City Commission Minutes 03-25-2025

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     CITY OF MUSKEGON
       CITY COMMISSION MEETING
             March 25, 2025 @ 5:30 PM
   MUSKEGON CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS
  933 TERRACE STREET, MUSKEGON, MI 49440
                                 MINUTES

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, March 25, 2025. Pastor
Jeremy Lenertz from the First Wesleyan 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., and Katrina Kochin, City Manager Jonathan Seyferth, City Attorney
John Schrier, and City Clerk Ann Marie Meisch
Absent: Commissioners Destinee Keener and Rachel Gorman


2025-24 PUBLIC HEARINGS

    A. Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificates - 572 Agnes St., 561 Mary St., and
       425 Octavius St. Economic Development
Staff is requesting the approval of Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificates for
15 years for new construction homes at 572 Agnes St., 561 Mary St., and 425 Octavius
St.
Applications for Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificates have been
submitted by Stephens Homes and Investments for new construction homes at 572
Agnes St., 561 Mary St., and 425 Octavius St. These properties were formerly City-
owned lots that were sold to the developer. The estimated construction cost for each
home is between $160,000 and $175,000.
The applications meet all local and state requirements for NEZ certification. Included
in your materials are the new NEZ resolution and a map outlining the updated NEZ
boundaries for your review.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I move to close the public hearing and approve the
Neighborhood Enterprise Zone District certificates at 425 Octavius St., 561 Mary St.,
and 572 Agnes St. and authorize the City Clerk and Mayor to sign the certificate and


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resolution.
The public hearing opened to hear and consider any comments from the public. No
public comments were made.

Motion by Vice Mayor St.Clair, second by Commissioner German, to close the public
hearing and approve the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone District certificates at 425
Octavius St., 561 Mary St., and 572 Agnes St. for a term of 15 years and authorize the
City Clerk and Mayor to sign the certificate and resolution.
ROLL VOTE:    Ayes: Kilgo, German, Kochin, St.Clair, and Johnson
              Nays: None
MOTION PASSES

    B. Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate - 1221 Sanford St. Economic
       Development
Staff is requesting the approval of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 15
years for a new construction home at 1221 Sanford St.
An application for a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate has been
submitted by OrangeFin Properties LLC for a new construction home at 1221 Sanford
St. This was a former City-owned lot that was sold to the developer. The estimated
construction cost is $145,000.
The application meets all local and state requirements for NEZ certification. Included
in your materials are the new NEZ resolution and a map outlining the updated NEZ
boundaries for your review.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I move to close the public hearing and approve the
Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate at 1221 Sanford St. and authorize the City
Clerk and Mayor to sign the certificate and resolution.
The public hearing opened to hear and consider any comments from the public. No
public comments were made.

Motion by Commissioner Kochin, second by Commissioner Kilgo, to close the public
hearing and approve the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate at 1221 Sanford St.
for a term of 15 years and authorize the City Clerk and Mayor to sign the certificate
and resolution.
ROLL VOTE:    Ayes: German, Kochin, St.Clair, Johnson, and Kilgo
              Nays: None
MOTION PASSES

    C. Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate - 254 Meeking St. Economic
       Development



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Staff is requesting the approval of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 15
years for a new construction home at 254 Meeking St.
An application for a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate has been
received from Green Rabbit Home Builders for a new construction home at 254
Meeking St. The cost of construction is approximately $216,000. The applicant has met
local and state requirements for the issuance of a NEZ certificate. You will also find a
copy of the new NEZ resolution and map outlining the new NEZ boundaries.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I move to close the public hearing and approve the
Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate at 254 Meeking St and authorize the City
Clerk and Mayor to sign the certificate and resolution.
The public hearing opened to hear and consider any comments from the public. No
public comments were made.

Motion by Commissioner Kilgo, second by Vice Mayor St.Clair, to close the public
hearing and approve the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate at 254 Meeking
St. for a term of 15 years and authorize the City Clerk and Mayor to sign the certificate
and resolution.
ROLL VOTE:    Ayes: German, Kochin, St.Clair, Johnson, and Kilgo
              Nays: None
MOTION PASSES

PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS
No public comments were made.

