City Council Agenda

January 5, 2004 - 7:30pm

Meeting to be held at City Hall
301 West Main Street

AGENDA
OPENING PRAYER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 15, 2003:

ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL

1.      Your comments shall be made during times set aside for that purpose.
2.      Stand or raise a hand to indicate that you wish to speak.
3.      When recognized, give your name and address and direct your comments to the Mayor.
4.      Each person wishing to address to City Council shall be afforded one opportunity of up to two (2) minutes duration during each occasion provided for citizen comment and during each public hearing; provided, however, that comments made during public hearings shall be relevant to the subject for which the public hearings are held.

PROCLAMATIONS / SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS

1.      Shiawassee Family YMCA regarding soccer program.

2.      Michael T. Compeau, Police Chief, will introduce to Council the new Deputy Police Chief, Michael Rau.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1.      Special Assessment District No. 2004-02.  Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen comment regarding authorization of Resolution No. 5 for Special Assessment District No. 2004-02, for Adams Street from King Street to Jennett Street for street reconstruction.

      Staff Contact: Ronald G. Baker

2.      Special Assessment District No. 2004-04.  Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen comment regarding authorization of Resolution No. 5 for Special Assessment District No. 2004-04, for Hickory Street from King Street to Brandon Street for street reconstruction.

      Staff Contact: Ronald G. Baker

3.      Special Assessment District No. 2004-05.  Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen comment regarding authorization of Resolution No. 5 for Special Assessment District No. 2004-05, for Saginaw Street from Ridge Street to Stewart Street for street reconstruction.

      Staff Contact: Ronald G. Baker

4.      Special Assessment District No. 2004-07.  Conduct a public hearing to receive citizen comment regarding authorization of Resolution No. 5 for Special Assessment District No. 2004-07, for Water Street from Mason Street to Oliver Street for street reconstruction.

Staff Contact: Ronald G. Baker

CITIZEN COMMENTS

CONSENT AGENDA

1.   Discharge of Agreement. Authorize Discharge of Regulatory Agreement/Use and Occupancy Restriction as it relates to 202 Prindle Street (Chad M. Swatman) and further authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute appropriate documents.

Staff Contact: Philip B. Hathaway

2.   Discharge of Mortgage. Authorize Discharge of the City of Owosso Home RRP Mortgage as it relates to 202 Prindle Street (Chad M. Swatman) and further authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute appropriate documents.

Staff Contact: Philip B. Hathaway

3.   Conduct First Reading and Set Public Hearing-Rezoning Request.  Conducted first reading and set a public hearing for January 20, 2004 to receive citizen comment regarding staff request to rezone the parcel commonly known as 304-306 North Gould Street and described as follows: S 280’ of the W 320’ of Sec 18 T7N R3E Beg 33’ E & N 0*05’ E 499.8’ of S ¼ Post Said Sec Th N 89*46’ E 817.74’ N 0*50’ E 505.92’ N 86*19’ W 818.61’ S 0*05’ W 516.85’ to POB.  Total Size:  approximately 2 acres.  From RM-1 Multiple Family Residential District (low rise) to OS-1 Office Service District.

Staff Contact: Philip B. Hathaway

4.   Set Public Hearing.  Set a public hearing for Tuesday, January 20, 2004 to receive citizen comment regarding requested street closure of the undeveloped portion of Howard Street between the closed portion of Division Street and Pond Street (now named Howard Street) in Blocks 1 and 2, Williams & Lyons Addition to the City of Owosso, Shiawassee County, Michigan.

Staff Contact:  Ronald G. Baker

5.   Planning Commission Referral-Alley Closure.  Consider referring to Planning Commission for public hearing and recommendation the closing of the PUBLIC ALLEY ADJACENT TO LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6, BLOCK 19, A.L. WILLIAMS ADDITION TO THE CITY OF OWOSSO, SHIAWASSEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN (bounded by Howard Street, South Park Street, Corunna Avenue and South Saginaw Street).

      Staff Contact:  Ronald G. Baker

6.   Traffic Control Order No. 1128.  Authorize Traffic Control Order No. 1128 for the installation of a stop sign on Eastbound Lynn Street at Howell Street.

      Staff Contact:  Ronald G. Baker/Michael T. Compeau

7.   Permit Request.  Authorize request from Pets on the Street to conduct their annual fundraiser on September 10-11, 2004 in downtown Owosso.

Staff Contact:  Gail L. Schultz

8.   Warrant No. 288.  Accept Warrant No. 288 as presented.

      Staff Contact:  Richard C. Williams

ITEMS OF BUSINESS

1.   Michigan Municipal League Unemployment Group Membership Agreement.  Consider revised agreement with the Michigan Municipal League Unemployment Group.

      Staff Contact:  Gregg G. Guetschow

2.   Building Sale.  Consider sale of the building located at 300 North Washington Street, currently housing the Shiawassee Council on Aging.

      Staff Contact:  Gregg G. Guetschow

3.   Economic Development Services Agreement.  Consider proposed agreement with the Shiawassee Regional Chamber of Commerce regarding the economic development program.

      Staff Contact:  Gregg G. Guetschow

COMMUNICATIONS

1.      Steve Corey, Corunna Mayor.  Christmas card to Council.
2.      The Curwood Festival.  27th Annual Curwood Festival.
3.      Gail L. Schultz, City Clerk.  Correction of schedule of meetings.
4.      John F. Archer, Building Official.  November 2003 Code Violations Report.
5.      Owosso Planning Commission.  Minutes of Meeting of December 16, 2003.
6.      Owosso Zoning Board of Appeals.  Annual Zoning Board of Appeals Report.
7.      Shiawassee District Library Board.  Minutes of Meeting of November 5, 2003.
8.      Shiawassee District Library.  District Library Newsletter.

CITIZEN COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT

The City of Owosso will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon seventy-two (72) hours notice to the City of Owosso.  Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City of Owosso by writing or calling the following:  Gregg G. Guetschow, City Manager, 301 West Main Street, Owosso, MI  48867 or at (989) 725-0568.