Lapeer public meetings in 2020

Downtown Development Authority

The regular meeting of the City of Lapeer Downtown Development Authority scheduled for December 23, 2020, has been cancelled.

City Commission

The City Commission will meet electronically to review administrative reports and departmental updates. Key discussion items include a contract for IT services and proposed text amendments to several city sections.

• IT Right Contract for IT Services for the City of Lapeer
• Text Amendment to Sec. 7-4.02, 7-06.02, 7-16.02, 7-13.01, & 7-24.03
• Fixed Asset Disposal
• Master Plan Final Authority Option
• Updated listing of Medical Marihuana Licenses

The Lapeer City Commission approved a resolution reserving final approval authority over the city's Master Plan, approved a $1.18 million bill listing, and authorized a contract for IT services. The commission also introduced a text amendment to allow transitional housing as a standalone use in certain districts, and made several appointments to city boards.

• Approved resolution for final authority over Master Plan (5-0)
• Approved bill listing of $1,179,111.19 (5-0)
• Approved IT Right contract for IT services (5-0)
• Introduced transitional housing text amendment (no vote)
• Approved disposal of 2006 GMC Sierra via GovDeals (5-0)
• Appointed Daniel Gerlach, Jeff Hogan, Dan Osentoski to DDA (5-0)
• Appointed Lisa Lie to Housing Commission, Board of Appeals, Neighborhoods Inc. (5-0)
• Appointed Bruce Huber to Board of Review (5-0)

Housing Commission

The Lapeer Housing Commission will meet to approve monthly financial reports and bills. The body will discuss incorporating new HUD COVID waivers and extensions into LHC policy. The meeting also includes reports on Riverview Towers and the Housing Choice Voucher program.

• Approval of HUD COVID Waivers & Extensions per PIH Notice 2020-33 (HA) Rev. 2
• Monthly bill approval for Riverview Towers LLC Checking Account and Reserve for Replacements
• Monthly landlord and administrative payments for Housing Choice Voucher
• Monthly operation report of the Riverview Towers fire alarm and energy system
• Introduction of a new board member and board position re-assignments

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 10, 2020, has been canceled. The notice states this is due to a lack of official business to be conducted.

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to consider a resolution regarding the wearing of face coverings. The agenda also includes comments on the City Manager evaluation and a closed session for pending litigation.

• Resolution to Wear a Face Covering
• City Manager Evaluation
• Closed session regarding pending litigation

The Lapeer City Commission held a special meeting on December 10, 2020, and adopted a resolution strongly encouraging face coverings in public to reduce COVID-19 spread. The Commission also approved a 3% salary increase for the City Manager, authorized a closed session for pending litigation, approved a $500 fine settlement with Hyatt, and allowed the City Manager to purchase a home in the city. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Adopted resolution encouraging face coverings in public (5-0)
• Approved 3% salary increase for City Manager (5-0)
• Approved closed session for pending litigation (5-0)
• Approved $500 fine settlement with Hyatt (5-0)
• Allowed City Manager to purchase a home in Lapeer (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet electronically to discuss administrative reports and consent items. The agenda includes reviews of marihuana licenses and planning service contracts.

• Adult Use Marihuana License for SPMI, LLC
• Adult Use Marihuana License for Ox Tail, Inc.
• Contract for Planning Services: Rowe Professional Service Company
• 2021 Farm Land Lease Agreement
• Update on Marihuana Licenses for Provisioning Center, Processor, Secure Transporter, and Safety Compliance Facility

The Lapeer City Commission approved two construction engineering service contracts with Rowe Professional Services Company: one for the Genesee Street Rail Extension not to exceed $59,800 and one for the Oregon Street Reconstruction Project not to exceed $72,500. The commission also approved the bill listing for $1,171,747.07 and entered closed session to discuss pending litigation. Commissioner Cattane was excused from the meeting.

• Approved $1,171,747.07 bill listing (4-0)
• Approved $59,800 contract with Rowe Professional Services for Genesee Street Rail Extension (4-0)
• Approved $72,500 contract with Rowe Professional Services for Oregon Street Reconstruction (4-0)
• Approved closed session to discuss pending litigation (4-0)
• Excused Commissioner Cattane from the meeting (4-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved minutes of January 18, 2022 meeting (4-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The City of Lapeer Downtown Development Authority and Lapeer Main Street board are meeting virtually to review committee reports and staff updates. The board will discuss the Executive Director's contract renewal and a social district.

• Executive Director Contract Renewal
• Social District
• Board Vacancy
• Farmers’ Market Pavilion
• December Meeting Cancellation

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests. The board will also elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary.

• Variance request for canopy signage at Sunoco gas stations (1489 N. Main Street, 715 S. Main Street, and 9 E. Genesee Street)
• Variance request for parking space requirements at 795-813 East Street
• Election of officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary)

The Lapeer Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for Sunoco gas stations at 1489 N. Main, 715 S. Main, and 9 E. Genesee to allow canopy lettering height of 14 inches (a 5-inch variance from the 9-inch maximum), citing improved conformity with existing signage standards. The board postponed action on a parking space variance request from Lapeer Associates for 795-813 East St. due to the need for additional information on parking calculations and the shared parking agreement. The board also postponed the election of officers until the next meeting.

• Approved 5-inch canopy lettering height variance for Sunoco stations at 1489 N. Main, 715 S. Main, 9 E. Genesee (4-0)
• Postponed parking space variance request from Lapeer Associates for 795-813 East St. (4-0)
• Postponed election of officers until next meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of October 26 and November 4, 2020 meetings (4-0)

City Commission

The Lapeer City Commission and Planning Commission will hold a joint workshop meeting held electronically. The agenda includes an administrative discussion regarding drive-thru restrictions.

• Discussion of drive-thru restrictions

The Lapeer City Commission and Planning Commission held a joint workshop to discuss the drive-thru restrictions along M-24. No formal decisions were made; the discussion focused on the city's ability to limit areas where drive-thrus are allowed, though not the number of businesses. Public comments were heard from residents and property owners opposing the restrictions.

• Discussed drive-thru restrictions along M-24 (no vote taken)
• Heard public comments opposing restrictions on M-24

Housing Commission

The commission will review monthly financial reports and bills for Riverview Towers LLC and the Housing Choice Voucher program. The agenda includes a request to approve a contractor for balcony repairs at Riverview Towers.

• Approval of Balcony Repair Contractor for Riverview Towers
• Monthly financial report approval
• Riverview Towers LLC checking account and reserve payments
• Housing Choice Voucher monthly landlord and administrative payments
• Riverview Towers fire alarm and energy system operation report

The Lapeer Housing Commission approved a $11,025 bid from First Contracting, Inc. for balcony flange/sleeve installation on 29 units. It also approved the monthly financial report, monthly bills, and a $50/$100 pest policy violation fee schedule. Commissioner Chuck Dixon announced his resignation, effective with a replacement to be appointed December 7.

• Approved minutes of October 15, 2020 (4-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report (4-0)
• Approved monthly bills including Riverview Towers checking, reserve, and voucher payments (4-0)
• Approved $50 fee for second pest policy violation and $100 for third (4-0)
• Approved $11,025 contract with First Contracting, Inc. for balcony flanges/sleeves (4-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a text amendment for transitional housing or homeless shelters. Additionally, the body will review a site plan for a building addition and parking modifications at Ray C’s Extreme on S. Lapeer Rd.

