Monroe public meetings in 2024

Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will consider several financial reports, including invoice summaries for Google Workspace services, communications work, and a holiday banner. The most significant item is the invoice for the facade renovation at 13 W. Front St., showing a billed amount of $44,250. The meeting also includes a revenue, expenditure and activity report for November 2024.

• Invoice #5098907400 – Google Workspace Business Starter, $14.40 for October 2024
• Communications invoices – total $379.00 for video shoots and social media work in November 2024
• Holiday banner purchase – $191.50 from Fastsigns
• Facade renovation at 13 W. Front St. – billed $44,250.00 (draw No. 1)
• Revenue, expenditure and activity report for November 2024

The Downtown Development Authority approved a $5,540 change order for two egress windows at the 13 West Front Street project, and tabled any budget changes until January. The board also approved the 2025 regular meeting calendar and accepted consent agenda items including invoices and reports. No action was taken on the November 2024 Revenue, Expenditure and Activity Report, which was pulled from the consent agenda.

• Approved $5,540 change order for 2 egress windows at 13 West Front St (unanimous)
• Tabled budget changes for egress windows until January
• Approved 2025 regular meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda including minutes and invoice summaries (unanimous)
• No action taken on November 2024 Revenue, Expenditure and Activity Report

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The council will hear Plante & Moran’s presentation of the FY 2023‑24 audit for the City of Monroe and its Raw Water Intake Partnership. The auditors will report findings, including two immaterial misstatements and observations on accounting policies. The agenda also includes informational items on the Inflation Reduction Act, lease and PPP monitoring, expanded police/fire special assessment authority, and cybersecurity controls.

• Presentation of the FY 2023‑24 audit by Plante & Moran
• Uncorrected misstatement: Major Streets Fund revenue and expenditures overstated by $214,330
• Uncorrected misstatement: Building Authority Fund classified as an enterprise fund instead of a governmental fund
• Discussion of Inflation Reduction Act tax‑credit opportunities for the city
• Expansion of police and fire special assessment authority under Public Act 228 of 2022

The City Council work session on December 16, 2024, included a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2023-24 audit by Plante Moran. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational only.

• No formal decisions were made during the work session

City Council - Special Meeting

The Monroe City Council will hold a public comment period. The Council will consider entering a closed executive session to discuss a property acquisition and to review the City Manager’s end‑of‑year performance evaluation. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Public comment period (up to 3‑minute remarks per speaker)
• Consideration to enter closed executive session for property acquisition
• Consideration to enter closed executive session for City Manager end‑of‑year performance evaluation
• Adjournment

The Monroe City Council held a special meeting and voted unanimously to enter closed executive session to discuss property acquisition and the City Manager's end-of-year performance evaluation. The council reconvened to open session at 7:22 PM and adjourned immediately after. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved motion to enter closed executive session for property acquisition and City Manager performance evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved motion to reconvene to open session (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (5-0)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council will accept the minutes from the Dec 2, 2024 meetings and consider a preliminary invoice report. The report includes approvals for multiple vendor invoices, the largest being a $12,994.50 purchase of a bar‑screen gate actuator from Actuator Specialties. Additional approvals cover uniform supplies, water service bills, and various office and equipment purchases.

• Approve $12,994.50 invoice for Bar Screen Gate Actuator (Actuator Specialties)
• Approve $7,963.27 purchase of sodium hypochlorite (Alexander Chemical Corporation)
• Approve $4,211.31 total for 4IMPRINT, INC uniform and grant items
• Approve $2,452.50 Custer Airport UST removal contract (AKTPEERLESS Environmental Services)
• Approve $1,410.00 hydraulic cycliner for loader #607 (AL & SONS HYDRAULIC)

The council unanimously approved a $4,724,944 contract with Salenbien Trucking & Excavating for the 2025 Water Main Replacement Map 5 project, with a $5,435,000 encumbrance including contingency. It also approved professional services contracts for topographic surveys and North Dixie Highway concrete repairs, an Axon VR training agreement, opioid settlement grants, and a resolution certifying the city manager's evaluation. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $4,724,944 water main replacement contract to Salenbien Trucking & Excavating (unanimous)
• Approved $7,850 topographic survey contract to Mannik & Smith Group (unanimous)
• Approved $26,300 design contract for North Dixie Highway concrete repairs to Mannik & Smith Group (unanimous)
• Approved $56,832.40 Axon VR training equipment agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $84,900 in opioid settlement grants to four agencies (unanimous)
• Approved resolution certifying 2024 City Manager performance evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved $1,006,674.63 in vendor payments (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda including meeting minutes (unanimous)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is reviewing funding requests for environmental assessments and asbestos abatement. The body is also reviewing financial reports and an invoice summary through December 4, 2024.

• Proposed $3,000 funding for Community Reimagined, LLC for a Phase I environmental site assessment at 1026 and 1030 East Second Street
• Consideration of funding request for asbestos abatement at 111 E. Front St.
• Invoice for $7,739.50 from AKT Peerless Environmental Services, LLC for an asbestos and hazardous materials survey at 420 West Elm Avenue
• Invoice for $1,105.00 from Mohr Budds Law, PLLC
• Approval of the 2025 regular meeting schedule

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved a $3,000 funding request from Community Reimagined, LLC for a Phase I environmental site assessment at 1026 and 1030 East Second Street, supporting a proposed residential development. The board also approved $111 E. Front St. asbestos abatement funding, adopted the 2025 meeting calendar, and filed an EGLE communication regarding the Great Lakes Towers Project Loan. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved $3,000 funding for Phase I environmental assessment at 1026/1030 East Second St (unanimous)
• Approved funding for asbestos abatement at 111 E. Front St (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 regular meeting calendar as amended (unanimous)
• Accepted and filed EGLE communication on Great Lakes Towers Project Loan (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted and filed consent agenda including minutes and financial reports (unanimous)

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The Monroe Citizens Planning Commission met on December 9, 2024. It unanimously approved the City Council recommendation to approve a Determination of Similar Use for Michigan College of Beauty at 212 E. Front Street (Parcel 39-00242-000). It also unanimously recommended conditional approval of the Mason Run 2.0 Planned Unit Development site plan pending Water/Wastewater, Engineering, and Planning comments. The commission approved the 2025 meeting calendar and received presentations on the Capital Improvements Program FY 25/26 and St. Marys Park renovations.

• Approval of Determination of Similar Use for Michigan College of Beauty, 212 E. Front St. (Parcel 39-00242-000)
• Conditional approval of Mason Run 2.0 PUD site plan, subject to departmental comments
• Approval of the 2025 Citizens Planning Commission meeting calendar
• Presentation – Capital Improvements Program FY 25/26 overview
• Presentation – Preliminary design of St. Marys Park renovations

The Monroe Citizens Planning Commission approved the 2025 meeting calendar unanimously. The meeting also included presentations on the Capital Improvements Program and St. Marys Park renovations, with no formal action taken on those items.

