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ANN ARBOR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR SESSION - JANUARY 22, 2002
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The regular session of the Ann Arbor City Council was called to order at 7:35 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chamber by Mayor John Hieftje.
Council stood for a moment of silence.
Mayor Hieftje led Council in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL
PRESENT : Councilmembers Jean Robinson, Robert M. Johnson, Joseph Upton,
Michael R. Reid, Jean Carlberg, Heidi Cowing Herrell, Stephen C. Hartwell,
Marcia Higgins, Christopher Easthope, Wendy A. Woods, Mayor John
Hieftje, 11.
ABSENT : 0.
INTRODUCTIONS
PROCLAMATION HONORING JOHN NEWMAN
Mayor Hieftje presented a proclamation to Solid Waste Director John Newman for serving
41 years with the City of Ann Arbor. A road at the City's Resource Recovery Center has
been named "Newman Way" in honor of Mr. Newman.
PUBLIC COMMENTARY - RESERVED TIME
PETER ALLEN - LOWER TOWN AND THE BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
Peter Allen, 224 Applewood, spoke in support of the proposed Brownfield Redevelopment
Authority resolution and distributed a drawing of the lower town area.
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J. P. DENOYER - PAY RAISE FOR CITY COUNCIL
J. P. Denoyer, 2016 Medford, #28, stated that the City should reject the proposed salary
increases of the Mayor and City Councilmembers.
GRETCHEN MCKERNAN - RESOLUTION TO JOIN WASHTENAW COUNTY
BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Gretchen McKernan, representing Atwell-Hicks Inc., 540 Avis Dr., Suite H, spoke in support
of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority resolution.
PATRICIA DENIG - RESOLUTION TO JOIN WASHTENAW COUNTY BROWNFIELD
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Patricia Denig, P.O. Box 8645, representing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, stated
that the City should join the Washtenaw County Redevelopment Authority.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
AMVEST ZONING (ORDINANCE NO. 52-01)
A public hearing was conducted on the proposed amendment to Chapter 55, rezoning of
1.12 acres from TWP (Township District) to O (Office District), Amvest property, 2058
South State Street. Notice of public hearing was published December 23, 2001.
There being no one present to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
AMVEST SITE PLAN
A public hearing was conducted on the proposed Amvest Site Plan, 1.12 acres, 2058 South
State Street. Notice of public hearing was published January 13, 2002.
There being no one present to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
JEFFERSON COURT ZONING (ORDINANCE NO. 53-01)
A public hearing was conducted on the proposed amendment to Chapter 55, rezoning of
0.98 acre from R2A ( Two-Family Dwelling District) to R1D (Single-Family Dwelling District),
Jefferson Court property, 2½ Jefferson Court. Notice of public hearing was published
December 23, 2001.
Ethel Potts, 1014 Elder St., stated that the R1D zoning is suitable for the
neighborhood. She asked that the zoning not be approved until the site plan
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and development agreement have been received.
Janice Hendrick, 8 Jefferson Court, stressed concern with the lack of
vehicular access to her property. She requested an easement in order to
have an accessible driveway.
Ed Kelley, 504 S. Seventh, presented an alternate plan developed by the
neighbors of Jefferson Court. The alternate plan shows a 60 ft. cul-de-sac
which the neighborhood favors.
Gloria Kitto Lewis, 2 Jefferson Court, had no objection to the rezoning plan.
She objected to the site plan, stating that there is a problem with traffic flow
and parking. (Statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Scott Munzel, land contract purchaser of 2½ Jefferson Court, stated that the
zoning was reduced from duplex to single-family, which is consistent with the
master plan and will eliminate the non-conforming use.
There being no one else present to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing recessed until
the February 4, 2002 regular session of Council.
JEFFERSON COURT AREA PLAN
A public hearing was conducted on the proposed Jefferson Court Area Plan, 0.98 acre, 2½
Jefferson Court. Notice of public hearing was published January 13, 2002.
Ethel Potts, 1015 Elder St., asked the City to find a means to retain the rightof-
way.
There being no one else present to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing recessed until
the February 4, 2002 regular session of Council.
PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAM AND FEE INCREASES
A public hearing was conducted on the proposed Parks and Recreation Department fee
increases for Buhr, Fuller, Mack and Veterans Memorial Swimming Pools, Golf Courses
and Fairview Cemetery. Notice of public hearing was published January 6, 2002.
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Steven Rapundalo, 3106 Bluett, chair of the Parks Advisory Commission,
addressed Council regarding the public pools and golf courses. The
increases are only one component of a broader effort to ensure that parks
and recreation services and programming are the most efficient and
affordable manner possible .
There being no one else present to speak, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
AGENDA APPROVED WITH CHANGES
Councilmember Carlberg moved that the agenda be approved with the following changes:
Correction: Amendment to Chapter 55, Jefferson Court Rezoning of 0.98 acre from
[TWP] R2A [(Township District)] (TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT) to
R1D (Single-Family Dwelling District), Jefferson Court Property, 2½ Jefferson
Court (Ordinance No. 53-01)
Revise: Amendment to Chapter 47, Section 4:14 - Street Occupancy Permits
(Ordinance No. 51-01) (Councilmember Easthope)
Revise: Resolution to Authorize Washtenaw County to Include the City of Ann Arbor
in the Zone of the Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
(Councilmembers Easthope and Higgins) (Postponed Jan. 7, 2002)
Revise: Resolution to Reject the Salary Increase of the Mayor and City
Councilmembers Recommended by the Local Officers Compensation
Commission (8 Votes Required)
Revise: Resolution to Approve Moratorium on Certain Street Occupancy Permits Until
March 1, 2002 (Councilmember Easthope)
Move: Resolution to Approve Amvest Site Plan, 1.12 acres, 2058 South State Street
(consider with Ordinance No. 52-01 - B-1)
Add: Resolution Authorizing Appointment of an Interim Director of the Solid Waste
Department (Administrator)
Add: Resolution to Postpone the Second Regular February Session of the Ann
Arbor City Council to February 21, 2002 (Mayor)
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
MINUTES OF JANUARY 7, 2002 APPROVED
Councilmember Robinson moved that the regular session minutes of January 7, 2002 be
approved as presented.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS REMOVED
With unanimous consent of Council, the following items were removed from the Consent
Agenda for consideration following the approval of the Consent Agenda:
Resolution Establishing Swimming Pool Fees for Buhr, Fuller, Mack
And Veterans memorial Swimming Pools (Parks and Recreation);
Resolution to Establish 2002 Fees and Charges for Department of Parks and
Recreation Facilities Golf Courses (Parks and Recreation); and
Resolution to Amend Fairview Cemetery Fees (Parks and Recreation).
