Allen Park, Michigan

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve reimbursements for new commercial trash enclosures and a six-month social media contract. The board will also review financial reports and updates on local redevelopment projects.

• Reimburse $60,500 for two new brick dumpster enclosures on Mid Allen Road
• Award $3,500/month contract to Sadie Quagliotto Media Services for social media
• Accept June financial report and approve July expenses
• South Allen Road redevelopment project update
• Public comments limited to DDA business

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will vote on reimbursing the city for trash enclosure construction and awarding a social media contract. The board will also receive updates on the South Allen Road Redevelopment Project.

• Vote to reimburse City of Allen Park $60,500.00 for Savone Cement to build two brick dumpster enclosures on Mid Allen Road
• Vote to award a six-month agreement to Sadie Quagliotto Media Services for $3,500.00 per month
• Update on South Allen Road Redevelopment Project
• Approval of June financial report and July expenses

Beautification Commission

Festivities Commission

Beautification Commission

The Allen Park Beautification Commission will convene to approve minutes from June 2026 and discuss new ideas for community gardens and trees. The meeting will also cover the wrap-up of Beautification Awards signage.

• Approval of June 17, 2026 minutes
• Community Garden/Tree Ideas discussion
• Beautification Awards Viewing Plan/Signs Wrap Up

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The Allen Park City Council will vote on several resolutions, including awarding sealed‑bid contracts for fitness and playground equipment ($434,130) and cement work ($248,040) at Champaign & Brand Parks. They will also appoint Det. Lt. Jason Dobbertin as Police Chief with a salary of $120,802 and allocate $64,226 from the Wayne County Parks Millage Fund for the former AP Show “The Plaza.” Additional items include waiving bid requirements for library sealcoating and mower purchases, and readings of proposed short‑term‑rental and noise‑control ordinances.

• Award sealed bid to Sinclair Recreation for fitness and playground equipment – $434,130
• Award sealed bid to Savone Cement for cement work – $248,040
• Appoint Det. Lt. Jason Dobbertin as Police Chief – salary $120,802
• Allocate $64,226 from Wayne County Parks Millage Fund to build & construct former AP Show “The Plaza”
• Waive bid process to let Al’s Asphalt repair and sealcoat the AP Library – $16,432

The Allen Park Employees Retirement System (APERS) Board of Trustees

The Allen Park Employees Retirement System Board unanimously adopted all agenda items, including payments for services and updates. It approved the pension application for Chief Eron Feltz, effective August 29, 2026. All other motions, such as the consent agenda and investment updates, were also adopted without opposition.

• Amended agenda (no changes) – adopted unanimously
• Approved consent agenda items A‑E (payments and employer contributions) – adopted unanimously
• Accepted PNC Institutional Investment Update – adopted unanimously
• Approved PNC Strategic Portfolio Recommendations – adopted unanimously
• Approved pension application for Chief Eron Feltz, retirement Aug 29, 2026 – adopted unanimously
• Adopted administrator update (no deletions, conference notice) – adopted unanimously
• Adjourned meeting at 1:43 p.m. – adopted unanimously

The Allen Park Employees Retirement System (APERS) Board of Trustees

The Allen Park Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees will approve payments for pension administrator and legal services totaling $2,250.60, accept an investment update, and appoint a new chief of police to the pension system.

• Approve payment of $630.00 for Pension Administrator services
• Approve payment of $1,620.60 for Legal Services
• Accept PNC Institutional Investment Update
• Approve pension application for Eron Feltz
• Attend MAPERS Fall Conference in Kalamazoo

Festivities Commission

The meeting agenda listed items such as police staffing, library donation, trash collection signage, booth layout, beer tickets, and public comment. The minutes do not show any approvals, denials, votes, or other outcomes for these items. Therefore, no substantive decisions were documented.

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority is meeting to discuss facade improvement grants and holiday decorations. The board will vote on increasing the maximum reimbursement for facade grants and approving a specific payment to a local business.

• Proposed increase of Facade Improvement Grant reimbursement cap from $25,000 to $50,000
• Proposed $5,795.00 Facade Improvement Grant payment to Denture Depot at 16641 Southfield Road
• Proposed three-year agreement with Christmas Décor Systems for holiday street light decorations at $36,050.00 annually
• Discussion regarding unpaid rent owed by the Allen Park Regional Chamber of Commerce to the DDA

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will approve a three-year contract for holiday street light decorations and increase the maximum reimbursement for façade improvement grants. The board will also consider the financial report and a payment to Denture Depot.

