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March 27, 2007

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by 5th Ward City Councilmember Andrew Frounfelker.
  3. Roll Call.
  4. Adoption of Agenda.
  5. Presentations/Proclamations.
    A. Presentation by C. Jan Markowski, City Assessor, on the subject of property values and taxes.
  6. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
  7. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 13, 2007.
    B. Approval of the request from Daryl Hoskins, Daryl's Downtown, for authorization for temporary outdoor service, add bar permit and dance and entertainment permit on May 25, June 8, June 15, June 22, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 4, August 17, and August 24, 2007, for a series of events. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Public Services, and Traffic Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
    C. Approval of the request from the Orthopaedic Rehab 8K Run/5K Walk Committee to hold their run/walk on City streets on Saturday, April 14, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., beginning and ending at Kuhl's Bell Tower Market, with police assistance at major intersections and closure of the south lane of Louis Glick Highway from Mechanic to Jackson Street, and Jackson Street from Louis Glick Highway to Michigan Avenue. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
    D. Approval of the request from Advance Packaging Corporation to conduct their 14th annual Advance Packaging 5000 5K Run/Walk on Friday, May 18, 2007, beginning at 7:00 p.m., with police assistance and closure of one westbound lane of E. High Street from Executive Drive to Elm Street. (Approval recommended by the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Public Services Departments. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
    E. Approval of the request from the Downtown Development Authority to conduct their Discover Downtown Again “DDA” Day at Bucky Harris Park, Blackman Park and throughout downtown on Saturday, April 28, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. (Approval recommended by the Traffic Engineering, Public Services and Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage is in place.)
    F. Approval of the request from the Downtown Development Authority to conduct their Summer Planting Day on Saturday, May 19, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in downtown Jackson and Bucky Harris Park. (Approval recommended by the Traffic Engineering, Public Services and Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage is in place.)
    G. Approval of the request from Foote Hospital Auxiliary to use five parking spaces in front of 151 W. Michigan Avenue for valet parking for their 71st Pink Ball, on Saturday, April 14, 2007. (Approval recommended by the Fire, Police and Traffic Engineering Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Insurance coverage received and approved.)
    H. Approval of Traffic Control Order Nos. 1943, 1944 and 1945, regarding parking on Wisner Street.
    I. Approval of the offer to purchase the City-owned property located at 322 W. Biddle Street, in the amount of $300.00, waive a development agreement, and authorize the Mayor to execute the Purchase Agreement, subject to minor modifications and approval by the City Attorney, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    J. Receipt of the City Engineer's report for street construction on Douglas Street from First Street to Woodbridge Street, and establishment of April 10, 2007, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing of necessity.
    K. Receipt of the City Engineer's report for street construction on Hibbard Avenue from Ganson Street to North Street, and establishment of April 10, 2007, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing of necessity.
    L. Receipt of the City Engineer's report for street construction on Morrell Street from Hupp Avenue to Elm Avenue, and establishment of April 10, 2007, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to hold a public hearing of necessity.
    M. Receipt of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) financial summary through February 2007.
  8. Committee Reports.
  9. Appointments.
    A. Approval of the Mayor's recommendation to appoint Bill Holda to the Downtown Development Authority for a four-year term, beginning March 30, 2007, and ending March 29, 2011.
  10. Public Hearings.
  11. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of a resolution recognizing the John George Home, Inc., 1501 E. Ganson Street, as a non-profit organization operating in the community for the purpose of obtaining a charitable gaming license.
  12. Ordinances.
  13. Other Business.
    A. Selection of City Affairs Committee member.
  14. New Business.
    A. Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to Bar Home Improvements, in the amount of $32,907.00, for the owner-occupied Community Development rehabilitation project located at 819 Eaton, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    B. Consideration of the request to approve the Redevelopment Renaissance Zone Development Agreement between the City and Eaton Aeroquip, Inc., authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s), and authorization for the City Attorney to make minor modifications to the document and to take any and all action necessary to effectuate this transaction, in accordance with the recommendation of the Community Development Director.
    C. Consideration of the request to approve the bid award to Pumps Plus, Inc., Farmington Hills, Michigan, for the purchase of two (2) booster pumps to be installed at the Southern Michigan Correctional Facility meter house, in the amount of $23,885.00 (paid by the state prison), in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services and the Purchasing Agent.
    D. Receipt of and discussion on a memorandum regarding prescription drug coverage changes for members of the City's Employee Retirement System (ERS) retirees.
    E. Consideration of the request to approve the low bid award to Rothenberger Company, Concord, Michigan, in the amount of $557,242.30, for the Milwaukee Street Reconstruction project, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
  15. City Councilmembers' Comments.
  16. Executive Session to discuss a legal opinion.
  17. Return to Open Session.
  18. Adjournment.