• Public hearing: Transitional Housing/Homeless Shelter Text Amendment
• Site plan review: Ray C’s Extreme, 1491 S. Lapeer Rd. (Building Addition & Parking Modifications)
• Joint PC & City Commission Meeting scheduled for November 19, 2020

City Commission

The Lapeer City Commission will meet electronically to discuss administrative reports and city business. The body is reviewing several applications for adult use marihuana licenses and a fire inspection agreement.

• Adult Use Marihuana License for The Pure Lapeer, LLC
• Adult Use Marihuana License for TRC Lapeer, LLC d/b/a The ReLeaf Center of Lapeer
• Adult Use Marihuana License for DNVK Lapeer, Inc. d/b/a/ The Pier Provisioning Center
• Adult Use Marihuana License for Alternative RX, LLC
• Fire Inspection Service Agreement with Lapeer Township

The Lapeer City Commission approved four adult-use marihuana licenses for The Pure Lapeer, LLC, TRC Lapeer, LLC, DNVK Lapeer, Inc., and Alternative RX, LLC, each by a 3-1 vote with Commissioner Atwood dissenting. The commission also denied a special event application for the Downtown Development Authority's Winterfest, recommending it be resubmitted for a future date. Other actions included approving the consent agenda, a bill listing of $1,142,692.18, a fire inspection service agreement with Lapeer Township, and proclamations for retiring employees Daniel W. Smith and Kaye Hodges.

• Approved consent agenda items: MERS Defined Plan Adoption Agreement Addendums and 2021 Official Meeting Calendar (4-0).
• Denied DDA Winterfest special event application; recommended resubmission with a future date (4-0).
• Adopted retirement proclamations for Daniel W. Smith and Kaye Hodges (4-0).
• Approved bill listing for Oct 26-Nov 10, 2020 in amount of $1,142,692.18 (4-0).
• Approved Fire Inspection Service Agreement with Lapeer Township through June 30, 2028 (4-0).
• Approved Adult Use Marihuana License for The Pure Lapeer, LLC at 1330 Imlay City Road, Units C & D (3-1, Atwood nay).
• Approved Adult Use Marihuana License for TRC Lapeer, LLC d/b/a The Releaf Center at 200 E. Genesee (3-1, Atwood nay).
• Approved Adult Use Marihuana License for DNVK Lapeer, Inc. d/b/a The Pier Provisioning Center at 2401 W. Genesee Street (3-1, Atwood nay).

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request from The Refuge of Lapeer Homeless Shelter. The board is considering an appeal of an administrative decision concerning the shelter's use as an accessory to a place of public assembly and worship.

• Public hearing for The Refuge of Lapeer Homeless Shelter regarding occupancy limits (two weeks out of a 30 day period)

The Lapeer Zoning Board of Appeals denied an appeal by The Refuge Homeless Shelter of Lapeer to allow homeless individuals to stay overnight at a church for more than two weeks in a 30-day period. The board upheld the zoning administrator's determination that such extended stays would constitute a homeless shelter use, which is not permitted in the R-2 residential district where the church is located. The vote was 5-0 in favor of denial.

• Denied The Refuge Homeless Shelter's appeal of an administrative decision regarding accessory use (5-0)
• Upheld zoning administrator's determination that overnight stays exceeding 14 days in 30 days constitute a homeless shelter use
• Confirmed the determination applies to all churches in residential districts, not just The Refuge site
• Noted Planning Commission will consider a text amendment on transitional housing at its November 12 meeting

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to discuss administrative reports including housing administration contracts and a solid waste license. The body will also consider a text amendment regarding drive-through restaurants and a right-of-way license for outdoor dining.

• MSHDA Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Administration 2021 Employment Contracts
• Right-of-Way License for Popovich Properties, LLC (Vinyl Bar & Grill) at 393 W. Nepessing Street
• GFL Environmental USA, Inc. 2020-2021 Solid Waste License
• Text Amendment to Sec. 7-13.04.B(9) Drive-through Restaurant
• Resolution regarding 911 Proposal

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss new business regarding a Farmer's Market Pavilion. The agenda includes a review of the Executive Director's contract renewal and reports from various Main Street committees.

• Executive Director Contract Renewal
• Farmer’s Market Pavilion
• Vinyl Bar & Grill Outdoor Seating Expansion
• Chef G’s sign assistance
• Website/Online Directory staff report

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request from DeShano Development Corporation. The board will also discuss a change to the meeting time.

• Variance request for parcel #L20-98-031-032-20 on Woodridge Park Avenue to allow a parcel split
• Discussion regarding meeting time change

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for DeShano Development Corporation to split a parcel for the Ivy Terrace assisted living facility, despite lacking public street frontage, contingent on recording a deed restriction to marry both parcels for access in perpetuity. The board also changed its regular meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. and approved the August 24, 2020 minutes as corrected.

• Approved variance for Ivy Terrace parcel split without public street frontage (5-1), contingent on deed restriction
• Changed ZBA regular meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved August 24, 2020 minutes as corrected (6-0)

City Commission

The Lapeer City Commission is meeting to review administrative reports including a rezoning request and a drive-through restaurant text amendment. The body will also discuss water main replacement payments and the city's Master Plan.

• Rezoning of vacant Imlay City Rd. Parcel (#L20-83-462-040-10) from B-2 General Business to I-1 Industrial
• Text Amendment to Sec. 7-13.04.B(9) regarding Drive-through Restaurants
• Millville Road Water Main Replacement Project: Change Order #2 and Payment Request #3 for Superior Excavating, Inc.
• Capital Improvement Project #22320 for Squad Room building renovations
• Setting a public hearing for the Master Plan

Housing Commission

Lapeer Neighborhoods, Inc., the Lapeer Housing Commission, and Lapeer Riverview Towers, LLC scheduled a joint meeting for October 15, 2020. The agenda contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

Housing Commission

The Lapeer Housing Commission is meeting to approve monthly financial reports and bills. The body will consider utility allowance schedules for Riverview Towers and the Housing Choice Voucher program effective January 1, 2021. The meeting also includes the election of officers.

• Approval of Utility Allowance Schedule for Riverview Towers effective January 1, 2021
• Approval of Utility Allowance Schedule for Housing Choice Voucher / Section 8 Program effective January 1, 2021
• Approval of Copier/Fax/Scanner
• Election of Officers
• Approval of monthly bills for Riverview Towers LLC and Housing Choice Voucher payments

The Lapeer Housing Commission approved routine items including the September minutes, monthly financial report, and monthly bills. It also approved the 2021 utility allowance schedule for Riverview Towers and the Housing Choice Voucher program, and authorized the purchase of a new copier/fax/scanner for $4,457.61 using Covid-19 Cares Act funds. Officers were elected for the coming term, and the commission discussed ongoing research on age restrictions and balcony repairs.

• Approved September 17, 2020 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved monthly financial report (5-0)
• Approved monthly bills for Riverview Towers, Reserve for Replacements, Housing Choice Voucher payments, and contractor payments (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Utility Allowance Schedule for Lapeer and Genesee counties (5-0)
• Approved $4,457.61 purchase of HP copier/fax/scanner with Cares Act funds, plus $360 annual service contract (5-0)
• Elected Jim Mikus as Chairman, Jennell RaCosta as Vice Chairperson, Kerri Roberts as Treasurer, Chuck Dixon as Secretary, Robin Chesnutt as member (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop to discuss the Farmers Market Pavilion and other administrative matters. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding the Farmers Market Pavilion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review the Master Plan and Public Participation Plan. The body will also discuss specific site items including a metal roof for Cut Rate Auto Repair and The Refuge Homeless Shelter.