• Approval to disperse $5,795.00 Façade Improvement Grant to Denture Depot
• Approval to execute 3-year agreement with Christmas Décor Systems for $36,050.00 annually
• Approval to increase maximum DDA reimbursement cap from $25,000 to $50,000 per application
• Acceptance of May financial report and approval of May expenses
• Allen Park Regional Chamber of Commerce Unpaid Rent Owed to DDA

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council is reviewing proposed budget amendments for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and a salary adjustment for the City Administrator. Additionally, the council is considering a road closure request for the Taste of Downriver event.

• Proposed salary increase for City Administrator Tom Murray from $130,000 to $134,225
• Budget amendment request including $350,000 for Ret H/C and $120,000 for DPS
• Proposed closure of Philomene Boulevard (Allen Road to the alley behind Prestige Banquet Hall) on August 11 from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
• Budget amendment request for $320,000 in revenue
• Budget amendment request for $50,000 for Police

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The Allen Park City Council will vote on several resolutions, including approvals for outdoor vendor events, a road closure for the DDA Art Fair, a repair contract for the Gingham Dog Tot Lot, a pavement restoration reimbursement, and the purchase of an Axon Taser system. The council will also consider budget reallocations and read two proposed ordinances—one on noise control and another imposing a temporary moratorium on data centers. All items are listed on the June 9, 2026 agenda.

• Approve outdoor event at The Streatery, 5955 Allen Rd., for vendor sales on 6/13, 7/11, 8/15, and 9/12 at 12‑6 pm
• Approve DDA Art Fair road closures on Philomene Blvd and Park Ave from Aug 21 8:00 pm to Aug 23 10:00 pm
• Approve amended IGA with Wayne County for Gingham Dog Tot Lot repairs, $24,159.00
• Approve Pavement Restoration Reimbursement to Allen‑Born Shopping Center LLC, $22,085.00
• Waive bid process and purchase Axon Taser System with accessories, $164,990.20 from capital account

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved its agenda, minutes, and the April financial report. It disbursed a $3,000 façade improvement grant to Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy and awarded an $8,950 grant to Z Shawarma King. The board also approved reimbursements to the City of Allen Park for parking‑lot resurfacing ($100,720.80) and for ten new traffic barriers ($5,069.00). All motions passed unanimously except the $8,950 grant, where Pete Zingas abstained due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved May 28 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 23 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Accepted April financial report and approved April‑May expenses (unanimous)
• Disbursed $3,000 façade improvement grant to Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy (unanimous)
• Awarded $8,950 façade improvement grant to Z Shawarma King (abstention by Pete Zingas)
• Approved $100,720.80 reimbursement for public parking lot maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $5,069.00 reimbursement for purchase of ten traffic barriers (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will vote on approving up to $100,720.80 for the resurfacing of two city-owned parking lots behind Prestige Banquet Hall and Culver's. The board will also consider approving facade improvement grants for Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy and Z Shawarma King.

• Resurfacing of City-owned parking lot at 15655 Southfield Road (up to $100,720.80)
• Approval to disperse a $3,000.00 Façade Improvement Grant payment to Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy
• Approval of a Façade Improvement Grant to Z Shawarma King (up to $8,950.00)
• Acceptance of April financial report and approval of April and May expenses
• City Update on ODA District Items

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will vote to approve its agenda and the minutes from the April 23 meeting. It will accept the April financial report and approve April and May expenses. The board will consider several façade improvement grants and city expense requests, including a large payment for resurfacing a public parking lot. All items require a vote of the board.

• Approve a $3,000 façade improvement grant to Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy at 6825 Allen Road
• Approve a façade improvement grant up to $8,950 to Z Shawarma King at 15548 Southfield Road
• Approve up to $100,720.80 to hire Savone Cement to resurface and stripe the public parking lot at 15655 Southfield Road
• Approve up to $5,069 to purchase ten vehicle traffic barriers for special events in the DDA district
• Accept the April financial report and approve April and May expenses

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The Allen Park City Council approved the meeting agenda and April 28 minutes, then adopted a balanced fiscal year 2026‑27 budget with total general fund revenues and expenditures of $33,450,985 and a millage levy of 23.4554 mills. The council also considered a fire department grant request for a $26,235 BullsEye™ Digital Fire Extinguisher Training System, a public‑services request to purchase two John Deere 1 R 25 Compact Utility Tractors and attachments for up to $75,133.32, and a request to allow a one‑day film shoot in the Council Chamber.

