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Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, June 12, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room.
Vice Mayor Spycher called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioners Present: Vice Mayor Spycher; Commissioners Bissell, Holton, Joslin, Moreno and Tilmann
Commissioners Absent: Mayor Bradley Kilmer
Others Present: City Manager Preston, City Clerk Flynn and City Attorney Martineau
Vice Mayor Spycher proclaimed June 14, 2006 as "National Flag Day" and read the proclamation.
Public Input on Agenda Items:
Ryan Larrabee, 105 E. Broadway spoke on Item #10 regarding the City proposed revised liquor policy.
Received the following petitions and communications:
1. Received correspondence from Congressman David Camp regarding proposed House Resolution 5252, the Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement (COPE) Act.
2. Airport Advisory Board Minutes (May)
3. Planning Commission Minutes (May)
4. Wastewater Treatment Plan (May)
5. Wellness Program Report (2005)
6. Correspondence from Ryan Larrabee and Michelle Blackwell regarding their business at 105 E. Broadway.
Commissioner Holton asked that item 8b be removed from the Consent Calendar.
Moved by Commissioner Tilmann and supported by Commissioner Moreno to approve the following items on the Consent Calendar as amended:
1. Bid from Brown Drilling Co. of Howell, Michigan, in the amount of $40,595.00, for the 2006 Well 16 Rehabilitation program.
2. Payrolls dated June 2, 2006, check numbers 055084-055323, and warrants dated May 25, 2006 and June 8, 2006, check numbers 052649-053019 all totaling $1,857,861.56.
Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Moreno and supported by Commissioner Holton to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held May 22, 2006, and the special meetings held May 23, 2006 and May 30, 2006. Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Joslin and supported by Commissioner Holton to approve the bid of Sabre Communications Corp. of Sioux City, Iowa, in the amount of $108,714.00 for construction of two (2) SCADA Radio Antenna Towers. Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Moreno and supported by Commissioner Tilmann to appoint Minde Beth Lux to the Planning Commission for a term ending January 31, 2008. Motion unanimously adopted.
City Manager Preston announced current vacancies in boards and commissions.
The following motion was reinstated after being postponed at the May 22, 2006 meeting.
SECTION 1 – GENERAL STATEMENTS of the proposed new City of Mt. Pleasant Liquor Policy for on-premise liquor licenses, to read as follows:
SECTION I - GENERAL STATEMENTS
1.1 Applicants for a liquor license are asking the people, through their duly constituted representatives, for a permit to conduct an alcoholic beverage establishment. No applicant, existing licensee, person or firm has any “right” to a license.
The following minimum criteria must be met by any applicant:
• New licenses or licenses moved to a new location within the City shall only be issued to Class I establishments as defined in the Mt. Pleasant Zoning Ordinance.
• Application must be accompanied by written verification of a special use permit for a Class I restaurant granted by the Planning Commission.
• A business plan showing a minimum investment by the applicant of $100,000 shall be required for a property in the C-2 Central Business District, and a business plan showing a minimum investment of $500,000 shall be required at any other location. The total minimum investment may be reduced for leased or rented properties.
• The establishment must constitute an asset to the City of Mt. Pleasant, represent an increase to the local tax base, and provide an economic stimulus to the surrounding area. A written statement by the applicant on how this criterion is met must be submitted with the application.
• Any background information on the applicants provided through the normal check conducted by the City’s Public Safety Department.
• Whether or not the proposed project is in compliance with the appropriate City codes and ordinances.
In addition, when considering granting liquor licenses the City Commission shall consider the following criteria:
• The number of full-time equivalent jobs the establishment will create within one (1) year.
• Preference will be given to locations within the C-2 Central Business District.
• Preference will be given to businesses open for food service.
Discussion ensued.
Motion by Joslin and supported by Bissell to amend the following section to read:
• A business plan showing a minimum investment by the applicant of $250,000 shall be required for a property in the C-2 Central Business District, and a business plan showing a minimum investment of $500,000 shall be required at any other location. The total minimum investment may include the value of five (5) year lease payments not to exceed the assessed value of the property.
AYES: Commissioners Bissell, Holton, Joslin, Spycher and Tilmann
NAY Commissioner Moreno
ABSENT: Mayor Bradley-Kilmer
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Joslin and supported by Tilmann to amend the following statements to read:
The following minimum criteria must be met by an applicant for a new license:
• New licenses within the City shall only be issued to Class I establishments as defined in the Mt. Pleasant Zoning Ordinance.