• Metal Roof – Cut Rate Auto Repair - 1368 Imlay City Road
• The Refuge Homeless Shelter
• Master Plan
• Public Participation Plan

The Lapeer Planning Commission voted to recommend The Refuge Homeless Shelter appeal a zoning determination to the Zoning Board of Appeals and to proceed with a text amendment to regulate homeless shelters, with a public hearing at the next meeting. The commission also approved a metal roof request for Cut Rate Auto Repair, recommended the City Commission authorize a Master Plan public hearing, and recommended adoption of a Public Participation Plan for MEDC certification. No site plans or public hearings were scheduled.

• Approved metal roof request for Cut Rate Auto Repair at 1368 Imlay City Rd (7-0)
• Recommended The Refuge appeal zoning determination to ZBA and proceed with text amendment for homeless shelter regulation (7-0)
• Recommended City Commission authorize Master Plan public hearing (7-0)
• Recommended City Commission adopt MEDC Public Participation Plan (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 10, 2020 meeting (7-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting electronically to discuss several text amendments to city ordinances and a specific property rezoning. The body will also review sewer easements and a proposal to opt out of PA 152 of 2011 for 2021 and 2022.

• Rezoning of Parcel #L20-83-462-040-010 (Vacant Imlay City Road Parcel) from B-2 General Business to I-1 Industrial
• Text Amendment to Chapter 69 regarding Adult Use Marihuana Businesses and Facilities
• Text Amendment to Sec. 7-13.04.B(9) regarding Drive-through Restaurants
• Sewer Easements between City of Lapeer (L20-98-031-032-00) and Mayfield Township (44-014-031-003-10)
• Proposal to opt out of PA 152 of 2011 for years 2021 and 2022

The Lapeer City Commission approved amendments to allow recreational marijuana establishments to co-locate with medical marijuana facilities, and adopted related changes to Chapter 69. A separate text amendment to allow a drive-through restaurant on a specific M-24 property failed. The commission also approved several routine items, including bill payments, a final construction payment, and a Halloween trick-or-treat event.

• Approved amendments to zoning and Chapter 69 to allow recreational marijuana co-location with medical facilities (3-2)
• Denied text amendment to allow drive-through restaurant on property between Tower Drive and Turrill Road on M-24 (2-3)
• Approved $1,060,233.75 bill listing for September 19-29, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved final payment of $262,854.31 to Lawrence M. Clark, Inc. for McCormick Street sanitary force main project (5-0)
• Approved sewer easements with Mayfield Township (5-0)
• Approved citywide Halloween trick-or-treat on October 31, 2020, 6-8 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved resolution to opt out of PA 152 of 2011 for 2021-2022 (5-0)
• Approved property transfer for White Junior High (5-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The regular meeting of the City of Lapeer Downtown Development Authority scheduled for September 23, 2020, has been cancelled.

City Commission

The Lapeer City Commission is meeting electronically to review several rezoning requests and text amendments to city ordinances. The body will also consider a design engineering contract for the Lapeer Community Center parking lot.

• Rezoning of 550 S. Saginaw Street from RM-1 Multiple-Family Residential to OS-1
• Rezoning of 155 S. Saginaw Street from R-1 Single-Family Residential to I-1
• Amendments to Ordinance 69 regarding Adult Use Marihuana Businesses and Facilities
• Contract with ROWE for design engineering and survey services for the Lapeer Community Center Parking Lot
• Text amendment to Sec. 7-13.04.B(9) regarding Drive-through Restaurants

The Lapeer City Commission approved a $24,500 contract with Rowe for design engineering services for the Lapeer Community Center parking lot replacement, funded by the FY 20/21 Capital Improvement Project. The Commission also approved two rezoning ordinances, a text amendment to allow co-location of recreational and medical marihuana facilities, and introduced several other amendments. New bank accounts were authorized with three credit unions, and the bill listing for September 1-13, 2020 was approved in the amount of $1,284,931.42.

• Approved $24,500 design engineering contract for Community Center parking lot replacement (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 550 S. Saginaw St. from RM-1 to OS-1 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 155 S. Saginaw St. from R-1 to I-1 (5-0)
• Approved text amendment to allow co-location of recreational and medical marihuana facilities (introduced)
• Introduced text amendment to Sec. 7-13.04.B(9) regarding drive-through restaurant restrictions
• Introduced amendments to Ordinance 69 for adult use marihuana businesses
• Authorized opening bank accounts with ELGA, Dort Federal, and Security Credit Unions (5-0, Cattane abstained)
• Approved bill listing of $1,284,931.42 for September 1-13, 2020 (5-0)

Housing Commission

The Lapeer Housing Commission is meeting to approve monthly financial reports and bills. The body will consider updates to the Riverview Management Plan and the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan. Members will also review 2021 payment standards for Lapeer and Genesee counties.

• Approval of 2021 Payment Standards for Lapeer & Genesee Co.
• Riverview Management Plan update for Riverview Occupancy (age)
• HCV Admin. Plan Update for AC Utility Allowance terms
• HCV Admin. Plan Update for Riverview Occupancy (age)
• Research and procurement of a new copier/fax/scanner

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a vacant parcel. The body will also review site plans for building and parking additions at two local facilities.

• Rezoning request from EMA Lands LLC for parcel L20-83-462-040-10 on Imlay City Road from B-2 General Business to I-1 Industrial
• Site plan review for National Guard Armory building and parking lot addition at 2140 W. Genesee St.
• Site plan review for The Villages of Lapeer Nursing Home building and parking lot addition at 239 S. Main Street
• Discussion of Master Plan and Oregon Township Master Plan Review
• Discussion of Board Vacancies

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding several rezoning requests and proposed text amendments. The agenda also includes reviews for a metal roof approval and a landscaping plan amendment.

• Rezoning request for 550 S. Saginaw Street from RM-1 to OS-1, B-1 or B-2
• Rezoning request for Parcel #L20-84-901-040-00 at 155 S. Saginaw Street from R-1 to I-1
• Proposed Drive-Through Restriction Text Amendment to Sec. 7.13.04.B.(9)
• Proposed Recreational Marihuana Text Amendment to multiple sections
• S.S. Equipment Repair LLC (1404 Imlay City Road) metal roof approval

The Planning Commission recommended approval of two rezoning requests to the City Commission: 550 S. Saginaw from RM-1 to OS-1 for a mental health outpatient office, and 155 S. Saginaw from R-1 to I-1 for TK Terminal LLC. A text amendment to allow a drive-through restaurant on M-24 was denied, and a landscaping plan amendment for Women's Healthcare Associates was also denied.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 550 S. Saginaw to OS-1 (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 155 S. Saginaw to I-1 (4-2)
• Denied text amendment for drive-through at M-24 (2-3)
• Recommended denial of LaBaza text amendment (3-2)
• Recommended approval of marijuana text amendments (5-0)
• Denied landscaping plan amendment for 1177 S. Main St. (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss two rezoning requests and an amendment to water regulations. The body will also review property insurance renewals and bulletproof vest replacements.