• Adoption of FY 2026‑27 budget: $33,450,985 revenues and expenditures; 23.4554‑mill levy
• Fire Department request for Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation grant to buy BullsEye™ Digital Fire Extinguisher Training System Elite Package at $26,235
• Public Services request to purchase two John Deere 1 R 25 Compact Utility Tractors and attachments, not to exceed $75,133.32
• Request from Alex Sovoda to film in the City Council Chamber for one weekend day
• Approval of agenda and minutes from the April 28, 2026 meeting

Beautification Commission

The Beautification Commission will consider a reimbursement request for mulch and a purchase request for mulch to be used at the Blue Star Memorial. The meeting will also include an update on the Adopt-a-Flowerbed program. These items are part of the new business agenda for the May 20, 2026 session.

• Mulch Reimbursement Request
• Mulch Purchase Request for Blue Star Memorial
• Adopt-a-Flowerbed Update

The Allen Park Employees Retirement System (APERS) Board of Trustees

The trustees adopted a motion to approve the full consent agenda, which included payments of $750.00 to the pension administrator, $42,925.86 to PNC Institutional Asset Management, and $1,554.90 to VMT Law. They also approved reimbursements of pension contributions to Pedro Sandoval ($1,560.47) and Preston Haener ($142.28). Additional actions included adopting the 402 Notice resolution and accepting the PNC investment update. All motions passed unanimously.

• Added Item #4.b: Refund of pension contributions to Preston Haener $142.28 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including payment to Bill Mehall $750.00 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including payment to PNC Institutional Asset Management $42,925.86 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including payment to VMT Law $1,554.90 (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement of pension contributions to Pedro Sandoval $1,560.47 (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement of pension contributions to Preston Haener $142.28 (unanimous)
• Adopted 402 Notice resolution (unanimous)
• Accepted PNC Institutional Investment Update (unanimous)

The Allen Park Employees Retirement System (APERS) Board of Trustees

The Allen Park Employees’ Retirement System Board will approve its consent agenda, which includes payments for pension administration, investment advisory fees, and legal services. They will also accept an investment update from PNC Institutional Asset Management. Additional items include a reimbursement to a former employee and updates on system deletions and legal matters.

• Approve $750 payment to Bill Mehall for pension administrator services (Feb 27–May 7, 2026)
• Approve $42,925.86 payment to PNC Institutional Asset Management for investment advisory fees (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2026)
• Approve $1,554.90 payment to VMT Law for legal services (Jan 1–Mar 31, 2026)
• Approve $1,560.47 reimbursement to Pedro Sandoval for pension contributions
• Accept investment update from PNC Institutional Asset Management

Festivities Commission

The Festivities Commission unanimously approved the agenda and prior minutes. It selected AC Built Construction LLC for flower‑bed maintenance with a $5,300 contract, pending an updated invoice for reduced watering. The board also approved $2,100 plus 12% of beer sales as compensation for Knights of Columbus volunteers. Decisions on the Kids Zone and yard‑sign designs were deferred pending further information.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved AC Built Construction LLC flower‑bed contract $5,300, contingent on invoice update (unanimous)
• Approved $2,100 plus 12% of beer sales compensation for Knights of Columbus volunteers (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed General Fund Budget of $33,450,985 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The meeting includes appointments to city boards and resolutions for park improvements and infrastructure repairs.

• Public hearing for proposed FY26/27 General Fund Budget of $33,450,985
• Resolution for $830,500 for a fitness station at Champaign Park and improvements to Brand Park
• Resolution to allocate $232,845 to Serv-Ice for cooling tower repairs
• Resolution to authorize $20,000 in CDBG funds for public services
• Parade permit for Cabrini 5K on June 06, 2026, and car show at Angelica Lutheran Church on May 30, 2026

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The Allen Park City Council will consider several resolutions, including authorizing an intent‑to‑purchase a new fire engine from Sutphen Corporation funded by a state grant of up to $1,301,000. Other items include a $12,294 amendment for repairs to the Gingham Tot Lot, approval of a fee schedule for Rusty’s Dog Park at 24000 Outer Dr., a request for a beer and wine license for the August 7‑8 street fair, and a labor‑negotiation policy limiting elected officials from attending bargaining meetings.

• Intent‑to‑purchase fire engine from Sutphen Corp., grant up to $1,301,000
• Add $12,294 to Wayne County Parks agreement for Gingham Tot Lot upgrades
• Approve fee schedule for Rusty’s Dog Park, 24000 Outer Dr.
• Request Beer & Wine License for 2026 Allen Park Street Fair (Aug 7‑8)
• Resolution restricting elected officials from attending collective bargaining meetings

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved its agenda, the March meeting minutes, and the March financial report with April expenses. It awarded two facade improvement grants—$3,000 to Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy and $25,000 to Top Shelf Golf. The board also approved a grass‑cutting contract with John’s Landscaping & Snow Removal and a new legal services agreement with Daniel Law PC, raising the monthly retainer to $2,500. All motions carried unanimously except the legal services agreement, where Chairperson Frank abstained due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March financial report and April expenses (unanimous)
• Awarded $3,000 facade grant to Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy (unanimous)
• Awarded $25,000 facade grant to Top Shelf Golf (unanimous)
• Approved grass‑cutting agreement with John’s Landscaping & Snow Removal (unanimous)
• Approved new legal services agreement with Daniel Law PC, retainer $2,500/month (chair abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will vote on two facade improvement grant applications—up to $3,000 for Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy and up to $25,000 for Top Shelf Golf. The board will also approve a new grass‑cutting and snow‑removal agreement with John’s Landscaping & Snow Removal and a revised legal services agreement with Daniel Law PC that raises the monthly retainer to $2,500 and the hourly rate to $250. A financial report covering March expenses will be accepted.

• Facade Improvement Grant to Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy (6825 Allen Road) – up to $3,000
• Facade Improvement Grant to Top Shelf Golf (6650 Allen Road) – up to $25,000
• 2026 Grass Cutting Agreement with John’s Landscaping & Snow Removal
• Professional Services Agreement with Daniel Law PC – monthly retainer $2,500, hourly rate $250
• Acceptance of March financial reports and approval of April expenses

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority board will vote to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 26, 2026 meeting, and to accept the March financial report and April expenses. It will consider two façade improvement grant applications—up to $3,000 for Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy at 6825 Allen Road and up to $25,000 for Top Shelf Golf at 6650 Allen Road. The board will also vote on a 2026 grass‑cutting and snow‑removal agreement with John’s Landscaping & Snow Removal and on a new professional services agreement with Daniel Law PC that raises the monthly retainer to $2,500 and the hourly rate to $250.

• Approve façade improvement grant up to $3,000 for Westside Jiu Jitsu Academy, 6825 Allen Road
• Approve façade improvement grant up to $25,000 for Top Shelf Golf, 6650 Allen Road
• Approve 2026 grass‑cutting and snow‑removal agreement with John’s Landscaping & Snow Removal
• Approve new legal services agreement with Daniel Law PC: $2,500 monthly retainer, $250 hourly rate

Festivities Commission

The April 21, 2026 special meeting consisted of routine agenda approval, discussion of flower beds, jurying art, Kids Zone sponsorships, matters arising, and public comment. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was adjourned without substantive decisions.

Beautification Commission

The Allen Park Beautification Commission will approve its agenda and the minutes from the March 18 meeting. It will review updates on Good Neighbor Saturday supplies and the Adopt‑A‑Flowerbed program. New business includes a request for reimbursement for a Butterfly Garden sign.

• Good Neighbor Saturday – wrap up before event and supplies
• Adopt‑A‑Flowerbed program update
• Butterfly Garden sign reimbursement request

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The Allen Park City Council will vote on a series of resolutions to close streets for scheduled community events, including a museum grand re‑opening, several DDA block parties, and the 44th Annual Street Fair. The council will also approve a $5,400 contract with The Family Tradition to provide the Friday headline band for the 2026 street fair. A parade permit for the APAC Parade on May 16 will be granted with the fee waived. Consent agenda items include routine purchasing, payroll reports, and the parade permit waiver.

