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REGULAR SESSION - AUGUST 5, 1991
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Council - August 5, 1991 1
The regular session of the Ann Arbor City Council was called to order at 7:32 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chamber by Mayor Elizabeth S. Brater.
Council stood for one moment of silence.
Mayor Brater led Council in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL
PRESENT : Councilmembers Larry Hunter, Ann Marie Coleman, Mark Ouimet
(entered at 9:30 p.m.), Kurt Zimmer, Thais Anne Peterson, Robert
Eckstein, Mayor Elizabeth S. Brater, 7.
ABSENT : Councilmembers Ingrid B. Sheldon, Kirk D. Dodge, Robert C. Grady,
Nelson K. Meade, 4.
INTRODUCTIONS
PRESENTATION BY JUDGE GEORGE ALEXANDER
Judge George Alexander, retiring judge from the Fifteenth District Court, extended thanks
to City Council, the citizens of Ann Arbor, the court staff and City Hall employees for
making his experience as judge a gratifying one. Judge Alexander requested that City
Council take a serious look at the court's space problems and consider the matter as an
important challenge for the immediate future.
S.I.P.I.T. - BRYANT SCHOOL TUTORIAL PROGRAM
Councilmember Hunter introduced participants of the S.I.P.I.T.-Bryant School Tutorial
Program, and explained that the program's objective is to provide reading and language
improvement skills to students in the Bryant School area. Mr. Hunter stated that the
program, which is made up of community volunteers, emphasizes older students tutoring
younger students. Sky Thompson and Johanna Reed, two student participants, introduced
themselves to Council.
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - Reserved Time
ROBERT CAMPBELL - TRINITY-ZION ELDERLY HOUSING PROJECT
Robert Campbell, 1035 Chestnut Rd., representing the Ann Arbor Area Housing Coalition,
spoke in favor of the proposed Trinity-Zion Elderly Housing Project to provide needed
affordable housing for the elderly in the community. Mr. Campbell supported the creation
of a neighborhood committee to advise the project sponsor of resident concerns, and
urged Council to take action tonight to permit the timely filing of the HUD application.
CHARLES AKRE - TRINITY-ZION ELDERLY HOUSING PROJECT
Charles Akre, 413 S. Revena Blvd., Pastor at the Zion Lutheran Church, sponsor of the
Trinity-Zion Housing Project, spoke in support of the proposal and stated that the project is
viewed by his congregation as a continuation of its community commitment. Mr. Akre
reported that the sponsors have held public meetings with neighborhood residents, and
expressed appreciation for the City's interest and helpful suggestions concerning the
project.
ROBERT MAULBETSCH - TRINITY-ZION ELDERLY HOUSING PROJECT
Robert Maulbetsch, 2575 Blueberry Ln., Chairman of the Zion-Trinity Lutheran Churches
Joint Committee, spoke in support of the proposed elderly housing project on North Maple
Road, and emphasized that the sponsors have been willing to work with the neighborhood
residents to address their concerns. Mr. Maulbetsch urged Council's strong
recommendation of the project to show HUD that the City is behind the program.
CAROLYN HASTINGS - TRINITY-ZION ELDERLY HOUSING PROJECT
Carolyn Hastings, 2008 Day St., Executive Director of the Housing Bureau for Seniors,
expressed support for the proposed affordable housing project for seniors. Ms. Hastings
reported on the long waiting lists for affordable senior housing in Ann Arbor, and urged
Council to take advantage of the funding opportunity through HUD by showing strong
support for the Trinity-Zion Elderly Housing Project.
FRANK FLOOD - TRINITY-ZION ELDERLY HOUSING PROJECT
Frank Flood, 900 Patricia Ave., representing the North Maple/Sequoia area residents,
spoke in opposition to the proposed Trinity-Zion Housing project. Mr. Flood expressed
support of the sponsors' aims, but objected to the project's large size and the resulting
negative effects on the neighborhood. Mr. Flood stated that the sponsors have been
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unresponsive to resident concerns and did not provide adequate notice to the
neighborhood. Mr. Flood requested that the City perform an assessment of the economic
and social impact of the project by an independent source, prior to the application
submission to HUD.
TODD MC KINNEY - CITIZENS FOR SAFE WASTE DISPOSAL
Todd McKinney, 2536 Stone Dr., representing Citizens for Safe Waste Disposal, requested
that City Council adopt a resolution calling for the University of Michigan to cease its
incineration of hazardous and radioactive waste at the Dean/Baxter incinerator until proper
filtration equipment is installed and a review of the University's Air Quality Permit by the
Michigan Air Pollution Control Commission is completed. (Proposed resolution on file in
the City Clerk's Office)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
HENDRICK ZONING (ORDINANCE NO. 37-91)
A public hearing was conducted on the proposed amendment to Chapter 55, rezoning of
0.22 acre from TWP (Township District) to R1C (Single-Family Dwelling District), Hendrick
property, 431 Parkwood. Notice of public hearing was published July 14, 1991.
There being no one to speak the Chair declared the hearing closed.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FINAL STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES
A public hearing was conducted on the proposed amendments to 1990-91 and 1991-92
Community Development Block Grant Final Statement of Objectives. Notice of public
hearing was published July 18, 1991.
The following persons appeared:
Rod Kingslien, Home Energy Works Coordinator for the Ecology Center,
requested that City funding of the Home Energy Works Program not be
reduced. Mr. Kingslien explained that the program provides inexpensive
measures to help low-income residents conserve energy in their homes.
Rebecca Kanner, representing the Ecology Center, spoke in support of the
Home Energy Works Program which targets very low-income, handicapped
and senior citizens and helps them reduce their utility bills as much as 20%.
Ms. Kanner stated that the program addresses economic and environmental
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needs in the City, and urged Council to continue the program at the
requested funding level.
There being no one else to speak the Chair declared the hearing closed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
AGENDA APPROVED WITH CHANGES
Councilmember Peterson moved that the agenda be approved with the following changes:
CONSENT AGENDA
Delete: Resolution Accepting Deed for Green Road Right-of-Way (Rescheduled for
August 19, 1991)
Delete: Resolution Accepting Easement for Public Utilities from United States Postal
Service (Rescheduled for August 19, 1991)
Delete: Resolution Accepting Easement for Public Utilities from Guenther Building
Company (Oakridge) (Rescheduled for August 19, 1991)
Delete: Resolution Accepting Easement for Public Utilities from Glacier Way United
Methodist Church (Rescheduled for August 19, 1991)
Revise & Resolution Accepting Easement for Public Utilities from Scott and Cheryl
Delete: Bonisteel (Chaucer Court) (Rescheduled for August 19, 1991)
Delete: Resolution Authorizing Conveyance of Mineral Rights in the Black Pond
Property to State of Michigan (Rescheduled for August 19, 1991)
Add: Resolution to Approve Change Order No. 2 for Barton Dam Dike
Restoration - Bid No. 1991 ($36,166.08)
Delete: Resolution to Approve Reappropriation for Water Treatment Plant Capital
Improvements Projects ($457,038.96) (previously under Motions and
Resolutions) (Rescheduled for August 19, 1991)
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
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Delete: Resolution to Approve Agreement Between the City of Ann Arbor and the
University of Michigan for Police Services (Tabled July 15, 1991)
Delete: Resolution Approving Design RFP for Pedestrian Improvements Along Main
Street ($1,730,000) and Washington Street ($1,000,000) by the Downtown
Development Authority (Tabled May 20 and July 1, 1991)
Delete: Resolution to Approve One-Year Contract Agreement with Ann Arbor Police
Officers Association (Rescheduled for August 19, 1991)
Delete: Resolution to Approve Reappropriation for Water Treatment Plant Capital
Improvement Projects ($457,038.96) (See Consent Agenda)
Delete: Resolution Appropriating Environmental Bond Funds for Promotion and
Start-Up ($168,000.00) for Recycling and Waste-Reduction Programs
(Rescheduled for August 19, 1991)
Revise: Resolution Regarding MANAGEMENT OF 1991-92 Budget PROGRAM
Correct Resolution to Amend Fiscal Year <(1990-91)> (1991-92) Community
Title & Development Budget ($8,768.00) (Rescheduled for August 19, 1991)
Delete:
Correct Resolution to Approve Extended <Enforcement> Hours OF OPERATION
for
Title: Carports and Surface Parking Lots
Add: Resolution to Approve Street Closing for South University Merchants
Association "Fall Festival", September 8, 1991
Add: Resolution to Permit Private Well in Public Right-of-Way in Evergreen
Subdivision
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried.
