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Minutes of the regular meeting of the City Commission held Monday, September 25, 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 and Tilmann
Commissioners Absent: Moreno
Others Present: City Manager Grinzinger, City Clerk Flynn and City Attorney Romashko
Mayor Bradley Kilmer proclaimed October 8, 2006 as “Bowlers Hall of Fame Day” and read and presented the proclamation to Ms. Pat Wilmot, President, Mt. Pleasant Area Bowlers Hall of Fame.
Chris Bundy, Recreation Director and Stan Rathbun, Executive Director of Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation made a presentation on W. K. Kellogg Foundation grant initiative titled the Access Recreation Grant program.
Public Input on Agenda Items:
1. Darlene Coffell, 1 W. Mosher, presented petition and comments regarding activating the traffic lights in the downtown area.
2. Steve Scherer, 802 S. University, commented on assuring that the Master Plan does not erode the neighborhoods and that it preserves them for the future.
Received the following petitions and communications:
1. Airport Advisory Board Minutes (August)
2. Capital Projects Status Report (September)
3. Historic District Commission Minutes (September)
4. Mt. Pleasant Housing Commission Minutes (August)
5. Planning Commission Minutes (August)
6. Water Department (August)
7. City Manager’s Status Report (September)
8. Letter from M.C. Kostrzewa regarding West Broadway Revitalization
Mayor Bradley Kilmer excused herself and turned the gavel over to Vice Mayor Spycher.
Moved by Commissioner Holton and supported by Commissioner Tilmann to approve the following items on the Consent Calendar:
1. Minutes of the regular meeting held September 11, 2006.
2. Bid from Phoenix Instrument Associates, Ltd., Midland, Michigan, in the amount of $27,747 for the construction of the High Service Pump Control Panel and two bubble level transmitters.
3. Receive and refer to the Planning Commission a request from Broomfield Bluffs, LLC, and United Investments, Inc. for a contract zoning agreement for property at the southwest corner of Broomfield and Crawford Roads.
4. Set public hearing for October 9, 2006, on a proposed amendment to Chapter 71, Parking Regulations, §71.27, Parking Prohibited From 2:00A.M.– 5:00 A.M.
5. Receive Revolving Loan Fund application from The Wildlife Gallery and set public hearing on same for October 9, 2006.
6. Payrolls dated September 22, 2006, check numbers 057108-057328, and warrants dated September 14, 2006, check numbers 053924-054247 all totaling $1,533,321.15.
AYES: Commissioners Bissell, Holton, Joslin, Spycher and Tilmann
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Bradley Kilmer and Moreno
Motion carried.
A Public Hearing was held on the proposed Comprehensive Master Plan:
1. Tom Moffit, 1101 Watson Rd. asked commission to consider re-examining the zoning of target area #4, Broomfield and Crawford;
2. Tim Hauck, 4308, E. River Rd. spoke in favor of commercial zoning at Broomfield and Crawford;
Mayor Bradley Kilmer returned to dais.
3. Mike Kostrzewa, 1211 E. Chippewa spoke on how Mt. Pleasant has changed over the past years and requested the commission add changes and addendums to the Master Plan;
4. John Casbergue, 1301 Tomah spoke in favor of keeping the PRD zoning at Broomfield and Crawford.
5. Francis Lichtman, 1212 Tomah Dr. presented edited Master Plan comments from the Planning Commission.
No other public comment was received. The following individuals sent written communications regarding the Master Plan: W. Larry Collins, 1413 E. Gaylord St.; and George Ross, Vice President Finance and Administrative Services at CMU.
The Mayor closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued among the Commissioners.
Moved by Vice Mayor Spycher and supported by Commissioner Tilmann to approve and adopt the draft as the 2006 Master Plan for the City of Mt. Pleasant with the exception that the zoning designation for the 140± acres at the southwest corner of Broomfield and Crawford roads be sent back to the Planning Commission for an alternative “hard line” future land use plan for that area. Discussion ensued.
Moved by Commissioner Joslin and supported by Commissioner Bissell to amend the Plan excluding Main St. overlay.
AYES: Commissioners Bissell, Joslin, Spycher
NAYS: Bradley Kilmer, Holton, Tilmann
ABSENT: Moreno
Motion defeated.
Moved by Mayor Bradley Kilmer and supported by Commissioner Holton to hire someone to edit the Master Plan before adoption. Discussion ensued.
Vice Mayor Spycher withdrew his original motion.
Moved by Commissioner Joslin and supported by Commissioner Bissell to approve and adopt the draft as the 2006 Master Plan for the City of Mt. Pleasant with the exception that the zoning designation for the 140± acres at the southwest corner of Broomfield and Crawford roads be sent back to the Planning Commission for an alternative “hard line” future land use plan for that area.