• Approved 2025 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Monroe City Council unanimously approved a Determination of Similar Use allowing Michigan College of Beauty to operate personal services at 212 E. Front Street. The council also conditionally approved the Mason Run 2.0 PUD site plan pending Water/Wastewater, Engineering and Planning comments, and adopted the 2025 meeting calendar. A presentation on the Capital Improvements Program FY 25/26 budget was given for future consideration.

• Approval of Determination of Similar Use for Michigan College of Beauty, 212 E. Front St. (personal services)
• Conditional approval of Mason Run 2.0 PUD site plan, subject to department comments
• Adoption of the 2025 City Council meeting calendar
• Presentation of Capital Improvements Program FY 25/26 overview

The Monroe City Council approved the 2025 meeting calendar unanimously. Presentations covered the proposed Capital Improvements Program for 2025-2031 and preliminary designs for St. Marys Park renovations, with commissioner feedback noted for future revisions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2025 meeting calendar (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Nov 13, 2024 regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council will approve the minutes from the November 18, 2024 meetings. The council will also consider a series of invoice approvals, including a $508,083.11 payment to Fonson Company Inc. for Battlefield Visitor Center site improvements. Additional invoices cover services such as lawn sprinkler winterization, alarm system installation, and consulting fees.

• Approve minutes from Nov 18, 2024 meetings
• Invoice $508,083.11 to Fonson Company Inc. for Battlefield Visitor Center site improvements
• $69,877.16 to Auch Construction Company for Navarre Library and Opportunity Center guaranteed price contract
• $5,875.00 to Aqua‑Weed Control Inc. for invasive species treatment in River & Mason Run Drain
• $3,993.26 to Access & Alarm Inc. for cameras and door opener installation

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council work session will include a presentation by the City Manager on the 2024‑2025 goals and objectives for the city. Council members will also hear an overview of a proposal to convey the properties at 1026 and 1030 East Second Street to Community Reimagined LLC. No formal actions are listed for either item.

• City Manager update on 2024‑2025 goals and objectives
• Presentation on proposed conveyance of 1026 & 1030 E. Second St. to Community Reimagined LLC

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council work session will include a presentation of the Annual Report by the Monroe County Convention & Tourism Bureau. Council members will also discuss the Point of Sale Inspection Program, which establishes a residential dwelling certification process under Chapter 554. The discussion will cover application and inspection fees, certification requirements before a sale, and the role of registered private inspectors.

• Annual Report Presentation by Monroe County Convention & Tourism Bureau
• Point of Sale Inspection Program Discussion (Chapter 554 Residential Dwelling Certification)
• Proposal to set application and inspection fees by City Council resolution
• Requirement that a certificate of compliance be obtained before selling a residential dwelling
• Use of registered private inspectors to conduct inspections

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council will consider the AP Preliminary Report, which lists numerous vendor invoices for city services and supplies. The council will also accept the minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting.

• Approve $112,612.22 invoice to 101 W FRONT LLC for fire withholding refund
• Approve $1,058.52 invoice to Pitney Bowes Leasing for lease (9/11‑12/10/24)
• Approve $7,963.27 invoice to Alexander Chemical Corporation for sodium hypochlorite purchase FY 24‑25
• Approve $1,236.25 invoice to AKTPEERLESS Environmental Services for Custer Airport UST removal
• Approve $2,584.37 invoice to Allstar Alarm LLC for alarm service through June 30, 2025

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss the Point of Sale Inspection Program and receive an annual report from the Monroe County Convention & Tourism Bureau.

• Discussion regarding the Point of Sale Inspection Program (Chapter 554: Residential Dwelling Certification)
• Annual Report Presentation by Monroe County Convention & Tourism Bureau

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The Citizens Planning Commission is reviewing a site plan for the Mason Run 2.0 PUD and a determination of similar use for 212 E. Front St. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the October 14, 2024, meeting.

• Case PUD #23-001: Mason Run 2.0 PUD Site Plan review
• Case #D 24-003: Determination of Similar Use for 212 E. Front St. (Michigan College of Beauty)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council will consider approval of the October 21, 2024 meeting minutes and will review a preliminary invoice report authorizing numerous vendor payments. The report includes a $333,180 contract for a 2023 Kommunal multi‑purpose tractor, as well as other service and utility payments. Council members will vote on these routine financial approvals.

• Approval of Oct 21, 2024 meeting minutes
• Payment of $333,180 to BEC Enterprises LLC for a 2023 Kommunal multi‑purpose tractor
• Payment of $58,670.60 to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for Med Advantage premiums
• Payment of $7,977.39 to Alexander Chemical Corporation for sodium hypochlorite FY 24‑25
• Total payment of $94,577.36 to DTE Energy for various utility services

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The council will hear a presentation from the Monroe County Convention & Tourism Bureau on its annual report and related programs. It will also review the city's summer season programming, including tot lots, summer camps, sports recreation and city‑sponsored special events. No specific approvals or votes are noted for these items.

• Presentation by Monroe County Convention & Tourism Bureau – annual report and initiatives
• Review of summer recreation programming – tot lots, summer camps, sports recreation, city‑sponsored events

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council will review the Preliminary Report for invoice approvals covering a variety of city purchases. Council members will vote to approve the listed invoices, including the largest single invoice of $5,615.05 to AECOM Technical Services for professional consulting services. The agenda also includes routine acceptance of the minutes from the Oct 7, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of minutes from the Oct 7, 2024 City Council meeting
• Approval of $5,615.05 invoice to AECOM Technical Services for professional consulting services
• Approval of $1,761.71 invoice to 4IMPRINT, INC for uniform hats for police
• Approval of $1,727.50 invoice to ALERT ALL CORP for fire prevention and education supplies
• Approval of $600.00 telecommunications retainer agreement with ABILITA

Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will review several financial items, including an invoice summary totaling $61,974.52 and a September 2024 revenue, expenditure and activity report. An EV ChargePoint report showing $63.99 net profit for August‑September 2024 will be discussed. The board will also receive a detailed proposal from Olah Contracting to renovate the façade of 13 W Front St. at a total cost of $188,150.