2025-25 CONSENT AGENDA

    A. Approval of Minutes City Clerk
Approve minutes of the March 3, 2025, Special Commission Meeting, the March 10,
2025, Commission Worksession Meeting, and the March 11, 2025, City Commission
Meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.

    B. Sale of 312 Jackson Planning
Staff is seeking authorization to sell the City-owned vacant lot at 312 Jackson to
Sjaarda Homes and Properties LLC (Derek Sjaarda).
Sjaarda Homes and Properties LLC (Derek Sjaarda) would like to purchase the City-
owned buildable lot at 312 Jackson for $2,625 (75% of the True Cash Value of $3,500)
plus half of the closing costs, and the fee to register the deed. Sjaarda Homes and
Properties LLC (Derek Sjaarda) will be constructing a single-family home on the
property.


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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to sell the City-owned vacant lot at 312
Jackson to Sjaarda Homes and Properties LLC (Derek Sjaarda).

    C. Sale of 441 E Isabella Planning
Staff is seeking authorization to sell the City-owned vacant lot at 441 E Isabella to
Caleb Schuyten.
Caleb Schuyten would like to purchase the City-owned buildable lot at 441 E Isabella
for $3,000 (75% of the True Cash Value of $4,000) plus half of the closing costs, and the
fee to register the deed. Caleb Schuyten will be constructing a duplex on the
property.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to sell the City-owned vacant lot at 441 E
Isabella to Caleb Schuyten.

    D. Harbour Towne Marina Reciprocal License Agreement Manager's Office
Harbour Towne Marina replaced its on-site fuel tanks for its gas dock operations. Their
lines cross a section of city-owned property behind the marina fence line. This license
agreement allows Harbour Towne Marina to use that section of property, and the City
receives a license to use property outside the fence line.
Early in 2025, Harbour Towne Marina approached the City when it discovered that
the existing fence line erected in the 1980s did not follow the property line, specifically
in the southeast section of their operations (see inset map for reference). The
discrepancy was discovered when Harbour Towne Marine replaced its fuel tanks on
its property. The new tanks are above-ground tanks that are up to current standards
and have been permitted by EGLE (the old tanks were buried). The fuel lines from the
new tanks to the fuel docks cross a section of city property.
Harbor Towne Marina suggested that the City and Harbor Towne Marina enter into a
licensing agreement (30-year term). The City would license the part of its property
behind the fence to Harbor Towne Marina (about 3,000 square feet), and the Marina
would license a part of its property outside the fence line to the City (a section at the
end of the cul-de-sac that's currently used by the public - about 3,500 square feet).
The fence line would not move.
This option is acceptable to legal counsel as it does not convey the property to either
party (this is a charter park). Additionally, Harbor Towne Marina will list the City as an
additional insured on its insurance policy related to the fuel tanks.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Reciprocal License Agreement between
Harbour Towne Marina and the City of Muskegon and authorize the Clerk and Mayor
to sign.

    E. Pere Marquette Restroom Building - Consumers Energy Easement Public
       Works




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Staff requests authorization to sign the easement document providing Consumers
Energy an easement to extend power facilities to serve the new restroom building at
Pere Marquette Beach.
Consumers Energy needs to extend their power from the existing power pole located
at the intersection of Beach St. & Wilcox Ave. to the restroom building being
constructed just north of the Kite Shop. They will use horizontal directional drilling
(HDD) technology to install a conduit from the pole to the building, and run the
power cable(s) underground. The cost for Consumers to complete the work is
$34,583.30 which is available in the project budget, and the easement language is in
the standard Consumers Energy format.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Move to authorize staff to sign the easement document
providing Consumers Energy an easement to extend power facilities to serve the new
restroom building at Pere Marquette Beach.

    G. Ordinance Amendment - International Property Maintenance Code Public
       Safety (ITEM REMOVED PER REQUEST OF STAFF)


    H. Agreement with Lakeshore Creative Services, LLC City Clerk
Lakeshore Creative Services, LLC currently operates the City's PEG channel and live
broadcast our Commission Meetings and Planning Commission Meetings.
The agreement with Lakeshore Creative Services, LLC has expired and staff is
requesting to renew it for three years at $500 per meeting. Currently the City pays
$450 per meeting that is filmed by the production crew.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request to renew the agreement for
Lakeshore Creative Services, LLC for three years at an amount of $500 per meeting
and approve the Mayor and Clerk to sign.