• Rezoning 550 S. Saginaw from RM-1 Multiple-Family Residential to OS-1
• Rezoning 155 S. Saginaw Street from R-1 Single-Family Residential to I-1
• Ordinance Amendment: Chapter 22 – Water Regulations
• 2020-2021 Property and Liability Insurance Renewal
• Bulletproof Vest Replacement

The Lapeer City Commission approved several administrative items, including a $181,574.50 property and liability insurance renewal, an ordinance amendment to Chapter 22 Water Regulations, revisions to the Cross Connection Plan, and the purchase of replacement bulletproof vests for $15,265. The commission also approved the bill listing for August 13-31, 2020, in the amount of $1,291,044.11, and re-appointed Sam Williams and Terry Kluge to local boards. Two rezoning ordinance amendments were introduced but not voted on, as the city planner was unavailable.

• Approved $181,574.50 property and liability insurance renewal with Peterson McGregor & Associates (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amendment to Chapter 22 Water Regulations (5-0)
• Approved revisions to the City's Cross Connection Plan (5-0)
• Approved $15,265 purchase of replacement bulletproof vests from On Duty Gear, LLC (5-0)
• Approved bill listing of $1,291,044.11 for August 13-31, 2020 (5-0)
• Re-appointed Sam Williams to Local Officers Compensation Commission (5-0)
• Re-appointed Terry Kluge to Lapeer County Central Dispatch Authority (5-0)
• Introduced rezoning amendments for 550 S. Saginaw and 155 S. Saginaw (no vote)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority and Lapeer Main Street Inc. are meeting electronically to discuss business applications and budget amendments. The body will review a second application for Vinyl Bar and Grill and a millage capture request for Lapeer County Animal Control.

• Vinyl Bar and Grill 2nd Application
• Lapeer County Animal Control Millage Capture Request
• Budget Amendment for Match on Main Grant
• Downtown Clock Repair
• DDA Assistant Computer

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The session is intended to consider material exempt from disclosure by state or federal statute.

• Closed session to discuss exempt materials

The Lapeer City Commission held a special meeting on August 25, 2020, and voted 3-2 to enter a closed session to consider material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal statute. The motion was made by Commissioner Cattane and seconded by Commissioner Stroh, with Commissioners Atwood and Osentoski voting no. The commission returned to open session at 8:36 p.m. and adjourned at 8:37 p.m. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved closed session to discuss exempt material (3-2: Cattane, Pattison, Stroh yes; Atwood, Osentoski no)
• Adjourned special meeting at 8:37 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request from John Vitale of Davis and Davis Properties Group LLC. The board will consider two variances related to front yard and nursing home building setbacks for a new building project.

• Public hearing for variance requests at 239, 233, and 261 S. Main Street and 908 Turrill Avenue
• Proposed variances from Zoning Ordinance Section 7-03.03 and Section 7-19.09.C

Housing Commission

The commission will discuss financial reports and bill approvals for Riverview Towers and the Housing Choice Voucher program. The body is considering updates to the Administrative Plan and an application for HUD Covid-19 supplemental funds.

• Approval of LHC/LRT FYE 6/30/2020 Financial Statements
• Application for HUD Covid-19 Supplemental HAP Funds
• Administrative Plan Updates effective 8/20/2020 regarding Repayments and Wait List & Voucher Briefing
• Air Conditioner Utility Charge Reduction
• Monthly bill approval for Riverview Towers LLC and Housing Choice Voucher payments

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss infrastructure projects including the Millville Road Water Main Replacement and a five-bridge preventive maintenance project. The body will also consider property purchases and sales, water regulation amendments, and several special event requests.

• MDOT Construction Contract #20-5240 for Five Bridge Preventive Maintenance Project
• Millville Road Water Main Replacement Project: Change Order #1 and Payment Request #2 for Superior Excavating
• Ordinance Amendments: Chapter 22 Water Regulations
• Purchase and sale of property
• Special event requests for Woodside Bible Church, Girl Scouts, Tilted Axis Brewing Company, Project Brotherhood Resolve, and Lapeer Optimist Club

The Lapeer City Commission approved a $155,000 change order for the Millville Road water main replacement project, increasing the contract to $621,647.50, and approved an MDOT contract for a five-bridge preventative maintenance project. The commission also approved several special event requests, a property sale, and a bill listing of $7,541,104.68. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $155,000 change order for Millville Road water main project (5-0)
• Approved MDOT Contract #20-5240 for five-bridge maintenance project (5-0)
• Approved sale of 8,625 sq ft property at 1432 N. Saginaw St for $7,856.25 (5-0)
• Approved bill listing of $7,541,104.68 (5-0)
• Approved special events for Girl Scouts, DDA, Tilted Axis, Project Brotherhood, Optimist Club (5-0 each)
• Approved disposal of 2011 SCAG Mower (5-0)
• Approved $225,593.60 payment to Superior Excavating (5-0)
• Approved Women's Equality Day resolution (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet electronically to review administrative reports and departmental updates. The body is discussing zoning ordinance text amendments and a Michigan Department of Transportation contract.

• Zoning Ordinance text amendments
• MDOT Act 51 Program report
• Michigan Department of Transportation Contract #2019-0716
• Special Event: Stone Soup Food Bank
• Medical Marihuana Licenses update for provisioning centers, growers, processors, secure transporters, and safety compliance facilities

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two parking variance requests and discuss building material and curbing variances for a proposed grow facility.

• Parking space variance request for 806 S. Main Street (MBM Investments LLC)
• Parking space variance request for 1212 Knollwood Drive (First Baptist Church of Lapeer)
• Curbing and building material variance request for a proposed MMMP grow facility on John Conley Drive

City Commission

The City Commission will review the FY2020/2021 budget adjustment. The meeting also includes a payment request for the Millville Rd. Water Main Replacement Project.

• Budget Adjustment FY2020/2021
• Millville Rd. Water Main Replacement Project: Superior Excavating, Inc. – Payment Request #1
• Appointments to Boards and Commissions

The Lapeer City Commission approved five FY2020/2021 budget adjustments, including increases for in-car video, fire department, police and fire, water system mapping, and the Millville Road water main project. They also approved a $374,841.62 payment request to Superior Excavating for the Millville Road water main replacement. All votes were 4-0 with Commissioner Osentoski absent. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely administrative.

• Approved $15,000 increase for CIP Project #20050 In-Car Video (4-0)
• Approved $3,762 increase for Fire Department budget (4-0)
• Approved $9,900 increase for Police and Fire Department budget (4-0)
• Approved $23,140 increase for Project #21160 Water System Mapping GIS (4-0)
• Approved $291,000 increase for Project #22310 Millville Road Water Main (4-0)
• Approved Payment Request #1 to Superior Excavating for $374,841.62 (4-0)

Housing Commission

The Lapeer Housing Commission will review monthly financial reports and bill approvals for Riverview Towers LLC and the Housing Choice Voucher program. The body will consider the adoption of HUD Waiver Notice PIH 2020-13(HA) and updates to the Administrative Plan.

• Adoption of HUD Waiver Notice PIH 2020-13(HA)
• Approval of Administrative Plan Updates
• Approval of monthly bills for Riverview Towers LLC and Housing Choice Voucher payments
• Review of Riverview Towers fire alarm and energy system operation report

City Commission

The Lapeer City Commission is holding a special meeting to review administrative reports. The primary item for discussion is an ordinance amendment regarding adult use marihuana businesses and facilities.

