Lansing (MI) City Council Info Packet For June 14, 2010 Meeting

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 10TH FLOOR
LANSING CITY HALL
124 W. MICHIGAN AVENUE
AGENDA FOR JUNE 14, 2010
TO THE HON. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL:

The following items were listed on the agenda in the City Clerk's Office by 4:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, June 9, 2010, in accordance with Section 3-103(2) of the City Charter and will
be ready for your consideration at the regular meeting of the City Council on Monday, June
14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers, 10th Floor, City Hall.
I. ROLL CALL
II. MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. READING AND APPROVAL OF PRINTED COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Approval of the Printed Council Proceedings of June 7, 2010

IV. CONSIDERATION OF LATE ITEMS (Suspension of Council Rule # 11 is needed to
allow consideration of late items. Late items will be considered as part of the regular
portion of the meeting to which they relate.)
V. TABLED ITEMS (Tabled items, if removed from the table, will be considered as part
of the regular portion of the meeting to which they relate.)
VI. SPECIAL CEREMONIES
1. Tribute; Juneteenth Celebration “Beyond Emancipation-Continuing Towards

Empowerment-Moving to the Next Level” to be held on June 19, 2010
VII. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY CLERK
VIII. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (Time, place, purpose, or definition of

event – 1 minute limit)
IX. SPEAKER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
X. MAYOR’S COMMENTS
XI. SHOW CAUSE HEARINGS
XII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS (Legislative matters consist of the

following items on the agenda: public hearings, resolutions, ordinances for
introduction, and ordinances for passage. The public may comment for up to three
minutes. Speakers must sign up on white form.)
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A. SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. In consideration of SLU-1-2010; 5750 S. Cedar St., a Special Land

Use request by Abundant Grace Faith Church to utilize the building at
5750 S. Cedar St. for a church
2. In consideration of ACT-5-2009; 313 E. Grand River Ave., Comfort
Station Sale
3. In consideration of Brownfield Redevelopment Plan #48; Holmes
Street School Redevelopment Project
4. In consideration of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA)
District submitted by Foresight Group for property located at 2282 N.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
XIII. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
A. REFERRAL OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
B. CONSENT AGENDA
1. BY COUNCIL MEMBER DERRICK QUINNEY

a. Tribute; Juneteenth Celebration “Beyond Emancipation-
Continuing Towards Empowerment-Moving to the Next Level”
to be held on June 19, 2010
b. Tribute; Recognition of Dr. Gladys Beckwith on her many
accomplishments with the Michigan Women's Historical Center
and Hall of Fame
2. BY COUNCIL MEMBER CAROL WOOD

a. Tribute; Congratulating Michele Hirschfield as the South
Lansing Business Association’s Business Person of the Year
Award Recipient
b. Tribute; Congratulating Lisa Gnass as the South Lansing
Business Association’s Community Service Award Recipient
c. Tribute; Congratulating Kellie Dean as the South Lansing
Business Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
3. BY THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL SERVICES
a. Appropriation of Community Funding to Lutheran Social
Services of Michigan for its participation in World Day at Hunter
Park – A joint celebration of World Refugee Day and the
Hunter Park Music Festival to be held June 5, 2010
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b. Appropriation of Community Funding to Capital City African
American Cultural Association for its African American Parade
and Family Festival to be held August 14, 2010
c. Approval of a request from Kelly's Restaurant and Pub, Inc. for
a New Outdoor Service Permit to be held in conjunction with
2010 Class C Licensed Business with Dance-Entertainment
Permit located at 220 S. Washington Sq.
d. Approval of Applications for a license to sell or offer to sell
retail fireworks filed by American Promotional/TNT fireworks on
behalf of the following locations in the City of Lansing:
• Aldi’s #1519 located at 6555 Pennsylvania Ave
• Kroger #852 located at 443 Mall Court
• Kroger #884 located at 921 W. Holmes St
• L&L Food Center #275 located at 5016 S. Martin Luther
King Blvd
• L&L Food Center #279 located at 1615 W. Mount Hope
Ave
• Meijer #24 located at 6200 S. Pennsylvania Ave
• Target #361 located at 500 E. Edgewood Blvd
• Sam’s Club #8137 located at 340 E. Edgewood Blvd
e. Claim Denial; Robert Thocker for property located at 0 W.
Miller Rd.
4. BY THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

a. Setting a Public Hearing for June 28, 2010 in consideration of
2010-2011 Principal Shopping District Special Assessment
b. Transfer of Funds; Police Administration,
Donations/Contributions
c. Project Agreement Acceptance; Michigan Department of
Natural Resources and Environment (MDNRE), Hunter’s Ridge
C. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION
D. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
E. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION and Setting of Public Hearings
1. BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD, CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE ON

WAYS AND MEANS
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a. Introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Lansing to Amend
Chapter 812 of the Lansing Codified Ordinances by allowing
the Principal Shopping District to do business under another
name and further defining the scope of allowed activities within
the Principal Shopping District, and setting a Public Hearing for
June 28, 2010
F. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE
XIV. SPEAKER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON CITY GOVERNMENT

RELATED MATTERS
XV. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS; COMMUNICATIONS

AND PETITIONS; AND OTHER CITY RELATED MATTERS (Motion that all items be
considered as being read in full and that the proper referrals be made by the
President)
1. REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS
a. Letters from the City Clerk

i. Submitting Applications for a license to sell or offer to sell retail
fireworks filed by:
1. B.J. Alan Company on behalf of Menard's #3158
located at 725 American Rd.
2. Janet Stajos on behalf of American Eagle Superstore
located at 901 North Larch St.
3. Charles G. Friese of TNT Fireworks on behalf of
Mejier’s located in the parking lot at 6200 S.
Pennsylvania Ave.
ii. Providing notice of the placement on file of
1. An Audit of Health Insurance from the Internal Auditor
2. Community Development Block Grant - Recover
(CDBG-R) Subsequent Amendment to the Substantial
Amendment to Action Plan (7/1/08-6/30/09)
iv. Submitting minutes of Boards and Authorities placed on file in
the City Clerk’s Office
b. Letters from the Mayor re:
i. Fiscal Year 2010 Year-End Budget Amendment
ii. Ratification of Fraternal Order of Police Capitol City Lodge
#141 Supervisory Unit Collective Bargaining Agreement
effective July 16, 2009 through July 15, 2015
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iii. Establishment of Old Town Temple Historic District Study
Committee and Appointment of Members
iv. Transfer of Funds; Parks Millage Capital Projects, Kircher Ball
Field Lighting
2. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS, AND OTHER CITY RELATED MATTERS
a. Letter from Comcast Cable providing notice of a name change from

Digital Classic to Digital Preferred and an increase in its Late Fee
charge
b. Application for Community Funding submitted by On The Boulevard
Business Association for its Barbecue on the Boulevard event to be
held July 10, 2010
c. Letter from Joanne Yinger of 2812 LaSalle Gardens, in opposition to
renaming part of Grand River Avenue as Cesar E. Chavez Avenue
XVI. MOTION OF EXCUSED ABSENCE
XVII. REMARKS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
XVIII. REMARKS BY THE MAYOR OR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
XIX. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CITY GOVERNMENT RELATED MATTERS (City government

related matters are issues or topics relevant to the operation or governance of the
city. The public may comment for up to three minutes. Speakers must sign up on
yellow form.)
XX. ADJOURNMENT
CHRIS SWOPE, CITY CLERK
Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in this meeting should contact the
City Clerk’s Office at (517) 483-4131 (TDD (517) 483-4479). 24 hour notice may be needed for certain
accommodations. An attempt will be made to grant all reasonable accommodation requests.
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CITY OF LANSING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -
SLU-1-2010, 5750 S. Cedar Street

Special Land Use Permit - Church
The Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 14, 2010, at
7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 10 th Floor, Lansing City Hall, 124 W. Michigan
Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, to consider SLU-1-2010. This is a request by
Abundant Grace Faith Church to utilize the building at 5750 S. Cedar Street
(former Builder's Square/Farmer Jack) for a church. The subject property is
zoned "J" Parking, "G-2" Wholesale, "F" Commercial and "H" Light Industrial
districts. Churches with associated parking are permitted in these districts, if a
Special Land Use permit is approved by the Lansing City Council.
For more information about this case, phone City Council Offices on City
business days, Monday through Friday, between 8 am. and 5 p.m. at 483-4177.
If you are interested in this matter, please attend the public hearing or send a
representative. Written comments will be accepted between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
on City business days if received before 5 p.m., Monday, June 14, 2010, at the
City Council Offices, Tenth Floor, City Hall, 124 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing,
MI 48933-1696.
Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk

SLU-1-2010 5750 S. Cedar Street Paqe 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT/OWNER: Bruce Morton

Abundant Grace Faith Church
P.O. Box 70025
Lansing, MI 48908-0025
STATUS OF APPLICANT: Owner
REQUESTED ACTION: Special Land Use permit to utilize the building at 5750 S.
Cedar Street for a church
EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant Commercial Building (Former Builder's

Square/Farmer Jack)
EXISTING ZONING: "F" Commercial, "J" Parking, "H" Light Industrial & "G-2"
Wholesale Districts
PROPERTY SIZE & SHAPE: Irregular Shape

10.3 acres
SURROUNDING LAND USE: N: Car City & Valvoline Oil Change

S: Strip Mall
E: Car Sales & Residential
W: Residential
SURROUNDING ZONING N: "H" Light Industrial & "T' Parking Districts

S: "A" Residential & "F" Commercial Districts
E: "F" Commercial, "G-2" Wholesale, "A" Residential
& "I" Parking Districts
W: "A" Residential District
MASTER PLAN DESIGNATION: The Southeast Area Comprehensive Plan designates the
subject property for mixed land use
(Commercial/Office/Apartments). S. Cedar Street is
designated as a principal arterial.
SPECIFIC INFORMATION ,
This is a request by Abundant Grace Faith Church to utilize the building at 5750 S. Cedar Street
(former Builder's Square/Farmer Jack) for a church. The subject property is zoned "J" Parking, "G-2"
Wholesale, "F" Commercial and "H" Light Industrial districts. Churches with associated parking are
permitted in these districts, if a Special Land Use permit is approved by the Lansing City Council.

