Allen Park public meetings in 2022
33 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Administrator reported that Paris Avenue from Allen Road to the dead-end past Laurence Avenue was selected for full reconstruction and water main replacement in 2023. The report also noted upcoming holiday closures for City Hall.
- Selected Paris Avenue (Allen Road to dead-end past Laurence Avenue) for 2023 Street Improvement Program reconstruction and water main replacement
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The provided document is a City Administrator's report rather than meeting minutes. It contains status updates on city projects and holiday closures, but records no council decisions, votes, or formal actions.
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The provided document is a City Administrator's report rather than meeting minutes. It contains status updates on city projects and administrative notices; no formal council decisions or votes are recorded.
Historical Commission
The Allen Park Historical Commission will discuss ongoing museum renovations, including windows, landscaping, and a handicap ramp, and will hold elections for board positions including Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-Chair, and Chair.
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The provided document is a City Administrator's report rather than meeting minutes. It lists the status of various street, water, and park projects, but records no council decisions, votes, or legislative actions.
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The provided document is a City Administrator's report rather than meeting minutes. It contains status updates on street improvements, water main restoration, and community projects, but records no formal council decisions or votes.
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The city administrator provided an update on several infrastructure projects, including concrete pouring on Philomene Boulevard, sidewalk replacement on Winona Avenue, and paving on Arno Avenue. No formal votes or decisions were taken by the council; the report was informational only.
- No decisions made; report was informational only
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The city administrator's report to council covered ongoing infrastructure work, including concrete pouring on Philomene Boulevard, water main replacement on Winona Avenue, and a new concrete sectioning project on White Avenue. A regional grant will provide new turnout gear for the fire department, valued at approximately $88,000 with a 10% city match. No formal council votes or decisions were recorded; the report is informational only.
- No formal decisions made; report is informational
Historical Commission
The commission will review the August 16, 2022 minutes and the escrow account financial report. Discussion includes updates on community programs and progress regarding the HOPE Grant historical sign.
- Financial Report for Escrow Account
- Cop on The Block event update
- Made in Michigan Festival update
- Christmas Tea update
- HOPE Grant historical sign update
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The city administrator's report to the council covered progress on street improvements, concrete work, water main replacement, and park projects, along with donations and upcoming events. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.
- No formal decisions or votes were taken during this report.
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Administrator reported on multiple infrastructure projects, including concrete and asphalt work, water main replacement, and a $9.5 million Michigan Transportation Fund bond and $2.5 million Capital Improvement Bond closing scheduled for September 1st. No formal votes or decisions were taken by the Council; the report was informational only.
- No decisions made; report received for information only
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The city administrator reported on several ongoing infrastructure projects and department updates. No formal votes or decisions were taken by the council during this report. The Fire Department's ISO rating improved from 5 to 4, which may lower business and residential fire insurance rates.
- No formal decisions made; report only
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Council received the City Administrator's report for July 26, 2022, which detailed ongoing street improvements, including a major concrete pour on Rosedale Boulevard and storm sewer work on Park Avenue. No formal decisions were made; the report was informational only.
- No formal decisions made; report was informational only
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Council received the City Administrator's report for July 12, 2022, which detailed ongoing street improvements, including storm sewer work on Rosedale Boulevard and concrete reconstruction on Wick Road. The report also announced a police car auction, a Touch-a-Truck event, and the upcoming Allen Park Street Fair. No formal decisions were made; the report was informational only.
- Received City Administrator's report (no vote recorded)
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Council received the City Administrator's report covering upcoming street improvements, water main replacement, and an MDOT backup generator project. No formal decisions or votes were taken during this report; it was informational only.
- No formal decisions or votes recorded; report was informational only
Festivities Commission
The Festivities Commission voted to sponsor three Flock cameras at a cost of $8,550 for installation and monitoring, plus renewal for three additional years at $2,500 each, with placement left to the Police Chief. They also approved $225 for residential Beautification Awards plaques and up to $150 for Facebook ads promoting the Street Fair. Other items discussed included a double-sided welcome sign, road closure logistics, and event rentals.
