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CITY OF MUSKEGON
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
Minutes
Monday, December 2, 2024
5:30 pm
Present: Commissioners Johnson, St.Clair, German, Kochin, Kilgo, and Gorman
Absent: Commissioner Keener
Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Kochin moved, Vice Mayor St.Clair seconded, to approve the minutes of
August 28, 2024.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS
New Charter Park Designations
City Manager, Jonathan Seyferth, explained that the Lakeside property west of Lincoln Avenue
and north west of Seyferth Park be designated as a green-space park. This will be discussed
further in the first quarter of 2025.
Waterfront PUD Zoning Change
City Manager, Jonathan Seyferth, and Director of Development Services, Jake Eckholm,
explained the item. All Waterfront PUDs to have 50% access. This will be brought to
Commission the first quarter of 2025.
Pursuit of DNR Time-Sensitive Land Acquisition Grant
City Manager, Jonathan Seyferth, and Public Works Director, Dan VanderHeide, explained the
item. Hartshorn Village property does not work. Another property was discussed. Commission
is in approval of pursuing the Time-Sensitive Land Acquisition Grant.
NEW BUSINESS
Legislative/ARPA Updates
Director of Government Relations and Strategic Operations, Pete Wills, gave an update on
Climate Action – this will be brought to Commission on April 22nd. He stated that we took
possession of the EV vehicles on December 2nd. Discussion was held on Grants Management
Services – contract was signed with Wade Trim, Inc. to partner in providing this service. Also
discussed MEDC Rap 1.0 grant, and Lame Duck Legislative Session. The Bill to extend cap on
Transformational Brownfield was discussed and Commission stated it was ok for City Manager,
Jonathan Seyferth, to send letters of support.
Update on Regional Transit Authority – LeighAnn Mikesell
Deputy City Manager, LeighAnn Mikesell, gave an update. Muskegon Heights, Roosevelt Park,
and the City of Muskegon have given their approval but Norton Shores has some concerns.
They will be meeting in January.
City Down Payment Assistance Program – Commissioner Kilgo
Commissioner Kilgo explained that the goal is to discuss and identify new opportunities and
approaches that would allow us to reach and support a greater number of residents who are
aspiring to become homeowners.
Muskegon County Mutual Aid Box Alarm System
Deputy Director Jay Paulson explained that the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) is a
statewide mutual aid agreement that covers liability and authority to receive and provide mutual
aid to other Fire Departments that have signed the MABAS Agreement. The City of Muskegon
Fire Department would like to enter into the interlocal agreement with the Muskegon County
Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Division 3602. This will be on the December 10th Commission
Meeting.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Discussion was held on reducing the price of the Beach Parking Passes. Mayor Ken Johnson
suggested a BOGO for the month of December. Shuttle service was discussed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jake Eckholm mentioned that the Soul Filled ribbon cutting is December 3rd.
Adjournment
Motion by Vice Mayor St.Clair, seconded by Commissioner Kochin to adjourn the meeting
at 7:55 pm.
MOTION CARRIED
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Ann Marie Meisch, MMC
City Clerk
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