• Resolution to close Englewood between Niver & Park on May 30 for the Allen Park Historic Museum grand re‑opening
• Resolution to close Philomene Blvd between Allen Rd and Park Ave on May 7 for the DDA Block Party Kickoff Event
• Resolution to close Allen Rd from Southfield to Roosevelt Aug 6‑9 for the 44th Annual Allen Park Street Fair
• Resolution to approve a $5,400 contract with The Family Tradition as the Friday headline band for the 2026 street fair
• Parade Permit #01-2026 for the APAC Parade on May 16, fee waived

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority approved its agenda and minutes unanimously. It accepted the February financial report and March expenses. It disbursed three façade improvement grants and awarded a new grant to Pekin Tokyo. The board approved the FY 2026‑2027 operating budget with amendments, including a $50,000 increase to the façade grant allocation.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted February financial report and March expenses (unanimous)
• Disbursed $25,000 to Cottage Inn Pizza (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Disbursed $9,004 to Tally Dental (unanimous)
• Disbursed $11,260 to Kim Son LLC (unanimous)
• Awarded up to $7,983 façade grant to Pekin Tokyo (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Increased façade grant allocation from $225,000 to $275,000 in FY 2026‑2027 budget (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority board will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, accept the February financial report, and consider several façade improvement grant payments. It will also decide whether to adopt the operating budget for fiscal year 2026‑2027. All items require a vote of the board.

• Approve $25,000 façade improvement grant to Cottage Inn Pizza, 15550 Southfield Road
• Approve $9,004 façade improvement grant to Tally Dental, 5300 Allen Road
• Approve $11,260 façade improvement grant to Kim Son LLC, 6825 Allen Road
• Approve façade improvement grant up to $7,983 for Pekin Tokyo, 15170 Southfield Road (subject to design committee recommendation)
• Adopt the DDA operating budget for fiscal year 2026‑2027

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority board will vote to approve the meeting agenda and minutes, accept the financial report, and adopt the operating budget for fiscal year 2026‑2027. It will also approve four facade improvement grant payments: $25,000 to Cottage Inn Pizza, $9,004 to Tally Dental, $11,260 to Kim Son LLC, and up to $7,983 to Pekin Tokyo pending design committee recommendation.

• Disburse $25,000 facade grant to Cottage Inn Pizza, 15550 Southfield Rd.
• Disburse $9,004 facade grant to Tally Dental, 5300 Allen Rd.
• Disburse $11,260 facade grant to Kim Son LLC, 6825 Allen Rd.
• Approve up to $7,983 facade grant to Pekin Tokyo, 15170 Southfield Rd (subject to design committee)
• Adopt the proposed operating budget for FY 2026‑2027

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The Allen Park City Council will consider awarding a sealed bid for the Cortland/Kolb Sanitary Sewer Project Sect. 1. The body will also discuss a road closure for the St. Frances Cabrini Church Annual Festival and the adoption of a county hazard mitigation plan.

• Contract award to HMC, LLC for Cortland/Kolb Sanitary Sewer Project Sect. 1 in the amount of $469,345.25
• Road closure request for Wick Road from Laurence to Ruth for St. Frances Cabrini Church festival (June 6-8, 2026)
• Adoption of the 2025 Wayne County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Recognition of Allen Park Athletic Club (AP AC) Youth Baseball as a non-profit for a Charitable Gaming License
• Curbside Pickup permit for Tracy Crow with a $50.00 fee

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The March 10 report provided updates on fire instructor certification, clerk certification, library food donations, upcoming DDA concerts, compost pickup start, youth tree‑planting registrations, museum grand opening, and staff employment milestones. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The council took no substantive actions.

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will vote on funding for a public plaza and several infrastructure improvements. The board will also discuss vendor fee support for the 2026 Allen Park Street Fair.

• Proposed $2,000,000 contribution for conceptual plans for a public plaza at Allen Road, Park Avenue, Philomene Boulevard, and White Avenue
• Proposed $34,500 contract with Savone Cement to remove three brick walls and signs on Allen Road and Southfield Road
• Proposed funding up to $9,514.50 for an exterior sign at the Allen Park Community Center facing White Avenue
• Proposed payment of vendor fees for DDA businesses participating in the 2026 Allen Park Street Fair

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will discuss funding for a public plaza at the corners of Allen Road, Park Avenue, Philomene Boulevard, and White Avenue. The board will also consider a contract for the removal of three brick walls and signs.