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
MINUTES OF JULY 15 AND 17 APPROVED
Councilmember Hunter moved that the regular session minutes of July 15, 1991 and the
executive and working sessions minutes of July 17, 1991 be approved as presented.
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On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED
Councilmember Coleman moved that the following Consent Agenda items be approved as
presented:
R-450-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE GOINGS ANNEXATION
A communication was received from the City Planning Commission transmitting its
recommendation of approval of the proposed Goings Annexation, 0.22 acre,
420 Parkwood.
Whereas, The territory hereinafter described is located in the Township of Scio and
is adjacent to the corporate limits of the City of Ann Arbor;
Whereas, David and Judith Goings are the owners of the property; and
Whereas, It is the desire of David and Judith Goings to annex said territory to the
City of Ann Arbor, pursuant to the provisions of Act 279 of the Public Acts of the State of
Michigan for the year 1909, as amended;
RESOLVED, that the following described lands and premises situated and being in
the Township of Scio, Washtenaw County, Michigan, be detached from said Township of
Scio and annexed to the City of Ann Arbor, to wit:
Lot 63, the Evergreens Subdivision, Washtenaw County, Michigan, including
adjacent Parkwood right-of-way.
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R-451-8-91 APPROVED
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RESOLUTION TO APPROVE JOHNSTON ANNEXATION
A communication was received from the City Planning Commission transmitting its
recommendation of approval of the proposed Johnston Annexation, 0.42 acre,
3250 Kingwood.
Whereas, The territory hereinafter described is located in the Township of Scio and
is adjacent to the corporate limits of the City of Ann Arbor;
Whereas, Donald E. Johnston is the owner of the property; and
Whereas, It is the desire of Donald E. Johnston to annex said territory to the City of
Ann Arbor, pursuant to the provisions of Act 279 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan
for the year 1909, as amended;
RESOLVED, that the following described lands and premises situated and being in
the Township of Scio, Washtenaw County, Michigan, be detached from said Township of
Scio and annexed to the City of Ann Arbor, to wit:
Lots 175 and 176, the Evergreens Subdivision, Washtenaw County,
Michigan, including adjacent Rose Drive and Kingwood rights-of-way.
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R-452-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE LIBERTY
MEDICAL COMPLEX ANNEXATION
A communication was received from the City Planning Commission transmitting its
recommendation of approval of the proposed Liberty Medical Complex Annexation, 11.01
acres, 3200 West Liberty Road.
Whereas, The territory hereinafter described is located in the Township of Scio and
is adjacent to the corporate limits of the City of Ann Arbor;
Whereas, LMC Partners is the owner of the property; and
Whereas, It is the desire of LMC Partners to annex said territory to the City of
Ann Arbor, pursuant to the provisions of Act 279 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan
for the year 1909, as amended;
RESOLVED, that the following described lands and premises situated and being in
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the Township of Scio, Washtenaw County, Michigan, be detached from said Township of
Scio and annexed to the City of Ann Arbor, to wit:
Commencing at the Northeast corner of "KILLINS LAKEVIEW
SUBDIVISION" a subdivision of part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25,
T2S, R5E, Scio Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan as recorded in
Liber 5 of Plats, Page 51, Washtenaw County Records; thence S 02Å00'50"
W 687.70 feet along the East line of said Subdivision to the POINT OF
BEGINNING; thence S 51Å12'20" E 699.44 feet; thence S 88Å06'40" E
450.50 feet; thence S 01Å53'20" W 524.53 feet to a point on the centerline of
Liberty Road; thence N 77Å04'10" W 848.00 feet along said centerline;
thence N 02Å00'50" E 382.00 feet; thence N 77Å04'10" W 182.50 feet;
thence N 02Å00'50" E 365.17 feet along the East line of said "KILLINS
LAKEVIEW SUBDIVISION" to the Point of Beginning. Being a part of the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, T2S, R5E, Scio Township, Washtenaw County,
Michigan and containing 11.02 acres of land, more or less, of which 0.64
acres of land, more or less, is in public right-of-way and of which 10.38 acres,
more or less, is in unplatted land, including adjacent Liberty Road right-ofway.
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R-453-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PRESTON ANNEXATION
A communication was received from the City Planning Commission transmitting its
recommendation of approval of the proposed Preston Annexation, 1.75 acres, 2625 Traver
Boulevard.
Whereas, The territory hereinafter described is located in the Township of
Ann Arbor and is adjacent to the corporate limits of the City of Ann Arbor;
Whereas, Gretchen Preston is the owner of the property; and
Whereas, It is the desire of Gretchen Preston to annex said territory to the City of
Ann Arbor, pursuant to the provisions of Act 279 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan
for the year 1909, as amended;
RESOLVED, that the following described lands and premises situated and being in
the Township of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan, be detached from said
Township of Ann Arbor and annexed to the City of Ann Arbor, to wit:
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Commencing at the North 1/4 corner, Section 15, T2S, R6E, Ann Arbor
Township, Washtenaw County, State of Michigan, thence S 01Å10'23" East
2,140.07 feet along the North-South 1/4 line of said section; thence N
82Å35'47" East 526.77 feet along the centerline of Traver Boulevard for a
PLACE OF BEGINNING; thence N 01Å10'23" West 272.77 feet; thence N
27Å12' West 78.89 feet; thence N 13Å01'20" West 80.83 feet; thence N
88Å49'14" East 130.00 feet; thence S 46Å37'35" East 153.24 feet; thence S
01Å10'23" East 294.76 feet; thence S 82Å35'47" West 189.12 feet along said
centerline to the Place of Beginning, being a part of the Northeast 1/4 of said
Section 15, subject to the rights of the Public over the Southerly 33.0 feet
thereof as occupied by Traver Boulevard. ALSO an easement to use,
maintain and repair an underground septic field over the following described
parcel: Commencing at the North 1/4 corner of Section 15, T2S, R6E, Ann
Arbor Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan; thence S 01Å10'23" East
1,357.73 feet along the North-South 1/4 line of said Section 15; thence N
88Å32'49" East 1,050.52 feet along the North line of the South 1/2 of the
Northeast 1/4 of said Section 15; thence S 01Å08'30" East 497.22 feet;
thence S 89Å57'53" West 38.68 feet; thence S 00Å50'34" East 180.70 feet;
thence S 82Å35'47" West 300.59 feet along the centerline of Traver
Boulevard and the North line of Traver Lake Subdivision No. 1; thence N
01Å10'23" West 168.76 feet for a PLACE OF BEGINNING; thence N
88Å49'37" East 22.00 feet; thence N 01Å10'23" West 55.00 feet; thence S
88Å49'37" West 22.00 feet; thence S 01Å10'23" East 55.00 feet to the Place
of Beginning, including adjacent Traver Boulevard right-of-way.
