Allen Park public meetings in 2023
45 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority is considering several financial actions including facade improvement grants and streetlight contracts. The board will also review the 2024 meeting schedule and updated bylaws.
- 5th Amendment to Purchase Agreement for Biggby Coffee Project at 17410 Ecorse Road
- $4,793.50 grant for Roosevelt Lanes at 6701 Roosevelt Ave
- Up to $4,000 in additional legal fees for 6834 Park Avenue
- $5,060.00 contract with DTE for GFI receptacles on Ecorse Rd. streetlights
- $4,516.00 contract with DTE for GFI receptacles on S. Allen Rd. streetlights
Downtown Development Authority
The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will meet to review financial reports and approve several contracts. Key items include funding for street lighting upgrades and a facade improvement grant.
- $4,793.50 facade improvement grant for 6701 Roosevelt Ave.
- $5,060.00 DTE contract for GFI receptacles on Ecorse Rd. streetlights
- $4,516.00 DTE contract for GFI receptacles on S. Allen Rd. streetlights
- Up to $4,000 in additional legal fees for 6834 Park Avenue purchase
- 5th Amendment to Purchase Agreement for Biggby Coffee Project at 17410 Ecorse Road
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority is reviewing several facade improvement grant requests for local businesses. The board will also consider awarding contracts for snow removal services and holiday street light decorations.
- Facade Improvement Grant: $3,750 for Tuccini Orthodontic Labs at 6533 Allen Road
- Facade Improvement Grant: $6,621.50 for Dunleavy and Sons at 6004 Allen Road
- Facade Improvement Grant request from Anna’s Drapery & Design at 7307 Allen Road
- Facade Improvement Grant request from Roosevelt Lanes at 6701 Roosevelt Ave.
- Contract award for snow removal services (November 2023 – April 2024) to John’s Lawn Maintenance & Snow Removal
October 26, 2023
The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will discuss and vote on releasing facade improvement grants, awarding a snow removal contract, and other routine business.
- $3,750 facade grant for Tuccini Orthodontic Labs at 6533 Allen Road
- $6,621.50 facade grant for Dunleavy and Sons at 6004 Allen Road
- Grant request from Anna’s Drapery & Design at 7309 Allen Road
- Grant request from Roosevelt Lanes at 6701 Roosevelt Ave.
- $ contract with John’s Lawn Maintenance for snow removal
Admin Report
The City Administrator's report provided status updates on road reconstruction and concrete sectioning projects. The document also listed upcoming community events and employee milestones. No legislative decisions or votes were recorded.
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Administrator provided a status report on various road reconstruction and concrete projects. The report noted the receipt of a federal grant for police vests and DDA funding for park and library projects. No formal council votes or decisions were recorded in this document.
Downtown Development Authority
The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority is reviewing several funding requests for local projects. Proposed items include park improvements, a library story walk, and facade improvement grants for local businesses.
- $70,500 in DDA funds for Community Park (formerly Gahona Park) Improvements Project
- $6,621.50 facade improvement grant for 6004 Allen Road (Dunleavy and Sons)
- $3,750 facade improvement grant for 6533 Alleri Road (Tuccini Orthodontic Labs)
- $1,350 in DDA funds for the Allen Park Public Library Story Walk Project
- $500 in DDA funds for the Park Avenue Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Festival
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Administrator briefed Council on the status of several public works projects, including reconstruction on Rosedale Boulevard, water main replacement on Reeck Road, and completion of concrete work on Paris Avenue. Updates were also given on park improvements, upcoming community events, and employee service milestones. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority approved two facade grant reimbursements and a contract for DTE to install receptacles on street lights. The board also approved a third amendment to a purchase agreement for a property on Ecorse Road.
- Approved $1,348.00 Facade Grant for Planned Choices at 4517 Allen Road (unanimous)
- Approved $2,000.00 Facade Grant for May’s Bakery at 6617 Allen Road (unanimous)
- Approved Third Amendment to Purchase Agreement for 17410 Ecorse Road (unanimous)
- Approved $5,600.00 for DTE to install 56 GFI receptacles on N. Allen street lights (unanimous)
- Approved July 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved financial report and expenses (unanimous)
Downtown Development Authority
The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss facade improvement grants for local businesses and a proposal from DTE regarding street lights. The board will also review financial reports and a purchase agreement amendment for 17410 Ecorse Road.
- $1,348.00 Facade Improvement Grant for Planned Choices at 4517 Allen Road
- $2,000.00 Facade Improvement Grant for May’s Bakery at 6617 Allen Road
- DTE proposal to install GFI receptacles on 56 N. Allen Road street lights for $5,600
- Third Amendment to Purchase Agreement for 17410 Ecorse Road
Downtown Development Authority
The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority is conducting a public information meeting to present its finances and recent accomplishments. The meeting also includes a public hearing limited to DDA business.
