Monroe public meetings in 2023

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve minutes from December 4, 2023, and to review and approve a preliminary invoice report covering city expenditures from December 5-18, 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the approval of a 33-page list of invoices for various city departments.

• Approval of minutes from Dec 4, 2023 meetings at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM
• Invoice report totaling over $50,000 for police, fire, water, and other departments
• Payments include $7,400 to Action Wallpapering & Painting for West Side Fire Station painting
• Payments include $7,727.31 to Badger Meter Inc for cellular LTE service
• Payments include $9,145.32 to BCA Transport LLC for sludge hauling

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will receive a presentation from Plante & Moran, the city's auditors, on the annual audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. The audit found no significant difficulties or disagreements with management, but noted two immaterial uncorrected misstatements. The presentation also includes informational updates on topics like ARPA funding, cybersecurity, and upcoming accounting standards.

• Audit of FY 2022-23 financial statements
• Uncorrected misstatement: Major Streets Fund revenue/expenditures overstated by $401,364
• Uncorrected misstatement: Building Authority Fund presented as enterprise fund instead of governmental fund
• Informational update on expansion of police and fire special assessment authority (Public Act 228 of 2022)
• Informational update on upcoming GASB accounting standards (No. 100 and No. 101)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is presenting the City's annual audit for fiscal year 2022-23, conducted by Plante & Moran. The audit covers the period ending June 30, 2023, and includes required communications with governance, as well as legislative and informational items. The presentation is scheduled for the City Council meeting on December 18, 2023.

• Audit presentation by Plante & Moran for fiscal year 2022-23
• Uncorrected misstatements: Major Streets Fund revenue and expenditures overstated by $401,364
• Building Authority Fund presented as enterprise fund instead of governmental fund
• Discussion of GASB Statement No. 100 and 101 upcoming standards
• Expansion of police and fire special assessment authority under Public Act 228 of 2022

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The Monroe Citizens Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on two special use applications: one at 326 Conant Avenue and one at 11 Washington Street. The commission will also receive a presentation on the FY 2024-2025 Capital Improvements Budget and approve the 2024 meeting calendar.

• Public hearing and vote on special use application for a child group day care home at 326 Conant Avenue, with conditions including a permit within 30 days and fence by March 31, 2024
• Public hearing and vote on special use application for parcel #39-00170-000 at 11 Washington Street
• Presentation of the FY 2024-2025 Capital Improvements Budget
• Approval of the 2024 meeting calendar

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve minutes from November 20, 2023, and to consider a preliminary invoice report covering payments from November 21 to December 4, 2023. The report includes a wide range of expenditures, such as $197,329.24 for the 2023 sidewalk program, $125,968.65 for crack sealing and spray patching, and $252,613.84 for Monroe Plumbing & Heating Co. for the South Custer booster station expansion and Monroe Battlefield HVAC improvements. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on approval of routine payments and prior meeting minutes.

• Approval of minutes from Nov 20, 2023 meetings at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM
• $197,329.24 to GV Cement Contracting Co. for 2023 sidewalk program
• $125,968.65 to Highway Maintenance & Construction for crack sealing and spray patching
• $252,613.84 to Monroe Plumbing & Heating Co. for South Custer booster station and Battlefield HVAC
• $119,968.38 to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for November and December Medicare Advantage premiums

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council will hold a work session to receive a presentation on the 2023 National Community Survey results, comparing them with the 2018 survey, and to discuss possible changes to refuse collection procedures. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Presentation of 2023 National Community Survey results and comparison to 2018 survey
• Discussion of possible changes to refuse collection procedures
• Survey conducted by POLCO and CustomerExperience360, presented by Florence Buchanan and Mark Cochran

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council work session will hear a presentation from Public Safety Director Chad Tolstedt and Axon representatives on a proposed 5-year, $794,705.39 package for body-worn cameras, in-car cameras, and TASERs. The council will also discuss the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Footbridge Rehabilitation Project and review a proposed ordinance on installed public art. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Axon Officer Safety Plan 10+ with Fleet 3: 5-year cost $794,705.39, with $218,962.07 in claimed savings
• Includes 36 Axon Body 4 cameras, 18 Axon Fleet 3 in-car camera kits, and 39 TASER 10 energy weapons
• Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Footbridge Rehabilitation Project discussion
• Review of proposed Installed Public Art Ordinance

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings and a preliminary invoice report covering payments from October 17 to November 6, 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from Oct 16 and Nov 6, 2023 meetings
• Invoice report includes $92,484.63 total for DTE Energy bills across multiple city properties
• Payment of $60,000 to Detroit Pump & Mfg Co for low service pump repair/rehab
• Payment of $20,419.13 to Great Lakes Excavating for Bolles Harbor wastewater pump station modifications
• Payment of $47,828 to Interior Systems Contract Group Inc for office furniture

Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will review and approve routine financial reports for October 2023, including revenue/expenditure reports, invoices, and a budget update. New business includes discussion of changing the DDA monthly meeting time and enforcement of parking on Cass Street. The board will also consider a volunteer for the 212 E. Front St. RFP review and approve a facade design proposal from Olah Contracting for 13 W. Front St.

• Discussion of Cass Street parking enforcement
• Approval of Olah Contracting facade design proposal for 13 W. Front St.
• Volunteer for 212 E. Front St. RFP review
• Approval of FY2024 fund transfers
• Discussion of DDA monthly meeting time

Pension Board - Work Session

This is a work session agenda with three discussion items: a presentation on body-worn and in-car cameras plus Tasers for police; a review of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Footbridge rehabilitation project; and a review of a proposed ordinance on installed public art. No votes are scheduled.

• Presentation on body-worn cameras, in-car cameras, and Tasers
• Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Footbridge rehabilitation project discussion
• Review of proposed installed public art ordinance

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The Citizens Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a motion to approve a special use application for a nail salon at 440 N. Monroe Street. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous meeting and staff updates on other projects.

• Public hearing for Case SU 23-004, a special use application for a nail salon at 440 N. Monroe Street
• Commission action to approve the special use for parcel #69-01323-000
• Approval of minutes from the October 9, 2023 regular meeting
• Staff comments on Mason Run and DTE ASPR guard station projects

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is meeting to canvass votes cast in the 2023 election and certify the results. The agenda contains only this procedural item with no other business.

• Canvass of votes cast for the 2023 election
• Certificates of Votes Cast and Certificate of Determination

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will vote on approving $501,377.35 in summer 2023 tax increment capture distributions and several environmental site assessments. The board will also consider adopting updated grant policies and participating in a regional EPA grant application. The agenda includes approval of monthly invoices and financial reports.

• Approve distribution of $501,377.35 in Summer 2023 TIF captures
• Fund Phase 1 ESA update for Duffey Towing properties at $1,500
• Fund Phase 1 & 2 ESAs for Bowl-O-Drome properties at $3,547
• Certify $1,967,160.97 in TIF eligible infrastructure costs through October 31, 2023
• Adopt revised BRA grant policy document

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve a preliminary invoice report covering payments to vendors for various city services and projects. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and a fact sheet, but the primary action is the approval of a large batch of invoices for expenses such as utility bills, equipment repairs, and professional services.

• $60,000 repair/rehab of low service pump/motor #5 at Detroit Pump & Mfg Co
• $75,873 rehabilitation of settled waste pump #1 at Kerr Pump & Supply Inc
• $20,419.13 for Bolles Harbor wastewater pump station modifications by Great Lakes Excavating
• $13,358 for Bolles Harbor pump rebuild at Kerr Pump & Supply Inc
• $6,098.65 for professional consulting services for South Custer booster station expansion by Jones & Henry Engineers Ltd

Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will review and approve routine items including meeting minutes, financial reports, and invoices. The most significant item is approval of a $195,502.25 invoice from Olah Contracting for interior demolition and asbestos abatement at 13 W. Front St., funded by LBRF funds and the building fund. The board will also approve the FY 2023 annual state report.

