Allen Park public meetings in 2021

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Administrator reported that the Park Street Paving Project is complete and open to traffic. The city received a Certificate of Achievement for a perfect score on the 2021 Audit of Minimum Assessing Requirements. No formal council decisions were made; the report was informational.

• Park Street Paving Project completed and opened to traffic
• City received Certificate of Achievement for perfect 2021 AMAR score

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Administrator reported that the Moran Avenue Bridge opened, Park Street paving is nearly complete pending concrete curing, and the city received three APWA Downriver Branch Project of the Year awards. No formal council decisions were made; the report was informational.

• Opened Moran Avenue Bridge over Sexton and Kilfoil Drain
• Completed Al's Asphalt portion of Park Street Paving Project; concrete intersections poured and curing
• Awarded APWA Downriver Branch 2020 Project of the Year for Robinson, Park & Meyer Avenue Pavement and Water Main Replacement
• Awarded APWA Downriver Branch 2021 Project of the Year for Park & Hanfor Avenue Pavement Replacement
• Awarded APWA Downriver Branch 2021 Project of the Year for Hanfor & Shenandoah Avenues Water Main Replacement

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The city administrator's report to council provided project updates but no formal decisions were made. Concrete work on the Moran Avenue Bridge is complete, though it remains closed for a few more days. Street, water main, and parking lot projects are finished or near completion, and the library roof replacement is done. The December 14 study session will start at 5:15 PM to accommodate an audit presentation, and City Hall will be closed for the holidays.

• No formal decisions were made; the report was informational only.
• Noted Moran Avenue Bridge concrete work is complete, but the bridge remains closed for a few more days.
• Reported Hanfor Avenue street improvement millage concrete work is done, with sod placement finishing.
• Reported Shenandoah Water Main Replacement project is complete with sod placed.
• Reported Park Street paving is done, with shoulder and concrete intersection work remaining.
• Reported Millward Park parking lot is finished and striped.
• Reported library roof replacement is complete, and inspections of nine flat roof buildings were conducted.
• Scheduled the December 14 study session to start at 5:15 PM for the Plante Moran audit presentation.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to elect officers and review a cleanup plan for the museum. The body will also receive an update from the City Administrator regarding the museum.

• Election of officers
• Museum clean-up plan
• City Administrator update on museum
• Review of Commission bi-laws
• Tree Lighting event on Nov. 19

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received the City Administrator's report, which provided updates on ongoing projects and upcoming events. No formal decisions or votes were taken during this meeting; the report was informational only.

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received the City Administrator's report on October 26, 2021, detailing ongoing infrastructure and facility projects. No formal decisions were made; the report was informational only.

Beautification Commission

The commission approved the September 15, 2021 minutes and discussed fall/winter decorations, participation in the Lighted Christmas Parade, and a rescheduled park cleanup. No formal votes were taken on these topics; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Approved September 15, 2021 minutes
• Discussed fall and winter decorations
• Discussed participation in Lighted Christmas Parade
• Rescheduled John Riel Memorial Park cleanup to November 13, 9-11 a.m.

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received the City Administrator's report, which noted that the State of Michigan approved an emergency loan fixed interest rate reduction, saving the city $13,909.07. No formal decisions were made by the council during this meeting; the report was informational only.

• State approved emergency loan rate reduction, saving $13,909.07

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received the City Administrator's report on September 28, 2021, detailing progress on various infrastructure projects. No formal decisions were made; the report was informational only.

Beautification Commission

The commission approved the August 18, 2021 minutes and discussed, without formal votes, participation in the November 19 Christmas parade with a banner, a cleanup event on October 16 from 9-11 a.m. at suggested northern Allen Park locations, a future cleanup on November 13, and cancellation of the December meeting. It also discussed the Residential Beautification Award, including nominee notification letters, lawn signs, certificates, and presentation at the October 26 City Council meeting, plus a September 18 cleanup on Allen Road. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the prior minutes.

• Approved August 18, 2021 minutes
• Discussed Christmas parade participation with banner
• Discussed October 16 cleanup event with suggested park locations
• Discussed November 13 cleanup event, location undetermined
• Discussed cancellation of December meeting
• Discussed Residential Beautification Award presentation at October 26 City Council meeting
• Discussed September 18 cleanup event on Allen Road

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Administrator's report to Council was presented, covering ongoing infrastructure projects and community updates. No formal decisions were made by the Council during this report; it was informational only.