AYES: Commissioners Bissell, Holton, Joslin, Spycher and Tilmann
NAY Commissioner Moreno
ABSENT: Mayor Bradley-Kilmer
Motion carried.
Original motion as amended to approve SECTION 1 – GENERAL STATEMENTS of the proposed new City of Mt. Pleasant Liquor Policy for on-premise liquor licenses, to read as follows:
SECTION I - GENERAL STATEMENTS
1.1 Applicants for a liquor license are asking the people, through their duly constituted representatives, for a permit to conduct an alcoholic beverage establishment. No applicant, existing licensee, person or firm has any “right” to a license.
The following minimum criteria must be met by an applicant for a new license:
• New licenses within the City shall only be issued to Class I establishments as defined in the Mt. Pleasant Zoning Ordinance
• Application must be accompanied by written verification of a special use permit for a Class I restaurant granted by the Planning Commission.
• A business plan showing a minimum investment by the applicant of $250,000 shall be required for a property in the C-2 Central Business District, and a business plan showing a minimum investment of $500,000 shall be required at any other location. The total minimum investment may include the value of five (5) year lease payments not to exceed the assessed value of the property.
• The establishment must constitute an asset to the City of Mt. Pleasant, represent an increase to the local tax base, and provide an economic stimulus to the surrounding area. A written statement by the applicant on how this criterion is met must be submitted with the application.
• Any background information on the applicants provided through the normal check conducted by the City’s Public Safety Department.
• Whether or not the proposed project is in compliance with the appropriate City codes and ordinances.
In addition, when considering granting liquor licenses the City Commission shall consider the following criteria:
• The number of full-time equivalent jobs the establishment will create within one (1) year.
• Preference will be given to locations within the C-2 Central Business District.
• Preference will be given to businesses open for food service.
AYES: Commissioners Bissell, Holton, Joslin, Spycher and Tilmann
NAY Commissioner Moreno
ABSENT: Mayor Bradley-Kilmer
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Moreno and supported by Commissioner Holton to postpone indefinitely, discussion of resolution in opposition to the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative. Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Joslin and supported by Commissioner Bissell to appoint Assistant City Manager, Ms. Kathie Grinzinger, as the Acting City Manager effective June 24, 2006. Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Holton and supported by Commissioner Moreno to set a public hearing for June 26, 2006 regarding proposed amendment to Section 154.052A Open Space Community, Subsection E, Optional Provisions For Exemplary Projects, of the Zoning Ordinance. Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Holton and supported by Commissioner Tilmann to approve the 2007-2011 Capital Improvement Plan. Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Moreno and Supported by Commissioner Joslin to consider closed session to discuss status of union negotiations; review a written legal opinion of City Attorney Steve Martineau; and discuss the purchase of real property.
AYES: Commissioners Bissell, Holton, Joslin, Moreno, Spycher and Tilmann
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mayor Bradley-Kilmer
Motion unanimously adopted.
Announcements on City-related Issues and Concerns
Commissioners Holton and Joslin suggested beginning discussions on special liquor policy for C-2 district.
Commissioner Tilmann suggested a mini work session on liquor licenses.
City Manager Preston said his goodbyes and thanked community, commission and staff for their service.
Vice Mayor Spycher and Commissioner Tilmann thanked and praised City Manager Preston for his service to the City.
Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items
Darlene Coffell, 1 W. Mosher St., praised the efforts of City Parks' staff and Code Enforcement staff. She also addressed Riverview Apartments’ parking problems with businesses and citizens, and requested Riverview’s stolen Bazaar signs be returned.
Ryan Larrabee, 105 E. Broadway, addressed the commission again regarding his business and the new revised liquor license policy.
The meeting recessed at 8:04 p.m. and reconvened at 8:10 p.m.
The City Commission went into closed session at 8:10 p.m. and back into regular session at 10:17 p.m. A separate set of minutes was taken for the closed session.
Motion by Commissioner Joslin and supported by Commissioner Tilmann to approve the POAM and COAM contracts subject to acceptance by the unions.
AYES: Commissioners Bissell, Joslin, Moreno, Spycher and Tilmann
NAY Commissioner Holton
ABSENT: Mayor Bradley-Kilmer
Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner Joslin and supported by Commissioner Tilmann to approve the FAOM contract.
AYES: Commissioners Bissell, Joslin, Moreno, Spycher and Tilmann
NAY Commissioner Holton
ABSENT: Mayor Bradley-Kilmer
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Joslin and supported by Commissioner Tilmann that the meeting adjourn at 10:18 p.m. Motion unanimously adopted.
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Keith Spycher, Vice Mayor Robert J. Flynn, City Clerk