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Wyandotte, Michigan February
25, 2008
Regular session of the City Council of the City of Wyandotte,
the Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana presiding.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilpersons Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson,
Ptak
Absent: Councilperson Sutka
PERSONS IN THE AUDIENCE
Rick Custer, 505 Pine, was present regarding fund raiser for
children who cannot afford to participate in sports due to their
lack of income.
Betty Smith, 909 Cherry, regarding complaint with Police
Department. Chief of Police will talk with her.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY AND OTHER OFFICIALS
February 19, 2008
Honorable Mayor James DeSana And City Council
City of Wyandotte
Michigan
Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:
Please find attached contracts for the 2008 Smetanka Folk Art &
Craft Show to be held on Saturday, April 19, 2008, at the
Benjamin F. Yack Recreation Center.
Your approval is appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
James R. Knopp, Superintendent of Recreation
February 21, 2008
Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Wyandotte
3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, MI 48192
RE: The 47th Annual Wyandotte Street Art Fair to be held on July
9-12, 2008.
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
This letter is being sent to request of the City Council the
following additional parameters and perimeters for the Art Fair
specified in the attached draft resolution. Specifically, it is
the road closure regularly requested the past few years for the
Art Fair from Plum to Pine Street along Biddle, the use of a
parking lot behind Second Step providing for parking delivery
vehicles and a small dumpster which would be displaced from Park
Lot Four, the Garden Art area, and for the use of Parking Lot 10
along First Street as part of the emerging artist area. To
update the Council, the Art Fair Committee is working with the
Jaycees to distribute beer and the Art Fair Committee approved a
request from the Goodfellows to share proceeds in part of the
Chase Bank Parking lot Number 7.
The resolution calls for Wyandotte Boat Club parking along
Biddle as it has been a customary part of the Fair. The
Wyandotte Boat Club has supported the Art Fair and special
events and granted the Art Fair the use of its shower facilities
the past two years while the Yack Arena floor was being coated
or was under reconstruction.
This request is presented within the outline of last years'
fairs, supplementing the October 30, 2007 request and does not
request any additional area to expand outside of those familiar
perimeters realizing traffic and other circulation issues
associated with expansion may not be workable this year.
Sincerely,
Lisa Hooper, Executive Director, Downtown Development Authority
February 20, 2008
Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Wyandotte
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
In accordance with provision of Act #200 of the Public Acts of
1969 of the State of Michigan, please request the Public Works
Department to close Biddle Avenue from 6 PM to 1 AM for the
Independence Holiday Fireworks Celebration scheduled for Friday
June 27, 2008 and for the Friday July 4, 2008 Independence
Holiday Parade from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The parade will necessitate closing Biddle Avenue from Ford to
Plum. Traffic to be rerouted northbound Third to Ford,
southbound on Fourth from Ford. The fireworks will necessitate
closing Biddle Avenue from Oak Street to Plum. Traffic to be
rerouted northbound Third to Ford, southbound on Fourth from
Ford.
The Chief of Police is requested to apply to the Wayne County
Office of Public Service for a road closing permit; he should be
designated and authorized to sign said street closing permit
document on behalf of the City of Wyandotte. Responsibility for
all damage claims which may arise form the road closing must be
assumed by the City of Wyandotte. The Fire Department should
also be notified of this event to reroute emergency vehicles.
Sincerely,
Lisa Hooper, AICP, Executive Director
February 21, 2008
Honorable Mayor and City Council, Wyandotte City Hall
313 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, MI 498192
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council,
At their meeting February 11, 2008, the Downtown Development
Authority discussed a request from Scott Perry and Martha Perry
of Core Development and Orchards LLC. The DDA had referred this
request to the DDA Economic Restructuring Committee in October
and the request was later reviewed by City staff.
It was moved by Norm Walker, and supported by Arta Chiparo and
carried unanimously by the Downtown Development Authority to
recommend to the City Council to grant a deferment of the
payment of the $20,000 from Core Development/Orchards T E and
Scott Perry and Martha Perry to the City until December 31,
2008. The Downtown Development Authority will make the scheduled
payment due on the promissory note to Hornsby Diversified
Management. The payment from Core Development/Orchards LLC was
to have been made to the City to cover the difference between
the Promissory Note payment between the City of Wyandotte and
Hornsby Diversified Management if the guaranteed number of
thirteen (13) condominium units had not been built on the
Orchards site by December 31, 2007. The Perrys had signed a
personal guarantee to cover this payment if not made by the LLC
The DDA requests that the City Council approve this deferral and
asks them to direct counsel to review and revise the agreement
concerning the Orchards T ,C to describe this modification.
Discussing the motion with Mr. Walker and Ms Slack the twenty
thousand dollar payment from Core Development/Orchards T E would
be deferred until December 31, 2008 at which time it would be
due if 13 units were not constructed, then the next payment of
$49,429.86 as stated in the agreement that was to have been for
December 31, 2008 would be deferred if 17 units are not
constructed on the Orchard site by December 31, 2009.