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED
Councilmember Easthope moved that the following Consent Agenda items be approved as
presented:
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R-24-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER TO
VOLLMAN FORD FOR THE PURCHASE OF
FIVE POLICE VEHICLES
(STATE OF MICHIGAN BID)
Whereas, Vollman Ford of Portland, Michigan submitted the lowest responsible bid
to the State of Michigan, at $20,935.00 per vehicle;
Whereas, Sufficient funds are budgeted in the 2001-2002 Motor Equipment funds for
the purchase of five new police patrol vehicles; and
Whereas, Vollman Ford received Human Rights approval on December 28, 2001;
RESOLVED, That a purchase order be issued to Vollman Ford in the amount of
$104,675.00 for the purchase of five 2002 Ford Crown Victoria Police Patrol Vehicles from
the 2001-2002 Motor Equipment Fund (State of Michigan Bid; $104,675.00); and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take the necessary actions
to implement this resolution.
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R-25-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING, L.L.C. FOR THE BROADWAY
BRIDGES RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Whereas, It is necessary to retain the services of a professional consulting
engineering firm to assist the City of Ann Arbor with reviewing the construction plans,
specifications, and cost estimates for the Broadway Bridges Reconstruction Project; and
Whereas, The professional engineering firm of Infrastructure Engineering, L.L.C. has
submitted to the City a proposal for the necessary services, setting forth the services to be
performed by said firm, and the payments to be made by the City therefore, all of which are
agreeable to the City;
RESOLVED, That a professional services agreement with Infrastructure
Engineering, L.L.C. in the amount of $70,000.00 be approved;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute
said agreement, after approval as to form by the City Attorney and approval as to
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substance by the City Administrator; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take the necessary
administrative actions to implement this resolution.
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R-26-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE ICMA-RC SECTION 457 MODEL DEFERRED
COMPENSATION PLAN AND TRUST DOCUMENT
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2002
Whereas, On October 20, 1975, the City of Ann Arbor adopted the Ann Arbor
Employees' Deferred Compensation Plan to provide eligible employees with taxadvantaged
means of saving for retirement serviced by multi-providers;
Whereas, In 1999 the City of Ann Arbor moved from a multi-provider to a single
provider of services in an effort to provide participants expanded investment options at an
administrative saving; and
Whereas, The Deferred Compensation Administrative Board is recommending the
adoption its single provider's ICMA-RC Section 457 Model Deferred Compensation Plan
and Trust Document to replace the Ann Arbor Employees' Deferred Compensation Plan;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Council approve the adoption of the ICMA-RC
Section 457 Model Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust effective January 1, 2002; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to execute all necessary
documents to implement the adoption of the ICMA-RC Section 457 Model Deferred
Compensation Plan and Trust Document.
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8 Council - January 22, 2002
R-27-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF ONE KUBOTA
TRACTOR WITH SWEEPSTER BROOM FROM DEER CREEK, INC.,
BID NO. 3525
Whereas, The Purchasing Division solicited bids for one, 48" Kubota Tractor with
Sweepster Broom for the Department of Parks and Recreation, Park Operations Division;
Whereas, Deer Creek Sales, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of
$39,665.00, and has Human Rights approval as of January 10, 2002; and
Whereas; Funds are budgeted and are available in the FY2001-2002 Park
Maintenance and Repair Millage;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Council approve awarding bid #3525 to Deer
Creek Sales, Inc. in the amount of $39,665.00 for one Kubota Tractor with Sweepster
Broom.
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R-28-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A HYDRAULIC
EXCAVATOR, FROM BUCK & KNOBBY EQUIPMENT CO. INC.,
BID NO. 3515
Whereas, The Water Utilities Department needs to purchase a replacement for a
1994 Loader/backhoe;
Whereas, After the use of a number of demonstration machines, it was found an
excavator is more effective in some uses than a loader/backhoe;
Whereas, Buck & Knobby Co., Inc. of Ottawa Lake, Michigan 49267 was the lowest
responsible bidder, Bid No. 3515; and
Whereas, Buck & Knobby Co., Inc. received Human Rights approval on December
5, 2001;
RESOLVED, That City Council authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Buck &
Knobby Co., Inc. for the purchase of a hydraulic excavator in the amount of $66,617.26;
and
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RESOLVED, That $66,617.26 be paid from the Fiscal Year 01/02 Stormwater
System Budget.
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R-29-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE STREET CLOSINGS FOR THE
2002 ANN ARBOR ART FAIR
Whereas, The 2002 Ann Arbor Art Fair dates are July 17 through 20, 2002 and the
three Art Fair organizations, the Main Street Area Association, the South University Area
Association and the Washtenaw Non-Profits have requested street closings and related
services from the City to permit a successful event;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the following streets be closed, barricaded,
and parking be prohibited from Tuesday, July 16 at 6:00 A.M. through Sunday, July 21 at
2:00 P.M. for the 2002 Ann Arbor Art Fair:
LIBERTY STREET from South State Street to Ashley. Ashley Street, Fourth
Avenue, Fifth Avenue, and Division will remain open to through traffic. The
Washtenaw Non-Profits will occupy Liberty between Fifth Avenue and 200
feet west of Division Street.
NORTH UNIVERSITY from Thayer to State Street.
WILLIAM STREET from State Street to Thompson. The barricade at
Thompson will be staffed by Art Fair members at all times.
JEFFERSON from Maynard to Thompson. The barricade at Thompson will
be staffed by Art Fair members to allow authorized vehicles access to the
University of Michigan facilities along Jefferson and Maynard.
SOUTH UNIVERSITY from Washtenaw to Tappan. Forest will remain open
to through traffic.
MAIN STREET from the south side of Huron to the north side of William
Street. Huron, Washington, and William Streets will remain open to through
traffic.
THOMPSON from Liberty to the parking structure entrance/exit.
MAYNARD from Liberty to Jefferson. In regard to this area:
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1. The Maynard Street exit/entrance to the parking structure will be
closed in order to relieve vehicle congestion in the area and to ensure
pedestrian safety.
2. A barricade will be located at the north edge of the parking lot
entrance to the Betsey Barber Dormitory and will be staffed by Art Fair
members.
SOUTH STATE STREET from Washington to South University. State Street
will be closed to general traffic from South University to Madison, however,
local traffic and service vehicles will be permitted to enter/exit.
EAST UNIVERSITY from South University to Willard. Booth sections will be
stored on the sidewalk at the intersection of East and South University. Set
up for the information booth will occur Monday night (July 15) at this
intersection.
