheduled.

planningcapital-improvementcity-management
Mon Apr 6, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission to review licenses and spring clean-up

The City Commission is meeting to discuss administrative reports and consent items. The body will review licensing for a secondhand dealer and outdoor dining in the downtown area.

licensingpublic-worksdiningadministration
Tue Mar 24, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission holds special meeting for legal opinion

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The session is designated for a legal opinion exempt from disclosure under the Open Meetings Act.

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Mon Mar 16, 2020

City Commission

City Commission to consider rezoning requests and bridge project agreement

The City Commission is meeting to discuss two rezoning requests and a professional services agreement for a bridge project. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the Annual Fair Housing Resolution.

zoninghousinginfrastructureroadspublic-hearings
Thu Mar 12, 2020

Planning Commission

Lapeer Planning Commission to discuss Master Plan update

The Planning Commission will meet to review the minutes from February 13, 2020, and discuss an update to the Master Plan. No public hearings or site plan reviews are scheduled for this meeting.

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Mon Mar 2, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission discusses rezoning and infrastructure projects

The City Commission will review several special event requests and administrative reports. The agenda includes public hearings for wastewater system improvements and discussions regarding rezoning properties on E. Park Street.

zoninginfrastructurepublic-worksgovernment-administration
Wed Feb 26, 2020

Downtown Development Authority

Lapeer Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for February 26, 2020

The Board will review committee reports from the Organization, Design, Economic Restructuring, and Promotion committees. New business includes discussion of board vacancies and a board retreat, while old business covers the Illuminate Lapeer Project Loan.

government-administrationcommunity-developmenteconomic-restructuring
Mon Feb 24, 2020

Zoning Board of Appeals

Lapeer Zoning Board of Appeals to hold member training

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review minutes from January 27, 2020. The primary focus of the meeting is a board member training session. No public hearings are scheduled.

zoninggovernmenttraining
Thu Feb 20, 2020

Housing Commission

Housing Commission to discuss Riverview Towers contractor selections

The Lapeer Housing Commission will review monthly financial reports and bills. The body is discussing a contractor selection for air handler replacement and a contract extension for janitorial services at Riverview Towers.

housingcontractsriverview-towersmaintenancesection-8
Mon Feb 17, 2020

City Commission

City Commission considers bill listing of $1,636,936.27

The City Commission will meet to review the bill listing and the audit report for the year ended June 30, 2019. The body will also consider special event requests from the Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club of Lapeer.

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Thu Feb 13, 2020

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to hold two rezoning public hearings

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on two rezoning requests and spend one hour discussing a Master Plan update. The body will also review minutes from January meetings and a joint training session report.

zoningpublic-hearingsmaster-planland-use
Sat Feb 8, 2020

City Commission

City Commission holds workshop retreat on council-manager relations

The City Commission is meeting for a workshop retreat at Hunters Creek Club. The agenda focuses on a discussion regarding council-manager relations led by City Manager Adam Smith.

city-managementgovernanceworkshop
Mon Feb 3, 2020

City Commission

City Commission to discuss sewer easement and business licenses

The City Commission will review administrative reports including a permanent sewer line easement and business licenses. The body is also discussing updates to medical and recreational ordinances.

sewersbusiness-licensesgrantsordinancesdda
Mon Jan 27, 2020

Zoning Board of Appeals

Zoning Board to consider signage variance for Speedy Q Markets

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a variance to canopy lettering size requirements. The board will also review minutes from the November 25, 2019 meeting.

zoningsignagepublic-hearing
Wed Jan 22, 2020

Downtown Development Authority

Lapeer DDA to consider 2020 Main Street Community Service Plan

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss the adoption of the 2020 Main Street Community Service Plan. The board will also address board vacancies, the election of officers, and a loan for the Illuminate Lapeer Project.

downtown-developmentcommunity-planningboard-governanceeconomic-development
Tue Jan 21, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission to discuss Youth Council ordinance amendment

The City Commission will meet to review administrative reports and departmental communications. Key items include a proposed amendment to the Youth Council Ordinance and updates on medical marihuana licenses.

ordinanceyouth-councilmedical-marijuanacity-administration
Tue Jan 21, 2020

Downtown Development Authority

Lapeer joint meeting focuses on training and best practices

The City Commission, Planning Commission, and Downtown Development Authority held a joint meeting. The session was dedicated to a training program covering roles, regulations, and meeting best practices.

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Tue Jan 21, 2020

Planning Commission

Lapeer Planning Commission holds training session and hot topics discussion

The meeting includes a training session covering the purpose of plans, regulations, and basic roles. The agenda also lists public and commissioner comments.

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Thu Jan 16, 2020

Housing Commission

Housing Commission to select air handler replacement contractor

The Lapeer Housing Commission will review monthly financial reports and bills. The body is discussing the selection of a contractor for air handler replacement at Riverview Towers and a preliminary PHA Plan for 2020-2024.

housingcontractsmaintenancebudget
Thu Jan 9, 2020

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review site plans and land use revocation

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss site plan extensions and modifications. The body will also consider a special land use revocation and hold elections for commission officers.

site-planland-usezoningmaster-plancity-government
Mon Jan 6, 2020

City Commission

Lapeer City Commission meets January 6, 2020

The City Commission will review the bill listing and various board minutes. The meeting includes updates on medical marihuana licensing and appointments to boards and commissions.

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