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CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
MAY 8, 2012
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS @ 5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER:
PRAYER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
HONORS AND AWARDS:
A. Certificate of Appreciation. PUBLIC SAFETY
B. People’s Choice Award for Best Beach.
INTRODUCTIONS/PRESENTATION:
A. Con Nolan – Great Lakes Die Cast.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes. CITY CLERK
B. Special Event Request – Muskegon Bike Time Events, Inc. PLANNING &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
C. 2012 Pavement Marking Program. PUBLIC WORKS
D. Senior Nutrition Program – Agreement Between AgeWell Services of
West Michigan (AWS) and the City of Muskegon. PLANNING &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
E. Disc Golf at McGraft Park. PUBLIC WORKS
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
COMMUNICATIONS:
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Proposed 2012-2013 CDBG/HOME Grants Budget. COMMUNITY &
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
ANY OTHER BUSINESS:
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Reminder: Individuals who would like to address the City Commission shall do the following:
Fill out a request to speak form attached to the agenda or located in the back of the room.
Submit the form to the City Clerk.
Be recognized by the Chair.
Step forward to the microphone.
State name and address.
Limit of 3 minutes to address the Commission.
(Speaker representing a group may be allowed 10 minutes if previously registered with City Clerk.)
CLOSED SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
ADA POLICY: The City of Muskegon will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services to individuals who
want to attend the meeting upon twenty four hour notice to the City of Muskegon. Please contact Ann
Marie Becker, City Clerk, 933 Terrace Street, Muskegon, MI 49440 or by calling (231) 724-6705 or TDD:
(231) 724-4172.
Date: 04/30/2012
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Director Jeffrey Lewis
RE: “Certificate of Appreciation”
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Police Report: 2012-5174 – March 30th, 2012
Appreciated Citizen – Daniel Yokubonus
3109 Country Club Dr.
Muskegon, Michigan 49441
Mr. Yokubonus, supported MUPD and Latitudes Party Store in the arrest of a fleeing
“armed robber”. Mr. Yokubonus calmly reacted and did not put him self or others into
harms way waiting for a police response in order to apprehend a fleeing felon! The
citizen assistance helped MUPD solve this robbery which leads us to closing other
“open” robbery cases that had occurred over the winter in the immediate area. For
that we thank him for his involvement to better our community.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve - Director Jeffrey Lewis
Date: May 8, 2012
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Ann Marie Cummings, City Clerk
RE: Approval of Minutes
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve minutes of the April 24th City
Commission Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
CITY OF MUSKEGON
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
APRIL 24, 2012
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, April 24, 2012.
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 Willie German, Sue Wierengo, Byron Turnquist, Eric Hood, and
Lawrence Spataro, City Manager Bryon Mazade, City Attorney John Schrier, and
City Clerk Ann Marie Cummings.
2012- HONORS AND AWARDS:
A. 2011 Outstanding Citizenship Awards.
Commissioner Wierengo presented Outstanding Citizenship Awards to Lauralee
Gates and Joe Stapel.
2012-CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes. CITY CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve minutes of the April 9th Commission
Worksession and the April 10th City Commission Meeting.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the minutes.
B. Liquor License Request from AJIT Corporation, 1121 E. Laketon. CITY
CLERK
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The Liquor Control Commission is seeking local
recommendation on a request from AJIT Corporation of 1121 E. Laketon, for a
new SDM License, New Sunday Sales Permit (AM) and New Gas Pumps.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
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BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: All departments are recommending approval.
C. Rejection of Environmental Program Mowing and Trash Clean-up Bids.
PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The contract for mowing of lots and trash clean up of
public and private properties previously held by Freelance Enterprises Inc. has
expired on March 31, 2012. A request for bids was advertised and four
companies placed bids.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None, funds are budgeted for this activity.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To formally reject all bids because of deficiencies in
the bids and to rebid the contract for the mowing of lots and trash removal on
properties located within the City.
D. 2012 Water Treatment Chemical Bids. PUBLIC WORKS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Recommend endorsement of lowest responsible bidder
to supply sodium hypochlorite, for the Water Filtration Plant.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Annual cost of $52,207 (based on average annual water
pumped to mains).