• Ordinance Amendment: Chapter 69 – Adult Use Marihuana Businesses and Facilities

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting electronically to review administrative reports and city business. The agenda includes discussions on zoning ordinance text amendments and various business licensing matters.

• Zoning Ordinance text amendments
• 2020-2021 Solid Waste Licenses
• Secondhand Dealer and Pawnbroker License for Lapeer Gold & Loans
• Indigenous People’s Day Resolution
• Special Event Amendment for Kiwanis Club of Lapeer

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review a building improvement loan for the Osentoski Building and a programming services agreement for the Center for the Arts. The board will also receive reports from various Main Street committees.

• CFA Programming Services Agreement
• Building Improvement Loan for Osentoski Building
• Reports from Organization, Design, Economic Restructuring, and Promotion committees

The Downtown Development Authority approved a $25,000 building improvement loan for D&J Osentoski, LLC at 328, 336 & 340 W. Nepessing St. The board also approved the Center for the Arts Programming Services Agreement for 2020-2021 and the consent agenda, including budget amendment #3. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports and updates.

• Approved $25,000 building improvement loan to D&J Osentoski, LLC (motion carried)
• Approved Center for the Arts Programming Services Agreement for 7/1/2020-6/30/2021 (motion carried)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, treasurer report, and FY 2019-20 Budget Amendment #3 (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lapeer Zoning Board of Appeals considered two variance requests from Khasiyatullin/Usmanoff LLC for a proposed MMMP grow facility on John Conley Drive: a 178-foot curb abatement and a 35% building material variance. Motions to deny both requests failed on a 3-1 vote, with Chairman Jocuns dissenting. The board then voted to postpone action on both variances until the applicant provides additional information, including a cost/benefit analysis and alternative materials.

• Denial of 178-foot curb abatement variance failed (3-1)
• Denial of 35% façade material variance failed (3-1)
• Postponed action on both variance requests pending additional information

Housing Commission

The commission will review monthly financial reports and bills for Riverview Towers LLC and the Housing Choice Voucher program. Staff will present a COVID-19 Preparedness & Response Plan and several budget resolutions for approval.

• Review and approval of 7/1/20 Budget for Riverview Towers (Resolution 7-2020)
• Approval of COVID-19 Preparedness & Response Plan
• Approval of Annual Preventative Maintenance Plan
• Approval for sale of excess refrigerator
• Review and approval of 7/1/20 Budgets for Housing Choice Voucher (Resolutions 170-2020 & 171-2020)

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting electronically to discuss several administrative reports and budgets. Key items include the Downtown Development Authority operating budget and a long-term financial forecast for water and sewer funds.

• FY 2020-21 DDA Operating Budget
• Plante Moran Water & Sewer Fund Financial Forecast (June 30, 2021 to 2025)
• Millville Road Rehabilitation Project
• Optimist Beer Tent Resolution
• Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce Lapeer Days Festival

The Lapeer City Commission approved a series of routine and financial items, including water and sewer rate adjustments based on a Plante Moran forecast, a $125,150 construction engineering contract for the Millville Road rehabilitation project, and the FY 2020-21 DDA operating budget. The commission also approved waiving temporary signage fees for 60 days, authorized the Lapeer Optimist Club's beer tent, and made appointments to the Construction Board of Review and Election Commission. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved water and sewer rate adjustments as proposed in Plante Moran financial forecast (5-0)
• Approved $125,150 construction engineering contract with Rowe Professional Services for Millville Road project (5-0)
• Approved FY 2020-21 DDA operating budget (5-0)
• Approved waiving temporary signage fees for 60 days until August 16, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved Lapeer Optimist Club beer tent on city sidewalks and Cedar Street for Aug 21-23, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved Lapeer Days Festival Aug 21-23, 2020 contingent on Governor's Executive Orders (5-0)
• Appointed Bruce Johnson, Keith Brace, Ken Pike to Construction Board of Review (5-0)
• Appointed Denise Marinelli to Election Commission (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding text amendments to Sections 7.16 and 7.18 and a special land use request for an assisted living facility. The body will also review site plans for four different construction and modification projects.

• Public hearing on proposed text amendments to Sections 7.16 & 7.18
• Special Land Use Approval request from Deshano Construction Co. for an assisted living facility on Woodbridge Park Avenue
• Site plan review for Jim Riehl’s Dealership building addition and parking at 1515 S. Lapeer Rd.
• Site plan review for Ivy Terrace assisted living facility on Woodbridge Park Ave.
• Site plan reviews for new construction on DeMille Rd. (GAG Holdings) and John Conley Dr. (MMMP/Usmanoff)

The Lapeer Planning Commission approved a special land use request from DeShano Development Corporation for an elderly assisted living facility (Ivy Terrace) on Woodbridge Park Avenue, contingent on site plan approval. The commission also approved site plans for Jim Riehl's dealership addition, Ivy Terrace phase one, and two medical marihuana grow facilities (GAG Holdings and MMMP/Usmanoff), each with conditions. Text amendments to zoning sections 7.16 and 7.18 were recommended for approval. The July meeting was rescheduled to July 16.

• Recommended approval of text amendments to Sections 7.16 and 7.18 (motion carried)
• Approved special land use for Ivy Terrace elderly housing on Parcel #L20-98-031-032-20, contingent on site plan approval (motion carried)
• Approved site plan for Jim Riehl's dealership addition at 1515 S. Lapeer Rd (motion carried)
• Approved site plan for Ivy Terrace phase one, contingent on staff comments, parcel split, and full sidewalk (motion carried)
• Approved site plan for GAG Holdings medical marihuana facility on DeMille Rd, contingent on staff comments, odor control, metal roof, and full sidewalk (motion carried)
• Approved site plan for MMMP/Usmanoff medical marihuana facility on John Conley Dr, contingent on staff comments, odor control, and metal roof (motion carried)
• Waived landscaping requirements for Ivy Terrace, GAG Holdings, and MMMP sites due to unique conditions (motions carried)
• Rescheduled July Planning Commission meeting to July 16 (motion carried)

City Commission

The Lapeer City Commission is holding a special meeting electronically. The body is considering a request from the Downtown Development Authority regarding a special event.

• Special Event Request from Downtown Development Authority for 'Re-Opening Downtown – Expanding Seating' from June 8, 2020 through August 31, 2020

The Lapeer City Commission unanimously approved a consent agenda that included a special event request from the Downtown Development Authority to allow expanded outdoor seating downtown from June 8 through August 31, 2020, to support restaurants while following social distancing guidelines. The approval requires compliance with Governor's Orders 114 and 115, Liquor Control Commission rules, and proof of insurance. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

• Approved agenda for June 10, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including DDA special event request for expanded downtown seating June 8-Aug 31, 2020 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m. (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting electronically to discuss administrative reports and city ordinances. The body will review budget adjustments for FY2019-2020 and proposed changes to city laws.

• Budget Adjustments for FY2019-2020
• Ordinance Amendment: Chapter 19, Offenses Against Public Peace, Safety and Morals Ordinance
• Ordinance Amendment: Chapter 69 – Adult Use Marihuana Businesses and Facilities
• Delinquent Special Assessment - 2020 Tax Roll
• Initiation of Text Amendment

The Lapeer City Commission voted 3-2 to initiate a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow recreational marijuana facilities under the same regulations as medical facilities. The motion directs the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing before the ordinance returns for a final vote. The commission also approved budget amendments, a delinquent special assessment addition, a Chapter 19 ordinance amendment, and a rules change on check processing.