SLU-1-2010 5750 S. Cedar Street Page 2
The proposed church will hold regular services on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. The
church will also hold morning services on the first Saturday of each month, evening services on the
first and third Sundays of each month and men's fellowship on the second Saturday of each month.
The church will also occasionally hold special services and bible teachings. The existing church
averages around 230-250 members. It was incorporated in May of 2007 and had approximately 60
members at that time. The proposed church will be initially designed for approximately 500 seats
in the sanctuary/auditorium with the ability to hold up to 1,200. There will be full-time church staff
in the building during the week The allowable capacity of the church is determined by the amount
of available on-site parking or parking that can be leased from another property owner within 300 feet
of the site. The Zoning Ordinance requires 1 parking space for each 3 seats or 6 linear feet of pew
in the main area of worship. There are 470 parking spaces on the site (including the small parcel that
between the driveways).
AGENCY RESPONSES:
Sent 3/9/09, Due on 3/23/09
Assessing:
BWL:
Building Safety: No objection provided they obtain property permits to change the use
group from "M" to "A-3" and complete any required alterations.
Code Compliance:
Development: Use of this parcel as a church is inconsistent with the high

concentration of commercial/retail uses on S. Cedar Street, a major
corridor with transit and traffic designed to serve high volume
businesses.
Fire Marshal
LPD:
Parks & Recreation: No comment
Public Service: There is a 66" storm drain and an 18" sanitary sewer run along the
west and north sides of the property. The detention pond off the NE
building corner will need to be restored to its design capacity.
Transportation: The Transportation and Parking Office has no objection to the

issuance of the special land use subject to the following comments.
This site had a traffic signal at the entrance when the previous business
was open. Although the traffic characteristics of the proposed use
maybe different that the previous use, if this church grows in size and
uses all space on the site, a traffic signal may again be needed. This
traffic signal would be need to be approved by the Michigan

Department of Transportation. All costs for the traffic signal, up to

$50,000 for installation and $1,000 peryear for maintenance, would
be the responsibility of the property owner.
Depending on the size of the church and its use at the time of
occupancy, a traffic impact study may be required to determine if
there will be any traffic issues at the main entrance.
ANALYSIS
Section 1282.03(f)(1)-(2) sets forth the criteria which must be used to evaluate a Special Land Use
permit request. The criteria and evaluation are as follows.
Is the proposed1. special land use designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a
manner harmonious with the character of adj acent property and the surrounding area?
The S. Cedar Street corridor is characterized by commercial and quasi-industrial land uses.
While churches are an important and very valuable component of any community, so are
vibrant commercial districts. Church activities are generally infrequent and occur outside of
normal business hours. The majority of the time, there is little activity and large vacant
parking lots which detracts, rather than contributes to a commercial environment.
Will the proposed

2. special land use.change the essential character of the surrounding
area?
The proposed church will change the commercial character of the area. The Zoning
Ordinance makes provisions for allowing churches in all zoning districts, including residential
and office, where the conditions for evaluating special land use permits can be satisfied.
Conversely, commercial uses, are limited to major corridors. S. Cedar Street is zoned,
master planned and designed for customer-oriented, commercial uses that generate a high
volume of traffic on a daily basis. Given the location of the site and the surrounding zoning
and land use patterns in the area, a church does not appear to be the most appropriate use of
the property.
Will the proposed

3. special land use interfere with the enjoyment of adjacent property?
The primary concern with churches in terms of interfering with the enjoyment of adjacent
properties is the potential conflicts with liquor licenses. By state law, a church has an
opportunity to object to all new liquor licenses within 500 feet of the church property. In this
case, there are commercially zoned properties directly to the north, south and east of the
subject property. Although there is already a school on the property to the south that fronts
along Miller Road, the church property would be much closer to the commercial properties
along S. Cedar Street.

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4. Will the proposed special land use represent an improvement to the use or character
of property under consideration and the surrounding area in general, and will the use
be in keeping with the natural environment of the lot?
The proposed church will not represent an improvement to the use or character of the
property or the surrounding area. Cedar Street is a principal arterial that is designed to carry
a high volume of traffic, which is why the properties that front along 'S. Cedar are, zoned and
master planned for commercial land use. The church will result in a hole of little activity,
with a great deal of parking, within an otherwise active commercial area.
With regard to the natural environment of the lot, no changes are proposed for the site. There
is a landscape strip around the perimeter of the site and several landscape islands located
throughout the parking lot. Additional landscaping throughout the site would be greatly
encouraged.
5. Will the proposed special land use be hazardous to adjacent property or involve uses,
activities, materials or equipment which are detrimental to the health, safety or welfare
of persons or property through the excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, odor,
fumes or glare?
The church will not generate any hazardous conditions.
6. Will the proposed special land use b e adequately served b y essential public facilities and
services, or is it demonstrated that the person responsible for the proposed special land
use is able to continually provide adequately for the , services and facilities deemed
essential to the special land use under consideration ?
The subject property is currently served by all necessary public services and utilities. No
negative comments have been received from any of the reviewing departments or agencies.
Inspections may be necessary to determine if the structure meets current building code and
fire code requirements.
7. Will the proposed special land use place demand on public services and facilities in
excess of current capacity?
The proposed special land use is not expected to increase the demand on public services and
facilities in excess of current capacity. In terms of traffic, S. Cedar Street is designated as a
principal arterial and is therefore, designed to accommodate a high volume of traffic.
Is the proposed8.special land use consistent with the intent and purpose of this Zoning
Code and the objectives of any currently adopted Comprehensive Plan?
The proposed church is not consistent with the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance
or the Southeast Area Comprehensive Plan. The zoning pattern and future land use pattern
along S. Cedar Street is clearly intended to retain and promote commercial land use along this

corridor. The subject property is zoned a combination of commercial, wholesale, industrial

and parking districts and is master planned for commerciaVoffice or multiple family
development. The intent of the zoning ordinance is to concentrate commercial land uses
along principal arterials/state trunklines. Such streets are designed to accommodate uses that
generate a high volume of vehicular trips on a daily basis and receive heavy truck deliveries.
Unlike commercial uses, the Zoning Ordinance allows churches, with a special land use
permit, in residential and office districts. Churches are considered compatible uses in
residential neighborhoods and office districts since they are quiet, the majority of the traffic
is on weekends and there is no heavy truck traffic associated with their use.
9. Will the proposed special land use meet the dimensional requirements of the district in
which the property is located?
There are no physical changes proposed for the exterior of the building or the site at 5750 S.
Cedar Street and therefore, the only dimensional requirement that applies to this request is
parking. The Zoning Ordinance requires 1 parking space for each 3 seats in the main
sanctuary. Since the applicant would like to have seating for 500 people in the main
sanctuary, 167 parking spaces would be required. The attached site plan shows 470 parking
spaces, including the lot that is located between the 2 driveways.
O'1'IiM;R
The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 states:
"No government shall impose or implement a land use regulation in a manner that treats a religious
assembly or institution on less than equal terms with a nonreligious assembly or institution." It also
forbids regulations that impose a "substantial burden on the religious exercise" of people or religious
assemblies or institutions, including "the use, building or conversion of real property."
The City Zoning Ordinance makes adequate provisions for churches throughout the city. Churches
are permitted in all zoning districts, including residential, if the conditions set forth in the ordinance
for evaluating special land use permits can be satisfied. Furthermore, the ordinance does not treat
religious institutions less favorably than any other non-commercial use, such as schools or nursing
homes, seeking to locate in a commercial district. In fact, unlike schools and nursing homes, the
ordinance actually provides for churches in commercial districts, through the special land use permit
process, where. each case can be evaluated on its own merits to determine if the location is
appropriate.
SUMMARY
This is a request by Abundant Grace Faith Church to utilize the building at 5750 S. Cedar Street
(former Builder's Square/Farmer Jack) for a church. The subject property is zoned "J" Parking, "G-2"
'Wholesale, "F" Commercial and "H" Light Industrial districts. Churches with associated parking are
permitted in these districts, if a Special Land Use permit is approved by the Lansing City Council.

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The proposal can comply with some of the criteria of Section 1282.03 (f)(l)-(9) of the Zoning Code
for evaluating Special Land Use permits.
1. The proposed Special Land Use is not harmonious with the character of adjacent properties
and surrounding uses.
2. The proposed Special Land Use will change the essential character of the surrounding
properties.
3. The proposed Special Land Use may interfere with the general enjoyment of adjacent
properties.
4. The proposed Special Land Use does not represent an improvement to the lot as it currently
exists.
5. The proposed Special Land Use will not be hazardous to adjacent properties.
6. The proposed Special Land Use can be adequately served by public services and utilities.
7. The proposed Special Land Use will not place any demand on public services and facilities
in excess of current capacities.
8. The proposed Special Land Use is not consistent with the specific designations of the Zoning
Code and the Southeast Area Comprehensive P1rns.
9. The proposed Special Land Use will comply with the dimensional requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends denial of SLU-1-2010 based upon the findings of fact as outlined in this staff
report.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Stachowiak
Zoning Administrator

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CITY OF LANSING
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Act-5-2009, 313 E. Grand River Avenue

Comfort Station - Market for Sale
The Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 14, 2010, at
7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, 10th Floor, Lansing City Hall, 124 W. Michigan
Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, to consider Act-5-2009 - a proposal by the City of
Lansing to market the property at 313 E. Grand Avenue for sale.
For more information about this case, phone City Council Offices on City
business days, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 483-4177.
If you are interested in this matter, please attend the public hearing or send a
representative. Written comments will be accepted between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
on City business days if received before 5 p.m., Monday, June 14, 2010, at the
City Council Offices, Tenth Floor, City Hall, 124 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing,
MI 48933-1696.

City of Lansing
Inter-Departmental
Memorandum
To: Virg Bernero, Mayor
From: . Bill Rieske, Asst. Planning Manager
Subject: CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM - Act-5-09, Comfort Station,

313 E. Grand River Ave., Market for Sale
Date: January 13, 2010
The Planning Board, at its meeting on September 15, 2009, voted (4-0) to recommend approval of Act-
5-09, to reaffirm its earlier recommendation (Act-21-01) to market the Thelma Joyce Osteen Comfort
Station, 313 E. Grand River Avenue, for sale, with conditions. However, since marketing the property
for non-profit use has not been successful, the Board now recommends that the property be placed on
the open market.
The Planning Board found, based on its review of the location, character and extent of Act-5-09 in
accordance with its Act 285 Review procedures, that:
1. the building has historic character and significance, and located within the North
Lansing Historic District.
2. the building has a legacy worth protecting, including its historic character and Thelma
Osteen' s service to the community..
3. the building's suitability as a public facility is poor.
4. funds are unavailable to renovate the building for use as a City facility,
5. the building is located close to two existing community centers, and is considered to be
excess property,
6. no public purpose has been identified that would require that the City retain ownership
of the building,
7. marketing the building exclusively to community-based non-profit organizations has
not yielded a willing buyer.
Please forward this resolution to City Council for placement on the Agenda.
If you have any questions, or need additional information, please give me a call.
"Equal Opportunity Employer"

RESOLUTION #
BY The COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF The CITY OF LANSING
Act-5-09: 313 E. Grand River Avenue, (PPN 3301-01-09-257-121); Market for Sale
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing Planning and Neighborhood Development Department

requests authorization to place 313 E. Grand River Avenue for sale on the open market
(Act-5-09); and
WHEREAS, the Comfort Station is a two-story building located on a 17' x 80' parcel
within the North Lansing Historic Commercial District on the National Register of
Historic Places, and is zoned "F-1" Commercial District, which allows for a variety of
uses, including commercial, office, and residential uses; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2002, after a duly noticed public hearing, the Planning Board
voted (4-1) to recommend approval of Act-21-01, a proposal to sell 313 E. Grand River
Avenue, with conditions including that the property be marketed to community groups
for broad-based community use; and
WHEREAS, since the Act-21-01 recommendation, the no buyer has been able to meet
all of the above conditions, and the property remains vacant; and
WHEREAS, on July 21 2009, the Planning Board held a public hearing regarding Act-5-
09, a proposal to reevaluate the Board's 2002 recommendation (Act-21-01), at which
two members of public spoke in opposition to the proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board found, based on its review of the location, character
and extent of Act-5-09 in accordance with its Act 285/33 Review procedures that no
public purpose has been identified that would require that the City retain ownership of
the building:
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2009, voted (4-0) to recommend 313 E. Grand River
Avenue be sold on the open market by either profit or non-profit buyer(s); and
WHEREAS, the Committee on Development and Planning has reviewed the report and
recommendation of the Planning Board and concurs therewith;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Lansing City Council hereby approves

Act-5-09, the marketing for sale of 313 E. Grand River Avenue (PPN 3301-01-09-257-
121);, more particularly described as:
Lot 23 of Assessor's Plat No. 31 of Block 6, Original Plat, City of Lansing,

Ingham County, Michigan,
; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that any sale shall not be completed without final City
Council resolution authorizing the sale of the property.
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City of Lansing
Notice of Public Hearing
The Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing on June 14th at 7:00 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers, 10th Floor, Lansing City Hall, Lansing, MI, for the
purpose stated below:
To afford an opportunity for all residents, taxpayers of the City of Lansing, other
interested persons and ad valorem taxing units to appear and be heard on the
approval of Brownfield Plan #48 Holmes Street School Redevelopment Project,
pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Brownfield
Redevelopment Financing Act, Public Act 381 of 1996, as amended, for property
located at the 1030 Holmes Street, in Lansing, Michigan, but more particularly
described by parcel as:
LOTS 1 THRU 13 INCL & LOTS 21 THRU 34 INCL BLOCK 11

MANUFACTURERS ADD NO 2
Approval of this Brownfield Plan will enable the Lansing Brownfield

Redevelopment Authority to capture incremental tax increases which result from
the redevelopment of the property to pay for costs associated therewith. Further
information regarding this issue may be obtained from Andrea Ragan, Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Lansing, 401 S. Washington Square,
Suite 100, Lansing, MI 48933, (517) 483-4140.

