March 20, 2023 City Commission Action Summary

Published on March 21, 2023

At its meeting on March 20, 2023, the City Commission took the following actions. You can watch the meeting online here. You can review the official agenda and detailed reports on each agenda item here. 

Consent Agenda

The City Commission approved items 1-14:

1. Approval of a contract with Lopez Concrete Construction for the 2023 Sidewalk Improvement Program in the amount of $511,760.
   
   
2. Approval of a contract with Peters Construction for 2023 Sidewalk Improvement Program – Infill Construction - in the amount of $524,752.81.
   
   
3. Approval of a contract supplemental to the 2023 gasoline and diesel fuel contract with Kalamazoo Oil, Inc. in the amount of $350,000.
   
   
4. Approval of a contract with Rieth-Riley Construction Company for the resurfacing of Duke Street from Kilgore Road to Denway Drive in the amount of $249,310.50.
   
   
5. Adoption of a RESOLUTION requesting that the Michigan Department of Transportation include the structure on Crosstown Parkway in the Local Bridge Program for 2026 funding.
   
   
6. Adoption of a RESOLUTION requesting that the Michigan Department of Transportation include the bridges on Reed Street and Stockbridge Avenue over Portage Creek in the Local Bridge Program for 2026 funding.
   
   
7. Adoption of a RESOLUTION requesting that the Michigan Department of Transportation include the bridges on Alcott Street, Dutton Street, Portage Street, and Vine Street over Portage Creek in the Local Bridge Program for 2026 funding.
   
   
8. Adoption of a RESOLUTION setting forth the salaries of the City Commission appointees (City Manager, City Clerk, and the Internal Auditor), effective March 20, 2023.
   
   
9. Adoption of a RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources for a grant in the amount of $300,000 to support the restoration of Portage Creek within the boundaries of Milham Park.
   
   
10. Approval of a grant agreement with the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy for drinking water asset management in the amount of $387,027, and authorize project manager James J. Baker, PE to sign all documents.
    
    
11. Approval of an agreement for the sale of 60 West Crosstown Parkway to Crosstown Ventures LLC for the sale price of $1,000.
    
    
12. Approval of a quit claim deed for 418 Hilbert Street.
    
    
13. Nomination of the following four Sector Representatives for appointment to the Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors:
    1. the re-appointment of Alisa Carrel as Arts Stakeholder Director for a three-year term ending in 2026;
    2. the re-appointment of Ida Salas as Business/Banking Stakeholder Director for a three-year term ending in 2026;
    3. the re-appointment of Alice Taylor as Neighborhood Stakeholder Director (Northside) for a three-year term ending in 2026.
    4. the appointment of Jonathan Yarbrough as Affinity Organization Stakeholder Director for a three-year term ending in 2026.
14. Approval of the Mayor's reappointments to the following boards and commissions:
    
    1. the reappointment of Eric Stucky to the Historic District Commission for a term expiring on January 1, 2026. 
    2. the reappointment of Mattie Jordan-Woods to the Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board for a term expiring on March 31, 2027.
    3. the reappointment of Marilyn Pulley to the Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board for a term expiring on March 31, 2027.
    4. the reappointment of Brian Pittelkow to the Planning Commission for a term expiring on March 31, 2026.
    5. the reappointment of Jennifer Swan to the Planning Commission for a term expiring on March 31, 2026.

Regular Agenda

The City Commission approved items 1-3:

1. Adoption of an ORDINANCE Authorizing Wastewater Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A in an amount not to exceed $7,445,000. (Action: Motion to adopt)
   
   
2. Approval of an agreement with the Kalamazoo Youth Development Network to be the subrecipient under the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA) in the amount of $1,000,000. (Action: Motion to approve)
   
   
3. Approval of a three-year contract with Waste Management Inc. for loading, hauling, stabilizing, and disposal of wastewater residual biosolids for a three-year total cost of $39,652,000. (Action: Motion to approve)

Other Business

The City Commission also approved an interview schedule for three candidates for City Attorney. A public "meet and greet" with candidates will be held at City Hall 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22. Interviews will be held starting at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 23 in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall.