JACKSON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
JULY 20, 2010
CALL TO ORDER.
The Jackson City Council met in regular session in City Hall and was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
by Mayor Karen F. Dunigan.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – INVOCATION.
The Council joined in the pledge of allegiance. The invocation was given by Councilmember
Frounfelker.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Karen F. Dunigan and Councilmembers Carl L. Breeding, Robert B. Howe,
Daniel P. Greer, Kenneth E. Gaiser, Andrew R. Frounfelker and John R. Polaczyk—7. Absent: none.
Also Present: Interim City Manager Warren D. Renando, City Attorney Julius A. Giglio and City
Clerk Lynn Fessel.
AGENDA.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Howe to adopt the
agenda. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers
Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
CITIZEN COMMENTS.
Mark Cesarz, Aspen Heating and Cooling, complained to Council about the increase in
mechanical and plumbing permit fees.
Mark Foeller, Dave Maynard, John Hoffius and Scott Aughney spoke in opposition to the
appointment of Julie Nemecek to the Human Relations Commission.
Karen Lewthwaite, Kathleen Conley and Ed Peterson spoke in support of the appointments of
Thomas Burke and Julie Nemecek to the Human Relations Commission.
Julie Nemecek spoke in support of her appointment to the Human Relations Commission.
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Megan Springer, Katrina Sims and Lesia Pikaart all spoke about Project Connect for the
Homeless, which will be held on July 23 at Parkside Middle School.
Christine Peterson asked the Council if they do not appoint Julie Nemecek to the Human
Relations Commission aren’t they forcing their lifestyle on others.
Laura Schlecte spoke in opposition to the new building inspection and sign ordinance fees. She
would like to see notification letters go out to landlords rather than cutting the lawns and then billing
them for that service. She also asked Council to consider implementing a tax credit for a first time
homebuyer.
Richard Carlisle introduced himself as President of Carlisle Wortman Assoc. Inc., stating he is
available to answer questions regarding his company’s bid for planning, zoning and code enforcement
activities.
Mike Swope spoke in favor of the four proposed City Charter amendments on the August 3,
2010, Primary Election ballot.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION HONORING ALLEGIANCE HEALTH
AND THEIR EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH CARE.
1. PRESENTATION OF THE RESOLUTION.
Mayor Dunigan read and presented the resolution to President and CEO Georgia
Fojtasek, Vice-president Marketing & Communications Anthony Gardner and Director of
Corporate Accounts Chad Noble. Mrs. Fojtasek expressed her appreciation and
explained that Allegiance is very committed to partnering and working with the City to
make sure it continues to thrive. Mr. Gardner explained in brief the transition of Foote
Health System to Allegiance Health.
Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember
Howe to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas:
Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and
Polaczyk—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
CONSENT CALENDAR.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk to
approve the following Consent Calendar. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor
Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—7. Nays: 0.
Absent: 0.
Consent Calendar
A. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 22, 2010, and the
special meeting of June 30, 2010.
B. Approval of the request from Marriage Matters Jackson, to show a family-friendly movie
to the general public at the Riverwalk Amphitheater on Friday, July 23, 2010, beginning
at 8:30 p.m. (Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Parks/Forestry
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Departments and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage
received.)
C. Approval of the request from the Southside Reunion Steering Committee, Inc., to conduct
their biennial Southside Reunion on Saturday, August 14, 2010, at the Howard Woods
Complex and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center, beginning at dawn. (Recommended
approval received from the Police, Fire, Public Services, Traffic Engineering, and
Parks/Forestry Departments. Insurance coverage contingent upon receipt.)
D. Approval of the request from the Downtown Development Authority to hold Picnic in the
Park on Tuesdays, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17,
August 24, and August 31, 2010, from 12:00 until 1:00 p.m., at Bucky Harris Park.
(Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public
Services and Parks/Forestry Departments and the Downtown Development Authority.
Proper insurance coverage is in place.)
E. Approval of the request from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to conduct the
2010 annual Jackson Walk to Cure Diabetes, with police assistance at Ella Sharp Park on
Saturday, September 18, 2010, beginning at 8:00 a.m. (Recommended approval received
from the Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Public Works, and the Parks & Recreation
Departments. Proper insurance coverage received.)
F. Approval of the request from Allegiance Health to conduct their annual Allegiance Race
to Health, with police assistance, Saturday, September 11, 2010, beginning at 7:00 a.m.
(Recommended approval received from the Police, Fire, and Traffic Engineering
Departments. Proper insurance coverage received.)