Holmes St. School
Redevelopment Project
1030 S. Holmes Street

Lansing, Michigan
Brownfield Plan #48
Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

Lansing, Michigan
Approved by LBRA- 4/16/10

Table of Contents
Section Page
1. Site Location and Photos 1

2. Project Summary Sheet 2
3. Past Use of the Property - Site History 3
4. The Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority 3
5. Brownfield Project Description 4
6. Eligible Activities Planned for Reimbursement 4
7. Captured Taxable Value & Tax Increment Revenues 4
8. Method of Brownfield Plan Financing 4
9. Amount of Note or Bonded Indebtedness Incurred 4
10. Duration of the Brownfield Plan 5
11. Estimated Impact on Taxing Jurisdictions 5
12. Legal Description & Site Map 5
13. Personal Property 5
14. Displacement of Persons : 5
15. Site Remediation Revolving Fund 5
16. Other Information 5
Exhibits
Exhibit A Site Plan

Exhibit B Legal Description of Property
1.
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Project Summary Sheet

Project Name: Holmes St. School Redevelopment Project
Business Line: The Developer is Spartan Internet Properties,
LLC
Property Location: 1030 S. Holmes Street
Property Num. & Size: 33-01-01-22-133-102

Apx. 32,000 s.f. building
Project Description: Complete rehabilitation of obsolete former school

building into modern office space to house Spartan
Internet Consulting Corp.'s new HQ, ITEC -
Lansing, and several other tenants.
Investment: Approximately $1,800,000.
Est. Job Creation/Retention: 25 full-time jobs created averaging

$50,000/yr. over 2 years.
Duration of Plan: 2 years
Taxes Generated:
(Over 12 years) New Income Taxes to City: $116,363
(assumes 25 employees @ $50,000 / year)
Incentives:
Spartan Internet Properties, LLC:
MBT Credit: $223,800
Tax Savings from OPRA: $397,310
Total: $621,110
Spartan Internet Consultants Corp.:

P.A. 328 Abatement: $51,757
Total Incentive Package: $672,867
Eligible Activities: There will be no reimbursement of Eligible

Activities.
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3. Past Use of the Property - Site History
The site of the brownfield project is 2.22 acres and composed of one 32,000 s.f building which
was constructed in 1923 by the Lansing School District for use as an elementary school. The
school was closed in 2003 and has been vacant since. The City Assessor's office has reviewed
this building and has determined a qualification for functional obsolescence based on the
definition set forth in Public Act 381 of 1996 which states: "Functionally obsolete" means that
the property is unable to be used to adequately perform the function for which it was intended
due to a substantial loss in value resulting from factors such as overcapacity, changes in
technology, deficiencies or super-inadequacies in design, or other similar factors that affect the
property itself or the property's relationship with other surrounding property.
4. The Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
In August of 1997, the Lansing City Council established the Lansing Brownfield
Redevelopment Authority (LBRA) and designated the entire City as a "Brownfield
Zone". The primary purpose of the LBRA is to encourage the redevelopment of
blighted, contaminated and functionally obsolete property within the Brownfield.
Zone by providing financial incentives.
LBRA Brownfield Redevelopment Process
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5. Brownfield Project Description
Spartan Internet Properties, LLC purchased the building in 2008 and will be
rehabilitating the building. The restoration will include substantial interior and
exterior improvements to mike the facility functional for office use. Tenants will
include Spartan Internet Consulting Corp.; Aegis Bleu, LLC, a new homeland
security software company; ITEC - Lansing, a non-profit IT youth learning center;
and other compatible tenants.
Work on this project is expected to begin in Winter 2009 and be completed by

Spring 2010.
Estimated Building Improvements:
Roofing $34,400
Electrical Service/Lighting $188,000
Elevator and Addition $147,600
Camera System and Alarms $66,000
New Window Glazing and Doors $118,400
HVAC System $425,000
Build out and Remodel $400,000
New Bathrooms/ Plumbing $44,000
Total: $1,423,400
Estimated New Personal Property Purchases: $367,000
Estimated Total Project Investment: $1,790,400
7. Captured Taxable Value and Tax Increment Revenues
There will be no tax capture in this brownfield plan.
The Developer will be applying to the State of Michigan for Michigan Brownfield
Single Business Tax credits.
8. Method of Brownfield Plan Financing
The LBRA will not be financing any portion of this plan.
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9. Amount of Note or Bonded Indebtedness Incurred
None.
10. Duration of the Brownfield Plan
Unless amended by the Lansing City Council, the Plan is anticipated to remain in
effect until Dec. 31, 2011.
11. Estimated Impact on Taxing Jurisdictions
This brownfield plan does not specify any reimbursement of tax increments and
therefore does not impact any taxing jurisdictions.
12. Legal Description & Site Map
A Site Map is provided as Exhibit A.
The legal description of the Eligible Property is provided as Exhibit B.
13. Personal Property
Incremental tax revenues resulting from new personal property will not be captured
by the LBRA.
14. Displacement of Persons
There are no people currently residing on the property.
15. Site Remediation Revolving Fund
The LBRA will not deposit any annual capture in the LBRA's Local Site
Remediation Revolving Fund (LSRRF).
16. Other Information
The LBRA and the Lansing City Council, in accordance with the Act, may amend
this Plan in the future.
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EXHIBIT A
Site Plan
EXHIBIT B
Legal Description of the Property
The property is composed of the following parcel:
33-01-01-22-133-102
Legal Description for 1030 South Holmes Street:
LOTS 1 THRU13 INC.L & LOTS 21 THRU34INCL BLOCK 11

MANUFACTURERS ADD NO 2

Briefing Memo
Brownfield Project #48
Holmes Street School Redevelopment Project
City of Lansing
4/16/2010
MEMORANDUM
DATE: April 16, 2010
TO: Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

Lansing City Council
Development and Planning Committee
Robert Trezise, Jr., President/CEO LEDC
FROM: Ken Szymusiak, Director of South & Outer Core

Lansing Economic Development Corporation
SUBJECT: Brownfield Plan #46 Holmes Street School Redevelopment Project
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Applicant: Spartan Internet Properties LLC

115 W. Allegan St., Ste. 800
Lansing, MI 48933
Contact: Mr. Ryan Vartoogian

Member
517-410-3997
Project Location: 1030 S. Holmes Street
Total Investment: Approx. $1,800,000
Brownfield Tax Capture: No brownfield TIF capture will occur with this project.
Michigan Business Tax Credit:

MBT Eligible Costs: $1,790,400
MBT Credit (12.5% of eligible cost): $223,800
Overview: The site of the brownfield project is 2.22 acres and composed of one
32,000 s.f. building which was constructed in 1923 by the Lansing School District for
use as an elementary school. The school was closed in 2003 and has been vacant
since. The City Assessor's office has reviewed this building and has determined a
qualification for functional obsolescence based on the definition set forth in Public Act
381 of 1996 which states: "Functionally obsolete" means that the property is unable
to be used to adequately perform the function for which it was intended due to a
substantial loss in value resulting from factors such as overcapacity, changes in
technology, deficiencies or super-inadequacies in design, or other similar factors that
affect the property itself or the property's relationship with other surrounding property.
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Briefing Memo
City of Lansing
4/16/2010
Spartan Internet Properties, LLC purchased the building in 2008 and will be
rehabilitating the building. The restoration will include substantial interior and exterior
improvements to make the facility functional for office use. Tenants will include
Spartan Internet Consulting Corp.; Aegis Bleu, LLC, a new homeland security
software company; ITEC - Lansing, a non-profit IT youth learning center; and other
compatible tenants.
MBT REQUEST
Spartan internet Properties LLC intends to submit an MBT credit application for the
approval of a credit in the amount of $223,800.
PROJECT ELIGIBILITY:
The property has been deemed "Functionally Obsolete" per Public Act 381 of 1996,
as found by a Level IV Assessor. The project is subject to Brownfield plan approval
by the Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors on April 1,
2008.
OVERALL INCENTIVE PACKAGE:
Michigan Business Tax Credits:

Eligible Investment: $1,790,400
MBT Credit: $223,800
OPRA:
Duration: 12 years
Incentive: $397,310
P.A. 328 (Spartan Internet Consulting Corp.):

Duration: 12 years
Incentive: $51,757
Total Incentive Package: $672,867
PROJECT REVIEW:
a) The overall benefit to the public:
This brownfield iproject will not utilize either local or state TIF. The
brownfield is being setup so Spartan Internet Properties, LLC may pursue
MBT credits with the state. There is no local impacts. The vacant former
Holmes St. School has been a continual problem and eyesore for the
surrounding neighborhood. It was the site of frequent vandalism and a
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Briefing Memo
City of Lansing
4/16/2010
drag on adjacent property values. This redevelopment project will bring

new life into this neighborhood, by bringing one of greater Lansing's fastest
growing companies into the community. Spartan Internet Consulting is also
planning on preserving the green space attached to the school along with a
playground for neighborhood use. The school will also become a hub of
learning for students in the community when the new Information
Technology Empowerment Center opens, and a host of IT learning
experiences are brought into the facility. ITEC is a true collaborative effort
with MSU, City of Lansing, private IT firms, Lansing School District, LCC,
Prima Civitas, and others. Another anticipated ripple effect of this project,
will be Spartan Internet hiring many young employees who will be more apt
to buy there first homes close to work.
b) The extent of reuse of vacant buildings and redevelopment of blighted

property:
The functionally obsolete building will be completely rehabilitated into

modern class A office space. The project will entail major interior &
exterior renovations.
c) Creation of jobs:
Spartan internet Consulting Corp., alone, intends to create 25 new jobs

with an average salary of $50,000 at this facility in the next 2 years. Not
to mention that Spartan Internet will be joined by at least two other
tenants, Aegis Bleu, LLC and ITEC-Laning, both of which will be
adding employees over the next two years.
d) Whether the eligible property is in an area of high unemployment:
Comparison of February 2010 un-adjusted jobless rates according to the

Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth are as follows:
Lansing / East Lansing MSA - 112%

State of Michigan - 14.6%
National Average - 10.4%
The Lansing / East Lansing MSA and the State of Michigan reflect jobless
rates above the national average
e) The level and extent of contamination alleviated by the qualified taxpayer's

eligible investment to the extent known to the qualified taxpayer:
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City of Lansing
4/16/2010
Not Applicable
f) The level of private sector contribution:
The developer will invest approximately $1,800,000 on the site.
g) The cost gap that exists between the site and a similar greenfield site as
determined by the Michigan Economic Growth Authority:
Not Applicable
h) If the qualified taxpayer is moving from another location in this state,

whether the move will create a brownfield:
This project will not create a new brownfield.
i) Whether the financial statements of the qualified taxpayer indicate that it is

financially sound and that the project is economically sound:
Financing is contingent upon incentives.
OTHER STATE AND LOCAL ASSISTANCE:
The developer received an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) Certificate

on May 12, 2008.
P.A. 328 Personal Property Tax Exemption was approved on Feb. 25, 2008.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority recommends approval of

Brownfield Plan #48 in support of a Brownfield Michigan Business Tax Credit
of $223,800.
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City of Lansing
Notice of Public Hearing
The Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing on June 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers, 10 th Floor, Lansing City Hall, Lansing, MI, for the
purpose stated below:
To afford an opportunity for all residents, taxpayers of the City of Lansing, other
interested persons and ad valorem taxing units to appear and be heard on the
establishment of an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District (the District),
pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the Obsolete Property
Rehabilitation Act, Public Act 146 of 2000, for property located at 2822 N. Martin
Luther King Jr., Blvd.., Lansing, Michigan, legally described as follows:
PART OF LOT 3 COM NW COR SAID LOT, TH S 80DEG 01 MIN 30SCD E

414.82 FT E'LY LINE LOT 3, S 28DEG 30MIN 30SCD W 224.35 FT TO SE COR
LOT 3, N 88DEG 01 MIN 30SCD W 314.6 FT, N 01 DEG 58MIN 30SCD E 200.72
FT TO BEG; ASSESSORS PLAT NO 57
Creation of this District will enable the owner or potentially the developer of
property within the District to apply for an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation
Exemption Certificate which would result in the abatement of certain property
taxes. Further information regarding this issue may be obtained from Ken
Szymusiak, Economic Development Corporation of the City of Lansing, 401 S
Washington Sq, Suite 100, Lansing, MI 48933, 517-483-4140.