• Approve $195,502.25 Olah Contracting invoice for 13 W. Front St. demolition and asbestos abatement
• Approve September 2023 revenue and expenditure report showing $455,155.49 total revenues and $616,404.51 expenditures
• Approve September 2023 invoices totaling $203,110.74, including $7,416.49 for patriotic banners
• Approve FY 2023 DDA annual state report required by Act 57
• Approve meeting minutes from September 20, 2023

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve the minutes from October 2, 2023, and to review and approve a preliminary invoice report covering checks from October 3-16, 2023. The report lists numerous payments to vendors for city operations, including utilities, equipment, and services. This is largely a routine approval of expenditures.

• Invoice report includes payments to Consumers Energy ($1,188.54), DTE Energy ($9,567.44), and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan ($60,224.86)
• Payment of $51,222.84 to Elhorn Engineering Company for Carus 3390 corrosion inhibitor purchase
• Payment of $55,440.00 to Etna Supply for FY 2023-24 distribution materials
• Payment of $39,910.45 to Core & Main LP for distribution materials
• Payment of $14,742.34 to Beckett & Raeder Inc for Woodland Cemetery entrance professional design services

City Council - Work Session Meeting

This is a work session agenda consisting solely of the chamber's public comment rules and contact information. No specific policy items, ordinances, or decisions are listed for discussion.

• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer before the meeting
• Auxiliary aids available with one week's notice

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss an attorney-client privileged communication with City Attorney Matt Budds. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under attorney-client privilege for discussion of a communication with City Attorney Matt Budds

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is holding a closed session to discuss a privileged communication with City Attorney Matt Budds. No other substantive items are on the agenda; the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session under attorney-client privilege with City Attorney Matt Budds
• Discussion initiated by David Robinson
• Meeting date: October 16, 2023

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The commission will consider approving minutes from September 11 and hold a presentation and training on CPC processes. The main action item is a vote on the Mason Run PUD amendment, which was previously recommended for approval to City Council.

• Approval of minutes from the September 11, 2023 regular meeting
• Presentation and training on Citizens Planning Commission processes and responsibilities
• Case PUD 23-001: Mason Run PUD amendment to remove parcels 59-01788-908, 909, 910, 905 and adopt a new Plan and Pattern Book (Mason Run 2.0)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve a preliminary invoice report covering payments from September 19 to October 2, 2023. The agenda includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings and a large batch of invoices for city operations, contracts, and projects.

• $49,004.82 water QECB bond payment to Monroe County Drain Commission
• $32,383.29 for South Custer booster pump station expansion construction administration
• $28,245.60 for Battlefield HVAC improvement by Monroe Plumbing & Heating Co
• $9,608.35 for sodium hypochlorite purchase for water treatment
• $9,274.52 for UB water bill printing/mailing for July and August

City Council - Work Session Meeting

This is a work session of the Monroe City Council. The agenda contains only procedural rules for public comment and general meeting conduct. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council will consider approving a preliminary accounts payable report totaling over $43,000, which includes payments for sludge hauling, the 2023 Street Program Arbor Avenue project, and various other city expenses. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and public comment opportunities.

• Approval of accounts payable report including $18,009.95 to BCA Transport LLC for sludge hauling
• Payment of $1,500 to Beckett & Raeder Inc for Woodland Cemetery entrance professional design services
• Payment of $625 to CT Consultants of Michigan for the 2023 Street Program Arbor Avenue project
• Payment of $3,650 to Carters Cemetery Preservation Inc for Woodland Cemetery restoration
• Approval of minutes from the Sep 5, 2023 meetings

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council will hear a presentation from Kara Dowler, CEO of Selah's House, about the Safe Haven Baby Box program and a potential location for a baby box in the city. The discussion will also cover Michigan's Safe Delivery statute. No formal action is scheduled; this is a work session item.

• Presentation on Safe Haven Baby Box program by Kara Dowler, CEO of Selah's House
• Discussion of potential Baby Box location and Michigan Safe Delivery law
• Baby Box costs estimated between $11,000 and $16,000
• Safe Haven Baby Boxes offers 24/7 crisis hotline (866-99BABY1)

City Council - Special Meeting

This special meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate, including rules for public comment and disability accommodations. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will vote on certifying $1,711,068.34 in TIF-eligible infrastructure costs, adopting updated grant program guidelines, and approving several funding requests including $4,000 for additional soil sampling at 609-615 S. Monroe St. and $7,325 for soil gas sampling at 212 E. Front St. The board will also consider carryover of $45,504.89 in administrative funds to the 2023-24 fiscal year and accept financial reports for June and August 2023.

• Certify $1,711,068.34 in TIF-eligible infrastructure costs through August 31, 2023
• Approve $4,000 change order for AKTPeerless for additional sampling at 609-615 S. Monroe St. (Bowl O Drome)
• Approve $7,325 for one quarter of soil gas sampling at 212 E. Front St.
• Adopt updated BRA Grant Program Guidelines
• Carry over $45,504.89 in administrative funds to 2023-24 fiscal year

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The Citizens Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on Case PUD 23-001, an amendment to the Mason Run Planned Unit Development, which includes a new draft Pattern Book 2.0 with updated design standards for the undeveloped Mason Run II area. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the June 12, 2023 meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Public hearing on Case PUD 23-001, Mason Run PUD Amendment
• Commission action on Case PUD 23-001, Mason Run PUD
• Draft Mason Run Pattern Book 2.0 (September 2023) with design standards for Mason Run II
• Approval of minutes from June 12, 2023 regular meeting

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council will consider approving a preliminary invoice report covering payments including $220,260 to Hassett Title Co. for acquiring properties at 609-611-615 S. Telegraph, $202,242.60 to Salenbien Trucking for the 2023 water main and street paving program, and routine utility and service bills. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the August 21 meetings. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• $220,260 acquisition of 609-611-615 S. Telegraph properties
• $202,242.60 for 2023 water main and street paving program
• $28,000 to OBR Inc. for Detroit Beach pump station concrete repairs
• $8,357 to OHM for downtown geometric modifications analysis
• $8,109.90 to Precision Arms for SRT equipment suppressors

The City Council approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including courtyard improvements and a water department truck replacement. The council also authorized legal action for code and rental ordinance enforcement at four specific properties.

• Approved $373,070 contract to Salenbien Trucking & Excavating, Inc. for City-County Courtyard Improvements
• Approved $12,000 professional services contract to Mannik and Smith Group for courtyard improvements
• Approved $23,000 payment to MKSK, Inc. for Mason Run PUD Agreement professional services
• Approved purchase order increase to $93,549.00 for Todd Wenzel Chevrolet for a service truck replacement
• Authorized legal action for blight and code enforcement at 302 Lavender St., 532 N. Roessler St., and 705 E. Third St.
• Authorized legal action for Rental Properties Ordinance enforcement at 606 W. Fourth St.
• Scheduled public hearing for Mason Run PUD Agreement amendments for October 2, 2023
• Postponed decision on proposals for 212 E. Front St. property to September 18, 2023

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss proposed amendments to the Mason Run Planned Unit Development and a final draft of a public art ordinance. No votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and feedback before future adoption.

• Update on prospective Mason Run Planned Unit Development amendments
• Final draft of public art ordinance for feedback before adoption

The council held a work session to review updates to the Mason Run Planned Unit Development and a proposed Public Art Ordinance. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will review bids received for the City-County Courtyard improvements project at 125 East Second Street. The project has a total cost of $424,000, funded equally by Monroe County and the City of Monroe Capital Projects Fund. Staff recommends approval, with a deadline of September 5, 2023, to allow the contractor to complete work this fall.

