City Council Special Meeting
Special MeetingLathrup Village, MI · June 1, 2022
Minutes
City Council Special Meeting
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, June 01, 2022, at 6:00 PM
27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076
1. Call to Order by Mayor Garrett at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Mykale Garrett
Council members: Councilmember Jennings, Mayor Pro Tem Kantor, Councilmember
Kenez, Councilmember Miller,
Present: Interim City Administrators, Pam Bratschi, Susan Stec, Chief Scott McKee, City
Attorneys, Scott Baker, Government Operations Assistant, Kelda London
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval of Agenda
Mayor Pro Tem Kantor moved to approve the agenda; motion was seconded by Councilmember
Jennings.
Yes: Jennings, Kantor, Kenez, Miller, Garrett
No: None
Motion carried.
5. Public Comments for Items on the Agenda (Speakers are limited to 3 minutes)
None.
6. Action Requests - For Consideration / Approval
A. Special Land Use Approval - 18411 W. 12 Mile (Life of God Outreach Sons, Global Ministries)
Life of God Outreach Sons, Global Ministries has presented their application to Planning
Commission; The Planning Commission has recommended approval based on the following e
conditions; a dumpster, shared parking agreement with one or more of the neighboring
properties, appropriate parking stops are added, a written agreement that no off-street
parking take place on Guy Place and the garbage is picked up on a weekly basis on the
property
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor to approve the Special Land Use for the address 18411 W.
12 Mile Road, Lathrup Village. Motion seconded by Councilmember Jennings.
Yes: Kantor, Kenez, Garrett, Jennings
No: Miller
Motion carried.
B. Planned Unit Development - 27777 Southfield Rd. (Panera Bread)
Surnow Company along with Panera Bread is proposing a Planned Unit Development project
at 27777 Southfield Road. Attorney Baker explained the PUD process and its origins in
Lathrup Village.
Mayor Pro Tem Kantor motioned to direct the City Attorney to prepare the development
contract with the appropriate parties associated with the Panera Planned Unit Development.
Motion was seconded by Councilmember Miller.
Attorney Baker asked Council if the listed community benefit is sufficient or would Council
would like to discuss any additional benefits. After extensive discussion, Council approved the
listed benefits.
Yes: Garrett, Kenez, Miller, Jennings, Kantor
No: None
Motion carried.
C. Discussion - Interview Questions
Council was provided along with a list of 18 questions for the Interviews, application materials
for the three (3) City Administrator candidates to be interviewed. It was decided that
councilmembers will submit any additional interview questions before Thursday June 2nd.
Interview will be broadcast with Zoom but not recorded.
D. Discussion - Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget
There was extensive discussion on how council can reduce the budget deficit. Interim
Administrator Pamela Bratschi, will send Council revised copies of the budget worksheet for
further discussion at the next Budget Study Session. Next Budget Study Session is Monday
June13, 2022.
Mayor Pro Tem Kantor moved to adopt the resolution scheduling the 2022/2023 Budget
Public Hearing for Monday June 27, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. Motion seconded by Councilmember
Jennings.
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Yes: Miller, Garrett, Jennings, Kantor, Kenez
No: None
Motion carried.
7. Public Comment (Speakers are limited to 3 minutes)
Karen Miller - FOIA
8. Mayor and Council Comments
Mayor Garrett – Addressed Councilmember Miller regarding accusations of conflicts of interest
and other issues.
Councilmember Miller stated that the Women’s Club Luncheon is June 8th at Plum Hollow the cost
is $35 per person.
Attorney Baker stated that he received correspondence from the State Attorney General
approving both the Charter Amendment Language and the explanatory caption, which have been
submitted to the Governor’s Office for approval.
9. Adjourn
Mayor Pro Tem Kantor moved to adjourn the meeting; motion was seconded by Councilmember
Jennings. Meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m.
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Agenda
City Council Special Meeting
Agenda
Wednesday, June 01, 2022 at 6:00 PM
27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076
HYBRID MEETING INFORMATION
Location: City Council Chambers
Webinar ID: 894 4619 7891
Password: LathrupCC
Online: https://zoom.us/
Telephone: 646.558.8656 or 312.626.6799
1. Call to Order by Mayor Garrett
2. Roll Call
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Public Comments for Items on the Agenda (Speakers are limited to 3 minutes)
6. Action Requests - For Consideration / Approval
A. Special Land Use Approval - 18411 W. 12 Mile (Life of God Outreach Sons, Global Ministries)
B. Planned Unit Development - 27777 Southfield Rd. (Panera Bread)
C. Discussion - Interview Questions
D. Discussion - Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Budget
7. Public Comment (Speakers are limited to 3 minutes)
8. Mayor and Council Comments
9. Adjourn
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