    K. PILOT Agreement with Spire Development for Allen Crossing II Senior LIHTC
       Housing Development Economic Development
Spire is seeking an application to MSHDA to achieve funding for another round of
affordable senior housing next door to their project already under construction in the
Apple Avenue Corridor.
This site was previously submitted by General Capital Group, but they have elected
to not move forward so that they can focus their attention on the recently awarded
Nelson School project. Spire has reached a purchase agreement with property owner
Wheelfish Group and would like to program a 40-50 unit senior apartment complex
on the lot located at 181 Allen Avenue. This lot is contiguous to their current awarded
projects under construction. The PILOT payment and MSA amounts requested are
concurrent with the policy and identical to their last senior LIHTC agreement
approved by commission in December 2023.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve the Contract for Housing Tax Exemption



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between the City of Muskegon and Allen Crossing II Limited Dividend Housing
Association Limited Partnership as presented, and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
sign.

    L. Municipal Services Agreement with Spire Development for Allen Crossing II
       Senior Living LIHTC Application Economic Development
Spire is seeking agreements with the city in order to submit 2 additional affordable
senior housing development applications to MSHDA in the upcoming April 1, 2025,
LIHTC round.
This site was previously submitted by General Capital Group, but they have elected
to not move forward so that they can focus their attention on the recently awarded
Nelson School project. Spire has reached a purchase agreement with property owner
Wheelfish Group and would like to program a 40-50 unit senior apartment complex
on the lot located at 181 Allen Avenue. This lot is contiguous to their current awarded
projects under construction. The PILOT payment and MSA amounts requested are
concurrent with the policy and identical to their last senior LIHTC agreement
approved by commission in December 2023.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve the Municipal Services Agreement
between the City of Muskegon and Allen Crossing II Limited Dividend Housing
Association Limited Partnership as presented and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
sign.

    M. PILOT Agreement with Spire Development for Allen Crossing III Senior Housing
       LIHTC Application Economic Development
Spire is seeking an application to MSHDA to achieve funding for another round of
affordable senior housing next door to their project already under construction in the
Apple Avenue Corridor.
This site was previously submitted by General Capital Group, but they have elected
to not move forward so that they can focus their attention on the recently awarded
Nelson School project. Spire has reached a purchase agreement with property owner
Wheelfish Group and would like to program a 40-50 unit senior apartment complex
on the lot located at 162 East Apple Avenue. This lot is contiguous to their current
awarded projects under construction. The PILOT payment and MSA amounts
requested are concurrent with the policy and identical to their last senior LIHTC
agreement approved by commission in December 2023.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve the Contract for Housing Tax Exemption
between the City of Muskegon and Allen Crossing III Limited Dividend Housing
Association Limited Partnership and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign.

    N. Municipal Services Agreement with Spire Development for Allen Crossing III
       Senior Housing LIHTC Application Economic Development



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Spire is seeking agreements with the city in order to submit 2 additional affordable
senior housing development applications to MSHDA in the upcoming April 1, 2025,
LIHTC round.
This site was previously submitted by General Capital Group, but they have elected
to not move forward so that they can focus their attention on the recently awarded
Nelson School project. Spire has reached a purchase agreement with property owner
Wheelfish Group and would like to program a 40-50 unit senior apartment complex
on the lot located at 162 East Apple Avenue. This lot is contiguous to their current
awarded projects under construction. The PILOT payment and MSA amounts
requested are concurrent with the policy and identical to their last senior LIHTC
agreement approved by commission in December 2023.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve the Municipal Services Agreement
between the City of Muskegon and Allen Crossing III Limited Dividend Housing
Association Limited Partnership as presented and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to
sign.