If you have any questions, pleased feel free to contact me,
734-324-4506.
Lisa Hooper, AICP, Executive Director
February 20, 2008
Honorable Mayor and City Council Wyandotte City Hall
313 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, MI 498192
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council,
At their meeting February 11, 2008, the Downtown Development
Authority took action to approve the FY 2008 Marketing Agreement
with the Wyandotte Business Association also signed by the
Wyandotte Businesses Association. The budgeted amount has been
provided for in the DDA's City Council approved budget.
The DDA requests that you ratify this Agreement as provided
here. Monthly statements are provided to the DDA by the WBA, and
quarterly requests contain a narrative of the anecdotal results
and growth as a result of our promotions. The Marketing Plan
Update will be provided in March.
If you have any questions, pleased feel free to contact me,
734-324-4506.
Lisa Hooper, AICP, Executive Director
February 21, 2008
The Honorable James R. DeSana, Mayor and City Council Members
3131 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, Michigan 48192
Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members,
At the Police and Fire Commission meeting held on January 15,
2008, the Commission concurred with the Police Chiefs
recommendation to promote the next eligible candidate on the
certified Sergeant's promotion list to the rank of Sergeant upon
an agreement with the union to grant lateral movement in the
event that a Sergeant is returned to the shift. As you are
aware, a current platoon Sergeant has been assigned to the
technology implementation project.
Attached you will find the letter of understanding between the
City and police Unions that addresses the request of the
Commission as well as a correspondence from the Chief of Police
relative to this requested promotion. It is estimated that this
promotion will save the City approximately $4,000 as a result of
this new sergeant being assigned to a shift thus avoiding
overtime costs.
As such, the undersigned recommends Council concur in the
recommendation of the Police Chief and Police and Fire
Commission relative to this matter.
Sincerely,
Todd A. Drysdale, Director of Financial and Administrative
Services
February 21, 2008
The Honorable James R. DeSana, Mayor and City Council Members
3131 Biddle Avenue
Wyandotte, Michigan 48192
Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members,
Attached you will find an Agreement for Consulting Services
relative to Economic Development Services. These consulting
services will be available on an as-needed basis to assist in
the development and approval of economic development plans
formerly handled by the Director of Community Development.
The undersigned recommends Council approve this agreement.
Sincerely,
Todd A. Drysdale, Director of Financial and Administrative
Services
February 21, 2008
The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana and City Council Members
3131 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, Michigan
Municipal Service Commission, Gerald P. Cole, President
3005 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, Michigan
Dear Mayor, City Council Members and Municipal Service
Commission:
The undersigned recommend the enclosed Letter of Understanding
between Century 21 Riverpointe and City of Wyandotte be entered
into. The Agreement sets up the parameters to sell 3003-3005
Biddle to Century 21 Riverpointe.
The building would be sold with Municipal Services provided with
ten (10) years of occupancy for a portion of the building. This
will provide Municipal Service time to relocate their remaining
facilities including the antennas, city phones, cable systems
and computer systems, and studio to another location. The
Agreement also states the City will conduct a public hearing for
a twelve (12) year Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Abatement (OPRA)
for said property.
The General Manager's Office and Financial Operations would be
relocated to City Hall after the Police/Court Project is
finished. The Police/Court Project will free up space at City
Hall with the relocation of the Council Chambers.
We recommend the proposed resolution be adopted.
Very truly yours,
Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer
Melanie McCoy, General Manager
February 13, 2008
The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana and City Council
City Hall
Wyandotte, Michigan
Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members:
A requirement of the City's Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Initiative (SWPPI) is to have the City affirm that they have in
place a legally enforceable Watershed Ordinance. Wyandotte does
via the Wayne County Storm Water Management Ordinance No.
2000-652 as amended (Oct. 19, 2000). The Ordinance affects
property within the Ecorse Creek Watershed and Combined
Downriver (Detroit River) Watershed identified on the enclosed
map. The County Ordinance is further clarified through a
communication from the Director of Watershed Management Division
Wayne County Storm Water Manager on November 22, 2005.
Therefore, the enclosed Resolution will verify with Michigan
Department of Environment Quality (MDEQ) of Wyandotte's intent
to comply with said Ordinance.
Very truly yours,
Mark A. Kowalewski City Engineer
February 12, 2008
The Honorable Mayor James R. DeSana and City Council
City Hall
Wyandotte, Michigan
Dear Mayor DeSana and City Council Members:
Enclosed please find an Agreement between the City of Wyandotte
and Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation
(SMART) to utilize 20 parking spaces at the north end of the
Wyandotte Shores Golf Course as a Park & Ride Lot Location. The
undersigned recommend that the City enter into said Agreement.