• Initiated text amendment to allow recreational marijuana facilities (3-2)
• Approved FY 2019-2020 budget amendments
• Approved adding delinquent special assessments to 2020 summer tax roll
• Adopted amendments to Chapter 19, Offenses Against Public Peace, Safety and Morals
• Approved amendment to City Commission rules on check processing
• Approved $804,714.82 bill listing
• Appointed Jeff Hogan to Downtown Development Authority
• Approved Lapeer Community Schools vehicle cruise special event

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review committee reports and address new business. The body will consider budget amendments for the Illuminate Lapeer and CFA Basement projects.

• Budget Amendment for Illuminate Lapeer and CFA Basement Projects
• FY 2020-21 Operating Budget
• Veterans Millage Capture
• Illuminate Lapeer Project Loan
• DDA Audit Report for FYE June 30, 2019

Housing Commission

The Lapeer Housing Commission is meeting to approve monthly financial reports and bills. The body will consider contract approvals for the Housing Manager and rent relief for a beauty shop. The meeting also includes a review of the Riverview Towers fire alarm and energy system report.

• Rent relief for Beauty Shop at Riverview Towers
• Maintenance Supervisor performance bonus
• Housing Manager contract for January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022
• HUD PIH Notice 2020-05 Waivers for Housing Choice Voucher / Section 8 Program
• Monthly landlord and contractor payments

The Lapeer Housing Commission approved rent relief for the Riverview Towers Beauty Shop for June 2020 and future months affected by COVID-19 shutdowns, adopted HUD coronavirus waivers per PIH Notice 2020-05, approved a $500 performance bonus for Maintenance Supervisor Craig Lamoreaux, and extended Housing Manager Janelle Jackson's contract through December 2022. All motions passed unanimously with three members present.

• Approved minutes of April 16, 2020 meeting (3-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report as presented (3-0)
• Approved monthly bills for Riverview Towers LLC checking, reserve, and Housing Choice Voucher payments (3-0)
• Approved rent relief for Riverview Towers Beauty Shop for June 2020 and future COVID-19 shutdown months (3-0)
• Adopted HUD coronavirus statutory and regulatory waivers per PIH Notice 2020-05 (3-0)
• Approved $500 performance bonus for Maintenance Supervisor Craig Lamoreaux (3-0)
• Approved contract extension for Housing Manager Janelle Jackson from Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2022 (3-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting electronically to conduct a public hearing on the FY 2020-2021 budget. The body will also review infrastructure projects on Millville Road and a city-wide fee schedule.

• FY 2020-2021 Budget Public Hearing
• Millville Road Reconstruction Project (MDOT Construction Contract #20-5222)
• Millville Road Water Main Replacement Project construction engineering agreement with Rowe Professional Services Co.
• Downtown Outdoor Dining Area Right-of-Way License for Fat Boy’s
• Amendment to Chapter 19, Offenses Against Public Peace, Safety and Morals Ordinance

The Lapeer City Commission approved the FY 2020-2021 budget and the first year of the 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Program, with the General Fund coming in at 17% or $1.9 million. The Commission also approved a city-wide fee schedule effective July 1, 2020, including an increase in the handicapped parking citation fee from $150 to $250 for special events. A right-of-way license for an outdoor dining area at Fat Boy's Bar & Grill was approved, with Commissioner Atwood voting no. The Commission approved a contract with MDOT for the Millville Road reconstruction project and a construction engineering agreement with Rowe Professional Services for the water main replacement, not to exceed $36,900.

• Adopted FY 2020-2021 budget and first year of CIP (5-0)
• Approved city-wide fee schedule effective 07-01-2020 (5-0)
• Approved outdoor dining right-of-way license for Fat Boy's Bar & Grill (4-1, Atwood no)
• Approved MDOT construction contract #20-5222 for Millville Road reconstruction (5-0)
• Approved Rowe Professional Services construction engineering agreement, not to exceed $36,900 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Memorial Day parade and DDA events (5-0)
• Approved bill listing for $404,808.23 (5-0)
• Re-appointed Dale Kerbyson to Lapeer Building Authority (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget. The session will also cover the fee schedule and the 2020-2026 Capital Improvement Program.

• Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget
• Fee Schedule
• 2020-2026 Capital Improvement Program

The Lapeer City Commission held a workshop meeting to review the proposed FY 2020-2021 budget and the 2020-2026 Capital Improvement Plan. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion and review only. The budget may need amendments due to unknown effects of the Coronavirus situation.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting electronically to discuss administrative reports and city business. The body is setting a public hearing for the FY 2020-2021 Budget for May 18, 2020.

• FY 2020-2021 Budget Notice and public hearing scheduling
• Millville Road Water Main Replacement Project
• MDOT Category B Resolution
• Medical Marihuana Assessment 2020
• Arbor Day Proclamation

The Lapeer City Commission approved a $466,647.50 contract for the Millville Road water main replacement to Superior Excavating, the lowest bidder, and authorized the Public Works Director to sign documents. The commission also voted 4-1 to keep the current number limit for medical marihuana facilities, with Commissioner Atwood dissenting. Other actions included approving a $354,677.26 bill listing, an Arbor Day proclamation, a resolution to seek $224,850 in MDOT funding for Second Street reconstruction, and setting a public hearing for the FY 2020-2021 budget on May 18, 2020. No substantive decisions were made on adult-use marijuana, as the public comment requesting an opt-in was not acted upon.

• Awarded Millville Road water main replacement contract to Superior Excavating for $466,647.50 (5-0)
• Kept medical marihuana facility number limit as is (4-1, Atwood dissenting)
• Approved bill listing for May 4, 2020 in the amount of $354,677.26 (5-0)
• Approved Arbor Day Proclamation declaring May 6, 2020 as Arbor Day (5-0)
• Approved resolution to request $224,850 in MDOT Category B funding for Second St. reconstruction (5-0)
• Set public hearing for FY 2020-2021 budget and Capital Improvement Plan for May 18, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved agenda and minutes of April 20, 2020 (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to discuss several resolutions and review departmental reports. The body is considering a grant application for housing preservation and a resolution opposing HB 5423.

• Resolution for a $50,000 Housing Preservation Grant application to the USDA Rural Development
• Resolution in Opposition of HB 5423
• Update on Medical Marihuana Facility Licenses approved by the Clerk’s Office
• Investment Reports for quarters ending September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2019
• Appointments to Boards and Commissions

Housing Commission

The Lapeer Housing Commission is meeting to approve monthly financial reports and bills. The body will consider a beauty shop lease and tree trimming for Riverview Towers. The commission will also review 2020 HUD income limits for voucher programs.

• Approval of Beauty Shop Lease for 5/1/20 - 4/30/21
• Approval of Tree Trimming Contractor for 3 areas of Riverview Towers Property
• Approval of 2020 HUD Income Limits for Housing Choice Voucher and Project Based Vouchers Programs
• Coronavirus Rent Relief discussion
• Monthly bill approval for Riverview Towers LLC and Housing Choice Voucher payments

The Lapeer Housing Commission approved the minutes, monthly financial report, and monthly bills. It approved a one-year lease extension for the Riverview Towers Beauty Shop and authorized the executive director to negotiate rent relief for April and May due to COVID-19. The commission also approved HUD 2020 income limits and a $1,790 tree removal contract with Arbor Tree Service, LLC.