Executive Summary,
Foresight Group
Obsolete Property Rehabilitation
Location:
2822 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Due to the ,fact that the building is currently owned by Peckham Industries it is does not generate
tax revenue. The figures listed below were calculated by the Lansing Assessors Office as
valuation estimates for 2009 if the property would have been on the assessment rolls.
Building Taxable: $312,100

Land Taxable: $76,600
Total Taxable Value: $388,700
Developer Investment:
Rehab Cost: $440,000 (est.)
Developer Incentive:
Total 12 year city tax savings: $38,630
New & Retained City Taxes:

New city property tax (land & building): $75,875
Retained city income tax (30 jobs): $139,825
Total : $215,700
This project is anticipated to retain 30 jobs in the City of Lansing.
Summary:
Foresight Group, a 100 year old Lansing printing company plans to renovate the
former Peckham Ind. facility into a state of the art production space with a new
facade, new interior offices, and updated infrastructure. The move will allow the
company to consolidate its operations under one roof and provide room for future
equipment expansion.
RECEIVED
January 26, 2010 JAN 2G 2010 :U
til
Lansing City Clerk ECONOMIC DE VELOPM CORP
rr
City Hall rn
124 West Michigan Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933
Re: Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act District Application

2822 N. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.
General Project Description
The undersigned applicant, being the prospective owner of the above property,
hereby requests the establishment of an OPRA District covering the property.
The building (built in the late 1940's and early 50's) was previously occupied by
Peckham Industries which utilized the space for manufacturing processes. The
approximately 29,000 square foot building has been determined to be
functionally obsolete due to inadequate HVAC as well as the need for updated
electrical and plumbing that would be necessary to facilitate modern
manufacturing operations. The applicant is currently the prospective owner of
the property and intends to completely remodel the building, including a new
facade with landscaping, roof repairs, new heating/cooling systems, as well
substantial electrical and fire suppression upgrades. The prospective owner,
Foresight Group, will utilize the property for the expansion of its printing
operations. The renovation process would include both exterior and interior
features of the property resulting in a modern facility that will secure the
company's continued growth in Lansing while bringing a new property which was
previously not taxable back on the tax roles.
District Establishment Purpose
In an effort to maximize the utility value of the obsolete building, the applicant
is committed to provide a quality commercial facility. In that context, and as
more fully detailed below, the purchaser will incur considerable renovation costs.
The establishment of the OPRA District, with its multi-year property tax
deferment benefit, would provide an excellent inducement to the developer. It
would allow the applicant to eliminate an empty, severely damaged building and
replace it with a completely remodeled building to serve a 100 year old printing
company which looks forward to continued strong growth. This inducement
would greatly ease the financial and logistical challenges of the renovation and
allow the company to occupy a facility which will maximize their efficiencies
while retaining them in the city.
Community Benefits
Redevelopment of the building would provide numerous benefits to the City.

While the specific facility would undergo considerable renovation, the entire area
would benefit from the added consumer activity including new tax revenue due
to the building being placed on the tax roles. The OPRA designation will allow
the applicant to incur the cost of renovations and allow the company to show
their commitment to the surrounding community. The potential tenant has a
long standing philosophy of being a beneficial and productive participant
towards the enrichment experience for the community. The completion of this
project should also generate added interest in the immediate area for other
business endeavors due to the increased traffic flow of the company's retail
business which will be a great boost for the other business and may spur further
development of this traditionally industrial area.
Basis of Eligibility
The property has been assessed and declared "functionally obsolete" by a Level
4 assessor within the City of Lansing Assessor's Office,
Project Costs and Phasing
The OPRA tax abatement is a significant component of the funding of this

project. The petitioner has estimated the renovation costs at approximately
$440,000. Renovations are scheduled to be completed by July, 2010. The
renovation estimate includes:
Demolition, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing. Carpentry, etc. of below:

Landscaping $ 11,000
Exterior Facade / Roof Repairs $ 47,500
Interior Build-out / Remodel $145,000
HVAC $79.000
Plumbing/Sprinklers/Grey Water $46,500
Electrical/Lighting/Comm. $108,500
Plus architectural drawings, permits, etc.
Property Taxable Value and Legal Description
This proposal covers one parcel which is listed under the single address of 2822
N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in the City of Lansing's Assessment records.
Specifics on this property are as follows:
2822 N. martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Owner's Name: Peckham Industries
Acreage of Land: 1.68
Sq Feet of Building: Approximately 29,000
Tax ID Number: 33-01-01-05-427-023
Tax Value Land: 76,600
SEV Value Land: 76,600
Tax Value Building: 312,100
SEV Value Building: 312,100
Legal Description: LOTS 1 & 2, ALSO PART LOT 3 LYING N'LY OF S
LINE LOT 2 EXTD E TO INTN W'LY LINE LOT 8
ASSESSORS PLAT NO 57
(Note: Legal description may change based on
redrawing of parcel boundaries prior to closing.)
Thank you in advance for your assistance and consideration in this matter.
Foresight Group
619 E. Hazel
Lansing, MI 48912
517-485-5700
BY COUNCILMEMBER DERRICK QUINNEY
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
WHEREAS, June 19, 1865, coined as "Juneteenth," is of a great historical

significance as the oldest African American Holiday; it is now an official state
holiday in 15 states across the country, Michigan celebrating their 6th Annual
Juneteenth Freedom Day; and
WHEREAS, Juneteenth is imbedded in Michigan's history with official

acknowledgement of P.A. 48 of 2005, stating that the third Saturday in June of
each year is known as "Juneteenth National Freedom Day"; and
WHEREAS, it was on June 19, 1865, that news of the Emancipation

Proclamation reached the slaves of Texas and became the true Independence
Day of African-Americans ending slavery in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the slaves immediately left the plantations, congregated in the cities,
and began celebrating their freedom by praying, feasting, dancing, and singing;
and
WHEREAS, Juneteenth is a day to honor and respect the sufferings of slavery

and acknowledge the evils of slavery and its aftermath; it is a day to reflect upon
our history and realize that because of it, there will forever be a bond between
mankind; and
WHEREAS, Juneteenth is a day to commit to each other the needed support as

family, friends, and co-workers; a day to build coalitions; and
WHEREAS, the Lansing Juneteenth Celebration Capital City Kick-off starts

Thursday, June 17, 2010 with a luncheon and is followed by festivities on Friday,
June 18th and Saturday, June 19 th commemorating the end of slavery in the
United States with joys of liberty and positive cultural interaction;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lansing City Council, hereby,

recognizes June 19th as Juneteenth Day and encourages everyone to participate
in the 17th Juneteenth Anniversary Campaign;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, we extend our appreciation to the Lansing

Juneteenth Committee for their dedication to the education in the community
about our heritage and promoting positive cultural interaction.
BY COUNCILMEMBER DERRICK QUINNEY
WHEREAS, Dr. Gladys Beckwith founded the Michigan Women's Studies

Association in 1973 and served as president for the past 37 years; and
WHEREAS, in 1979, the Michigan Women's Studies Association entered into an

agreement with the City of Lansing to lease the historic Cooley-Haze House,
raising $350,000 to turn the house into a museum celebrating Michigan women's
history and art; and
WHEREAS, on July 10, 1987, the doors to the new Michigan Women's Historical
Center and Hall of Fame were opened, and to commemorate the dedication day,
the Picnic on the Lawn is held annually; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Beckwith also served as the unpaid Executive Director of the
Michigan Women's Historical Center & Hall of Fame for 28 years; and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame was founded in 1983 and
currently honors 258 Michigan women for their outstanding achievements; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Beckwith once stated, "The Hall of Fame has enabled us to write
women back into history by providing inspiring role models for girls and women
as well as a fuller picture of our state's history for all its citizens"; and
WHEREAS, at the 26th Annual Picnic on the Lawn, the Michigan Women's
Historical Center and Hall of Fame will be honoring Dr. Gladys Beckwith for her
many years of dedicated service;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council, hereby,

wishes to express its deepest appreciation to Dr. Gladys Beckwith for her
dedication and efforts to preserve and record women's history in the City of
Lansing and for her many years of service to the Michigan Women's Historical
Center and Hall of Fame, which would not exist without her! We wish you
continued success in all your future endeavors!
BY COUNCILMEMBER CAROL WOOD
WHEREAS, Michele Hirschfield, since she was very young, knew that she
wanted to serve the public and make a difference in her community; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from Hillsdale College, Michele continued to hone

her skills in the retail, restaurant, and construction industries while residing in the
San Francisco Bay area; and
WHEREAS, making her way East, she spent time working in the brokerage
industry on Wall Street until family and friends called her back to Michigan where
she spent years working in the telecommunications, utilities, and information
securities industries; and
WHEREAS, in 2007, Michele and Tim relocated to Holt, Michigan and were
presented with an opportunity to join the Lansing region as Tim Horton's
franchise owners; and
WHEREAS, as a leader of positive growth in the business community, Michele

co-owns two Tim Horton's locations, on Cedar Street in South Lansing and in
Holt. Under Michele's guidance, the stores have become a showcase of
marketing wizardry with Senior Mondays and the classic car shows on Monday
evenings during spring and summer; and
WHEREAS, Michele is as dedicated to her employees and customers as she is

to the elementary students in Holt and at the Wexford Montessori Magnet School
through the Tim Horton's Children's Foundation, which will send more than
14,000 kids to camp in 2010.

wishes to congratulate Michele Hirschfield for being awarded the South Lansing
Business Association's Business Person of the Year Award. We wish you
continued success!
WHEREAS, Lisa Gnass holds a Bachelor's degree from Michigan State

University and lives in Dimondale with her husband, Camron, and three children;
and
WHEREAS, prior to joining the Ronald McDonald House, Lisa was a

communications specialist at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation,
leaving in 2000 to open a communications and marketing firm, consulting with
companies in a variety of industries including automotive, education, economic
development, and cosmetics; and
WHEREAS, she is the Executive Director of the Ronald McDonald House of Mid-
Michigan, with the responsibility of overseeing operations, including fund
development, finances, marketing and communications, community relationships,
staff management, and design and implementation of policies and procedures;
and
WHEREAS, Lisa was an eight-year member of the Board of Directors of the

Ronald McDonald House and is a current Junior League of Lansing board
member; and
WHEREAS, on June 22, 2010, the Ronald McDonald House will celebrate its 10 th
Anniversary serving hundreds of families visiting the Lansing area seeking
medical treatment for their seriously ill or injured children; and
WHEREAS, Lisa's enthusiasm, strength, resourcefulness, sparkling personality,

and dedication to serving the . community has provided a solid network of
individuals committed to ensuring the success of the Ronald McDonald House;

wishes to congratulate Lisa Gnass on being the proud recipient of the South
Lansing Business Association's 2010 Community Service Award. We wish you
continued success in all your future endeavors!
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WHEREAS, Kellie P. Dean is a graduate of Michigan State University with a

