Council Study Session

CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 19, 2019 MINUTES OF THE STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2019 IN THE CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM IN THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING 27400 SOUTHFIELD ROAD, LATHRUP VILLAGE, MICHIGAN. The meeting was called to order at 5:37 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Kantor and Roll Call was taken. Present: Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Kantor Council members Ian Ferguson, Saleem Siddiqi and Donna Stallings Excused: Mayor Mykale Garrett Also Present: City Administrator, Dr. Sheryl L. Mitchell, City Attorney, Scott Baker, Police Chief Scott McKee and City Clerk, Yvette Talley Purpose of meeting to discuss Agenda items B. Discussion Items: A. Discussion – Infrastructure Study group Recommendation Mayor Pro Tem Kantor gave an overview and answered specific questions. B. Discussion – Agenda Items Dr. Sheryl Mitchell gave an overview of the Agenda items and answered specific questions. Scott Baker gave an overview and answered specific questions of two ordinances; The 2nd Reading of the Ordinance to amend the City of Lathrup Village Code of Ordinances at Chapter 14- Buildings and Regulations, Article VI-Property Maintenance code. Also, he gave an overview of the Illicit discharge Ordinance. C. Discussion – Mayor and Council comments Council member Ferguson gave an update on the Caribbean festival. Discussed the historical markers on the sidewalks and how they can be preserved. Sidewalks that are damaged due to city tree roots, are an issue throughout the city. Discussion – Lathrup Village leaving Southfield school district. Discussion on trash haulers blocking middle of street. Council member Stallings asked if there are tags for yard waste that cannot be picked up. There’s a speeding problem on Eldorado and Sunset. Chief McKee will do a traffic count and speed study on Eldorado and Sunset. Dr. Mitchell gave an updated on the following: Sidewalks, bike lanes, dog park sign ordinance, discussion - house in the woods, right-of-way near George’s soccer, Lathrup Village Town homes – Alley and landscaping, Chase Bank brick wall replacement, decorative street sign Lathrup Blvd., San Quentin; and Catalpa sign. 1 Scott Baker gave an update on the town homes developer and Mr. Ferrell’s complaint of the landscaping. D. Public Comments – None Motion by Council member Siddiqi, seconded by Council member Stallings to adjourn this meeting. Motion carried. E. Adjournment- 6:45 p.m. ____________________________________ Transcribed by Yvette Talley City Clerk 2