• Review of bids for City-County Courtyard improvements at 125 East Second Street
• Total project cost: $424,000, split 50/50 between Monroe County and City of Monroe Capital Projects Fund
• Approval deadline: September 5, 2023, to complete work this fall
• Staff recommendation: For the project

The City Council conducted a work session to review bids for City-County Courtyard Improvements and a change order for Woodland Cemetery paving. Members discussed the Complete Streets Policy and residential housing strategy. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded.

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council will consider approving a preliminary accounts payable report totaling over $200,000, including a $51,514 lease and maintenance payment to Enterprise FM Trust. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• $51,514 lease and maintenance payment to Enterprise FM Trust for August 2023
• $40,000 reimbursement to Exeter Township for the Scofield Water Main Project loop
• $18,468.71 to BCA Transport LLC for sludge hauling in FY 2023-2024
• $16,186.18 to Chemtrade Chemicals US LLC for liquid aluminum sulfate purchase
• $10,510 to Current Electric Motor Supply Inc for VFD replacement at Detroit Beach Station

City Council approved a partnership with Hope Not Handcuffs for police and fire departments and adopted a Complete Streets Policy. The council also authorized several infrastructure contracts and a residential housing strategy agreement.

• Approved MOU with Hope Not Handcuffs (Unanimous)
• Approved services agreement with Beckett & Raeder Inc for Residential Housing Strategy and $20,968 fund transfer (Unanimous)
• Adopted Complete Streets Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,446,390.65 in vendor payments (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 budget amendment and $15,914.50 purchase for holiday lighting (Unanimous)
• Approved Social District Permit for The Dive Bar LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $68,286.00 change order to Rogue Industrial Services for sewer jetting and CCTV (Unanimous)
• Authorized legal action for blight abatement at 432 E. Second St. (Unanimous)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will vote on the FY 2021 annual capture and distribution report for submission to the State of Michigan by August 31, 2023, and consider a funding application for 820-826 S. Monroe St. The board will also approve an invoice summary through July 31, 2023, totaling $5,097.60.

• Review and approval of FY 2021 State BRA Report due August 31, 2023
• Funding application for 820-826 S. Monroe St.
• Invoice summary through July 31, 2023 totaling $5,097.60
• TIF certification and resolution for Summer & Winter 2023 capture from five sites
• Election of officers for the BRA board

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority denied a funding request for a property on S. Monroe Street. The board also approved the FY 2021 State BRA Report and accepted the July 2023 meeting minutes and invoice summary.

• Denied funding application for 820-826 S. Monroe St. (Unanimous)
• Accepted and filed FY 2021 State BRA annual capture and distribution report (Unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes and invoice summary through July 31, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council will consider approving a preliminary accounts payable report totaling over $1.1 million, including a $220,000 street sweeper and $125,021 for sanitary sewer rehabilitation. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior sessions and a discussion of an AP preliminary report.

• $220,000 for a Global M4 HSD street sweeper per 6/5/23 council approval
• $125,021 for 2022 sanitary sewer lining projects per 10/3/22 council approval
• $91,281 for 2021 sanitary sewer rehabilitation per 5/3/21 council
• $11,551.03 for repairs to a 2021 Ford F-150 from tree limb damage
• $7,285.20 in June legal fees to Dykema Gossett PLLC

City Council approved several major infrastructure and service contracts, including a pump station expansion and a city radio project. The council also authorized legal actions for code enforcement and approved funding for demolition and blight abatement.

• Awarded $2,601,980 contract to Monroe Plumbing and Heating Co. for South Custer Booster Pump Station Expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved $36,147.23 purchase order to Motorola Solutions for City Radio Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $99,770 DDA funding for demolition and abatement at 13 W. Front St (Unanimous)
• Approved $225,000 interfund loan with Telegraph Road Corridor Improvement Authority at 4.0% interest (Unanimous)
• Authorized legal action for blight and code enforcement at 505 Winchester St, 526 E Third St, 517 Kentucky Ave, and 1837 Oak St (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 General Fund Budget amendment for holiday lighting (Unanimous)
• Approved participation in New Opioid Settlement Agreements (Unanimous)
• Approved $149,650 EGLE grant for River Raisin Area of Concern (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will receive a presentation on the Hope Not Handcuffs program, a partnership between Families Against Narcotics, law enforcement, and community organizations to connect individuals seeking help for substance dependence with treatment options. The agenda also includes a review of items on the regular meeting agenda.

• Presentation on Hope Not Handcuffs program by program organizers
• Review of items on the regular agenda

The City Council held a work session featuring a presentation on the Hope Not Handcuffs program. Council discussed moving item 4187 from the Consent Agenda to Council Action. No final votes were recorded during this session.

• Reviewed Hope Not Handcuffs program presentation
• Discussed moving item 4187 from Consent Agenda to Council Action

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting agenda containing only the standard rules of the chamber for public comment. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate.

• No substantive agenda items listed

The City Council held a special meeting and entered a closed executive session to discuss labor negotiations and land acquisitions. Following the session, the Council unanimously approved authorizing the Human Resource Director to enter into MOU 1 & 2.

• Approved entering closed executive session for labor negotiations and land acquisition (Unanimous)
• Approved authorization for Human Resource Director to enter into MOU 1 & 2 (Unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council will consider approval of a preliminary accounts payable report totaling over $1.5 million for the period July 6-17, 2023. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings. No other substantive items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Approval of preliminary accounts payable report covering invoices from July 6-17, 2023
• Approval of minutes from the July 5, 2023 City Council meetings at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM

City Council unanimously approved Brownfield Plan Amendment #2 for the former La-Z-Boy Headquarters site. The council also authorized payments to vendors and a roofing contract for Cass Street.

• Approved Former La-Z-Boy Headquarters Site Brownfield Plan Amendment #2 (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,080,767.46 in payments to vendors (Unanimous)
• Awarded $7,150 FIX Program contract for Cass Street to 5 River Roofing
• Authorized legal action for blight and code enforcement at 503 Norwood St. and 744 Jerome St.
• Authorized legal action for Rental Properties Ordinance enforcement at 606 W. Fourth St and 1118 N. Telegraph Rd.

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss and receive updates on several items: the downtown camera project, proposed revisions to park rules and regulations, and the redevelopment of the former La-Z-Boy Headquarters site. No final votes are expected; the session is for discussion and input only.

• Presentation and update on the downtown camera project by Public Safety Director Chad Tolstedt
• Overview of proposed revisions to Park Rules & Regulations, which have not been updated since 2017
• Update on redevelopment progress at the former La-Z-Boy Headquarters site
• Review of items on the regular agenda

The meeting was a work session consisting of presentations and discussions. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will review and vote on routine financial approvals, including certifying eligible infrastructure costs for tax increment financing and bond reimbursements, and will elect officers. The agenda also includes approving minutes, an invoice summary, and a financial report.

• Certify TIF eligible infrastructure costs of $1,692,735.24 through June 30, 2023
• Certify Brownfield Bond reimbursable costs of $2,398,457.18 and approve $2,512.50 reimbursement to the City
• Adopt resolution for Summer and Winter 2023 TIF capture
• Approve invoice summary totaling $30,965.20 for June 2023
• Election of officers

City Council - Work Session Meeting

This is a work session where the City Council will discuss the 2023 and 2024 election cycles, including new requirements and challenges, and review items on the upcoming regular meeting agenda. No formal votes are expected.

• Discussion of November 7, 2023 City of Monroe General Election update and new requirements
• Review of 2024 election cycle changes from the Legislature and Bureau of Elections
• Review of items on the regular meeting agenda

The City Council conducted a work session featuring an election update from the Clerk-Treasurer. The City Manager requested an amendment to the regular meeting agenda to include correspondence to Norfolk Southern. No formal votes were taken during this session.

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to approve a preliminary accounts payable report covering invoices from June 21 to July 5, 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy items or public hearings listed beyond the approval of minutes and the payment of routine bills.