• Invoice Summary through Oct 9 2024 – total $61,974.52 for services such as DDA Communications and Olah Contracting
• Revenue, Expenditure and Activity Report – September 2024 attached
• Monthly EV ChargePoint Report – gross revenue $387.95, net profit $63.99
• Facade renovation proposal for 13 W Front St. – total $188,150, includes permits, demolition, structural work, and window upgrades
• Minutes of Sep 18 2024 accepted as consent agenda

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The Monroe Citizens Planning Commission will hold public hearings and then move to approve three special‑use applications: a religious institution at 111 E First St, an Adult Day Care Center at 227 N Telegraph Rd, and a drive‑thru food service at 845 S Monroe St. The drive‑thru approval is conditional on a formal site plan and easement agreements. Comments are accepted until noon on the day of the meeting.

• Approve special‑use for a religious institution at 111 E First St (Parcel #39-00177-000, zoned CBD)
• Approve special‑use for an Adult Day Care Center at 227 N Telegraph Rd (Parcel #69-00659-041, zoned C‑T)
• Conditionally approve special‑use for a drive‑thru food service at 845 S Monroe St (Parcel #29-00522-000, zoned C‑M) pending site plan and easement agreements
• Public hearings to receive comments on each of the three cases

The Monroe Citizens Planning Commission approved all three special-use requests on the agenda: a religious institution at 111 E. First St., an adult day care center at 227 N. Telegraph (211 N. Telegraph), and a drive-through at 845 S. Monroe St. The drive-through approval was conditional on a formal site plan review and execution of access/easement agreements with adjacent property owners. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with two commissioners excused.

• Approved special use for religious institution and site plan at 111 E. First St. (unanimous)
• Approved special use for adult day care center and site plan at 227 N. Telegraph (211 N. Telegraph) (unanimous)
• Conditionally approved special use for drive-through at 845 S. Monroe St., requiring formal site plan review and access/easement agreements (unanimous)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority adopted a resolution to fund the asbestos and hazardous‑material survey for the former St. Mary Academy site at 420 W. Elm Ave. with a $16,875 match from the Administrative Fund. The board also certified the 2024 summer and winter tax‑increment capture of $100,000 from five brownfield sites and elected the same slate of officers for the coming year. Additional items included acceptance of the 2022 state brownfield report and approval of invoices totaling $2,538.33 for BRA support services.

• Adopted $16,875 funding for asbestos survey at 420 W. Elm Ave. (St. Mary Academy redevelopment)
• Certified 2024 TIF capture of $100,000 from five sites (Mason Run, Ventower, Eye Surgeons Associates PC, Port of Monroe, La‑Z‑Boy)
• Elected officers: Chair Don Lieto, Vice Chair Dale Brose, Recording Secretary Matt Budds
• Accepted 2022 annual brownfield report for submission to the State of Michigan
• Approved invoices totaling $2,538.33 for BRA support services and EGLE data verification

Election Commission - Regular Meeting

The Monroe Election Commission will accept the minutes from its August 19, 2024 meeting. It will also discuss a resolution that would delegate appointment authority to the Clerk. No other agenda items are listed.

• Accept minutes of the Aug 19, 2024 meeting
• Consider Resolution Delegating Appointment Authority to the Clerk

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council work session will include a presentation on the Public Safety Department's successful re‑accreditation by the Michigan Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission. A second presentation will update the council on the Flock camera system and the broader City Camera project. Both items are informational and no decisions are indicated.

• MPSD re‑accreditation presentation by Director Chad Tolstedt and Lt. Terese Herrick
• Flock camera system update presentation by Director Chad Tolstedt and Detective/Lt. Paul Marks

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council will consider the AP Preliminary Report at the October 7 meeting. The report lists invoice approvals for a range of city services, including public works, utilities, health benefits, and equipment upgrades. Council members will vote to approve these vendor payments as presented.

• Approve $245.00 to ABLE SANITARY SERVICE for locating broken sewer line at 228 E THIRD ST
• Approve $7,970.33 to ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORPORATION for sodium hypochlorite purchase FY 24-25
• Approve $59,561.36 to BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN for Med Advantage premiums October
• Approve $156,450.20 to CORE & MAIN LP for FY 2024-25 distribution materials
• Approve $33,455.85 to DELL MARKETING LP for WTP SCADA system upgrade project

Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will review its invoice summary for August 2024, including charges from DTE Energy ($340.15), Google LLC ($14.40), and the City of Monroe ($140.08). It will also consider the combined revenue and expenditure reports for July and August 2024, detailing various income sources and expenses such as office supplies, postage, and legal services. Additionally, the board will discuss the EV Station ChargePoint report for July‑August, showing gross revenue of $343.72, net revenue of $309.37, electricity cost of $269.87, and net profit of $39.50. No formal approvals are noted in the agenda.

• Invoice Summary August 2024: DTE Energy $340.15 (8 W Front St $269.87, 36 S Monroe St $70.64), Google LLC $14.40, City of Monroe $140.08
• Revenue & Expenditure Report July 2024 – includes interest income, property tax adjustments, program revenues, and expenses such as office supplies $100, postage $20,000, legal services $3,500
• Revenue & Expenditure Report August 2024 – similar financial details with updated figures
• EV Station ChargePoint Report (July‑August) – gross revenue $343.72, net revenue $309.37, electricity cost $269.87, net profit $39.50; 27 unique users, 82 sessions
• ChargePoint Flex Billing remittance to City of Monroe $414.21 for July 2024

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council is holding a work session to review an AP Preliminary Report for expenditures dated September 4 through September 16, 2024. The meeting also includes the acceptance of minutes from September 3, 2024.

• Purchase of hydrofluorosilicic acid from Alexander Chemical Corporation for $12,688.92
• Payment to A-1 Lawn Sprinklers Inc for $1,200.00 regarding sprinkler damage at 1223 McCormick Drive
• Payment to 4Imprint, Inc for $1,045.09 for Faith & Blue community promotion
• Payment to Auto Value Monroe totaling $1,187.91 for shop supplies and tools
• Payment to Louis T Ollshmr for $202.51 for roof safety railing freight and materials

The Monroe City Council approved the final readings of Ordinances 24-006 and 24-007, and set first readings for Ordinances 24-008 and 24-009 (rezonings) with final readings scheduled for October 7, 2024. The council also accepted a $3,029,980 NOAA grant for River Raisin Dam #4 removal and restoration, and approved a fine for parking in EV charging spaces without charging. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with two members excused.

• Approved final reading of Ordinance 24-006 (unanimous)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance 24-007 (unanimous)
• Set first reading of Ordinance 24-008 (rezoning 709 Detroit Ave) with final reading on 10/7/2024 (unanimous)
• Set first reading of Ordinance 24-009 (rezoning 814 N. Macomb St.) with final reading on 10/7/2024 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution establishing fine for parking in EV charging spaces without charging (unanimous)
• Accepted NOAA grant agreement of $3,029,980 for River Raisin Dam #4 removal and restoration (unanimous)
• Accepted ARPA grant agreement for Frenchtown Charter Township Project F1 - Sunset Sewer Line Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,121,546.40 in vendor payments (unanimous)

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council will vote to accept the minutes from the September 3, 2024 meetings. The council will also approve a preliminary report authorizing payment of many vendor invoices covering supplies, equipment, and services. Each invoice is listed with its amount and purpose, and the approvals will finalize the city’s expenditures for these items.

