City Council
Regular MeetingManistee, MI · September 8, 2020
Minutes
MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2020
The Manistee City Council met in a work session on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 7:00 pm, Ramsdell
Theatre, 101 Maple Street, Manistee, Michigan 49660.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dale Cooper, Lynda Beaton, Roger Zielinski, Michael Szymanski, James
Grabowski, and Erin Martin-Pontiac
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jermaine Cipcic
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager, Department Directors, Public, and Media
Public Comments:
None.
PRESENTATION ON HAGE AUTO EV CHARGING OPTIONS – Kevin Kardel, Chief Operating Officer - HAGE
Auto, gave a presentation on the HAGE Auto EV Charging options for Manistee and answered questions
from Council and Public regarding the project.
Presentation/Discussion included:
• No cost to Manistee – HAGE to own, operate, and service the EV chargers
• Would like to start with 2 stations in Manistee – require 2 parking spots
• Desired location for chargers
• Revenue sharing
• Length of contract
• HAGE partnership with Consumers Energy/HAGE to pay utilities and fees
• Technology overview
• Charger compatibility
• Map availability for Michigan charging stations
• Approximate time for project setup
CONSENSUS: Council is interested in the concept and directed the City Manager to draft a service
agreement for future consideration once the DDA approves the concept and selects locations for the
charging stations.
PRESENTATION ON THE GATEWAY PROJECT – Brant Cohen, Michigan Development Associate-CL Real
Estate, gave a presentation on the Spirit of the Woods Manistee Gateway partnership project between
Little River Holdings and CL Real Estate. Nathan Watson, President – CL Real Estate Development received
questions from Council on the project.
Presentation/Discussion included:
• Background on Little River Band of Ottawa Indians/CL Real Estate
• Reviewed past and present project developments
• Gateway Project site locations
• Site plan includes Boutique Hotel, Welcome Center/Office Space, Event Center, and Marketplace
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• Early concept renderings
• Economic Impact
• Community Benefits
• Preliminary project timeline
• Parking for development
• Housing not included in this project
• Estimated full time jobs and construction jobs from project
CONSENSUS: No consensus given.
OTHER:
Grabowski asked for an update on a resolution for the permits issued by the State and inquired on the
tennis courts located on 8th & Robinson Street.
Adjourned at 7:36 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Heather Pefley MiPMC/CMC
City Clerk
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Agenda
MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 - 7:00 p.m. – Ramsdell Theatre
I. Call to Order.
II. Work Session Items.
a.) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON WORK SESSION RELATED ITEMS.
b.) PRESENTATION ON HAGE AUTO EV CHARGING OPTIONS – Kevin Kardel,
HAGE Auto.
c.) PRESENTATION ON THE GATEWAY PROJECT – CL Development and Little River
Holdings.
d.) OTHER.
III. Adjourn.
TNT:km
Newsletter Packet Page 1
HAGE Auto
EV Charging
Newsletter Packet
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Why EV Charging?
With automakers investing billions of dollars into EVs (electric vehicles), it is clear the future of the car will be
electric. With all of these new vehicles hitting the road the infrastructure to usher in this cleaner future is vital.
Promote Sustainability: EVs are zero emissions vehicles, making the air in your town cleaner. The electric
motors in EVs are also silent meaning less noise pollution and a quieter more peaceful automotive presence.
Be a Leader: Public charging is a necessity as EVs continue to increase in usage. Hosting EV charging not
only allows you to reap the benefits of EVs but also lead the way in sustainable transportation by being one
of the first cities in the state with public charging.
Get on the map: By adding EV charging you will drive more traffic to your location. As EV drivers will have to
charge their cars they will stop at places that offer this amenity. Each charger installed will be visible on all of
the available charging apps, Google maps, Waze and others showing the world that you are a sustainable
destination.
Generate revenue: Whether owned directly by you or working with us as a site host, you will collect revenue
from every charge. Just like drivers pay for parking, EV owners can use their smartphone to easily pay for
their charging session.
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Why HAGE Automotive?
HAGE Automotive leverages over 15 years of working on all aspects of EVs (electric vehicles)
and EV infrastructure. We advise business owners, national and local governments on EV
technologies, own and operate our own public charging network, and sell/install EV charging
infrastructure.
We are a proud partner of Enel X, a subsidiary of Enel, the world’s 80th
largest company and leading provider of sustainable energy solutions.
BEST IN CLASS: Our JuiceBox chargers are consistently among the top-rated charger
solutions, with Editor’s Choice awards from Consumers Reports, This Old House, Amazon and
others. We also leverage our extensive experience on a wide variety of projects to ensure we
deliver the best performing and most cost-effective solution for your project.
MADE IN AMERICA: All of our chargers are designed and manufactured in the USA.
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Level 2 EV Charging Offering
Excellent for Medium Traffic Needs
Application: Commercial & Residential
Charging Speeds: 7.7-19.2 kW/hr
Installation: Wall Mount, Stand or Pedestal
Connectivity: WiFi, Cellular, JuiceNet Enterprise
• Quick charging speeds up to 19.2 kW/hr is the fastest L2
charger on the market
• Charger locations added to EV charging apps to drive
location traffic
• Unique cable management means a cleaner look and
less maintenance
• Easy to use app for customer payments and to track
charger usage and revenue
• Made in the USA
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DCFC EV Charging Offering
Excellent for High Traffic Needs
Application: Commercial
Charging Speeds: 50-175 kW/hr
Installation: Pump
Connectivity: JuiceNet Enterprise
• DC Fast Charging (DCFC) Ultra fast charging speed, 50
kW & 175 kW (fastest DCFC available in North America)
• Able to bring most EV’s to 80% charge within 30 minutes
• Minimal state-wide DCFC footprint currently so location
would be a “charging destination”
• Made in the USA
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Charger Connectivity Offering
Excellent for Managing EV Charging
Application: Commercial & Residential
Installation: Delivered with Level 2 or DCFC Offering
JuiceNet Enterprise
• Advanced EVSE asset management platform delivers
the financial savings and flexibility you need to efficiently
manage your EV charging operations
• Offering advanced reporting, user administration, access
control and payment options, it’s the perfect solution for
offices, shopping malls, universities, event venues,
garages, and more
• User-friendly mobile app that authorized drivers can use
to access private commercial charging stations and pay
for charging
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Overview
Site Host
Project Overview No cost to the site host – HAGE to own / manage EV chargers
HAGE Automotive will purchase, install, own, operate, and maintain EV
chargers at your desired location
HAGE Automotive
Expertise We will advise on the optimal EV charging equipment, performance and
location to ensure all traffic needs are met
The chargers will be installed through master electricians and certified EV
Installation Process
installation experts
HAGE Automotive offers revenue sharing to the site hosts and will pay all
Revenue & Payment
associated costs including utilities, connectivity, etc.
The EV charging equipment will be owned, operated, and serviced by HAGE
EV Charger Ownership
Automotive
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