CHURCH STREET from Willard Street on the south to the entrance to the
University of Michigan parking lot on the north;
RESOLVED, That parking be prohibited on both sides of Tappan between South
University and Monroe and on Monroe between Tappan and East University to facilitate
AATA shuttle bus service and operations;
RESOLVED, That the City comply with the requests of the Art Fair organizations, the
Main Street Area Association, the South University Area Association and the Washtenaw
Non-Profits as outlined in the communications to the Mayor and City Council; and
RESOLVED, That the City Council reduce the street occupancy fees to $300.00 for
the portion of Liberty Street occupied by the Washtenaw Non-Profits.
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Council - January 22, 2002 11
R-30-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND OPERATIONS OF
PARKING METERS FOR THE ANN ARBOR SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA (ESTIMATED $430.00 REVENUE LOSS) AND
TO WAIVE METER BAG DEPOSIT FEES
Whereas, The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra will present special performances at
the Michigan Theater on Thursday, March 7 and Friday, March 8, 2002 at 10:15 a.m. and
12:30 p.m.;
Whereas, Sixty-six hundred children from Southeastern Michigan will arrive in over
60 school buses to attend these performances; and
Whereas, The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra has requested the bagging of 33
metered parking spaces near the Michigan Theater to facilitate the orderly and safe delivery
and pick-up of these students;
RESOLVED, City Council support the event by approving the suspending of
operations of parking meters as requested and waiving of the meter bag deposit fees of
$390.00.
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R-31-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION DIRECTING STAFF TO DRAFT A CABLE TELEVISION
REQUEST FOR RENEWAL PROPOSAL AND APPROVING A FRANCHISE
EXTENSION AGREEMENT TO ACCOMMODATE RENEWAL
UNDER THE "FORMAL PROCESS" ESTABLISHED IN THE CABLE
COMMUNICATIONS POLICY ACT OF 1984
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor is a duly recognized local franchising authority for
cable television services subject to the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, and local
ordinances;
Whereas, The expiration of the franchise term with current franchisee Comcast
Cablevision of the South, Inc. (Comcast), is May 8, 2002;
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Whereas, In 1997 the City initiated a cable franchise renewal proceeding under the
formal process specified in Section 626 of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984,
as amended ("Cable Act"), 47 U.S.C. 546, while concurrently pursuing franchise renewal
through informal negotiations;
Whereas, The protracted cable television franchise renewal process has been
delayed by two franchise transfers;
Whereas, Informal negotiations with the current franchisee have proven
unproductive; and
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor Cable Communications Commission has
expressed concern regarding the lack of progress in informal negotiations, Comcast's
ability to meet mandated reporting requirements, and Comcast's ability or desire to meet
the current and future cable related needs of Ann Arbor subscribers;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the Cable Television Franchise Extension
Agreement dated January 22, 2002 that extends the term of Comcast's cable television
franchise to December 31, 2002 for the purpose of creating appropriate time to
accommodate renewal under the formal process established in the Cable Communications
Policy Act of 1984; and
RESOLVED, That City Council direct the City Administrator and staff to develop a
"Request For Renewal Proposal" to be issued to Comcast upon completion of City Council
review.
The question being the foregoing Consent Agenda items as presented, on a voice vote the
Mayor declared the motion carried.
R-32-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SWIMMING POOL FEES FOR
BUHR, FULLER, MACK AND VETERANS MEMORIAL SWIMMING POOLS
Whereas, Revenue generated from admission, season pass and swim team fees at
Buhr, Fuller, Mack and Veterans Memorial Swimming Pools provides significant subsidy to
each of the facility's operations;
Whereas, A review of current rate policies was conducted and the goal of setting an
equitable fee policy differentiating between resident and non-resident was established;
Whereas, Comparative analysis of other similar facilities has been provided;
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Whereas, The Department of Parks and Recreation seeks to establish the highest
level of self-support possible for each facility operation within the goals and mission of the
Department; and
Whereas, The Parks Advisory and Recreation Advisory Commissions reviewed and
approved the proposed fees at the December 2001 meetings;
RESOLVED, That the attached swimming pool fee schedule be adopted and be
effective starting March 1, 2002 and remain active unless modified.
PROPOSED SWIMMING POOL FEES
Effective March 1, 2002
Daily Admission Fees
Summer Daily Admission Fees for Outdoor Pools (Buhr, Fuller, Veterans):
Proposed
Current 2002
Resident:
Adult $ 3.50 $ 4.00
Youth/senior $ 3.00 $ 3.50
Family* $10.00 $12.00
Non-resident Park User Fee $ 0.00 $ 1.00/person
*only during family swim times
Year-round Daily Admission Fee for Mack Pool:
Proposed
2001 2002
Resident:
Adult $2.50 $3.00
Youth/senior $1.50 $2.00
Family * $6.00 $8.00
Non-resident Park User Fee $0.00 $ .75/person
*Only during family swim times
Season Pass Fees
Summer Season Pass Rates for Buhr, Fuller, Mack, Veterans:
Proposed
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Current 2002
Resident:
Adult $ 90.00 $ 105.00
Youth/Senior $ 65.00 $ 80.00
Family $165.00 $215.00
Non Resident:
Adult $110.00 $130.00
Youth/Senior $ 78.00 $100.00
Family $198.00 $270.00
Winter Season Pass Rates for Mack Pool Only:
Proposed
Current 2002
Resident:
Adult $ 78.00 $ 95.00
Youth/senior $ 55.00 $ 60.00
Family (based on family rate) $132.00 $175.00
Non Resident:
Adult $ 95.00 $120.00
Youth/senior $ 70.00 $ 75.00
Family (based on family rate) $165.00 $215.00
Summer Swim Team Fee for Buhr and Veterans Pools:
Proposed
2001 2002
Resident - youth $45.00 ($1.07/hr) $50.00 ($1.19/hr)
Non Resident - youth $45.00 ($1.07/hr) $62.00 ($1.48/hr)
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R-33-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH 2002 FEES AND CHARGES FOR DEPARTMENT
OF PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES GOLF COURSES
Whereas, The Department of Parks and Recreation recommends the proposed fees
for 2002 to achieve specific levels of golf course self-support, and allow funds in the
enterprise fund sufficient to repay Building Authority Bonds and complete additional golf
course capital improvement projects;
Whereas, A review of current rate policies was conducted and the goal of setting an
equitable fee policy differentiating between resident and non-resident was established;
Whereas, Comparative analysis of comparable golf courses has been provided;
Whereas, The Department of Parks and Recreation has been directed to implement
policies to achieve levels of self-support for the Recreation Facility Enterprise Fund of
100% level of self-support; and
Whereas, The Parks Advisory and Recreation Advisory Commissions reviewed and
approved the proposed fees at the December 2001 meetings;
RESOLVED, That the attached golf course fee schedule be adopted and be effective
with the start of the 2002 season and remain active unless modified.