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R-454-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR
DAM SEALS AND HOIST CHAINS REPLACEMENT
AND PAINTING - BID NO. 2151
Whereas, It has been found necessary to replace seals and hoist chains and paint
spillway gates at the Geddes and Superior Dams;
Whereas, Of the two bids received, Atsalis Bros. Painting and Maintenance Co. has
submitted the lower and responsible bid for said work in the total amount of $134,514.25;
Whereas, The contractual proposal specifies the services to be performed by the
said company, and the payments to be made by the City, and all are agreeable to the City;
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Whereas, It is now necessary to enter into a contract for the said replacement and
painting work; and
Whereas, On June 24, 1991 the Personnel/Human Rights Department approved
Atsalis Bros. Painting and Maintenance Co. for said contract;
RESOLVED, That Council accept the proposal and award a contract to Atsalis Bros.
Painting and Maintenance Co., the lower and responsible bidder, in the amount of
$134,514.25 for the said replacement and painting work at the Geddes and Superior
Dams;
RESOLVED, That Council approve the appropriation of a contingency in the amount
of $13,000.00 to finance change orders to be approved by the City Administrator;
RESOLVED, That $147,514.25 be budgeted for the life of the project and to be
expended without regard to fiscal year;
RESOLVED, That Council appropriate $147,514.25 as an interim advance from the
Water Supply System Fund to be repaid by Water Revenue Bond Series R; and
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign
said contract, approved as to form by the City Attorney and approved as to substance by
the City Administrator.
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R-455-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE BID NO. 2147 FOR
PUBLIC HOUSING SITE IMPROVEMENTS
Whereas, The 1989-94 Park Millage Fund includes $50,000.00 for Phase I
improvements to Public Housing Sites in Year 2 (1990-91) and $50,000.00 in Year 5
(1993-94) for Phase II improvements;
Whereas, Margolis Nursery has submitted to the City on July 2, 1991 a bid for said
public housing sites improvements in the amount of $41,545.90 which is the lowest
responsible bid; and
Whereas, The Personnel/Human Rights Department approved said company on
February 4, 1991;
RESOLVED, That Mayor and City Council approved Bid No. 2147 of Margolis
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Nursery in the amount of $41,545,90 and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
agreement between the City and Margolis Nursery; and
RESOLVED, That funds for the project be appropriated in the amount of $50,000.00
(including a contingency) for the life of the project to cover the cost of this contract.
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R-456-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 1991-92
CDBG ALLOCATION AND TO APPROVE CONTRACT
Whereas, The CDBG Executive Committee has recommended $35,000.00 in
CDBG funding for Pinelake Village Cooperative for the FY 1991-92 program year;
Whereas, The City Council has approved the FY 1991-92 Statement of Objectives
and Projected Use of Funds at its meeting on May 30, 1991 for submission to HUD;
Whereas, The Personnel/Human Rights Department has reviewed and approved
this contractor as of April 11, 1991; and
Whereas, A service contract between the City and Pinelake Village Cooperative has
been negotiated;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Council approve the allocation of FY 1991-92
Community Development Block Grant funds to Pinelake Village Cooperative;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Council authorize the transfer of the
appropriation from OHS-002-0100-4421 - $35,000.00 to the account listed below:
AGENCY
Pinelake Village Cooperative $35,000.00 OHS-002-4100-7170
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Council do hereby approve the contract with
Pinelake Village Cooperative and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute this
contract substantially in the form on file in the Office of the City Clerk beginning July 1,
1991 and terminating June 30, 1992;
RESOLVED, That all programs funded by the Community Development Block Grant
shall give priority in targeting services to very low-income families and individuals; and
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RESOLVED, That all programs be required to report progress in providing these
services on a quarterly basis and that programs be monitored by Community Development
Department staff.
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R-457-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 1991-92
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CONTRACT
Whereas, The CDBG Executive Committee and City Council have approved the
allocation of $12,150.00 in CDBG funding for the Housing Bureau for Seniors for the FY
1991-92 program year;
Whereas, The City Council has approved the FY 1991-92 Statement of Objectives
and Projected Use of Funds at its meeting on May 30, 1991 for submission to HUD;
Whereas, A service contract between the City and the Housing Bureau for Seniors
has been negotiated as directed by City Council; and
Whereas, The Personnel/Human Rights Department has reviewed and approved
this contractor as of April 11, 1991;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Council do hereby approve the contract with
the Housing Bureau for Seniors and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute this
contract substantially in the form on file in the Office of the City Clerk for the amount
indicated below beginning July 1, 1991 and terminating June 30, 1992.
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R-458-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 1991-92
CITY GENERAL FUND ALLOCATIONS
Whereas, The Human Services Task Force has recommended the allocation of
$18,000.00 for Green Glacier Community Center and $6,500.00 for the Ann Arbor
Community Center for the FY 1991-92 program year; and
Whereas, The Personnel/Human Rights Department reviewed and approved these
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contractors;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Council do hereby approve the allocation of
$18,000.00 in FY 1991-92 General Funds to Green Glacier Community Center and
authorize the Community Development Department to negotiate a six-month contractual
agreement with the subgrantee for 50% of the allocated amount, in accordance with the
City's purchasing procedures;
RESOLVED, That the agency be reviewed at the end of this initial term and a
determination of performance will be made concerning the remaining six-month/50%
portion of the contract on or before January 6, 1991;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Council do hereby approve the allocation of
$6,500.00 in FY 1991-92 General Funds to the Ann Arbor Community Center;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Council authorize the transfer of
appropriations from Account No. 010-002-0600-4421 to the specific accounts listed below:
HUMAN RIGHTS
AGENCY FUNDING APPROVAL DATE ACCOUNT NOS.
Green Glacier
Community Ctr. $18,000.00 4/11/91 010-002-4035-7105
Ann Arbor
Community Ctr. 6,500.00 7/26/91 010-002-4010-7005
$24,500.00
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Council do hereby authorize the City
Administrator to execute these contracts in substantially the same form as on file in the
Office of the City Clerk, in accordance with the City's standard purchasing procedures;
RESOLVED, That these human service programs funded by the General Fund shall
give priority in targeting services to very low-income families and individuals; and
RESOLVED, That these programs be required to report progress in providing
services on a quarterly basis and that the programs be monitored by the Community
Development staff.
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R-459-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REHABILITATION AGREEMENT
WITH JOHN AND HAZELELLEN ARDNER
Whereas, The Community Development Department directs the housing
rehabilitation program for low-income Ann Arbor residents as outlined in the Housing
Program Guidelines and accepts applications for rehabilitation assistance;
Whereas, An application was received in October, 1990 from John Jr. and
Hazelellen Ardner for rehabilitation assistance to their home located at 807 N. Main St.;
Whereas, Community Development staff has reviewed all required information
submitted and has determined them eligible to receive rehabilitation assistance;
Whereas, Community Development staff prepared specifications for the
rehabilitation and has received one bid for the work;
Whereas, John Jr. and Hazelellen Ardner are prepared to enter into an agreement
in the amount of $23,111.00 with the lowest responsible bidder for completion of the
rehabilitation work; and
Whereas, The Waiver and Review Board at its meeting on July 8, 1991 approved
the waiver of the guidelines related to the $15,000.00 maximum deferred loan amount, the
required number of bids and recommended approval of the agreement;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Council approve the rehabilitation agreement
with John Jr. and Hazelellen Ardner in the amount of $23,111.00; and
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute the required documents substantially in the form on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.