    P. Rezoning of 1148 4th St and 318/350 Houston Ave Planning
Staff-initiated request to rezone the properties at 1148 4th St, 318 Houston Ave from
Limited Business (B-1), and 350 Houston Ave from High-Density Multiple-Family
Residential (RM-3) to Form-Based Code, Neighborhood Core (FBC, NC).
This area of “Midtown” was rezoned to Form Based Code in 2015. Most of the parcels
were zoned to FBC, UR because they were either single-family, duplex, or small
multiplex buildings. At the time, these three properties were left out of the rezoning
because they did not fit the FBC, UR designation. However, staff has reviewed the
form-based code and has determined that the FBC, NC designation will work well for
these properties and the buildings and uses would be considered legally conforming.
The Nelson Place apartments would be considered a Flex building in the form-based
code and the new designation would even allow for mixed-uses if the chose to do
that someday. The properties at 1148 4th St and 318 Houston would be considered
small multiplexes. Small multiplexes were not allowed as a permitted use in FBC, UR
districts at that time, so this property was not included in the initial rezoning request of
2015. This density is allowed within the FBC, NC zoning designation and so are the
office uses.
The Planning Commission unanimously (7-0, two members absent) recommended
approval of the rezoning request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I move to approve the request to rezone the properties at
1148 4th St, 318 Houston Ave, and 350 Houston Ave to Form-Based Code,
Neighborhood Core.

    Q. Rezoning of 429, 433, 451, 461, 477, 485, 491, 501, 507, 513, 521, 527 E Apple
       Ave and 1022 Williams St. Planning



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Staff-initiated request to rezone the following properties from Two-Family Residential
(RT) to Form-Based Code, Neighborhood Edge (FBC, NE):
429/433/451/461/477/485/491/501/507/513/521/527 E Apple Ave and 1022 Williams St.
There are only 70 properties within the City that are zoned RT, Two-Family Residential.
The zoning designation could be considered outdated because we now have the
FBC, UR designation that also allows for duplexes.
The RT designation requires large lots for the development of duplexes, whereas the
FBC designation allows for their development on smaller lots. RT lots must be at least
8,712 sf in size and at least 75 feet wide. This requirement makes almost all properties
zoned RT legally-non-conforming because they are not wide enough. Nothing could
be developed on most of these properties and the existing houses are considered
grandfathered. A duplex in the FBC designation can be built on a lot that is only 40
feet wide.
The FBC, UR designation allows for single-family detached houses, duplexes and
accessory dwellings units. It also allows for triplexes if there is an alley present.
Staff recommends eliminating the RT zoning designation. In order to do so, we must
first rezone all 70 of the RT properties that currently exist. Staff proposes to rezone
these 10 properties to FBC, NE because they are located along Apple Ave adjacent
to a business district and there are also alleys present, so the infrastructure already
exists to support higher density.
Staff held a focus group in February with all of the associated property owners. Those
in attendance were very supportive of the initiative and requested that we move
forward with the rezonings. Notice was sent to all properties within 300 feet of the
properties to be rezoned. At the time of this writing, staff has not received any
comments from the public.
The Planning Commission unanimously (7-0), two members absent) recommended
approval of the rezoning request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I move to approve the request to rezone the addresses
listed above from RT to FBC, NE.

    R. Rezoning of several properties from Two-Family Residential (RT) to
       Neighborhood Residential (R). Planning
Staff-initiated request to rezone the following properties from Two-Family Residential
(RT) to Neighborhood Residential (R):
410/420/428/438/448/456/466/478/508/524/528/530/532/558/562/568/580/586/592/600
Adams Ave, 275 Marshall St, 462/478/494/508/524/540/556/568/594 S Quarterline Rd,
1150/1160/1168/1192/1206 Ambrosia St, 370/376/384/390 Catherine Ave,
1174/1185/1191 Wood St, 353/357/361/369 E Isabella Ave, 1113/1119 Sophia St,
396/422/428/438 McLaughlin Ave, 463 Catawba Ave, 557 McLaren St, 2407 Barclay St,
11/17 Delaware Ave, and 955 W. Laketon Ave.
As described in the previous case, staff recommends eliminating the RT zones
because we now have better options to allow for duplexes and higher densities.
Staff is proposing to rezone these properties from RT to R, Neighborhood Residential.