City of Ann Arbor
Proposed 2002 Golf Fee
City of Ann Arbor
Proposed 2002 Golf Fees
DAILY RATES
Huron Hills Leslie Park
Actual Proposed Actual Proposed
2001 2002 2001 2002
Weekday 9 $10.50 $12.50 $15.00 $17.00
Weekday 18 $17.00 $20.00 $24.00 $28.00
Friday 9 Na na na $18.00
Friday 18 Na na na $30.00
Weekend 9/Holiday $11.50 $14.00 $16.00 $19.00
Weekend 18/Holiday $18.00 $22.00 $27.00 $32.00
Twilight $9.00 $11.00 $13.00 $15.00
9 Hole Junior* $8.00 $9.00 $10.50 $12.00
18 Hole Junior* $12.00 $13.00 $14.50 $16.00
9 Hole Senior* $8.00 $9.00 $10.50 $12.00
18 Hole Senior* $12.00 $13.00 $14.50 $16.00
9 Hole Cart NA NA $12.00 $12.00
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18 Hole Cart NA NA $24.00 $24.00
9 Hole Single Cart NA NA $6.50 $6.00
18 Hole Single Cart NA NA $13.00 $12.00
Senior 9 Hole Cart* NA NA $9.00 $9.00
Senior 18 Hole Cart* NA NA $18.00 $18.00
Senior 9 Hole Single Cart* NA NA $4.50 $4.50
Senior 18 Hole Single Cart* NA NA $9.00 $9.00
9 Hole Pull Cart $2.00 $2.00 $2.00 $2.00
18 Hole Pull Cart $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00
9 Hole Disabled Cart $8.00 $8.00 $8.00 $8.00
18 Hole Disabled Cart $13.00 $13.00 $13.00 $13.00
9 Hole Club Rental $7.50 $7.50 $7.50 $7.50
18 Hole Club Rental $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00
9 Hole Junior* w/ hhgc pass $2.00 $2.00 na na
18 Hole Junior* w/ hhgc pass $4.00 $4.00 na na
Non-resident User Fee $1.00 $2.00 $3.50 $4.00
*not good on holidays or
weekends
City of Ann Arbor
Proposed 2002 Golf Fees
SEASON PASS RATES
Pass 1 - Season pass good only for Huron Hills
Golf Course
Pre Season Discount
(March 1st - 14th)
Resident Non-Resident
Actual Proposed Actual Proposed
2001 2002 2001 2002
5 day* $555.00 $720.00 $700.00 $800.00
7 day $585.00 $792.00 $740.00 $872.00
Youth* (17 & under) $100.00 $100.00 $500.00 $585.00
Senior* (60 & older) $340.00 $429.00 $500.00 $585.00
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Rounds of golf required to cover cost of
pass:
Resident Non-Resident
Actual Proposed Actual Proposed
2001 2002 2001 2002
5 day* (rate/wkday 18) 32.65 36.00 38.89 39.00
7 day (rate/wkend 18) 32.50 36.00 38.95 39.00
Youth* (rate /jr 18) NA NA 38.46 39.00
Senior*(rate/sr 18) 28.33 33.00 38.46 39.00
Regular Sales
(March 15th - end of season)
Resident Non-Resident
Actual Proposed Actual Proposed
2001 2002 2001 2002
5 day* $595.00 $760.00 $745.00 $842.00
7 day $660.00 $836.00 $825.00 $918.00
Youth* (17 & under) $100.00 $100.00 $530.00 $615.00
Senior* (60 & older) $360.00 $455.00 $530.00 $615.00
Rounds of golf required to cover pass:
Actual Proposed Actual Proposed
2001 2002 2001 2002
5 day* (rate/wkday 18) 35.00 38.00 41.39 41.00
7 day (rate/wkend 18) 36.67 38.00 43.42 41.00
Youth* (rate/jr 18) NA NA 40.77 41.00
Senior* (rate/sr 18) 30.00 35.00 40.77 41.00
*weekdays only, excluding holidays
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Pass 2 - Season pass good for
both Huron Hills and Leslie Park
Pre Season Discount
(March 1st - 14th)
Resident Non-Resident
Actual Proposed Actual Proposed
2001 2002 2001 2002
5 day* $790.00 $1,008.00 $1,045.00 $1,248.00
7 day $850.00 $1,152.00 $1,105.00 $1,404.00
Youth* (17 & under) $445.00 $528.00 $670.00 $780.00
Senior* (60 & older) $445.00 $528.00 $670.00 $780.00
Rounds of golf required to cover
pass:
Actual Proposed Actual Proposed
2001 2002 2001 2002
5 day (rate/wkday 18) 32.92 36.00 38.00 39.00
7 day (rate/wkend 18) 31.48 36.00 36.23 39.00
Youth (rate/jr 18) 30.69 33.00 37.22 39.00
Senior (rate/sr 18) 30.69 33.00 37.22 39.00
Regular Sales
(March 15th - end of season)
Resident Non-Resident
Actual Proposed Actual Proposed
2001 2002 2001 2002
5 day* $840.00 $1,064.00 $1,105.00 $1,312.00
7 day $925.00 $1,216.00 $1,210.00 $1,476.00
Youth* (17 & under) $480.00 $560.00 $725.00 $820.00
Senior* (60 & older) $480.00 $560.00 $725.00 $820.00
Rounds of golf required to cover
pass:
Actual Proposed Actual Proposed
2001 2002 2001 2002
5 day (rate/wkday 18) 35.00 38.00 40.18 41.00
7 day (rate/wkend 18) 34.26 38.00 39.67 41.00
Youth (rate/jr 18) 33.10 35.00 40.28 41.00
Senior (rate/sr 18) 33.10 35.00 40.28 41.00
*weekdays only, excluding
holidays
Councilmember Reid moved that the resolution be adopted.
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On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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R-34-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO AMEND FAIRVIEW CEMETERY FEES
Whereas, The Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for the
supervision and maintenance of Fairview Cemetery;
Whereas, Fairview Cemetery is established as a perpetual care responsibility;
Whereas, The perpetual maintenance, operating costs and contractual services are
increasing; and
Whereas, The current fees are well below present costs and industry averages;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the attached Fairview Cemetery fees.
Proposed Fairview Cemetery Fees
Resident Non Resident
Sale of Space
Full Grave
$500.00 $600.00
Sale of Space
Cremains
$250.00 $300.00
Interment
Full Grave
$400.00 $500.00
Interment
Cremains Grave
$250.00 $300.00
Disinterment
Cremains Grave
$500.00 $600.00
A portion of the fees for grave sales goes into the perpetual care fund which is set up to
cover costs on maintaining the cemetery after all the lots are sold and there is no source of
revenue at the cemetery. The fee increase will add to this fund as well.