• Approve minutes from the Sep 3, 2024 City Council meeting
• Approve $70.95 invoice to ACCUSHRED, LLC for document destruction
• Approve $1,200.00 invoice to A-1 LAWN SPRINKLERS INC for sprinkler damage at 1223 McCormick Drive
• Approve $12,688.92 invoice to ALEXANDER CHEMICAL CORPORATION for HYDROFLUOROSILICIC ACID purchase FY 24-25
• Approve $196.00 invoice to ADVANCED PLUMBING OF MONROE for testing 2 backflow devices

The Monroe City Council approved a $3,029,980 NOAA grant agreement for the River Raisin Dam #4 Removal and Restoration project, along with an ARPA grant for sewer line improvements in Frenchtown Township. The council also gave final approval to ordinances on demolition standards and an unspecified item (24-006), and set final readings for two rezoning ordinances for October 7, 2024. All votes were unanimous among the five present members, with two members excused.

• Approved $3,029,980 NOAA grant for River Raisin Dam #4 Removal and Restoration (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA grant agreement for Frenchtown Charter Township Sunset Sewer Line Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance 24-006 (unanimous)
• Approved final reading of Ordinance 24-007, Chapter 288 Demolition Standards (unanimous)
• Set first reading of Ordinance 24-008, rezoning 709 Detroit Ave to I-2 General Industrial, final reading 10/7/2024 (unanimous)
• Set first reading of Ordinance 24-009, rezoning 814 N. Macomb St. to MU-1 Neighborhood Mixed Use, final reading 10/7/2024 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution establishing fine for parking in EV charging stations without charging (unanimous)
• Approved $2,121,546.40 in vendor payments (consent agenda, unanimous)

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The Citizens Planning Commission will review and vote on several zoning changes and special use requests, including rezone proposals for 709 Detroit Ave and 814 N. Macomb St., and special use approvals for four community gardens.

• Public Hearing: Rezoning 709 Detroit Ave from R-2 to I-2
• Public Hearing: Rezoning 814 N. Macomb St. from R-1 to MU-1
• Public Hearing: Special use for community garden at 112 Eastchester St.
• Public Hearing: Special use for community garden at 627 Almyra Ave. V.
• Public Hearing: Special use for community garden at 1132 Franklin St. V.

The Monroe Citizens Planning Commission held public hearings and unanimously approved recommendations for two rezoning requests and four community garden special use permits. The commission recommended City Council approve rezoning 709 Detroit Ave from R-2 to I-2 General Industrial, and 814 N. Macomb St. from R-1 to MU-1 Neighborhood Mixed Use. All four community garden applications (112 Eastchester St., 627 Almyra Ave., 1132 Franklin St., and 1102/1110/1114 E. Second St.) were approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 709 Detroit Ave to I-2 General Industrial (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 814 N. Macomb St. to MU-1 Neighborhood Mixed Use (unanimous)
• Approved special use for community garden at 112 Eastchester St. (unanimous)
• Approved special use for community garden at 627 Almyra Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved special use for community garden at 1132 Franklin St. (unanimous)
• Approved special use for community garden at 1102, 1110, 1114 E. Second St. (unanimous)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council work session will discuss the license agreement with Monroe Public Schools for Manor Elementary School. The council will also receive a presentation on a draft demolition ordinance that would establish consistent demolition and site‑restoration standards. Both items were initiated by Mark Cochran of Economic & Community Development.

• Review of Monroe Public Schools license agreement for Manor Elementary School
• First reading of draft demolition ordinance to set demolition and site‑restoration standards

The City Council held a work session with no formal votes or decisions. They reviewed the Monroe Public Schools License Agreement, a proposed Demolition Ordinance, and discussed needed work at the Sawyer House and a resident's complaint about residential burning. All items were discussion-only.

• Reviewed Monroe Public Schools License Agreement (no action)
• Reviewed proposed Demolition Ordinance (no action)
• Discussed Sawyer House work and Ohio Building Restoration proposal (no action)
• Discussed residential burning citations and PM2.5 (no action)

City Council - Council Meeting

The council will first accept the minutes from the August 19, 2024 meetings. It will then review and approve a preliminary report that includes many invoice approvals, most notably a $520,537.88 contract with GV Cement Contracting Co for the 2024 concrete paving and sidewalk programs. Additional approvals cover storm‑sewer work, visitor‑center site improvements, and various service purchases.

• GV CEMENT CONTRACTING CO – $338,011.90 concrete paving program and $177,340.24 sidewalk replacement (total $520,537.88)
• E R ZEILER EXCAVATING INC – $134,778.13 Saint Mary’s Gardens storm sewer project
• FONSON COMPANY INC – $182,013.18 Battlefield Visitor Center site improvements
• FISHBECK THOMPSON CARR & HUBER – $70,205.70 wet‑weather sanitary and WWTP improvements
• DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC – $6,964.45 professional services for July

Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss recommending a new parking fine for vehicles in EV charging spaces that are not connected to charging infrastructure. The board will also elect its annual officers and review redevelopment updates for 13 W. Front St.

• Proposed recommendation to City Council for a $20.00 per hour fine for parking in EV spaces without being connected to charging stations
• Proposed $20,000 fee for Jim Jacobs Architects for fire suppression infrastructure design at 13 W. Front St.
• Invoice summary totaling $6,054.64, including $2,100 for Revize Inc. website hosting and $2,734.98 for 13 W. Front St. façade design
• Annual election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Update on utility connections and façade design for the former Monroe Optical property at 13 W. Front St.

Election Commission - Regular Meeting

The Monroe Election Commission will accept the minutes from its July 1, 2024 meeting and its July 16, 2024 meeting. It will also discuss a resolution that would delegate regular duties to the Clerk‑Treasurer.

• Accept minutes of the July 1, 2024, 6:00 PM meeting
• Accept minutes of the July 16, 2024, 8:00 AM meeting
• Consider Resolution Delegating Regular Duties to the Clerk‑Treasurer

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hear a presentation on the LaPlaisance Road Non-Motorized Corridor Plan. Staff will also present the Residential Housing Strategy Road Map outlining upcoming actions. Finally, the council will discuss Michigan PA 233 renewable energy siting legislation and proposed ordinance changes for the city.

