Allegan public meetings in 2021

City Council

The City Council will review several administrative requests, including budget schedules and a purchase order for Cronk Services. The body is also considering amendments to a development agreement and social district boundaries.

• Purchase Order for Cronk Services in the amount of $40,200
• Resolution 21.33 to amend Social District Boundaries
• Amendment to the Purchase and Development Agreement with 102 Brady, LLC
• Resolution 21.34 regarding the Standard Lighting Contract with Consumers Energy Company
• Appointment of Carleigh Ackerman to the Downtown Development Authority

The Allegan City Council approved several routine items, including a $40,200 purchase order for Cronk Services, a resolution amending the social district boundaries, and an amendment to the Purchase and Development Agreement with 102 Brady, LLC. All motions passed 7-0. The council also appointed Carleigh Ackerman to the Downtown Development Authority.

• Approved $40,200 purchase order for Cronk Services (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21.34 authorizing changes to Standard Lighting Contract with Consumers Energy (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21.33 amending Social District Boundaries (7-0)
• Amended Purchase and Development Agreement with 102 Brady, LLC (7-0)
• Approved Calendar Year 2022 Public Meeting Schedule (7-0)
• Approved FY2023 Budget Meeting Schedule (7-0)
• Appointed Carleigh Ackerman to Downtown Development Authority, term to expire Dec 31, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable and Payroll (7-0)

Study Session

The City Council is holding a study session to review financial reports and discuss infrastructure. No official actions are taken during this session.

• MDOT presentation and discussion regarding M89/Hubbard Street Realignment
• Review of FY2021 Audit Report
• Review of November 2021 Revenue and Expenditure Report

The City Council held a study session with MDOT about a proposed roundabout at M89 and Hubbard St, expressing concerns about semi-trucks, pedestrians, and traffic backups. Council requested MDOT conduct a study on the roundabout's effect on the Cedar St/Cutler traffic light. No formal decisions were made; the session was informational and procedural.

• Requested MDOT study on roundabout impact on Cedar St/Cutler traffic light
• Agreed to send thank-you cards to board/committee members by end of year
• Added Historic District Commission report to regular meeting agenda

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding city utilities and administrative provisions. The meeting includes requests for budget adjustments and the appointment of two members to the Board of Review.

• Resolution 21.30: Approving the Allegan Water Utility Policy
• Resolution 21.32: Changes to Consumers Contract
• Resolution 21.31: Establish Uniform Transfer Provision
• Request from Village Market to use the Riverfront stage free of charge
• Appointments of Betty McDaniel and Becky Rininger to the Board of Review

The Allegan City Council approved several routine items, including the 4th quarter budget adjustment report, Resolution 21.30 adopting the Allegan Water Utility Policy, Resolution 21.32 approving changes to the Consumers contract, and Resolution 21.31 establishing a uniform transfer provision. The council also appointed Betty McDaniel and Becky Rininger to the Board of Review, and approved a request from Village Market to use the Riverfront stage free of charge except for a $25 electric fee. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved 4th quarter budget adjustment report (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21.30 approving Allegan Water Utility Policy (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21.32 approving changes to Consumers contract (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21.31 establishing uniform transfer provision (5-0)
• Appointed Betty McDaniel to Board of Review, term to 12/31/2023 (5-0)
• Appointed Becky Rininger to Board of Review, term to 12/31/2024 (5-0)
• Approved Village Market use of Riverfront stage free, except $25 electric fee (5-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable and Payroll (5-0)

Study Session

The City Council is holding a study session to discuss ARPA fund requests and review the October 2021 Revenue and Expenditure Report. No official actions are taken during this session.

• Discussion regarding ARPA fund requests
• Review of October 2021 Revenue and Expenditure Report

The City Council held a study session with no public comment. Council members discussed the possibility of studying the Historic District Commission (HDC) to assess and potentially redefine its standards, with some members suggesting alignment with state law and fair application. They also generally agreed that ARPA funds should be allocated to the city's lost revenue, and City Manager Dye noted that Resolution 21.29 would be added to the regular meeting agenda. No formal decisions were made during the study session.

• Discussed potential study of the Historic District Commission for reform
• Agreed ARPA funds should be allocated to the city's lost revenue
• Noted Resolution 21.29 to be added to the regular meeting agenda

City Council

The City Council will review several purchase orders for city departments and the adoption of resolutions regarding the MERS program. The body will also consider an appointment to the Downtown Development Authority.

