Council Study Sessions

CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 21 ,2020 MINUTES OF THE STUDY SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2020 REMOTELY VIA ZOOM. Present: Mayor Mykale Garrett and Mayor Pro Tem Kantor Council members Ian Ferguson, Donna Stallings Absent: Council member Saleem Siddiqi Also Present: City Administrator, Dr. Sheryl Mitchell Theriot, City Attorney, Scott McKee, Chief of Police, Scott Baker, Asst. City Administrator/Treasurer, Pamela Bratschi, Community and Economic Development Manager, Susie Stec, Government Operations Asst., Kelda London, Jim Nelson, LVTV and City Clerk, Yvette Talley This meeting was held remotely. All City Council members stated they are in Lathrup Village, MI- Oakland County Meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor Garrett Purpose of the meeting is to discuss City Council Agenda items. Discussed items: A. Discussion – Historical Society – Annette Kingsbury, Michael Griffin and Robin Roberts all spoke on behalf of needing more space for historical archives. City Council asked them to put together a budget/proposal with the intended use of the space so that City Council will have an idea what they are requesting. Discussed starting a committee to find sources of assistance. B. Discussion -Marijuana Licensing and Application process- City Attorney asked City Council to send feedback/comments to him regarding the draft ordinances. C. Discussion- Infrastructure Committee Update – Mayor Pro Tem Kantor said Notice of Intent will be discussed at January 4, 2021 Special City Council meeting . Noted changes: to identify lead, the estimate has increased because of breaking sidewalks, to repair them will be more costly, abatement estimate increased, water loss at stop box and inside home at a lower cost, water meters has changed to homeowners testing in their homes (10 volunteers), estimate to replace all meters in city higher than what was budgeted (maybe at a discounted rated), fire hydrants 243 which is an increase, will replace 40 hydrants a year over 3 years, gate valves 54 per year for the next 3 years, financing, increase $9.81 water rate (residents will like not ever pay this theoretical maximum) as water meters are replaced, the capital revenue will increase. Funds will not be pulled all at once, capital improvement bond includes up-front money for sidewalks/ditch program and that money will be reimbursed to the city from the residents to pay for the capital bond. Applying for grants, $1.8 million we have in the water fund to be used in year 1 which means we will take out a lower amount in year 1 for a lower pay-back.  Page 2 – December 21, 2020- Study Session D. Items -D. E. F. G. due to time constraints, were not discussed in Study Session but will be discussed at the City Council meeting . Mayor and Council Comments City Attorney Scott Baker gave an overview of pending litigation. Public Comments Jo Robinson – Infrastructure Committee said they were trying to provide worst case scenario versus giving a lower amount and having to come back to adjust. Ali Darwich – owns lot south of DXL men’s store on Southfield Rd. He has received number of inquiries to purchase his property. Mayor Garrett said cannabis industry has not been approved for the City of Lathrup Village but he can sell his property to whomever and the city will have no involvement. Scott Baker said requirements are: applicant has to show proof of ownership of the property or lease agreement of property. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.