Bachelor's degree from the College of Education and a Masters Degree in
Special Education Administration; and
WHERAS, Mr. Dean was named the "outstanding Special Education Teacher in
Michigan" by the prestigious Council for Exceptional Children in 1983 for his
dedication and leadership in the education of persons with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, he has served on the Board for the Association for Retarded
Citizens, Chief Okemos Boy Scout Council, Lansing Area Safety Council, Marvin
E. Beekman Center Work Activity Center, Lansing Education Advancement
Foundation, Capital Area United Way, Ebersole Foundation, Ronald McDonald
House, St. Vincent Home Capital Campaign, BoarsHead Theater, Lansing
Economic Area Partnership, Mid-Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross,
Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau, and supports Special Olympics
throughout Michigan; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dean has over thirty years of volunteer experience in Special
Olympics, serving on the Sports Board of Directors of Special Olympics
International and as a Volunteer Director for the Michigan Special Olympics, and
has been instrumental in raising approximately $150,000 for these special
athletes; and
WHEREAS, Dean Transportation has generously donated transportation for the

Early Childhood Development Program as part of an effort to assist "at-risk" four
year olds for the Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and all
transportation to the Area 8 Special Olympics for over 25 years; and
WHEREAS, Kellie Dean and Dean Transportation received national recognition

in 1995 by being named the "School Bus Contractor of the Year" by the School
Bus Fleet Magazine and recently was named Business of the Year by Michigan
Special Olympics; and
WHEREAS, for over 12 years Dean Transportation, Inc. has participated in the
very successful Young Spartans Program, transporting perspective college
students in the Detroit Public Schools and across the State of Michigan to allow
urban youth to experience the college atmosphere and hopefully become future
MSU students; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dean was the recipient of the Lansing Chamber of Commerce
Community Service Award, Lansing Catholic Central High School Father Mac
Community Service Award, Greater Lansing Sports Hall of Fame Richard "Dick"
Letts Youth and Community Service Award and the MSU/Downtown Coaches
Club - The Edward R. Vandervoort Memorial Award; and
WHEREAS, Kellie Dean's participation and support was instrumental in the
Lansing/Michigan Legislative Black Caucus Katrina Relief efforts launching three
buses to Louisiana to deliver goods and bring back evacuees, and heprovided
two buses during the Labor Day weekend to move donated goods from the Union
Hall to the Black Child and Family Institute;

congratulates Kellie P. Dean on receiving the 2010 Alfreda Schmidt Lifetime
Achievement Award from the South Lansing Business Association. Thank you
for your many years of dedication and service to the City of Lansing and its
residents. We wish you continued success!
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BY COMMITTEE ON GENERAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, Lutheran Social Services of Michigan has requested $500.00 to

defray costs associated with the World Day at Hunter Park to be held on June 5,
2010; and
WHEREAS, the Committee on General Services met on Monday, June 7, 2010

and reviewed the request; and
WHEREAS, the maximum total amount of Community Promotion Funds to be

awarded an organization in one fiscal year is $500.00;

approves an allocation of $500.00 from the Community Promotion Account to
Luthern Social Services of Michigan to defray costs associated with the World
Day at Hunter Park held on June 5, 2010;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and the Finance Department shall
process this request by charging $500.00 to the Council Community Promotion
Account - 101.112101.741289.0;
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Lutheran Social Services of Michigan shall

submit a written analysis of the event, including information regarding the number
of attendees, a detailed account as to contributors, funds received, expended,
and residual funds to the Lansing City Council within 60 days after the event.
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BY THE COMMITTEE ON GENERAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, Capital City African American Cultural Association has requested

$500.00 to defray costs associated with the African American Parade & Family
Festival to be held on Saturday, August 14, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Committee on General Services met on Monday, June 7, 2010

and reviewed the request; and
WHEREAS, the maximum total amount of Community Promotion Funds to be

awarded an organization in one fiscal year is $500.00;

approves an allocation of $500.00 from the Community Promotion Account to
Captial City African American Cultural Association to defray costs associated
with the African American Parade & Family Festival to be held on August 14,
2010;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the. Mayor and the Finance Department shall
process this request by charging $500.00 to the Council Community Promotion
Account - 101.112101.741289.0;
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Capital City African American Cultural

Association shall submit a written analysis of the event, including information
regarding the number of attendees, a detailed account as to contributors, funds
received, expended, and residual funds to the Lansing City Council within 60
days after the event.
WHEREAS, the Licensing and Enforcement Division of the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission has received a request from Kelly's Restaurant and Pub, Inc. for a New
Outdoor Service Permit to be held in conjunction with 2010 Class C Licensed Business
with Dance-Entertainment Permit located at 220 S. Washington Sq., Ingham County.;
and
WHEREAS, Kelly's Restaurant and Pub, Inc. of 220 S. Washington Sq. has obtained the
appropriate signatures to add a New Outdoor Service; and
WHEREAS, the Committee on General Services met on Monday, June 7, 2010 to review
the request and took affirmative action;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lansing City Council, hereby, approves the
request for a New Outdoor Service Permit to be held in conjunction with 2010 Class C
Licensed Business with Dance-Entertainment Permit located at 220 S. Washington Sq.,
Ingham County for Kelly's Restaurant and Pub, Inc.;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Clerk is requested to notify the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission of the action taken.
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WHEREAS, the application for a license to sell or offer to sell retail fireworks filed by
Charles Walker of American Promotional/TNT Fireworks on behalf of:
Aldi's #1519 located at 6555 Pennsylvania Ave

Kroger #852 located at 443 Mall Court
Kroger #884 located at 921 W. Holmes St
L&L Food Center #275 located at 5016 S. Martin Luther King Blvd
L&L Food Center #279 located at 1615 W. Mount Hope Ave
Meijer #24 located at 6200 S. Pennsylvania Ave
Target #361 located at 500 E. Edgewood Blvd
Sam's Club #8137 located at 340 E. Edgewood Blvd
was referred to the Committee on General Services; and
WHEREAS, the application has been previously approved by the appropriate

departments within the City of Lansing; and
WHEREAS, Charles Walker of American Promotional/TNT Fireworks on behalf of:

agree that only retail fireworks that are approved for sale by the State of Michigan and
the City of Lansing will be sold at the site;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application fora license to sell or offer
to sell retail fireworks filed by Charles Walker of American Promotional/TNT Fireworks
on behalf of:

is approved;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this license to sell retail fireworks will expire on April
30, 2011, as set forth in the City of Lansing Fireworks Ordinance, Chapter 1615 of the
Lansing Code of Ordinances.
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WHEREAS, Robert and Evelyn Thocker filed a claim for $2,500 in restitution for
property he claimed was removed from 0 W. Miller Road, Lansing, Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the Committee on General Services met on Monday, June 7, 2010 to

