City Council

CITY OF LINDEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA LOCATION: LOOSE SENIOR CENTER, 707 NORTH BRIDGE STREET, LINDEN, MI 48451 Monday, June 22, 2026 6:30 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE III. ROLL CALL & INTRODUCTIONS (A) Excuse Absent Member(s) IV. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS V. PUBLIC HEARINGS VI. CORRESPONDENCE VII. PUBLIC COMMENT Any person wishing to address the City Council during a meeting will get 3 minutes under Public Comment. When the Public Comment is approached on the Agenda, individuals wishing to speak will be called upon utilizing the filled-out comment forms. Remarks should be addressed to the presiding officer and is not time for debate, but for questions or comments for Council and/or Staff. Questions will be answered if the information is readily available. If answers are not available during the meeting, Council or Staff will contact the individual within 48 hours and respond to the questions within 10 days or when the information becomes available. VIII. CONSENT AGENDA The following item(s) are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. No separate discussion will occur unless a Council Member or citizen requests such discussion, in which event the item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in the normal sequence of business. (A) City Council Meeting Minutes from June 8, 2026 (B) Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board City Council Representative Reappointment: Mayor Elizabeth Armstrong (C) Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation Representative Reappointment: Councilor Denise Miller (D) Financial Reports IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (A) Monthly Grant Updates: All Pending & Newly Applied for Grants (B) Meeting Recording (C) Contract Statuses - Museum and Library in Mill Building (D) Loose Van Update (E) Comment Cards Update X. NEW BUSINESS (A) Resolution No. 10-26 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Amendments (B) 2026 Tax Request L-4029 (C) Resolution No. 11-26 Mosquito Ballot Language Approval Discussion (D) Decorum and Ethics XI. MANAGER’S UPDATE XII. CITY ATTORNEY’S UPDATE XIII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS (A) Police Department (B) Code Enforcement (C) Department of Public Works (D) Fire Department XIV. COUNCIL COMMENTS & REPORTS XV. CLOSED SESSION XVI. ADJOURNMENT  CITY OF LINDEN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2026 AT 6:30 P.M. LOCATION: LOOSE SENIOR CENTER, 707 NORTH BRIDGE STREET, LINDEN, MI 48451 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Elizabeth Armstrong. The meeting was held at The Loose Senior Center located at 707 North Bridge Street, Linden, Michigan 48451. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. A Moment of Silence was observed for fallen military heroes. City Council Present: Mayor Elizabeth Armstrong, Mayor Pro tem Jerry Link, Brad Dick, Tom Hicks, Pam Howd, Denise Miller, Brenda Simons Absent: None Others Present: Ellen Glass, City Manager; Scott Sutter, Police Chief; Brian Will, Fire Chief; Don Grice, Director of Public Works; Brooke Card, City Treasurer; Tessa Sweeney, Director of Senior Services & Community Engagement; Kristyn Kanyak, City Clerk; Mike Gildner, City Attorney a. Excuse Absent Member(s) None. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS a. New Firefighter Introduction, By: Chief Will Chief Will introduced the new firefighter. PUBLIC HEARINGS None. CORRESPONDENCE a. Genesee County CDBG Program Continuation Letter Request b. Status of Cooperative Meeting/Study Email (Fire Dept.) Armstrong acknowledged items. PUBLIC COMMENT Armstrong read a statement about conduct and comment procedure. Public comment about new fire truck, costs and timeline. Public comment about Silver Lake Road speed limit, brief discussion with Chief Sutter. Also asked for County Line progress update, Armstrong explained public comment procedure. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 8, 2026 Page 1 of 7 Public comment on discussions about Ripley Road paving, shared findings and requested city’s assistance organize and facilitate next steps and options. Public comment about FOIA request and reviewing minutes for information. Public comment on support for City Manager. Also, shared concerns from the last DDA Board meeting. Public comment about Mayor and Council, City Charter, FOIA request, shared personal experience. Public comment on canceled classes at Loose; voting at Loose; consent agenda financials item; recording equipment; sidewalk ordinance; cars parks on sidewalks; yard signs in right of way; compost pickup issue; Council treatment and votes. Public comment about Linden Mill Project and parking lot. Senior services; library bookshelves at Loose and tax assessments, request tax refunded portion. Miller left the meeting at 6:52 p.m. and returned at 6:54 p.m. Public comment on budget review and comparisons from previous budgets, shared differences; requested reasoning for removal of items and decision. Staff addressed public comments about fire truck; speed limit comment, County water line