City Council

MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 – 7:00 P.M. – COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. Call to Order. a.) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. b.) ROLL CALL. II. Public Hearings. III. Citizen Comments on Agenda Related Items. IV. Consent Agenda. All agenda items marked with an asterisk (*) are on the consent agenda and considered by the City Manager to be routine matters. If the Mayor or any member of the Council wishes to discuss an item on the consent agenda, it will be deleted from the consent agenda and considered in its regular order on the agenda. Consent agenda items include: V. Approval of Minutes. VI. a.) Approval of Payroll. b.) Monthly Bills. XI. b.) Notification Regarding Next Work Session. At this time Council could take action to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. *V. Approval of Minutes. Approval of the minutes of the May 1, 2012 regular meeting as attached. VI. Financial Report. *a.) APPROVAL OF PAYROLL. *b.) MONTHLY BILLS. City Council Agenda – May 15, 2012 Page 1 VII. Unfinished Business. VIII. New Business. a.) CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING CENTRAL POLLING PLACES FOR ELECTIONS. The City Clerk’s Office has requested Council’s approval to establish central polling places for elections held in the City. The reason for this request is to improve the efficiency of the election process. Two locations are being proposed as follows: Jefferson School Precincts 1. 2, 3 St. Joseph Parish Center Precincts 4, 5, 6, 7 According to MCL 168.662 (2)…”The legislative body in each city…may establish a central polling place or places for 6 precincts or less if it is possible and convenient for the electors to vote at the central polling place. The legislative body may abolish other polling places not required as a result of the establishment of a central polling place.” At this time Council could take action to establish the new polling locations for the City of Manistee and abolish the old locations effective May 15, 2012. b.) CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE Z12-01 CREATING NEW ZONING DISTRICT P-D PENINSULA DISTRICT. This ordinance amendment creates a new peninsula zoning district for the property on the east end of River Street. It would apply changes recommended by the Planning Commission including elimination of heavy industry, shipping facilities and warehouses. This new district provides for mixed use development consistent with the 2005 Peninsula Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. This would be the first reading of the proposed Ordinance Amendment Z12-01. A second reading and possible adoption could take place at the June 5, 2012 Council meeting. At this time Council could take action to introduce Z12-01 amending the City of Manistee Zoning Ordinance creating a new Zoning District P-D Peninsula District. City Council Agenda – May 15, 2012 Page 2 c.) CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE 12-02 ADDING CHAPTER 1030 COMPLETE STREETS TO THE MANISTEE CITY CODIFIED ORDINANCES. The new ordinance adds Chapter 1030 Complete Streets to the Manistee City Codified Ordinances. The Michigan Department of Transportation has adopted the complete streets concept. Complete Streets provides for consideration of all forms of transportation including vehicular, bicycle, mobility devices and walking when designing and constructing. It is anticipated that local grant applications will be looked upon more favorably if the applicant has endorsed complete streets. This will be the first reading of the proposed Ordinance Amendment 12-02. A second reading and possible adoption could take place at the June 5, 2012 Council Meeting. At this time Council could take action to introduce Ordinance 12-02 to add Chapter 1030 Complete Streets to the Manistee City Codified Ordinances. IX. Notices, Communications, Announcements. a.) A REPORT FROM THE PEG COMMISSION AND THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. A regular part of each Council meeting is a report from a cooperating agency, organization or department. At this time Mr. Keith Brown will report on the activities of the PEG Commission and respond to any questions the Council may have regarding their activities. At this time Ms. Melissa Reed will report on the activities of the Manistee County Chamber of Commerce and respond to any questions the Council may have regarding their activities. No action is required on this item. *b.) NOTIFICATION REGARDING NEXT WORK SESSION. A Council work session has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. A discussion will be conducted on 2012 project updates; and such business as may come before the Council. No action is required on this item. City Council Agenda – May 15, 2012 Page 3 c.) CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION. At this time Council could take action to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a Resolution of Appreciation to Mr. Robert Adams for his lifetime of research associated with the death site of Pere Marquette. The site will be formally marked with a memorial stone and plaque on May 15, 2012. X. Concerns and Comments. a.) CITIZEN COMMENT. This is an opportunity for citizens to comment on municipal affairs. Citizens in attendance may be recognized by the Mayor for comments. Citizen comments are not limited to agenda items but should be directed toward municipal services, activities or areas of involvement. b.) OFFICIALS AND STAFF. c.) COUNCILMEMBERS. XI. Adjourn. MDD:cl COUNCIL AGENDA ATTACHMENTS: Council Meeting Minutes – May 1, 2012 Monthly Bills Z12-01 Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Peninsula District 12-02 Ordinance Amendment – Complete Streets Robert Adams Resolution of Appreciation City Council Agenda – May 15, 2012 Page 4