Councilmember Reid moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
52-01 APPROVED
AMVEST 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 1.12 acres, located at 2058 South State Street,
from TWP (Township District) to O (Office District). (The complete text of Ordinance 52-01
is on file in the City Clerk's Office).
Councilmember Carlberg moved that the ordinance be adopted at second reading.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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R-39-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMVEST SITE PLAN, 1.12 ACRES,
2058 SOUTH STATE STREET
A communication was received from the City Planning Commission transmitting its
recommendation of approval of the proposed Amvest Site Plan, 1.12 acres, 2058 South
State Street.
Whereas, Amvest Property Management, Inc. has requested site plan approval in
order to construct a 6,800-square foot addition onto the west side of the existing office
building at 2058 South State Street;
Whereas, The Ann Arbor City Planning Commission, on August 7, 2001,
recommended approval of the site plan;
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Whereas, The contemplated development will comply with all applicable state, local
and federal law, ordinances, standards and regulations;
Whereas, The development would limit the disturbance of natural features to the
minimum necessary to allow a reasonable use of the land, applying criteria for reviewing a
natural features statement of impact set forth in this Chapter; and
Whereas, The development would not cause a public or private nuisance and would
not have a detrimental effect on the public health, safety or welfare;
RESOLVED, That City Council approve the Amvest Site Plan, subject to the
restriction of phosphorous fertilizers on turf.
Councilmember Carlberg moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
51-01 APPROVED
STREET OCCUPANCY PERMITS
An Ordinance to Amend Section 4:14 of Chapter 47
of Title IV of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor
(The complete text of Ordinance 51-01 is on file in the City Clerk's Office).
Councilmember Easthope moved that the ordinance be approved at first reading.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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2-02 APPROVED
LOPEZ 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 0.38 acre, located south of Valley Drive
between Pinewood and Glenwood, from TWP (Township District) to R1D (Single-Family
Dwelling District). (The complete text of Ordinance 2-02 is on file in the City Clerk's Office).
Councilmember Carlberg moved that the ordinance be approved at first reading.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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3-02 APPROVED
McCANN 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 0.21 acre, located at 871 North Maple Road,
from TWP (Township District) to R1D (Single-Family Dwelling District). (The complete text
of Ordinance 3-02 is on file in the City Clerk's Office).
Councilmember Carlberg moved that the ordinance be approved at first reading.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
R-35-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE WASHTENAW COUNTY
TO INCLUDE THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR IN THE ZONE OF THE
WASHTENAW COUNTY BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Whereas, The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners has established the
Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (the "WCBRA") and has adopted
the Brownfield Redevelopment Plan for Washtenaw County (the "Plan"), which facilitates
the implementation of plans relating to the identification and treatment of environmentallydistressed
areas within the County of Washtenaw, pursuant to and in accordance with the
provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Act, being Act 381 of the Public Acts
of the State of Michigan of 1996, as amended (the "Act");
Whereas, The Act requires the explicit consent of each local governmental unit to be
included in the Authority Zone, and that the County resolution included a provision that the
Proposed Brownfield Redevelopment Zone will include all local governmental units within
the County that pass a resolution approving the inclusion of the Brownfield Redevelopment
Zone;
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor Environmental Commission passed a resolution
supporting the City's inclusion in the Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment
Authority Zone;
Whereas, The Ann Arbor City Council has determined that it is in the best interests
of the public to promote the redevelopment of environmentally-distressed areas in the City
of Ann Arbor, and in order to do so, to facilitate the implementation of Brownfield plans
relating to the designation and treatment of environmentally-distressed areas by including
the City of Ann Arbor in the Brownfield Redevelopment Zone;
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor did not support the weakening of Michigan's
environmental cleanup criteria, that resulted from the 1995 amendments to the Michigan
Environmental Response Act, now codified as Part 201 of the Michigan Natural Resources
and Environmental Protection Act, MCLA 324.20101, et seq.; and
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor believes that it should seek to impose stricter
cleanup standards or criteria in return for tax benefits that may be granted in accordance
with the Act and the Plan to the developer of an Eligible Property;
RESOLVED, That the Ann Arbor City Council supports inclusion into the Washtenaw
County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, provided that the City of Ann Arbor review
and approve each project and select the level of cleanup standards that are applied to the
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project sites that are in the Ann Arbor city limits and those identified properties that are
expected to be annexed into the City of Ann Arbor prior to any approvals by the Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority;
RESOLVED, That the cleanup standards for redevelopment projects in the City of
Ann Arbor be based on the more restrictive of either the state environmental cleanup
standards prior to the enactment of Part 201 of the Natural Resources and Environmental
Protection Act (i.e., P. A. 307 standards), the Residential and Commercial 1 standards
under Part 201 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act;
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator develop an implementation procedure for
project approval for the program in cooperation with the Washtenaw County Brownfield
Authority, to be utilized by the City to ensure compliance with the stricter cleanup standards
and that such procedure be reviewed by the Environmental Commission and be approved
by the City Council prior to the approval of any project; and
RESOLVED, That the Ann Arbor City Council hereby explicitly includes the City of
Ann Arbor in the Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Zone and directs
the City Administrator to take the necessary steps to finalize this inclusion.
Councilmember Higgins moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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R-36-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002
FROM THE UNOBLIGATED FUND BALANCE OF THE MULTI-YEAR
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FUND
Whereas, The City Council approved the spending of $2,896,460.00 from the
Technology Fund on the Advantage Financial and Financial HRMS application by
resolution R-326-8-01 over two fiscal years 2001-2002 and 2002-2003;
Whereas, The Information Services Technology Department (ITSD), Finance, and
Budget Departments performed an analysis on expenditures through the fiscal year 2001-
2002, and determined a fund shortage for the Technology Fund and the schedule for
expenses for AMS exceeded the budget for fiscal year 2001-2002, yet did not exceed the
total project budget; and
Whereas, The Finance and Budget Department identified an unobligated fund
balance of $427,235.00 from the Multi-Year Technology Fund Balance as of June 30, 2001;
RESOLVED, That City Council authorize the appropriation of $427,235.00 from
Multi-Year Technology Fund Balance to Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Budget.