• Approved minutes of March 19, 2020 meeting (5-0)
• Approved monthly financial report as presented (5-0)
• Approved monthly bills including Riverview Towers LLC checking, reserve, and voucher payments (5-0)
• Approved beauty shop lease with Patricia Shank for May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021 (5-0)
• Authorized executive director to negotiate rent relief for beauty shop for April and May (5-0)
• Approved HUD 2020 income limits effective April 16, 2020 (5-0)
• Selected Arbor Tree Service, LLC for tree removal at $1,790 (5-0)

Housing Commission

The Lapeer Housing Commission is meeting to discuss the 2020-2024 5 Year/Annual PHA Plan. The body will also consider approvals for a contractor for the Riverview Towers air handler replacement project and updates to the assistance animal policy.

• Public hearing and approval of 2020-2024 5 Year/Annual PHA Plan
• Approval of contractor for Riverview Towers Air Handler Replacement Project
• Approval of update to Assistance Animal Policy/Procedure
• Approval of monthly bills for Riverview Towers LLC and Housing Choice Voucher payments

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss the 2020-2026 Capital Improvement Program. The Master Plan Update has been postponed, and no public hearings or site plan reviews are scheduled.

• 2020-2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Postponed Master Plan Update

The meeting was largely procedural with no public hearings or site plan reviews. The commission discussed the 2020-2026 Capital Improvement Program and postponed the Master Plan Update. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

• Discussed 2020-2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Postponed Master Plan Update

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to discuss administrative reports and consent items. The body will review licensing for a secondhand dealer and outdoor dining in the downtown area.

• Downtown Outdoor Dining Area Right-of-Way licenses
• 2020 Annual Spring Clean-Up
• Secondhand Dealer and Pawnbroker License: Cash For All Pawn
• Special Event: First Baptist Church
• Appointments to Boards and Commissions

The Lapeer City Commission approved moving its meetings to virtual or conference call format until the Governor's Stay Home order is lifted. The commission also approved the consent agenda, bill listing, licenses, and appointments. No public hearings were held.

• Approved virtual meetings for City Commission until Stay Home order lifted (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including special event, spring clean-up, and right-of-way licenses (5-0)
• Approved bill listing for $598,299.62 (5-0)
• Approved secondhand dealer and pawnbroker license for Cash For All Pawn (5-0)
• Re-appointed Kerri Roberts, Charles Dixon, Robin Chestnutt to Housing Board of Appeals (5-0)
• Appointed Troy Bostick-Tullius and Charles Mitchell to Local Officers Compensation Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Tony Stroh to Park Board (4-0, Stroh absent)
• Approved minutes of March 16 and March 24 meetings (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct a closed session. The session is designated for a legal opinion exempt from disclosure under the Open Meetings Act.

• Closed session for legal opinion

The Lapeer City Commission held a special meeting that consisted solely of moving into an executive closed session to discuss a legal opinion exempt from disclosure under the Open Meetings Act, then adjourning. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Moved to executive closed session to discuss legal opinion (5-0)
• Adjourned special meeting at 8:16 p.m. (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to discuss two rezoning requests and a professional services agreement for a bridge project. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the Annual Fair Housing Resolution.

• Public hearing for Annual Fair Housing Resolution
• Rezoning 24 & 30 E. Park Street from B-2 General Business to RM-1 Multiple-Family Residential
• Rezoning portion of Parcel #L20-98-031-032-20 from R-2 Single Family to Conditional RM-2 Multiple-Family Residential
• Agreement with Spicer Engineering for MDOT Local Bridge Program Preventive Maintenance Bridge Project
• Capital Improvement Project #21060 for Total Station Measurement Recording System

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to review the minutes from February 13, 2020, and discuss an update to the Master Plan. No public hearings or site plan reviews are scheduled for this meeting.

• Master Plan Update

City Commission

The City Commission will review several special event requests and administrative reports. The agenda includes public hearings for wastewater system improvements and discussions regarding rezoning properties on E. Park Street.

• Rezoning of 24 & 30 E. Park Street from B-2 to RM-1
• Rezoning of portion of Parcel #L20-98-031-032-20 from R-2 to Conditional RM-2
• Public hearing for CDBG Infrastructure Capacity Enhancement wastewater system improvements
• Resolution for preventative maintenance of the Monroe Street Bridge
• Support for Fire Department Grant Application submission

The Lapeer City Commission approved several consent agenda items including special event permits for six organizations, a resolution for preventative maintenance of the Monroe Street Bridge, support for a fire department grant application, and funding for a Lapeer Neighborhoods, Inc. new home build project. The meeting also included a public hearing on CDBG funding for wastewater system improvements and discussions on rezoning requests and marijuana licensing, but no final decisions were recorded on those items.

• Approved special event permits for Historic Farmers Market, Stone Soup Pantry, Bishop Kelley Catholic School, Lapeer County ISD, Lapeer Optimist Club, and Friends of Lapeer Dog Park
• Approved resolution for preventative maintenance of Monroe Street Bridge
• Approved support for Fire Department grant application submission
• Approved funding for Lapeer Neighborhoods, Inc. new home build project

Downtown Development Authority

The Board will review committee reports from the Organization, Design, Economic Restructuring, and Promotion committees. New business includes discussion of board vacancies and a board retreat, while old business covers the Illuminate Lapeer Project Loan.

• Illuminate Lapeer Project Loan
• Board Vacancies
• Board Retreat

The Downtown Development Authority approved the consent agenda, recommended Bailey RaCosta for appointment to fill a board vacancy, and directed staff to organize a youth open stage event. No other formal decisions were made; most items were reports or discussions.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and treasurer report
• Recommended Bailey RaCosta for DDA board appointment
• Directed staff to organize a youth open stage event for grades 6-12

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review minutes from January 27, 2020. The primary focus of the meeting is a board member training session. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Board Member Training Session

Housing Commission

The Lapeer Housing Commission will review monthly financial reports and bills. The body is discussing a contractor selection for air handler replacement and a contract extension for janitorial services at Riverview Towers.

• Air Handler Replacement Contractor Selection for Riverview Towers
• 3-year extension of Country Clean Janitorial Services Contract
• Approval of monthly bills for Riverview Towers LLC and Housing Choice Voucher programs
• Review of Riverview Towers fire alarm and energy system operation report

The Lapeer Housing Commission approved routine items including minutes, financial reports, and monthly bills. They selected Lopez Engineering as structural engineer for the Riverview Towers Air Handler Replacement Project at $600, and extended Country Clean's cleaning contract for 3 years at the same price. The commission also noted 100% occupancy and scheduled a public hearing on the 5-Year PHA Plan for March 19.

• Approved minutes of January 16, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report (5-0)
• Approved monthly bills for Riverview Towers LLC, Reserve for Replacements, Housing Choice Voucher payments, and contractor payments (5-0)
• Selected Lopez Engineering as structural engineer for air handler replacement at $600 (5-0)
• Approved 3-year contract extension with Country Clean for cleaning services, April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2023 (5-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to review the bill listing and the audit report for the year ended June 30, 2019. The body will also consider special event requests from the Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club of Lapeer.