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Mayor and City Commission
endorse the low bid received and enter into contract with KA Steel Chemicals
for sodium hypochlorite for one year.
E. Approval of Contractor for Lead Abatement and Rehabilitation of
House at 1733 Manz. COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the contract with Jeff Fisher, JD Fisher
Builders, 123 N. 8th Ave., Fruitport, for the lead abatement and rehabilitation of
the home located at 1733 Manz for the cost of $89,780.
This project is being financed by Neighborhood Stabilization funds from the
Michigan State Housing Development Authority with possible HOME funds from
HUD. After the lead abatement and rehabilitation is completed, the home will
be marketed to sell to an eligible homebuyer with an annual income less than
120 percent of the area median income. The City obtained the house at 1733
Manz with Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds. The City received three
bids.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The project will be covered from the Neighborhood
Stabilization Program funds and/or possible HOME funds from HUD.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve Community & Neighborhood Services
office to develop a contract with JD Fisher Builders and direct the Mayor and
Clerk to sign the contract.
F. Security Cameras, Public Service Building. PUBLIC WORKS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorize staff to purchase 12 security cameras and a
hddvr recorder from Lakeshore Security & Electronics which was the low bidder.
This will replace the existing system that is not working and is out of date.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Total cost $11,959.91.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None, included in 2011/2012 Budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Purchase from the low bidder, Lakeshore Security &
Electronics.
G. Seaway Industrial Park Property Sale. CITY MANAGER
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve a sale of property in the Seaway Industrial
Park to Eastwood Development, LLC (Wood Trucking).
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The sale price is $20,000.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Purchase Agreement, authorize the
Mayor and Clerk to execute it, and authorize City staff to execute all necessary
closing documents.
H. Amendment to City’s 457 Plan to Allow for Employee Hardship Loans.
FINANCE
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City has long offered full-time employees the
opportunity to save for retirement through voluntary contributions to a “457”
deferred compensation plan. 457 plans are similar to 401(k) plans in the private
sector. The 457 plan is completely separate from the City’s defined benefit and
defined contribution retirement programs.
Once an employee contributes money to the 457 plan, it can be withdrawn
only when the employee separates service or in cases of extreme financial
hardship. The City has received numerous hardship withdrawal requests and
inquiries in recent years. Although employee needs are legitimate, almost all
requests are rejected because of the stringent IRS regulations governing these
withdrawals.
457 loan provisions are less restrictive allowing for needs such as home purchase,
unreimbursed medical expenses and college education for dependents. Staff
believes implementing the hardship loan provision will provide employees a way
to access their money for legitimate financial needs.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact on the City.
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Administration of the program will be done primarily by the City’s 457 plan
administrators (ICMA and The Hartford).
Financial terms of loans to employees allowed under this recommendation are
as follows:
• Participants may receive only one loan per year and only one
outstanding at any time;
• Minimum loan $1,000; Maximum is the lesser of $50,000 or ½ of the
participant’s plan balance;
• Length of loan: 5 years; 10 years if used for purchase of principal
residence;
• Interest rate: Prime rate + 0.5% (currently 3.75%);
• Collateral: Portion of the employee’s remaining account balance
equal to the amount of the loan.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: This action does not have a budget impact on the
City.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Adoption of the resolution and approval of the loan
guidelines as described.
J. Catamaran Racing Association of Michigan Request for
Overnight Camping at PM Park. PLANNING & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: CRAM is requesting permission to hold a Catamaran
sailing regatta at Pere Marquette Park, August 23 through 26, 2012. They would
like to use the City-owned lot that is currently being leased by Captain Jack’s for
overnight RV camping on August 23, 24, and 25, 2012. They are requesting to
add the additional night of camping this year (August 23), starting on Thursday
night instead of Friday. This is because they would like to add sailing events on
Friday, which they did not do last year. They expect only 6 to 10 RV’s in the lot
overnight. This is the event’s fifth year of operation. They have provided proof
of liability insurance and a letter from Captain Jack’s indicating their support of
the event.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request for overnight camping at
Pere Marquette for this event on August 23, 24, and 25, 2012.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This request was recommended for approval
by the City’s Special Event Approval staff.
