Lapeer public meetings in 2024

Downtown Development Authority

The regular meeting of the City of Lapeer Downtown Development Authority scheduled for December 25, 2024, has been cancelled.

Housing Commission

The Lapeer Housing Commission will approve monthly financial reports and bills for Riverview Towers and Housing Choice Voucher programs. Staff will introduce a 5-year plan for 2025-2029.

• Approval of monthly bills for Riverview Towers LLC
• Approval of Housing Choice Voucher landlord payments
• Introduction of 5-year PHA Plan for 2025-2029
• Monthly operation report for fire alarm and energy systems
• Staff reports on Lapeer Riverview Towers and Section 8 programs

City Commission

The Lapeer City Commission will vote to approve the Bill Listing for December 16, 2024 in the amount of $488,026.32. At the end of the meeting, commissioners will enter a closed session to discuss a written legal opinion from the City Attorney that is exempt from disclosure. The agenda also includes discussion of the January 2025 meeting schedule and various administrative reports.

• Approve Bill Listing for December 16, 2024 – $488,026.32
• Closed session to discuss City Attorney written legal opinion (exempt from disclosure)
• Discussion on January 2025 City Commission meeting schedule
• Appointments to Boards and Commissions (unfinished business)
• Departmental monthly reports

Planning Commission

The Lapeer Planning Commission will discuss a site‑plan extension for El Cozumel at 1109 S. Main Street and review a Building Exterior Material/Color Guide. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, agenda approval, minutes, public comments, correspondence, training report, and commissioner comments.

• El Cozumel – 1109 S. Main Street – Site Plan Extension
• Building Exterior Material/Color Guide Review

City Commission

The Lapeer City Commission will consider and vote on a range of items including routine approvals, a purchase, an IT services contract, and several ordinance amendments. Specific actions include approving the bill listing for $211,963.79, adopting a proclamation for Bluestar District Troop 127, approving a sludge transfer pump purchase up to $14,020, and authorizing an IT support contract with Vector Tech Group for 40 PCs. The commission will also adopt amendments to Chapter 7 zoning and Chapters 68 and 69 concerning medical and adult‑use marijuana facilities, and approve a budget amendment for fund 603.

• Approve purchase of a sludge transfer pump from Hamlett Environmental Technologies, cost not to exceed $14,020
• Approve IT support services contract with Vector Tech Group and purchase of 40 PCs
• Adopt ordinance amendments to Chapter 7 zoning and Chapters 68 and 69 for medical and adult‑use marijuana facilities
• Approve bill listing for $211,963.79
• Adopt proclamation for Bluestar District Troop 127 of Lapeer

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority board will consider an addendum to the Executive Director's employment agreement and a renewal of the DDA Development and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan. Committee reports and updates on Main Street programs will be presented. Several grant applications for signage and the 2025 Main Street service will also be discussed.

• Executive Director Employment Agreement Addendum
• DDA Development and TIF Plan Renewal
• Sign Assistance Grant – Old Detroit Burger Bar
• Sign Assistance Grant – Villa Milano
• 2025 Main Street Service

Housing Commission

The Lapeer Housing Commission will consider its monthly financial and bill items, including contractor payments, reserve allocations, and voucher expenses. Staff will present reports on holiday marketing and tenant appreciation spending, Section 8 voucher policy updates, and the housing manager position. The commission will review and vote on two resolutions, LHC #185-2024 and LRT #15-2024, and will approve the FY 6/30/2024 single audit. Public comments and a training report are also on the agenda.

• Approval of monthly financial report and bill items (contractor payments, reserve, voucher payments)
• Review of holiday marketing/tenant appreciation expenditure for Lapeer Riverview Towers
• Adoption of several Section 8 voucher administration policy updates effective 11/21/24
• Consideration of housing manager position and related resolutions LHC #185-2024 & LRT #15-2024
• Approval of the FY 6/30/2024 single audit review

City Commission

The City Commission will consider introducing amendments to zoning and ordinances governing medical and adult-use marihuana facilities. The body will also review a bill listing for payment and receive a police department accreditation presentation.

• Proposed amendments to Chapter 7 Zoning, Chapter 68 Medical Marihuana Facilities, and Chapter 69 Adult Use Marihuana Businesses and Facilities
• Bill listing for November 18, 2024, in the amount of $708,946.74
• Lapeer Police Department accreditation presentation by Chief Ron Wiles

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to marihuana facility ordinances. The body will also discuss design feedback for a specific loft project.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Amendments for Marihuana Facilities (Sections 7-6, 7-8, 7-10 & 7-13)
• Design discussion and feedback for LaMagna Lofts at 121-155 W. Nepessing St.