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R-460-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTRACT WITH MOTOROLA
COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS, INC. FOR MAINTENANCE OF
THE SHARED 800 MHZ ENHANCED TRUNKING RADIO EQUIPMENT
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor has purchased an 800 MHz Enhanced Trunking
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Radio system from Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc.
Whereas, The current service agreement on the certain equipment of this system
expires on June 30, 1991; and
Whereas, Contracts with Washtenaw County, the City of Saline, the City of Milan,
and other local governmental units have been negotiated to share the purchase and
maintenance costs of the system controller, twelve base stations, central electronics bank,
combiner system, two consolettes, and twelve batteries;
RESOLVED, That the recommendation of the City Administration be approved and
that a contract with Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. in a form approved by
the City Attorney, be authorized by the Council for the City of Ann Arbor in the amount of
$22,836.00;
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be directed to collect the shared
maintenance costs from Washtenaw County, the City of Saline, the City of Milan and other
local governmental units in accordance with this resolution and the existing contract;
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be directed to expend the necessary funds
to pay for the maintenance agreement; and
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said contract
in a form substantially the same as on file with the City Clerk.
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R-461-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION FOR DESIGNATION OF
STREET ADMINISTRATOR FOR ACT 51
Whereas, Section 13(7) of Act 51, Public Acts of 1951 provided that each
incorporated city and village to which funds are returned under the provisions of this
section, that "the responsibility for street improvements, maintenance, and traffic
operations work, and the development, construction or repair of off-street parking facilities
and construction or repair of street lighting shall be coordinated by a single administrator to
be designated by the governing body who shall be responsible for and shall represent the
municipality in transactions with the State Transportation Department pursuant to this Act.";
RESOLVED, That Council designates William R. Wheeler, P.E., as the single Street
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Administrator for the City of Ann Arbor in all transactions with the State Transportation
Department as provided in Section 13 of the said Act.
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R-462-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUDGE GEORGE W. ALEXANDER
Whereas, Judge George W. Alexander, since January 1, 1975, has served the
citizens of the City of Ann Arbor and the State of Michigan as 15th District Court Judge;
Whereas, Judge George W. Alexander, having recognized the importance of
maintaining positive working relationships with those having matters before the 15th District
Court, continually worked with the Ann Arbor City Council, City administration, the Ann
Arbor Police Department, the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department, the City Attorney's
and County Prosecutor's offices, members of the bar and all others having business before
the 15th District Court to enhance these working relationships so as to improve our system
of justice;
Whereas, Judge George W. Alexander has diligently worked during his terms of
office to minimize the disruptions that court appearances may have on the daily lives of
jurors and other citizens who may be required to use the court's services;
Whereas, Judge George W. Alexander, in spirit and in practice, embodies the
highest standards of professional conduct of his elected office; and
Whereas, Those individuals associated with the justice system in our community will
deeply miss Judge George W. Alexander's dedication and commitment to protecting the
fundamental concepts of our legal system;
RESOLVED, That the Ann Arbor City Council congratulate Judge George W.
Alexander on his retirement from the 15th District Court bench and by this resolution
express its gratitude for his contributions to improving the administration of justice.
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R-463-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION FROM
AFTERNOON DELIGHT, INC., 251 E. LIBERTY ST., TO ADD
A PARTNER IN A 1991 CLASS C LICENSED BUSINESS
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RESOLVED, That the request form Afternoon Delight, Inc. to add Willow V. Hackett
as joint stockholder with Thomas D. Hackett on 3,116 shares of stock in a 1991 Class C
licensed business, located at 251 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, be hereby approved.
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R-464-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR
BARTON DAM DIKE RESTORATION - BID NO. 1991
Whereas, It was necessary to do extra work at a cost of $36,166.08 to restore the
dike at the Barton Dam to meet the requirements of the Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission by the June 30, 1991 deadline;
Whereas, The extra work was not delayed in order to avoid imposition of heavy
penalties by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and to maintain structural safety
of Barton Dam; and
Whereas, On March 21, 1991 the Personnel/Human Rights Department approved
Douglas N. Higgins Co.;
RESOLVED, That Council approve a $36,166.08 increase in the original project
budget of $135,827.00 to a new revised total project budget of $171,993.08 for the life of
the project to be expended without regard to fiscal year;
RESOLVED, That Council approve the reappropriation of $30,000.00 from the FY
1990-91 Budget Dam Capital Account balances as unreserved retained earnings to the FY
1991-92 Budget Dam Capital Construction Account, 042-073-4910-5190; and
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Council approve the Change Order No. 2 in the
amount of $36,166.08 for Barton Dam Dike Restoration project, and that the City
Administrator be authorized and directed to issue this change order.
The question being the foregoing Consent Agenda items as presented, on a voice vote the
Chair declared the motion carried.
ORDINANCES - Second Reading
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37-91 APPROVED
HENDRICK ZONING
An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map Being a Part of
Chapter 55 of Title V of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor
This ordinance would change the zoning of 0.22 acre, located at 431 Parkwood, from TWP
(Township District) to R1C (Single-Family Dwelling District).
Councilmember Coleman moved that the ordinance be adopted at second reading.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
Yeas, Councilmembers Hunter, Coleman, Zimmer, Peterson, Eckstein, Mayor Brater, 6;
Nays, 0.
The Chair declared the motion carried and the ordinance adopted at second reading.
ORDINANCES - First Reading
43-91 APPROVED AS AMENDED
LITTERING AND ANIMAL CONTROL IN CITY PARKS
An Ordinance to Amend Section 3:2 of Chapter 39
of Title III of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor
This ordinance would add littering and certain animal control offenses to the list of park
restrictions and, thus, would allow park rangers to write tickets when they see a violation of
these regulations.
Councilmember Hunter moved that the ordinance be approved at first reading.
Councilmember Coleman moved that paragraph 3:2(3) be amended as follows:
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3:2. Restrictions.
While in a park, no person shall:...
(3) Damage, deface or destroy any shrub, tree, flower or other public
property or throw or deposit litter in the park OTHER THAN IN
DESIGNATED CONTAINERS..
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried.
The question being the ordinance as amended, on a voice vote the Chair declared the
motion carried and the ordinance approved at first reading.
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
TABLED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION FOR
TURNBERRY FINAL PRELIMINARY PLAT
A communication was received from the City Planning Commission transmitting its
recommendation of approval of the proposed extension for Turnberry Final Preliminary
Plat, 61.28 acres, south side of Packard Road, west of US-23.
Whereas, Turnberry Development Corporation has requested a two-year extension
of the Turnberry Subdivision Final Preliminary Plat; and
Whereas, City departments have reviewed said request and have recommended
the extension;
RESOLVED, That the extension of the Turnberry Subdivision Final Preliminary Plat
be hereby extended from July 10, 1991 to July 10, 1993.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be adopted.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be tabled to the August 19, 1991
regular session of Council.
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried and the resolution tabled.
Councilmember Peterson moved that the resolution be placed on the table for
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reconsideration.
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be adopted.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be tabled until the Third Ward
Councilmembers have the opportunity to review the matter.
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried and the resolution tabled.