G. Approval of the request from the American Cancer Society to hold their annual Making
Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk at the Riverwalk Amphitheater on Saturday,
October 9, 2010, beginning at 5:00 a.m. (event begins at 9:00 a.m.). (Approval
recommended by Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, Parks & Forestry, Public Services
Departments, and the Downtown Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage has
been received.)
H. Approval of the request from disAbility Connections, Inc., to hold a celebration of the
20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), on Monday, July 26,
2010, from 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., in Bucky Harris Park. (Approval recommended by
Police, Fire, Traffic Engineering, and Parks/Forestry Departments, and the Downtown
Development Authority. Proper insurance coverage has been received.)
I. Approval of the payment of the Region 2 Planning Commission invoice in the amount of
$8,317.87, for planning services for the month of June 2010, in accordance with the
recommendation of the City Manager.
J. Approval of the payment of an invoice from the ASTI Environmental in the amount of
$5,400.00 (City’s share), for shared services with The Enterprise Group for a total of
$10,800.00, for a proposal for bid specification services for the demolition of the former
Riverwalk Plaza Hotel.
K. Receipt of the Dangerous Building Report through June 30, 2010.
L. Receipt of the Unaccounted-for Water Analysis report from Tetra Tech.
M. Establishment of August 17, 2010, at the City Council meeting as the time and place to
hold public hearings on the following special assessment rolls for street construction:
1. Roll No. 3358 for street construction on Ganson Street from Cooper to East
Avenue.
2. Roll No. 3359 for street construction on Morrell Street from Brown Street to
West Avenue.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
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None.
APPOINTMENTS.
A. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION, IN CONCURRENCE
WITH THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION’S RECOMMENDATION, TO
APPOINT THOMAS BURKE AND JULIE NEMECEK TO THE HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMISSION TO CURRENT VACANCIES BEGINNING
IMMEDIATELY, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2012.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember
Frounfelker that the appointments not be confirmed. The motion was adopted by the
following vote. Yeas: Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—
5. Nays: Mayor Dunigan and Councilmember Gaiser—2. Absent: 0.
B. APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR’S RECOMMENDATION TO REAPPOINT GEORGE
VEACH (MEMBER-AT-LARGE) TO THE CITY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR A FOUR-YEAR TERM, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1,
2010, AND ENDING AUGUST 31, 2014.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember Greer
to approve the recommendation. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas:
Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and
Polaczyk—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. PUBLIC HEARING TO DESIGNATE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2341
ENTERPRISE ROAD AS AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 94, AS
REQUESTED BY TECHNIQUE, INC., 2341 ENTERPRISE DRIVE.
Mayor Dunigan opened the public hearing. Ronnie Johncox, President of Technique,
Inc., thanked the Council for considering the resolution to create IDD No. 94. Scott Aughney
asked what will be happening at 2341 Enterprise Road and Mr. Johncox responded. Mayor
Dunigan closed the public hearing.
1. RESOLUTION CREATING INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT NO. 94.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk
to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor
Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—7.
Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
B. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 543 N. BLACKSTONE STREET, AND 540, 538, AND ---N.
BLACKMAN AVENUE FROM R-4 (HIGH-DENSITY APARTMENT AND OFFICE)
TO C-4 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL). (CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDS APPROVAL.)
Mayor Dunigan opened the public hearing. Dr. Dale Gaide, owner of the properties,
explained his plans for an addition. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
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1. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 28, SECTION
28-32, CITY CODE, REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 543 N.
BLACKSTONE STREET, AND 540, 538, AND --- N. BLACKMAN AVENUE
FROM R-4 (HIGH-DENSITY APARTMENT AND OFFICE) TO C-4 (GENERAL
COMMERCIAL).
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember
Greer to approve the ordinance and place it on the next regular Council meeting agenda for
adoption. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Dunigan and
Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—7. Nays: 0.
Absent: 0.
RESOLUTIONS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AUTHORIZATION
FOR CHANGE IN STANDARD STREETLIGHTING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND CONSUMERS ENERGY DEDUCTING TWO (2) STREET LIGHTS, AND
ADDING 19 STREET LIGHTS FOR THE GRAND RIVER ARTSWALK PROJECT,
AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE
THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT(S).
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember Polaczyk
to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor
Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—7.
Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
B. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AUTHORIZATION
FOR CHANGE IN STANDARD STREETLIGHTING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND CONSUMERS ENERGY ADJUSTING THE NUMBER OF LIGHTS TO
THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF LIGHTS WITHIN THE CITY AS A RESULT OF THE
STREETLIGHT SURVEY, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT(S).
Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Greer
to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor
Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—7.
Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
C. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2010 EDITION OF THE
CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember Greer
to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor
Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—7.
Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
ORDINANCES.
None.
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OTHER BUSINESS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE THE BID AWARD TO
SCOBY CONSTRUCTION, IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,600.00, FOR THE OWNEROCCUPIED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT
LOCATED AT 143 WALL STREET, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
(POSTPONED AT THE JUNE 22, 2010, CITY COUNCIL MEETING.)
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember
Polaczyk to approve the request. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas:
Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—6.
Nays: 0. Abstain: Councilmember Breeding—1. Absent: 0.
NEW BUSINESS.
A. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF CITY
PROPERTY, VACANT LOT, PARCEL #4-0597 TO THE JACKSON COUNTY LAND
BANK AUTHORITY, CONDITIONED UPON COMBINING THE PARCEL WITH
104 W. BIDDLE STREET, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY
CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT(S), AND FOR STAFF
TO MAKE MINOR MODIFICATIONS IF NEEDED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND
THE CITY ATTORNEY.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember
Greer to approve the request. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor
Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—7.
Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
B. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF THE LOW BID AWARD TO
CONCORD EXCAVATING, CONCORD, AT THEIR LOW BID OF $223,138.62, FOR
THE SEWER CONSTRUCTION PROJECT CONTRACT FOR BLACKSTONE
STREET, EUCLID AVENUE, AND HIBBARD AVENUE, AND AUTHORIZATION
FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE APPROPRIATE
DOCUMENT(S), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
PURCHASING AGENT AND THE CITY ENGINEER.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember
Frounfelker to approve the low bid award to Concord Excavating. The motion was adopted
by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer,
Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
C. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO PURCHASE LAW ENFORCEMENT
RECORDS MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FROM NEW WORLD SYSTEMS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $89,107.00, TO BE FINANCED INTERNALLY OVER A THREE
YEAR PERIOD AT A COST OF $31,502.03 FOR THE FIRST YEAR, ENABLING
THE JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO
BE MERGED WITH THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember
Greer to approve the request. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor
Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—7.
Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
D. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST TO APPROVE A REVOCABLE LICENSE
FOR A 25 FOOT WIDE BY 125 FOOT LENGTH OF THE SOUTH EDGE OF THE
INTER CITY TRAIL ADJACENT TO 1408 S. FRANCIS STREET, AND
AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE
APPROPRIATE DOCUMENT(S), AND FOR STAFF TO MAKE MINOR
MODIFICATIONS IF NEEDED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND
THE CITY ATTORNEY.
Motion was made by Councilmember Breeding and seconded by Councilmember
Polaczyk to approve the request. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas:
Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and
Polaczyk—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
E. CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS REQUESTED BY THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR REGARDING THE
NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM:
1. CONSIDERATION OF THE REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION FOR THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM
GRANT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE EXTENSION OF TIME TO JULY 31,
2010, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY ATTORNEY TO MAKE MINOR
MODIFICATIONS TO THE AGREEMENT IF NECESSARY.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember
Frounfelker to approve the request. The motion was adopted by the following vote.
Yeas: Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker
and Polaczyk—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
2. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION
OF REALLOCATED NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP)
FUNDS TO THE MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY (MSHDA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,508,713.00.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember
Frounfelker to adopt the resolution. The motion was adopted by the following vote.
Yeas: Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker
and Polaczyk—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
F. CONSIDERATION OF THE FOLLOWING REQUEST REGARDING CITY
PLANNING, ZONING, AND CODE ENFORCEMENT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
(SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT):
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1. APPROVE THE BID AWARD TO CARLISLE/WORTMAN ASSOC. INC., IN
THE NOT-TO-EXCEED PRICE OF $90,000.00, FOR THE PLANNING, ZONING
AND CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES, AUTHORIZATION FOR THE
MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT (PSA), SUBJECT TO MINOR MODIFICATIONS BY THE CITY
ATTORNEY.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by
Councilmember Breeding to refer the item to the City Affairs Committee and continue
with the Region 2 Planning Commission until discharged from the City Affairs
Committee.
Motion was made by Councilmember Greer and seconded by Councilmember
Howe to amend the motion to have the item referred first to the Finance Committee, once
discharged it would go to the City Affairs Committee and then to the City Council.
Motion was made by Councilmember Howe and seconded by Councilmember
Greer asking that permission be granted to withdraw the above motions and seconds.