- Presentation of DDA Finances and Accomplishments
- Public Hearing on DDA business
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The provided document is a report from the Finance Director to the City Council. It contains status updates on various reconstruction and maintenance projects; no substantive decisions or votes were recorded.
Admin Report
The City Administrator's report detailed the progress of several reconstruction projects, including Rosedale Boulevard and Paris Avenue. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded in this report.
Downtown Development Authority
The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve the June 2023 financial reports and expenses. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a DTE street light proposal and updates from various committees.
- Approval of June 2023 expenses and financial reports
- DTE Street Light Proposal
- Update on Bylaws Committee
- Update on Resignation of Executive Assistant/Special Events Coordinator
Downtown Development Authority
The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular July 27, 2023 meeting, covering approval of the June 2023 financial report and expenses, a DTE street light proposal, and updates from committees and staff. The agenda also includes reports on the vacant building registry, projects list, and personnel matters, with votes required on the agenda, minutes, and financials.
- Approval of June 2023 expenses and financial reports
- DTE Street Light Proposal
- Vacant Building Registry update
- Update on resignation of Executive Assistant/Special Events Coordinator
- Bylaws Committee update
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority accepted a street light proposal from DTE and approved funding for a logo contest and a visitor guide. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and the current financial report.
- Accepted DTE street light proposal (9-1)
- Approved logo contest with budget not to exceed $1,000 (unanimous)
- Approved DDA Visitor Guide with budget not to exceed $8,500 (unanimous)
- Approved June 22, 2023 meeting minutes (7-1)
- Approved expenses and accepted financial report (unanimous)
Admin Report
The City Administrator's report detailed the progress of several reconstruction and repair projects, including the scheduled reopening of Rosedale Boulevard and Paris Avenue. The report also noted upcoming staff training and a memorial grant kickoff event.
Festivities Commission
The Commission finalized food vendors and approved a $2,000 fee for garbage collection. Members coordinated logistics for street marking, signage, and the Tin Can Raffle.
- Approved $2,000 garbage collection fee (Motion passed)
- Finalized Greek, Italian, and Coffee Bean food vendors
- Confirmed beer and ice will be provided with assistance from Nick
- Confirmed all band contracts are received
Admin Report
The City Administrator's report detailed the progress of several infrastructure projects, including the Rosedale Boulevard, Reeck Road, and Paris Avenue reconstructions. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded in this report.
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Administrator reported on the progress of reconstruction projects on Rosedale Boulevard, Reeck Road, and Paris Avenue. The Parks & Recreation Department will restrict Community Center entrance access from White Street starting July 1.
- Restricted White Street entrance to Community Center from 4:00 PM effective July 1 through September 1
Downtown Development Authority
The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority is reviewing a proposal to fund eight Flock cameras for the Police Department within the DDA district. The board will also consider authorizing staff to submit an America in Bloom grant application.
- Approval of funding for 8 Flock Cameras for the Police Department
- Proposal to submit America in Bloom grant
- Approval of May 2023 expenses and financial reports
- Review of May 2023 DDA financial report showing total revenues of $965,201.18
Downtown Development Authority
The DDA approved the purchase of 8 Flock cameras for the Police Department to be located within the DDA District. The board also accepted the financial report and approved expenses, noting the budget is approximately $650,000 below projections.
- Approved funding for 8 Flock Cameras for the Police Department (Unanimous)
- Approved expenses and accepted financial report (Unanimous)
- Approved May 25, 2023 meeting minutes with five corrections (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda with item #10 stricken (Unanimous)
Admin Report
The City Administrator's report provided status updates on reconstruction projects for Rosedale Boulevard, Reeck Road, and Paris Avenue. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in this report.
Downtown Development Authority
The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will meet to review April 2023 expenses and financial reports. The board will also vote on purchasing Flock Cameras for the Police Department and approving 50/50 raffles for 2023 special events.
- Approval of April 2023 expenses and financial reports
- Purchase of Flock Cameras for the Police Department
- Proposal to conduct 50/50 raffles at DDA Special Events in 2023
Admin Report
The City Administrator's report provides status updates on several infrastructure projects. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in this report.
Admin Report
The City Administrator's report provides status updates on several infrastructure projects. No formal decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded in this report.
Regular Board Meeting
The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority board will not renew its current office lease and will instead enter an agreement for space inside City Hall starting July 1, 2023. The board also approved the FY 2023-2024 operating budget and several local development items.
- Agreement for DDA office space in City Hall at a cost not to exceed $7,500 annually
- Approval of the FY 2023-2024 DDA operating budget
- $10,000 facade grant disbursement for 17001 Southfield Road
- Payment for paving three alleys in May 2023
- Approval of street banner applications for several local high schools
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Administrator reported on the progress of several infrastructure projects, including the Rosedale Boulevard reconstruction and water main replacements on Reeck Road and Paris Avenue. No formal council votes or legislative decisions were recorded in this report.