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TABLED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE COMPUTER SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE
(AMERICAN MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC.)
Whereas, The Information Services Department and the Assessor's Department
wish to continue the OASIS software maintenance contract with American Management
Systems, Inc.;
Whereas, AMS, Inc. is the sole vendor for OASIS software maintenance; and
Whereas, American Management Systems has been approved by the
Personnel/Human Rights Department on July 5, 1991;
RESOLVED, That the recommendation of the City Administrator be approved, and
that a purchase order be authorized to American Management Systems in the amount of
$42,839.00 from the Information Services Department.
Councilmember Zimmer moved that the resolution be adopted.
Councilmember Zimmer moved that the resolution be tabled for further review of the recent
information provided by the Information Services Department.
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried and the resolution tabled.
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SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT CONCEPT OF
TRINITY-ZION ELDERLY HOUSING PROJECT
AND APPROVE ALLOCATION OF $15,000 FROM
THE ANN ARBOR HOUSING TRUST FUND
Whereas, The need to provide more housing that is affordable to low-income elderly
Ann Arbor residents has been well documented in local surveys, census data, public
hearings, human service agency surveys, and subsidized housing complex waiting lists;
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor has expressed the desire to work with private
developers and nonprofit entities in providing affordable housing;
Whereas, Trinity and Zion Lutheran Churches in cooperation with Lutheran Social
Services of Michigan are proposing to submit an application to the Department of Housing
and Urban Development for Elderly 202 Program funding for up to 56 units on a site owned
by the sponsors at the southwest corner of North Maple Road and Sequoia Parkway in
Ann Arbor;
Whereas, The sponsor has submitted an application to the Ann Arbor Housing Trust
Fund for a $15,000.00 zero interest seed money loan to pay for pre-development costs
with funds to be reimbursed at commencement of construction if the project is approved;
Whereas, A meeting was held at the site by the sponsors on July 11, 1991, at which
the concept was presented;
Whereas, The Housing Policy Board at its meeting on July 19, 1991, approved a
resolution to support the concept of the project as well as the allocation of Housing Trust
Funds;
Whereas, The Planning Commission at its meeting of July 24, 1991, after a public
hearing, also approved a resolution to support the concept of the project; and
Whereas, The Mayor and City Council recognize that the additional housing
provided by the Trinity-Zion project will help meet a critical community need;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Council strongly support the application by
the sponsors to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for Elderly 202
Program funding;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Council approve the allocation of $15,000.00
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from the Ann Arbor Housing Trust Fund as a zero interest seed money reimbursable loan
for pre-development costs in order to meet the public purpose of providing affordable
housing within the community; and
RESOLVED, That upon approval of the application for Elderly 202 Program funding
by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Mayor and City Council direct
all appropriate City departments and appointed boards and commissions to work
expeditiously with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the project
sponsors, and the neighborhood residents in the design and execution of the project.
Council unanimously agreed that the above substitute resolution distributed at the
beginning of the meeting be placed on the table for consideration. (Original resolution on
file in the City Clerk's Office)
Councilmember Peterson moved that the substitute resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-466-8-91 APPROVED AS AMENDED
RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT AMENDING THE INDUSTRIAL
FACILITIES ACT - P.A. 198, 1974
A resolution to support amending the Industrial Facilities Act (P.A. 198, 1974) was
considered.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be adopted.
Council unanimously agreed to amend the last paragraph of the resolution as follows:
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Senator
Pollack, Representative Bullard, Representative O'Connor, <and>
Representative Jondahl AND GOVERNOR ENGLER.
The question being the resolution as amended, on a voice vote the Chair declared the
motion carried.
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The resolution as adopted reads as follows:
R-466-8-91
RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT AMENDING THE INDUSTRIAL
FACILITIES ACT - P.A. 198, 1974
Whereas, Michigan law under Public Act 198, 1974 permits municipal governments
to offer special tax incentives in the form of abatements for industries that expand or
renovate aging plants, build new facilities, and/or promote the development of
research/development laboratories;
Whereas, Local governments utilize these tax abatements to attract businesses to
their communities which often times involve businesses moving from one community to
another creating a dysfunctional system that results in winners and losers;
Whereas, It is in the public interest to eliminate this unhealthy competition especially
between communities that are not seriously economically depressed;
Whereas, The intent of Public Act 198 is to provide an economic vehicle for
seriously distressed urban areas to attract jobs and increase the property tax base in these
cities for the provision of services to a needy population; and
Whereas, Efforts are presently under way by the legislature of the State of Michigan
to amend the Industrial Facilities Act to assure that its use serves only those cities with
demonstrated need;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Council strongly support efforts by the House
Committee on Taxation to amend the Industrial Facilities Act limiting the use of industrial
facilities tax abatements to urban areas with demonstrated need; and
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Senator Pollack,
Representative Bullard, Representative O'Connor, Representative Jondahl, and Governor
Engler.
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TABLED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF
800 MHZ RADIO EQUIPMENT FOR LAWNET
AND THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
24 Council - August 5, 1991
Whereas, The Livingston/Washtenaw County LAWNET, of which the Ann Arbor
Police Department is a member, has requested and approved the purchase and by-in cost
for 26 - 800 MHz mobile radios for its street units;
Whereas, By coordinating the purchase of the LAWNET radios with the Utilities
Department purchase of units, LAWNET obtains a $12,000.00 discount;
Whereas, The Utilities Department needs to have reliable and effective radio
communications capabilities to effectively and responsibly perform its service, and the
existing 158 MHz system is substantially overloaded, obsolete and nearing the end of its
service life;
Whereas, Replacement of existing radios with 800 MHz units will result in improved
and reliable radio communications capabilities now and in the future;
Whereas, The adding of 88 units to the 800 MHz system assists in meeting FCC
requirements to preserve channels on this frequency presently allocated for the City's use;
Whereas, Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. has submitted quotations
of $103,917.00 for the supply and installation of the radio equipment for LAWNET and
$166,879.00 for the supply of radio equipment for the Utilities Department;
Whereas, On June 24, 1991 the Personnel/Human Rights Department approved
Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. for this purchase; and
Whereas, For each unit there is a $778.89 capital cost buy-in for the 800 MHz
system;
RESOLVED, That Council accept the transfer of funds from LAWNET to the 800
MHz non-departmental account to coordinate the purchase and installation of the radio
equipment for LAWNET;
RESOLVED, That Council accept the quotation and approve the purchase of 800
MHz radio equipment from Motorola Electronics, Inc.;
RESOLVED, That Council approve 800 MHz system buy-in costs of $20,251.14
and $48,291.18 respectively for the LAWNET and Utilities Department units; and
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Council authorize and direct the City Administrator
to purchase the aforesaid radio equipment from Motorola Communications and Electronics,
Inc. in a total amount of $270,796.00 and to release payment to the Washtenaw County
800 MHz User Group for system capital buy-in costs of $68,542.32.
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Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be adopted.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be tabled to the August 19, 1991
regular session of Council for further information regarding LAWNET.
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried and the resolution tabled.
