City Council

Name: City Council — Manistee, MI
Start: 2021-02-09
End: 2021-02-09
Location: Manistee, MI

Regular Meeting

Manistee, MI · February 9, 2021

Minutes

MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 9, 2021 The Manistee City Council met in a work session on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 7:00 pm, remotely as authorized by the Opens Meeting Act (MCL 15.263a). MEMBERS PRESENT: David Bachman, Lynda Beaton, Roger Zielinski, Jermaine Cipcic, Michael Szymanski, James Grabowski, and Erin Martin Pontiac MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager, Department Directors, Boards & Commissions and Public Public Comments: None. DISCUSSION ON SIDEWALKS AND TREES – DPW Director Jeff Mikula led a discussion on the City’s sidewalk improvement program and the tree removal request process. Mikula explained that the City currently spends $20,000 annually on repairing and replacing trip hazards in sidewalks, which repairs 550 – 650 hazards per year. Mikula is proposing a $5,000 increase in funding this program as well as an additional $5,000 which would be used as a 50/50 match if residents request improvements near their property. The program has covered approximately 1/3 of the City’s sidewalks to date. The next phase will be to replace broken sidewalks and fill in gaps. Mikula also stated that there are no restrictions for tree removal requests by residents and that the Tree Commission evaluates each request individually. Residents requesting tree removal are encouraged to attend Tree Commission meetings to provide additional information regarding their request. Annual RRC Board & Commission discussion to identify and prioritize redevelopment sites – Mr. Marc Miller, Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Director led a discussion on the Redevelopment Ready Community program for the City of Manistee. Mr. Miller reported that all the 2020 sites which were targeted for redevelopment are either currently under development or under contract for development. Mr. Miller presented the following list of potential redevelopment sites for 2021: • 141-149 Washington Street – Northern Hotel • 451-453 River Street • 348 River Street – The Vault • 260 St. Mary’s Parkway – 8 acres • 350 River Street – River Street Station Council Work Session –February 9, 2021 Page 1 • 30 Arthur Street - vacant • 152 Cleveland Street/145 Harrison Street • 11 Cypress Street – Chamber of Commerce • 64 Arthur Street – Glass Specialties • 113-115 Cypress Street – Family Video • 51 Ninth Street – Century Boat assembly area Other suggested sites to be considered: • Water Works building on First Street • Former Oleson’s property on Veterans Drive • Stacey’s Flowers/First Street Bar on First Street Mr. Miller encouraged all members of Council, Boards and Commissions as well as interested members of the public to complete the online survey to prioritize recommended RRC redevelopment sites for 2021. DISCUSSION ON FOOD TRUCKS – City Manager Thad Taylor led a discussion on mobile vending located in the City of Manistee. Three years ago a proposed plan was presented to Council however the plan was not implemented. Taylor asked if Council is interested in revisiting the food truck issue at this time. CONSENSUS: Council is interested in considering the options for mobile vending in the City of Manistee and directed staff to present a proposed plan for food trucks to be included on a future agenda. DISCUSSION ON SAFEBUILT RENTAL PROGRAM – Steve Haugen, Building Inspector, and Kellie Lindsey, Account Manager, presented information on the current rental inspection program. The City is on a 3-year inspection cycle, which could be changed to a 2-year cycle by updating the rental program ordinance. Following are the objectives of a rental inspection program: • Safety of tenants • Improvement of housing stock • Lessen blight issues • Increase property values Discussion also included fees, forms, property checklist, possible civil infractions and court ordered fines, and homeowner’s insurance. CONSENSUS: Council would like to consider updating the rental inspection program ordinance to require a 2-year inspection cycle, increase fees for noncompliance and include a homeowner’s insurance policy requirement. City Manager Taylor will work with City Attorney Saylor on drafting the ordinance updates. Council Work Session –February 9, 2021 Page 2 OTHER: Beaton reported a resident’s disappointment in continued littering and tree cutting in the Man Made Lake area and suggested appropriate signs be posted. Martin Pontiac inquired about the search for a new firefighter. Chief Cameron reported there are currently 2 applicants and applications will continue to be received through February 28th. Szymanski commended the DPW work on clearing snow from City sidewalks. Adjourned at 8:25 pm. Respectfully submitted, Lora Y Laurain Deputy Clerk Heather Pefley MiPMC/CMC City Clerk Council Work Session –February 9, 2021 Page 3