review the claim and found that the claimant did not contest the $1,328.91 assessment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council, hereby, denies the claim
filed by Robert and Evelyn Thocker of $2,500 in restitution for property he claimed was
removed from 0 W. Miller Road, Lansing, Michigan;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that no further action is required by the City Attorney for
processing this claim.
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Resolution to Set Public Hearing for PSD Assessment for FY 2011
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing desires to encourage and support shopping and commercial activity in the
Principal Shopping District area by public improvement to develop, redevelop, promote economic activity,
and provide for the maintenance, security, and operation of the Principal Shopping District by such public
improvement which especially benefits any property within a district; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing desires to encourage promotional efforts, business recruitment in all zones
and physical improvements and maintenance services (in zone "A") of the Principal Shopping District; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has determined that this should be provided through special assessment
zones established for the purpose of financing Principal Shopping District activities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has determined that the cost of providing such services should be
recovered by a special assessment against properties especially benefited as authorized by Act No. 120 of
the Public Acts of 1961, as amended, and Chapters 812 and 1026 of the Lansing Code of Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has reviewed the proposed special assessment boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lansing has also reviewed the proposed services within the boundaries with an
estimated cost of these services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the special assessment zones for the Principal Shopping
District are established by City Council as follows:
Principal Shopping District: Beginning at the intersection of West right-of-way line of S. Capitol Avenue
and the north right-of-way line of W. St. Joseph Street, "Point of Beginning," North along S. Capitol
Avenue right-of-way line to the center-line of W. Washtenaw Street, west along the centerline of W.
Washtenaw Street to the center-line of Townsend Street, north along the center-line of Townsend Street to
the center-line of W. Allegan Street, then east along the W. Allegan Street center-line to the center-line of
S. Capitol Avenue, north along the S. Capitol Avenue center-line to the center-line of W. Saginaw Street,
east along the W. Saginaw Street center-line to the west right-of-way line of N. Washington Avenue, north
along the N. Washington Avenue right-of-way line to the north right-of-way line of W. Grand River
Avenue, east along the W. Grand River Avenue right-of-way line to the west right-of-way line of Turner
Street, north along the Turner Street right-of-way line to the north right-of-way line of Clinton Street, east
along Clinton Street right-of-way to the east right-of-way line of Center Street, south along the Center
Street right-of-way line to the north right-of-way line of Liberty Street, east along' the Liberty Street right-
of-way line to the centerline of N. Cedar Street, south along the N. Cedar Street center-line to the south
right-of-way line of East Grand River Avenue, east along the E. Grand River Avenue right-of-way line to
the west right of-way line of N. Larch Street, south along the N. Larch Street right-of-way line to the
center-line of E. Shiawassee Street, east along the E. Shiawassee Street center-line to the west right-of-way
line of the Conrail right-of-way, south along the Conrail right-of-way line to the south right-of-way line of
E. Michigan Avenue, west along the E. Michigan Avenue right-of-way to the east right-of-way line of S.
Larch Street, south along the S. Larch Street right-of-way line to the center-line of E. Kalamazoo Street,
then west along E. Kalamazoo Street center-line to the center-line of S. Larch Street, then south along the
S. Larch Street center-line to the north right-of-way line of St. Joseph Street (extended), west along the St.
Joseph Street right-of-way line (extended) to the Point of Beginning.
The Principal Shopping District, as described herein, shall contain zones as described below:
Zone A: Beginning at the intersection of the center-line of W. Shiawassee Street and the centerline of N.
Capitol Avenue, the "Point of Beginning -A", east along the center-line of Shiawassee Street to the west
right-of-way line of the Conrail right-of-way, south along the Conrail right-of-way line to the center-line of
E. Michigan Avenue, west along the center-line of E. Michigan Avenue to the center-line of S. Cedar
Street, south along the S. Cedar Street center-line to the center-line of E. Kalamazoo Street, west along the
E. Kalamazoo Street center-line to the center-line of Museum Drive, northwesterly along the center-line of
Museum Drive to the north line of Impression Five Condominium (extended), west along the said north
line of Impression Five Condominium (extended) to the center-line of the Grand River, southeasterly along
the center of the Grand River to the center-line of E. Kalamazoo Street, continuing along the center-line of
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E. Kalamazoo Street to the center-line of Grand Avenue, south along the Grand Avenue center-line to the
center-line of W. Lenawee Street, west along the W. Lenawee Street center-line to the west right-of-way
line of S. Capitol Avenue, north along the west right-of-way line of S. Capitol Avenue to W. Washtenaw
street, west along the centerline of W. Washtenaw Street to the centerline of Townsend Street, north along
the centerline of Townsend Street to the centerline of W. Allegan Street, then east along the W. Allegan
Street center-line of W. Allegan Street to the center-line of S. Capitol Avenue, north along the S. Capitol
Avenue center-line to the Point of Beginning -A.
Zone B: Beginning at the intersection of west right-of-way line of N. Washington Avenue and the north
right-of-way line of W. Grand River Avenue, the "Point of Beginning -B," east along the W. Grand River
right-of-way line to the west right-of-way line of Turner Street, north along the Turner Street right-of-way
line to the north right-of-way line of Clinton Street, east along the Clinton Street right-of-way line to the
east right-of-way line of Center Street, south along the Center Street right-of-way line to the north right-of-
way line of Liberty Street, east along the Liberty Street right-of-way line to the center, line of N. Cedar
Street, south along the N. Cedar Street center-line to the centerline of E. Maple Street, west along E. Maple
Street center-line (as aligned) to the west right-of-way line of N. Washington Avenue, north along the N.
Washington Avenue right-of-way line to the Point of Beginning -B.
Zone C -North: Beginning at the intersection of the center-line of N. Capitol Avenue and the center-line of
W. Shiawassee Street, the "Point of Beginning -C (North)," north along the N. Capitol Avenue center-line
to the center-line of W. Saginaw Street, east along the W. Saginaw Street center-line to west right-of-way
line of N. Washington Avenue, north along the N. Washington Avenue right-of-way line to the center-line
of E. Maple Street, east along E. Maple Street (as aligned) center-line to the center-line of N. Cedar Street,
north along the N. Cedar Street center-line to the south right-of-way line of E. Grand River Avenue, east
along the E. Grand River Avenue right-of-way line to the west right-of-way line of N. Larch Street, south
along the N. Larch Street right-of-way line to the center-line of E. Shiawassee Street, west along the E.
Shiawassee Street Center-line to the Point of Beginning - C (North).
Zone C -South: Beginning at the intersection of the west right-of-way line of S. Capitol Avenue and the
center-line of W. Lenawee Street, the "Point of Beginning -C (South}," east along the W. Lenawee Street
center-line to the center-line of Grand Avenue, north along Grand Avenue centerline to the center-line of E.
Kalamazoo Street, east along the Kalamazoo Street center-line to the center of the Grand River,
northwesterly along the center-line of the Grand River to the north line of Impression Five Condominium
(extended), east along the north line of Impression Five Condominium (extended) to the center-line of
Museum Drive, southeasterly along the center-line of Museum Drive to the center-line of E. Kalamazoo
Street, east along the Kalamazoo Street centerline to the center-line of S. Cedar Street, north along the
Cedar Street center-line to the center-line of E. Michigan Avenue, east along the E. Michigan Avenue
center-line to the west right-of-way line of the Conrail right-of-way, south along the Conrail right-of-way
line to the south right-of-way line of E. Michigan Avenue, then west along the E. Michigan Avenue right-
of-way line to the east right-of-way line of S. Larch Street, south along the S. larch Street right-of-way line
to the center-line of E. Kalamazoo Street, west along the E. Kalamazoo Street center-line to the center-line
of S. Larch Street, south along the S. larch Street center-line to the north right-of-way line of St. Joseph
Street (extended), west along the St. Joseph Street right-of-way line (extended) to the west right-of-way
line of S. Capitol Avenue, then north along the S. Capitol Avenue right-of-way to the Point of Beginning -
C (South).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Principal Shopping District public improvements and services be
supported by a special assessment of these costs against the properties especially benefited as follows:
ZONE A -13.2 cents per square foot for first floor and 6 cents per square foot for second floors and above,
parking structures at the rate of 4.8 cents per square foot for the main floors and 2.4 cents per square foot
for second floors and above, parking lots at 4.8 cents per square foot, vacant land at 1.2 cents per square
foot, and industrial & manufacturing properties at 2.4 cents per square foot for the first floor and 1.2 cents
per square foot for second floors and above; for a total of $367,541.
ZONE B -9.2 cents per square foot for fist floor and 3.45 cents per square foot for second floors and
above, parking structures at the rate of 4.6 cents per square foot for the main floors and 2.3 cents per square
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foot for second floors and above, parking lots at 4.6 cents per square foot, vacant land at 1.15 cents per
square foot, and industrial & manufacturing properties at 2.3 cents per square foot for the first floor and
1.15 cents per square foot for second floors and above; for a total of $22,531.
ZONE C (North & South) -2 cents per square foot for first floor and 1 cent per square foot for second floors
and above, parking structures at the rate of 2 cents per square foot for the main floors and 1 cent per square
foot for second floors and above, parking lots at 2 cents per square foot, vacant land at 1 cent per square
foot, and industrial & manufacturing properties at 2 cents per square foot for the first floor and 1 cent per
square foot for second floors and above; for a total of $28,589.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the cost and expense of making estimates, plans and assessments
incidental to the preparation of the assessment and the role, and providing notices shall be included in the
expense of the assessment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Principal Shopping District public improvement and services be
financed by a special assessment of these costs against the properties especially benefited as contained in
the assessment Roll No. PSD09-A/PSD09-B/PSD09-C, compiled by the City Assessor and presented to
Council with this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in zones "A," "B," and "C" (North & South), all property owners
whose assessment would otherwise exceed $10,000.00 per one parcel, shall be capped at no more than
$10,000.00 per one parcel on an annual basis.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in zones "A," "B," and "C " (North & South), any property owned by
a non-profit entity which as received a Federal IRS Section 501(c)(3) non-profit designation shall have
their property assessment capped at 40% of the proposed assessment rate; provided that said entity shall file
with the City Assessor, not later than August 9, 2010 a written application for non-profit Principal
Shopping District designation, together with a copy of said determination of IRS Section 501 (c)(3) status.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held June 28, 2010, at 7:00 pm in the City
Council Chamber, 10th Floor City Hall, Lansing, Michigan to consider the establishment of the Principal
Shopping District special assessment roll.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk publish notice of the hearing to confirm the special
assessment roll in a newspaper of general circulation at least 10 (ten) days prior to the date of the hearing.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the notice to the affected owners of the properties in said district be
given in accordance with Chapter 1026 of the Lansing Code of Ordinances.
BY THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS
That the following FY 2010 transfers be approved:
Police
Administration
$ 202.00 from Donations Revenue 101.0.675000.0

$ 202.00 to Donations/Contributions 101.343201.741880.0
(To appropriate donations for program activities advancing community policing.)
Police
Administration
$ 100.00 from Donations/Contributions 101.0.675000.0

$ 100.00 to Donations/Contributions 101.343201.741880.0
(To appropriate donations to supplement the annual federal/state CARE project

assisting victims of domestic abuse or violence.)

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BY THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
WHEREAS, on December 11, 2008, the City of Lansing's .Depaltinent of Parks and
Recreation received written notification from the Michigan Depai hnent of Natural
Resources and Environment (MDNRE) that our grant application to acquire
approximately 28.5 acres with 500 feet of Grand River Shoreline, commonly referred to
as "Hunter's Ridge" (the "Parcel") was recommended for funding by the Michigan
Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF); and
WHEREAS, the amounts and sources of the project funding are as follows:
Total Estimated Land/Property Value $ 997,500
Estimated Incidental Costs $ - 49,460
Total Project Cost $1,046,960
Amount Requested from MNRTF (75% grant) $ 785,300
Amount Donated by Owners (25% match) $ 261,660
WHEREAS, the MDNRE requires the City of Lansing to sign two copies of the Project
Agreement which describes the purpose and scope of the acquisition project, as well as
the responsibilities the City of Lansing will be committing to undertake by accepting this
acquisition grant; and
WHEREAS, the MDNRE requires the City of Lansing to submit a certified resolution
from our local governing body accepting the terms of the Project Agreement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council does hereby
accept the terms of the Project Agreement as received from the MDNRE, and that the
City of Lansing does hereby specifically agree, but not by way of limitation, as follows:
To complete the project during the project period and to provide the Owner-donated
match of $261,660.
To maintain satisfactory financial accounts, documents, and records to make them

available to the MDNRE for auditing at reasonable times.
To regulate the use of the property acquired and reserved under this Project Agreement to
assure the use thereof by the public on equal and reasonable terms.
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To comply with any and all terms of said Project Agreement including all terms not
specifically set forth in the foregoing portions of this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lansing City Council approves

acceptance of the grant for the purposes of
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, the Administration is authorized to receive the funds,

create the necessary accounts, and make necessary transfers for administration in
accordance with the requirements of the grantor.
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE
AMEND CHAPTER 812
Council Member Wood, Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means introduced:
An Ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, to Amend Chapter 812 of the Lansing
Codified Ordinances by allowing the Principal Shopping District to do business under
another name and further defining the scope of allowed activities within the Principal
Shopping District
The Ordinance is referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
RESOLUTION SETTING PUBLIC HEARING

By Council Member Wood
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF LANSING, that a public hearing be set
for Monday, June 28, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 10th Floor
Lansing City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI for the purpose of considering an
Ordinance of the City of Lansing, Michigan, to Amend Chapter 812 of the Lansing
Codified Ordinances by allowing the Principal Shopping District to do business under
another name and further defining the scope of allowed activities within the Principal
Shopping District.
Interested Persons are invited to attend this Public Hearing