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R-467-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE STANDING
PURCHASE ORDER TO MICHIGAN CAT
Whereas, The Solid Waste Department currently operates 10 heavy duty Caterpillar
vehicles at the Ann Arbor Landfill;
Whereas, Bid specifications required Caterpillar Equipment Company to guarantee
the total cost of repair on the equipment provided, in accordance with Bid Nos. 920, 967,
1002, 1230, 1383 and 1569;
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor is required to maintain the equipment in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations;
Whereas, All repair parts must be purchased from an authorized dealer;
Whereas, Michigan CAT, located in Novi, Michigan, is the district-authorized
Caterpillar dealer for our area;
Whereas, The Solid Waste Department purchased parts and services from
Michigan CAT during the 1990-91 fiscal year exceeding $80,000.00;
Whereas, Funds have been provided in the 1991-92 revolving equipment budget;
and
Whereas, Michigan CAT received Human Rights Department approval July 3, 1991;
RESOLVED, That the Solid Waste Department be hereby authorized to process a
standing purchase order to Michigan CAT in the amount of $100,000.00; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to approve invoices in
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excess of $15,000.00.
Councilmember Hunter moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-468-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER TO
MADISON ELECTRIC FOR ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES FOR
TRANSPORTATION, PARKS AND UTILITIES DEPARTMENTS
Whereas, The Transportation, Parks and Utilities Departments purchase repair and
other supplies from Madison Electric; and
Whereas, Madison Electric has been approved by the Human Rights Department
on May 22, 1991;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the issuance of purchase orders to Madison
Electric for the following departments in the amounts shown:
DEPARTMENT AMOUNT
Transportation $35,325.00
Parks 9,000.00
Utilities-Water
Treatment Div. 8,500.00
TOTAL $52,825.00
Councilmember Hunter moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-469-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION REGARDING MANAGEMENT OF
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1991-92 BUDGET PROGRAM
Whereas, It is the intent of the City Council to maintain basic direct services as
much as possible during the 1991-92 budget year, even though many difficult decisions
were made by the City Council during the budget adoption process;
Whereas, The City Administrator has reviewed the adopted 1991-92 budget and
has identified a number of potential areas where funding levels may not be adequate to
maintain some basic direct services, and that during the year other instances may arise
that will require decisions relative to maintaining service levels;
Whereas, The Administrator has informed Department Heads that all efforts should
be made to stay within departmental appropriations, while not decreasing direct services to
the public--a challenge that may be difficult in some departments; and
Whereas, In order for the City Administrator to manage the 1991-92 budget
program, while adhering to the objective of not reducing direct services to the public, the
City Administrator will need the flexibility to manage the 1991-92 financial plan on a daily
basis, making decisions about service levels that may require budget transfers within and
between departments, or possibly additional appropriations;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Council support the Administrator in his attempt to
manage the 1991-92 budget plan in accordance with the criteria set forth, and that the
Mayor and Council make interdepartmental transfers as necessary during the fiscal year;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Council, in an effort to assist, support, and
cooperate with the Administrator in managing the very challenging 1991-92 budget,
recognize the need for and support the Administrator in making intradepartmental
transfers, provided that amounts in any line item exceeding 10% or $1,000.00 be approved
by the Administrator, in order to assure smooth and uninterrupted services; and
RESOLVED, That the Administrator report to the Mayor and Council for
informational purposes, on a quarterly basis, listing said transfers of amounts greater than
10%.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-470-8-91 APPROVED
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RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO 1990-91
AND 1991-92 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FINAL STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES
Whereas, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has accepted
the City of Ann Arbor's Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected
Use of Funds for the period July 1, 1990 through June 30, 1991 and July 1, 1991 through
June 30, 1992;
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor desires to amend the FY 1990-91 Statement of
Objectives to reference human services and economic development activities funded
under the General Fund and project oversight;
Whereas, The City desires to amend the FY 1991-92 Statement of Objectives to
include General Fund supported human services and economic development activities, the
addition of Economic Development as an activity by allocating $25,000.00 for the Ann
Arbor Community Development Corporation, and the reduction in Energy Conservation by
decreasing funding for the Ecology Center from $25,000.00 to $11,973.00;
Whereas, Public hearings have been held to solicit the views of Ann Arbor residents
and agencies involved and interested in the program; and
Whereas, The CDBG Executive Committee has reviewed the proposed amended
statements at its meeting on July 22, 1991 and recommended their approval to City
Council;
RESOLVED, That the City Council hereby approve the amended FY 1990-91 and
FY 1991-92 Statements of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of
Funds and authorize their submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD); and
RESOLVED, That the City Council authorize the Mayor to transmit required
documentation to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-471-8-91 APPROVED
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RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING NATIONAL NIGHT OUT,
AUGUST 6, 1991
Whereas, The National Association of Town Watch is sponsoring the 8th annual
edition of an important nationwide crime and drug prevention event on August 6, 1991
called "National Night Out";
Whereas, "National Night Out" provides a unique opportunity for the City of Ann
Arbor to join forces with thousands of other communities across the country in promoting
cooperative police/community crime and drug prevention efforts;
Whereas, The Ann Arbor Police Department plays a vital role in Washtenaw
County's crime prevention efforts and is supporting "National Night Out 1991" locally;
Whereas, It is essential that all citizens of the City of Ann Arbor be aware of the
importance of crime prevention programs and the impact that their participation has on
reducing crime and drug abuse in Ann Arbor; and
Whereas, Neighborhood awareness, community unity and (police and fire)
community cooperation are the important themes of the "National Night Out" program;
RESOLVED, That the City of Ann Arbor Council, does hereby call upon all citizens
of Ann Arbor to join the Ann Arbor Police Department and the National Association of Town
Watch in supporting and participating in the "8th Annual National Night Out" on August 6,
1991; and
RESOLVED, That the City of Ann Arbor Council does hereby proclaim Tuesday,
August 6, 1991 as "National Night Out" in the City of Ann Arbor.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-472-8-91 APPROVED AS AMENDED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE EXTENDED HOURS OF OPERATION
FOR CARPORTS AND SURFACE PARKING LOTS
A resolution to approve extended hours of operation for carports and surface parking lots
30 Council - August 5, 1991
was considered.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be adopted.
Council unanimously agreed to amend the last paragraph by correcting the "Proposed
Hours of Operation" for the Washington & First Carport as follows:
Current Hours Proposed Hours
Carports of Operation of Operation
Washington & First 8am-6pm, Mon-Sat <All permit-24 hrs.>
NO CHANGE
Councilmember Hunter moved that the last paragraph be amended by deleting the
proposed extended hours of operation for the City Hall surface lot as follows:
Current Hours Proposed Hours
Surface Lots of Operation of Operation
City Hall 8am-6pm, Mon-Sat <8am-9pm, Mon-Sat>
NO CHANGE
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried.
The question being the resolution as amended, on a voice vote the Chair declared the
motion carried.
