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No work session in September 2008

City Council

FRANKENMUTH CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

7:30 A.M.

PRESENT: Galsterer, Loeffler, Meyer, Rupprecht, Schoenow, Zeilinger.

ABSENT: Schmitzer.

ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Graham, Assistant City Manager Deterding, City Clerk Kerns, DPW Superintendent Braeutigam, Parks & Recreation Director Kaschinske & Police Chief Mawer.

Mayor Rupprecht called the meeting to order at 7:30 A.M. and opened with the pledge of allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There being no further public comments, the Mayor proceeded with the agenda.

MEMORIAL PARK SWIMMING POOL

Mayor Rupprecht advised that petition sheets were submitted by the Radziewicz’s with 192 signatures of City residents thereon requesting the City Council cease demolition of the Memorial Park swimming pool and provide full financial disclosure of funds needed to reopen the pool, allowing the citizens of Frankenmuth an opportunity to vote on a millage proposal.

Loeffler entered the meeting at 7:39 A.M.

Discussion took place on the 1988 pool election issue, comparing and contrasting the issues from 1988 and currently – the main one today being available funding, current petition signers, placing the issue on a ballot for a new millage request, tough economic times, the sports complex committee researching future pool options as part of their plans, the fact that expenses will be incurred to determine the actual repair costs for a 54 year old pool, and that the Council has already made a tough decision based on the best interest of the citizens.

Moved by Schoenow, seconded by Loeffler, to receive the petitions submitted by the Radziewicz’s. Unanimously carried.

E. GENESEE STREET ON-STREET PARKING

With the new asphalt project complete and just prior to the line striping being installed on the newly paved street, the Council reviewed the possibility of removing on-street parking on E. Genesee Street to accommodate bicycle lanes. The Transportation Advisory Committee met with Frankenmuth School District officials last week and decided to delay any action on removing off-street parking for a 12 month period to give the district time to review the possibility of the City removing on-street parking from E. Genesee Street.

Zeilinger requested to be excused at 8:39 A.M.

Moved by Loeffler, seconded by Galsterer, to follow the recommendation of the Transportation Advisory Committee from their meeting on August 12, 2008 and to review the matter of on-street parking on E. Genesee Street in approximately 12 months. Ayes: 4. Nays: 1. Absent: 2. Carried.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:44 A.M.

Phillip W. Kerns

City Clerk

 

WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

7:30 A.M.

PRESENT: Galsterer, Loeffler, Meyer, Rupprecht, Schmitzer & Zeilinger.

ABSENT: Schoenow.

ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Graham, Assistant City Manager Deterding, City Clerk Kerns, DDA Director Stamiris, DPW Superintendent Braeutigam, Library Director Chasseur, Parks & Recreation Director Kaschinske, Police Chief Mawer and News Reporter Theo Keith of the Saginaw News.

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 A.M. by Mayor Rupprecht and opened with the pledge of allegiance.

There being no public comments, the Mayor proceeded with the agenda.

This regular work session meeting was scheduled to provide an opportunity for discussion of the following items of business that either are being or may be considered at upcoming regular Council meetings.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Memorial Park Swimming Pool. Reviewed the status of the Memorial Park swimming pool and discussed the actions taken by Council in early 2007 to close the pool, potential actions that the Council could take to re-visit the pool issue, a report dated August 4, 2008 from the Parks & Recreation Director on attendance figures and alternatives offered since the pool was closed, prior failed millage campaigns to build and fund an indoor pool, the Council’s decision to rehabilitate the pool in 1988, new regulations that will affect the cost to rehabilitate the existing pool, costs associated with rehabilitating the pool, a millage option for the November 2008 ballot, and proceeding with action to demolish the pool and to budget for the demolition in the 2009-2010 budget.

Frankenmuth Leadership Forum. Reviewed the Leadership Forum draft report that was prepared by Dr. Joe Ohren of Eastern Michigan University as a result of public meetings and input from Community leaders. Discussion took place on implementation and follow through and that Dr. Frank Fear from Michigan State University will be at the October 1, 2008 joint School Board, Frankenmuth Township Board and Frankenmuth City Council annual meeting with regard to connectivity and cooperation within the Community.

Meyer requested to be excused at 8:34 A.M.

Moved by Galsterer, seconded by Schmitzer, to approve the intent of the Leadership Forum Draft Plan and stay vigilant with its implementation and follow through. Unanimously carried.

50th Anniversary Celebration Committee. Because the City of Frankenmuth will be turning 50 years old on October 1, 2009, it was decided that a committee be appointed to begin planning and preparation for the milestone event.

July Audited Bills – Preliminary Review. The bills were available for review.

Review of Regular Meeting Agenda. The meeting agenda for the regular meeting was available for review. Discussion took place on the Parks & Recreation Master Plan adoption not being a public hearing, the Police Chief reviewing his report due to his absence at the regular meeting, the sexually oriented businesses and public hearings scheduled on this evening’s agenda.

The Mayor also advised that the agenda would be revised by adding two items.

Moved by Loeffler, seconded by Galsterer, to amend the Regular Council Meeting agenda pertaining to a Memorial Park storm sewer extension project and authorizing the approval of a Public Act 116 Farmland & Open Space Preservation Agreement for a parcel located in Frankenmuth Township that is within three miles of the City’s border.

Review of Upcoming Council Meeting Agenda Items/Meeting Schedule. The preliminary Council agenda for September was available for review.

Miscellaneous. Reviewed that the brown spots on the street trees on E. Genesee Street were affected by the re-paving project.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:56 A.M.

Phillip W. Kerns

City Clerk

 

 


 


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