AYES: Commissioners Bissell, Holton, Joslin, Spycher and Tilmann
NAYS: Commissioner Bradley Kilmer
ABSENT: Commissioner Moreno
Motion carried.
A public hearing was held on the request for Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for property at 201 South University:
1. George Ronan, 605 S. Kinney owner of property at 201 S. University stated that he was available to answer any questions regarding the application;
2. Andy Marks, 524 E. Broadway; Mike Kostrzewa, 1211 E. Chippewa; and Bob Bucholtz, 1037 S. Fancher spoke in favor of the project and exemption.
No other public comment or correspondence was received.
The Mayor closed the public hearing. Discussion ensued among the Commissioners.
Moved by Commissioner Holton and supported by Commissioner Tilmann to approve the request for Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for property at 201 South University. Discussion ensued.
Moved by Commissioner Tilmann and supported by Commissioner Holton to postpone action on this item until the October 9, 2006 meeting. Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Holton and supported by Commissioner Tilmann to receive recommendation from the Planning Commission and set public hearing for October 23, 2006 on a proposed text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 154.020 Accessory Buildings And Structures, (B)(1) Density. Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Joslin and supported by Commissioner Bissell to approve final Traffic Control Order #10-05 in the following way and under the following conditions:
• The Main Street intersections at Broadway and Michigan to remain four-way stops
• The three-light overhead signals to be removed
• An overhead lighted case sign with a “4-Way Stop” signal to be installed
• Lighted pedestrian crosswalk signals to be removed
• Specialized pedestrian signage to remain
With the total cost of the changeover to the new signal system being $15,000 and being funded from the fund balance of the downtown fund. Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Joslin and supported by Commissioner Holton to postpone consideration of payment to Brian and Pamela Cone until the October 9, 2006 City Commission meeting and requested a written legal opinion from the City Attorney. Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Mayor Bradley Kilmer and supported by Commissioner Holton to set a special meeting for presentation on Proposed 2007 Operating Budget for Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. Motion unanimously adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Joslin and supported by Vice Mayor Spycher to enter into closed session to discuss pending litigation.
AYES: Commissioners Bissell, Bradley Kilmer, Holton, Joslin, Spycher and Tilmann
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Moreno
Motion carried.
Announcements on City-related Issues and Concerns
1. Commissioner Tilmann suggested City Commission make recommendation on park zoning issue at next meeting. City Manager Grinzinger said she would send a request to the Planning Commission to have them start the zoning amendment. She also wanted an update on Planning Commission Vice Chair being a member of Zoning Board of Appeals. Mr. Kulick explained that transition would happen in February after the Planning Commission elects a new Vice Chair.
2. Commissioner Joslin reminded the public to apply for vacant Planning Commission Committee member.
3. Mayor Bradley Kilmer announced the Fire Department open house on October 8, 2006 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. She also announced speaker Matt Glowacki will be at Mt. Pleasant High School on October 9, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Program is sponsored by the Isabella County Disability Advisory Committee.
Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items
1. Rudy Albright, representing property owners at Broomfield and Crawford, spoke regarding the zoning of that area and requirements of previous agreements with the City.
2. Ryan Larabee, 105 E. Broadway asked Commission to reconsider the liquor policy for the downtown area.
3. City Manager Grinzinger announced that the demolition of the Borden Building smoke stack is scheduled for October 6th between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Information and security is being prepared.
4. Jon Joslin, 320 E. Illinois spoke on the issue of the Mt. Pleasant High School Homecoming parade route not entering the downtown and wished something could be done to get it back downtown.
City Commission recessed at 9:41 p.m.
The City Commission went into closed session at 9:48 p.m. and back into regular session at 10:02 p.m. A separate set of minutes was taken for the closed session.
Moved by Commissioner Tilmann and supported by Commissioner Joslin that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the Stipulation and Order of Dismissal with Prejudice in the case of the City of Mt. Pleasant vs. Isabella County Drain Commissioner, Gary McBride, and Isabella County Drain District No. 220 File Numbers 05-4274-CZ and
05-022394-CZ, subject to the approval of our attorneys with regard to the License Agreement and Drain Easement Areas as contained in the Stipulation and Order.
AYES: Commissioners Bradley Kilmer, Bissell, Joslin, Holton, Spycher and Tilmann
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Moreno
Motion carried.
Work Session
Michelle Sponseller, Director of Downtown Development, presented proposed Downtown parking changes for the Central Business District.
Moved by Commissioner Holton and supported by Commissioner Tilmann that the meeting adjourn at 10:52 p.m. Motion unanimously adopted.
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Cynthia Bradley Kilmer, Mayor Robert J. Flynn, City Clerk