Agenda

MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA Tuesday, February 9, 2021 - 7:00 p.m. – Virtual Meeting Good evening. Today is Tuesday, February 9, 2021. I am Heather Pefley, Clerk for the City of Manistee. The City Council’s February 9, 2021, Work Session, being conducted remotely; where all members of the City Council are in separate locations and not at the City Hall Council Chambers; will be called to order by Mayor Roger Zielinski shortly. As always, this work session is being recorded and will be broadcast on Manistee TV Cable Channels 189/190 and available at manisteetv.org. City Council and City staff will have video and audio available for this work session, members of the public will be audio only. The microphones of all members of the City Council, the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk will always be live unless there is an audio disruption. Mayor Zielinski, we are ready to proceed with the work session. I. Call to Order. II. Work Session Items. a.) PUBLIC COMMENTS ON WORK SESSION RELATED ITEMS. Each person waiting in the virtual waiting room will be called individually by the City Clerk by the last four digits of their telephone number. Individuals will be asked if they have a comment or if they are passing. It is very important that those giving comment have a good phone connection and no sound or noise in the background (televisions and all forms of audio should be muted); otherwise, there will be disruptive audio. If the issue cannot be corrected by the caller, we will move on to the next person in line. We will now take public comments. The work session discussion topics, for those that do not have an agenda are: • Annual RRC Board & Commission discussion to identify and prioritize redevelopment sites. • Discussion on food trucks. • Discussion on SAFEbuilt Rental Program. • Discussion on sidewalks and trees. b.) ANNUAL RRC BOARD & COMMISSION DISCUSSION TO IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE REDEVELOPMENT SITES. c.) DISCUSSION ON FOOD TRUCKS – City Manager Thad N. Taylor. d.) DISCUSSION ON SAFEBUILT RENTAL PROGRAM – Steve Haugen, Building Inspector. e.) DISCUSSION ON SIDEWALKS AND TREES – DPW Director Jeff Mikula. f.) OTHER. III. Adjourn. TNT:km Attachments: RRC Redevelopment Sites Mobile Food Vending TO: City Council Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Downtown Development Authority Historic District Commission Planning Commission Zoning Board of Appeals FROM: Marc Miller, Director of Economic Development Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce development@manisteechamber.com DATE: February 3, 2021 RE: Annual Joint Meeting Redevelopment Sites One of the components of the Redevelopment Ready Communities (RRC) program is to identity and prioritize redevelopment sites. The City is responsible to maintain an updated list of high priority sites to be redeveloped. This meeting between City Council and Boards and Commissions that work with development has been scheduled as part of the regularly scheduled Council Worksession on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 7 pm via teleconference. In the past year, the following Manistee RRC sites have been acquired or under agreement to be redeveloped: ● 440 River Street – Boathouse Grill sold and under development by Fricano’s Manistee River ● American Cleaners and 319-321 River Street – Part of Downtown Gateway Project ● 480 River Street – Johnson Funeral Home, new owner ● 451-453 River Street (Jones Dairy Building) and 443 Water Street (former Amor Sign Building) – Proposed River Water housing development ● 254 River Street – IronWorks Building, New owner, proposed development Staff has identified the following sites for potential development sites and will be discussed at this year’s meeting. Additional sites may be added. We are asking for input on the sites and if any additional sites should be added to the list. This is a great opportunity to continue our work towards developing sites within our community and your input is appreciated! Address (Common name) Notes 141-149 Washington Street (Hotel Northern) Owner has property for sale 11 Cypress Street (Chamber of Commerce) 451 & 453 River Street (Jones) Potential housing development 443 Water Street (Amor’s) Potential housing development Arthur and Harrison vacant parcels Owner has property for sale Other sites? ● ● ○ ○ ● ○ ○ ○ ○ ● • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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