• Proposed $2,000,000 contribution for public plaza conceptual plans
• Proposed $34,500 contract with Savone Cement to remove three brick walls and signs on Allen Road and Southfield Road
• Approval of January and February expenses
• Discussion on paying vendor spaces for DDA businesses at the August 7-8 Street Fair

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority voted 7‑2 to contribute $2,000,000 toward a public plaza at the vacant corner of Allen Road, Park Avenue, Philomene Blvd, and White Avenue. It also approved a $34,500 contract to remove three brick walls and signs, and unanimously authorized vendor fee payments for the 2026 Allen Park Street Fair. Financial reports for December, January and February were accepted unanimously.

• Approved $2,000,000 contribution to public plaza (7-2)
• Approved $34,500 contract to demolish brick walls and signs (unanimous)
• Approved vendor fee payments for 2026 Street Fair (unanimous)
• Approved December financial report and Jan‑Feb expenses (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with item 10 removed (unanimous)
• Approved January 22 minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved removal of DDA brick walls and signs (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The administrator informed council of several upcoming services. Firefighters Hudgins and Lynn will attend a three‑day advanced ice rescue class in Grosse Isle. The Community Center will begin free senior Ping Pong sessions on Wednesdays starting March 4 and continues its Stroller Club. The library is preparing a seed library, offers free tax preparation on April 11, and hosts an Online Selling 101 class on February 28. No council actions or votes were recorded.

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The Allen Park City Council will vote on several resolutions, including dedicating $3,000,000 of capital funds to develop the former Allen Park Theater site (Allen Park Plaza) and expanding the 2026 Millage Road Project contract with GV Cement Contracting for up to $723,112.50. Other items include waiving the bid process to extend a street‑sectioning contract with Savone Cement, decertifying 3,093 feet of local streets, and hiring J.S. Vig Construction and HED Architectural Firm (up to $428,000) for the Plaza project. The meeting also covers routine items such as the Treasurer’s Report, payroll and claims, and a public comment period.

• Resolution to expand the 2026 Millage Road Project contract for additional sections between Beverly and Pinecrest with GV Cement Contracting, not to exceed $723,112.50 (funds from acct. #203-479-801-200)
• Resolution to waive the bid process and extend the street‑sectioning contract with Savone Cement, Inc. for the 2026 and 2027 construction seasons
• Resolution to decertify 3,093 feet of local street segments across Ford Line Rd, Arno Ave, Shenandoah Ave, and Hamilton Ave
• Resolution to allocate $3,000,000 of capital project funds to the Allen Park Plaza development, contingent on support from the Downtown Development Authority
• Resolution to hire J.S. Vig Construction to oversee the Plaza construction and HED Architectural Firm to design it, with a design fee cap of $428,000

Beautification Commission

The Allen Park Beautification Commission will consider applications for its Adopt‑A‑Flowerbed program and discuss the program’s procedural outline. It will also choose a date for Good Neighbor Saturday and select a new beautification logo design. The meeting includes standard agenda items such as approvals, citizen comments, and commission comments.

• Review of applications for the Adopt‑A‑Flowerbed program
• Discussion of the procedure outline for the Adopt‑A‑Flowerbed program
• Selection of a date for Good Neighbor Saturday
• Selection of a beautification logo design

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Administrator informed Council that city offices will be closed on Monday, February 16 for Presidents Day, except for Police, Fire, and Parks & Recreation, with trash service unchanged. The report announced a library art display, a "Cookies, Cocoa & Origami" event on February 14, a Detroit Institute of Arts mural survey for the building at 6615 Roosevelt, and a safe medication disposal drop box at the police department. It also reminded residents to keep fire hydrants clear of snow and ice and recognized several employees for service anniversaries. No council actions or votes were recorded in this meeting.

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The Allen Park City Council will consider three resolutions: a Municipal Advisory Services Agreement with Robert W. Baird & Co., a $41,563.68 sewer‑jet repair for Gap Vax, and a $1,767,419.50 road‑millage replacement contract with GV Cement Contracting. Two ordinances will receive first and second readings—one revising plant‑control rules and another amending board‑of‑ethics term limits. A solicitor permit for Home Goods Exteriors with a $300 fee will also be approved.

