Gaylord public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will discuss the establishment of a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and a grant agreement for the Treetops Wastewater Treatment Plant. The body will also review road closure requests and special assessment agreements.
- Resolution to establish the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA)
- MEDC Grant Agreement Recommendation for Treetops Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Special Assessment Agreement for 1982 O'Rourke Blvd
- Partial Road Closure Request for March for Life
- Change Order #2 for National Industrial Maintenance Inc. regarding water service material investigations
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will meet on November 25, 2024, to vote on several approvals including a wayfinding design proposal, a pavilion use license, a street closure for the Santa Parade, a marijuana license renewal for LJA Holdings II at 1354 W Main Street, a MEDC grant agreement recommendation for the Treetops Wastewater Treatment Plant, and a resolution to hold a public hearing on a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) plan. The meeting also includes standard reports from city officials and public comment.
- Approval of MEDC grant agreement recommendation for Treetops Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Approval of marijuana license renewal for LJA Holdings II, LLC (1354 W Main Street)
- Approval of resolution to hold a public hearing on Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA)
- Approval of wayfinding design proposal by Corbin Design
- Approval of request to close M32 for the Santa Parade
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider renewals for two marijuana licenses and requests for no-parking signs. The body will also review expenditures and a temporary crosswalk for OMH.
- Marihuana License Renewals: Exclusive MDM, LLC (1385 W Main St) and Kaika, LLC (2309 Grey Wolf Trail)
- No Parking Sign Requests for S. Maple and S. Center
- Approval of Temporary Crosswalk - OMH
- Gaylord Police Department Merit Service Awards
- Approval of Expenditures
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several approvals, including a cemetery ordinance amendment on second reading, an employment contract for the DPW Assistant Superintendent, an engineering service agreement for North Center Avenue, a recommendation to use MEDC grant monies for Treetops expansion, a change order for water service material investigations, and a resolution annexing property for the Shoppes on Main Development.
- Approval of Cemetery Ordinance Amendment (Second Reading)
- Approval of Employment Contract, DPW Assistant Superintendent
- Approval of LS Engineering Service Agreement (North Center Avenue)
- Approval of Change Order #1 - National Industrial Maintenance, Inc. Water Service Material Investigations
- Approval of Resolution Approving Annexation of Property (Shoppes on Main Development)
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a non-use variance request for 120 N. Illinois, then consider approving it as new business. Other new business includes a first reading of a cemetery ordinance, a proclamation for Conflict Resolution Day, and approvals for a parcel combination at 2432 S. Otsego, a parcel split at 429 E. Petoskey, and an addendum to the Great Lakes Energy Purchase Agreement. The agenda also includes numerous departmental reports and routine items.
- Public hearing and potential approval of non-use variance at 120 N. Illinois
- First reading of a cemetery ordinance
- Parcel combination at 2432 S. Otsego
- Parcel split at 429 E. Petoskey
- Addendum to Great Lakes Energy Purchase Agreement
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a non-use variance for 825 N. Center Ave. The body will also review a waste management ordinance variance and a water service bid award recommendation.
- Non-Use Variance Request for 825 N. Center Ave
- Waste Management variance to ordinance regarding trash service days
- Water service bid award recommendation
- Employment contract for DPW Superintendent
- Purchase agreement extension for Craig Patterson, Woda Cooper Development/Jenson Green Project
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will consider the renewal of three marijuana licenses and the approval of a mural design. The body will also review city expenditures.
- Mural design approval for the N. Entrance of Crave
- Marijuana license renewal: Great Lakes Exotics Cannabis Co (2625 S. Otsego Avenue)
- Marijuana license renewal: Great Lakes Exotics Cannabis Co (820 W. Main Street)
- Marijuana license renewal: Dunegrass Co. (2678 S. Otsego Ave)
- Approval of expenditures
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will meet to discuss a development agreement and a parcel combination. The body will also review a city ordinance regarding snow and ice placement and a temporary outdoor service permit.
- Development Agreement for Bob Proctor at 1982 O'Rourke Blvd
- City Ordinance 22.361 regarding placement of snow, ice or slush
- Temporary Outdoor Service Permit for Snowbelt Brewery
- Parcel combination for 619 W. Mitchell/Vacant Lot
- Treetops Expansion Update
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will hear reports from staff and committees, then vote on a special use permit for Raven's Quill Tattoo Gallery at 157 N. Illinois Ave and a license agreement with Alpen Bluffs Outdoor Resort, LLC. The council will also consider a personnel committee recommendation and approve expenditures.
