February 19, 2024 City Commission Action Summary

Published on February 19, 2024

At its meeting on February 19, 2024, the City Commission took the following actions. You can watch the meeting online here. You can review the official agenda and detailed reports and documents related to each agenda item (beyond what is provided below) here.  

Consent Agenda (G)

The City Commission approved items G1-16:

1. Approval of a one-year contract extension with Kronos Workforce Ready to continue with the Human Resources Information System, in the amount of $199,056.
2. Approval of a professional service agreement with Jones and Henry Engineers, LTD for the ML Avenue and 35th Street Water Transmission Main Project in the amount of $267,750.
3. Approval of a cooperative purchase from Truck & Trailer Specialties for the upfitting of two previously-approved HV 613 dump truck chassis in the amount of $357,402.
4. Approval of a contract with Rieth-Riley Construction Company, Inc. for the resurfacing of Riverview Drive from East Michigan Avenue to Gull Road in the amount of $689,897.05.
5. Adoption of a RESOLUTION recommending approval of an application from Old Skool Bars LLC for a Redevelopment Liquor License at 125 S Kalamazoo Mall.
6. Adoption of a RESOLUTION recommending approval of a Social District and Commons Area Permit for Beer Exchange, LLC DBA Kalamazoo Beer Exchange located at 211 East Water Street, Suite 205.
7. Adoption of a RESOLUTION vacating a 234-foot-long segment of unimproved platted alley between West Street and Cooley Street.
8. Adoption of a RESOLUTION vacating an unimproved segment of West Street (as platted) lying east of the North Westnedge Avenue right-of-way between West Kalamazoo Avenue and West Water Street.
9. Approval of a service agreement between the City and the Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Economic Growth Authority.
10. Acceptance of an Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant in the amount of $135,750 from the US Department of Energy to fund the purchase and installation of four Electric Vehicle charging stations at city facilities.
11. Release the DRAFT Program Year 2024 HUD Action Plan for a 30-day public comment period
12. Approval of amendments to the bylaws for the Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board of Directors.
13. Approval of the Mayor's reappointment of Chad Dodd to the Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board for a term expiring on March 31, 2028.
14. Approval and acceptance of an easement from American Village Development, Inc. for potential future water main as part of the Ridge at Tamarron development in Richland Township.
15. Approval and acceptance of an easement from Kal Stadium, LLC for water main installed as part of the 2276 South 11th Street Building Construction Project.
16. Approval and acceptance of an easement from Tarbert Properties, LLC for water main installed in Comstock Township as part of the MacAllister Rental Construction Project.

Regular Agenda (H)

The City Commission approved items H1-6:

1. First reading of an ordinance to rezone 1316 South Park Street from Commercial Office (CO) to Live-Work 1 (LW1); and schedule a public hearing for March 4, 2024. (Action: Motion to offer for first reading and schedule a public hearing)
2. First reading of an ordinance to rezone 107 Reed Avenue from CN-1 (Commercial - (Local) Neighborhood) to RM-15 (Residential, Multi-Dwelling); and schedule a public hearing for March 4, 2024. (Action: Motion to offer for first reading and schedule a public hearing)
3. Adoption of a Notice of Intent RESOLUTION for the issuance of 2024 Capital Improvement Bonds in an amount not to exceed nine million two hundred thousand dollars ($9,200,000). (Action: Motion to adopt the resolution)
4. Adoption of a Notice of Intent RESOLUTION for 2024 Wastewater System Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed fourteen million dollars ($14,000,000). (Action: Motion to adopt the resolution)
5. Adoption of a Notice of Intent RESOLUTION for the issuance of 2024 Water Supply System Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed fifty-two million dollars ($52,000,000). (Action: Motion to adopt the resolution)
6. Approval of the allocation of $1.65 million of ARPA funds for the Arcadia Creek Festival Place Renovation Project. (Action: Motion to approve)