Motion by Vice Mayor Gawron, second by Commissioner Spataro to approve
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the Consent Agenda as presented minus items I, K, and L.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Wierengo, Turnquist, Warmington, Hood, Spataro,
and German
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2012-29 ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA:
I. Movies on the Beach – Request for Extended Hours. PLANNING &
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Kerry Halloran is requesting that Pere Marquette Park be
allowed to remain open past 11:00 p.m. on Friday, June 15, and possibly for
future dates this summer if the Movies project is successful. Kerry’s project is one
of the winners of the Community Foundation’s “Love Notes” contest. Because
we have such a late sunset in the summer and the movie will start around dusk,
it is likely that the movie will not be over by the 11:00 p.m. park closing time.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the request allowing Pere Marquette
Park to remain open past 11:00 p.m. on movie nights.
Motion by Vice Mayor Gawron, second by Commissioner German to approve
the request allowing Pere Marquette Park to remain open past 11:00 p.m. on
movie nights.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Wierengo, Turnquist, Warmington, Hood, Spataro, German,
and Gawron
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
K. Michigan Beach Polo Request to Serve Alcohol at PM Park. PLANNING
& ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The organizers of the Michigan Beach Polo event are
requesting to serve beer and wine, with an emphasis on local beers, during their
beach polo event at Pere Marquette Park on June 9, 2012. They are partnering
with the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the sale of beer and wine at Pere
Marquette Park on June 9, 2012 during the beach polo game.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This request was recommended for
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approval by the City’s Special Event Approval staff.
Motion by Vice Mayor Gawron, second by Commissioner Wierengo to approve
the request to serve alcohol at Pere Marquette Park during the Michigan Beach
Polo event.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Turnquist, Warmington, Hood, Spataro, German, Gawron, and
Wierengo
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
L. Engineering Services Agreement for Traffic Signals Warrants Evaluation
at Various Locations. ENGINEERING
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Authorize staff to enter into an engineering services
agreement with URS Corporation out of Grand Rapids for a not-to-exceed cost
of $31,350 to perform traffic signal warrants evaluation at various locations
throughout, mainly, the downtown area. The reason behind this request is to
eliminate unnecessary stoppage thus saving fuel and enhancing the traffic
movements. Staff feels the study is warranted at this time due to the modified
traffic patterns within the proposed study area due to the construction of
Shoreline Dr. and the conversion of Muskegon and Webster.
The approach at this time is to strictly evaluate the need for signals at the various
locations and the result will be presented to the City Commission for further
action at a later date.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: $31,350 for the evaluation and preparation of
specifications.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None at this time since this project was budgeted
for in 2011/2012.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Authorize staff to enter into an agreement with URS
Corporation. This recommendation was arrived at after reviewing two other
proposals from Wade Trim ($75,000) and from Progressive ($38,796).
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Vice Mayor Gawron to approve
the engineering services agreement for traffic signals warrants evaluation at
various locations downtown with URS Corporation.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Warmington, Hood, Spataro, German, Gawron, Wierengo,
and Turnquist
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2012-30 PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Request for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate – AFI
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Machining. PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Pursuant to Public Act 198 of 1974, as amended, AFI
Machining, 1920 Port City Blvd., has requested the issuance of an Industrial
Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate. The total capital investment will be
$1,120,000 in personal property and will create two jobs. This qualifies them for a
tax abatement of six years.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City will capture certain additional property taxes
generated by the expansion.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the resolution granting an Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate for a term of six years for personal property.
The Public Hearing opened to hear and consider any comments from the
public. Comments were heard from Jim Kutches, representative of AFI and
Shanti Devi, 4380 Hackley Point Lane.
Motion by Vice Mayor Gawron, second by Commissioner German to close the
Public Hearing and approve the resolution granting an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate for a term of six years for personal property for AFI
Machining.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Hood, Spataro, German, Gawron, Wierengo, Turnquist, and
Warmington
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
B. Request for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate – AFI Hole Drill.
PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Pursuant to Public Act 198 of 1974, as amended, AFI
Hole Drill, 1920 Port City Blvd., has requested the issuance of an Industrial
Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate. The total capital investment will be $599,800
in personal property and will create two jobs. This qualifies them for a tax
abatement of six years under the current City policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City will capture certain additional property taxes
generated by the expansion.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval of the resolution granting an Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate for a term of six years for personal property.