• $58,071.86 to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for July Medicare Advantage premiums
• $33,501.60 to Pabco Industries for 2023 season leaf bags per Feb. 6 council award
• $21,179.00 to Noel Lawn Service for 2023 season lawn maintenance
• $18,000.00 to PEA Group for Cairns Park design and construction services per Nov. 1, 2021 council award
• $11,947.61 to Dukes Root Control for FY 22-23 sanitary root treatment

City Council approved several items via a consent agenda, including vendor payments and a generator replacement contract. The council also accepted a CDBG Grant and approved a social district application pending review.

• Approved payments to vendors in the amount of $1,440,218.39 (Unanimous)
• Accepted CDBG Grant and authorized City Manager to sign agreements (Unanimous)
• Awarded $720,347 contract to J. Ranck Electric, Inc. for Sunset and Detroit Beach Pump Station Generator Replacements (Unanimous)
• Awarded consultant contract to Fishbeck up to $55,000 for pump station generator project (Unanimous)
• Approved social district application by BBD & K Inc. pending departmental review (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 20, 2023 Work Session and Council Meeting (Unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council is deciding whether to approve confidential non-union employment agreements for Dawn M. Jones as Benefits Specialist and Kessie McLeod as Administrative Assistant for Human Resources. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings and a preliminary report. No other substantive items are listed.

• Resolution to approve employment agreement for Dawn M. Jones as Benefits Specialist at $33.28/hour effective July 1, 2023
• Resolution to approve employment agreement for Kessie McLeod as Administrative Assistant for Human Resources at $24.51/hour effective June 19, 2023
• Approval of minutes from June 5, 2023 meetings at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM

City Council approved an amendment to the signage ordinance and a budget increase of $210,247 for the General Fund. The council also authorized several wastewater treatment plant contracts and a lease agreement for 212 E. Front St.

• Approved Ordinance 23-003 to amend the Signage Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments increasing General Fund revenue and expenditures by $210,247 (Unanimous)
• Approved lease and purchase option agreement for 212 E. Front St. with W&R Opportunity Fund, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,258,684.40 in vendor payments (Unanimous)
• Approved $140,461.00 for an emergency backup generator at South Custer Booster Pump Station (Unanimous)
• Approved $180,080 increase for 2023 Water Main and Street Paving Program rock removal (Unanimous)
• Approved conveyance of 413 S. Macomb St. to Joel & Krystina Seibert (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution changing the composition of the Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council work session will discuss several items, including an informational session and annual update from the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), a proposed Public Art Ordinance and City Policy, proposed language for a Recreational Vehicle Ordinance, and an update on blight and rental housing code enforcement. The council will also review items on the regular meeting agenda.

• DDA informational session and annual update
• Proposed Public Art Ordinance and City Policy discussion
• Recreational Vehicle Ordinance proposed language discussion
• Blight and rental housing code enforcement update
• Review of regular meeting agenda items

The City Council conducted a work session featuring presentations on the DDA annual update, a potential Public Art Ordinance, and proposed changes to the Recreational Vehicle Ordinance. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will vote on approving a brownfield plan amendment for the former La-Z-Boy Headquarters site, recommend City Council approval, and consider funding requests for environmental assessments at three properties. The board will also ratify an invoice summary for May 2023.

• Approve Brownfield Plan Amendment #2 for former La-Z-Boy Headquarters site
• Fund soil gas evaluation at 212 E. Front St. up to $11,750
• Fund soil gas evaluation and baseline assessment at 628 S. Telegraph up to $15,000
• Fund Phase I & II environmental assessments at 615 & 619 S. Telegraph up to $13,550
• Ratify invoice summary through May 31, 2023 totaling $16,020.29

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The commission will hold public hearings and consider approval of a special use application and a site plan for 914-916 Huber Drive. Both items are conditional on owner information and staff concerns being addressed.

• Public hearing for Case SU-23-003 (Special Use) at 914-916 Huber Dr
• Public hearing for Case SPL-23-003 (Site Plan) at 914-916 Huber Dr
• Commission action to approve special use conditional on owner info and staff concerns
• Commission action to approve site plan conditional on staff comments and owner signature

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council will consider approving a five-year contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for operation and maintenance of the Automated Weather Observation System at Monroe Custer Airport. The city would pay $15,000 total over the agreement, plus an estimated $3,000 annual operating cost. The council will also approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Contract with MDOT for Automated Weather Observation System at Monroe Custer Airport, total cost $15,000 over five years
• City to pay 50% of maintenance costs and 100% of electrical and telephone line costs for the weather system
• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2023 meetings at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM

The Council approved an amendment to the Zoning Code for the I-W District and authorized the installation of bicycle lanes on North Macomb Street. Several procurement items and grant applications were approved via a consent agenda. A proposed sign ordinance amendment was postponed.

• Approved Ordinance 23-002 to amend Zoning Code Section 2.14 (Unanimous)
• Approved installation of bicycle lanes on North Macomb St (Unanimous)
• Approved $220,000 purchase of 2019 Global Street Sweeper (Unanimous)
• Approved $1.87M in payments to vendors (Unanimous)
• Approved Spark Grant application for Monroe Greenway Loop Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 charge to Retiree Health Care Fund for administrative services (Unanimous)
• Postponed Proposed Ordinance 23-003 regarding Sign Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Authorized legal action for blight enforcement at 214 Maple Blvd, 509 Conant Ave, and 1131 Franklin St (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss restructuring the Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees, a process for disbursing opioid settlement proceeds, a request to prohibit parking on West Grove Street, and the implementation of the Stevens Disposal refuse/recycling contract. Administration will also review items from the regular meeting agenda, including the Sign Ordinance.

• Proposed restructuring of the Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees composition
• Discussion on process for disbursing opioid settlement proceeds for eligible expenses
• Request to prohibit parking on West Grove Street from St. Mary's Avenue to Monroe Street
• Review of Stevens Disposal refuse/recycling contract implementation
• Review of Sign Ordinance public hearing and potential removal of second reading and adoption

The City Council conducted a work session to review several items, including the Retiree Health Care Board structure and the Stevens Disposal refuse contract. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

• Discussed proposed changes to Monroe Retiree Health Care Board of Trustees composition
• Discussed disbursement of remaining Opioid Settlement Proceeds
• Discussed request to prohibit parking on West Grove Street from St. Mary's Avenue to Monroe Street
• Reviewed implementation update for Stevens Disposal Refuse/Recycling Contract
• Discussed postponing the final reading of proposed ordinance 23-003

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve minutes from May 1, 2023, and to consider several items, including the approval of bylaws for the Telegraph Road Corridor Improvement Authority and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes a preliminary report on an unspecified project. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of Telegraph Road Corridor Improvement Authority bylaws (adopted Feb. 21, 2020)
• Approval of Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee bylaws
• Approval of minutes from May 1, 2023 meetings (6:00 PM and 7:30 PM)
• Discussion of AP Preliminary Report (no details provided)

City Council approved several high-cost purchases and infrastructure projects, including forestry equipment and roof replacements. The council also established Juneteenth as a city holiday and approved economic wage adjustments for several bargaining units.

• Approved $560,000 for automated forestry equipment (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,576,256.78 in payments to vendors (Unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 budget amendment for police station women's shower repairs (Unanimous)
• Approved roof replacement bid from Great Lakes Roofing up to $50,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved economic wage adjustments for COMEA I, COMEA II, COAM, POAM, and IAFF (5-0)
• Adopted resolution declaring Juneteenth as an official City Holiday (Unanimous)
• Approved three purchase agreements for properties along South Telegraph Road (Unanimous)
• Approved City Manager Off-boarding and Separation Agreement (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

City Council will receive a presentation on proposed updates to Chapter 580 (Signs) of the City Code, following a May 8 Citizens Planning Commission review. A public hearing is scheduled for June 5, with potential approval on June 19. Council will also get updates on a residential housing strategy RFP, proposed North Macomb bike lanes, and City-County courtyard improvements.