- Special Use Permit for Raven's Quill Tattoo Gallery at 157 N. Illinois Ave
- Approval of License Agreement with Alpen Bluffs Outdoor Resort, LLC
- Personnel Committee Recommendation
- Approval of Expenditures
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will hear reports and public comment, then consider two business items: a second reading and final approval of a franchise agreement with DTE Energy, and the renewal of marijuana licenses for three local dispensaries.
- Approval of DTE franchise agreement (second reading)
- Renewal of marijuana license for Stash Ventures (Cloud Cannabis) at 710 Edelweiss
- Renewal of marijuana license for Attitude Wellness (Lume) at 499 Dickerson
- Renewal of marijuana license for Green Peak Industries (Skymint) at 737 W. Main
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will review several new business items, including a mural design for 340 West Main Street and a DTE franchise agreement. The agenda also includes various department reports and a period for public comment.
- Mural design at 340 West Main Street
- First reading of DTE Franchise Agreement
- Curb cut request for Cole Muzyl
- C2AE Engineering Proposal (TMF Grant)
- Approval of expenditures
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will address several new business items, including a resolution for water and sewer rates. The meeting also includes permit requests for a marijuana establishment and an outdoor cafe. Additionally, the council will consider budget adjustments.
- Resolution to establish water and sewer rates
- Marihuana establishment application for Meds Cafe
- Outdoor cafe permit request for Ah-Loy Bamboo
- Street closure request for Gaylord First United Methodist Church
- Approval of budget adjustments
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider the 2024-2025 annual budget and a special assessment for police and fire services. The agenda also includes several liquor license requests and outdoor cafe permits. Additionally, council members will review an amendment to a real estate purchase agreement.
- Approval of 2024-2025 Annual Budget & Millage Levy
- Special Assessment for Police & Fire Services 2024-2025
- Outdoor Cafe Permits for Brennan's Up North, LLC and The Iron Pig Smokehouse
- Liquor License Requests: The Iron Pig Smokehouse, Snowbelt Brewing Company, and El Patron
- Fourth Amendment to Real Estate Purchase Agreement - Woda Cooper Development/Jenson Green Project
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council is meeting to consider several routine approvals, including a public hearing for the 2024-2025 police and fire services budget, a telecommunications permit, a fire authority agreement, zoning and variance requests, and a road closure for the Gus Macker event. The agenda also includes a bid for Elkview Park and a presentation on the Jenson Green Project. Most items are approvals or procedural steps, with no major policy decisions expected.
- Resolution to hold public hearing for Police & Fire Services 2024-2025
- Right of Way Telecommunications Permit (Great Lakes Energy)
- Otsego County Fire Authority Agreement
- Zoning permit and non-use variance for DRC Rentals at 1599 S. Otsego
- Road closure on Gornick Avenue for Gus Macker (June 7-9)
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council is meeting to consider a range of items, including a second reading of a sign ordinance amendment, several proclamations, and multiple permits and requests. The agenda includes a special use permit, a use variance request, a real estate purchase, a property detachment, and two outdoor cafe permits. The council will also vote on a fire hall lease, a MEDC grant agreement amendment, and a vegetable stand request.
- Sign Ordinance Amendment - Second Reading
- Special Use Permit (JEDI Holdings)
- Use Variance Request (2309 Grey Wolf Trail)
- Offer to Purchase Real Estate - Industrial Park
- Outdoor Cafe Permits (Rise and Dine, Rafi's Hibachi & Sushi Bar)
Budget Work Session
The Gaylord City Council is holding a budget work session to review the budget and millage levy, wages, and utility rates. This is a discussion and review session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Budget and millage levy review
- Wage review
- Utility rate review
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including a contract with MDOT for state trunkline maintenance, a social district application for Rafi's Hibachi & Sushi Bar, and first readings of a sign ordinance amendment and a zoning amendment for battery energy storage systems. The council will also consider an Arbor Day proclamation, a parcel split, a budget timeline, and a road closure for the Memorial Day parade. Most agenda items are routine approvals and reports.