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These lots fit the size requirements for the proposed zoning district and the rezonings
will make most of these lots legally conforming, whereas most of them are considered
legally, non-conforming under the RT designation. These lots are characterized as
small-to-medium sized residential lots without the presence of an alley. Without an
alley present, the R designation allows only single-family detached houses, duplexes,
and accessory dwelling units. Triplexes would not be allowed because there are no
alleys associated with these lots.
Staff held a focus group in February with all of the associated property owners. Those
in attendance were very supportive of the initiative and requested that we move
forward with the rezonings. Notice was sent to all properties within 300 feet of the
properties to be rezoned. At the time of this writing, staff has not received any
comments from the public.
The Planning Commission unanimously (7-0, two members absent) recommended to
approve the rezoning request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I move to approve the request to rezone the above listed
addresses from Two-Family Residential (RT) to Neighborhood Residential (R).

    S. Rezoning of 1769, 1733, 1715, 1766, 1752, 1736, 1724, 1720, and 1714 Beidler
       St. Planning
Staff-initiated request to rezone the following properties from Neighborhood
Residential (R) to Form-Based Code, Neighborhood Edge (FBC-NE):
1769/1733/1715/1766/1752/1736/1724/1720/1714 Beidler St.
This section of Beidler St intersects with the business district along Laketon Ave and is
comprised mostly of mixed-use and retail buildings. However, many of the buildings
and most of their uses are considered legally non-conforming because they are all
zoned R, Neighborhood Residential. The current zoning designation limits
development and use options and requires building owners to apply for Special Use
Permits for any commercial or multifamily uses. Staff believes these buildings would be
better served with a Form Based Code designation that allows for mixed-uses by right.
The mid-block alley serves as a natural barrier between the properties proposed for
rezoning and the R district to the north. The property at 1727 Beidler St was recently
rezoned to FBC, NE this February.
The Planning Commission unanimously (7-0, two members absent) recommended to
approve the rezoning request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I move to approve the request to rezone for the addresses
listed above from R, Neighborhood Residential to Form Based Code, Neighborhood
Edge.

Motion by Commissioner German, second by Vice Mayor St.Clair, to approve the
consent agenda as presented minus items F, I, J and O.
ROLL VOTE:    Ayes: Kochin, St.Clair, Johnson, Kilgo, and German




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              Nays: None
MOTION PASSES

2025-26 TEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

    F. Social Media Use Policy and Guidelines Community Engagement
Staff recommends the approval of the Social Media Use Policy and Guidelines.
To address the evolving landscape of online communication and ensure responsible,
effective, and consistent use of social media by the City of Muskegon, a
comprehensive Social Media Use Policy and Guidelines has been developed.
This Policy establishes protocols for social media use by City officials and employees,
ensuring communications are properly authorized, formatted, and legally compliant,
particularly considering rulings such as Lindke v. Freed, 601 U.S. 187 (2024).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Social Media Use Policy and Guidelines as
presented, authorizing its immediate implementation.

Motion by Commissioner Kilgo, second by Vice Mayor St.Clair, to approve the Social
Media Use Policy and Guidelines as presented, authorizing its immediate
implementation.
ROLL VOTE:    Ayes: St.Clair, Johnson, and German
              Nays: Kochin and Kilgo
MOTION DID NOT PASSES

    I.   Rezoning of 1201 and 1147 3rd St and 236 Monroe Ave Planning
Staff-initiated request to rezone the properties at 1201 and 1147 3rd St and 236
Monroe Ave from Convenience & Comparison Business (B-2) to Form-Based Code,
Mainstreet (FBC, MS).
The “Midtown” portion of 3rd was rezoned from B-2 to Form-Based Code, Mainstreet in
2015. During the rezoning process a couple of property owners were hesitant to
rezone because of current or potential developments. The vacant lot at 1201 3rd St
was being used as a used-car sales lot at the time, but it has been vacant for close to
10 years. It’s not exactly clear why the parking lot of 1147 3rd St and 236 Monroe Ave
were not rezoned at the time. However, both of the parcels are considered non-
buildable under the B-2 designation because they do not meet the minimum lot size
of 10,890 sf and 100 feet of width.
At the public hearing, the property owners adjacent to the property at 236 Monroe
Ave disagreed with the recommendation to rezone it to FBC, MS. Staff agreed with
them and suggested that we remove 236 Monroe Ave off of the request. Staff will
bring forward another zoning amendment request in the future to rezone the property


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to FBC, UR.
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended to approve the request to
rezone 1201 and 1147 3rd St from B-2 to FBC, MS.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: I move to approve the rezoning of 1147 and 1201 3rd St
from B-2 to Form Based Code, MS.