The resolution as adopted reads as follows:
R-472-8-91
RESOLUTION TO APPROVED EXTENDED HOURS OF OPERATION
FOR CARPORTS AND SURFACE PARKING LOTS
Whereas, The 1991-92 Budget includes a $200,000.00 revenue increase in parking
violation revenues;
Whereas, This increase in revenue is contingent on extended hours of operation at
parking structures and surface parking lots; and
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Whereas, The Transportation Department has estimated that extending the existing
hours of operation, as shown below, will generate an additional $191,000.00 in parking
violation revenues;
RESOLVED, That in order to realize the increase in revenues adopted in the 1991-
92 Budget, Ann Arbor City Council does hereby approve the proposed extended hours of
operation in these parking structures and surface parking lots as shown:
Current Hours Proposed Hours
Carports of Operation of Operation
Ann/Ashley 8am-6pm, Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Mon-Sat
Forest 8am-6pm, Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Mon-Sat
Fourth & Washington 7am-11pm, Mon-Thur No change
7am-12:30am, Fri-Sat No change
Current Hours Proposed Hours
Carports (Cont.) of Operation of Operation
Fourth & William 7am-6pm, Mon-Sat 7am-9pm, Mon-Sat
Liberty Square 7am-11pm, Mon-Sat No change
Maynard 7am-11pm, Mon-Sat No change
Washington & First 8am-6pm, Mon-Sat No change
Current Hours Proposed Hours
Surface Lots of Operation of Operation
Fifth Avenue 8am-8pm, Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Mon-Sat
Church 8am-6pm, Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Mon-Sat
Main & William 8am-6pm, Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Mon-Sat
Main & Ann 8am-6pm, Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Mon-Sat
South Ashley 8am-6pm, Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Mon-Sat
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City Hall 8am-6pm, Mon-Sat No change
Kerrytown 8am-6pm, Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Mon-Sat
Fourth & Catherine 8am-6pm, Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Mon-Sat
First & Huron 8am-6pm, Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Mon-Sat
Community High School 8am-6pm, Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Mon-Sat
Depot 24 hours No change
Farmers Market 8am-6pm, (Market Day 8am-9pm, (same
exceptions) exceptions)
E. University 8am-9pm No change
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R-473-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE RENTAL RATE
FOR SPECIAL EVENTS HELD IN
THE FOURTH AND WILLIAM CARPORT
RESOLVED, That a parking rate of $6.00 per space be herein established by the
Ann Arbor City Council for use of the Fourth and William Carport for special events.
Councilmember Hunter moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-474-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH
STANFORD BROTHERS D/B/A VARSITY FORD TO PERMIT
CONNECTION TO SANITARY SEWER PENDING ANNEXATION
RESOLVED, That the City approve the proposed agreement with Stanford
Brothers, Inc., d/b/a/ Varsity Ford, to provide sanitary sewer service to the property
described below prior to completion of annexation proceedings upon the condition that the
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property owner has completed the filing of all necessary information and paid all fees for
the processing of its petition for annexation; and
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be then authorized to execute a
standard agreement to provide sanitary sewer service outside the City to the property in
Scio Township described as follows:
Commencing at the SW corner of Section 24, T2S, R5E, Scio Township,
Washtenaw County, Michigan; thence N 01Å03'41" W 63.98 feet along the
West line of said section for a Place of Beginning; thence continuing N
01Å03'41" W 348.47 feet along said west line; thence N 88Å49'50" E 250.00
feet; thence N 01Å03'41" W 161.81 feet; thence S 75Å47'20" E 313.14 feet
along the SW right-of-way line of Interstate Highway I-94; thence S 67Å40' E
598.44 feet along said SW line; thence S 40Å07'33" E 175.20 feet along said
SW line; thence S 88Å01'40" W 211.77 feet along the north line of Jackson
Avenue; thence S 01Å03'41" E 35.0 feet; thence S 88Å01'40" W 200.0 feet
along the north line of Jackson Avenue; thence N 01Å03'41" W 35.0 feet;
thence S 88Å01'40" W 351.29 feet; thence S 13Å51'40" E 35.77 feet; thence
S 88Å01'40" W 456.76 feet along the north line of Jackson Avenue to the
Place of Beginning, being a part of the SW 1/4 of said Section 24, and
A part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 24, Town 2 South, Range 5 East,
described as: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Section 24;
thence North 01Å03'41" West, 412.45 feet along the West line of Section 24;
thence North 88Å54'49" East, 80.00 feet to the Point of Beginning; thence
North 01Å03'41" West, 115.00 feet along the Easterly Right-of-Way line of
Wagner Road; thence North 88Å54'49" East, 170.00 feet; thence South
01Å03'41" East, 115.00 feet; thence South 88Å54'49" West, 170.00 feet to
the Point of Beginning.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-475-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ADDENDUM TO RECYCLING
COLLECTION AGREEMENT WITH RECYCLE ANN ARBOR AND
ADDENDUM TO RECYCLING PROCESSING AGREEMENT
WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
34 Council - August 5, 1991
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor is requesting two additions to the contract with
Recycle Ann Arbor, one to allow alternating week collection of curbcarts under the City's
multi-family program, and the second to allow the addition of University of Michigan
recycling curbcarts as part of the program;
Whereas, The option for alternating week pickup of curbcarts is being requested to
cost-effectively service smaller multi-family complexes;
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan have continually
expressed at every administrative and political level their mutual interest and intent to work
cooperatively on solid waste projects;
Whereas, Both the City and University embrace the need and recognize the
economies of scale in developing and cooperating on regional solutions to the solid waste
crisis and, therefore, not duplicate efforts or investments;
Whereas, The addition of University of Michigan recycling curbcarts will help the
City of Ann Arbor take advantage of service discounts outlined in its contract with Recycle
Ann Arbor;
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor is leasing vehicles to Recycle Ann Arbor with
adequate capacity to service both the City and the University as defined under this
agreement over the next three years; and
Whereas, The pricing structure established with the University will cover vehicle
usage and program administrative costs;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the addendum to the service agreement
with Recycle Ann Arbor (on file in the City Clerk's Office) that allows the addition of
alternating week service of curbcarts and University of Michigan curbcarts to the program;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the addendum to the recycling processing
agreement between the University of Michigan and the City of Ann Arbor (on file in the City
Clerk's Office) for curbcart recycling collection services effective October 1, 1991; and
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign this addendum
and agreement on behalf of the City of Ann Arbor.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-476-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE STREET CLOSING
FOR SOUTH UNIVERSITY MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
"FALL FESTIVAL" - SEPTEMBER 8, 1991
RESOLVED, That South University be closed and parking prohibited from East
University to Forest, and Church Street (one block) from South University to the Forest
Street Parking Structure, on Sunday, September 8, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., for the purpose of
holding a "Fall Festival" organized by the South University Merchants Association;
RESOLVED, That the South University Merchants Association file all necessary
street closure and event (e.g. noise/banner, etc.) permits, and comply with all liability
insurance and other requirements (including maintaining fire lanes);
RESOLVED, That the South University Merchants Association has agreed to pay
the costs for services provided by the Police, Transportation, Solid Waste, and Building
Departments, and any associated fees for putting on this event; and
RESOLVED, That licenses for peddling and solicitors not affiliated with the South
University Merchants Association event not be valid within the "Fall Festival" area.
Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried.
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R-477-8-91 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO PERMIT PRIVATE WELL IN PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY IN EVERGREEN SUBDIVISION
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to issue a permit to Gelman
Sciences, Inc. to install and operate a groundwater monitoring and/or purge well and
appurtenances in the Evergreen Street and Valley Dr. rights-of-way, after approval of the
construction plans by the City Engineer, approval of the discharge to the storm sewer
system by the Utilities Director, and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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Councilmember Coleman moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried.
REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
None.
COUNCIL PROPOSED BUSINESS
None.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
WASHTENAW COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Mayor Brater called Council's attention to the communication in the Clerk's Report
regarding Washtenaw County's Solid Waste Management Plan and the selection of an
agent to negotiate for long-term solid waste disposal capacity. Ms. Brater requested a
recommendation from the City Administrator concerning this matter.
CENSUS DATA ERRORS
Mayor Brater informed Councilmembers that an update on census data was requested
from the Information Services Department in preparation for redistricting, and that serious
errors were found in the City's census data. The Mayor stated that a plan is needed to
correct these errors, and asked Councilmembers to contact Fred Bohl in Information
Services with any input on the matter.
