Allen Park meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Allen Park boards consider playground upgrades, dumpster enclosures, and security software

The Allen Park City Council was scheduled to consider a $166,311.38 purchase of playground equipment for two city parks during its July 28 meeting. The Downtown Development Authority also had items on its July 23 agenda, including a $60,500 reimbursement for new dumpster enclosures and a social media contract. Because only agendas are currently available and minutes have not yet been published, the outcomes of these proposed votes are not yet confirmed.

City Council

The City Council agenda for July 28 included a resolution to waive the bidding process and purchase playground equipment from Game Time for $166,311.38. The equipment is slated for Community Park and George & Dorothy Moore Park.

The council was also set to vote on a resolution to waive the bid and purchase key card security software from Actron for $54,117.26.

Other items on the agenda:

• A resolution to approve an outdoor event at 6721 Park Ave on August 21, 2026.
• A motion to accept and file financial updates and reports.

Downtown Development Authority

The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority met on July 23, with an agenda that included a vote to reimburse the City of Allen Park $60,500.00 for Savone Cement to build two brick dumpster enclosures on Mid Allen Road.

The board was also scheduled to vote on awarding a six-month agreement to Sadie Quagliotto Media Services for social media marketing at $3,500.00 per month.

Other agenda items:

• An update on the South Allen Road Redevelopment Project.
• Approval of the June financial report and July expenses.
• Public comments limited to DDA business.

Coming up

There are no upcoming meetings listed for Allen Park in the next 14 days.

Allen Park Boards Tackle Park Spending, Police Chief Pick, and Downtown Projects

Allen Park's City Council, Beautification Commission, and Downtown Development Authority all met over the past two weeks, with park improvements, a police chief appointment, and downtown trash enclosures among the biggest items on their agendas. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so the items below reflect what was scheduled for action, not confirmed outcomes.

City Council (July 14)

The council's agenda called for votes on more than $680,000 in park-related spending at Champaign & Brand Parks. The largest item was a sealed-bid award to Sinclair Recreation for fitness and playground equipment totaling $434,130. A separate sealed-bid award to Savone Cement for cement work at the same parks was listed at $248,040.

The agenda also included appointing Det. Lt. Jason Dobbertin as Police Chief at an annual salary of $120,802, and allocating $64,226 from the Wayne County Parks Millage Fund to build and construct the former AP Show "The Plaza."

Council members were also set to waive the competitive bid process for two purchases: letting Al's Asphalt repair and sealcoat the Allen Park Public Library for $16,432. Proposed short-term-rental and noise-control ordinances were listed for reading.

Beautification Commission (July 15)

This commission's agenda was lighter. Members were scheduled to approve minutes from June 17, 2026, discuss new ideas for community gardens and trees, and wrap up signage for the Beautification Awards.

Downtown Development Authority (July 23)

The DDA agenda centered on two spending items. The board was set to vote on reimbursing the City of Allen Park $60,500.00 for Savone Cement to build two brick dumpster enclosures on Mid Allen Road. It was also scheduled to vote on awarding a six-month agreement to Sadie Quagliotto Media Services for social media work at $3,500.00 per month.

Board members were also set to receive an update on the South Allen Road Redevelopment Project, accept the June financial report, and approve July expenses. Public comments were limited to DDA business.

Coming Up

City Council — Monday, July 28, 2026. The council will consider purchasing playground equipment from Game Time for $166,311.38 for Community Park and George & Dorothy Moore Park, with the bid process waived. Also on the agenda: a $54,117.26 key card security software upgrade from Actron, and a resolution to approve an outdoor event at 6721 Park Ave on August 21, 2026. Financial updates, consent agenda items, and public comment are also scheduled.

*Note: All recent meetings listed above are marked "agenda only" because minutes have not yet been published. Vote tallies and final outcomes were not available at the time of this report.*

Retirement Board approves Chief Feltz pension; Council set to vote on $682,000 in park contracts

The Allen Park Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees unanimously approved the retirement pension application for Chief of Police Eron Feltz, effective August 29, 2026, at its July 8 meeting. All agenda items were adopted without opposition.

APERS Board — July 8 (Decided)

The Retirement System Board approved the full consent agenda, including payments for pension administrator services ($630.00) and legal services ($1,620.60), totaling $2,250.60. The board also accepted the PNC Institutional Investment Update and approved PNC Strategic Portfolio Recommendations. An administrator update was adopted, which included a conference notice for the MAPERS Fall Conference in Kalamazoo. The meeting adjourned at 1:43 p.m. Every motion passed unanimously.

Festivities Commission — July 6 (No Decisions)

The July 6 Festivities Commission meeting agenda listed items including police staffing, a library donation, trash collection signage, booth layout, and beer tickets. However, the official minutes show no approvals, denials, votes, or other documented outcomes for any of these items. No substantive decisions were recorded.

City Council — July 14 (Agenda Only, Minutes Not Yet Published)

The Allen Park City Council is scheduled to vote on several significant contracts and appointments. Because minutes have not yet been published, the following items reflect what was on the agenda and have not been confirmed as decided:

• **Park equipment:** Awarding a sealed bid to Sinclair Recreation for fitness and playground equipment at Champaign & Brand Parks — $434,130.
• **Cement work:** Awarding a sealed bid to Savone Cement for cement work at Champaign & Brand Parks — $248,040.
• **Police Chief appointment:** Appointing Det. Lt. Jason Dobbertin as Police Chief at a salary of $120,802.
• **Wayne County Parks Millage:** Allocating $64,226 from the Wayne County Parks Millage Fund to build and construct the former AP Show "The Plaza."
• **Library sealcoating:** Waiving the bid process to allow Al's Asphalt to repair and sealcoat the Allen Park Library — $16,432.
• **Ordinances:** Readings of proposed short-term-rental and noise-control ordinances were also listed.

Residents should note that these items were on the agenda; official outcomes will be confirmed when minutes are published.

Beautification Commission — July 15 (Agenda Only)

The Beautification Commission was scheduled to approve minutes from June 17, 2026, discuss community garden and tree ideas, and wrap up Beautification Awards signage. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming Up

Downtown Development Authority — July 23: The DDA will vote on reimbursing the City of Allen Park $60,500.00 for Savone Cement to build two brick dumpster enclosures on Mid Allen Road, and on awarding a six-month agreement to Sadie Quagliotto Media Services at $3,500.00 per month for social media services. The board will also receive an update on the South Allen Road Redevelopment Project and consider approval of the June financial report and July expenses.