- Approval of Resolution to Enter into Contract with MDOT for State Trunkline Maintenance
- Approval of Social District Application (Rafi's Hibachi & Sushi Bar, LLC)
- Approval of Sign Ordinance Amendment - First Reading
- Review of Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Battery Energy Storage Systems)
- Approval of Road Closure Request - Memorial Day Parade
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for Go North Properties, and consider several other items including amendments to the sign ordinance, a zoning change for migrant housing in the M-1 district, and various permits and agreements. The meeting includes reports from city staff and a public comment period.
- Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate application (Go North Properties)
- Amendments to Sign Ordinance - Second Reading
- Zoning Ordinance Change - Migrant Housing M-1 District
- Outdoor Cafe Permit (El Patron)
- Employment Agreement - Assistant DPW Superintendent
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council is holding its regular meeting with reports from city staff and departments. New business includes a grant presentation, a resolution to approve an annexation for CFCU, a master water meter agreement, and a first reading of sign ordinance amendments. The annexation and water meter agreement are up for a vote, while the sign ordinance is only being introduced.
- Resolution approving annexation for CFCU
- Master water meter agreement approval
- First reading of sign ordinance amendments
- CEDAM grant presentation by Tyler Pischel
- Reports from city manager, police chief, and other departments
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council is meeting to handle routine reports and public comment, then vote on several new business items. These include an interlocal agreement with the Otsego County Fire Authority, a resolution related to the MERS retirement system, and renewal of two marijuana business licenses. The agenda is otherwise standard procedural business.
- Approval of Interlocal Agreement with Otsego County Fire Authority
- Approval of Resolution regarding MERS Retirement System
- Marihuana license renewal for LJA Holdings, II LLC at 121 Wisconsin Avenue
- Marihuana license renewal for Grow Logic, LLC at 1610 O'Rourke Blvd
- Approval of expenditures
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will hear the 6/30/2023 audit presentation and vote on deficit elimination resolutions tied to it. They will also consider a parcel combination for Amazon.com Services LLC, a sign variance for Tommy's Express Carwash, a spring clean-up bid, and an engineering service agreement with Donohue and Associates.
- Audit presentation by Hungerford Nichols
- Approval of Deficit Elimination Resolutions for 6/30/2023 Audit
- Approval of Parcel Combination (Amazon.com Services LLC Industrial Park Lots 12, 13, and 14)
- Approval of Sign Variance - Tommy's Express Carwash (1377 W. Main St. C-2)
- Approval of Spring Clean Up Bid and Donohue and Associates Engineering Service Agreement
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to consider several new business items, including a guideline resolution for poverty exemptions and a partial street closure for the St. Patrick's Day Parade. The agenda also includes discussions regarding migrant worker housing and deficit elimination resolutions related to the June 30, 2023, audit.
- Guideline Resolution for Poverty Exemption
- Partial Street Closure - St. Patrick's Day Parade
- Public Participation Plan approval
- Migrant Worker Housing discussion
- Deficit Elimination Resolutions for 6/30/2023 Audit
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council is holding its regular meeting, with public hearings on the 2024-2028 Recreation Plan and the CDBG CHILL Grant, followed by a vote to adopt the Recreation Plan. The agenda also includes reports from city staff and a request for a vehicle purchase by the Department of Public Works.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2024-2028 Recreation Plan
- Public hearing on CDBG CHILL Grant
- Presentation by The Refuge - Judy Doan
- Approval of vehicle purchase for DPW
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 8, 2024, with a mix of routine reports and several action items. Key decisions include approving street closures for Alpenfest 2024, a fire department services contract, and a marihuana license renewal and transfer. The council will also discuss the industrial park with a representative from SunFrog and make various appointments for 2024.
- Industrial Park Discussion with Josh Kent from SunFrog
- Approval of Alpenfest 2024 Street Closures and Pavilion Usage
- Approval of Otsego County Fire Board Contract for Fire Department Services
- Approval of Marihuana Establishment License Renewal (Great Lakes Cannabis, 1865 O'Rourke)
- Approval of Marihuana Transfer of License from Cloud Gaylord, LLC to Stash Ventures, LLC DBA Cloud Cannabis