City Commission

The Lapeer City Commission approved the 2025 budget, a contract for a Ferrous Chloride Tank, and amendments to the rules of procedure regarding public participation.

• Approved 2025 MSHDA Housing Choice Voucher Administration contract
• Approved independent contractor staff contracts for 2025
• Approved purchase of Ferrous Chloride Tank for $29,777
• Adopted amendment to City Commission rules of procedure
• Approved bill listing of $552,188.78

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to review the Executive Director's salary and the DDA Development and TIF Plan. The board will also consider a sign assistance grant and the 2025 Main Street service selection.

• Executive Director salary
• DDA Development and TIF Plan
• Sign Assistance Grant
• 2025 Main Street Service Selection
• DDA Citizens District Council

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lapeer Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two variance applications. One request is from Allied Signs on behalf of Harbor Freight for a wall‑sign area variance at 417 W. Genesee Street. The other is from J.B. Donalson for Selective Real Estate to adjust required buffer zones for the Lapeer Villas Apartments at 1890 Rustic Drive. The meeting will also cover routine items such as roll call, minutes review, and public comments.

• Public hearing: variance for wall signs at 417 W. Genesee Street (Harbor Freight)
• Public hearing: variance for buffer zones at 1890 Rustic Drive (Lapeer Villas Apartments)
• Review minutes from July 22, 2024 regular meeting
• Review minutes from August 12, 2024 joint meeting

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on a bill listing totaling $1,929,653.05 and a $200,000 grant application for the MI-Neighborhood Grant. The body is also considering ordinance amendments regarding blight, business registration, and a specific property rezoning.

• Bill listing for October 21, 2024, in the amount of $1,929,653.05
• Rezoning of 3301 Davison Road from I-1 Industrial to B-2 General Business
• MSHDA MI-Neighborhood Grant application in the amount of $200,000
• Ordinance amendments to Chapter 38 (Blight) and Chapter 59 (Business Registration)
• Approval of a mural on the Court Street Bridge

Housing Commission

The Lapeer Housing Commission meeting will review and approve the monthly financial report and the monthly bill items, including contractor payments, reserve allocations, and Housing Choice Voucher payments for Riverview Towers LLC. The commission will also hear a monthly operation report on the fire alarm and energy system at Riverview Towers. Additional business includes electing officers and signing the annual Conflict of Interest form, followed by a training report.

• Approval of monthly financial report
• Approval of monthly bill items for Riverview Towers LLC (contractor payments, reserve for replacements, Housing Choice Voucher payments)
• Monthly operation report of fire alarm and energy system at Riverview Towers
• Election of officers and signatures on annual Conflict of Interest form
• Training report

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Class A Non-Conforming Use. The body will also review a site plan for an addition to the Lapeer County Animal Control Facility.

• Public hearing: Class A Non-Conforming Use at 1313 Imlay City Rd.
• Site plan review: Lapeer County Animal Control Facility Addition at 2396 W. Genesee St.

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on several infrastructure and recreation projects, including a new waterslide and fitness equipment. The body is also reviewing ordinance amendments regarding housing, blight, business registration, and zoning.

• Proposal to design and build a new waterslide and staircase tower at the Community Center for up to $206,994
• Purchase of eight treadmills and two recumbent ellipticals for $44,260
• Rezoning of 3301 Davison Road from I-1 Industrial to B-2 General Business
• Bill listing for October 7 in the amount of $620,706.65
• Contract amendment with ROWE Professional Services for pump track design assistance for $14,400

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review the TIF revenue‑share proposal, consider the resignation of board member Elizabeth Moffitt, and address open board vacancies. Committee reports from Outreach, Business Development, Placemaking, and Events will be presented, along with a staff update on the Main Street Program. The meeting also includes routine items such as agenda approval, public comments, and correspondence.

• DDA TIF Revenue Share (new business item)
• Elizabeth Moffitt Board Resignation (new business item)
• DDA Board Vacancies (new business item)
• Main Street Program Update (staff report)
• Committee reports: Outreach, Business Development, Placemaking, Events

Housing Commission

The commission will discuss updates to the Housing Choice Voucher program and payment standards for 2025. The body is also seeking approval for a tuckpointing and window repair contractor for Riverview Towers.

• Approval for Tuckpointing/Window Repair contractor for Riverview Towers FYE 6/30/25
• Payment Standard policy update for HCV Admin plan effective 9/19
• Approval of 2025 Payment Standards effective 1/1/2025
• Approval of Utility Study & Allowances effective 1/1/2025
• Update to HCV Admin Plan to include Reasonable Accommodation info in briefings

City Commission

The City Commission will vote on a bill listing and a contract for a pump station capacity study. The body is also considering the purchase of a bucket truck and an ordinance amendment regarding housing administration and enforcement.