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1 ORDINANCE NO.
2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN, TO AMEND
3 CHAPTER 812 OF THE LANSING CODIFIED ORDINANCES BY ALLOWING THE
4 PRINCIPAL SHOPPING DISTRICT TO DO BUSINESS UNDER ANOTHER NAME, AND
5 FURTHER DEFINING THE SCOPE OF ALLOWED ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE
6 PRINCIPAL SHOPPING DISTRICT.
7 THE CITY OF LANSING ORDAINS:
8 Section 1. That Chapter 812 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Lansing,
9 Michigan, be and is hereby amended to read as follows:
10 CHAPTER 812.
11
12 LANSING PRINCIPAL SHOPPING DISTRICT
13 812.01. Definitions.
14 Alley means a publicly owned accessway which is intended to serve adjacent property.
15 Landscape area means a planter tub, a grated tree planter, a beamed planting, the
16 parkway, or a flower, ground cover or shrub bed with or without a mulch covering.
17 Parkway means the area between the edge of the roadway and the sidewalk, or the
18 property line where there is no sidewalk.
19 Public outdoor space means any right-of-way or city owned property.
20 Right-of-way means the entire portion of land between property lines, including any
21 street, roadway, highway or alley located therein.
22 Street, roadway and highway means the portion of the right-of-way intended for
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1 vehicular travel.
2 Sidewalk means that hard surface part of the right-of-way between the parkway and the
3 property line intended for use by non-motored traffic and pedestrians.
4 Temporary encroachment refers to uses that involve the use of the public right-of-way for
5 specific activities taking place on a seasonal basis or for short durations. These include but are to
6 limited to tables, chairs display racks, surface level signs, push carts, pedestals, solicitors, sales
7 persons, musicians, and outdoor exhibitions.
9 ' - - of Michigan Avenue and the south curb line of Ottawa Street; 2) the north
10
11 Ionia Street and the south curb line of Shiawasscc Street and also th- :.. :. =b: .
12 S. Washington between 1) the south curb line of Michi_ • - -
13 Allegan St.; 2) the south curb line of Allegan St. and the north curb line of Washtcnaw St.; 3) the
14 south curb line of Washtcnaw St. and the north curb line of Kalamazoo St.; and 4) the south curb
15 line of Kalamazoo St. and the north
16 812.02. Powers of City regarding development or redevelopment; assessments.
17 (a) The City may provide for the development or redevelopment of the principal
18 shopping district as authorized by Public Act No. 120 of 1961 as amended (M.C.L.A. 125.981 et
19 seq.) and this chapter. THE PRINCIPAL SHOPPING DISTRICT MAY DO BUSINESS
20 UNDER A NAME ADOPTED BY ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
21 (b) The use in this chapter of the term "public improvement" does not prevent the
22 levying of a special assessment for the cost of a part of a principal shopping district project that
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1 represents special benefits.
2 (c) Whenever council orders public improvements that are mentioned in this section,
3 it may determine, by resolution or ordinance, that the whole or some portion of the expense of
4 any such public improvement shall be borne by the owners of adjacent parcels of land. In such a
5 case, the procedure to be used to assess the cost of such public improvements shall be borne by
6 the owners of adjacent parcels of land. In such a case, the procedure to be used to assess the cost
7 of such public improvements shall be as set forth in chapter 1026.
8 812.03. Designation of area.
9 To promote economic activity and to provide for the maintenance, security and operation
10 of a principal shopping district.
11 The Downtown Lansing and Environs Principal Shopping District (hereinafter called
12 Principal Shopping District) LANSING PRINCIPAL SHOPPING DISTRICT, inclusive of
13 parcels within or having frontage immediately contiguous to the described boundary, is hereby
14 declared and established as:
15 Principal Shopping District: Beginning at the intersection of West right-of-way line of S.
16 Capitol Avenue and the north right-of-way line of W. St. Joseph Street, "Point of
17 Beginning," North along S. Capitol Avenue right-of-way line to the center line of W.
18 Washtenaw Street, west along the center line of W. Washtenaw Street to the center line
19 of Townsend Street, north along the center line of Townsend Street to the center line of
20 W. Allegan Street, then east along the W. Allegan Street center line to the center line of
21 S. Capitol Avenue, north along the S. Capitol Avenue center line to the center line of W.
22 Saginaw Street, east along the W. Saginaw Street center line to the west right-of-way line
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1 of N. Washington Avenue, north along the N. Washington Avenue right-of-way line to
2 the north right-of-way line of W. Grand River Avenue, east along the W. Grand River
3 Avenue right-of-way line to the west right-of-way line of Turner Street, north along the
4 Turner Street right-of-way line to the north right-of-way line of Clinton Street, east along
5 Clinton Street right-of-way to the east right-of-way line of Center Street, south along the
6 Center Street right-of-way line to the north right-of-way line of Liberty Street, east along
7 the Liberty Street right-of-way line to the center line of N. Cedar Street, south along the
8 N. Cedar Street center line to the south right-of-way line of East Grand River Avenue,
9 east along the E. Grand River Avenue right-of-way line to the west right of-way line of
10 N. Larch Street, south along the N. Larch Street right-of-way line to the center line of E.
11 Shiawassee Street, east along the E. Shiawassee Street center line to the west right-of-
12 way line of the Conrail right-of-way, south along the Conrail right-of-way line to the
13 south right-of-way line of E. Michigan Avenue, west along the E. Michigan Avenue
14 right-of-way to the east right-of-way line of S. Larch Street, south along the S. Larch
15 Street right-of-way line to the center line of E. Kalamazoo Street, then west along E.
16 Kalamazoo Street center line to the center line of S. Larch Street, then south along the S.
17 Larch Street center line to the north right-of-way line of St. Joseph Street (extended),
18 west along the St. Joseph Street right-of-way line (extended) to the point of beginning.
19 The Principal Shopping District, as described herein, shall contain zones as described
20 below:
21 Zone A: Beginning at the intersection of the center line of W. Shiawassee Street and the
22 center line of N. Capitol Avenue, the "Point of Beginning -A", east along the center line
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1 of Shiawassee Street to the west right-of-way line of the Conrail right-of-way, south
2 along the Conrail right-of-way line to the center line of E. Michigan Avenue, west along
3 the center line of E. Michigan Avenue to the center line of S. Cedar Street, south along
4 the S. Cedar Street center line to the center line of E. Kalamazoo Street, west along the E.
5 Kalamazoo Street center line to the center line of Museum Drive, northwesterly along the
6 center line of Museum Drive to the north line of Impression Five Condominium
7 (extended), west along the said north line of Impression Five Condominium (extended) to
8 the center line of the Grand River, southeasterly along the center of the Grand River to
9 the center line of E. Kalamazoo Street, continuing along the center line of E. Kalamazoo
10 Street to the center line of Grand Avenue, south along the Grand Avenue center line to
11 the center line of W. Lenawee Street, west along the W. Lenawee Street center line to the
12 west right-of-way line of S. Capitol Avenue, north along the west right-of-way line of S.
13 Capitol Avenue to W. Washtenaw street, west along the center line of W. Washtenaw
14 Street to the center line of Townsend Street, north along the center line of Townsend
15 Street to the center line of W. Allegan Street, then east along the W. Allegan Street center
16 line of W. Allegan Street to the center line of S. Capitol Avenue, north along the S.
17 Capitol Avenue center line to the point of beginning -A.
18 Zone B: Beginning at the intersection of west right-of-way line of N. Washington Avenue
19 and the north right-of-way line of W. Grand River Avenue, the "Point of Beginning -B,"
20 east along the W. Grand River right-of-way line to the west right-of-way line of Turner
21 Street, north along the Turner Street right-of-way line to the north right-of-way line of
22 Clinton Street, east along the Clinton Street right-of-way line to the east right-of-way line
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1 of Center Street, south along the Center Street right-of-way line to the north right-of-way
2 line of Liberty Street, east along the Liberty Street right-of-way line to the center, line of
3 N. Cedar Street, south along the N. Cedar Street center line to the center line of E. Maple
4 Street, west along E. Maple Street center line (as aligned) to the west right-of-way line of
5 N. Washington Avenue, north along the N. Washington Avenue right-of-way line to the
6 point of beginning -B.
7 Zone C - North: Beginning at the intersection of the center line of N. Capitol Avenue and
8 the center line of W. Shiawassee Street, the "Point of Beginning -C (North)," north along
9 the N. Capitol Avenue center line to the center line of W. Saginaw Street, east along the
10 W. Saginaw Street center line to west right-of-way line of N. Washington Avenue, north
11 along the N. Washington Avenue right-of-way line to the center line of E. Maple Street,
12 east along E. Maple Street (as aligned) center line to the center line of N. Cedar Street,
13 north along the N. Cedar Street center line to the south right-of-way line of E. Grand
14 River Avenue, east along the E. Grand River Avenue right-of-way line to the west right-
15 of-way line of N. Larch Street, south along the N. Larch Street right-of-way line to the
16 center line of E. Shiawassee Street, west along the E. Shiawassee Street center line to the
17 point of beginning -C (North).
18 Zone C -South: Beginning at the intersection of the west right-of-way line of S. Capitol
19 Avenue and the center line of W. Lenawee Street, the "Point of Beginning -C (South),"
20 east along the W. Lenawee Street center line to the center line of Grand Avenue, north
21 along Grand Avenue center line to the center line of E. Kalamazoo Street, east along the
22 Kalamazoo Street center line to the center of the Grand River, northwesterly along the
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1 center line of the Grand River to the north line of Impression Five Condominium
2 (extended), east along the north line of Impression Five Condominium (extended) to the
3 center line of Museum Drive, southeasterly along the center line of Museum Drive to the
4 center line of E. Kalamazoo Street, east along the Kalamazoo Street center line to the
5 center line of S. Cedar Street, north along the Cedar Street center line to the center line of
6 E. Michigan Avenue, east along the E. Michigan Avenue center line to the west right-of-
7 way line of the Conrail right-of-way, south along the Conrail right-of-way line to the
8 south right-of-way line of E. Michigan Avenue, then west along the E. Michigan Avenue
9 right-of-way line to the east right-of-way line of S. Larch Street, south along the S. Larch
10 Street right-of-way line to the center line of E. Kalamazoo Street, west along the E.
11 Kalamazoo Street center line to the center line of S. Larch Street, south along the S.
12 Larch Street center line to the north right-of-way line of St. Joseph Street (extended),
13 west along the St. Joseph Street right-of-way line (extended) to the west right-of-way line
14 of S. Capitol Avenue, then north along the S. Capitol Avenue right-of-way to the point of
15 beginning -C (South).
16 .:.. .. . . 1I
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17
18 parallel to such property lines and 20 feet therefrom, measured on the perpendicular, shall be
19 tr ted as sidewalks and shall be subject to all provisions of these Codified Ordinances
20 applicable to sidewalks.
21
22 (a) Th -Washington Square Mall is closed to all-vehicular traffic, including the riding
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1 of bicycles, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) hereof:
2 (b) Subsection (a) hereof does not apply to the following vehicles:
3 (1) Emergency vehicles. Public police and fire vehicles and public and private
4 ambulances;
5 = , - • = icc and service vchiclcs. Public and private street repair
7 cleaning and snow removal vehicles and equipment; public and-private water and
8 sewer repair and construction vehicles and equipment; and public and private
9 engaged in construction, service and repair of electric,
10 gas, telephone or other public utility facilities; and
12 of substantial need to use the arcia deemed in subsection (a) hereof during the
13 course of business or otherwise, the Mayor or the Director of Parks and
14 Rccr tion may issue a temporary special permit for the purposes outlined in the
15 application for such permit.
16 (c) City Council, upon passage of a resolution, may reopen all or part of the
17 Washington Square Mall to vehicular traffic.
18 (d) City Council, upon passage of a resolution, may establish special vehicular
19 parking regulations and parking fees on all or part of the Washington Square Mall to
20 accommodate
residents living on or immcdiatcly adjacent to the Washington Square Mall.
21
22 (a) No person shall ride and/or maneuver a skateboard on the Washington Square
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1
2 way between Michi an Avenue and Lenawec Street or in the area bounded by the north strcct
3 curb line of Michigan Avenue on the south, the east line of the River Walk on the west, the north
4 street curb line of Museum Drive on the north, and the west right-of-way line of Cedar Street on
5 the ast, except as provided in Section 312.08.
6 (b) No person shall in line skate on the Washington Square Mall between Shiawassco
7 ashington Avenue right of way between Michigan
8 Avcnuc and Lcnawcc Street or in the ar bounded by the north strcct curb line of Michigan
9 Avenue on the south, the st line of the River Walk on the west, the north street curb line of
10
11 provided in Section 812.08.
12
13 the Traffic Code.
14 812.07. LANSING PRINCIPAL SHOPPING DISTRICT
15 BOARD.
16 The Mayor shall appoint and Council shall confirm an eight-member Principal Shopping
17 District Board, responsible to the Mayor and Council for:
18 (a) A program to manage the promotion of economic activity in the Principal
19 Shopping District by undertakings including, but not limited to, conducting
20 market research and public relations campaigns, developing, coordinating, and
21 conducting retail and institutional promotions, and sponsoring special events and
22 related activities. A business may prohibit the use of its name or logo in a public
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1 relations campaign, promotion, or special event or related activity for the
2 Principal Shopping District;
3 (b) A program to provide for the maintenance, security, and operation of the public
4 outdoor spaces within the Principal Shopping District; and
5 (c) Advising the Mayor on the issuance of permits for special events, right-of-way
6 closures, banners, temporary encroachment uses, bicycling events, skateboarding
7 events and/or in-line skating events.
8 (d) Advising the Mayor and Council on the method to finance the whole or any part
9 of the Principal Shopping District project(s).

Deleted: Deeeebce
10 (e) The annual submission, prior to ,JANUARY 30 of each year, of a written report ,
11 evaluating the effectiveness and analyzing the statues, priorities for service,
12 activities and programs of the Principal Shopping District Board; the report shall
13 be filed with the City Clerk and copies provided to the Mayor and Council;
14 (f) The annual submission, prior to August 15 of each year, of an independent audit
15 of all accounts at the close of the fiscal year, which shall end June 30; the audit
16 shall be made by a Certified Public Accountant and shall be filed with the City
17 Clerk and copies provided to the Mayor and Council;
18 (g) The annual submission, prior to June 30 of each year or prior to any request for
19 the city to levy a special assessment, of the budget of the Principal Shopping
20 District Board for the fiscal year commencing July 1 of that year.
21 The Board shall consist of a representative of City government, an individual from the
22 adjacent residential area and at least five owners or operators of businesses located within the
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1 Principal Shopping District. The Board appointees shall serve overlapping four-year terms. In the
2 first instance, the Mayor shall so arrange their terms that two members' terms shall expire on
3 June 30, 1997, two members' terms on June 30 in the succeeding year and two members' terms
4 on June 30 in the third year, and two members' terms on June 30 in the fourth year. The Board
5 shall meet not less than once a month.
6 be necessary for the Board to take action.
7 812.08. Permits for certain activities.
8 (a) Required. The following activities are prohibited in the public spaces of the
9 Principal Shopping District, unless a permit has been obtained for such activity:
10 (1) Any peddling, hawking and vending within the meaning of Section 844.01;
11 (2) The sale of or soliciting of the sale of ice cream, ice cream products or
12 confections within the meaning of Sections 844.19 and 844.20;
13 (3) Any display of merchandise, products or goods, except as part of an organized
14 promotion or show which has received a permit pursuant to subsection (c) hereof;
15 and
16 (4) Any show or exhibition.