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received the City Administrator's report covering ongoing infrastructure projects, including the Moran Avenue Bridge closure until mid-November, street improvements on Park and Hanfor Avenues, and water main replacements on Hanfor and Shenandoah Avenues. The report also noted grant applications submitted for ARPA funds, including a $10 million request for Ecorse Creek maintenance, and the city's population increase to 28,638. No formal decisions were made by the council during this report.

• Received City Administrator's report (no vote recorded)
• Noted Moran Avenue Bridge remains closed until mid-November
• Noted Park Avenue restoration delayed by weather
• Noted Hanfor Avenue concrete removal to start Monday
• Noted Hanfor Avenue water main installed from Allen Road to Roger Avenue
• Noted Shenandoah Avenue water main replacement scheduled to start Monday
• Noted ARPA grant applications submitted for water projects and lead services
• Noted $10 million ARPA grant application submitted for Ecorse Creek maintenance

Beautification Commission

The commission approved the July 21, 2021 minutes and discussed several topics, including residential beautification awards, possible collaboration with the DDA on business awards, fall/winter decorations, a high school student commissioner, and community engagement ideas. They also reviewed past events and scheduled future cleanup events at Champaign Park on September 18 and October 16, 2021. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved July 21, 2021 minutes
• Scheduled cleanup event at Champaign Park for September 18, 2021, 9-11 a.m.
• Scheduled future cleanup event for October 16, 2021, 9-11 a.m.

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received the City Administrator's report covering ongoing infrastructure projects, including the Moran Avenue Bridge closure until mid-November, street improvements on Park and Hanfor Avenues, water main replacement on Hanfor Avenue, and street sectioning on Wick Road. The report also noted employee certifications, a $53,200 state drinking water grant, and a police officer's 20-year service milestone. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in this report.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded in this report

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Administrator's report to Council provided updates on ongoing projects, including the Moran Avenue Bridge closure, street improvements, and water main replacement. No formal decisions were made; the report was informational only.

• No formal decisions were made; report was informational only

Beautification Commission

The Allen Park Beautification Commission accepted a $500 check from Keep Michigan Beautiful and discussed residential, business, and art beautification awards, a volunteer database, logo development, and future graffiti cleanup. They set tentative cleanup dates for August 10th and September 18th, with locations to be determined from community input. Don will staff a booth at the Street Fair to promote the commission and upcoming events. No formal decisions were made beyond accepting the check and scheduling the next meeting.

• Accepted $500 check from Keep Michigan Beautiful Beautification Program
• Scheduled future cleanup dates: August 10th 6-8 p.m. and September 18th 9-11 a.m., locations TBD
• Set next meeting for August 18, 2021, 6:30 p.m. in City Hall
• Adjourned at 8:30 p.m. on a motion by Maureen Stauder, seconded by Kyle Waligora

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received the City Administrator's report for July 13, 2021, which was informational only and involved no formal votes or decisions. The report noted the Wayne County closure of the Moran Avenue Bridge until mid-November, ongoing street improvement projects on Park and Hanfor Avenues, and upcoming street sectioning on Wick Road. It also mentioned the completion of several asphalt projects, the move to the new DPS Facility, and the planned Allen Park Street Fair on August 6-7, 2021.

• No formal decisions or votes were made; report was informational only.
• Noted Wayne County closed Moran Avenue Bridge over Sexton and Kilfoil Drain until mid-November.
• Reported GV Cement pouring concrete on Park Avenue from Regina to Angelique Avenue, with possible full opening in ~3 weeks.
• Reported GV Cement started concrete removal and storm sewer work on Hanfor Avenue.
• Reported Savone Cement to start replacing Wick Road from Park Avenue to Rosedale Boulevard tomorrow.
• Reported Al's Asphalt completed all awarded projects, including Police Impound Lot, Beatrice Avenue, Cunningham Park and Community Center parking lots, and six DDA District alleys.
• Reported DPS Operations now working out of new DPS Facility, with offices moving next week.
• Reported Festivities Commission planning 2021 Allen Park Street Fair for August 6-7, 10 AM to 7 PM both days.

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Administrator's report to the Council covered ongoing infrastructure projects, including the upcoming closure of Moran Avenue for bridge reconstruction and water main relocation starting July 12. Street improvement work on Park Avenue and other roads is progressing, with the Police Impound Lot and several parking lots paved. The 2021 Allen Park Street Fair is scheduled for August 6-7, with no beer, wine, or entertainment.

