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CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
FEBRUARY 22, 2011
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS @ 5:30 P.M.
MINUTES
The Regular Commission Meeting of the City of Muskegon was held at City
Hall, 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 22, 2011.
Mayor Warmington opened the meeting with a prayer from Pastor Josh Dear
from the Lakeside Baptist Church after which the Commission and public recited
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ROLL CALL FOR THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING:
Present: Mayor Stephen Warmington, Vice Mayor Stephen Gawron,
Commissioners Sue Wierengo, Chris Carter, Clara Shepherd, and Lawrence
Spataro, City Manager Bryon Mazade, City Attorney John Schrier, and City Clerk
Ann Marie Becker.
Absent: Commissioner Steve Wisneski (excused)
2011-10 CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve minutes of the February 7th Commission
Worksession Meeting and the February 8th City Commission Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
B. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance – Outdoor Lighting. PLANNING &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff initiated request to amend Section 2331
(Landscaping, Fencing, Walls, Screens and Lighting) of Article XXIII (General
Provisions) of the zoning ordinance to modify the guidelines on outdoor lighting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the zoning ordinance amendment.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended
approval of the request at their February 10th meeting.
C. Rezoning Request for the Property Located at 1221 W. Laketon Avenue.
PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Staff initiated request to rezone the property at 1221 W.
Laketon Avenue from RM-2, Medium Density Multiple Family Residential District
to R-1, Single Family Residential District.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission recommended
approval of the request at their February 10th meeting.
D. Easement from Brunswick to Construct Sidewalks along the North Side
of Laketon Avenue on Parts of Blocks 438, 458 and 459. ENGINEERING
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorize staff to execute the agreement with
Brunswick accepting easements to construct sidewalks as part of the upcoming
reconstruction of Laketon Avenue between Beidler and Park. Furthermore, if
approved, direct staff to record said easements.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: One dollar.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to execute agreement and record
easements.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Shepherd to
approve the Consent Agenda as read.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Shepherd, Spataro, Warmington, Wierengo, Carter, and
Gawron
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2011-11 NEW BUSINESS:
A. ChargePoint Station – Muskegon: Master Services Subscription
Agreement. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Federal Government has contracted with
ChargePoint (Coulomb Technologies, Inc.) to install 297 electric vehicle charge
stations in Michigan by October 1, 2011. Thus far, they have installed 70 stations.
The West Michigan area will receive several stations, including over 20 in
Muskegon County. Currently, there is a ChargePoint station at MAREC. Other
municipalities are also having them installed (as well as institutions and
businesses). The City has designated two parking spaces in the Western Avenue
Parking Lot to be used for a station. We are in discussions with the Arena
Management in this regard.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Federal Government will pay for the ChargePoint
station equipment. The City will receive a grant in the amount of $2,500 from
the Lou Eklund Fund at the Community Foundation for Muskegon County for the
station installation (estimated to be $2,000; any funds remaining can be applied
towards future maintenance fees). It is recommended to allow free access for
the electrical charge for the first year. If it is determined that the station is being
well used, the City can start charging for its use. If the City charges for the
station use, there will also be a $.50 per transaction fee and a 7.5% charge per
total usage fee from ChargePoint for administration (they will not charge
anything if the City does not charge anything).
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the “ChargePoint Master Services
Subscription Agreement” between the City of Muskegon and
ChargePoint/Coulomb Technologies, Inc. and authorize the Mayor’s signature.
Motion by Vice Mayor Gawron, second by Commissioner Wierengo to approve
the “ChargePoint Master Services Subscription Agreement” between the City of
Muskegon and ChargePoint/Coulomb Technologies, Inc.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Carter to amend the
motion to allow for authorization after concurrence of the City Attorney and the
City Manager.
Vote on amendment:
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Warmington, Wierengo, Carter, Gawron, Shepherd, and
Spataro
AMENDED MOTION PASSES
Vote on original motion:
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Warmington, Wierengo, Carter, Gawron, Shepherd, and
Spataro
MOTION PASSES
B. Shoreline Spectacular Request – Labor Day Weekend 2011. PLANNING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: In accordance with our recently amended Special
Events Policy, “applicants requesting a Special Events Liquor License for Labor
Day events must go before the City Commission for approval”. The Shoreline
Spectacular is requesting approval for their event. The Police Department has
not approved their request for a temporary liquor license.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Shoreline Foundation, which runs Shoreline Spectacular,
has an outstanding invoice (# 9845846) for their 2010 event. It is City policy that
all current charges owed to the City must be paid prior to holding another
event.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To deny the request for the Shoreline Spectacular
event in 2011, due to the fact that their invoice from 2010 has not been paid
and the Police Department has not approved their request for a temporary
liquor license.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Vice Mayor Gawron to deny the
request for a permit for Labor Day Weekend 2011 by Shoreline Spectacular.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Spataro, Warmington, Wierengo, and Carter
Nays: Shepherd
MOTION PASSES
C. Breakwater Festival Request – Labor Day Weekend 2011. PLANNING &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Removed per request of applicant.
2011-12 ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
Commissioner Spataro asked that a resolution in opposition to Senate Bill 34
which would eliminate personal property taxes be prepared and sent to the
Governor and Muskegon County Legislative Delegation.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Commission Meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Marie Becker, MMC
City Clerk
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