• Presentation and feedback on proposed sign ordinance update (Chapter 580)
• Update on residential housing strategy and plan to issue an RFP for a professional services agreement
• Presentation on proposed North Macomb bike lanes
• Presentation on City-County courtyard improvements between County Building and City Hall

The meeting consisted of presentations and discussions regarding city strategies and proposed improvements. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded during this session.

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The City Council will receive a presentation on proposed updates to Chapter 580: Signs of the City Code of Ordinances, with a public hearing scheduled for June 5 and potential approval on June 19. The Council will also hear updates on a residential housing strategy and proposed North Macomb bike lanes, as well as a presentation on City-County Courtyard improvements.

• Presentation and discussion of proposed sign ordinance update (Chapter 580)
• Update on residential housing strategy and RFP for professional services
• Presentation on proposed North Macomb bike lanes
• Presentation on City-County Courtyard improvements between County Building and City Hall

The meeting consisted of presentations and discussions regarding city strategies and proposed improvements. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The Citizens Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a site plan at 900 Greenwood Avenue, a zoning update for the I-W Warehouse District, the Orchard East Subarea Plan, and the River Raisin Heritage Corridor Master Plan update. Following the hearings, the Commission will vote on recommending these items to City Council and on appointing a member to the ASPR Committee.

• Public hearing and action on site plan SPL-23-002 at 900 Greenwood Avenue
• Public hearing and recommendation on Zoning Code update for the I-W Warehouse District
• Public hearing and recommendation on the Orchard East Subarea Plan
• Public hearing and recommendation on the River Raisin Heritage Corridor Master Plan update
• Appointment of a member to the Administration Site Plan Review (ASPR) Committee

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings and consider several agenda items, including a contract award for design work at the River Raisin National Battlefield Park Education Center parking lot, a water main replacement funding appropriation, a crack sealing contract, and a request to support a historical marker. The agenda also includes a preliminary report and other routine items.

• Award $72,234 to Mannik & Smith Group for parking lot and site plan design at River Raisin National Battlefield Park Education Center, with $79,500 total encumbered including contingency
• Approve $68,125 final funding appropriation for West Lorain Street Extended Water Main Replacement, total project cost $461,125
• Award $121,100 contract for 2023 crack sealing and spray patching (Major and Local Street Funds)
• Consider request from IHM Sisters for support to place a historical marker at St. Mary's Park
• Approve minutes from April 17 and April 20, 2023 meetings

Council approved employment agreements for a new City Manager and an Economic Development and Authorities Coordinator. The board also adopted a drug nuisance property resolution and the 2023-2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan.

• Approved City Manager employment agreement with David Robinson (Unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement with Amy Zarend as Economic Development and Authorities Coordinator (6-1)
• Adopted resolution regarding drug nuisance property at 208 East Seventh Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved $121,100 contract for crack sealing and spray patching to Highway Maintenance & Construction Co. (Unanimous)
• Approved $72,234 agreement with Mannik & Smith for RRNBP Education Center parking lot design (Unanimous)
• Accepted Ralph Wilson Foundation Grant for kayak launch at Hellenberg Park (Unanimous)
• Approved five-year lease agreement with the Sawyer Homestead effective July 1, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting agenda containing only the standard 'Rule of the Chamber' procedural text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed. The agenda is purely boilerplate.

• No agenda items listed beyond procedural rules

The City Council convened for a special meeting to enter a closed executive session. The session was used to review attorney-client privileged correspondence and land acquisition. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter closed executive session for legal correspondence and land acquisition (Unanimous)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Special Meeting

The Monroe Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (BRA) will vote on routine financial approvals, including certifying $1,659,365.19 in TIF-eligible infrastructure costs and approving a $9,495.00 request from the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) for two assessments at 13 W. Front Street. The board will also approve an invoice summary totaling $19,352.24 and accept the March 31, 2023 financial report.

• Certify TIF-eligible infrastructure costs of $1,659,365.19 through March 31, 2023
• Approve $9,495.00 DDA funding request for two assessments at 13 W. Front Street
• Approve invoice summary of $19,352.24 through April 6, 2023
• Adopt revised summer 2022 and winter 2022 TIF distributions
• Accept March 31, 2023 financial report

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting agenda for the Monroe City Council. The agenda contains only the standard rules of the chamber for public participation and no items for discussion, decision, or public hearing.

The City Council voted to authorize the City Attorney and Human Resource Director to extend a conditional offer and negotiate an employment agreement with David Robinson for the City Manager position. The council also held a brief closed executive session to discuss attorney-client privileged correspondence and background check materials.

• Approved entry into Closed Executive Session to discuss attorney-client privileged correspondence (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to reconvene to Open Session (Unanimous)
• Authorized conditional offer and employment agreement negotiations with David Robinson (5-2)
• Approved adjournment at 7:14 PM (Unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council will consider approving a Downtown Social District permit for Public House Food + Drink, a new Recreation Tournament Policy and Procedures, and a $258,000 change order for the 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Program. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• Social district permit application by Public House Food + Drink at 138 North Monroe Street
• Recreation Tournament Policy and Procedures, limiting tournaments to two per month in 2023
• 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Program change order award totaling $258,000 from Municipal Street and Water funds

City Council unanimously approved the budget ordinance for the upcoming fiscal year and authorized several infrastructure and utility contracts. The council also scheduled a public hearing regarding a drug nuisance property and agreed to further vet two City Manager candidates.

• Approved Budget Ordinance 23-001 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved $1,708,645.38 in payments to vendors (7-0)
• Approved $258,000 change order for 2023 Sidewalk Replacement Program to G.V. Cement Contracting Company, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $777,253.15 meter purchase from SLC Meter, LLC (7-0)
• Approved lease of approx. 2,350 sq ft at City Hall to MPACT (7-0)
• Scheduled Drug Nuisance Property Public Hearing for 208 East Seventh Street on May 1, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved resolutions to spread blight removal, snow removal, rental housing inspection, and weed/grass cutting fees on the 2023 summer tax roll (7-0)
• Approved proceeding with background checks and vetting for two City Manager candidates at a special meeting on April 20th (7-0)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council is holding a work session to discuss the selection of a city manager. The agenda includes a fact sheet on this topic, indicating it is a discussion item rather than a final decision. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion of city manager selection

The City Council held a work session to review the City Manager search process, including writing samples and staff feedback. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will vote on certifying $1,659,365.19 in TIF-eligible infrastructure costs, approving a $9,495 DDA funding request for 13 W. Front Street, and adopting revised 2022 TIF distributions. The board will also approve an invoice summary totaling $19,352.24 and accept the March 31, 2023 financial report.

• Certify $1,659,365.19 in TIF-eligible infrastructure costs through March 31, 2023
• Approve $9,495 DDA funding request for two assessments at 13 W. Front Street
• Adopt revised summer 2022 and winter 2022 TIF distributions
• Approve invoice summary of $19,352.24 through April 6, 2023
• Accept March 31, 2023 financial report

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council is holding a work session to review the proposed 2023-24 budget, which includes a $48.99 million total expenditure plan, new tax levies, and fee adjustments. The council will also discuss a memorandum of understanding for third-floor usage, proposed airport operational changes, and refuse collection billing for multi-residential units. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Proposed 2023-24 budget totals $48,993,754 in expenditures across all funds
• General Fund budget of $21,770,425 with $21,698,966 in estimated revenues
• Tax levies include 14.6424 mills general, 0.47 mills for new fire station, 2.00 mills for roads
• Fee changes effective July 1, 2023: wastewater commodity rate from $4.45 to $4.63 per CCF, water commodity rate from $2.20 to $2.37
• Minimum staffing set: Fire 4 per shift (7:30am-11:30pm), Police 5 per shift (10am-2am)

The City Council held a work session to review the proposed 2023-2024 budget, wastewater and water rates, and airport operational changes. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the Scott Street Planned Unit Development (PUD) design standards, and consider approving social district permit applications from two businesses. The council will also hold public hearings on delinquent weed, blight, snow removal, rental inspection, and demolition invoices. A first reading of the FY 2024 budget ordinance is scheduled.

