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Delivered July 27, 2017 Agenda Item 4-A Meeting: August 1, 2017 CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JULY 18, 2017 IN CITY HALL Mayor Michael C. Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Taylor led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Melanie D. Ryska, City Clerk, gave the Invocation. Council Members present at roll call: Deanna Koski, Gary Lusk, Maria G. Schmidt, Nate Shannon, Liz Sierawski, Michael C. Taylor, Barbara A. Ziarko. Also Present: Mark Vanderpool, City Manager; Marc D. Kaszubski, City Attorney; Melanie D. Ryska, City Clerk; Madeline L. Ranella, Recording Secretary. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Moved by Koski, seconded by Ziarko, to approve the Agenda as presented. Yes: All. The motion carried. REPORT FROM CITY MANAGER Mr. Vanderpool provided an update on the curbside recycling program. He explained Waste Management will be discontinuing its voluntary, fee-based curbside recycling program for City residents effective July 31, 2017. The good news is GFL Environmental will be starting their curbside recycling services on August 1st with two very important changes: Service with GFL is much less costly than Waste Management at $57.00 annually and service will be improved as well with the collection once a Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 2 week. Residents with current subscriptions with Waste Management are encouraged to contact GFL at 844-464-3587 to continue service with GFL. The current Waste Management carts will be picked up and the resident will receive a new cart from GFL. It should take about one month to get all the carts out. Mr. Vanderpool reported everyone will be receiving a letter this week and in addition those with Waste Management will be getting an email explaining how they can receive a refund on the remaining prepaid credit on their account. Mr. Vanderpool provided an update on developments occurring in the City. He explained the proposed hotel in the vicinity of 15 Mile and Van Dyke, west of Holiday Inn Express, stating it would be a four-story hotel to include all brick and stone façade, 98 rooms, indoor pool, two outdoor plaza and sitting areas, fitness center, meeting rooms, extensive lobby/lounge area, breakfast/kitchen area, etc. The site will also include extensive landscaping that will coordinate with the also recently approved Christian Financial Credit Union at the immediate corner of 15 Mile Road and Van Dyke. The site has received preliminary site plan approval and building and engineering plans are expected to be submitted shortly. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is constructing a 127,000 square foot building right in front of the Kuka building or west of what used to be Red Lobster restaurant to manufacture after product material, such as bed liners, for the Ram 1500 pickups. Mr. Vanderpool reported on quality of life investments in the City under the Recreating Recreation Program. He explained the City's inaugural "Canoe the Clinton River" event Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 3 on Saturday, July 8 was extremely successful with over 100 participants of all ages canoeing or kayaking down the Clinton River from Edison Court to Rotary Park. He pointed out this is the first phase of the Clinton River Cleanup. He stated this year we would be focusing on the area north of there, the rest of the river going through Sterling Heights all the way to Heritage Park in Utica. A video presentation was shown. Mr. Vanderpool reported on other recreation efforts underway, including the Council's dedication and groundbreaking for the new skate park between the Library and Court house. He stated at the conclusion of Sterlingfest, residents will see a complete makeover of Dodge Park. Next year the Community Center will be built across the street, the Bike Hike extension from Delia Park to the Nature Center near Troy Beaumont will also be done near the end of the year and the Dog Park is scheduled for the third year. ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION 1. City Planner Chris McLeod made a presentation as it relates to the request to conditionally rezone property south of 15 Mile Road, east of Van Dyke, in Section 34 from C-3 (General Business District) to RM-3 (Multiple Family Mid and High Rise District); Case No. PZ17-0005. Gallo Companies LLC, on behalf of Sterling Landings, LLC (Applicant), is requesting a conditional rezoning to facilitate the development of a two hundred unit multi-family residential apartments development. The proposed development would be developed in two phases, with five buildings in the first phase and four buildings in Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 4 the second phase and include a total of four specific recreational areas and extensive landscaping. Mr. McLeod explained there would be no true frontage on Van Dyke and the property would be accessible via two easements. He pointed out the Master Plan