Beautification Commission
The commission selected a vendor for flowerbed signs and coordinated logistics for the Good Neighbor Saturday Earth Day cleanup. Members also discussed the management of the Adopt-A-Flowerbed program and social media outreach.
- Approved Malko Media quote for flowerbed signs at $70 per sign (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from 3/15/23
Admin Report
The City Administrator provided updates on various infrastructure projects, including water main replacement and park renovations. The DDA Board decided not to renew its Allen Road office lease, moving staff to City Hall.
- DDA Board voted not to renew lease for Allen Road office
Admin Report
The City Administrator provided updates on state and federal funding requests for paving and utilities. The DDA approved the paving of three specific alleys for 2023. The Police Department launched the PowerEngage feedback program.
- DDA approved paving alleys from Champaign Road to Belmont Avenue, Meyer Avenue to Dasher Avenue, and Dasher Avenue to Horger Avenue
- Police Department launched PowerEngage feedback program
Downtown Development Authority
The DDA Board will meet to review financial reports and the proposed operating budget for fiscal year 2023–2024. The agenda includes several action items regarding district maintenance and local business support.
- $10,000 facade grant for 17001 Southfield Road
- Paving of three alleys in May 2023
- Proposed DDA Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023–2024
- Street banner applications for Allen Park High School and Cabrini High School
- Non-renewal of the lease for the DDA office at 6543 Allen Road
Downtown Development Authority
The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget and office space lease options. The board is also reviewing several district improvement items including street banners, advertising, and alley paving.
- Approval of Park Avenue Street Banners for Allen Park High School and Cabrini High School
- Approval to pave three alleys in May 2023 using Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget funds
- $10,000 Facade Grant disbursement for 17001 Southfield Road (Marathon Gas Station)
- Discussion of DDA office lease renewal at 6543 Allen Road or relocation to City Hall
- Review of the proposed DDA Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Beautification Commission
The Commission approved the February 15, 2023 agenda and minutes. Members discussed recruitment and promotion efforts for the 'Good Neighbor Saturday' event scheduled for April 22, 2023. Don Graham announced he will no longer run the 'Adopt a Flowerbed' program.
- Approved Agenda from 2/15/2023
- Approved Minutes of 2/15/2023
- Don Graham will no longer run the 'Adopt a Flowerbed' program
Admin Report
The City Administrator provided updates on grant submissions, staff training, and local events. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded in this report.
Admin Report
The City Administrator provided updates on personnel hires and facility maintenance. No formal votes or legislative decisions were recorded in this report.
- Hired Colin Guitar as Public Service Worker on February 21
- Hired Trevor Deon as EMT-P on February 24
- Scheduled Ice Arena bleacher replacement to start March 6
Admin Report
The City Administrator provided a report on grants received from the DCC Brownfield Consortium for four specific projects. The report also included scheduling for street reconstruction and upcoming DDA events. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in this report.
Festivities Commission
The Commission approved a resolution to purchase a gator for use by the Department of Public Services, the Building department, and for the street fair. The cost of the vehicle is not to exceed $10,000.
- Approved purchase of a gator for DPS, Building department, and street fair not to exceed $10,000
Local Officers Compensation Board
The Local Officers Compensation Commission is meeting to discuss information requested from the administration and may take actions. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.
- Discussion of information requested by commission and provided by administration
- Approval of minutes from January 12, 2023
- Public comments period
Local Officers Compensation Board
The Local Officers Compensation Commission will meet to discuss information requested from the city administration and may take action. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and public comments.
- Discussion of information requested by the Commission and provided by the Administration
- Approval of minutes from January 12, 2023
- Public comments opportunity
Allen Park, Michigan - City Council
The City Administrator provided a report on city operations, including grant funding for a former dry cleaner and fire department gear. No formal council votes or legislative decisions were recorded in this report.
Festivities Commission
The provided record consists of email correspondence transmitting meeting minutes. The actual content of the minutes was not included in the text, resulting in no recorded decisions.
Local Officers Compensation Board
The Local Officers Compensation Board elected its leadership and reviewed salary data for the Mayor, Council, Clerk, and Treasurer. Members requested additional information from the City Attorney and budget documents to assist in their review.
- Appointed Timothy Estheimer as Chairperson (Adopted 23-0112-0001)
- Appointed Robert McLachlan as Vice Chairperson (Adopted 23-0112-0002)
Local Officers Compensation Board
The Local Officers Compensation Commission is meeting to nominate and elect a chairperson, discuss the commission's role, and hear public comments. No specific compensation items or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Nomination and election of a chairperson
- Discussion of the commission's role and information
- Public comments will be heard
- Next meeting dates to be set
Admin Report
The City Administrator reported that the Finance Department will begin the 2023-24 budget process. The report noted a 10-year service milestone for an Assessing Department employee and a scheduled closure for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.