The Public Hearing opened to hear and consider any comments from the
public. No comments were made.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Vice Mayor Gawron to
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close the Public Hearing and grant the request for an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate for AFI Hole Drill as described.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Spataro, German, Gawron, Wierengo, Turnquist, Warmington,
and Hood
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
2012-31 NEW BUSINESS:
A. Approval of Sale of City-owned Home at 1543 Hoyt. COMMUNITY &
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the resolution and instruct the Community
and Neighborhood Services department to complete the sales transaction
between Mr. Kedon Lamphere for the newly constructed home at 1543 Hoyt
Street, which is part of the City’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Office of
Community Development. Mr. Lamphere’s purchase price is $71,000.
The previous house was foreclosed and demolished. We now have a beautiful
4-bedroom, 3-1/2 bath home with a 2-car detached garage.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proceeds from the sale will be used to complete the
remaining two NSP projects.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution and direct the CNS staff to
complete the sale.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner Wierengo to
approve the sale of City-owned home at 1543 Hoyt to the Lamphere family for
the indicated price.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: German, Gawron, Wierengo, Turnquist, Warmington, Hood,
and Spataro
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
B. Ballot Resolution – Civil Service. CITY MANAGER
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve a resolution to place a question on the
November, 2012, election ballot to eliminate Civil Service from the City Charter.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the resolution.
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Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Commissioner German to approve
the resolution to place the elimination of Civil Service to be replaced with a
personnel system on the ballot for November.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Gawron, Wierengo, Turnquist, Warmington, Hood, Spataro,
and German
Nays: Nays
MOTION PASSES
C. Muskegon Lake Shoreline Restoration. PUBLIC WORKS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Consider the West Michigan Shoreline Regional
Development Commission’s request to restore another section of the Muskegon
Lake Shoreline as per the letter and map.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the request since the proposed work
includes the cleanup of the area adjacent to the bike path from all debris.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Vice Mayor Gawron to approve
the request for the Muskegon Lake Shoreline restoration as described.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Wierengo, Turnquist, Warmington, Hood, Spataro, German,
and Gawron
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
D. Concurrence with the Housing Board of Appeals Notice and Order to
Demolish the Following: PUBLIC SAFETY
557 W. Clay Avenue
28 Delaware Avenue (Area 11)
1469 6th Street (Area 10)
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: This is to request that the City Commission concur with
the findings of the Housing Board of Appeals that the structures are unsafe,
substandard, a public nuisance and that they be demolished within 30 days. It
is further requested that administration be directed to obtain bids for the
demolition of the structures and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
and directed to execute a contract for demolition with the lowest responsible
bidder.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: CDBG Funds.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To concur with the Housing Board of Appeals
decision to demolish.
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Vice Mayor Gawron to concur with
the Housing Board of Appeals notice and order to demolish 28 Delaware
Avenue and 1469 6th Street.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Turnquist, Warmington, Hood, Spataro, German, Gawron, and
Wierengo
Nays: None
MOTION PASSES
Motion by Commissioner Spataro, second by Vice Mayor Gawron to concur with
the Housing Board of Appeals notice and order to demolish 557 W. Clay Avenue.
ROLL VOTE: Ayes: Warmington, Hood, Spataro, German, Gawron, and Turnquist
Nays: Wierengo
MOTION PASSES
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Public comments were received.
ADJOURNMENT: The City Commission Meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ann Marie Cummings, MMC
City Clerk
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CITY COMMISSION MEETING DATE
May 8, 2012
Date: April 30, 2012
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: Cathy Brubaker-Clarke, Director of Community &
Economic Development
Re: Special Event Request –
Muskegon Bike Time Events Inc (annual event)
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: Muskegon Bike Time Events Inc. has filed a special event application
for the annual Bike Time festival in downtown Muskegon to be held July 19, 20, & 21, and 22, 2012.