allows for flexibility of uses and this site can be viewed as one of those sites. The applicant is requesting a total of four variances as a part of the proposed site plan: 1) a variance to the minimum setback to the perimeter of the development; 2) a variance to allow parking to be located within twenty five feet of a building; 3) a variance to the minimum sidewalk width when abutting parking spaces; and 4) a variance to allow parking within the required side and rear yard setbacks of the property. Mr. McLeod stated a recommendation came from the Planning Commission for approval, but between that meeting and this one, the applicant, Planning Department and Attorney's Office have worked out a conditional rezoning agreement. This is only the first reading. Mr. Phil Ruggeri, representing the applicant, pointed out the excellent work that Mr. Gallo does on his developments. He discussed how Mr. Gallo took this difficult piece of land and created a beautiful apartment complex and stated it is an ideal transitional use. Mayor Taylor opened the discussion to the audience. Mr. Joe Judnick questioned the location of the signs and stated he is in favor of the development. He hopes the petitioner will follow the City's landscaping Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 5 ordinance. He inquired the need for so many variances and suggested they could have had smaller buildings. Mr. Harry Marchlones expressed concern with the quality of people that apartments bring in and the number of parking spaces allocated per unit. In Mr. Marchlones opinion, this property is too dense and parking and snow removal will be a problem. He is also concerned with traffic and access to 15 Mile Road. Mr. Charles Jefferson questioned the price of the units and the type of families being marketed. Mr. Richard Smutek, attorney representing owners of the property to the north and to the west of the easement, stated they have no objection the development. Their only concern is maintenance of the roadways with the construction traffic and traffic generated by the 200 units. They believe there should be some agreement and responsibility by the developer with respect to the maintenance of these roadways. Moved by Schmidt, seconded by Ziarko, RESOLVED, to introduce the map amendment to conditionally rezone property south of 15 Mile Road, east of Van Dyke, in Section 34 of the City, from C-3 (General Business District) to RM-3 (Multiple Family High Rise District), Case No. PZ17-0005, and direct Applicant to proceed to finalize a proposed agreement so that the City Council can further evaluate the offer of conditional rezoning of the property at the August 1st, 2017 regular meeting. Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 6 Councilwoman Schmidt questioned the number of units proposed for each phase of the development. Mr. Ruggeri indicated 91 in Phase I and 109 in Phase II. Councilwoman Schmidt questioned the time frame for Phase II. Mr. Ruggeri responded upon completion of Phase I, they will continue on with Phase II, depending on the market. Councilwoman Schmidt questioned whether the petitioner had plans to put a wall next to the vacant parcel to the south. Mr. Ruggeri responded there will be landscaping within the ordinance requirements. Councilwoman Schmidt questioned the price of the units. Mr. Ruggeri responded $900 for the one bedroom and $1,100 for the two bedroom. Councilwoman Schmidt questioned whether the easements were addressed at the Planning Commission meeting. Mr. McLeod responded yes and this was the fifth condition added at the meeting to have an acceptable maintenance program as directed by the Engineering and City Attorney offices. Councilwoman Schmidt questioned whether that authorization would include construction traffic as well. Mr. McLeod responded yes. Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 7 Councilwoman Schmidt pointed out this was a blighted piece of property before it was vacant. She is happy to see something positive being done with it and believes this will bring in the right type of people for our community. Councilwoman Ziarko stated when talking about Phase II, the type of units there will depend on how the one and two bedroom apartments are selling in Phase I. She questioned when the first occupants would be able to move in. Mr. Ruggeri indicted 2018, as it will take eight to twelve months. Councilwoman Ziarko questioned the foundation infrastructure. Mr. Ruggeri responded they will be on a slab with new footings, there will be no basements. Councilwoman Ziarko questioned the present ingress and egress and whether it would be sufficient for both phases. Mr. Ruggeri responded yes. Councilwoman Ziarko questioned the impact on the corner of 15 Mile and Van Dyke. Mr. Ruggeri responded there should be no problem. Councilwoman Ziarko asked Mr. McLeod to ease the minds of the residents in light of the recent fire that occurred at Sterling Knolls Apartments. She pointed out these were older apartments and there was probably a different type of