Councilmember Woods moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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R-37-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO REJECT THE SALARY INCREASES OF THE
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCILMEMBERS RECOMMENDED BY
THE LOCAL OFFICERS COMPENSATION COMMISSION
Whereas, The Local Officers Compensation Commission was established by Home
Rule City ordinance to determine the salaries of each local elected official;
Whereas, The current salary for the Mayor is $18,800.00 per year and the current
salary for Council Members is $9,800.00 per year;
Whereas, On January 4, 2002, the Local Officers Compensation Commission filed
their determination with the City Clerk's office increasing the salary for the Mayor to
$22,300.00 and the salary for Council Members to $11,950.00 which shall become the
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salary of the respective local elected officials effective thirty (30) days following its filing with
the City Clerk unless rejected by resolution of City Council adopted by 2/3 of its members;
Whereas, If the determination of the Local Officers Compensation Commission is
rejected, the existing salary shall prevail; and
Whereas, It is the intent of this Council to take a leadership role in helping contain
the cost of local government;
RESOLVED, That the City Council rejects the determination of the Local Officers
Compensation Commission, filed January 4, 2002, to increase the salaries of the Mayor
and Council Members.
Councilmember Easthope moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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R-38-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE MORATORIUM ON CERTAIN STREET
OCCUPANCY PERMITS UNTIL MARCH 1, 2002
Whereas, The Chapter 47 regulations on street sidewalk occupancy are before City
Council for potential revision;
Whereas, The revisions include provisions relating to the fees, timing and procedural
processes used for the applications;
Whereas, The revisions will become effective March 1, 2002 if successfully passed;
and
Whereas, Persons obtaining sidewalk occupancy permits prior to that time could be
placed in a position of non-conformance to the rules;
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RESOLVED, That a moratorium be placed upon the issuing of any sidewalk
occupancy permit for purposes involving sales of goods and services until March 1, 2002.
Councilmember Easthope moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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R-40-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EASEMENT FOR PEDESTRIAN ACCESS
FROM ST. PAUL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 3630 PLATT ROAD
Whereas, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, a Michigan Ecclesiastical corporation,
is the owner in fee simple of property located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Washtenaw County,
Michigan, as described in Washtenaw County Records at Liber 1400, Page 181, recorded
on September 4, 1974, Washtenaw County Register of Deeds;
Whereas, A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of St. Paul Missionary Baptist
Church, dated October 2, 2001, authorized the delivery of an easement to the City for
pedestrian access for public sidewalks; and
Whereas, St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church has delivered an easement to the City
for pedestrian access for public sidewalks along the west side of Platt Road, to run with the
land and burden the respective property perpetually, being more particularly described as
follows:
Variable width area encompassing 659.40 square feet of the following
described parcel:
Commencing at the E quarter post of the Section; thence S 586.50 feet in the
E line of Section for a PLACE OF BEGINNING; thence deflecting 89° 10' to
the right 300.0 feet; thence deflecting 90° 50' to the right 141.0 feet; thence
deflecting 90° 50' to the left to a point on the W line of the E half of SE
Quarter; thence S 15 rods in the W line of the E half of SE Quarter; thence S
15 rods in W line of E half of SE Quarter; thence E 30 rods; thence N 106.50
rods feet in the E line of Section to the PLACE OF BEGINNING, being a part
of the E ½ of SE ¼ of Section 10,
T3S, R6E, Washtenaw County, Michigan, Pittsfield Township, now City of
Ann Arbor, State of Michigan. Also known as 3630 Platt Road.
RESOLVED, That said easement be hereby accepted.
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Councilmember Carlberg moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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R-41-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING EASEMENT FOR PEDESTRIAN
ACCESS FROM REINBOW INVESTMENTS L.L.C - 2400 S. HURON PARKWAY
Whereas, ReinBow Investments, L.L.C, a Michigan limited liability company, is the
owner in fee simple of property located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Washtenaw County,
Michigan, as described in Washtenaw County Records at Liber 3967, Page 616, on
September 12, 2000, Washtenaw County Register of Deeds;
Whereas, The Members of ReinBow Investments LLC, a Michigan limited liability
company, on January 11, 2002, authorized the grant of the easement to the City; and
Whereas, ReinBow Investments LLC, a Michigan limited liability company, has
delivered an easement to the City for pedestrian access for sidewalks along the
northwesterly side of South Huron Parkway, to run with the land and burden the respective
property perpetually, being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the W ¼ corner of Section 2, T3S, R6E, City of Ann
Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan; thence N00° 32' 30" W 65.96 feet
along the W line of said Section 2 and the centerline of Platt Road (66.00
feet wide); thence N89° 27' 30" E 33.00 feet; thence northeasterly 126.42
feet along the northwesterly right-of-way line of S. Huron Parkway and arc of
a non-tangential curve to the right, with a radius of 536.95 feet, having a
central angle of 13° 29' 24", and a chord bearing N37° 27' 08" E 126.13 feet
to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence N45° 48' 10" W 2.00 feet; thence
N39° 29' 09" E 53.09 feet; thence N58° 55' 16" E 92.92 feet; thence S30°
26' 25" E 2.00 feet; thence southwesterly 143.97 feet along the said
northwesterly right-of-way line of S. Huron Parkway and arc of a nontangential
curve to the left, with a radius of 536.95 feet, having a central
angle of 15° 21' 45", and a chord bearing S51° 52' 42" W 143.54 feet to the
POINT OF BEGINNING. Being a part of the NW ¼ of said Section 2, T3S,
R6E, City of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Subject to
easements and restrictions of record, if any.
RESOLVED, That said easement be hereby accepted.
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Councilmember Carlberg moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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R-42-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT REIMBURSEMENT FROM NICOLE ENERGY
FOR NATURAL GAS COSTS AND APPROPRIATE THESE FUNDS TO
SUPPORT CONTINUED RESEARCH ON ELECTRICITY DEREGULATION SAVINGS
Whereas, The City of Ann Arbor entered into a contract with Nicole Energy Services
to supply natural gas to 48 City facilities from April 1, 2000 through May 30, 2001;
Whereas, Nicole Energy Services defaulted on the contract to supply natural gas to
the City in January, 2001, causing the City to incur extra costs for the purchase of natural
gas over the remainder of the contract period;
Whereas, Energy Office interns researched City natural gas bills and determined
that the total financial harm to the City from the default was $3413.48;
Whereas, The City Administrator communicated this in a letter to Nicole Energy
Services dated July 24, 2001;
Whereas, Follow up by Energy Office staff has resulted in Nicole Energy Services
providing the City with a check for $4,000.00 to cover City losses plus a bonus in
appreciation for the professional way City staff handled this issue without resorting to legal
remedies;
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Whereas, The City did not over spend its natural gas budget for FY 2000-2001;
Whereas, The Energy Office is currently evaluating bids to purchase electricity on
the open market and expects to save the City between $150,000.00 and $250,000.00
depending on the successful bidder and the City's ability to thoroughly analyze potential
cost savings across all City electricity users;
Whereas, Access to interns has allowed the Energy Office to perform the analysis
necessary to pursue these funds and begin to evaluate electricity bid savings for the City;
Whereas, Appropriating these funds for use by the Energy Office for Temporary pay
will enable the employment of a half-time intern for the remainder of this fiscal year; and
Whereas, The FY 2001-2002 budget for interns (temporary pay) for the Energy
Office was reduced from $10,400.00 (one half-time position at $10/hr) to $6,843.00;
RESOLVED, That the City of Ann Arbor accept the $4000.00 reimbursement from
Nicole Energy Services; and
RESOLVED, That the City of Ann Arbor appropriate the $4000.00 for Environmental
Coordination Services specifically to fund intern support for the energy office for the rest of
this fiscal year.