• LaPlaisance Road Non-Motorized Corridor Plan presentation
• Residential Housing Strategy Road Map presentation
• Discussion of PA 233 renewable energy facility siting law and draft ordinance amendments

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council meeting will consider the approval of minutes from the August 5, 2024 council meeting. The agenda also includes a preliminary report that lists numerous vendor invoices for city purchases, which the council will vote to approve. These items cover a range of expenses such as auto parts, promotional items, equipment, and service agreements.

• Approval of minutes from the Aug 5, 2024 council meeting
• Approval of invoice for 227 Auto Value Monroe totaling $1,514.16
• Approval of invoice for 4Imprint, Inc. totaling $1,420.51
• Approval of $600.00 telecommunications retainer agreement with ABILITA
• Approval of invoice for AM Leonard totaling $1,726.11

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The commission will hold public hearings on a special‑use parking‑lot site plan at 126 Scott Street and on proposed changes to the Battlefield Zoning District in the Zoning 2020 ordinance. It will then move to conditionally approve the 126 Scott St. site plan pending engineering, water/wastewater and planning comments, and to recommend approval of the Battlefield District amendments. Both items are slated for commission action after the hearings.

• Public Hearing – Case SPL 24‑011, 126 Scott St. parking lot modifications
• Public Hearing – Amendment to Battlefield Zoning District in Zoning 2020
• Commission action – conditional approval of the 126 Scott St. site plan pending departmental comments
• Commission action – recommendation to approve Battlefield Zoning District amendments to the Zoning Code

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting to certify TIF eligible costs and approve administrative invoices. The body is also considering a funding award for hazardous material surveys at the former St. Mary Academy property.

• Proposed $16,750 award to KM Cornerstone for asbestos and hazardous material survey at 420 W. Elm Ave.
• Certification of $2,944,224.23 in TIF Eligible Infrastructure Costs for the La-Z-Boy site through June 30, 2024.
• Approval of $2,585.13 in invoices for BRA support services through July 31, 2024.
• Adoption of resolution for Summer and Winter 2024 Tax Increment Revenues (TIR) capture.
• Acceptance of the 2022 annual capture and distribution report for the State of Michigan.

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council will accept the minutes from the July 15 meetings and approve a preliminary report authorizing payment of numerous vendor invoices. The approvals cover a range of services, including a $59,786.46 payment to Blue Cross Blue Shield for August health premiums and other amounts from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. All invoices are for checks dated between July 16 and August 5, some journalized and some unjournalized.

• Approve $59,786.46 payment to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for August premiums
• Approve $38,957.52 payment to Becket & Raeder Inc. for the residential housing strategy service agreement
• Approve $16,360.45 payment to Delta Dental Plan of Michigan for June 2024 claims billing
• Approve $14,836.00 payment to Desbrough Excavating & Trucking LLC for demolition at 1016 E Fifth & 404 Almyra
• Approve $10,500.00 payment to Bailey and Lori Mruznik for footing drain disconnection reimbursement

Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority board will consider approving the June 2024 preliminary itemized expenditure report and the June 2024 revenue and expenditure report. They will also review a Google Workspace Business Starter invoice for $14.40 and communications services charges of $42.02 for June 2024. A monthly update on the 13 W. Front St. redevelopment project will be discussed.

• Approve June 2024 preliminary itemized expenditure report (Agenda Fact Sheet 4777)
• Approve June 2024 revenue and expenditure report (Agenda Fact Sheet 4778)
• Review Google Workspace Business Starter invoice $14.40 (Invoice #5011551855, June 2024)
• Review communications services charges $42.02 for June 2024 (communications staff time)
• Monthly update on 13 W. Front St. redevelopment project (Agenda Fact Sheet 4779)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

City Council and the Economic and Community Development Department will discuss the prioritization of action items from the Residential Housing Strategy. The goal is to provide feedback on the plan before a final strategy is presented on August 19.

• Proposed inventory of properties in disrepair in census tracts 318, 319, 320, and 321
• Proposed zoning amendments to allow duplexes 'by right' and triplexes/quads as 'special use'
• Proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) expansion north of the River Raisin
• Plan to reactivate the Historic District Commission and designate 43 properties as local historic district properties
• Proposal to re-evaluate the rental property inspection program for 2,280 registered properties

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to approve minutes from July 1, 2024, and review a preliminary accounts payable report. The report lists various city expenditures for supplies, repairs, and services.

• Blower actuator repair from Actuator Specialties for $2,791.58
• Annual inspections from Altec Inc totaling $2,811.38
• Custer Airport UST removal from AKTPeerless Environmental Services for $1,553.40
• YMCA youth jerseys from All Heart Athletics LLC for $1,349.50
• DMR-QA testing from Advanced Analytical SO for $897.61

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The commission will hold a public hearing and preliminary plan review regarding Case #PUD 24-001 at 1331 LaPlaisance St. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Michigan Coastal Management Program's $1,000,000 grant opportunity.

• Public hearing for Case #PUD 24-001 (1331 LaPlaisance St.)
• Preliminary plan review for Case #PUD 24-001 rezoning
• Presentation on Michigan Coastal Management Program $1,000,000 grant opportunity

Election Commission - Regular Meeting

The Election Commission will consider a resolution delegating authority to the Clerk to appoint election inspectors for the 2024 August Primary. The meeting also includes the acceptance of minutes from the June 3, 2024 meeting.

• Resolution delegating authority to appoint election inspectors for the 2024 August Primary
• Acceptance of June 3, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council will meet to approve minutes from June 17, 2024. The council will also review a preliminary accounts payable report covering expenses from June 18 through July 1, 2024.

• $245,410.00 payment to GV Cement Contracting Co for the 2024 concrete paving program
• $19,873.54 for resurfacing basketball courts at S&S, Lavender, and MLK
• $56,570.45 for engineering and design services from Fishbeck Thompson Carr & Huber
• $51,334.46 for corrosion inhibitor purchase from Elhorn Engineering Company

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will review the administration's draft Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Core Values. This review is part of a strategic planning process that began in January 2024. The council will also receive an update on activity regarding the former La-Z-Boy Headquarters site redevelopment.

• Review of proposed City Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Update on Former La-Z-Boy Headquarters Site Redevelopment

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council is reviewing a draft amendment for the "B-Battlefield" zoning district within the River Raisin Heritage Corridor. This session allows for feedback on the proposal before final approval is sought in August and September. The draft includes specific regulations for eight zones within the Heritage Corridor District.

• Review of Battlefield Zoning District draft amendments
• Proposed creation of eight core zones in the Heritage Corridor District
• New standards for permitted uses like museums, parks, and marinas
• Updated lot coverage and setback regulations

City Council - Council Meeting

The council will review the approval of minutes from the June 3, 2024, meeting. The agenda also includes a preliminary report for approving various city invoices and expenditures occurring between June 4 and June 17, 2024.