fire code. Mr. McLeod stated in terms of construction, the fire code and building code are always changing. The building codes are different from what was built in the 50's and 60's and even later. There are requirements for sprinkler systems, Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 8 smoke alarms and the number of smoke alarms. This building in terms of fire safety will be drastically different. Councilwoman Koski inquired whether the petitioner had a map to show the ingress and egress to Van Dyke and 15 Mile Road. She asked him to give the Council an idea as to the construction and which ingress and egress they would be using for construction traffic. Mr. Ruggeri responded both easements. They will take a video of the condition of the easement areas prior to construction and any damage will be repaired. Councilwoman Koski questioned the conditional maintenance agreement. Mr. Ruggeri responded there is an existing reciprocal agreement that has been recorded with the property. The properties adjacent to the site are solely responsible. His client will take on the responsibility to maintain those areas. He is not obligated under the existing recorded easements. He stated there would be a lot of traffic there and they want to take charge and maintain the property. Mr. Gallo takes a very strong stand on maintenance. Mr. Gallo pointed out for the record the only thing they will not do is replace or repair an existing condition. Councilwoman Koski inquired, as far as ingress and egress, whether there is a light anywhere close by and whether it would be difficult for the residents in this area. Mr. Gallo responded there is a turnaround and light at the entrance to their site. Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 9 Councilwoman Koski asked Mr. Gallo to show photographs of the types of apartments for the benefit of the people watching at home. Mr. Gallo indicated they are contemplating a variety of styles, townhouse styles with two stories will have two bedrooms and a restroom on the second level, the first floor will have a living area space, kitchen and dining. There will be one bedroom townhouses as well, with the same concept. The garden style units are single floor living spaces. The revised plan has bedrooms separated from each other and adds a second bathroom. Councilman Lusk commended Mr. Gallo for taking a piece of land and making it livable and applauds him for what he is doing. Councilwoman Sierawski appreciates the nice setup and questioned the placement of the signs. Mr. Ruggeri responded right at the easement and Mr. Gallo added two signs, one along 15 Mile and the other along Van Dyke. Councilman Shannon stated variances are not ideal, but the residents should know there is very little that could be done with this plat of land. He is happy this company is doing this development. They do a great job and he is sure the apartments will be top notch. Mayor Taylor stated in response to the variances, from his experience in dealing with developers, it is very difficult to build apartments because there is not a lot of wiggle room. They are using the existing underground and above ground infrastructure, Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 10 which will bring the overall costs down. Using the existing infrastructure will allow this project to go forward and in order to do this you would need the variances. Mayor Taylor is comfortable with this project. It is aesthetically pleasing and will provide higher density uses in this area of the City. In regard to the parking, Mayor Taylor stated they would have two spaces for the one bedroom units and 2-1/2 for the two bedroom units and he believes this is more than fair. He appreciates everything this developer has done and appreciates him working with the adjoining property owners. Mayor Taylor thanked Mr. Gallo for the developments he has brought to the City. Yes: All. The motion carried. ORDINANCE ADOPTION 2. Mayor Taylor indicated this is an ordinance amending Article 28 of Zoning Ordinance No. 278 and Chapter 12 of the City Code to regulate the zoning, licensing and operation of new and existing banquet facilities and accessory banquet or event uses. Mr. Joe Judnick hopes everyone is satisfied with the work that has been done on this ordinance amendment and stated it has to have a lot of teeth in it. He pointed out there are some facilities in this City running after hour operations. Mr. Harry Marchlones stated regulating these banquet facilities is not that difficult. It is just a matter of doing it. Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 11 Moved by Ziarko, seconded by Schmidt, RESOLVED, to adopt the ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance No. 278 to establish new zoning regulations pertaining to new and existing banquet and event facilities and accessory banquet or event uses. CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS COUNTY OF MACOMB, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 278-BBB AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 278 OF THE CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS, SPECIFICALLY ARTICLE 3, SECTION 3.03, ARTICLE 12, SECTION 12.02 AND SECTION 12.03, ARTICLE 13, SECTION 13.02 AND SECTION 13.03, AND ARTICLE 14, SECTION 14.02 AND SECTION 14.03 TO REGULATE BANQUET AND EVENT FACILITIES AND ACCESSORY BANQUET OR EVENT USES, AND ARTICLE 31, SECTION 31.01 TO ADD DEFINITIONS OF “BANQUET AND EVENT FACILITIES” AND “ACCESSORY BANQUET OR EVENT USES” Yes: All. The motion carried. Moved by Ziarko, seconded by Schmidt, RESOLVED, to adopt the ordinance amending Chapter 12 of the Sterling Heights City Code to establish licensing regulations pertaining to the establishment and operation of banquet and event facilities and accessory banquet or event uses. CITY OF STERLING HEIGHTS COUNTY OF MACOMB, MICHIGAN ORDINANCE NO. 454 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 12 TO CREATE LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS FOR BANQUET AND EVENT FACILITIES AND ACCESSORY BANQUET OR EVENT USES Yes: All. The motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 12 3. Mr. Joe Judnick questioned the vehicles being purchased under Item J. Mr. William McGregor questioned why the City would be buying used equipment and how much we would actually be saving (Item I). Moved by Koski, seconded by Ziarko, RESOLVED, to approve the Consent Agenda: A. To approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 5, 2017, as presented. B. To approve payment of the bills as presented: General Fund - $682,203.01, Water & Sewer Fund - $2,925,038.91, Other Funds - $1,570,954.29, Total Checks -$5,178,196.21. C. RESOLVED, to approve Traffic Control Order #6-81 to provide for thirty-five temporary handicapped parking spaces in the public parking lot east of City hall during the annual Sterlingfest Art and Music Fair. D. RESOLVED, to purchase Federal brand police ammunition from Kiesler Police Supply, Inc., 2802 Sable Mill Road, Jeffersonville, IN 47130, at unit pricing available through the State of Michigan cooperative bid, MiDeal contract #071B6600124, through August 31, 2019. E. RESOLVED, to receive the report of the Purchasing Manager pursuant to City Code §2-221(B) regarding the emergency repair of the public sanitary sewer line servicing 14751 Stadler by V.I.L Construction, Inc., 6670 Sims Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, in the amount of $47,200. F. RESOLVED, to receive the report of the Purchasing Manager pursuant to City Code §2-221(B) regarding the emergency repair of the public sanitary sewer Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 13 line servicing 34800 Van Dyke by V.I.L. Construction, Inc., 6670 Sims Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48313, in the amount of $53,846.33, Corby Energy Services, Inc., 6001 Schooner, Belleville, MI 48112 in the amount of $8,750, and Testing Engineers & Consultants, Inc., 1343 Rochester Road, Troy, MI 48099 in the amount of $1,412.50. G. RESOLVED, to: A. Split the award of the bid for print shop/copy paper and envelopes as follows: 1. To Veritiv Express, 1376 Rankin, Troy, MI 48083, for envelopes, general paper, carbonless paper, special brand name paper, and miscellaneous paper for the period of six months from date of bid award at the unit prices bid; and, 2. To Contract Paper Group (CPG), 1519 Boettler Road, Unit B, Union Town, OH 44685, for copy paper for the period of six months from date of bid award at the unit prices bid; and, B. Authorize the City Manager to exercise the option to extend the bid period for each bid award an additional six-month period under the same terms and conditions upon mutual consent. H. RESOLVED, to purchase parts and services in connection with the repair of a 2001 Caterpillar 938G front-end loader from Michigan CAT, 12550 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township, MI 48315, at a total cost of $20,288.95. Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 14 I. RESOLVED, to approve the purchase of the 2007 Ryobi 3200/ABDick 9920 offset duplicator printing press, with a T-51 AE second color head, from C.P.S. Company, P.O. Box 1796, Belleville, MI 48112 at a total cost of $12,500. J. RESOLVED, to purchase: a) One (1) 2018 Ford F-150 4x4 pick-up truck and one (1) 2018 Ford Explorer from Gorno Ford ELC, LLC, 22025 Allen Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183, through the State of Michigan cooperative bid, MiDeal contract #071B1300005, in the cumulative amount of $52,250; and, b) One (1) 2018 Chevrolet Malibu from Berger Chevrolet, 2525 28th Street, S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49506, through the State of Michigan cooperative bid, MiDeal contract #071B130016, in the amount of $20,077. K. RESOLVED, to award a bid for 15 Mile Road Resurfacing, Cavant Drive to Mound Road, City Project #16-285 and Clinton River Road Resurfacing, Schoenherr Road to Saal Road, City Project #17-296, to Pro-Line Asphalt Paving Corp., 11797 29 Mile Road, Washington, MI 48095, in the amount of $1,823,329.70 