If you concur with this recommendation, the attached resolution
will authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Park & Ride
Lot Agreement.
Very truly yours,
Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer
James Knopp, Superintendent of Recreation
William R. Look, City Attorney
February 20, 2008
The Honorable Mayor DeSana and City Council
City Hall, Wyandotte, Michigan
RE: File # 4442 — Tree Cutting & Stump Removal
Dear Mayor DeSana and Council Members:
On February 13, 2008, proposals for File #4442 — Tree Cutting &
Stump Removal were opened and read out loud. A tabulation of the
proposals is as follows:
BIDDER BID PRICE
G's Tree Inc1665 LafayetteLincoln Park, MI 48146Floral City Tree
Service Inc. 805 N. DixieMonroe, MI 48146 $18,823.25 $20,540.00
The undersigned recommends the acceptance of the proposal from
G's Tree Service Inc of Lincoln Park, Michigan in the amount of
$18,823.25 as the best bid received meeting the specifications.
Very truly yours,
Mark A. Kowalewski, City Engineer
Todd A. Drysdale, Director of Administrative/Financial Services
REPORTS AND MINUTES AND CASH RECEIPTS
Police Commission Meeting January 29, 2008
Municipal Service Commission Meeting January 29, 2008
Fire Commission Meeting January 29, 2008
Downtown Development Authority January 28, 2008
Beautification Commission January 8, 2008
Tax Increment Finance Authority February 19, 2008
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority February 19, 2008
Wyandotte Cultural & Historical Commission January 10, 2008
Retirement Commission Meeting February 20, 2008
Downriver Joint Management Commission November 8, 2007
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Betty Smith, 909 Cherry, regarding various issues.
Police Chief Grant, many issues with Ms. Smith. Unable to
resolve her issues.
RECESS
RECONVENING
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilpersons Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Peterson,
Ptak
Absent: Councilperson Sutka
RESOLUTIONS
Wyandotte, Michigan February 25, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
RESOLVED by the City Council that the reading of the minutes of
the previous meeting be dispensed with and the same stand
APPROVED as recorded without objection.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
Supported by Councilperson Sheri M. Fricke
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan February 25, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby APPROVES the
contract for the Smetanka Folk Art & Craft Show to be held on
Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the Benjamin F. Yack Recreation
Center as submitted by the Superintendent of Recreation. AND BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
directed to execute said contract on behalf of the City of
Wyandotte.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
Supported by Councilperson Sheri M. Fricke
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Ptak
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan February 25, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby APPROVES the
request of the Director of the Downtown Development Authority
regarding the 2008 Wyandotte Street Art Fair as follows:
1.) The Wyandotte Department of Public Service be notified to
close Biddle Avenue, from Plum Street to Pine Street as part of
the 2008 Wyandotte Street Art Fair from Sunday, July 6, starting
at 12:01 AM through Monday, July 14, 8:00 A.M., 2008. 2.)
Permission is granted to use Biddle Avenue, from Pine to Plum
Street, as a designated parking area, under the control of the
Wyandotte Boat Club subject to approval and coordination of the
Department of Legal Affairs, Engineering Department and Police
Department. Traffic to be rerouted northbound on Third to
Eureka. 3.) The Chief of Police is directed to apply to the
Wayne County Office of Public Service for the road closing
permit and hereby designated and authorized to sign said street
closing permit document on behalf of the City of Wyandotte.
Responsibility for all damage claims which may arise from said
road closing is assumed by the City of Wyandotte and further
that the Fire Department be notified of said event to reroute
emergency vehicles. 4.) Permission is granted during the Art
Fair to utilize the Parking lot # 10, along, First street
between Elm and Maple Streets for the second annual "Dotte Arts"
Project, the Art Fair's emerging art and entertainment area and
permission is granted to use Parking Lot # 5 at Sycamore Street
and the alley behind Second Step for the Art Fair and delivery
vehicles. 5.) Permission is granted for the Art Fair to utilize
the Chase Bank Building Parking Lot Number # 7 in the area
closest to Third Street, from July 9 through July 12 as paid
parking. The proceeds raised will be shared with the Goodfellows
and with the Art Fair.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
Supported by Councilperson Sheri M. Fricke
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan February 25, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby APPROVES the
request of the Downtown Development Authority Executive Director
to direct the Department of Public Works to close Biddle Avenue
from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for the Independence Holiday
Fireworks Celebration scheduled for June 27, 2008 and for the
July 4, 2008 Independence Holiday Parade from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. The fireworks will necessitate closing Biddle Avenue from
Oak Street to Plum. Traffic to be rerouted northbound Third to
Ford, southbound on Fourth from Ford. The parade will
necessitate closing Biddle Avenue from Ford to Plum. Traffic to
be rerouted northbound Third to Ford, southbound on Fourth from
Ford. The Chief of Police is requested to apply to the Wayne
County Office of Public Service for a road closing permit; he
should be designated and authorized to sign said street closing
permit document on behalf of the City of Wyandotte.