project; Ripley Road; election day class and reasoning and class cancellations at Loose; meeting equipment; yard signs comment and how to report; Mill parking lot; director and community engagement title and senior services and library county millages; L-4029 and Treasurer will follow-up on budget comment. CONSENT AGENDA a. City Council Meeting Minutes from May 11, 2026 b. Financial Reports Motion by Miller, second by Howd to approve the consent agenda. Roll call. Motion carried 6-1. AYES: Dick, Miller, Hicks, Simons, Link, Howd NAYS: Armstrong ABSENT: None DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Mill Building Update Grice explained purpose of these presentations and an update on the Mill project. Public comment on projected overage, Grice responded. Public comment on Council’s approval for project overages. Public comment on project completion date, Grice responded. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 8, 2026 Page 2 of 7 Councilors thanked; commented on costs; Grice further discussed project findings and timeline. b. Church Parking Lot Grice reviewed engineers cost estimate within the agenda packet and requested Council direction. No public comment was received. Councilors and Grice discussed cost split; number of parking spots; configuration; if addressed with DDA; millings for alternative lot on the market; years of use for parking lot for events and community parking; discuss with DDA and representatives from Church to speak with. c. Barn Update Grice discussed storage options and recreational space concept at Loose Center reviewed cost estimate items provided and requested Council direction. Public comment about what’s being proposed. Councilors and Grice discussed storage facility and item options; size; climate control; design; discussed feedback received with Sweeney; contractor work and experience; and bids. d. FOIA Requests Glass explained agenda request. Miller explained reasoning. Kanyak and Sutter shared approximate number of FOIA requests over past three years. UNFINISHED BUSINESS ITEMS a. Monthly Grant Updates: All Pending & Newly Applied for Grants (Written on Regular Meeting Agendas Only) Glass provided update regarding EPA appropriation process to obtain funding; monitoring appropriations for police cruiser and police fire upgrades; and FEMA Grant for fire truck. b. Meeting Recording Glass updated microphones are ordered. Motion by Miller, second by Armstrong all City Council meetings, including Parks and Recreation, Planning and Zoning, DDA, that we’re apart of be recorded. Miller shared reasoning. Councilors, Gildner and Staff clarified motion for this agenda item; discussed equipment; staff; current recordings and management; storage; minutes are the official record; and retention. Motion carried 7-0. c. Contract Statuses - Museum and Library in Mill Building Glass had no update to provide. d. Loose Van Update Glass updated van is still pending. e. Comment Cards Update Glass explained public comment cards included in the packet. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 8, 2026 Page 3 of 7  f. Resolution No. 05-26 Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Glass reviewed item and explained wage resolution corrections and reasoning. Miller asked about moving Item F. Motion by Miller, second by Armstrong to move Item f. after Item i. Motion carried 7-0. g. Resolution No. 06-26 Adoption of City of Linden Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Fee Schedule No Councilor comments were received. Public comment about item comment, Armstrong clarified. Motion by Dick, second by Howd to the approve the Fee Schedule as presented. Roll call. Motion carried 6-1. AYES: Link, Simons, Howd, Dick, Miller, Hicks NAYS: Armstrong ABSENT: None h. Resolution No. 07-26 Authorizing Compensation for all City Officers, Employees and Volunteer Fire Department Glass explained corrections made. Public comment on raises. Public comment on the budget and staff; fire department and wages. Councilors discussed staff and wages up to city manager; feedback received; retention; pay increases; wage comparables; retention; increased workload; delay in getting comparables; smaller increments and reasoning; Card clarified budget binder provided after adoption; wage study data; justification; different factors being considered; position wages; and comfort level. No comment was received from Councilor Hicks. Armstrong explained public comment for wages is done. Miller discussed fire department. Link also explained rate study data for Fire Department. Motion by Dick, by Simons to adopt Resolution No. 07-26 Authorizing Compensation for all City Officers and Employees as presented. Roll call. Motion carried 5-2. AYES: Link, Hicks, Howd, Dick, Simons NAYS: Armstrong, Miller ABSENT: None i. Resolution No. 08-26 Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Purchasing Resolution Glass explained no changes from last meeting. No public comment was received. No Councilor comments were received. Motion by Miller, second by Hicks to adopt Resolution No. 08-26 Adoption of Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 Purchasing Resolution. Roll call. Motion carried 6-1. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 8, 2026 Page 4 of 7 AYES: Miller, Simons, Howd, Dick, Link, Hicks NAYS: Armstrong ABSENT: None f. Resolution No. 05-26 Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget Public comment on environment; previous experience; budget; city charter language; fire department; and staff. Public comment on city charter language; information requests; budget; FOIA; and last meeting; and the Mayor. Armstrong apologized. Public comment shared concerns regarding proposed budget. Councilors discussed budget process experience; requested Gildner’s insight on public comment, Gildner responded. Councilors discussed budget and impact if not passed; recent vote; work sessions and special meetings; finding information; and MML wage study. Motion by Dick, second by Howd to approve Resolution No. 05-26 Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. Roll call. Motion carried 5-2. AYES: Simons, Dick, Link, Howd, Hicks NAYS: Miller, Armstrong ABSENT: None BUSINESS ITEMS a. 2026-2028 City of Linden Assessing Services Agreement Glass reviewed item. No public comment was received. No Councilor comments were received. Motion by Simons, second by Dick to adopt 2026-2028 City of Linden Assessing Services Agreement. Roll call. Motion carried 7-0. AYES: Howd, Link, Simons, Armstrong, Hicks, Miller, Dick NAYS: None ABSENT: None b. Resolution No. 09-26 MDOT TAP Application Authorization for Fenton Road Regional Trail Tyler Carpenter, Executive Director of Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation, reviewed the request. No public comment was received. Discussion with Councilors, Staff and Carpenter regarding ballot question in the past; pathway system; tap grants; 2021 approval; project status; benefits; municipality contributions passed Council commitment. Motion by Howd, second by Miller to approve Resolution No. 09-26 MDOT TAP Application Authorization for Fenton Road Regional Trail. Roll call. Motion carried 7-0. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 8, 2026 Page 5 of 7 AYES: Hicks, Howd, Link, Armstrong, Dick, Simons, Miller NAYS: None ABSENT: None c. Sewer Inspection Camera Purchase Grice reviewed item. No public comment was received. Howd and Grice discussed benefits of the camera and sewer gas monitoring., shared with other city departments. Miller discussed timeline. Motion by Howd, second by Miller to approve Sewer Inspection Camera Purchase. Roll call. Motion carried 7-0. AYES: Armstrong, Miller, Simons, Howd, Link, Hicks, Dick NAYS: None ABSENT: None CITY MANAGER’S REPORT Glass provided a verbal update on the following items: • Thanked Council for budget • DPW Director interviews • MML Loss Control meeting will share recommendations • Ripley Road Bridge open • Broad Street Mill and Resurface update Link, Grice and Dick discussed driveway corrections in Lindenwood timeline. COUNCIL COMMENTS & REPORTS Dick commented on budget approval. Miller commented on rumors, reasoning for recording meetings, recent DDA Board meeting; the City Manager; budget process; and Fire Department. Simons commented on pathway project progress and budget process. Hicks commented on transparency; budget process; trying to help; city manager rumors. Howd commented on Memorial Day picnic and thanked Card for hard work on budget. Link commented on city manager rumor; evaluation of costs; wage study review; working together and getting along. CLOSED SESSION None. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Armstrong, second by Miller to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Armstrong at 8:55 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 8, 2026 Page 6 of 7 Respectfully Submitted, ________________________________________ Approved: ________________ Kristyn Kanyak, City Clerk CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 8, 2026 Page 7 of 7 Dear City Manager Glass, I am requesting that an item regarding board appointments be placed on the consent agenda for the June 22, 2026, City Council meeting. Pursuant to Article III, Section 2 of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Bylaws, I intend to bring forward a motion for Council consideration to appoint myself as the Council representative to the Downtown Development Authority and to appoint Council Member Miller as the Council representative to Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation. This request is being made following recent events, discussions, and information brought to my attention concerning matters related to the DDA. After careful consideration, I believe it is appropriate and in the best interest of fulfilling my responsibilities as Mayor to serve directly on the DDA Board at this time. Please include this item on the consent agenda for the June 22, 2026, City Council meeting. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, Liz Armstrong 6/16/26 Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed in this correspondence are solely my own and do not reflect the views of the City of Linden or the Linden City Council.  