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CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
June 25, 2024 @ 5:30 PM
MUSKEGON CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
933 TERRACE STREET, MUSKEGON, MI 49440
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Commission Meeting of the City of Muskegon was held at City Hall,
933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, Michigan at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
Pastor Apollo McCullough from Port City Church opened the meeting with
prayer, after which the Commission and public recited the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Ken Johnson, Vice Mayor Rebecca St.Clair, Commissioners Jay
Kilgo, Willie German, Jr., Rachel Gorman, Katrina Kochin, and Destinee Keener
(arrived at 5:55 p.m., and left at 8:08 p.m.), City Manager Jonathan Seyferth,
Assistant City Attorney William Meier, and City Clerk Ann Marie Meisch.
2024-57 HONORS, AWARDS, AND PRESENTATIONS
A. HBCU Club of Muskegon Manager's Office
Tarra Carson, HBCU Club of Muskegon, introduced college club members who
were present and thanked the City for their support for the past five years.
B. Storm Clean-Up
Todd Myers, Deputy Director of DPW, gave an up-date on the storm clean-up.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
No public comments were made.
2024-58 CONSENT AGENDA
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A. Approval of Minutes City Clerk
To approve minutes of the June 10, 2024, Planning/Worksession Meeting, and
the June 11, 2024, City Commission Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
C. Fireworks Display Permit for Muskegon Country Club City Clerk
Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. is requesting approval of a fireworks display permit
for Friday, July 5, 2024, at the Muskegon Country Club. The Fire Marshall will
inspect the fireworks on the day of the event.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the fireworks display permit for Pyrotecnico
Fireworks, Inc., contingent upon inspection of the fireworks.
D. Rezoning of 1903 Marquette Ave from RM-1 to FBC, NC Planning
Request to rezone 1903 Marquette Avenue from RM-1, Low-Density Multiple
Family Residential, to FBC-NC, Form-Based Code, Neighborhood Core, by the
County of Muskegon. This rezoning would help us achieve a goal from the
master plan, which is to "Create a community node at the intersection of
Marquette/Quarterline." The Planning Commission unanimously recommended
approval at their June 13 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request to rezone the property at
1903 Marquette Ave from RM-1 to FBC, NC.
(REQUIRES SECOND READING)
Motion by Commissioner German, second by Commissioner Kilgo, to adopt the
Consent Agenda as presented minus items B and E.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: St.Clair, Johnson, Kilgo, German, Gorman and Kochin
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2024-59 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
B. Splashpad Reconstruction Bid Award DPW- Parks
Staff requests approval to enter into a contract with Midwest Construction
Group for $298,000 for the reconstruction of the downtown Muskegon
splashpad. The current downtown Muskegon splashpad has exceeded its
lifespan and is due for replacement. Staff has worked hard to keep this amenity
running, but a new splashpad is long overdue. On May 2nd, the Parks &
Recreation department posted a RFP for splashpad reconstruction. We
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received 1 proposal for $298,000 from Midwest Construction Group for this
project. Staff believes this is a reasonable cost for the project. This will be funded
through a combination of the DNR SPARK grant ($250,000) and a donation from
Howmet Aerospace ($50,000). The goal is for construction to be completed this
fall.
Through the request of the DNR, we solicited bids in late 2023 for a design build,
which was awarded to Fleis & Vanderbrink. Since F&V was selected, we held a
public engagement and finalized design concepts which were approved by
the DNR. These plans were included in the reconstruction RFP and staff is
excited to rehab this popular community amenity.
Splashpad Timeline
November 2022 - Staff applies for SPARK grant
January 2023 - Muskegon is approved for $250,000 SPARK grant
Summer 2023 - City Staff & MDNR Staff reach agreement on contracting
methods
October 2023 - Fleis & Vanderbrink is selected as design build firm
Winter 2023 - Public engagements
January 2024 - Construction plans are submitted to DNR
April 2024 - DNR approves plans and bid package (Spark Grant Requirement)
May 2024 - Bid solicitation is released for reconstruction of Muskegon Splashpad
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to enter into a contract with Midwest
Construction Group for $298,000 for the reconstruction of the downtown
Muskegon splashpad.
Motion by Commissioner Kochin, second by Vice Mayor St.Clair, to authorize
staff to enter into a contract with Midwest Construction Group for $298,000 for
the reconstruction of the downtown Muskegon splashpad.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Kochin, St.Clair, Johnson, Kilgo, Keener, German, and
Gorman
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
E. Purchase and Development Agreement: 1095 Third Street (Former
Catholic Charities) Economic Development
We have finalized a purchase and development agreement with West Urban
Properties to complete an adaptive reuse project at the former Catholic
Charities. Last year, the City Commission awarded an option to purchase the
City-owned building at 1095 Third Street to West Urban Properties. Since then,
City staff have been working with the potential developer on an environmental
site assessment grant through GMED, developing a pro forma that cash flows
with mixed income units, and determining a rough project timeline. The goal will
be to commence this project before the end of the calendar year, with lease
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up on phase one in 2025 and commencement of phase two also in 2025.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve the Purchase and Development
Agreement for 1095 Third Street as presented and to authorize the Mayor and
Clerk to sign.
Motion by Commissioner Kilgo, second by Vice Mayor St.Clair, to approve the
Purchase and Development Agreement for 1095 Third Street as presented and
to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gorman, Kochin, St.Clair, Johnson, Kilgo, Keener, and
German
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2024-60 NEW BUSINESS
A. 4th Quarter Budget Reforecast Finance
At this time, staff is asking for approval of the 4th Quarter Budget adjustment for
the end of fiscal year 2023-24.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the 4th Quarter FY 2023-24 Budget
Reforecast as presented by staff.
Motion by Vice Mayor St.Clair, second by Commissioner Kochin, to approve the
4th Quarter FY 2023-24 Budget Reforecast as presented by staff.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: German, Gorman, Kochin, St.Clair, Johnson, Kilgo, and
Keener
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioners German and Kochin commented on the Juneteenth Parade
and the flying of the flag. City Mannager Jonathan Seyferth stated a tree fell on
the vacant new home on Sophia. Commissioners Kilgo and Gorman
commented on the home at 238 Houston to be demolished.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Public comments received.
2024-61 CLOSED SESSION
A. City Manager's Evaluation City Clerk
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Motion by Vice Mayor St.Clair, second by Commissioner Kilgo, to go into
Closed Session for personnel matters.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: St.Clair, Johnson, Kilgo, Keener, German, Gorman, and
Kochin
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
Motion by Vice Mayor St.Clair, second by Commissioner Kochin, to go into
Open Session.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Kochin, St.Clair, Johnson, Kilgo, German, and Gorman
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
ADJOURNMENT
The City Commission meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann Marie Meisch, MMC City Clerk
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