• Public hearing and vote on Scott Street PUD Design Standards
• Consideration to approve social district permits for L'arrêt du Vin LLC and Amaya Food & Beverage LLC
• First reading of Budget Ordinance 23-001 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
• Public hearings on delinquent weed & grass cutting, blight, snow removal, rental housing inspection, and demolition invoices
• FIX Program bid award for Walnut Street repairs to HandyPro Greater Toledo for $1,737.60

City Council approved the preliminary plan and design standards for the Scott Street Planned Unit Development and granted social district permits to two businesses. The council also held first reading for the 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance and approved several vendor payments.

• Approved $1,513,769.31 in payments to vendors
• Awarded $1,737.60 FIX Program contract for Walnut Street to HandyPro Greater Toledo
• Authorized legal action for blight and code enforcement at 828 Walnut St. and 608 Church St.
• Approved Scott Street PUD Preliminary Plan and Design Standards (Unanimous)
• Approved social district permit applications for L'arrét du Vin LLC and Amaya Food & Beverage LLC (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Budget Ordinance 23-001 for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments to City Boards and Commissions, including Kathy Stringham for a 1 year term (Unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to review the proposed 2023-24 budget, which includes a total of $48,993,754 in expenditures across all funds and a General Fund budget of $21,770,425. The agenda also includes discussion of a memorandum of understanding with MPACT for third-floor usage, proposed airport operational changes, and proposed refuse collection and billing changes for multi-residential units. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only work session.

• Proposed 2023-24 budget with $48,993,754 total expenditures and $21,698,966 General Fund revenue
• Tax levies totaling 14.6424 mills for general operations, plus additional mills for fire station, refuse, economic development, bridge repairs, roads, and transit
• Minimum staffing set at 4 fire positions per shift (7:30 a.m.–11:30 p.m.) and 5 police road patrol positions per shift (10:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m.)
• Review of Memorandum of Understanding with MPACT for third-floor usage
• Proposed refuse collection and billing changes for multi-residential units

The City Council held a work session to review the proposed 2023-2024 budget, including water and wastewater rates. Administration presented proposals regarding airport operations, refuse collection for multi-residential units, and a memorandum of understanding for third-floor usage. No formal votes were recorded during this session.

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to consider several items, including authorizing legal action for blight abatement at two properties, approving a grant application, awarding a roof replacement contract, purchasing water meters, and amending an agreement with the Downtown Development Authority. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Authorization for code enforcement legal action at 150 Lavender St. and 928 E. Fourth St.
• NRPA Out of School Time Youth Mentoring Grant application for $50,000
• FIX Program bid award for roof replacement at 201 S. Macomb St. to Watts Roofing for $12,705
• Water Department meter inventory purchase from SLC Meter LLC for $166,598.83
• Amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Downtown Development Authority, increasing annual contribution to $12,000

The City Council approved a five-year audit agreement with Plante & Moran and authorized participation in new opioid settlement agreements. The council also approved several consent items, including vendor payments and a water meter inventory purchase. A public hearing was held regarding the 2023-2024 CDBG Annual Action Plan.

• Approved five-year audit agreement with Plante & Moran for fiscal years 2023-2027 (Unanimous)
• Approved participation in new opioid settlement agreements (Unanimous)
• Approved subrecipient agreement with Monroe County Opportunity Program (Unanimous)
• Approved ARPA public safety stipends for Public Safety Director and Commanders (Unanimous)
• Approved $978,213.04 in payments to vendors (Unanimous)
• Approved $166,598.83 purchase order for water meter inventory from SLC Meter, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $12,705 FIX Program contract for 201 S. Macomb St. to Watts Roofing (Unanimous)
• Scheduled second CDBG Annual Action Plan public hearing for May 1, 2023 (Unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Monroe City Council will hold a work session to discuss several items: a draft memorandum of understanding with MPACT for leasing unused third-floor space, proposed increases to housing rental inspection fees for the next fiscal year, operational changes at Custer Airport, and a new refuse collection and billing approach for multi-unit residential properties. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items to inform future decisions.

• Review of Memorandum of Understanding with MPACT for third-floor lease terms
• Proposed increase in housing rental inspection fees for Fiscal Year 2023-24
• Draft resolution recommending operational changes at Custer Airport
• Proposed refuse collection and billing changes for multi-unit residential homes and duplexes

The City Council entered a closed executive session to discuss land acquisition, attorney-client correspondence, and labor negotiations. No formal votes were taken on the proposed housing rental inspection fee increases.

• Approved entering closed executive session for land acquisition, attorney-client correspondence, and labor negotiations (Unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

This special meeting agenda contains only the standard rules of the chamber and public participation guidelines. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

The Council interviewed Robert Hillard and authorized background checks and site visits for three candidates in the City Manager search. A special meeting was scheduled for March 20, 2023, to discuss land acquisition and attorney-client correspondence.

• Approved background checks, site visits, and performance tasks for three City Manager candidates (Unanimous)
• Approved special meeting for March 20, 2023, to discuss land acquisition and attorney-client correspondence (Unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting

This is the agenda for the Monroe Zoning Board of Appeals regular meeting on March 14, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural rules for public participation, including a three-minute speaking limit and instructions for submitting written comments. No specific zoning cases, decisions, or discussion items are listed.

• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer before the meeting
• Auxiliary aids available with one week's notice

The Council authorized background checks, site visits, and performance tasks for three City Manager candidates. A special meeting was also scheduled for March 20, 2023, to discuss land acquisition and attorney-client correspondence.

• Authorized Julie Everly to proceed with background checks, site visits, and performance tasks for three candidates (Unanimous)
• Scheduled Special Meeting for March 20, 2023, to discuss land acquisition and attorney-client privileged correspondence (Unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting agenda containing only the standard rules of the chamber for public comment. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate.

• No substantive agenda items listed

The City Council held a special meeting to interview two candidates, Dan Swallow and David Robinson. No decisions regarding the candidates were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved motion to adjourn (Unanimous)

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

This is the agenda for the Monroe Citizens Planning Commission regular meeting. The agenda contains only procedural information about public comment rules and accommodations for disabilities, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer before the meeting
• Disability accommodations available with one week's notice

The Council held a special meeting to interview Dan Swallow and David Robinson. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Interviewed Dan Swallow
• Interviewed David Robinson
• Approved motion to adjourn (Unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council will consider scheduling a public hearing for the proposed Scott Street Planned Unit Development, which includes a mixed-use building and townhomes on the former fire station site. The council will also review contract changes for Cairns Park improvements, approve door replacements at the DPS facility, and recognize the Police and Firefighter of the Year. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Schedule public hearing for Scott Street PUD preliminary plan and design standards on April 3, 2023
• Cairns Park improvements contract change with savings of $4,350
• Replacement of four doors at DPS facility for $25,000 from Stores and Equipment Fund
• Recognition of Police Officer of the Year Shawn Kotsch
• Recognition of Firefighter of the Year Matthew Tata

City Council approved two special meetings on March 14 and March 16 to interview City Manager candidates. The council also approved vendor payments and specific facility and park improvements.

• Approved two Special Meetings for City Manager interviews on March 14 and March 16 (Unanimous)
• Approved vendor payments in the amount of $2,010,411.20 (Unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Scott Street PUD Standards for April 3, 2023
• Approved $33,650.00 contract increase for Penchura, LLC for Cairns Park shelters and pickleball wind screen
• Approved $21,920.00 purchase order for Gratton Construction Company, Inc. to replace four doors at 222 Jones Avenue

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will discuss whether to re-engage enforcement of the zoning code provision that prohibits parking recreational vehicles (like boats) in front yards, or to repeal the standard. They will also review new policies and procedures for allowing outside organizers to host tournaments at city recreation facilities, such as Munson ball field complex.