• Bill listing for September 16 in the amount of $872,101.17
• Rowe engineering contract for McCormick Pump Station Capacity Study not to exceed $21,000
• Purchase of Altech Model LR8-60E70RM bucket truck
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 9 Housing, Article IV Administration, Enforcement and Penalty
• Change in business hours for Adam & Eve store

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on rezoning 3301 Davison Road from I‑1 to B‑2. It will also review the site plan for Lapeer Cultivation (Fresh Water Gardens) on John Conley Drive and address officer elections and the October meeting date.

• Rezoning – 3301 Davison Road – I-1 to B-2 (public hearing)
• Site plan review – Lapeer Cultivation (Fresh Water Gardens) – John Conley Drive
• Election of officers
• Set October meeting date
• Review of Development Activities Report

City Commission

The Lapeer City Commission will vote to approve the consent agenda, including a change in business hours for Adam & Eve and a special Oktoberfest event at Tilted Axis Brewery on September 28, 2024. Commissioners will also approve the bill listing for $552,249.72. A resolution will be adopted to authorize the Michigan Department of Transportation contract #2024‑0345 for state trunkline maintenance from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2029.

• Change in Business Hours – Adam & Eve (consent agenda)
• Special Event – Oktoberfest at Tilted Axis Brewery, Sep 28, 2024 (12 PM‑10 PM)
• Bill Listing approval for $552,249.72
• Adopt MDOT Contract #2024‑0345 for State Trunkline Maintenance (Oct 1 2024‑Sep 30 2029)
• Appointments to Boards and Commissions (unfinished business)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular meeting, approve the agenda and minutes, and receive committee and staff reports. It will also consider Main Street America national accreditation standards under new business.

• Approval of August 28, 2024 agenda
• Approval of minutes – Regular Meeting – July 24, 2024
• Approval of minutes – Joint Meeting – August 12, 2024
• Treasurer’s reports / bill listing
• Main Street America – National Accreditation (Standards 5 & 6)

City Commission

The Lapeer City Commission will vote to approve an agreement with Bennett Asphalt for Phase 2 of the Rowden Park Spark Grant project, with a cost not to exceed $257,017.36. Commissioners will also adopt an ordinance amendment rezoning four parcels on W. Genesee Street from B‑1 Neighborhood Business to B‑2 General Business. The board will approve a $67,500 engineering services contract for the M‑24 Tunnel Connector to Cramton Park and a Bill Listing totaling $3,713,320.76. The meeting will conclude with a closed‑session session.

• Approve Bennett Asphalt agreement for Rowden Park Spark Grant Phase 2, up to $257,017.36
• Adopt rezoning ordinance for 2938, 2946, 2960, and 2990 W. Genesee Street parcels
• Approve ROWE Professional Services proposal for M‑24 Tunnel Connector, up to $67,500
• Approve Bill Listing amounting to $3,713,320.76
• Consent agenda for special events: Into the Light Walk at Rowden Park and Beaver Dash Bash at Oakdale Trails

Housing Commission

The Lapeer Housing Commission will consider approval of the SEMAP Certification Resolution 184‑2024 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. It will also vote on the monthly financial report and the monthly bill for Riverview Towers LLC, including contractor payments and reserve allocations. Additional items include a fire alarm and energy system operation report for Riverview Towers and a period for public comments.

• Approval of SEMAP Certification Resolution 184‑2024 for FY ending 6/30/24
• Monthly financial report approval
• Monthly bill approval for Riverview Towers LLC (contractor payments, reserve for replacements, housing choice voucher payments)
• Review of fire alarm and energy system operation report for Riverview Towers
• Public comments period

Downtown Development Authority

The joint meeting of the Lapeer City Commission, Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority, and Zoning Board of Appeals will include training sessions on housing trends, nonconforming uses, and proposed changes to the city’s marijuana ordinance, including new buffer‑zone maps. The board will also review public input from 2023 and 2024 and accept public comments. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on Housing Trends
• Presentation on Nonconforming uses of structures and land
• Presentation on Lapeer Marihuana Ordinance changes update with buffer zone maps
• Review of 2023 Public Input
• Review of 2024 Public Input

City Commission

The City Commission, Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority, and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a joint meeting to review public input, receive training on housing trends and nonconforming uses, and discuss updates to the Lapeer Marihuana Ordinance.