• Purchase order for AECOM in the amount of $360,000
• Purchase order for AXMAN, Inc. in the amount of $32,000
• Purchase order for BSA Software in the amount of $10,495
• Purchase order for Progressive Microtechnology INC in the amount of $5,944
• Appointment of Steve Tibbitts to the Downtown Development Authority

The City Council approved all items on the agenda, including several purchase orders and resolutions. The largest approval was a $360,000 purchase order for AECOM. The council also approved purchase orders for BSA software ($10,495), Progressive Microtechnology ($5,944), and AXMAN, Inc. ($32,000), and adopted resolutions related to MERS service credit purchases and an IFE application for Advance Architectural Products LLC.

• Approved the agenda with an added item (11F.4) by a 6-0 vote.
• Approved minutes from the November 8, 2021 study session and regular meeting, each by a 6-0 vote.
• Approved Accounts Payable and Payroll by a 6-0 vote.
• Approved a $10,495 purchase order for BSA software by a 6-0 vote.
• Approved a $5,944 purchase order for Progressive Microtechnology INC by a 6-0 vote.
• Approved a $32,000 purchase order for AXMAN, Inc. by a 6-0 vote.
• Adopted Resolution 21.27 (MERS service credit purchase) and Resolution 21.28 (authorized signatories) by 6-0 votes.
• Approved a $360,000 purchase order for AECOM and adopted Resolution 21.29 (IFE application for Advance Architectural Products LLC) by 6-0 votes.

City Council

The City Council will select its Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem and appoint a new City Clerk. The body is also reviewing a mobile health unit agreement and a purchase order for water utilities.

• Selection of Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem
• Purchase Order for Abonmarche in the amount of $37,350 for Water Utilities
• Agreement with Grand Rapids Red Project for a mobile health unit at Cutler St and Chestnut St
• Appointment of Michaela Kleehammer as City Clerk
• Appointment of Kristen Stein to Historic District Commission and Traci Perrigo to Planning Commission

The City Council approved the agenda and prior minutes, then re-elected Andrus as Mayor and Galloway as Mayor Pro-Tem. It approved a headstone preservation workshop, accounts payable, a $37,350 purchase order for Abonmarche, and authorized an agreement with Grand Rapids Red Project for a mobile health unit. The council also accepted a report on emergency repairs to Truck 235, appointed Kleehammer as City Clerk, and made two board appointments. All votes were unanimous except for two abstentions on the minutes approvals.

• Re-elected Andrus as Mayor (7-0)
• Re-elected Galloway as Mayor Pro-Tem (7-0)
• Approved headstone preservation workshop request (7-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable and Payroll (7-0)
• Approved $37,350 purchase order for Abonmarche (7-0)
• Authorized agreement with Grand Rapids Red Project for mobile health unit (7-0)
• Accepted report on emergency repairs to Truck 235 (7-0)
• Appointed Michaela Kleehammer as City Clerk (7-0)

Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss the M89 and Hubbard St realignment and review the Council Training & Ethics Ordinance. No action is taken during this study session.

• Discussion regarding M89 & Hubbard St Realignment
• Discussion regarding Council Training & Ethics Ordinance Review
• Review of Council Agenda

The City Council held a study session with no formal votes or decisions. Council members generally agreed that realigning the M89/M40 & Hubbard Street intersection is preferable to a traffic circle, with priority on improving service to Ely Street. Other topics included downtown trash cans, sidewalk maintenance, a missing sign, cemetery accessibility, and possibly relocating the veteran's memorial to Oakwood Cemetery.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during study session
• Council generally agreed realignment is best option for M89/Hubbard intersection

City Council

The City Council will conduct second readings and public hearings for three ordinances. These include changes to water and sewer utility codes and the elimination of the historic preservation chapter. The council will also consider a request for reduced rental rates for the Griswold Auditorium.

• Ordinance 498: changes to Chapter 29 Utilities Article II Water
• Ordinance 499: changes to Chapter 29 Utilities Article III Sewers and Drains
• Ordinance 500: eliminating Chapter 13 Historic Preservation
• Request from Allegan Heroes for reduced rate use of Griswold Auditorium
• Approval of Accounts Payable and Payroll

The Allegan City Council adopted two utility ordinances (498 and 499) and deadlocked 3-3 on Ordinance 500, which would have eliminated the Historic District Commission and Chapter 13 of the city code. A motion to table the ordinance also failed 3-3, so the ordinance remains pending. The council also approved a request to waive fees for Allegan Heroes' use of the Griswold Auditorium and approved accounts payable and payroll.

