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April 22, 2008

AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

  1. Call to Order.
  2. Pledge of Allegiance - Invocation by Andrew R. Frounfelker, 5th Ward City Councilmember.
  3. Roll Call.
  4. Adoption of Agenda.
  5. Presentations/Proclamations.
    A. Presentation by Jackson Transportation Authority representatives giving a status report.
  6. Citizen Comments. (3-Minute Limit)
  7. Consent Calendar.
    A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 8, 2008.
    B. Approval of the minutes of the special City Council meeting Goal Setting Workshop of April 15, 2008.
    C. Approval of the miscellaneous City license renewals for the year expiring April 30, 2009, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Clerk.
    D. Approval of the request from the Polish Legion of American Veterans Post No. 83 to conduct their annual Poppy Days solicitation at various locations throughout the City from Friday, May 2, 2008, through Sunday, May 4, 2008.
    E. Approval of the request from the Fitness Council of Jackson to hold a Smart Commute Day Lunch Party at Bucky Harris Park on Friday, May 16, 2008, beginning at 11:30 a.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Public Services, Parks/Forestry Departments and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance received.)
    F. Approval of the request from Jackson County Parks to close Brown Street at Randolph Street and Denton Road on Saturday, May 24, Thursday, July 3 and Saturday, August 30, 2008 (rain dates, May 25, July 5 and August 31, respectively), from 9:00 a.m. until midnight, to conduct the 2008 Fireworks Display at Cascade Falls Park. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire and Traffic Engineering Departments. Proper insurance coverage received.)
    G. Approval of the request from Jackson County Parks to close Brown Street at Randolph Street and Denton Road on Friday, August 22, 2008, at 8:00 a.m. through Sunday, August 24, 2008, at 6:00 p.m., for the annual Civil War Muster. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire and Traffic Engineering Departments. Proper insurance coverage received.)
    H. Approval of the request from the Recreation Department to close the following streets within Ella Sharp Park on June 14 for the Jackson Iron Kids Triathlon (7:00 a.m. until noon) and June 21 for the Tin Man Triathlon (6:00 a.m. until noon): Oakwood at Maplewood Dr., Maplewood Dr. at Birchwood, Birchwood at Elmdale Dr., and E. Hickory at Elmdale Dr.
    I. Approval of the request from Salon Breath & Spa to close the eastern portion of Lot #8 on Saturday, May 10, 2008, from noon until 5 p.m., to conduct their Spring Fling event. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Works Departments and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage received.)
    J. Approval of the request to terminate the Citywide Mowing Contract 2007-2008 with A-One Lawn Care, in accordance with the recommendation of the Director of Public Services, and the Purchasing Agent.
    K. Approval of Traffic Control Order (TCO) No. 1978, for the installation of Autistic Child signs on Audubon Avenue between S. West Avenue and the Parkway Drive, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    L. Receipt of actuarial valuations as of June 30, 2007, communication from the Boards of Trustees of the City of Jackson Employees Retirement System, Act 345 Retirement System and City of Jackson Policemen's and Firemen's Pension System, and certifying funding necessary for fiscal year 2008-2009.
    M. Receipt of the Community Development Department CDBG Financial Summary through March 31, 2008.
    N. Receipt of Community Development Department Quarterly Activity Reports for the first three quarters of the 2007/2008 fiscal year.
  8. Committee Reports.
  9. Appointments.
    A. Consideration of the request to appoint Clifford D. LaRoe to the City of Jackson Employees Retirement System filling a vacancy, beginning immediately and ending August 31, 2009, in accordance with the recommendation of the Employees Retirement System Board.
  10. Public Hearings.
    Recess as a City Council and convene as a Board of Review

    A. Public hearing on Special Assessment Roll No. 3348 for water main and street construction on Hibbard Street from Ganson Street to North Street.
    1. Resolution confirming Special Assessment Roll No. 3348.

    Adjourn as a Board of Review and reconvene as City Council
  11. Resolutions.
    A. Consideration of a resolution honoring Lynne Loftis, Ella Sharp Museum Director, for 35 years of service upon her retirement.
    B. Consideration of a resolution approving the cost agreements with the Michigan Department of Transportation for shared maintenance work on certain traffic signals in the City of Jackson, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate document(s) for traffic signal control as prepared by the Michigan Department of Transportation, in accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer.
    C. Consideration of a resolution amending the City's Personnel Policy regarding harassment, in accordance with the recommendation of the Rules and Personnel Committee, the Personnel & Labor Relations Director and the City Manager.
    D. Consideration of a resolution amending the 2007/2008 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Budget for the Citywide Spring Clean-up.
    E.* Consideration of a resolution naming the City of Jackson as the applicant of record for a grant application on behalf of Armory Arts Village to the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, in the amount of $9,000.00 for an entry structure, Armory Arts Village has secured the matching dollars, and authorization for the City Engineer to execute the appropriate document(s).
  12. Ordinances.
  13. Other Business.
  14. New Business.
    A. Consideration of the request to approve the second and final renewal to the contract with Unifirst Corporation, Pontiac, Michigan, in the amount of $34,923.72, for rental uniforms and laundry service for certain City departments, and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of City department committee members and the Purchasing Agent.
    B. Consideration of the request to approve the first renewal to the contract with Belden Asphalt, Jackson, in the amount of $79,375.00, for pavement repair services, and authorization of the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the appropriate contract document(s), in accordance with the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent and the Director of Public Services.
    C. Consideration of the final allocations for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funding for fiscal year 2008-2009.
    D. Consideration to approve the request from the Crazy Cowboy, LLC to hold a Saddle Up Biker Bash, June 6, 7, and 8, 2008, and to close Mechanic Street from Cortland Street to Washington Avenue, beginning at 3:00 p.m., on Friday, June 6th through 2:00 a.m., on Sunday, June 8th. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire and Traffic Engineering Departments. The Public Services Department and Downtown Development Authority recommend approval with contingencies. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage. Insurance company requires purchase of non-refundable special event insurance.
    E. Consideration to approve the request from the Crazy Cowboy, LLC to hold a NASCAR -- Mechanic Street Block event June 13, 14, and 15, 2008, and to close Mechanic Street from Cortland Street to Washington Avenue, beginning at 3:00 p.m., on Friday, June 13th through 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 15th. (Recommended approval received from the Police and Fire Departments. The Traffic Engineering, Public Services Departments and the Downtown Development Authority recommend approval with contingencies. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage. Insurance company requires purchase of non-refundable special event insurance.)
    F. Consideration to approve the request from the Crazy Cowboy, LLC to hold a Sizzlin Summer Mechanic Street event on July 25, 26, and 27, 2008, and to close Mechanic Street from Cortland Street to Washington Avenue, beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 25th through 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 27th. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire and Traffic Engineering Departments. The Public Services Department and Downtown Development Authority recommend approval with contingencies. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage. Insurance company requires purchase of non-refundable special event insurance.)
    G. Consideration to approve the request from the Crazy Cowboy, LLC to hold a NASCAR -- Mechanic Street Block event August 15, 16, and 17, 2008, and to close Mechanic Street from Cortland Street to Washington Avenue, beginning at 3:00 p.m., on Friday, August 15th through 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 17th. (Recommended approval received from the Police and Fire Departments. The Traffic Engineering, Public Services Departments and the Downtown Development Authority recommend approval with contingencies. Contingent upon receipt of proper insurance coverage. Insurance company requires purchase of non-refundable special event insurance.)
    H. Consideration of the proposed speed limit changes by the Michigan Department of Transportation on various State highways within the corporate limits of the City.
  15. City Councilmembers' Comments.
  16.  Adjournment.

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