• Review of 2023 and 2024 public input
• Training on housing trends
• Presentation on nonconforming uses of structures and land
• Presentation on Lapeer Marihuana Ordinance changes
• Review of marijuana business buffer zone maps

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lapeer City Commission, Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority, and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a joint meeting. The session focuses on training regarding housing trends, nonconforming land uses, and updates to the marihuana ordinance. The boards will also review public input from 2023 and 2024.

• Presentation on housing trends
• Training on nonconforming buildings and uses
• Update on Lapeer Marihuana Ordinance changes
• Review of 2023 and 2024 public input

Planning Commission

The joint meeting of the Lapeer City Commission, Planning Commission, Downtown Development Authority, and Zoning Board of Appeals will include training sessions on housing trends, nonconforming buildings and uses, and updates to the Marihuana Ordinance, featuring current and draft buffer zone maps. The bodies will also review public input from 2023 and 2024 and accept public comments. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Training presentation on housing trends
• Training presentation on nonconforming buildings and uses, referencing Lapeer Ordinance 7-20.01
• Presentation on Lapeer Marihuana Ordinance changes, including current and draft buffer zone maps
• Review of 2023 public input
• Review of 2024 public input

Planning Commission

The Lapeer Planning Commission will review two site plan proposals. The Farley Commercial Building project is located on DeMille Blvd. The Urgent Design Addition project is at 3123 John Conley Dr. No public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• Review of Farley Commercial Building site plan – DeMille Blvd.
• Review of Urgent Design Addition site plan – 3123 John Conley Dr.
• Public comments
• Correspondence: Development Activities Report
• Training report

City Commission

The Lapeer City Commission will consider a consent agenda, approve a $1,870,221.18 bill listing, and adopt a USDA Rural Development HPG Grant resolution. It will rezone four parcels on W. Genesee Street from B-1 Neighborhood Business to B-2 General Business, and vote on several contracts including an engineering proposal for the Park, Pine and Parking Lot #9 project (up to $220,600), a lean‑to structure for DPW (up to $154,400), and an easement agreement with International Transmission Company for $597,163.63. The meeting also includes discussion of an alternate work schedule and other routine reports.

• Rezoning of 2938, 2946, 2960, and 2990 W. Genesee Street from B-1 to B-2 General Business
• Approve engineering proposal for Park, Pine and Parking Lot #9 project, cost not to exceed $220,600
• Approve contract with Ross and Barr, Inc. for a DPW lean‑to structure, not to exceed $154,400
• Approve permanent electric transmission line easement agreement with International Transmission Company, $597,163.63
• Approve sale of the Case Backhoe on consignment with Michigan Cat Dealer

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will approve its July 24 agenda and review reports from its executive committee, sub‑committees and staff. New business includes discussion of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) capture incentives, a volunteer/sponsor recognition event, and accreditation standards for Main Street America. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes, treasurer reports, and committee updates.

• TIF Capture Incentives
• Volunteer/Sponsor Recognition Event
• Main Street America – National Accreditation (Standards 3 & 4)

Housing Commission

The Lapeer Housing Commission will meet to approve monthly financial reports and bills. The agenda includes payments for Riverview Towers LLC and the Housing Choice Voucher program.

• Approval of monthly bills for Riverview Towers LLC Checking Account and Reserve for Replacements
• Approval of Housing Choice Voucher monthly landlord and administrative payments
• Review of Riverview Towers fire alarm and energy system operation report

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to review a bill listing and a boundary transfer request. The body will consider awarding contracts for the Annrook/Rotary Park Linear Pathway Reconstruction Project and discuss a Potters Field Agreement.

• Bill Listing for July 15, 2024, in the amount of $646,962.66
• Annrook/Rotary Park Linear Pathway Reconstruction Project contracts for Birmingham Sealcoat, Inc. (up to $145,900.25) and ROWE Professional Services (up to $22,900.00)
• Boundary Transfer Request for 348 & 350 County Center Street (Parcel #L20-92-001-040-00)
• Proclamation for Detective Sergeant Craig Gormley
• Budget amendment for the Park Fund

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for several properties on W. Genesee St. The agenda also includes site plan reviews for a mixed-use building and a car wash. Additionally, the commission will review extensions for two existing site plan approvals.

• Rezoning 2938, 2946, 2960 & 2990 W. Genesee St. from B-1 to B-2
• Site plan review: Woodchips Mixed-Use Building at 480 W. Nepessing St.
• Site plan review: Tommy’s Car Wash at 1068 S. Main St.
• Site plan extension: Carriage Hill Circle Multiple-Family Residential Units
• Site plan extension: Sunoco Addition at 715 S. Main St.