• Discussion on enforcing § 210-2, which defines parking a boat in a driveway as blight
• Potential re-engagement or repeal of recreational vehicle parking enforcement
• Overview of new policies for facility rentals for travel baseball, softball, and soccer tournaments at Munson
• Staff recommendations and financial impact to be presented

The Council entered a closed executive session to discuss land acquisition and litigation. Other items included discussions on recreational vehicle zoning enforcement and tournament facility rental policies. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved entering closed executive session for litigation and land acquisition updates (Unanimous)
• Approved reconvening to open session (Unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

This agenda contains only the standard rules of procedure for public comment at the meeting. No substantive items, decisions, or discussions are listed.

• Public comment rules: 3-minute limit, name and address required
• Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer before the meeting
• ADA accommodations available with one week's notice

The City Council and Administration reviewed the 2022-2023 Goals and Objectives. Discussions were held regarding housing related action plans and an agreement with MPACT for third floor office space at City Hall. No formal votes were recorded.

• Discussed 2022-2023 Goals and Objectives
• Discussed MPACT agreement for third floor City Hall office space
• Discussed housing related action plans

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing a preliminary accounts payable report covering expenses from early January through February 2023. The report includes various vendor payments for city services, maintenance, and supplies.

• Abilita telecommunication retainer agreement
• Allstar Alarm LLC monitoring services
• American Leak Detection Inc correlator/survey service
• Arrow Concrete Cutting manhole work
• B&L Office Machines time stamp repair

The City Council unanimously approved the FY 2023-2029 Capital Improvements Program Budget following a public hearing. The council also authorized several land transactions, a new employment agreement, and various vendor payments.

• Adopted FY 2023-2029 Capital Improvements Program Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved $878,139.73 in payments to vendors (Unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement for Matthew Vanisacker as Community and Economic Development Deputy Director for Neighborhood Services (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of property at 6369 Pointe Aux Peaux Rd to Raw Water Partnership for $47,840.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved ARPA Grant Agreement for Custer Airport (Unanimous)
• Authorized $37,000 proposal from Gabriel, Roeder, Smith & Company for retiree healthcare actuarial valuation (Unanimous)
• Awarded $22,500 purchase order to Corrpro Waterworks for Roessler Elevated Tank project (Unanimous)
• Authorized Sawyer Homestead's apartment lease agreement (Unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting agenda that contains only procedural boilerplate: the rules for addressing the Council, including a three-minute speaking limit, and instructions for submitting written comments or requesting disability accommodations. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Public comment limited to three minutes per speaker
• Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer before the meeting
• Disability accommodations available with one week's notice to the City Clerk/Treasurer

The City Council held a special meeting to review City Manager candidate applications in a closed executive session. Following the session, the Council directed the Director of Human Resources to schedule interviews with three specific candidates.

• Approved interviews and scheduling for City Manager candidates 4, 7, and 8 (Unanimous)

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The Citizens Planning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on two items: approving site standards for the Scott Street Planned Unit Development at 75 Scott Street, and denying a special use request for 311 East Noble Avenue. The commission will also consider forwarding the Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan to City Council for review and public comment, and elect officers.

• Public hearing and vote on Scott Street PUD standards at 75 Scott Street
• Public hearing and vote to deny special use request SU 23-002 at 311 E. Noble Ave
• Motion to forward Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan to City Council
• Election of officers

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will consider approving a $9,870 application to fund a Phase I environmental assessment and asbestos/hazardous materials survey for the DDA's planned purchase of 13 West Front Street. The board will also review an invoice summary and a resolution to repay Monroe Public Schools for debt millage tax increment revenue captured in 2020 and 2021.

• Approve $9,870 for Phase I environmental assessment at 13 West Front Street
• Adopt resolution to repay Monroe Public Schools for 2020-2021 debt millage capture
• Approve invoice summary through February 3, 2023 ($847.43)
• Certify $2,395,944.68 in Brownfield Bond eligible costs and $213,653.12 reimbursement to City
• Certify $1,639,182.50 in TIF eligible infrastructure costs for La-Z-Boy site

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved funding for an environmental assessment at 13 West Front Street and a resolution to repay ineligible tax capture funds to Monroe Public Schools. The board also approved the regular agenda, consent agenda, and invoice summary.

• Approved funding up to $9,870 from the Admin Fund for Phase I environmental assessment at 13 West Front Street (Unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to repay Monroe Public Schools for ineligible debt millage funds captured in 2020 and 2021 (Unanimous)
• Approved Invoice Summary through February 3, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and January 12, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Monroe City Council to review items on the regular meeting agenda. The agenda is largely procedural, outlining public comment rules and providing a fact sheet for agenda review. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Public comment rules: 3-minute limit, name/address required
• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities with one week's notice
• Fact sheet prepared by Manager's Office, reviewed by Vincent Pastue

The City Council entered a closed executive session to discuss attorney-client correspondence, land acquisition, and litigation regarding 1304 E First St. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reviews and discussions regarding upcoming agenda items and infrastructure projects; no formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved motion to enter closed executive session (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to reconvene to open session (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (Unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council will consider several purchase authorizations, including 20 self-contained breathing apparatus units for $195,467, 2023 fall leaf bags for $33,840, 12 automated external defibrillators for $18,581.64, a parking pay station for $11,155, and office furniture for $21,374.80. The council will also review appointments to boards and commissions, and accept the River Raisin Heritage Corridor Master Plan Update for a 63-day comment period. The agenda includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Authorize purchase of 20 SCBA units from West Shore Fire Inc for $195,467
• 2023 Fall Leaf Bag Purchase bid award for $33,840
• Authorize purchase of 12 AEDs from Zoll Medical for $18,581.64
• Authorize purchase of parking pay station for City Hall lot for $11,155
• Accept River Raisin Heritage Corridor Master Plan Update for 63-day comment period

Council approved a major infrastructure contract for water mains and street paving and authorized a millage renewal proposal for the Lake Erie Transportation Commission. The board also approved several equipment purchases for public safety and city operations. Two planning documents were accepted to begin public comment periods.

• Awarded 2023 Water Main and Street Paving Program contract to Salenbien Trucking & Excavating, Inc. for $3,589,913.25 (Unanimous)
• Approved Lake Erie Transportation Commission Millage Renewal Proposal for May 2, 2023 Election (6-0)
• Authorized $40,000 for MDOT to upgrade US-24 and Seventh Street intersection to mast arm traffic signals (Unanimous)
• Approved $195,467 purchase of 20 self-contained breathing apparatus units from West Shore Fire Inc. (Unanimous)
• Authorized grant application for conversion of 1,074 street lights to LED fixtures (Unanimous)
• Approved $11,155 purchase of parking meter station for City Hall Parking Lot (Unanimous)
• Accepted River Raisin Heritage Corridor Master Plan Update and Orchard East Subarea Plan for 63-day comment periods (Unanimous)
• Scheduled Special Meeting for February 21, 2023 for Closed Executive Session regarding City Manager position (Unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting agenda containing only the chamber's rules of procedure for public comment. No substantive business items, ordinances, contracts, or resolutions are listed for discussion or decision.

• Public comment limited to 3 minutes per speaker
• Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer before the meeting
• Disability accommodations available with one week's notice

The City Council approved a Teamsters Agreement that includes a wage increase and certification pay. The council also discussed the long-term financial impact of DTE's plan to decommission two power-generating units in 2028.

• Ratified Teamsters Agreement including wage increase and certification pay (Unanimous)

Citizens Planning Commission - Special Meeting

The Citizens Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on two land-use cases: a special use request for an addition at 900 Greenwood Avenue and a site plan at 87 Jerome Street. The commission will also consider forwarding two planning documents—the River Raisin Heritage Corridor Master Plan Update and the Orchard East Subarea Plan—to City Council for review and public distribution.