- Approved sponsorship of 3 Flock cameras at $8,550 plus 3-year renewal at $2,500 each (5-0)
- Approved $225 donation for 8x10 Beautification Awards plaques for residential awards (5-0)
- Approved up to $150 for Facebook ads to promote the Street Fair (5-0)
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Council received the City Administrator's Report, which detailed upcoming infrastructure projects and community events. No formal votes or decisions were taken during this report; it was informational only.
- Received City Administrator's Report (no vote recorded)
Festivities Commission
The Allen Park Festivities Commission heard requests from Prestige Banquet Facility and Nancy Knick for the upcoming fair. It denied a Kid Zone with bounce houses, citing a prior unanimous vote against them due to COVID and liability concerns. The commission agreed to provide a letter of recommendation for a police grant and discussed Flock cameras.
- Denied Kid Zone and bounce houses for the fair, citing prior unanimous vote against them
- Agreed to provide letter of recommendation for police grant
- Discussed Flock cameras; no decision made
- Prestige Banquet Facility to submit booth application under AP Business section
Beautification Commission
The Beautification Commission voted to take over the city's adopt-a-flower-bed program, with Commissioner Don Graham chairing the effort. The commission also discussed a potential parking fundraiser partnership with the Historical Commission during the street fair, but no decision was made pending further discussion.
- Approved taking over adopt-a-flower-bed program (unanimous)
- Don Graham appointed to chair adopt-a-flower-bed program
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Administrator's report to Council outlined upcoming infrastructure work, including storm sewer improvements starting June 20 and a water main replacement in July. It also noted Police Chief Chris Egan's new roles in the Downriver Mutual Aid Task Force, a cost-saving service share with Taylor, and employee service milestones. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in this report.
- No formal decisions or votes recorded in this report
Brownfield Redevelpment Authority
The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will meet to review and approve funds for Ford Land and Meijer. These actions are based on an amended Brownfield Agreement.
- Review and approval of funds to Ford Land and Meijer per amended Brownfield Agreement
- Approval of minutes from December 8, 2021
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Administrator's report to the Council covered upcoming storm sewer work on three streets, ongoing utility repairs, a fire department awards ceremony, a Cityworks award, a credit card provider change, and the APAC parade. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in this report.
- No formal decisions or votes were recorded in this report
Festivities Commission
The Allen Park Festivities Commission met to plan the upcoming fair, discussing vendor recruitment, sponsorships, and entertainment. They reviewed yard sign costs, sponsorship levels, and beer pricing, and assigned outreach tasks to members. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussed and assigned for follow-up.
- Discussed exhibitor fees: 10x10 spots at $1,000, Bobba Tea truck at $1,200 plus electricity, Smoothie truck at $1,200 plus electricity, Lamb Chop truck at $1,200 plus electricity
- Reviewed yard sign costs: $4.38 each, 100 signs for $599.00
- Discussed sponsorship levels: $3,000 web/shuttle bus, $5,000 stage, $10,000 fair sponsor with 5 billboards
- Assigned Cindy to outreach for tents, golf carts, ice, security, vendor setup, porta potties, and beer tickets
- Set beer prices at $5.00 for IPA, Labatt Blue Light, Bud Light, Mich Ultra, Bud, and Labatt; added seltzers and alcohol soda
- Tentative entertainment: Friday Wildside 5-7:30, Phoenix Theory 8-11; Saturday Category 5 5-7:30, Cruzin Jupiter 8-11 (pending contracts)
- Tina to send vendor invitations and sponsorship requests
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Council received the City Administrator's report covering the ongoing I-94 ramp closure, DTE utility work, Kennedy Park playground construction funded by a $233,500 CDBG grant, and the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget. No formal decisions were made during this report.
- Received City Administrator's report on I-94 ramp closure and detour
- Noted DTE meter relocation and service line replacement program for 2022
- Acknowledged Kennedy Park playground construction funded by $233,500 CDBG grant
- Received proposed FY 2022-2023 budget for review
Festivities Commission
The Festivities Commission approved replacing the city sign at Pelham and Allen Road with a 9'x6' double-sided sign for $5,834. They also approved providing up to $500 to the Police Department for giveaways at the Street Fair. The commission discussed billboard versus lawn sign advertising and will decide at the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved replacing city sign at Pelham and Allen Road with 9'x6' double-sided sign for $5,834 (motion passed)
- Approved providing Police Department up to $500 for Street Fair giveaways (motion passed)
- Voted to use option 3 for Pocket Park Sign for Bob Stites, including Michigan Football Helmet on plaque
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Council received the City Administrator's report for April 12, 2022, which included no formal decisions or votes. The report noted an upcoming road closure, the activation of police body cameras, and a community event.