MID-YEAR REAPPOINTMENTS Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board Mayor Elizabeth Armstrong CITY REPRESENTATIVES TO REGIONAL BOARDS & COMMISSIONS Southern Lakes Parks and Recreation Denise Miller  CHECK REGISTER FOR CITY OF LINDEN CHECK DATE 06/04/2026 - 06/15/2026 BANK CODE: SBTAX - STATE BANK TAX (4282) - CHECK TYPE: PAPER CHECK Check Date Check Vendor Name Description Amount Bank SBTAX STATE BANK TAX (4282) 06/12/2026 2137 GENESEE COUNTY TREASURER DLPP TAX DISB 08/05/2025-06102026 803.72 06/12/2026 2138 LINDEN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS DLPP TAX DISB 08/05/2025-06/10/2026 624.56 06/12/2026 2139 CITY OF LINDEN DLPP TAX DISB 08/05/2025-06/10/2026 171.11 06/12/2026 2140 CITY OF LINDEN DLPP TAX DISB 08/05/2025-06/10/2026 644.46 06/12/2026 2141 BISHOP INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT DLPP TAX DISB 08/05/2025-06/10/2026 61.81 06/12/2026 2142 GENESEE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DLPP TAX DISB 08/05/2025-06/10/2026 240.92 06/12/2026 2143 MASS TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY DLPP TAX DISB 08/05/2025-06/10/2026 160.37 06/12/2026 2144 MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE DLPP TAX DISB 08/05/2025-06/10/2026 167.00 06/12/2026 2145 SOUTHERN LAKES PARKS DLPP TAX DISB 08/05/2025-06/10/2026 44.12 SBTAX TOTALS: Total of 9 Checks: 2,918.07 Less 0 Void Checks: 0.00 Total of 9 Disbursements: 2,918.07 $2,918.07 06/15/2026 12:30 PM Page: 1/1  CHECK REGISTER FOR CITY OF LINDEN CHECK DATE 06/04/2026 - 06/15/2026 BANK CODE: SBGEN - STATE BANK (3140) - CHECK TYPE: PAPER CHECK Check Date Check Vendor Name Description Amount Bank SBGEN STATE BANK (3140) 06/05/2026 14094 ROWE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LINDEN 2026 BRDIGE PROJECT (APRIL 2026) 270.00 06/05/2026 14095 MICHIGAN RURAL WATER ASSOC. ANNUAL DUES 7.1.2026 590.00 06/05/2026 14096 GENESEE VALLEY VAULT GRAVE OPENING NEUVILLE 5.16.26 450.00 06/05/2026 14097 APM MOSQUITO CONTROL MOSQUITO CONTROL (3 OF 5) JUNE 2026 5,300.00 06/05/2026 14098 MARTHA DONNELLY RETIREE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT JUNE 2026 446.08 06/05/2026 14099 ALL N ONE LAWN CARE SERVICE LAWN MAINTENANCE MAY 2026 7,240.00 06/05/2026 14100 GRAFF CHEVROLET-DURAND INC REPAIRS TAHOE #8223 1,095.94 06/05/2026 14101 MICHIGAN LANDSCAPE SUPPLY CO LIMESTONE 254.22 06/05/2026 14102 CHAMPS CLEANERS POLICE UNIFORM CLEANING 90.00 06/05/2026 14103 SHINE OF FENTON EXTERIOR/INTERIOR WINDOW CLEANING 6.3.2 100.00 06/05/2026 14104 ACE-SAGINAW PAVING COMPANY COMMERCIAL PAVING 176.55 06/05/2026 14105 GENESEE CO DRAIN COMMISSIONER NPDES/IDEP QTRY BILLING 4.1.26-6.30.26 312.82 06/05/2026 14106 CINTAS REFILL CITY HALL 6.1.26 77.91 AED AGREEMENT 5.31.26 89.10 EYE WASH AGREEMENT -FIRE DEPT 5.31.26 100.00 REFILL DPW 6.1.26 72.66 EYE WASH AGREEMENT DPW 5.31.2026 100.00 439.67 06/05/2026 14107 RICK A FREEMAN, P.E. E BROAD STREET 5,218.75 06/05/2026 14108 SCOTT FAIRBANKS RETIREE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENTS JUNE 2026 1,902.51 06/05/2026 14109 FRONTIER ARSENIC TREATMENT PLANT 5.16.26-6.15.26 100.31 ALARM 5.25.26-6.24.26 102.94 203.25 06/05/2026 14110 MML WORKERS' COMP FUND POLICY PREMIUM 7.1.26-7.1.27 2,481.00 06/05/2026 14111 PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCOUNT POSTAGE FOR ELECTION, TAX, UB 3,600.00 06/05/2026 14112 VERIZON WIRELESS-JP DPW JET PACKS 4.24.26-5.23.26 120.03 06/05/2026 14113 WILKINSON SOLUTIONS LCC 28 MIDSTATE SPREAD 486.00 06/05/2026 14114 BRIAN WILL MILEAGE 11.20.25-5.16.26 109.48 06/12/2026 14116 CONSUMERS ENERGY GAS/ELECTRIC MAY 2026 8,709.03 06/12/2026 14117 GENESEE COUNTY TREASURER TRAILER PARK FEES JUNE 2026 695.00 06/12/2026 14118 GENESEE VALLEY VAULT GRAVE OPENINGS AND FOUNDATIONS 2,219.20 GRAVE OPENING O'DELL, SCOTT WILLIAM 350.00 2,569.20 06/12/2026 14119 GLORIA KIRSHMAN RETIREE HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT JULY 2026 758.26 06/12/2026 14120 CITY OF LINDEN CONTRIBUTION TO EMPLOYEE HEALTH TRUST F 40,000.00 06/12/2026 14121 BEHIND YOUR DESIGN SIGNAGE FOR GAZEBO 500.00 06/12/2026 14122 MICHIGAN LANDSCAPE SUPPLY CO CEDAR MULCH 216.00 SCREENED TOPSOIL 587.50 803.50 06/12/2026 14123 ACE-SAGINAW PAVING COMPANY COMMERCIAL PAVING 165.83 06/12/2026 14124 HYDROCORP CROSS CONNECTION PROGRAM MAY 2026 2,200.25 06/12/2026 14125 MID TOWN ACQUISITION LLC GAS/DIESEL MAY 2026 4,808.17 06/15/2026 02:04 PM Page: 1/2  CHECK REGISTER FOR CITY OF LINDEN CHECK DATE 06/04/2026 - 06/15/2026 BANK CODE: SBGEN - STATE BANK (3140) - CHECK TYPE: PAPER CHECK Check Date Check Vendor Name Description Amount Bank SBGEN STATE BANK (3140) 06/12/2026 14126 H2A ARCHITECTS INC LINDEN MILL PROJECT MAY 2026 1,975.00 06/12/2026 14127 CUNNINGHAM-LIMP PAY APP #9 LINDEN MILL PROJECT 250,407.00 06/12/2026 14128 CAREY, JOSH DEPOSIT REFUND RENTAL LCC ON 6.6.2026 200.00 06/12/2026 14129 AMBER FRYE DEPOSIT REFUND LCC RENTAL ON 5.30.26 200.00 06/12/2026 14130 OPPER, EMILY DEPOSIT REFUND LCC RENTAL ON 6.7.26 200.00 06/12/2026 14131 4M'S SEPTIC AND SEWER MAY 2026 PORTABLE TOILETS DPW, MILLPOND 675.00 06/12/2026 14132 ACE HARDWARE DEPARTMENT CHARGES MAY 2026 470.67 06/12/2026 14133 ALPINE FOOD CENTER MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC 1,221.55 06/12/2026 14134 