• Noted the upcoming closure of Moran Avenue for bridge reconstruction by Wayne County.
• Noted the water main relocation by Bricco starting July 12.
• Noted the progress of street improvements on Park Avenue by GV Cement.
• Noted the near-completion of street sectioning on Philomene Boulevard and Osage Avenue by Savone Cement.
• Noted the paving of the Police Impound Lot, Beatrice Avenue, and several parking lots by Al's Asphalt.
• Noted the relocation of the Mechanic's Garage to the new DPS Facility.
• Noted the repair and return of the Fire Ladder Truck, pending return to service.
• Noted the finalized demolition specifications for the Allen Park Theater, posted on the city website and MITN.

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Administrator's report to Council detailed ongoing infrastructure work, including a railroad crossing closure, a bridge rebuild, and street improvements. No formal decisions were made; the report was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; report was informational

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received the City Administrator's report covering multiple infrastructure projects, including the completion of the Allen Road bridge replacement, upcoming Moran Avenue Bridge reconstruction, and ongoing street and water main improvements. No formal decisions were made; the report was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; report was informational only

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received the City Administrator's report covering road closures, water main replacement, COVID-19 vaccinations, and the upcoming Street Fair. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes; the report was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded in the minutes

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received the City Administrator's report covering the ongoing closure of Allen Road at Ecorse Creek, the nearing completion of the Belmont Avenue water main replacement, the Kennedy Park CDBG project moving forward with a contractor recommendation, the swearing-in of two new firefighters, and the library's tentative reopening date. No formal decisions were made during this report.

• No formal decisions made; report only

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Administrator's report informed the Council of ongoing road and water projects, including the closure of Allen Road at Ecorse Creek and the upcoming paving of Oakwood Boulevard. The proposed FY 2021-2022 budget was distributed to the Mayor and Council, with a budget work session scheduled for April 20, 2021. No formal decisions were made during this report.

• Received proposed FY 2021-2022 budget (no vote)
• Scheduled budget work session for April 20, 2021 (no vote)

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received the City Administrator's report covering ongoing infrastructure projects and upcoming events. No formal decisions were made during this report; it was informational only.

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Administrator's report to Council noted that Allen Road is open again at Ecorse Creek, though closures may continue as culvert work proceeds. It also reported that enough Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been secured to vaccinate remaining residents at Paluch and Maple Heights on March 29th, alongside second Moderna doses. No formal decisions were made by the Council in this report.

• Reported Allen Road is open at Ecorse Creek, but may close again for culvert work.
• Announced a site visit for the CDBG Kennedy Park Playground Project is scheduled.
• Noted the Library's Summer Reading Program starts June 14th with mobile recreation and Lemonade in the Shade.
• Reported securing J&J vaccine for Paluch and Maple Heights residents, with vaccinations on March 29th.
• Updated on DPS Facility Project progress, including walls, mezzanine, and HVAC installation.
• Announced the Building Department now accepts online payments for permits.
• Recognized Mark Girard's 15 years of service with the City on March 13th.

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Administrator's report to Council noted that Allen Road is closed at Ecorse Creek for bridge reconstruction, with no timeline yet. The city received an award for the Robinson, Park & Meyer Avenues projects, and the DPS facility project is progressing. No formal decisions were made; the report was informational.

• No formal decisions were made; the report was informational.
• Allen Road closed at Ecorse Creek for bridge reconstruction; timeline pending.
• City awarded APWA Downriver Branch 2020 Project of the Year for Robinson, Park & Meyer Avenues projects.
• DPS facility project ongoing: windows installed, drywall up, mezzanine floors poured, garage doors expected this week.
• Parks & Recreation received donation of over 200 packages of face masks from TJ Maxx to distribute to those in need.
• Michael O'Loughlin (Water Department) will reach 15 years of service on March 3rd.

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received the City Administrator's report covering the 2021-22 budget timeline, DPS facility construction progress, and several business developments. No formal decisions were made; the report was informational only.

• Received City Administrator's report (informational)

Allen Park, Michigan - City Council

The City Council received the City Administrator's report covering the start of the 2021-22 budget process, progress on the DPS facility and Laurence Street Pump Station, COVID vaccine preparations for employees, repairs at the Historical House, and upcoming bids for solid waste and street improvements. No formal decisions were made; the report was informational only.

• No formal decisions made; report received for information