- No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Council meeting on March 22, 2022, consisted of the City Administrator's report and correspondence; no formal decisions or votes were recorded. The report covered progress on the lead water service replacement program, a GLWA water meter project that caused 14 water main breaks, and upcoming street and water main projects. The council also received a letter to Governor Whitmer regarding Highland Park's unpaid water and sewer charges, which have cost Allen Park an estimated $198,900.
- No formal decisions or votes recorded in minutes
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Council received the Finance Director's report covering administrative actions and updates. No formal votes or decisions were taken by the Council during this report; it was informational only. The report noted the start of the lead line replacement program funded by a state grant, approval of an outdoor storage area for Great Lakes Ace, and the beginning of the Home Sale Inspection program.
- Approved outdoor storage area for Great Lakes Ace through September 12 (administrative, March 1)
- Began lead line replacement program funded by Financially Distressed Cities Villages and Townships grant
- Started Home Sale Inspection program requiring Certificate of Occupancy for homes listed as of March 1
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Council received the City Administrator's report noting a road closure on Roosevelt Avenue starting February 24 for about 14 days, plus restoration time, due to Corby Energy Services work for DTE. The report also announced Tom Murray's election as Vice-Chair of the DCC DPW-DPS Consortium Group, the start of the Home Sale Inspection program on March 1, and employee service milestones. No formal decisions were made by the Council in this report.
- Noted Roosevelt Avenue road closure starting Feb. 24 for DTE work by Corby Energy Services
- Acknowledged Tom Murray's election as Vice-Chair of the DCC DPW-DPS Consortium Group
- Confirmed Home Sale Inspection program start on March 1
- Noted employee service milestones for James Kolusk (15 years) and Tajuanna Barnes (5 years)
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Administrator's report was presented to the Council, covering a police sled race fundraiser that raised over $10,000 for charities, the start of the Junior Pistons Basketball Program, and the submission of five CDBG grant applications for various projects. No formal decisions were made by the Council during this report.
- No formal decisions made; report only
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Administrator's report to Council noted the closing of the sale of the old DPS 4-acre site on January 14, with a deposit of $666,865 confirmed. Other updates included a $5,000 donation from Meijer to support the police overdose team, a library grant, and ongoing preparations for an HVAC maintenance contract RFP. No formal decisions were made by the Council in this report.
- Closed sale of old DPS 4-acre site (deposit $666,865 confirmed)
Beautification Commission
The commission approved the November 17, 2021 minutes with a date correction, reappointed Maureen Stauder to a new 5-year term, and elected officers for 2022. They also planned several events, including a Good Neighbor Saturday and cleanup dates, and decided not to have a booth at the 2022 Street Fair.
- Approved November 17, 2021 minutes with date amendment (motion by Dan Smith, seconded by Kyle Waligora)
- Reappointed Maureen Stauder to a 5-year term
- Elected Cathy Collier as Chairperson, Kyle Waligora as Vice Chairperson, Dan Smith as Secretary
- Scheduled Good Neighbor Saturday for April 23rd in collaboration with Allen Park schools
- Set cleanup dates for May, June, August, September, October (locations TBD)
- Planned Residential Beautification Awards applications for June, presentation in August
- Decided not to have a booth at the 2022 Street Fair
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Administrator reported that the FY 2022 Distressed Communities Grant application was submitted, covering two projects: replacing 40 lead water service lines and the Old Goddard Road water main. The council took no formal action; the report was informational only.
- Submitted FY 2022 Distressed Communities Grant for lead service line replacement ($270,000 requested, $90,000 city match)
- Submitted FY 2022 Distressed Communities Grant for Old Goddard Road water main replacement ($771,840 requested, $192,160 city match)