FENTON PRINTING MFR MEDICAL FORM-FIRE DEPT 78.56 06/12/2026 14135 STATE OF MICHIGAN SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL 9,029.11 06/12/2026 14136 US BANK LINDENWOOD BOND SERIES 2024 500.00 LINDENWOOD SAD BOND SERIES 2024 500.00 1,000.00 06/12/2026 14137 VIEW NEWSPAPERS PUBLIC NOTICE BUDGET 26/27 198.00 06/12/2026 14138 WALDORF & SONS, INC. SANITARY SEWER LINE CLEANING-TELEVISING 34,503.00 CATCH BASIN CLEANING PROJECT 27,300.00 2026 CATCH BASIN CLEANING PROJECT 750.00 62,553.00 06/12/2026 14139 XEROX CORPORATION COPIER USE MAY 2026 422.19 06/12/2026 14144 POLICE OFFICERS ASSN OF MICHI Remittance Check 333.48 SBGEN TOTALS: Total of 46 Checks: 421,059.10 Less 0 Void Checks: 0.00 Total of 46 Disbursements: 421,059.10 $421,059.10 06/15/2026 02:04 PM Page: 2/2  CHECK REGISTER FOR CITY OF LINDEN CHECK DATE 06/04/2026 - 06/15/2026 BANK CODE: SBSRC - LOOSE SENIOR CENTER (4822) - CHECK TYPE: PAPER CHECK Check Date Check Vendor Name Description Amount Bank SBSRC LOOSE SENIOR CENTER (4822) 06/05/2026 14037 MCINTYRE SOFT WATER SERVICE WATER COOLERS X3 LOOSE 23.25 06/05/2026 14038 ALL N ONE LAWN CARE SERVICE MAY 2026 LAWN MAINTENANCE LOOSE 320.00 06/05/2026 14039 SHINE OF FENTON EXTERIOR WINDOW CLEANING LOOSE 5.29.26 95.00 06/05/2026 14040 CINTAS REFILL SUPPLIES LOOSE 6.1.26 72.71 06/05/2026 14041 ROBERT KING DEPOSIT REFUND LOOSE RENTAL 5.24.26 200.00 06/05/2026 14042 SUE TAVAROZZI TIGER BALL GAME REFUND 5.26.26 110.00 06/12/2026 14043 SHERMAN HEATING & COOLING AC REPAIRS LOOSE 1,570.00 06/12/2026 14044 ROSIE MCCORMICK CHORUS RAFFLE MONEY 21.00 06/12/2026 14045 TRISH MERCURE REFUND FOR BAY CITY TRIP 115.00 06/12/2026 14046 ACE HARDWARE LOOSE DEPARTMENT CHARGES 170.37 06/12/2026 14047 ALPINE FOOD CENTER DEPARTMENT CHARGES LOOSE 297.25 SBSRC TOTALS: Total of 11 Checks: 2,994.58 Less 0 Void Checks: 0.00 Total of 11 Disbursements: 2,994.58 General- $421,059.10 Tax - $2,918.07 Loose- $2,994.58 Total- $426,971.75 06/15/2026 12:29 PM Page: 1/1  CITY OF LINDEN CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: June 22, 2026 DEPARTMENT: Treasurer To: Mayor and City Council From: Brooke Card, City Treasurer Submitted: June 22, 2026 Subject: Budget Amendments FY 25/26 INTRODUCTION/ HISTORY/EXPLANATION OF TOPIC Budget amendments are necessary to ensure that the City's financial resources are allocated efficiently and responsibly to address unforeseen expenditures and newly identified priorities. These amendments are crucial for maintaining fiscal discipline, meeting legal obligations, and supporting essential city services. Below is a summary of the required budget amendments, detailing specific revenue and expenditure adjustments needed for the current fiscal year. Summary of Required Revenue & Expenditure Amendments 1. Capital Outlay • Account: 101-900-975.000 • Description: Capital Outlay • Amount: $400,000 • Explanation: Move capital outlay appropriations to line item in order to transfer funds to Mill restoration costs 2. Contribution to Mill building restoration • Account: 101-965-995.403 • Description: Contribution to Mill building restoration • Amount: $400,000 • Explanation: Recognize transfer from capital outlay These amendments reflect the City's commitment to responsive and responsible financial management. By addressing these necessary adjustments, we can ensure continued support for essential services, maintain operational integrity, and uphold our financial obligations. STAFF RECOMMENDATION I recommend that Council approve these budget amendments to align our financial plan with current needs and priorities. MOTION Motion to approve Resolution No. 10-26. SUPPORTING MATERIALS ATTACHED:  RESOLUTION NO. 10-26 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 The following Resolution was offered by , and supported by : WHEREAS, pursuant to the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act of 1968, as amended, the legislative body shall adopt a balanced budget including all supplemental appropriation approvals; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act of 1968, as amended, a balanced budget is defined as estimated total expenditures including an accrued deficit shall not exceed estimated total revenues including a surplus; and WHEREAS, the City Council has the sole authority to adopt and amend the budget; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the general appropriations of the City of Linden for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026, complies with the balanced budget requirements and the following fund appropriations are therefore amended and approved as attached hereto: PASSED AND APPROVED BY the City Council of the City of Linden, Michigan on the 22nd day of June 2026. ________________________ Elizabeth Armstrong, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________ Kristyn Kanyak, City Clerk YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. ________________________ Elizabeth Armstrong, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________ Kristyn Kanyak, City Clerk CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Linden, County of Genesee, and State of Michigan, at a regularly scheduled meeting