APPOINTMENTS APPROVED
Mayor Brater recommended the following appointments at the July 15, 1991 regular
session of Council:
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
George Wahr Sallade (reappointment)
126 N. Division St.
Term: 8-5-91 to 8-5-95
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Edward D. Surovell (to replace Carey Jernigan)
2024 Vinewood Blvd.
Term: 8-5-91 to 8-5-95
John Finn (to replace Joe E. O'Neal)
1500 South Blvd.
Term: 8-5-91 to 8-5-95
NATURAL FEATURES ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Councilmember Bob Eckstein
Chair
Gwen Nystuen
1016 Olivia Ave.
Wendy Carman
2340 Georgetown Blvd.
Kenneth R. Schwartz
1307 Newport Rd.
Kim C. Waldo
3423 Charing Cross Rd.
Janis Bobrin
Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner
P.O. Box 8645
Michael Garfield
734 Spring St.
HOUSING COMMISSION
Omer Jean Winborn (to replace Paquetta Palmer)
2336 Jonathan Ct.
Term: 8-5-91 to 8-5-96
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ELIZABETH DEAN FUND COMMITTEE
Elizabeth L. Stranahan (to replace Bridget McGillicuddy)
1530 Hill St.
Term: 8-5-91 to 7-31-94
Denis M. Robison (reappointment)
1435 Bardstown Trail
Term: 8-5-91 to 7-31-93
Jack Etsweiler (to replace Mary Jo Hepburn)
2118 Pauline Blvd.
Term: 8-5-91 to 7-31-94
ELIZABETH DEAN FUND COMMITTEE (Cont.)
Margaret Prendergast (reappointment)
1039 Martin Pl.
Term: 8-5-91 to 7-31-93
Merrill C. Dudley (reappointment)
1126 Fair Oaks Pkwy.
Term: 8-5-91 to 7-31-93
Craig Terrell (to replace Mark E. Suino)
1116 Brooks St.
Term: 8-5-91 to 7-31-94
Peggy Laird (reappointment)
3150 Hunting Valley Rd.
Term: 8-5-91 to 7-31-93
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WAIVER AND REVIEW BOARD
Patricia Vereen Dickson (to replace Howard Stewart)
2367 Arrowwood Trail
Term: 8-5-91 to 8-5-93
Dan Klimaszewski (to complete Board membership requirements)
3228 Bluett Dr.
Term: 8-5-91 to 8-5-93
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CITY MARKET COMMISSION
Mary Alice Guyer (to replace Barbara Stephenson)
3630 W. Huron River Dr.
Term: 8-5-91 to 8-5-94
Patricia Pooley (to complete Board membership requirements)
16 Geddes Hts.
Term: 8-5-91 to 8-5-94
Marguerite Oliver (to complete Board membership requirements)
2892 Bay Ridge Dr.
Term: 8-5-91 to 8-5-94
CITY MARKET COMMISSION (Cont.)
Mildred Parker (reappointment)
15174 Sherman
Milan, MI
Term: 8-5-91 to 8-5-94
Councilmember Coleman moved that Council concur with the recommendations of the
Mayor.
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried.
NOMINATIONS PLACED ON TABLED
Mayor Brater placed the following nominations on the table for approval at a later date:
NATURAL FEATURES ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
Kirk Dodge
City Councilmember
Isaac-Jacobein Campbell
505 E. Liberty St.
CITY ATTORNEY SEARCH COMMITTEE
Ingrid Sheldon
City Councilmember
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Mark Ouimet
City Councilmember
Larry Hunter
City Councilmember
Thais Peterson
City Councilmember
Elizabeth S. Brater
Mayor
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Robert Shulman (to replace John Wolter)
2759 Manchester Rd.
Term: 8-15-91 to 8-15-94
MAYOR'S BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE ON CITY FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Ingrid Sheldon
City Councilmember
HOUSING POLICY BOARD
Bruce Curtis (to replace Ken Staples upon his resignation)
5 Keppler Ct.
Term: 8-19-91 to 8-19-94
ANN ARBOR COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES
Jeffrey Gordon Bennett (to replace Gerri Meadows-Franklin,
upon her resignation)
3254 Chelsea Cir.
Term: 8-19-91 to 8-19-94
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Kris Hoppe (to replace Peter Long)
340 S. Division St.
Term: 8-19-91 to 8-19-95
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Leah Gunn (to replace Don Chisholm)
1308 E. Stadium Blvd.
Term: 8-19-91 to 8-19-95
(Councilmember Ouimet entered at 9:30 p.m.)
VACATION
Mayor Brater announced that she will be on vacation during the next regular session of
Council and that Mayor pro tem Hunter will chair the meeting.
CITY ATTORNEY ISSUE
Mayor Brater expressed regret that the Ann Arbor News printed misinformation regarding
the resignation of the City Attorney and his settlement agreement. Ms. Brater announced
that Council is going forward with a national search for a City Attorney and will be looking
for diversity in the candidates.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
REPORTS SUBMITTED
Administrator Gatta submitted the following reports for information of Council:
1. Closure of State of Michigan Resource Recovery Implementation Grant Program
2. Ellsworth Road Bikepath
3. Fraleigh's Nursery
4. Temporary Parking for Art Fair
5. Roadways Adjacent to Veterans Administration Hospital
6. Traffic Signal Requests
7. Traffic Signal at Fuller/Mitchell Field
8. Parking Structure Renovation Project During Art Fair
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9. Signage for the Parking Structure Project
10. Kline's Lot Renovation
11. Resident/Nonresident Canoe Livery Fees and Scholarships
12. Pavement Marking of Cracked Sealed Streets
13. Economic Impact of Doors and Drawers
14. Paving of Lorraine Street
15. Street Cleaning of White and Arch Streets
16. Solid Waste Department Progress Report - August 1991
(Reports on file in the City Clerk's Office)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
None.
CLERK'S REPORT OF COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REFERRALS
The following communications were referred as indicated:
1. Official Notice of Michigan Municipal League 93rd Annual Convention, October 2-4,
1991 - File.
2. Communication from Secretary of the Senate Willis H. Snow transmitting Senate
Resolution No. 145 opposing new stadium for Detroit Tigers - File.
3. Communication from Donald D. MacMullen, 2020 Chalmers Dr., regarding use of
property located at 1917 Washtenaw Ave. - File.
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4. Communication from Gail M. Palmer, 700 Leona Dr., regarding proposed senior
housing project on N. Maple Rd. - File.
5. Resolution from City of Benton Harbor, Michigan regarding Presidential Preference
Primary Election - File.
6. Communication from Senator Carl Levin Regarding Council Resolution Supporting
the Adoption of a Comprehensive Surface Transportation Act, approved June 17,
1991 - File.
7. Communication from Rebecca Head, Director of Washtenaw County Environmental
Coordination Office, transmitting Solid Waste Management Plan Update of 1989
and Selection of Agent - Solid Waste.
The following minutes were received for file:
1. Waiver and Review Board - July 8, 1991
2. Commission on Handicapper Concerns - June 17, 1991
3. Downtown Development Authority - May 9, June 20, June 28 1991
4. Historic District Commission - June 13, 1991
5. Planning Commission - June 11 and 25, 1991
Councilmember Peterson moved that the Clerk's Report be accepted.
On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION - General
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before Council, it was moved by Councilmember
Hunter that the meeting be adjourned.
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On a voice vote the Chair declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:38
p.m.
W. Northcross
Clerk of the Council
Janet L. Chapin
Recording Secretary