Motion by Commissioner German, second by Commissioner Kilgo, to approve the
rezoning of 1147 and 1201 3rd St from B-2 to Form Based Code, MS.
ROLL VOTE:    Ayes: St.Clair, Johnson, Kilgo, German, and Kochin
              Nays: None
MOTION PASSES (REQUIRES SECOND READING)

    J. Approval of Community Foundation Fund Requests in Parks &
       Recreation DPW- Parks
Staff requests authorization to receive grants and awards from the Community
Foundation For Muskegon County from certain Parks & Recreation-related funds for a
total of $91,153.
The Community Foundation for Muskegon County has several funds set up to benefit
City of Muskegon Parks. Some of these state they need approval from the City Board
of Directors, and while others do not specifically need CC approval, this will serve as
an informative update on the progress of the funds. On March 19th, the Parks &
Recreation Advisory Committee voted to approve these funds to be formally
requested for the purposes listed below:


    • Darl & Kathleen Staley Charity Fund - $37,600 - Teen activities & Summer Rec
      staffing
    • City of Muskegon Parks Fund - $4,659 - Mobi-Mat System at new South PM
      Restroom Facility
    • Lakeshore Trails Improvement Fund - $13,106 - Trail Maintenance, deck
      replacement & treat invasives
    • Celebration Square Splashpad Fund - $35,788 - Shade sail, landscaping,
      painting & other beatification

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to receive grants and awards from the
Community Foundation For Muskegon County from certain Parks & Recreation-
related funds for a total of $91,153.

Motion by Commissioner Kochin, second by Commissioner German, to Authorize staff
to receive grants and awards from the Community Foundation For Muskegon County
from certain Parks & Recreation-related funds for a total of $91,153.



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ROLL VOTE:   Ayes: Johnson, Kilgo, German, Kochin, and St.Clair
             Nays: None
MOTION PASSES

    O. Muskegon Farmers Market Fees for 2025 City Clerk
The Muskegon Farmers Market Committee met on March 13th, 2025 to review fees
along with farmers market rules/updates.
2024      Proposed 2025

Tier 1-Corner - 7 $750 $775
months
Tier 1 - Regular $700 $725
Tier 2 - Regular $580 $600
Tuesday May - $25 $25
June
Tuesday July -    $35 $35
September
Tuesday           $25 $25
October -
November
Thursday May - $20 $20
November
Saturday May- $45 $50
November
It is recommended the Flea Market prices increase by $1.
The committee has requested a $20 late fee to vendors who do not show up on time
and do not call, email, or text the market to let them know.
Vendors will continue to pay an additional $1 each Saturday that goes towards the
Marketing budget of the Farmers Market.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the fees as listed above.

Motion by Commissioner Kochin, second by Commissioner Kilgo, to approve the fees
as listed above.
ROLL VOTE:   Ayes: Kilgo, German, Kochin, St.Clair, and Johnson
             Nays: None
MOTION PASSES

ANY OTHER BUSINESS




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Commissioner Kilgo commented that the water shut-offs have been changed from
$50 to $100.
Commissioner Kochin stated that Roosevelt Park is having a playground building
event, would like to discuss looking to do this in the future. Community Clean-up is
April 4th at McGraft Park and Smith Ryerson.
Commissioner German asked about the Amity Street Development and the Amity
Street bridge project. Jake Eckholm, Director of Development Services, and Dan
VanderHeide, Public Works Director, explained the development.

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments received.


ADJOURNMENT
The City Commission meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.


                                      Respectfully Submitted,



                                      Ann Marie Meisch, MMC City Clerk




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