held this 22nd day of June, 2026 and that notice of said meeting was given in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, as amended. ______________________ Kristyn Kanyak, City Clerk  CITY OF LINDEN CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO MEETING DATE: June 22, 2026 DEPARTMENT: Treasurer To: Mayor and City Council From: Brooke Card, City Treasurer Submitted: June 16, 2026 Subject: Motion to Approve 2023 L-4029 INTRODUCTION/ HISTORY/EXPLANATION OF TOPIC In order for the City Treasurer to levy taxes on properties in the City of Linden, a form L-4029 must be prepared, approved and signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk. This form provides legal authority for the Treasurer to assess property taxes for the current tax year. The maximum tax rates that can be levied under different authorities have to be re-adjusted by Headlee millage reduction fraction (MRF) MCLA 211.34d and with truth in assessing millage roll back fraction under MCL 211.34. The 2026 Millage Reduction Fraction is 0.9869, which resulted in a mandatory rollback of the previously reduced 2025 millage rates. STAFF RECOMMENDATION The City Manager and the City Treasurer recommend that the City Council approve the levy for 2026 tax levy season with most of the millage rates to be levied in summer 2026 tax bills and only Police/Fire millage to be collected with the winter 2026 tax bills. MOTION Motion to approve the 2026 L-4029 Tax Request. SUPPORTING MATERIALS ATTACHED: I CONCUR:____________________________________________ ELLEN R. GLASS, CITY MANAGER Michigan Department of Treasury ORIGINAL TO: County Clerk(s) 614 (Rev. 07-25) COPY TO: Equalization Department(s) L-4029 COPY TO: Each township or city clerk 2026 Tax Rate Request (This form must be completed and submitted on or before September 30, 2026) MILLAGE REQUEST REPORT TO COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Carefully read the instructions on page 2. This form is issued under authority of MCL Sections 211.24e, 211.34 and 211.34d. Filing is mandatory; Penalty applies. County(ies) Where the Local Government Unit Levies Taxes 2026 Taxable Value of ALL Properties in the Unit as of 05-26-2026 Local Government Unit Requesting Millage Levy For LOCAL School Districts: 2026 Taxable Value excluding Principal Residence, Qualified Agricutlural, Qualified Forest, Industrial Personal and Commercial Personal Properties. This form must be completed for each unit of government for which a property tax is levied. Penalty for non-filing is provided under MCL Sec 211.119. The following tax rates have been authorized for levy on the 2026 tax roll. (4) (5) ** (7) (8) Original 2025 Millage Rate (6) 2026 Millage Sec. 211.34 Truth (12) Millage Permanently 2026 Current Rate Permanently in Assessing or (9) (10) (11) Expiration (2) (3) Authorized by Reduced by MCL Year "Headlee" Reduced by MCL Equalization Maximum Millage Millage Date of (1) Purpose of Date of Election 211.34d Millage Reduction 211.34d Millage Rollback Allowable Requested to Requested to be Millage Source Millage Election Charter, etc. "Headlee" Fraction "Headlee" Fraction Millage Levy * be Levied July 1 Levied Dec. 1 Authorized Prepared by Telephone Number Title of Preparer Date CERTIFICATION: As the representatives for the local government unit named above, we certify that these requested tax levy rates have been Local School District Use Only. Complete if requesting reduced, if necessary to comply with the state constitution (Article 9, Section 31), and that the requested levy rates have also been reduced, if millage to be levied. See STC Bulletin 2 of 2026 for instructions on completing this section. necessary, to comply with MCL Sections 211.24e, 211.34 and, for LOCAL school districts which levy a Supplemental (Hold Harmless) Millage, 380.1211(3). Total School District Operating Rates to be Levied (HH/Supp Clerk Signature Print Name Date Rate and NH Oper ONLY) Secretary For Principal Residence, Qualified Ag., Qualified Forest and Industrial Chairperson Signature Print Name Date Personal President For Commercial Personal * Under Truth in Taxation, MCL Section 211.24e, the governing body may decide to levy a rate which will not exceed the maximum authorized rate allowed in column 9. The requirements of MCL 211.24e must be met prior to levying an operating levy which is larger than the base tax rate but not larger than the rate in column 9. For all Other ** IMPORTANT: See instructions on page 2 regarding where to find the millage rate used in column (5).  CITY OF LINDEN RESOLUTION NO. 11-26 A RESOLUTION APPROVING BALLOT LANGUAGE FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL WHEREAS, City electors previously approved a millage to finance mosquito control services; and WHEREAS, that millage is set to expire, and the City wishes to renew it, subject to voter approval. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Linden City Council approves the following millage renewal proposal: Shall the previously voted millage of .3688 mills (0.40 per $1,000 of taxable value) for the provision of mosquito control services be renewed and imposed upon all taxable property in the City of Linden in the amount of 0.3688 mills (0.3503 mills as reduced by the required millage rollbacks) for 4 years, 2027 through 2030? If the renewal millage is levied in its entirety, it is estimated that the 0.3503 mills would raise approximately $58,239.49 when first levied in 2027. T BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Genesee County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to AF place this proposal on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 Election. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Linden, Michigan, this 22nd day of June, 2026. YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: DR RESOLUTION DECLARED ADOPTED. ________________________ Elizabeth Armstrong, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________ Kristyn Kanyak, City Clerk  CERTIFICATION I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Linden, County of Genesee, and State of Michigan, at a regularly scheduled meeting held this 22nd day of June, 2026 and that notice of said meeting was given in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, as amended. ______________________ Kristyn Kanyak, City Clerk T AF DR  City of Linden Police Department Code Enforcement CODE ENFORCEMENT Date: 5/1/26 Address: Tickner and East Violation(s) Yes: or No: Comments/Action taken: lawn mower blcoking traffic. Owner moved it. Date: 5/2/26 Address: 191 Kathy Violation(s) Yes: or No: Comments/Action taken: vehicle on grass. Spoke to owner and vehicle was moved. Date: 5/2/26 Adress: 108 Nicole Violation(s) Yes: or No: Comments/Action taken: noise complaint. Advised owner of ordinance. Date: 5/4/26 Address: 122 E. Broad Violation(s) Yes: or No: Comments/Action taken: vehicle parked on sidewalk. Issued citation. Date: 5/7/26 Address: 181 Laura Ln. Violation(s) Yes: or No: Comments/Action taken: tall grass. Owner advised and they mowed the lawn. Police Page 1 6/10/2026  City of Linden Police Department Code Enforcement DATE: 5/8/26 Address: Loose Violation(s) Yes: or No: Comments/Action taken: political sign in parkway. Sign removed. Date: 5/12/26 Address: Main/Hickory Violation(s) Yes: or No: Comments/Action taken: abandoned vehicle in city lot. Red tagged vehicle. Car was gone the next day. Date: 5/18/26 Address: 209 Oak Violation(s) Yes: or No: Comments/Action taken: tall grass. Advised homeowner of the ordinance. Grass was mowed the next day. Date: 5/19/26 Address: Broad/Chestnut Violation(s) Yes: or No: Comments/Action taken: Sign in right of way. Removed Date: 5/20/26 Address: Andrea/Pauline Violation(s) Yes: or No: Comment/Action taken: noise complaint. Was kids playing with lightsaber. Advised to quiet it down. Police Page 2 6/10/2026  City of Linden Police Department Code Enforcement Date: 5/21/26 Address: 529 W. Broad Violation(s) Yes: or No: Comments/Action taken: tall grass. Advised owner who then cut the grass. Police Page 3 6/10/2026 POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT CITY OF LINDEN May, 2026 COMPLAINTS TRAFFIC Larceny 0 Accidents M.D.O.P. 1 Property Damage 1 Juvenile Runaway 0 Injuries 1 Juvenile Contacts 0 Hit&Run 0 Assaults 0 Breaking & Entering 0 Citations- Radar 18 Domestic Violence 1 Citations- Other Passing 0 POLICE ASSISTS To From Exp & Susp License 2 Exp & Improper Plates 8 Argentine 5 3 No Proof of Insurance 14 Co. Sheriff 12 4 Seat Belts 0 MI State Police 0 0 O.U.I.L. (O.U.I.D.) 0 Fenton City 0 0 Disobey Traffic Signal 5 Defective Equipment 1 Warnings 63 RADIO CALLS- 133 ALL OTHER ARRESTS NON TRAFFIC CITATIONS Warrants 9 Stolen Vehicle 1 Felony Arrests 8 Recovered Vehicle 0 Misdemeanor Arrests 5 Minors in Possession- Alcohol 0 Lodged In Co. Jail 6 Parking 0 Possession- Narcotics 0 Reckless/Careless Driving 0 Loud Music 3 Ordinance Violation 0 Business Checks- 527 Vacation Checks- 0 Medical Assists- 13 Chief of Police Scott D. Sutter Fire Department May 2026 Monthly Report Chief’s Notes We responded to a total of 31 calls for the month of May with 14 of them being EMS. Other calls consisted of 2 gas odor investigations, 1 wire down call, 5 lift assist and 9 assist for mutual aid. As noted in my apparatus report we have hired a new Firefighter/Trainee. His name is Trenton Fletcher. He has been attending our fire calls and will be attending the fire academy in October. We hosted over 100 young kids and parents for a visit to our fire station. They enjoyed their time in and out of the fire trucks along with the Police car and DPW backhoe. An update on the research I have been doing on a potential new fire engine to replace our 26 year old engine, the 2 trucks I spoke about during a budget meeting at council has been sold by the vender. I couldn’t commit to the possible purchase due to the budget not being passed, last month. I do have more information on more options but they are out 6 months and 25 to 30k more than the first 2 options I presented. I will be applying for a new engine through the now open FEMA grant system like we did in 2025 this month. It usually takes a year to get a response and based off past experiences our chances will be slim but it doesn’t hurt to continue to try. I will be requesting some