Allen Park public meetings in 2020

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received the City Administrator's report covering updates on the Allen Road Bridge opening, a grant for the M-39 Service Drive Bridge repair, compost pickup ending, DPS facility construction progress, and holiday closures. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in this report.

• Received City Administrator's report on bridge, DPS, and holiday updates

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received the City Administrator's report covering road closures, street improvements, the DPS facility project, employee milestones, and upcoming meetings. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in this report.

• No formal actions taken; report only

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received the City Administrator's report on August 11, 2020, covering ongoing infrastructure projects. Allen Road is closed at Ecorse Creek for bridge replacement until approximately October 19th. The new water meter installation is set to begin August 25th. No formal decisions were made; the report was informational only.

• Received City Administrator's report on road, water, and facility projects
• Noted Allen Road closure at Ecorse Creek for bridge replacement until ~Oct 19
• Noted water meter installation to begin August 25th
• Acknowledged employee service milestones: Joseph Hughes (25 yrs), Cheryl McDonnell (15 yrs)

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Administrator's report to Council covered ongoing road and water infrastructure projects, including the Allen Road bridge closure and street improvements. No formal votes or decisions were made; the report was informational only. Notable items included a $183,000 CDBG allocation for Kennedy Park improvements and the start of water meter installations on August 25.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; report was informational only

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received the City Administrator's report covering ongoing street improvements, utility repairs, and a planned Allen Road bridge closure by Wayne County. The report also noted grants for police and fire PPE, library technology upgrades, and upcoming community events. No formal decisions were made during this report.

• Received City Administrator's report on street millage work by GV Cement
• Noted Savone Cement utility repairs and Blair Court replacement
• Acknowledged Wayne County's plan to close Allen Road bridge at Ecorse Creek
• Reported $500 grants from Allen Park Rotary to Police and Fire for PPE
• Noted library grant application for PPE and technology updates
• Scheduled Concert in the Park series starting July 14 at Millward Park

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Administrator's report notes that the Festivities Commission voted to cancel the 2020 Allen Park Street Fair due to COVID-19. The 2021 Street Fair is scheduled for August 6-7, 2021. No formal council action was taken on this item.

• Festivities Commission voted to cancel 2020 Street Fair due to COVID-19
• 2021 Allen Park Street Fair scheduled for August 6-7, 2021

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council will discuss establishing rules for remote meeting attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic and providing for continued city operations during the state of emergency. The body is also setting a public hearing for the FY2020/2021 General Fund Budget.

• Proposed contract with Sidock Group for architectural services for a new DPS facility on Outer Drive for $297,000.00
• Resolution to set the FY2020/2021 General Fund Budget public hearing for April 28, 2020
• Resolution establishing rules for remote attendance by Council, Commissions, and the public
• Proposed Ordinance #01-2020 to modify the designation of the Retirant Trustee to the Board of Trustees
• Resolution to provide for continued basic city operations during the State of Emergency

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received a housekeeping report from the City Administrator. The new water meter installation, originally set for April, has been postponed to May 5th. Residents will receive a blue notice card with scheduling instructions, and failure to change the meter will result in water service interruption. The report also noted an employee service milestone.

• Postponed water meter installation to May 5th
• Announced blue notice cards to residents for meter change scheduling
• Noted water service interruption for failure to change meter

Festivities Commission

The commission is meeting to decide on a headliner band for a Saturday event. Members are also discussing updates for the Memorial Day Parade and outreach to CERT for street closures.

• Selection of a headliner band for Saturday
• Memorial Day Parade band update
• CERT outreach for Memorial Day Parade street closures
• Discussion regarding AllPoint Construction
• Discussion regarding AP Chamber

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received a housekeeping report noting the FY 2019-20 Wayne County Park Millage Allocation will be $53,000. Due to design challenges, the Old Goddard water main project is moved to summer 2021, and the Belmont Avenue water main replacement from Fox Avenue to Champaign Road will be done instead. The council also noted a Public Service Worker job posting closing February 28th, and that the U.S. Census Bureau will use the Council Chamber for training sessions in April and May.

• Moved Old Goddard water main project to summer 2021
• Replaced with Belmont Avenue water main project from Fox Avenue to Champaign Road
• Noted $53,000 Wayne County Park Millage Allocation for FY 2019-20
• Posted Public Service Worker job, closing February 28th
• Allowed Census Bureau to use Council Chamber for training sessions on nine days in April and May

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received a housekeeping report from the City Administrator covering budget timeline, road concerns, theater project RFP review, and employee service milestones. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received a housekeeping report from the City Administrator covering routine administrative matters. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during this meeting; the report was informational only.