• Approval of minutes from the June 3, 2024, meeting
• $31,628.93 payment to AKTPEERLESS Environmental Services for Custer Airport UST removal
• Review of various vendor payments for supplies, utilities, and equipment

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will consider certifying $2,850,673.23 in TIF eligible infrastructure costs through May 31, 2024. The board will also review a $3,500 proposal from AKT Peerless for data verification at the Port of Monroe. Additionally, the meeting includes reviewing recent financial reports and invoices.

• Certification of $2,850,673.23 in TIF eligible infrastructure costs through May 31, 2024
• Certification of $2,406,457.68 in Brownfield Bond reimbursable costs
• Approval of a $5,275.50 reimbursement to the City
• $3,500 proposal from AKT Peerless for Port of Monroe data verification

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The Commission will review a draft amendment to the Battlefield District zoning ordinance for the River Raisin Heritage Corridor. The meeting also includes decisions on special use requests for an event space at 12 S. Monroe St. and a commercial building at 1224 N. Dixie Hwy, as well as site plan modifications for 68 S. Macomb St.

• Review of Draft Battlefield District Zoning Ordinance Amendment
• Special use request for theatre/event space at 12 S. Monroe St.
• Site plan modifications for parking lot at 68 S. Macomb St.
• Special use application for multi-unit commercial building at 1224 N. Dixie Hwy
• Site plan approval for 1224 N. Dixie Hwy

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council Election Commission is meeting to approve draft minutes from February 5 and February 12, 2024, and to consider a resolution delegating duties to the Clerk-Treasurer. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2024 and February 12, 2024
• Resolution delegating duties to Clerk-Treasurer

Election Commission - Regular Meeting

The Monroe Election Commission will meet on June 3, 2024, to consider the approval of meeting minutes from February 5 and February 12, 2024. The commission will also review a resolution delegating duties to the Clerk-Treasurer.

• Approval of February 5, 2024, meeting minutes
• Approval of February 12, 2024, meeting minutes
• Resolution delegating duties to the Clerk-Treasurer

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve the preliminary report of invoices and checks for the period of May 21 to June 3, 2024. The report includes payments to various vendors for services, supplies, and utilities. The council will also approve minutes from the May 20, 2024 meetings.

• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2024 meetings
• Payment of $386,295.25 to Performance Pipelining Inc for sanitary sewer rehabilitation
• Payment of $102,999.03 to DTE Energy for electric service
• Payment of $58,922.66 to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for medical premiums
• Payment of $22,190.75 to Noel Lawn Service for lawn maintenance

Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting

The Monroe Civil Service Commission is holding a regular meeting to elect a chairman, approve the minutes from its December 9, 2020 meeting, and receive public safety operational updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial items listed.

• Election of Chairman
• Approval of December 9, 2020 meeting minutes
• Public Safety Operational Updates

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will receive presentations on two items: expanding the Flock Safety camera system to additional locations (phase 2), and a downtown traffic analysis from OHM Advisors that studies converting one-way streets to two-way, with options for the Front and First Streets intersection and Monroe Street cross-sections. No formal action is recommended for the traffic study; the camera presentation is informational.

• Flock Safety phase 2 camera expansion presentation by Public Safety Director Chad Tolstedt and Mike Dushane
• Downtown traffic study: conversion of one-way streets to two-way, with T-intersection or roundabout at Front and First Streets
• Monroe Street options: 3-lane, 4-lane, 5-lane cross-sections; 3-lane has LOS E/F, 4-lane has safety concerns, 5-lane best
• Cost estimates for intersection options still in progress; project cost TBD
• Traffic signal upgrades and corner reconfigurations needed at Washington/Cass at Front

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve the minutes from May 6, 2024, and to consider the preliminary report of invoices for payment. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the approval of a detailed list of expenditures.

• Approval of minutes from May 6, 2024 meetings
• Preliminary invoice report including $20,010.57 for AVGAS 100LL from Arrow Energy Inc
• Payment of $16,918.88 to The ASU Group for workers comp reimbursements
• Various purchases from Amazon and other vendors for city departments
• Telecommunication retainer agreement with Abilita for $600.00

Pension Board - Work Session

The Monroe City Council is holding a work session to discuss two items: a presentation on Flock cameras and a downtown traffic analysis report from OHM Advisors. Public comment will be taken. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Flock Camera Presentation
• Downtown Traffic Analysis - Report from OHM Advisors

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The Citizens Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a special use request and site plan for a proposed restaurant/cafe at 602 N. Monroe Street. Staff recommends approval of the special use and conditional approval of the site plan. The property is zoned RMD (Residential Mixed District), where restaurants are a special use.

• Public hearing for Case SU 24-001: proposed restaurant/cafe at 602 N. Monroe St.
• Special use request from Pooja Patel of Shree Raamdut LLC for restaurant/cafe at 602 N. Monroe St.
• Site plan (SPL 24-003) for 602 N. Monroe St. recommended for conditional approval.
• County Health Department will review the restaurant use.
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2024 regular meeting.

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is holding a public hearing and considering action on a special use request and site plan for a proposed restaurant/cafe at 602 N. Monroe Street. The property is zoned RMD (Residential Mixed District), where restaurants require special use approval. Staff recommends approval of the special use and conditional approval of the site plan.

• Public hearing for Case SU 24-001, proposed restaurant/cafe at 602 N. Monroe St.
• Special use request from Pooja Patel of Shree Raamdut LLC for restaurant/cafe at 602 N. Monroe St.
• Site plan (Case SPL 24-003) for 602 N. Monroe St., recommended for conditional approval.
• County Health Department will also review the proposed restaurant.

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council work session will review the final design for the parking lot rehabilitation at the River Raisin National Battlefield Park Education & Visitor Center, a project funded in last year's Capital Improvements Program. The design is currently out for bid, with bids opening May 20, 2024, and the intent to request council award the project at the June 7 meeting.

• Review of final design for parking lot improvements at RRNBP Education & Visitor Center
• Project funded through last year's Capital Improvements Program
• Bid opening scheduled for May 20, 2024
• Council award request planned for June 7 meeting

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to approve a preliminary report of invoices and payments totaling over $1.1 million, covering routine expenses and major projects. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the April 15 meeting and a list of payments to vendors for services, materials, and construction.