• Public hearing and vote on special use (SU-23-001) for 900 Greenwood Ave: Monroe Housing Commission seeks to add a maintenance garage, community center, library, and public safety substation to existing building in RM zoning.
• Public hearing and vote on site plan (SPL-23-001) for 87 Jerome St: DRM Maintenance seeks approval for property in I-1 Light Industrial District; staff recommends approval with conditions.
• Motion to forward River Raisin Heritage Corridor Master Plan Update to City Council for review and 63-day public comment distribution.
• Motion to forward Orchard East Subarea Plan to City Council for review and authorization of distribution.

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve minutes from January 3, 2023, and to consider a preliminary accounts payable report covering checks from January 4-17, 2023. The report lists numerous invoices for city operations, including utilities, supplies, and services. No other substantive policy items are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from Jan 3, 2023 meetings
• Accounts payable preliminary report totaling over $1.5 million, including $137,871 to DTE Energy, $60,430 to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, and $10,840 for bulk rock salt
• Invoices for professional services from Dykema Gossett PLLC ($388.50) and Election Source ($3,400 for tabulator coding)
• Various equipment and supply purchases for city departments

City Council approved a major MEDC grant for the Opportunity Center and awarded a nearly $1M HVAC contract for the Battlefield Visitor Center. The council also adopted the Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan and authorized legal action for rental property and code enforcement.

• Approved $7.8M MEDC grant for Opportunity Center at ALCC - Navarre Library Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $973,180 HVAC contract for River Raisin National Battlefield Visitors Center & Foundation awarded to Monroe Plumbing and Heating Co. (Unanimous)
• Adopted City of Monroe Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved $14,000 bid from David C. Hoffman and Sons Inc for demolition at 6369 Pointe Aux Peaux Road (Unanimous)
• Authorized legal action to enforce Rental Properties Ordinance at 907 East Fourth Street, 527 Conant Avenue, 718 Norwood Drive and 1118 North Telegraph Road (Unanimous)
• Authorized legal action for blight abatement/code enforcement at 511 Wadsworth (Unanimous)
• Approved $43,895.08 purchase order to Dell Technologies for Microsoft Office upgrade (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement with InfoSend for utility bill printing and mailing (Unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special work session of the Monroe City Council. City administration will present an update on the Council's 2022-2023 goals and objectives. Council will also discuss challenges associated with completing the Mason Run residential development, including restrictions from the site plan and pattern book that affect a potential subarea plan for the Hy property.

• Update on City Council 2022-2023 Goals and Objectives
• Discussion of challenges with completing Mason Run development
• Potential in-filling of remaining Mason Run lots south of East Lorain Street
• Interest in Hy property north of Lorain as part of Mason Run
• Review of Mason Run site plan and pattern book restrictions

The City Council entered a closed executive session for labor relations. Members discussed challenges regarding the completion of the Mason Run Development and reviewed the 2022-2023 goals and objectives. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved motion to enter closed executive session for labor relations (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to reconvene to open session (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (Unanimous)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Monroe Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will consider approving several financial items, including certifying $2,395,944.68 in Brownfield Bond reimbursable costs and $1,639,182.50 in TIF-eligible infrastructure costs through December 31, 2022, and approving a $213,653.12 reimbursement to the City. The board will also vote on an application for $15,200 in environmental site assessment funding for the 628 Stone St. project and accept the audited financial statement for June 30, 2022.

• Certify Brownfield Bond reimbursable costs of $2,395,944.68 and approve $213,653.12 reimbursement to the City
• Certify TIF-eligible infrastructure costs of $1,639,182.50 through December 31, 2022
• Approve $15,200 application for Phase I & II environmental site assessment at 628 Stone St.
• Accept and place on file audited financial statement for June 30, 2022
• Approve invoice summary through January 5, 2023

The Authority approved funding for environmental site assessments for a potential city purchase at 628 Stone St. The board also certified millions in eligible costs and reimbursements related to the La-Z-Boy site.

• Approved $15,200 for Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessment funding for 628 Stone Street project (Unanimous)
• Certified $2,395,944.68 in Brownfield Bond eligible costs through Dec 31, 2022, and approved $213,653.12 reimbursement to the City (Unanimous)
• Certified $1,639,182.50 in TIF Eligible Infrastructure Costs through Dec 31, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Placed the 2022 Corrective Action Plan submitted to the Michigan Department of Treasury on file (Unanimous)
• Approved the audited financial statement of June 30, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved the invoice summary through January 5, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Accepted the December 31, 2022 financial report and placed it on file (Unanimous)

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The Citizens Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2029 Capital Improvements Project Budget, then vote on recommending its approval to City Council. They will also hear presentations on the Orchard East Subarea Plan and the River Raisin Heritage Corridor Master Plan draft, and vote on recommending the 5-year Parks, Trails and Recreation Plan.

• Public hearing on 2023-2029 Capital Improvements Project Budget
• Recommendation on 2023-2029 Capital Improvements Projects Budget
• Recommendation on 5-year Parks, Trails and Recreation Plan
• Presentation of Orchard East Subarea Plan draft
• Presentation of River Raisin Heritage Corridor Master Plan draft

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council will consider awarding a five-year refuse, recycling, and yard waste contract to Stevens Disposal and Recycling Service, Inc., starting July 1, 2023, with an optional three-year extension. The council will also vote on a downtown traffic study contract and approve routine consent agenda items like minutes and vendor payments.

• Award 5-year refuse/recycling contract to Stevens Disposal and Recycling Service, Inc., with optional 3-year extension
• Award $85,000 contract to OHM Advisors for downtown traffic operations and geometric modifications study, with $98,000 total including contingency
• Approve payments to vendors (amount to be filled in at meeting)
• Approve minutes of December 19, 2022 work session and council meeting

The City Council approved a five-year refuse and recycling contract with Stevens Disposal and Recycling Service, Inc. Council also awarded a $98,000 contract to OHM Advisors for a downtown traffic operations and geometric modifications analysis.

• Approved 5-year refuse, recycling, and yard waste contract to Stevens Disposal and Recycling Service, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $98,000 contract to OHM Advisors for downtown traffic operations and geometric modifications analysis (Unanimous)
• Approved payments to vendors totaling $604,286.55 (Unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council will consider awarding a five-year refuse, recycling, and yard waste contract to Stevens Disposal and Recycling Service, Inc., with a three-year option, and a professional services contract for a downtown traffic operations and geometric modifications study to OHM Advisors for $85,000 (plus 15% contingency). The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and vendor payments.

• Award 5-year refuse/recycling contract to Stevens Disposal and Recycling Service, Inc. with 3-year option
• Award $85,000 downtown traffic study to OHM Advisors, plus $98,000 total with 15% contingency
• Approval of vendor payments (amount not specified in agenda)
• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2022 meetings

The City Council approved a five-year refuse and recycling contract with Stevens Disposal and Recycling Service, Inc. Council also awarded a $85,000 contract to OHM Advisors for a downtown traffic operations and geometric modifications analysis.

• Approved 5-year refuse, recycling, and yard waste contract with Stevens Disposal and Recycling Service, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $85,000 Professional Services Contract to OHM Advisors for downtown traffic study, with a total of $98,000 including contingency (Unanimous)
• Approved payments to vendors in the amount of $604,286.55 (Unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda (Unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting agenda containing only the chamber rules for public participation. No substantive items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Public comment rules: 3-minute limit, name and address required
• Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer before the meeting
• Disability accommodations available with one week's notice

The City Council entered a closed executive session to discuss land acquisition and litigation. The meeting included discussions on Citizens Planning Commission term limits and the search for a City Manager. No legislative actions or votes on policy were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter closed executive session for land acquisition and litigation (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to reconvene to open session (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (Unanimous)