The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Dunigan and
Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—7. Nays:
0. Absent: 0.
Motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and seconded by Councilmember
Breeding to continue with Region 2 Planning Commission for the remainder of this fiscal
year. The motion was adopted by the following vote. Yeas: Mayor Dunigan and
Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker and Polaczyk—7. Nays:
0. Absent: 0.
2. RESOLUTION APPROVING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2008-2009
(YEAR 34), AND 2010-2011 (YEAR 36).
No action taken.
G. CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED
CHARTER AMENDMENTS INCLUDED ON THE AUGUST 3, 2010, PRIMARY
ELECTION BALLOT, AND COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE
COMMUNITY:
1. SECTION 8.8, TO CHANGE THE NUMBER OF COUNCILMEMBERS
REQUIRED TO CONSTITUTE A QUORUM;
2. SECTION 11.1, TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXISTING POLICE DEPARTMENT
AND FIRE DEPARTMENT SHALL NOT BE COMBINED INTO A PUBLIC
SAFETY DEPARTMENT WITHOUT AN APPROVING VOTE OF THE
MAJORITY OF CITY VOTERS VOTING ON THE ISSUE;
3. SECTION 11.1.5, TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT STATE LAW ALLOWS THE
CITY COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH NEIGHBORING
JURISDICTIONS TO PROVIDE SERVICES, AND
4. SECTION 11.4, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CITY CLERK SHALL BE SWORN IN
BY THE MAYOR, AND THAT THE CLERK SHALL KEEP A RECORD OF THE
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OATHS OF OFFICE FOR ALL APPOINTED AND ELECTED CITY
OFFICIALS.
Motion was made by Councilmember Howe and seconded by Councilmember
Greer to recommend to voters the approval of No. 1 (Quorum) above. Councilmember
Howe withdrew his motion.
Motion was made by Councilmember Howe and seconded by Councilmember
Frounfelker to move on to Item H. The motion was adopted by the following vote.
Yeas: Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Gaiser, Frounfelker and
Polaczyk—6. Nays: Councilmember Greer—1. Absent: 0.
H. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
1. PRESENTATION OF ENTRYWAYS INTO THE CITY AND
TRANSPORTATION ISSUES.
Interim City Manager Warren Renando discussed Cooper Street and West Avenue, the
major entrances into the City. He suggested that an attractive entranceway on Cooper
between I-94 and the railroad tracks be created by installing low level streetlighting,
remaining residential, rehabbing houses on the street, creating a corridor authority, and using
urban forestry and sign regulation. Comments included creating cul de sacs on some side
streets, widening some streets to allow for walking/bike lanes, using a boulevard treatment,
using design continuity and erecting a “Welcome to Jackson” sign.
Regarding West Avenue, look at the existing plan, be urban in character, put in a major
“Welcome to Jackson” sign, and rebuild the bridge over the railroad tracks.
Regarding Louis Glick Avenue, turn the train depot into a multi-modal facility, focus on
the history of the area, plant trees, install stamped concrete, bring the Michigan Flyer to the
multi-modal facility, install better traveler signage and acquire property.
Councilmember Polaczyk stated we should take any opportunity we have to embrace the
river.
CITY COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMMENTS.
Councilmember Breeding inquired about a streetlight that is located between 928 and 930 S.
Francis Street that is continuously lit. He inquired when Council will talk about future financing and
future budgets. He also requested a list of City employees that identifies those who live outside the City.
Councilmember Howe encouraged everyone to consider adopting a kitten from the Cascades
Humane Society.
Councilmember Greer remarked that there was another concert at the County Fairgrounds and he
received no complaints. He stated he is looking forward to sitting down with the County and talking
about these events. He also reminded everyone to vote on August 3.
Councilmember Gaiser remarked that his constituents could call him if they have questions about
the ballot proposals.
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Councilmember Frounfelker thanked Interim City Manager Renando for his
entryway/transportation presentation.
Councilmember Polaczyk thanked Fire Chief Beyerstedt for the work he has been doing in the 6th
Ward lately.
MANAGER’S COMMENTS.
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION.
Motion was made by Councilmember Frounfelker and seconded by Councilmember Howe that
the City Attorney enter into a settlement with the plaintiff on record. The motion was adopted by the
following vote. Yeas: Mayor Dunigan and Councilmembers Breeding, Howe, Greer, Gaiser, Frounfelker
and Polaczyk—7. Nays: 0. Absent: 0.
ADJOURNMENT.
No further business being presented, a motion was made by Councilmember Polaczyk and
seconded by Councilmember Howe to adjourn the meeting. The motion was adopted by unanimous voice
vote and the meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
Lynn Fessel
City Clerk
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