Councilmember Herrell moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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R-43-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF PURCHASE
ORDERS TO FLOYDS RIGGING AND RTD MANUFACTURING
AND APPROVE A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
FOR REPAIR OF SUPERIOR HYDROPOWER GENERATION EQUIPMENT
Whereas, It is necessary to perform repair of Superior Hydropower Generation
equipment;
Whereas, The services of Floyds Rigging are needed to provide the equipment and
personnel for removal, transportation and re-installation associated with the repair
of Superior Hydropower Generation equipment and cost of these services is $25,000.00;
Whereas, On November 8, 2001 Council approved total purchase of services in the
amount of $24,320.00 from RTD Manufacturing, Inc. for repairs and machining of shafts
and other parts of the Superior Hydropower Generation equipment;
Whereas, Subsequent to November 8, 2001, additional work needed to be
performed by RTD Manufacturing, Inc. to complete repair of the shaft and other parts of the
Superior Hydropower Generation equipment and the cost of these additional services by
RTD manufacturing, Inc. is $19,680.00;
Whereas, Additional funds are needed for alignment, reprogramming and
miscellaneous parts and the cost of these additional services is approximately $10,320.00;
Whereas, These repairs were not anticipated when the Hydropower Budget for the
current fiscal year was approved;
Whereas, On June 6, 2001, the Personnel/Human Rights Department approved
RTD Manufacturing, Inc. for this work; and
Whereas, On October 2, 2001, the Personnel/Human Rights Department approved
Floyd's Rigging for this work;
RESOLVED, That Council approve $25,000.00 for Floyds Rigging for its services
associated with repair of the Superior Hydropower Generation equipment, that the and total
amount of the purchase order to Floyds Rigging be increased to $32,000.00;
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RESOLVED, That Council approve $19,680.00 for additional repair work performed
by RTD manufacturing, and that the total amount of the purchase order to RTD
Manufacturing be increased to $44,000.00; and
RESOLVED, That a supplemental appropriation of $55,000.00 to the FY 2001/02
Hydropower Budget from the fund balance of the Hydropower System be made for repair of
the Superior Hydropower Generation equipment.
Councilmember Higgins moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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R-44-1-02 APPROVED
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPOINTMENT OF AN INTERIM
DIRECTOR OF THE SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENT
Whereas, John F. Newman, Solid Waste Department Director, will retire effective
February 2, 2002;
Whereas, The recruitment process for a new director will not be completed by
February 2, 2002, therefore an Interim Director needs to be appointed;
Whereas, Bryan Weinert has served as Manager of Resource Recovery for a
number of years and has filled in for the director numerous times in the past and is capable
of managing the Solid Waste Department; and
Whereas, The Interim City Administrator recommends the appointment of Bryan
Weinert as Interim Director of Solid Waste;
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and Council approve the appointment of Bryan Weinert
as Interim Director of the Solid Waste Department, effective February 2, 2002, until a new
director is employed, and that Mr. Weinert be compensated during this interim period in
accordance with the adopted Executive Pay Plan.
Councilmember Woods moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
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R-45-1-02 APPROVED
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RESOLUTION TO POSTPONE THE SECOND REGULAR FEBRUARY
SESSION OF THE ANN ARBOR CITY COUNCIL TO
FEBRUARY 21, 2002
Whereas, President's Day, a legal holiday is the third Monday of the month;
RESOLVED, That the second Regular Session of the Ann Arbor City Council for the
month of February 2002 be postponed until 7:30 pm on Thursday, February 21, 2002.
Councilmember Carlberg moved that the resolution be adopted.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
None.
COUNCIL PROPOSED BUSINESS
None.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
APPOINTMENTS APPROVED
Mayor Hieftje recommended the following appointments at the January 7, 2002 regular
session of Council:
Board of Review
Doris S. Peterson (Re-appointment)
593 Landings Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Term: January 22, 2002 - January 21, 2005
Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees
Stefani Carter (Re-appointment)
725 Newport Place
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Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Term: January 22, 2002 - January 21, 2005
Historic District Commission
Susan Wineberg
712 E. Ann Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Term: January 22, 2002 - January 21, 2005
Recreation Advisory Commission
Monique (Niki) Wardner (Re-appointment)
2921 Overridge Dr.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Term: January 22,2002 - August 31, 2005
Jill Thacher (Fill a Vacancy)
1108 Belmar Place
Ann Arbor, Mi 48103
Term: January 22, 2002 - August 31, 2005
Louis DeLone (Replace Jonas Kieffer due to resignation)
3276 Bluett
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Term: January 22, 2002 - August 31, 2005
James Carl D'Amour (Replace Donna Phillips due to resignation)
1523 Natalie Lane, Apt. 204
Ann Arbor, Mi 48105
Term: January 22, 2002 - August 31, 2005
Councilmember Herrell moved that Council concur with the recommendations of the Mayor.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
Community Development Executive Committee
Per the unanimous request of the Committee, Council is requested to waive the
residency requirement for Iketa Cantu Hinojose until June so that she may
participate in the Proposal Process.
