City Council Study Session

City Council Study Session Monday, March 18, at 6:00 PM 27400 Southfield Road, Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076 1. Call to Order by Mayor Garrett at 6:00 PM 2. Discussion Items A. Grant Writing Contractor City Administrator Greene gave an overview of Lexipol and the grant assistance programs they offer. After a brief discussion, there was consensus for City Administrator Greene to move forward with developing a contract for presentation to the City Council pending a reference check. B. Pet Store Sales Attorney Baker shared a draft ordinance with the City Council regarding the pet acquisition ordinance and the limits it would place on pet stores regarding the sale of specific animals. Consensus among the Council to finalize the draft ordinance. C. Statutory Revenue Sharing Reform Councilmember Hammond discussed the proposed resolution that was up for consideration during the March 18 City Council Regular Meeting. D. Oakland County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan City Administrator Greene presented a brief overview of the hazard mitigation plan and the need to approve the updated resolution. E. Ferguson Water Meter Tower – Installation City Administrator Greene gave a brief update on the proposed DES Electric project based on feedback from Attorney Baker. F. Dispatch Contract City Administrator Greene discussed the dispatch contract and how the City is currently operating without active contact via the City and Southfield’s files. Councilmember Kantor asked about contracting dispatch to another unit. CA Greene mentioned it would be something we could explore in the future, but he would rather be under a current contract before beginning to explore other options. G. Charge EV – Charging Stations 27400 Southfield Rd | Lathrup Village, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org  City Administrator Greene provides an overview of Charge EV and their Charging Station program. Councilmember Hammond & Mayor Pro-Tem Kantor requested CA Greene inform Charge EV of our charging station ordinances. H. As-Needed Landscape Services CA Greene discussed the as-needed landscaping services that were on the regular meeting agenda and the portion the General Government would cover versus the DDA. I. Mid-Year Budget Amendments CA Greene reviewed the proposed mid-year budget amendments that were up for consideration. 3. Public Comments Robin Roberts – HDC Vice-Chair – Regarding the Ferguson Tower next to City Hall and HDC inclusion in the process.  Attorney Baker – follow-up on the HDC committee is needed to ensure board seats are filled and the body meets their requirements. Presented information on land regulation ordinances and their implication on City governments. Johnathan – Infrastructure Committee. Carol Green – EV Charging Stations and requirements for the City; Ferguson Tower Installation 4. Mayor and Council Comments Mayor Garrett  Advertisement for HDC openings. Bruce Kantor  Ordinance in place for EV charging in place.  Ferguson Tower monies were planned for water/sewer funds  Infrastructure Study Group did exist 4-5 years ago. The group was disbanded once two large projects were completed.  Council Rules & Procedures proposal.  Facility Rental Agreement Dalton Barksdale  Would like to include HDC in the tower project.  Apologized to the public for the delay in getting back to residents. Jason Hammond  Would like to include HDC in the tower project. 5. Adjourn at 7:07 PM 27400 Southfield Rd | Lathrup Village, MI 48076 | 248.557.2600 | www.lathrupvillage.org