• Bill listing for February 17, 2020 in the amount of $1,636,936.27
• Audit Report for Year Ended 06/30/2019
• Special Event: Lapeer Area Chamber of Commerce
• Special Event: Kiwanis Club of Lapeer
• Appointments to Boards and Commissions

The Lapeer City Commission approved the February 17, 2020 bill listing of $1,636,936.27 and accepted the audit report for the year ended June 30, 2019. They also approved the consent agenda for two special events, re-appointed Cathy Malmrose to the Board of Review, and approved the meeting agenda and prior minutes. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely routine.

• Approved agenda for February 3, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 3 and February 8, 2020 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Lapeer Food Truck Festival and Kiwanis Rubber Duck Dash (unanimous)
• Approved bill listing of $1,636,936.27 (unanimous)
• Accepted audit report for year ended 06/30/2019 (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Cathy Malmrose to Board of Review until 01-01-2023 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on two rezoning requests and spend one hour discussing a Master Plan update. The body will also review minutes from January meetings and a joint training session report.

• Public hearing for Jeff Barber to rezone 24 & 30 E. Park Street from B-2 General Business to RM-1 Multiple Family
• Public hearing for DeShano Development Corporation to rezone part of parcel # L20-98-031-032-20 on Woodbridge Park Avenue from R-2 Single Family Residential to RM-2 Multiple Family Residential
• Master Plan Update discussion

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting for a workshop retreat at Hunters Creek Club. The agenda focuses on a discussion regarding council-manager relations led by City Manager Adam Smith.

• Discussion on Council-Manager Relations with City Manager Adam Smith

The Lapeer City Commission held a workshop-retreat on February 8, 2020, featuring a presentation on council-manager relations and discussions on strengthening relationships, improving processes, and reviewing 2019-2025 goals. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and discussion-focused.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was a workshop-retreat with general discussion

City Commission

The City Commission will review administrative reports including a permanent sewer line easement and business licenses. The body is also discussing updates to medical and recreational ordinances.

• Permanent Sewer Line Easement between City of Lapeer and Mayfield Township at Woodbridge Park Ave
• Secondhand Dealer Licenses for ecoATM, LLC
• Amendment to DDA Executive Director Employment Agreement
• Agreement with Clinton River Area Bike Association
• Public hearing setting for Community Development Block Grant – ICE Grant – Project #20809-2018

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request for a variance to canopy lettering size requirements. The board will also review minutes from the November 25, 2019 meeting.

• Variance request from Patrick Lawrence and Aver Sign Company for 2 ft. 5 ¾ in. canopy lettering at 910 S. Main Street (Speedy Q Markets)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss the adoption of the 2020 Main Street Community Service Plan. The board will also address board vacancies, the election of officers, and a loan for the Illuminate Lapeer Project.

• Adoption of 2020 Main Street Community Service Plan
• Illuminate Lapeer Project Loan
• Adoption of Section 125 Plan
• Amendment to Executive Director Employment Agreement
• Election of Officers and Board Vacancies

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to review administrative reports and departmental communications. Key items include a proposed amendment to the Youth Council Ordinance and updates on medical marihuana licenses.

• Ordinance Amendment: Chapter 67 (Youth Council Ordinance)
• Medical Marihuana Licenses update for provisioning centers, growers, processors, secure, transporters, and safety compliance facilities
• Fixed Asset Disposal
• Special Event: Human Development Commission
• Special Event: Lakestone Bank & Trust Annual Ice Cream Social

The Lapeer City Commission approved an amendment to Chapter 67 (Youth Council Ordinance) of the General Ordinances, with a unanimous roll call vote. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including special event requests for the Walk for Warmth and Lakestone Bank's Ice Cream Social, and a bill listing of $1,795,322.83. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted amendment to Chapter 67 (Youth Council Ordinance) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including fixed asset disposal and two special event requests (5-0)
• Approved bill listing for January 21, 2020 in the amount of $1,795,322.83 (5-0)
• Approved agenda for January 21, 2020 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the Regular Meeting held January 6, 2020 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The meeting includes a training session covering the purpose of plans, regulations, and basic roles. The agenda also lists public and commissioner comments.

• Training session on planning regulations and documents
• Discussion of meeting best practices and hot topics

The City Commission, Planning Commission, and DDA held a joint meeting on January 21, 2020, primarily for a training session led by consultant Caitlyn Habben. No formal decisions were made; the session covered the purpose of plans and regulations, roles of various bodies, meeting best practices, and hot topics like pole sign prohibitions and drive-through restaurant restrictions along M-24. Public comments were none, and the meeting adjourned without substantive action.

• Adjourned Planning Commission meeting at 8:27 p.m. (moved by RaCosta, supported by Kerbyson)
• Adjourned DDA meeting at 8:27 p.m. (moved by Osentoski, supported by Roodvoets)
• Adjourned City Commission meeting at 8:28 p.m. (moved by Cattane)

Downtown Development Authority

The City Commission, Planning Commission, and Downtown Development Authority held a joint meeting. The session was dedicated to a training program covering roles, regulations, and meeting best practices.

• Training session on purpose for plans and regulation
• Review of basic roles and flow
• Discussion of documents and meeting best practices

The City Commission, Planning Commission, and DDA held a joint meeting for a training session conducted by consultant Caitlyn Habben. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting covered roles, procedures, and discussion topics. The meeting adjourned without public comments or action items.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the joint meeting

Housing Commission

The Lapeer Housing Commission will review monthly financial reports and bills. The body is discussing the selection of a contractor for air handler replacement at Riverview Towers and a preliminary PHA Plan for 2020-2024.

• Contractor selection for Riverview Towers air handler replacement
• Preliminary approval of 5 Year/Annual PHA Plan 2020-2024
• Update to LHC Mission Statement effective 1/16/2020
• Approval of monthly bills for Riverview Towers LLC and Housing Choice Voucher programs

The Lapeer Housing Commission approved the preliminary 2020-2024 5 Year/Annual PHA Plan, updated the mission statement to reference the City of Lapeer Housing Ordinance, and allowed a Housing Choice Voucher client to continue in the program with a warning. Routine approvals included the December 2019 minutes, monthly financial report, and monthly bills. The air handler replacement project contractor selection was postponed pending additional engineering information.

• Approved preliminary 2020-2024 5 Year/Annual PHA Plan (4-0)
• Updated LHC Mission Statement to reference City of Lapeer Housing Ordinance Chapter 2, Article VI (4-0)
• Allowed HCV client to continue in program with warning of future termination (consensus)
• Approved December 19, 2019 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved Monthly Financial Report (4-0)
• Approved monthly bills for Riverview Towers LLC, Reserve for Replacements, Housing Choice Voucher, and Contractor Payments (4-0)
• Added agenda item H.1.b.(2) HCV Client Termination Consideration (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss site plan extensions and modifications. The body will also consider a special land use revocation and hold elections for commission officers.

• Site plan extension for Woodbridge Park Phase 2
• Metal roof review for Lapeer Infused at 111 W. Genesee
• Special land use revocation for Ya Eat Yet? (Alex Puckett)
• Elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Master Plan Update

City Commission

The City Commission will review the bill listing and various board minutes. The meeting includes updates on medical marihuana licensing and appointments to boards and commissions.

• Bill listing for $1,467,122.10
• Medical Marihuana Licenses Provisioning Center update
• Appointments to Boards and Commissions