Councilmember Higgins moved that Council concur with the recommendation of the Mayor
to waive the residency requirement for Iketa Cantu Hinojose, Community Development
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Executive Committee, so that she may participate in the proposal process.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
NOMINATIONS PLACED ON TABLE
Mayor Hieftje placed the following nominations on the table for approval at a later date:
Board of Review
Timothy Williams (Fill a vacancy left by Raul Perdomo)
2630 Gladstone Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Term: February 4, 2002 - February 3, 2005
Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees
G. Phil Zepeda (Re-appointment)
3335 Tacoma Circle
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Term: February 4, 2002 - February 3, 2005
Task Force on Increasing Safety for Women
Ann Hampton-Hawkins, Director
Ann Arbor Community Center
625 N. Main Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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Susan Pollay, Director
Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority
City of Ann Arbor
100 N. Fifth Avenue, PO Box 8647
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8647
Virginia Bell, Curriculum Coordinator
Ann Arbor Public Schools
2725 Boardwalk, Balas 2
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Patricia Byrd-Dixon
Arrowwood Community Center
2566 Arrowwood
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Carol F. Hollis, Manager
Bryant & Northside Community Centers
3 W. Eden Court
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Mimi Quinzy, Alternate
Bryant and Northside Community Centers
Beth A. Hankis, RN
Chelsea Community Hospital
775 S. Main Street
Chelsea, MI
Detective/Sergeant Rich Kinsey
City of Ann Arbor Police Department
100 N. Fifth Avenue, PO Box 8647
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8647
Deputy Chief Donald Leach, Alternate
City of Ann Arbor Police Department
Deputy Chief William King
City of Ypsilanti Police Department
505 W. Michigan Ave.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Susan McGee, Executive Director
Domestic Violence Project/SAFE House
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P.O. Box 7052
Ann Arbor, MI 48107
Molly Resnik, Health Care Liaison & Clinical, Alternate
Domestic Violence Project/SAFE House
Paul Ganz, Manager of Regional Relations
DTE/MICHCON
841 Broadway
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Susan Kheder, MSW, ACSW, Program Director - Women's Health Services
Saint Joseph Mercy Health System - Administration Women's Health Services
5305 E. Huron River Drive, Suite 1-B50
P.O. Box 995
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-0995
Sheila Briggs, Alternate
St. Joseph Mercy Health System
Cathleen Hall, Alternate
St. Joseph Mercy Health System
Dr. Mary Ellen Flaherty
St. Joseph Mercy Health System
co/Geannie SJMHS Emergency Services Business Office 1-B75
PO Box 995
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-0995
Robert Levy, Rabbi
Temple Beth Emeth
2309 Packard Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Susan Kaufmann, Associate Director, (Task Force Co-Chair)
University of Michigan - Center for Continuing Education for Women
330 E. Liberty
Ann Arbor, Mi 48104-2289
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William Bess, Director
University of Michigan - Department of Public Safety
1239 Kipke Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2036
Joseph Piersante, Interim Police Services Manager, Alternate
University of Michigan - Department of Public Safety
Sergeant Crystal James, Alternate
University of Michigan - Department of Public Safety
1239 Kipke Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2036
LaTresa Wiley, Interim Director
University of Michigan - Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Center
715 N. University
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1611
Alicia Rindaldi, Training and Education Coordinator, Alternate
University of Michigan - Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Center
715 N. University
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1611
April Zeoli, MPH
University of Michigan Health System - Administration Women's Health Program
300 N. Ingalls, Ni4D22
An Arbor, Mi 48109-0475
Juliet Rogers, MPH, Alternate
University of Michigan Health System - Administration Women's Health Program
300 N. Ingalls, Ni4D22
An Arbor, MI 48109-0475
Jacqueline Voigt, Cultural Competency
University of Michigan Health System - Program for Multicultural Health
2600 Green Road, Suite 150-C
Campus Box HCA-792
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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Gloria Edwards, PhD, Associate Director, Alternate
Program for Multicultural Health/Minority Health Care Initiative
University of Michigan Health System - Program for Multicultural Health
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, PO Box 0452
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-0452
Lisa Scheiman M.S., C.N.M.
University of Michigan Health System - SANE Program
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48019
Patricia Crane, Alternate
University of Michigan Health System - SANE Program
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48019
Jennifer Holmes, Emergency Department Manager, Alternate
University of Michigan Health System - SANE Program
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48019
David Garvin
Alternatives to Domestic Aggression Program - Catholic Social Services of
Washtenaw County
4925 Packard
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Lori Knott
Alternatives to Domestic Aggression Program - Catholic Social Services of
Washtenaw County
4925 Packard
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Kate Brown, Resource Specialist
Washtenaw County Community College
Student Resource & Women's Center
4800 E. Huron River Drive, PO Box D-1
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1610
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Cynthia Straub, Director - Student Resource & Women's Center, Alternate
Washtenaw County Community College
Student Resource & Women's Center
4800 E. Huron River Drive, PO Box D-1
Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1610
Mark Kneisel, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, (Task Force Co-Chair)
Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office
200 N. Main St. P.O. Box 8645
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645
Joseph F. Burke, Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Alternate
Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office
200 N. Main St. P.O. box 8645
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645
Dianna Collins, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Alternate
Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office
200 N. Main St. P.O. box 8645
Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8645
Gloria Krys, Program Coordinator
Washtenaw County Department of Public Health Sexual Assault Crisis Center
2940 Ellsworth Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Therese Doud, Education Coordinator, Alternate
Washtenaw County Department of Public Health Sexual Assault Crisis Center
2940 Ellsworth Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Sergeant Kathy Mahalick
Washtenaw County Sheriff's Department
2201 Hogback Rd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
REPORTS SUBMITTED
Interim City Administrator Ron Olson submitted the following reports for information of
Council:
1. December 2001 Investment Portfolio Report - Finance
2. Ballot Issue for 911 Surcharge Funds - Police
3. FY 2002-03 City of Ann Arbor Housing, Economic Development and Human
Services Funding Priorities and Proposed CDBG and HOME Budget Categories -
Community Development
4. NLC/NATOA/TCCFUI Fifth Circuit Appeal - FCC Pasadena Decision, Case no. 01-
60804 - City Clerk
(Reports on file in the City Clerk's Office)
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
None.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
COUNCILMEMBER CARLBERG
Councilmember Carlberg asked if the City Attorney would give Council a written
determination of the right-of-way issue at 2½ Jefferson Court.
Councilmember Carlberg attended a meeting sponsored by the County regarding land use
planning. Mike Score from the Extension Service pointed out that a soy based fertilizer,
produced locally, will be marketed.
COUNCILMEMBER UPTON
Councilmember Upton asked if the City Administrator would notify the chair of the Arts in
Public Places Commission about their meeting time in February, as there is a possible
conflict with the Council meeting date.
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CLERK'S REPORT OF COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS AND REFERRALS
The following communications were referred as indicated:
1. Communication from David McAlpine, 465 Eberwhite Blvd., regarding Jefferson
Court Property rezoning (Ordinance No. 53-01) - Planning.
The following minutes were received for file:
1. Housing Board of Appeals - September 25, 2001
2. Ann Arbor Energy Commission - December 13, 2001
3. Downtown Development Authority - December 5, 2001
4. Ann Arbor Housing Commission - November 28, 2001
5. Housing Policy Board - January 10, 2002
6. Farmers Market Commission - November 15, 2001
Councilmember Herrell moved that the Clerk's Report be accepted.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTARY - GENERAL
None.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before Council, it was moved by Councilmember
Herrell that the meeting be adjourned.
On a voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 9:17
p.m.
Yvonne Carl
Interim Clerk of the Council
Anissa R. King
Recording Secretary