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City of Muskegon
City Commission Worksession
March 13, 2006
City Commission Chambers
5:30 p.m.
Minutes
The City Commission Worksession was called to order by Mayor Warmington at
5:32 p.m. Also present were Vice Mayor Gawron, Commissioners Carter, Davis,
Spataro and Wierengo. Commissioner Shepherd was excused.
1. Smith Ryerson. (Slaughter)
Assistant City Manager Lee Slaughter gave an overview to the Commission
and answered questions. Commission agreed that the city needs to ask for
Requests for Proposals and enter in to a written agreement for management
of the Smith Ryerson facility.
2. L. C. Walker Arena Management Agreement. (Finance)
Tim Paul gave an overview to Commission. Tony Lisman passed out material
to the Commission members on a Club Room concept. Discussion was held
regarding the management agreement and the club room concept.
Motion by Spataro, seconded by Wierengo, to direct staff to go forward in
obtaining architectural bids contingent upon approval of the management
agreement at Tuesday City Commission Meeting (03-14-06).
ROLL VOTE: 6 Yeas 0 Nays Motion Passes
(Davis, Carter, Wierengo, Warmington, Gawron, Spataro)
3. Point of Sale Inspections. (Mazade)
City Manager asked Commission for direction on what they wanted staff to
do. Discussion was held on the positive and negative reasons to continue to
proceed with this. It was agreed that the City does not have the money to
hire additional staff and proceed at this time. When funds become available
to hire additional inspectors this may be put into place.
4. Decaying Leaves. (Mazade)
City Manager gave overview of how this was put on agenda for discussion.
Discussion was held on staffing and cost concerns that may result if an
ordinance is adopted as presented. Staff was asked to prepare an ordinance
and present it to commission for action.
5. Liquor License Renewals (Kundinger)
City Clerk presented the current outstanding concerns on 26 liquor license
holders in the city. Questions were answered and discussion was held. City
Clerk advised Commission that an updated report would be available to them
at the Tuesday City Commission meeting (03-14-06).
6. Lifeguard Policy (Slaughter)
Assistant City Manager gave an overview of the policy to the Commission.
Discussion was held on the wording included in the policy.
Motion by Wierengo, seconded by Spataro, to endorse the Lifeguard Policy as
presented.
VOTE: 6 Yeas 0 Nays Motion Passed
7. Any other business.
City Manager asked the Commission to approve a request from the Memorial
Day Parade organizers to allow a “Fly By” during the parade.
Motion by Carter, seconded by Spataro, to approve the request for a Fly By at
the Memorial Day parade held Downtown.
VOTE: 6 Yeas 0 Nays Motion Passed
Commissioner Carter was excused at 7:29 p.m.
Discussion was held on the old “Mall site” and status of work.
8. Adjournment.
The City Commission Worksession was adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Gail A. Kundinger, MMC
City Clerk
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