Responsibility for all damage claims which may arise from the
road closing must be assumed by the City of Wyandotte. The Fire
Department should also be notified of this event to reroute
emergency vehicles.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
Supported by Councilperson Sheri M. Fricke
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan February 25, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
RESOLVED by the City Council that the recommendation of the
Downtown Development Authority as set forth in their
communication dated February 20, 2008 to grant deferment of the
$20,000 owed the City of Wyandotte by Core Development and
Orchards LLC until December 31, 2008 is hereby referred to the
Department of Legal Affairs, City Engineer and Finance Director
for a review and report back in one (1) week.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
Supported by Councilperson Sheri M. Fricke
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan February 25, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS in the
recommendation of the Downtown Development Authority to APPROVE
the 2008 marketing agreement with the Wyandotte Business
Association in the amount of $60,000. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that Council directs the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City of Wyandotte.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
Supported by Councilperson Sheri M. Fricke
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Ptak
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan February 25, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from the
Director of Financial and Administrative Services dated February
21, 2008 relative to the sergeant promotion at the Police
Department is hereby received and placed on file. AND BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED that Council hereby CONCURS with the
recommendation therein and hereby authorizes the Chief of Police
and Police and Fire Commission to promote the next eligible
candidate to the position of Sergeant.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
Supported by Councilperson Sheri M. Fricke
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Ptak
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan February 25, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from the
Director of Financial and Administrative Services dated February
21, 2008 relative to the Agreement for Consulting Services
relative to Economic Development is hereby received and placed
on file. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Council CONCURS with
the recommendation and hereby authorizes the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City of
Wyandotte.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
Supported by Councilperson Sheri M. Fricke
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Ptak
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan February 25, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from the
City Engineer and General Manager of Municipal Services dated
February 21, 2008 regarding the sale of the city-owed building
at 3003-3005 Biddle Avenue is hereby received and placed on
file; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council
authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said Letter of
Understanding between the City of Wyandotte and Century 21
Riverpointe on behalf of the City; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that the request for an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA)
District is hereby referred to the newly contracted consultant
for Economic Development.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
Supported by Councilperson Sheri M. Fricke
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Ptak
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan February 25, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council CONCURS with the
communication from the City Engineer whereby the areas of
Wyandotte within the Ecorse Creek Watershed and Combined
Downriver (Detroit River) Watershed as identified on the
Watershed Map on file with the City Clerk and City Engineer are
regulated by the Wayne County Storm Water Management Ordinance
No 2000-652 as amended (October 19, 2000) and further clarified
by the communication from Kelly A. Cave, P.E. Director,
Watershed Management Division, Wayne County Storm Water Manager
dated November 22, 2005.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
Supported by Councilperson Sheri M. Fricke
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan February 25, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
RESOLVED by the City Council that the communication from the
City Engineer, Superintendent of Recreation and City Attorney
regarding Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional
Transportation (SMART) is hereby received and placed on file;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council CONCURS with
the recommendation to enter into a Park & Ride Lot Agreement
with SMART to utilize 20 parking spaces at the north end of the
Wyandotte Shores Golf Course Parking Lot; AND BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the Park & Ride Agreement on behalf of the City
of Wyandotte.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
Supported by Councilperson Sheri M. Fricke
ROLL ATTACHED
Wyandotte, Michigan February 25, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
RESOLVED by the City Council that Council hereby CONCURS in the
recommendation of the City Engineer and Director of
Administrative and Financial Services regarding File # 4442-Tree
Cutting & Stump Removal to accept the bid of "G's" Trees Inc.,
of Lincoln Park, Michigan in the amount of $18,823.25 from
account #492-200-850-528; AND BE IT RESOLVED that all bid bonds
be returned to the unsuccessful bidders by the City Clerk and
all bid checks be returned to the unsuccessful bidders by the
City Treasurer; and that the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized to execute the necessary documents to perform said
work.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
Supported by Councilperson Sheri M. Fricke
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Ptak
NAYS: None
Wyandotte, Michigan February 25, 2008
RESOLUTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
RESOLVED by the City Council that the total bills and accounts
in the amount of $1,580,290.56 as presented by the Mayor and
city Clerk are hereby APPROVED for payment.
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
MOTION by Councilperson Johnny A. Kolakowski
Supported by Councilperson Sheri M. Fricke
YEAS: Councilmembers Browning, Fricke, Kolakowski, Ptak
NAYS: None
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Councilperson Johnny Kolakowski
Supported by Councilperson Sheri M. Fricke
That we adjourn.
Carried unanimously.
Adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
February 25, 2008
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William R. Griggs, City Clerk
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