City Council

PROCEEDING OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – July 5, 2011 A regular meeting of the Manistee City Council was called to order by his honor, Mayor Richard Mack on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 Maple Street, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: Colleen Kenny, Ed Cote, Robert Hornkohl, Ilona Haydon, Catherine Zaring, Richard Mack, and Alan Marshall. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager – Mitch Deisch, City Attorney – George Saylor, City Deputy Clerk – Mary Bachman, DPW Director – Jack Garber, and Community Development Director – Jon Rose. #11-82 CONSENT AGENDA. Minutes - June 7, 2011 Regular Meeting Payroll - June 20 – June 26, 2011 $56,345.03 June 27 – July 3, 2011 $56,414.14 Monthly Bills Notification Regarding Next Work Session A Council Bus Tour been scheduled for Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.; and such business as may come before the Council. Consideration of Ordinance 11-07 to the Manistee City Codified Ordinances The Cedar Street Sewer Separation Project has resulted in changing a portion of Water Street (between Cedar and Tamarack Street) and Tamarack Street (between Water and First Street) from one-way to two-way streets. Redesign of Tamarack Street (between Third and Fourth Street) and Third Street (between Tamarack and Cedar Streets) results in them being designated as one-way streets. This amendment was first introduced by Council at their meeting of June 21, 2011 and could be adopted this evening. MOTION by Hornkohl, second by Haydon to approve the Consent Agenda as stated. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Kenny, Cote, Hornkohl, Zaring, Mack, and Marshall (Haydon) NAYES: None #11-83 CONSIDERATION OF BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BYLAW AMENDMENTS. The Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority made amendments to their bylaws at their meeting of June 7, 2011. The proposed bylaws, as adopted by the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, are referred to City Council for their consideration. MOTION by Hornkohl, second by Haydon take action to adopt amended bylaws for the Manistee Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and authorize the Mayor to execute the document. Discussion followed. With a roll call vote this motion passed. AYES: Kenny, Cote, Hornkohl, Haydon, Zaring, and Mack NAYES: Marshall #11-84 A REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND THE MUSEUM/HISTORIC DISTRICT. A regular part of each Council meeting is a report from a cooperating agency, organization or department. Mr. Roger Yoder reported on the activities of the Planning Commission and responded to any questions the Council had regarding their activities. Mr. Steve Harold reported on the activities of the Museum/Historic District and responded to any questions the Council had regarding their activities. CITIZEN COMMENT. Susan O’Hagan, 1010 High Street, requested that the council address a possible blight residence located at 1014 High Street. Council discussed and responded. Paul Stewart, Lake Shore Motel, 101 S. Lakeshore Drive, requested that the City communicate with him regarding the upcoming construction project in his area; would like to be a part of the easement process as well. Council discussed and responded. Roger Zielinski, 529 First Street, stated First Street is beautiful; heard many positive comments; anxiously awaiting the Blight Ordinance. Ed Tegler, 522 Fifth Avenue, Parks & Beautification Commission Member, stated that the Parks Tour was a big success; also stated that some of the music at the tent on First Street Beach was really bad and requested there be a screening process in the future; and stated that the fence at Fifth Ave is ugly. Susan O’Hagan, 1010 High Street, requested a copy of the Blight Ordinance. OFFICIALS AND STAFF. Mitch Deisch, City Manager, reminded Council of the Marina Dedication scheduled for Wednesday at 3p.m.; also stated that he will follow up with AES regarding the Round the Lake Meeting. Jon Rose, Community Development Director, stated there is a preconstruction meeting scheduled for Tuesday; he will communicate with Paul Stewart, Lake Shore Motel. COUNCILMEMBERS. Councilmember Hornkohl stated it was a great Forest Festival Weekend; there were a lot of people in town. Mayor Mack read a letter from the City of Fremont; referenced the Legislative Link and grants available; and also mentioned Senate Bill 138. CONSIDERATION OF ADJOURNING INTO AN EXECUTIVE SESSION. City Manager Mitch Deisch has requested an Executive Session this evening as permitted by the Open Meetings Act, Section 8 (a) for the City Manager’s annual evaluation. MOTION by Hornkohl, second by Haydon at 8:04p.m. to adjourn into an Executive Session. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Kenny, Cote, Hornkohl, Haydon, Zaring, Mack, and Marshall NAYES: None MOTION to adjourn the Executive Session was made by Haydon, second by Cote. Executive Session adjourned at 9:08p.m. MOTION by Hornkohl, second by Haydon at 9:10 p.m. to return to Regular Session. ADJOURN. MOTION to adjourn was made by Marshall, second by Cote. Meeting adjourned at 9:11p.m. Mary Bachman CMC Deputy Clerk/Payroll & Benefits