Portions of their request require City Commission approval, including some items that are new for
2012, and some that are the same as in past years. See attached sheet for details on those
requests (waiver of equipment rental fees, use of Bike Time’s own labor pool when possible,
extended beer tent hours, and variation from street closure times allowed per the special event
policy)
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Request that equipment rental fees be waived.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that staff be allowed to make the final
decision regarding rental fees and actual costs to be coordinated through the City Manager. In
addition, staff recommends if Bike Time picks up items such as picnic tables, bleachers, and trash
cans for distribution at the proper locations, there will be no equipment rental charge to Bike Time.
This must first be approved by and coordinated through City staff. It is also recommended that City
staff review staffing levels for City personnel with the Bike Time staff, with the City making the final
decision on the number of City staff needed for the event. These recommendations follow what was
done for the previous Bike Time events.
Regarding street closures, staff recommends approval with the condition that Bike Time notify
affected downtown businesses of the dates and times of street closures and the date and time that
No Parking restrictions go into effect on those streets.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: N/A
MUSKEGON BIKE TIME City Commission item (page 2)
New Requests for 2012:
• Closing time for beer garden - Request to keep one beer garden open until 12:00 a.m. with
serving ending at 11:30 p.m. instead of 11:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. They will shut
the music off at 11:00 p.m. and will stop serving alcohol at 11:30 p.m. (There will be 3 beer
gardens this year instead of 4 as in past years).
Requests requiring Commission approval that are the same as in past years:
• Street closures -- Bike Time requests permission to close certain street intersections in the
downtown area one day earlier than allowed in the special event policy, so that they can work on
event/tent set-up. They would like to close the intersections listed below starting at 6:00 p.m. on
Wednesday evening, July 18 (instead of waiting til Thursday evening, July 19).
Intersection of 6th Street and Western Avenue
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Intersection of 4th Street and Western Avenue
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Intersection of 2nd Street and Western Avenue
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*In order to minimize disruption to downtown businesses, Bike Time will keep Western Avenue open
on Thursday for limited business traffic. They will also leave the alley open off the side streets south
of Western Avenue.
No Parking signs will be put up on Wednesday, prohibiting parking after midnight on Western
Avenue (midnight on Wednesday night/Thursday morning). The Police Department will not ticket
vehicles parked on Western Ave. that are there for the businesses that stay open past midnight on
Wednesday (Mike’s Inn, Club Envy, Racquets, etc).
Bike Time will send letters to all homes/businesses on the affected streets, notifying them of the
street closure dates/times, and also when the No Parking signs will go up.
• Equipment rental fees and labor costs -- Bike Time has requested the waiver of some City
equipment rental fees. They have also requested to use their own labor pool rather than City
employees whenever possible. (see staff recommendation on page 1)
AGENDA ITEM NO._____________
CITY COMMISSION MEETING ___________________
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM: Department of Public Works
DATE: May 8, 2011
SUBJECT: 2012 Pavement Marking Program
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Staff is requesting permission to enter into 1-year contractual agreement with Michigan
Pavement Marking (MPM) of Wyoming, Michigan for centerline painting and specialty
markings. This contract is bid out by the Muskegon County Road Commission (MCRC) for local
agencies in the Muskegon County Pavement Marking Group with each member billed separately
by MPM for painting services requested.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Estimated costs for 2012 are $20,000 (which includes $5,000 for limited specialty markings).
Approximately $14,794 in 2009 and $14,300 in 2010 was spent for centerline painting and then
$20,334 in 2011 was spent for centerline painting/specialty markings, through previous contracts
with MCRC and MPM.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None, contractual work has been budgeted for in the Highway Majors budget.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve request.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Commission Meeting Date: May 8, 2012
Date: May 1, 2012
To: Honorable Mayor & City Commission
From: Planning & Economic Development Department
RE: Senior Nutrition Program- Agreement Between
AgeWell Services of West Michigan (AWS) and the
City of Muskegon
SUMMARY OF REQUEST: The City of Muskegon has contracted with
AgeWell Services for several years to conduct the senior nutrition
program at the McGraft Park Community Building. This Agreement will
extend those services through September 30, 2013.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The City of Muskegon financially supports the
program in the amount of $8,316.00. AWS pays the City $200.00 a
month for rent and utilities.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: To approve the Agreement and
authorize the Mayor’s signature.