• GV Cement Contracting: $203,862.83 for 2024 alley reconstruction and sidewalk programs
• DTE Energy: $122,839.02 for electricity at multiple city facilities
• Axon Enterprise: $44,206.68 for body cameras, Tasers, and in-car cameras
• Monroe Plumbing & Heating: $130,727.52 for South Custer booster station expansion
• Hassett Title: $80,711.25 for purchase of 619 S. Telegraph parcel

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting in a work session to approve minutes from April 1, 2024, and to review a preliminary report of invoices for payment. The invoice report includes numerous expenditures across city departments, including environmental site assessments, police uniforms, and water meter equipment. The meeting is primarily administrative, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from Apr 1, 2024 meetings at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM
• Preliminary invoice report includes $10,516.46 to AKTPeerless Environmental Services for site assessments at 619 S Telegraph and UST removal at 609-619 S Telegraph
• Invoice report includes $25,359.60 to Badger Meter Inc for Orion cellular LTE service (Jan-Mar)
• Invoice report includes $3,588.97 to B & D Classic Sewn for uniforms
• Invoice report includes $1,810.84 to 4imprint for police staff quarter-zips and community promo

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve minutes from April 1, 2024, and to review the preliminary report of invoices for payment. The agenda includes a detailed list of expenditures across city departments, with notable items such as a $25,359.60 payment for water meter cellular service and various supply purchases.

• Approval of minutes from Apr 1, 2024 meetings at 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM
• Preliminary invoice report includes $25,359.60 to Badger Meter Inc. for Orion cellular LTE service (Jan-Mar)
• Environmental services totaling $10,516.46 to AKT Peerless for site assessments and UST removal at 619 S Telegraph
• Uniform purchases totaling $3,588.97 from B & D Classic Sewn
• Various small purchases for police, water, and maintenance departments

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will vote on routine approvals including monthly invoices, the March 31 financial report, and revised TIF distributions. The main action is approving a $9,995 proposal from AKT Peerless for underground storage tank removal at 609-619 S. Telegraph, with $2,827.75 in associated invoices paid from the Local Brownfield Revolving Fund.

• Approve AKT Peerless proposal for underground storage tank removal at 609-619 S. Telegraph for $9,995
• Approve payment of $2,827.75 invoice for tank removal from LBRF
• Adopt revised summer 2023 and winter 2023 TIF distributions
• Approve monthly invoices totaling $8,856.92 for March 2024
• Accept March 31, 2024 financial report

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The Citizens Planning Commission will consider Case #D 24-002, a Determination of Similar Use for 805 W. Fifth Street, and vote on whether to recommend approval to City Council. The agenda also includes approval of the February 12, 2024 minutes and routine procedural items.

• Case #D 24-002 – 805 W. Fifth Street: vote on Determination of Similar Use recommendation to City Council
• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2024 regular meeting

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve minutes from previous sessions and a preliminary report of invoices for payment, covering routine expenses like utilities, insurance, and maintenance. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of minutes from Mar 18 and Mar 25 meetings
• Payment of $58,774.86 to Blue Cross Blue Shield for April medical premiums
• Payment of $9,576.53 for insurance premium
• Payment of $8,322.00 for mosquito control products
• Payment of $5,520.00 to Beckett & Raeder for housing strategy service agreement

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council is holding a work session to review the city budget and Budget Ordinance 24-003, along with goals and objectives. This is a discussion item, not a final vote. Public comment is allowed at the start.

• Review of the Budget
• Review Budget Ordinance 24-003
• Goals & Objectives discussion

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council is holding a work session to receive a presentation on the 2024-2025 budget. Public comment is scheduled before the presentation. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2024-2025 Budget Presentation
• Public comment period
• Rules for addressing the council (3-minute limit, podium, or written cards)

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council is holding a work session to receive a presentation of the final draft Housing Master Plan from consultant Beckett & Raeder. The plan, developed under a professional services agreement approved in August 2023, will be distributed to council members for independent review and feedback before the final document is published. Additional work sessions are expected over the coming months to discuss and prioritize implementation recommendations.

• Presentation of Housing Master Plan draft by John Iacoangeli of Beckett & Raeder
• Professional services agreement with Beckett & Raeder approved August 21, 2023
• Council members to submit feedback before final publication
• Future work sessions planned to prioritize implementation recommendations

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing a preliminary accounts payable report covering expenditures from March 5, 2024, to March 18, 2024. The report includes various municipal costs such as equipment, supplies, and utility services.

• Axon-Enterprise: $130,705.65 for body-worn cameras, tasers, and in-car cameras
• American Van Equipment LLC: $18,274.00 for utility van equipment
• The ASU Group: $5,939.30 for workers' compensation disbursements
• AT&T Payment: $2,989.23 for mobile services
• Advanced Plumbing of Monroe: $725.00 for a backflow preventer rebuild kit

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Authority is reviewing several funding requests for environmental monitoring and surveys. The meeting also includes the certification of TIF eligible infrastructure costs through February 29, 2024.

• Certify $2,804,673.23 in TIF Eligible Infrastructure Costs through February 29, 2024
• Approve $7,250 for soil gas monitoring at 212 E. Front St.
• Approve $8,625 for Phase I & Phase II environmental surveys for Clawson Property
• Review and approval of the February 29, 2024 financial report

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The Monroe Citizens Planning Commission (acting as the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority) will review and vote on routine financial approvals, including certifying $2,804,673.23 in TIF-eligible infrastructure costs, approving invoices totaling $11,602.14, and funding environmental monitoring and surveys. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Certify TIF-eligible infrastructure costs of $2,804,673.23 through February 29, 2024
• Approve $7,250 for 4th quarter soil gas monitoring at 212 E. Front St.
• Approve $8,625 for Phase I & II environmental surveys at Clawson Property
• Approve invoices totaling $11,602.14 including AKT Peerless $7,295 and DCC dues $3,732.73
• Accept February 29, 2024 BRA financial report

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council will consider approving a preliminary report of invoices totaling $1,816,398.90 for the period February 21 to March 4, 2024, covering payments to vendors for city operations. The council will also consider a three-year agricultural lease with Joseph F. Dolezal for 134.3 acres at Custer Airport and north of Mason Run, at $14,750 per year, with the lessee responsible for summer taxes. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Approval of $1,816,398.90 in invoices, including $1,122,194.61 to Monroe County Drain Commission for debt retirement
• Three-year agricultural lease with Joseph F. Dolezal for 134.3 acres at $14,750/year
• Payment of $139,536.00 to Penchura LLC for Cairns Park equipment
• Payment of $51,158.64 to Elhorn Engineering for corrosion inhibitor
• Payment of $33,436.00 to Mannik & Smith Group for water main replacement design

City Council - Work Session Meeting

This is a work session agenda with only a discussion of goals and objectives listed, plus procedural items. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts are detailed in the agenda text.

• Discussion of goals and objectives

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve the minutes from February 5, 2024, and to review a preliminary report of invoices for payment. The report includes a $1,006 payment to Able Sanitary Service for sewer and drain maintenance, among other expenditures.