• Resolution to approve Municipal Advisory Services Agreement with Robert W. Baird & Co.
• Resolution to waive bid process and spend up to $41,563.68 for Gap Vax sewer jet repair (Jack Doheny Company)
• Resolution to waive bid process and award GV Cement Contracting up to $1,767,419.50 for FY 26/27 road millage replacement
• First & second readings of Ordinance #01‑2026 amending plant‑control provisions in Chapter 16
• First & second readings of Ordinance #02‑2026 amending board‑of‑ethics term limits in Chapter 2

Festivities Commission

The Festivities Commission voted unanimously to establish a Treasurer office and appointed Kendra Essler as Treasurer. The agenda, previous meeting minutes, and a BMI agenda amendment were also approved unanimously. No other decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved February 2 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Amended agenda to include BMI (unanimous)
• Created office of Treasurer (unanimous)
• Appointed Kendra Essler as Treasurer (unanimous)

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The Allen Park City Council will consider several resolutions, including waiving the competitive bid process for a $1,386,134 Hamilton Avenue Water Main project and a $16,880 Community Park Ball Field fence contract. The Council will also appoint Rick Butler as full‑time Parks and Community Center Supervisor with a $45,000 salary, approve a new investment option, and adopt the Finance Department’s FY 2026‑2027 budget timeline and fund allocation policy.

• Waive bid for Hamilton Avenue Water Main Project, up to $1,386,134 (account #592-540-985-000)
• Waive bid for Community Park Ball Field fence, $16,880 (account #101-751-784-000)
• Appointment of Rick Butler as Parks and Community Center Supervisor, $45,000 salary
• Approval of Michigan Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System as an investment option
• Approval of Finance Department FY 2026‑2027 tentative budget timeline and fund allocation

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will vote on several facade improvement grants for local businesses. The board will also consider a two-year contract with Mural People, LLC for the Paint the Park mural program and associated festivals. Additionally, the board will elect officers.

• Facade grant for Kim Son LLC (6825 Allen Road) for $11,260.00
• Facade grant for Denture Depot (16641 Southfield Road) for $5,795.00
• Two-year contract with Mural People, LLC for the Paint the Park mural program, art show, and winter festival (2026-2027)
• Facade grant reimbursement for Jeff Reynolds (17140 Ecorse Road) for $3,161
• Facade grant reimbursement for Trina O’Malley’s (6752 Allen Road) for $25,000

Downtown Development Authority

The board elected Fred Frank as Chairperson (7‑3) and Jeff Holden as Vice Chairperson (6‑4). A South Allen Road Project Steering Committee was created unanimously. The Paint the Park program was approved for $275,000 per year for two years. Four façade improvement grants and two reimbursements were approved unanimously.

• Elected Fred Frank Chairperson (7-3)
• Elected Jeff Holden Vice Chairperson (6-4)
• Formed South Allen Road Project Steering Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Paint the Park 2‑year $275,000 annual program (unanimous)
• Awarded façade grant $11,260 to 6825 Allen Rd (unanimous)
• Awarded façade grant $5,795 to 16641 Southfield Rd (unanimous)
• Disbursed $3,161 façade grant to 17140 Ecorse Rd (unanimous)
• Disbursed $25,000 façade grant to 6751 Allen Rd (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will vote on the meeting agenda, approve the December minutes, and accept the December financial reports. It will consider two facade‑improvement grant applications and two grant reimbursements, and will decide whether to execute a two‑year contract with the Mural People, LLC for the Paint the Park mural program. All items require a board vote.

• Facade Improvement Grant application from Kim Son LLC for 6825 Allen Road – $11.260.00
• Facade Improvement Grant application from Denture Depot for 16641 Southfield Road – $5,795.00
• Two‑year contract with the Mural People, LLC to run the Paint the Park mural program (2026‑2027)
• Facade Improvement Grant reimbursement of $3,161 to Jeff Reynolds for 17140 Ecorse Road
• Facade Improvement Grant reimbursement of $25,000 to Trina O’Malley’s for 6752 Allen Road

Beautification Commission

The Allen Park Beautification Commission will elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary. It will discuss a proposed date for the Good Neighbor Saturday community event. An update on the Butterfly Project will be presented. Routine agenda and minutes approvals are also on the agenda.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• Consideration of proposed date for Good Neighbor Saturday
• Butterfly Project update
• Approval of agenda – January 21, 2026
• Approval of minutes – November meeting

Festivities Commission