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Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, June 26, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Commission Room.
Mayor Bradley Kilmer called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Commissioners Present: Mayor Bradley Kilmer and Vice Mayor Spycher; Commissioners Bissell, Holton, Joslin, Moreno and Tilmann
Commissioners Absent: None
Others Present: Acting City Manager Grinzinger, City Clerk Flynn and City Attorney Martineau
1. Mayor Bradley Kilmer read and presented a Resolution to Barb Frankenfield in appreciation for her service as a member of the Mt. Pleasant Housing Commission (1996-2006).
2. Mayor Bradley Kilmer introduced and presented gifts to honored guests from Sister City Okaya, Japan.
Received the following petitions and communications:
3. Moved by Commissioner Holton and supported by Commissioner Moreno
to approve the request of Richli, Incorporated for an Official Permit (Dance/Entertainment) hours of 2:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. weekdays and 2:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. Sunday in conjunction with 2006 Class-C Licensed Business at 106-108 North Court and 205 East Broadway (Shaboom Pub Club). Motion unanimously adopted.
4. Charter Township of Union Board of Trustees Minutes (April, May)
5. Charter Township of Union Planning Commission Minutes (April, May)
6. Street Department and Motor Pool (May)
7. Water Department (May)
8. Receive City Manager's Status Report
9. Receive letter from Mrs. Mary Ellen Brandell regarding Borden Building renovation.
10. Receive letter from Attorneys regarding proposed amendment to Section 154.052A Open space Community, Subsection E, Optional Provisions For Exemplary Projects, of the Zoning ordinance.
Moved by Commissioner Holton and supported by Commissioner Tilmann to approve the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. Payrolls dated June 16, 2006, check numbers 055324-055556, and warrants dated June 22, 2006, check numbers 053020- 053200 all totaling $1,097,686.10.
Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Moreno and supported by Commissioner Tilmann to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held June 12, 2006 and the closed session held June 12, 2006. Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Tilmann and supported by Vice Mayor Spycher to postpone the public hearing on the proposed amendment to Section 154.052A Open space Community, Subsection E, Optional Provisions For Exemplary Projects, of the Zoning ordinance until July 10, 2006.
AYES: Commissioners Bissell, Bradley Kilmer, Moreno, Tilmann
NAYS: Commissioners Holton, Joslin and Spycher
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Holton and supported by Commissioner Tilmann to set the date for a special meeting for July 10, 2006, at 5:00 p.m. to review and consider applications for the position of City Manager. Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Moreno and supported by Commissioner Tilmann to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the amendments to the two 1990 Agreements with PohlCat, Inc., and an amendment to the 2000 Agreement with Central Michigan Inns, Inc. Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Moreno and supported by Commissioner Tilmann to adopt a proposed policy establishing parameters for the granting of Brownfield Redevelopment Plans, as amended:
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the State of Michigan has created legislative authority and tools for cities to redevelop brownfield sites within their jurisdiction, and
WHEREAS, the City of Mt. Pleasant has created a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority which has been established to encourage redevelopment of blighted, functionally obsolete or contaminated sites, and
WHEREAS, the redevelopment of these properties will lead to increased tax revenue for all units of government, and
WHEREAS, these redeveloped sites lead to increased tax revenues which can be captured by the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to fund approved activities in a Brownfield Plan, and
WHEREAS, units of government are facing increased budget problems due to decreasing state revenue sharing, increased expenses and shrinking tax base, and
WHEREAS, the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority wishes to continue to encourage redevelopment and not have a negative impact on units of governments’ budgets,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mt. Pleasant Brownfield Redevelopment Authority hereby adopts the following policy for the capture of TIF revenues for payment of approved Brownfield Plan activities:
1. No projects will be approved that can be repaid in less than 1 year’s tax capture.
2. An approved Brownfield Plan shall limit the TIF capture as follows:
a. A Brownfield that can be paid in 5 years or less will capture 100% of the increase in tax.
b. A Brownfield that is paid between 5 and 10 years will capture 80% of the increase in tax.
c. A Brownfield that is paid in more than 10 years will capture 75% of the increase in tax, and
WHEREAS, the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority wishes to utilize the tax increment finance (TIF) tool to implement brownfield redevelopment, and
WHEREAS, the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority wishes to establish uniform criteria for utilizing the brownfield redevelopment TIF tool,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority must declare the site a local brownfield site according to the provisions of Act 381 of 1996, as amended, prior to the approval of the TIF Plan, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all TIF plans with eligible expenses of at least $1,000,000 should include school tax capture, if possible, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will not capture any taxing units of governments’ voted debt millage, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will transfer up to 5% of the eligible annual capture for local administrative costs, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will authorize the capture of additional tax increment revenues from all eligible properties in excess of the amount authorized under subsection 4 of the Act for an additional 5 years for the establishment of a local site remediation revolving loan fund,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Revolving Loan Fund monies shall be based on the value of five years of capture but may occur any time over the life of the plan as approved by the BRA and City Commission.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the resolution takes effect with the ratification of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and the Mt. Pleasant City Commission.
Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Holton and supported by Commissioner Moreno to receive two Brownfield Redevelopment Plans and set the required public hearings for July 24, 2006. Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Holton and supported by Commissioner Spycher to accept resignation of City Attorney Steve Martineau and appoint Matthew Romashko as City Attorney. Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Vice Mayor Spycher and supported by Commissioner Moreno to make an adjustment of $1500.00 per month in compensation for the additional duties as Acting City Manager. Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Moreno and supported by Commissioner Holton to go into closed session to discuss purchase of real property.
AYES: Commissioners Bissell, Bradley Kilmer, Holton, Moreno, Spycher, Tilmann
NAYS: Commissioner Joslin
ABSENT: None
Motion carried.
Moved by Commissioner Holton and supported by Commissioner Moreno to approve the Revolving Loan Fund Application from Colleen Milligan for improvements at 121 South University in the amount of $5,000. Motion unanimously adopted.
Announcements on City-related Issues and Concerns
Mayor Bradley Kilmer announced public presentations scheduled for June 29th at Union Township Hall on draft Access Management Plan for Mission, Pickard and High Street 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Commissioner Moreno praised Summer Fest Fireworks display and thanked the Saginaw Indian Tribe for their contribution.
Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items
Darlene Coffell, 1 W. Mosher, on behalf of the Riverview residents requested the Downtown traffic lights be re-instated.
Robert Janson, 1417 Andre Ct.; Sherry Sponseller, 1309 S. Lynwood; Sam Staples, 300 Russell; and Jack Anson, 1511 E. Gaylord spoke in support of the West Broadway revitalization project.
The meeting recessed at 8:12 p.m. and reconvened at 8:24 p.m.
The City Commission went into closed session at 8:24 p.m. and back into regular session at 9:41 p.m. A separate set of minutes was taken for the closed session.
Mayor Bradley Kilmer announced updated plans on the Borden project and set a special meeting of the City Commission for Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. on the project.
Moved by Commissioner Holton and supported by Commissioner Moreno that the meeting adjourn at 9:43 p.m. Motion unanimously adopted.
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Cynthia Bradley Kilmer, Mayor Robert J. Flynn, City Clerk