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
AgeWell Services of West Michigan (AWS)
AND
The City of Muskegon
FOR THE MCGRAFT PARK COMMUNITY BUILDING
and Senior Citizen Programs within the City of Muskegon
The purpose of the agreement is to establish the working arrangements for the occupancy
of the City owned McGraft Park Community Building by the Senior Nutrition Program
operated by AgeWell Services of West Michigan (AWS) and for the operation of
programs for City of Muskegon older adults. The specifics of this agreement shall be as
follows:
1. The City of Muskegon agrees to allow use of the McGraft Park Community Building
to AWS to operate as a location for senior meals and support services for seniors in
the area.
2. AWS will pay to the City $200.00 per month as a fee for expenses of rent and utilities
including garbage service.
3. A telephone will be provided at the expense of AWS.
4. The City will provide a locked office for the program. A locked cupboard for storage
in the kitchen will also be provided.
5. AWS will provide all materials for the program meal. AWS has full and complete
responsibility for the operation of the program.
6. AWS agrees to work to promote recreational opportunities for City of Muskegon
senior citizens.
7. AWS agrees to try to secure grants if available towards facility improvements or
equipment for the operation of the program.
8. The building will be available to AWS from Monday through Friday during business
hours – typically 9 - 3. Exceptions are voting days and the third Wednesday of the
month “Shuffleboard Potlucks” during the summer. AWS may use the building for
an evening event when approved by the City.
9. The care and maintenance of the facility is the City’s responsibility with AWS
responsible for routine daily clean-up; which is wiping tables, counters, sinks, and
spills, sweeping floors, wiping up spills on floors and disposing of food and supply
waste; leaving kitchen and dining area ready for use by any other tenants.
Page two – agreement between AWS and City of Muskegon for McGraft Park
10. AWS provides liability insurance and its own health department licensing for its
centers. Proof of evidence shall be provided to the City.
11. The City agrees to financial support in the amount of $ 8316.00 for staff time for
programs provided at McGraft Park and other locations (Nelson Place & Jefferson
Towers) for City of Muskegon older adults. These activities are wellness programs
including exercise and health, chronic disease management, educational, social and a
diversity of enrichment programs.
12. Either party with sixty- (60) day notice may terminate this agreement with just cause.
The inclusive dates of this agreement are October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2013.
FOR: City of Muskegon FOR: AgeWell Services
P.O Box 536 Tanglewood Park
933 Terrace Street 560 Seminole Road
Muskegon, MI 494403 Muskegon, MI 49444
231-724-6702 231-755-0434
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Steve Warmington Sharon TerHaar
Mayor of Muskegon Executive Director
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Date Date
Date: May 8, 2012
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
From: DPW
RE: Disc Golf @ McGraft Park
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Consider a request from a group of volunteer called The Thursday Night League @
MPDGC to install eighteen (18) concrete tee pads to enhance and protect the Disc Golf
Course at McGraft Park. The group’s request;
1- The city not to object to the group raising the necessary funds via solicitation of
private donation.
2- City provides some assistant in equipment and available materials such as sand.
3- The City act as the fiduciary of the collected funds and issue payments to
outsider contractors/suppliers using said funds. The group feels that such step
will enable the private donors to claim some type of tax deduction thus
encouraging donation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None since the City’s participation is limited to equipment and or available material.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED:
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the request since the proposed work will enhance the park under one condition;
City staff will have the final decision on where and how the proposed pads will be.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Commission Meeting Date: May 8, 2012
Date: May 1, 2012
To: Honorable Mayor and City Commission
From: Community and Neighborhood Services Department
RE: Proposed 2012 - 2013 CDBG/HOME Grants Budget
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SUMMARY OF REQUEST: To approve the 2012 – 2013 CDBG/HOME
grant budget based on the attached spreadsheet for submission of the
2012 - 2013 Action Plan to HUD.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Community Development Block Grant and
HOME grant budget is the basis of the annual Action Plan for the
Community and Neighborhood Services department.
BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve the 2012 – 2013 CDBG/HOME
grant budget based on the attached spreadsheet for submission of the
2012 - 2013 Action Plan to HUD.
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