• Adopted Ordinance 498 (water utility changes) 6-0
• Adopted Ordinance 499 (sewer and drain changes) 6-0
• Motion to table Ordinance 500 (historic preservation elimination) failed 3-3
• Motion to adopt Ordinance 500 failed 3-3
• Approved no charge for Allegan Heroes' use of Griswold Auditorium 5-1
• Approved accounts payable and payroll 6-0

Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss several city planning and financial items. No formal actions will be taken during this session.

• Discussion regarding the elimination of the Allegan Historic District
• Discussion regarding the Downtown Streetscape Design Process
• Review of Revenue and Expenditure Report through September 2021

The study session was procedural only; no formal votes or decisions were taken. Council members discussed whether to disestablish or reform the Historic District Commission, with several members expressing support for reform and a demolition ordinance. Public comment urged the Council to protect historic districts.

• No formal decisions made during study session
• Discussed Ordinance 500, which would eliminate Chapter 13 – Historic Preservation
• Council member Redding proposed postponing decision on Ordinance 500
• Council members discussed reforming HDC and creating demolition ordinance

City Council

The City Council will hold first readings for ordinances regarding water and sewer utilities and the elimination of the Historic Preservation chapter. The body will also review several purchase orders and a union contract.

• Ordinance 500 to eliminate Chapter 13 Historic Preservation
• Ordinance 498 and 499 regarding Water and Sewer utilities
• Purchase order for Pitney Bowes for $6,625.60
• Purchase order for Plaster Perfection for $5,875 for Griswold Auditorium repairs
• Service Employees International Union 517M Contract

The Allegan City Council voted 5-1 to waive fees for the Allegan Chapter of the K'zoo Folklife Organization to use city parks for its concert series, after a motion to charge $25 for electric use failed 3-3. The council also approved several routine items, including a mutual aid agreement with the Allegan County Road Commission, a union contract with SEIU 517M, and purchase orders for a folding machine and plaster repairs. Public hearings were scheduled for October 25 on three ordinances, including one to eliminate the city's historic preservation chapter.

• Waived park fees for K'zoo Folklife concert series (5-1)
• Motion to charge $25 electric fee for concerts failed (3-3)
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance 498 (water utilities) Oct 25 (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance 499 (sewers/drains) Oct 25 (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance 500 (repeal historic preservation) Oct 25 (6-0)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Allegan County Road Commission (6-0)
• Approved SEIU 517M contract with City of Allegan (6-0)
• Approved $6,625.60 purchase order for Pitney Bowes folding machine (6-0)

Study Session

The City Council held a study session and agreed to move forward with immediate steps for the Griswold Auditorium, including obtaining a liquor license, remodeling the Marilla Lounge, and creating an ADA-accessible restroom. No formal votes were taken; the agreement was a consensus among council members. The council also discussed water and sewer ordinance changes, which will have a first reading on October 12 and a public hearing on October 25.

• Agreed to move forward with immediate Griswold Auditorium steps (liquor license, Marilla Lounge remodel, ADA restroom)
• Discussed water and sewer ordinance changes; first reading set for Oct 12, public hearing Oct 25
• Noted FY2022 overtime at 100% in revenue/expenditure report

City Council

The Allegan City Council approved the sale of Parcel 51-251-041-00 on Lowe St (6-0, Hanse abstaining) and adopted amendments to Ordinances 495 (marijuana signage), 496 (C-1 Central Business District development), and 497 (rezoning 225 Green St to R-3). The council also adopted Resolution 21.26 for a 425 Agreement with Allegan Township, all with no public comment. Additionally, the council approved special use permits for curbside pickup at Timber Cannabis Co. (5-2) and a marijuana retail store at 919 Marshall St (7-0), and directed staff to investigate disestablishing the Historic District and Commission.

• Approved sale of Parcel 51-251-041-00 on Lowe St (6-0, Hanse abstaining).
• Adopted amendments to Ordinance 495 regarding marijuana signage (7-0).
• Adopted amendments to Ordinance 496 regarding C-1 Central Business District development (7-0).
• Adopted amendments to Ordinance 497 rezoning 225 Green St from M-1 to R-3 (7-0).
• Adopted Resolution 21.26 for a 425 Agreement with Allegan Township (7-0).
• Approved Special Use Permit for curbside pickup at Timber Cannabis Co. (5-2).
• Approved Special Use Permit for a marijuana retail store at 919 Marshall St (7-0).
• Directed staff to investigate disestablishing the Historic District and Commission (7-0).