quotes to replace our tires on both engines. Even though they only have approximately 10,000 miles on them they are now over 10 years old and we are required to get them replaced. As always if you have any questions, you can call me directly or email any concerns or comments. Respectfully submitted, Brian Will Fire Department May 2026 APPARATUS AND EQUIPMENT E12- No report or repairs E11- No report or repairs R16- No report or repairs U-17- No report or repairs Fire Station We had a work session to clean the fire hall from the long winter dirtiness, so we looked presentable for the visit by the elementary kids and parents. Our plans are to paint the floors in June. Training We conducted 2 training sessions this month as usual. Our first session was a power point on carbon monoxide calls and then we went into a demonstration and refreshing on the uses of our gas monitor device. Our second session was practicing ropes and knots. This was great refresher and learning experience for our newer Firefighters. Personnel We officially hired Trenton Fletcher to our staff. He will be entering the fire academy which starts the first week of October and also the next available medical class that becomes available. He has been attending calls and responding with our crew to calls and observing and learning what we do.  DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Memorandum _____________________________________________________________________________________ To: Ellen Glass, City Manager From: Don Grice, Director of Public Works Date: May 28, 2026 Re: DPW Monthly Report to Council In addition to routine responsibilities, the Department of Public Works has accomplished the following over the past month. • Received and staked out over 295 Miss Dig tickets throughout the community • Dispense 10+ tons of cold- patch on surface roads and parking lots • Work with residents on leak detections/pressure tests • Collect Lead and Copper Samples as mandated by the State of Michigan • Change out water meters as needed • Loose Center work: o Daily cleaning (M-F) o Assist with table and chair set ups o Mulch landscape beds • Mulch beds throughout the downtown • Install America 250 banners and flags throughout downtown • Continue the street sweeping program • Repaint yellow curbs throughout the downtown area • Start repainting decorative lamppost bases in the downtown Before After  • Work with contractors, engineers, and architects on Mill Building Project • Work with engineers and contractors on E. Broad Street Project • Work with engineers and contractors on Shiawassee bridge repair project • Work with engineers and contractors to close out the SRTS project • Work with Genesee County and Fenton Twp on final design plans for Ripley Road water main project • Reconstruct EWP parking lot with millings from E. Broad Street Project • Have new mulch installed at EWP play structure • Exercise fire hydrants • Work with engineers on Water Reliability Study Respectfully submitted, Don Grice Addressed by staff. Addressed by staff. Addressed by staff.  CITY OF LINDEN litid� PUBLIC COMMENT CARD Per Council Rules and Procedures. as amended PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Upon complet,on please submit ro the City Clerk Any person w1sh1ng to address the C ty Council w I get 3 minutes lnd1v1duals w,shing to speak will be called upon utilizing the completed Public Comment Cards Remarl<s should be addressed to the pres1d1ng officer and ,s not time for debate but for comments or questions for Council and/or Staff to answer or research Ouest,ons will be answered during the meeting ,t the ,nformat on 1s readily ava lable If answers are nol available during the meeting, Council or Staff w,11 contact the 1nd1v1duat within one week or 7 bus ness days or when the informaLon becomes available No person shall have the nght 10 speak mOfe than once on any part1cular subJect untJI al persons wishing to be heard on that wblect have the oooortun,tv to soeak Addressed by Staff. Addressed by staff.  ·nc1ffi CITY OF LINDEN PUBLIC COMMENT CARO Per Council Rules and Procedures, as amended PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY me 0< Group/Organization Name Phone Number (in case we need to contact you}: General Comment (requiring no response) Oueslion (requiring response) Description of comment or question: Upon completion, please submit to the City Cieri< Any person wishing to address the City Council will get 3 minutes. Individuals wishing to speak will be called upon utilizing the completed Public Comment Cards. Remarlls should be addressed to the presiding officer and is not time for debate. but for comments or questions for Council and/or Staff to answer or research. Questions will be answered during the meeting if the information is readily available. If answers are not available during the meeting, Council or Staff will contact the individual within one week or 7 business days, or when the information becomes available No person shall have the right to speak more than once on any particular subject until all persons wishing lo be heard on that sub1ect have the opportunity to speak Staff emailed response.