• Approval of minutes from Feb 5, 2024 meetings
• $1,006 payment to Able Sanitary Service for jetted sewer and drains maintenance
• $7,295 to AKTPeerless Environmental Services for soil gas sampling at 212 E Front & 26 Scott
• $1,947 to Allstar Alarm for monitoring and module replacement
• $988.03 for ammunition purchase

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve the minutes from February 5, 2024, and to consider the preliminary report of invoices for payment, covering expenses from February 6-20, 2024. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the approval of a list of invoices for various city departments.

• Approval of minutes from Feb 5, 2024 meetings at 6:05 PM, 6:15 PM, and 7:30 PM
• Preliminary invoice report including $7,295 for soil gas sampling at 212 E Front & 26 Scott
• Invoice payments include $1,006 to Able Sanitary Service for sewer maintenance
• Various purchases for police and fire departments, including ammunition ($988.03) and uniforms
• Telecommunication retainer agreement with Abilita for $600

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The Citizens Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed updates to the Zoning Ordinance, specifically concerning off-street parking, loading, and definitions. The commission will also consider a determination of similar use for 407 W. Fifth Street and elect new officers.

• Public hearing for proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments (Sections 5.24 and 7)
• Case #D 24-001: Determination of Similar Use for 407 W. Fifth Street
• Appointment to the Administrative Site Plan Review Committee
• Election of Commission Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Monroe Citizens Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending amendments to the Zoning Ordinance (Zoning 2020) updating off-street parking and loading standards and definitions. They will also vote on a determination of similar use for 407 W. Fifth Street, appoint a member to the Administrative Site Plan Review Committee, and elect officers.

• Public hearing on proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments to Section 5.24 (Off-Street Parking & Loading) and Section 7 (Definitions)
• Commission action on Case #D 24-001 – 407 W. Fifth Street: recommendation on Determination of Similar Use
• Commission action to recommend Zoning Ordinance amendments to City Council
• Appointment to Administrative Site Plan Review Committee (item 4498)
• Election of officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting to consider entering a closed executive session. The session is proposed for the purposes of attorney-client correspondence and land acquisition.

• Consideration to enter closed executive session for attorney client correspondence
• Consideration to enter closed executive session for land acquisition

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will receive a presentation from Public Safety Director Chad J. Tolstedt, Port of Monroe Director Paul C. LaMarre, and Fire Command Smiley about the potential to procure federal grant funding for a rescue boat, including information on hiring a maritime grant writer. This is a work session discussion item, not a final decision.

• Presentation on federal grant funding for a rescue boat
• Discussion of hiring a maritime grant writer
• Involves Public Safety Department and Port of Monroe

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing a preliminary report of invoices and payments for the period of January 17, 2024, to February 5, 2024. The report includes various municipal expenditures ranging from utility payments to infrastructure projects.

• $109,424.13 for DTE Energy utility services
• $131,622.25 for Battlefield HVAC improvements via Monroe Plumbing & Heating Co
• $66,872.00 for 2024-25 water main replacement design via Mannik & Smith Group Inc
• $13,135.49 for South Custer Booster Pump Station expansion via Jones & Henry Engineers Ltd
• $58,922.66 for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan medical premiums

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Monroe City Council. The main business is a vote to enter closed executive session for three purposes: the city manager's performance evaluation, a quarterly litigation update, and property acquisition. After the closed session, the council will discuss regular agenda items as time permits. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment and adjournment.

• Closed executive session for City Manager performance evaluation
• Closed executive session for quarterly litigation update
• Closed executive session for property acquisition
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe City Council is meeting to approve minutes from prior sessions and a preliminary report of invoices for payment, including a $94,800 asphalt patching contract and various operational expenses. The agenda is largely routine, focusing on financial approvals.

• Approval of minutes from Jan 2 and Jan 6, 2024 meetings
• $94,800 asphalt patches per 10/16/23 City Council authorization
• Invoices for HVAC maintenance, sludge hauling, and utility bills
• Legal fees of $12,696.25 to Dykema Gossett PLLC
• Various police and fire department equipment and training expenses

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will vote on certifying costs eligible for reimbursement from the Brownfield Bond and TIF, approving monthly invoices, and accepting its audited financial statement. The agenda also includes placing the 2023 Corrective Action Plan on file.

• Certify Brownfield Bond reimbursable costs of $2,401,182.18 through Dec 31, 2023, and reimburse the City $2,725.00
• Certify TIF eligible infrastructure costs of $2,770,476.84 through Dec 31, 2023
• Approve November and December 2023 invoices totaling $1,236.80
• Accept and place on file the audited financial statement of June 30, 2023
• Place 2023 Corrective Action Plan on file

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The Monroe Citizens Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed PUD amendment for a senior living community at 610 W. Elm Ave. and on the proposed 2024-2030 Capital Improvements Program budget. Following the hearings, the commission will vote on whether to recommend approval of both items to the City Council.

• Public hearing and vote on PUD amendment for IHM Senior Living Community at 610 W. Elm Ave., Parcel #69-01520-000
• Public hearing and vote on 2024-2030 Capital Improvements Program budget recommendation
• Approval of minutes from December 11, 2023 regular meeting

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hold a work session to review and discuss the process and criteria for evaluating the City Manager's performance, as required by the employment agreement. The session will use the City Manager Performance Evaluation Guide to align council members' understanding of the evaluation tool and timeline. No formal decisions will be made at this training session.

• Training on City Manager Performance Evaluation Guide
• Review of annual evaluation timeline (Feb 28, Mar 31, Jul 31, Nov 30, Dec 20 deadlines)
• Discussion of performance review tool with competencies (leadership, communication, strategic focus, etc.)
• Resolution to conduct performance review per guide

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will discuss and vote on a change order for professional services by MKSK for the Mason Run PUD Amendment, increasing the purchase order by $7,837.35 to a total of $30,837.35. The agenda also includes approval of a preliminary invoice report totaling $428,183.18 and scheduling a public hearing for an OPR certificate at 49 S. Monroe Street.

• Change order for MKSK service agreement for Mason Run PUD: additional $7,837.35, total $30,837.35
• Preliminary invoice report for checks dated 12/19/2023-01/02/2024 totaling $428,183.18
• Schedule public hearing for OPR certificate at 49 S. Monroe Street

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council will consider approving a change order for professional services by MKSK for the Mason Run PUD Amendment, adding $7,837.35 to bring the total to $30,837.35. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and a preliminary invoice report for payments totaling $428,183.18. A public hearing will be scheduled for an OPR certificate at 49 S. Monroe Street.

• Change order for MKSK service agreement for Mason Run PUD, additional $7,837.35 (total $30,837.35)
• Preliminary invoice report for payments totaling $428,183.18 across multiple funds
• Schedule public hearing for OPR certificate at 49 S. Monroe Street