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the contract on behalf of the City and authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $200,000 from Road Bond Construction reserves. L. RESOLVED, to award the bid for the 2017 Sidewalk Replacement Program, City Project #17-297, to Italia Construction, Inc., 57151 Deer Creek Ct., Washington, Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 15 MI 48094 at unit prices bid, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all documents required in conjunction with this project on behalf of the City. RESOLVED, to adopt the resolution as required by §48.6(E) of the City Code for those properties included within the 2017 Sidewalk Replacement Program, City Project #17-297. M. RESOLVED, to adopt the resolution in opposition to Michigan House Bill 4503 and Senate Bill 329 seeking to exempt short-term residential rental property from local zoning regulations. Yes: All. The motion carried. CONSIDERATION 4. Mr. Vanderpool made a presentation regarding an amendment to the City of Sterling Heights Governing Body Rules of Procedure to change the starting time for regular City Council meetings. He stated the Michigan's Open Meetings Act (the Act) allows a public body to set rules to ensure efficient and orderly conduct of meetings. Since adoption on April 5, 1994, the Governing Body Rules of Procedure have been periodically reviewed and amended twelve times to address desired changes to the rules and procedures that govern the conduct of City Council meetings. The Act does not provide guidelines on the meeting times of public bodies; however, it does state that if there is a change in the schedule of regular meetings of a public body, notice must be posted within 3 days after the change is made. Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 16 Mr. Vanderpool stated at the conclusion of the June 20, 2017 regular meeting, City Council directed City Administration to bring forward a proposed amendment to Rule No. 2, entitled Regular Meetings, to conform to "best practices" with regard to the starting time for regular meetings. City Administration and City Attorney have reviewed this issue and conducted a survey of comparable municipalities regarding their respective starting time for regular meetings. The results of the survey show the majority of the communities have a 7:00 p.m. starting time. If Council desires to change the starting time, a text amendment is required to Rule 2. Mr. Joe Judnick pointed out Council was split on this issue at the last meeting. He wants to keep the 7:30 p.m. starting time. Mrs. Jazmine Early questioned Councils reason for requesting this change. She would like to see the starting time remain as is. Mr. William McGregor spoke in support of the 7:00 p.m. starting time. Mr. Harry Marchlones doesn't care when the City Council wants to have a meeting. He questioned their opinion and reason why. Mr. Charles Jefferson stated it makes no difference to him. He also questioned the reason for the change. Moved by Shannon, seconded by Taylor, RESOLVED, to approve the amendment to Rule No. 2 of the City of Sterling Heights Governing Body Rules of Procedure to change the starting time for regular City Council meetings. Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 17 Councilman Shannon stated it is a more convenient time for residents to participate or watch at home. Mayor Taylor stated he put a poll online and the majority of people were in favor of it. Councilwoman Sierawski stated 7:00 or 7:30 doesn't matter to her. She will be here and the residents will be here. She stated if it could get more people to see the City Council meetings, that's great. She is in favor of whatever works best for people. Councilwoman Schmidt doesn't personally care what time the meetings start. She suggested, since the rules state Communications from Citizens would start at 10:00 p.m., that it be moved to 9:30 p.m. Also, there is a rule that ends the meetings at midnight. She inquired whether that would be changed to 11:30 p.m. City Attorney Kaszubski stated this rule only addresses the starting time. Councilwoman Schmidt again expressed her desire to move Communications from Citizens to 9:30 p.m. if the starting time of the meetings is 7:00 p.m. Mayor Taylor doesn't have an issue with that, but he wanted to hear from the rest of the City Council members. Councilman Shannon agreed with the change as suggested by Councilwoman Schmidt. Councilman Lusk would have liked to see more support from the residents, but he will agree with the majority of the City Council. Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 18 Councilwoman Koski agrees with Communications From Citizens at 9:30 p.m., but wants to keep the midnight ending time. She likes the 7:00 p.m. starting time because it might get the employees that have to attend the meetings home earlier. Councilwoman Ziarko pointed out she has never heard a resident ask her to change the starting time of the City Council meetings. She stated as long as we are changing the time, she agrees that we need to move Communications from Citizens to 9:30 p.m. and that is fine with her. Councilwoman Ziarko suggested a change if the City Council members have to go into closed session and then return to the table. She wants to see a change to allow closed session before the meeting begins, if that is permitted. She believes closed session is important enough to be handled first. Mayor Taylor doesn't disagree with Councilwoman Ziarko in regard to closed sessions. He stated most meetings have presentations at the beginning of the meeting and therefore the public portion of the agenda gets pushed later. An earlier starting time will lead to better decisions. He is also in support of changing Communications from Citizens to 9:30 p.m., but keep the ending time as is. City Attorney Kaszubski suggested Councilman Shannon withdraw his motion and make a new motion with the revised starting time for Communications from Citizens. Councilman Shannon withdrew his motion and Mayor Taylor withdrew his support. Moved by Shannon, seconded by Taylor, RESOLVED, to approve an amendment to Rule No. 2 of the City of Sterling Heights Governing Body Rules of Procedure to change Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 19 the starting time for regular meetings to 7:00 p.m. and change Rule No. 7, Section 8A to take citizen comment at 9:30 p.m. Councilman Shannon stated there is no reason to change the ending time. Councilwoman Ziarko questioned when the amendment would take place and how the residents would be notified. Mayor Taylor asked Mr. Kaszubski to explain when this will take effect and what action the City would have to take to effectuate the changes. Mr. Kaszubski responded the simple answer is within three days we have to publish notices of the changes and have it advertised in our newspaper and the City Clerk could take care of that. It would also be posted on the City's website. Councilwoman Ziarko inquired whether there would be any change to closed sessions. Mayor Taylor suggested this is something the Administration could look into but not make it part of this motion. Yes: All. The motion carried. 5. Moved by Sierawski, seconded by Schmidt, RESOLVED, to nominate Paul Zdzieblowski for consideration as an appointee to the Board of Ordinance Appeals II - Alternate member at the August 1, 2017 regular City Council meeting. Yes: All. The motion carried. Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 20 6. Moved by Ziarko, seconded by Schmidt, RESOLVED, to appoint Walter Blessed to the Board of Review to a term ending June 30, 2020, subject to the appointee meeting the qualifications set forth in Charter §4.03 and taking the oath of office within two weeks. Yes: All. The motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIZENS Mr. Harry Marchlones - Discussed political donations and the fact that the larger donation suggests a favor. Mr. Joe Judnick - Photographs showing condition of property at 5990 Poplar; City needs to deny Fireworks permits. Mrs. Jazmine Early - Relief for residents around the sink hole experiencing water in their basements; Citizen Out Reach Program for the Police Department and announcements of meetings; Need for out of country residents to receive extended training when applying for a driver's license; Citizen participation in Neighborhood Watch; Sterlingfest. Mr. Charles Jefferson - Status of house at 19 Mile and Dequindre; Need for Police presence and metal detectors at all Board and Commission meetings, especially the Planning Commission. REPORTS FROM CITY ADMINISTRATION AND CITY COUNCIL Mr. Vanderpool responded to questions from residents as it relates to the purchase of vehicles and stated one is for Parks and Recreation and the other is an Administrative vehicle. Regular City Council Meeting Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Page 21 In regard to the suggestion that the City should deny fireworks permits, it's a great idea but the State Law prohibits the City from reasonably denying any temporary permits to sell fireworks in the City as long as they meet the state requirements to do so. The State statute needs to be changed, repealed or modified in some fashion. In response to Mrs. Early, this is the first he has heard of any water problems in resident's basements. Any individuals experiencing problems could contact the City. There was no report from Mr. Kaszubski at this time. Councilman Lusk stated to the residents that do not want to get on canoes or kayaks, they will still have access to the Clinton River. He pointed out the asphalt road is in need of repair. Mayor Taylor invited everyone to come out to the Farmer's Market tomorrow and to attend Sterlingfest next week. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business discussed at this time. NEW BUSINESS There was no New Business discussed at this time. ADJOURN Moved by Ziarko, seconded by Schmidt, to adjourn the meeting. Yes: All. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m. MELANIE D. RYSKA, City Clerk