Deleted: the Washington Square Mall
between Shiawassee and Michigan and
17 (b) The following activities are prohibited on,THE ------------------------
SIDEWALKS IN DISTRICT A on the S. Washington Avenue right of
way between Michigan Avenue and
Lenawee Street,
18 OF THE PRINCIPAL SHOPPING DISTRICT unless a permit has been obtained for such
19 activity:
20, (1) Skateboarding;
21 (2) In-line skating;
22 (3) Bicycling;
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1 (c) Permit Conditions.
2 (1) The Principal Shopping District Board shall review any application for a permit
3 required in subsection (a) hereof and shall make written recommendations to the
4 Mayor concerning the issuance or denial of any such permit.
5 (2) Council may establish by resolution an appropriate fee schedule for such permits.
6 (3) Permits issued by the City to hawk, peddle or vend or for the sale of or the
7 solicitation of the sale of ice cream, ice cream products or confections within the
8 Principal Shopping District shall be annual permits. Pem 'ts issued to conduct
9 shows, exhibitions or displays of merchandise, products or goods as part of an
10 organized show as promotion shall be valid only for the duration of the scheduled
11 events.
12 (4) Permits granted may be made conditional according to location within the
13 Principal Shopping District. The areas in which activities including selling,
14 vending or hawking are permitted shall be reviewed annually by the Board and be
15 subjected to approval by the Mayor.
16 (5) Any applicant who is denied any permit required in subsection (a) hereof may
17 appeal the denial to Council.
18 (6) The Board shall recommend, rules and regulations subject to review and approval
19 by the Council, for the issuance, denial and revocation of such permits.
20 (d) Revocation; Hearing; Damage to Persons or Property.
21 (1) The Mayor or his/her designee may, after consultation with the City Attorney and
22 a hearing conducted pursuant to this subsection, recommend to Council that a
12

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1 permit issued under this section be revoked for damaging, defacing, injuring,
2 altering or removing public property or any portion thereof; or for endangering
3 pedestrians or vehicles thereupon; or for violating any other State law or City
4 ordinance.
5 (2) Prior to such recommendation, the Mayor or his/her designee shall serve notice in
6 writing on the holder of such permit of the time, place and date of the hearing.
7 The notice shall be served upon the permit holder a minimum of ten days before
8 the scheduled hearing and shall contain a reasonably definite statement of the
9 reason that the permit holder is alleged to have committed the violation. The
10 notice shall inform the permit holder that he or she may appear in person with or
11 without counsel, may produce witnesses on his or her own behalf and may cross-
12 examine witnesses who testify against him or her. Any hearing conducted by the
13 Mayor or his/her designee pursuant to this section shall include a full
14 consideration of the issues involved and a determination of facts on the basis of
15 evidence presented. If, after a proper hearing, the Mayor or his/her designee
16 determines that the permit should be revoked, he or she shall within five days
17 notify Council in writing with a recommendation that the permit be revoked.
18 812.09. Excepted areas and facilities.
19 For purposes of Sections 812.07 and 812.08, public spaces and public outdoor spaces
20 shall not include properties operated and maintained by the Lansing Entertainment and Public
21 Facilities Authority, City parking garages, or City operated surface parking lots or designated
22 park land; provided that this exception shall not include periodic maintenance or cleaning of the
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1 City Hall patio or Oldsmobile Park Plaza THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL STADIUM
2 PLAZA.
3 812.99. Penalty.
4 Section 2. All ordinances, resolutions or rules, parts of ordinances, resolutions or rules
5 inconsistent with the provisions hereof are hereby repealed.
6 Section 3. Should any section, clause or phrase of this ordinance be declared to be
7 invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole, or any part thereof
8 other than the part so declared to be invalid.
9 Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect on the 30th day after enactment, unless given
10 immediate effect by City Council.
14
Approved as to form:
City Attorney
Dated:
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Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
June 8, 2010
President Robinson and Members of the Lansing City Council

10th Floor, City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
Dear Council Members:
The attached application for a license has been submitted to the City Clerk's Office, and is
being forwarded for your consideration and appropriate action.
Application for a license to sell or offer to sell retail fireworks filed by B.J. Alan Company
on behalf of Menard's #3158 located at 725 American Rd
Lansing City Clerk's Office

Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933-1695
517-483-4131 $ 517-377-0068 FAX
www.lansingmi.gov/clerk $ clerk@lansingmi.gov

CITY OF LAN-SING
APPLICATION FOR ALICENSE TO SELL OR-OFFER=TO SELL
-RETAIL FIREWORKS
Applicant: Submit this application with the following additional items to the Lansing City
'Clerk's Office, 124 W. Michigan Avenue, 9th Floor, Lansing, Michigan 48933-1695; Phone
(517) 483-4133. If approved, this permit is non-transferable.
Proof that applicant is at least eighteen (18) years of a

Non-refundable filing.fee of $ 115.00.'
Proof of insurance or bonding in the minimum amount of $500,000 per
occurrence coverage for premises, vehicle and public liability.
Affidavit verifying the information contained within this application.
If sales are to be made from .a tent, roadside stand, or other non-permanent
structure, a Peddler's and Transient Merchants license must also be obtained.
Applicant's Name: Date of Birth:

B. J. ALAN 6R ,"i <
Applicant's Address: 55 MARTIN LUTilE e. mI?i JR. PLV
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Applicant's Phone Number: LU'
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Names and Addresses of Licensee or His/Her Designated Agents Who Will be are Premise when
Firework Sales Take Place:
IN THE PAST 24 MONTHS, HAS ANYONE LISTED AEOVE RECEIVED A .CITATION OF,
BEEN CONVICTED OF, OR ENTERED A GUILTY PLEA TO VTTOLATION(S) OF THE STATE
OF MICHIGAN FIREWORKS ACT (MCLA ' 750:243a, et Sep.), FEDERAL FIREWORKS
LAWS AND REGULATIONS, OTHER STATES' FIREWORK LAWS, THE ,REGULATIONS
OF CHAPTER 1615, OR ANY COURT ORDER RELATI? G TO THESAI_E OROFFER TO
SELL OF''WHOLESALE .OR RETAIL-FIREWORKS? L1 yes OR no IF YES; PROVIDE
DETAILS:
Nu hers' nd Kinds of Fireworks to be Sold:.`
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completed in the City Cleric's 0 flee)
I swear that the statements made on this application are correct according to the best of my
knowledge and belief. I further understand that any false information will result in the denial of this
application. I further affirm that I am not currently in default of any financial obligation to the City
of Lansing.
Signature of Witness to Applicant's Signature
Attached to this Application is a full copy of the City of Lansing fireworks oidinaice. Please review
this to ensure that your application meets all criteria..
City Council Resolution;No.) (L> ltd Approved by City C,olincil
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CITY OF LANSING
APPLICATION FOR.ALICENSE• TO SELL OR OFFER TO SELL
RETAIL FIREWORKS
Clerk's Office, 124 W. Michigan Avenue, 9' Floor, Lansing, .Michigan 48933-1.695; Phone
(517) 483-4133. If approved, his permit is non-transferable.
1.' Proof that applicant is at least eighteen (18) years of age.

2. Non-refundable filing fee of $ 115.00.
3. Proof of insurance or bonding in the minimum an or it of $500,000 per
occurrence coverage for premises, vehicle and. public liability.
4. Affidavit verifying the.informatioii contained within this application.
5. If sales are to be:.made from a tent, roadside stand, or other:iioi..-permanent •
structure, a Peddler's and Transient Merchants license tizst also be obtained.
F4pp3 cant's fiTame.'' ...... :: Date of
• Applicant's Address; '555' MARTIN LUT ER:1 .G.3R...BLUG..: :. .

YOUNGSTOWN" ON 445DM102'::•
Ap licant's:Phone Nilnmber,, ^- . 'to
Locatio o Preen ses'where Fireworks'are to lie So7ct:`...P'\ p", \ - 11 . I. :S .: :
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Name of Operator 'of:any:I3uainess Located( on the Premises:
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IN 1.riH PAST 24 MONTHS, HAS ANYONE LIS'1 ;D ABOVE RECEIVED A CITATION OF,
BEEN CONVICTED OF, OR ENTERED A GUILTY PLEA TO VIOLATION(S) OF THE STATE
OF IVICHIGAN FIREWORKS ACT (MCLA. § 750.243a, .et..Aq:), FEDERAL FIREWORKS
LAWS AND REGULATIONS, OTHER STATES'. . WORK LAWS, THE REGULATIONS
OF' CHAPTER 1615, O. ANY COURT ORDER RELATINQ °TO '1!.0 SALE OR OFFER TO
SELL OF WHOLESALE OR R.ETAIL FIREWORKS? El.* OR. '.o; .. S,'. PROVIDE
.:
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(This section should be completed in the City Clerk's Office)
application, I further affixm. thRt I am not currently in default of any financial obligation to the City
of Lansing.
^//moo // v
(Date Signed) (Apph Signature)

antt''ss
(Signature of Witness' to Applicant's Signature)
Attached to this Application is a full copy ofthe City ofLansing fireworks ordinance. Please review
this to ensure that your application meets all criteria.
APPROVAL SEC'TION'
(Signature. .- Treasurer's :Office). Me Signd):
(Signature - Police Department) . (Date Signed) .
(Signature: city Attorney's Office . (Date Signed.) .
(City Council Resolution No.) (Date Approved by-City Council)
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CITY OF LANSING
APPLICATION FOR A LICENSE TO SELL OR OFFER TO SELL
RETAIL FIREWORKS
Clerk's Office, 124 W. Michigan Avenue, 9"' Floor, Lansing, Michigan 48933-1695; Phone
(517) 483-4133. If approved, this permit is non=transferable.
1. Proof that applicant is at least eighteen (18) years of age.

3. Proof of insurance or bonding in the minimum amount of $500,000 per
4. Affidavit verifying the information contained within this application.
5. If sales are to be made from a tent, roadside stand, or other non-permanent
Applicant's Name; Date of 8'

B. J. ALAN COMPANY
Applicant's Address: 555MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD :
YOUNGSTOWN, OH .445024102
Applicant's Phone Number:; ' .` 41LI DO I c S ^.
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LAWS AND REGULATIONS, OTHER STATES' FIREWORK LAWS, THE REGULATIONS
OF CHAPTER 1615, OR ANY COURT ORDER RELATING . TO. THE SALE OR OFFER TO
SELL OF WHOLESALE OR RETAIL FIREWORKS? D yes OR no; IF YES, PROVIDE
DETAILS;.
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of Lansing.
(Date Signed) (Appligant's Signature)
(Signature of Witness to Applicant's Signature)
Attached to this Application is a full copy of the City of Lansing fireworks ordinance. Please review
APPROVAL SECTION
(Signature: Fire Marshal's Office) (Date Signed)
(Signature - Police Department) (Date Signed)
(Signature: City Attorney's Office (Date Sighed.)
(City Council Resolution No:) (Date Approved by City Council)
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CITY OF LANSING
RETAIL FIREWORKS
Clerk's Office, 124 W. Michigan Avenue, 9th Floor, Lansing, Michigan 489334695; Phone
Proof that applicant is at least eighteen (18) years of age.

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LAWS AND REGULATIONS, OTHER STATES' FIREWORK LAWS, THE REGULATIONS
OF CHAPTER 1615, OR ANY COURT ORDER RELATING- TO THE SALE OR OFFER TO
SELL OF WHOLESALE OR RETAIL FIREWORKS? D yes OR ni); YES, PROVIDE
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of Lansing.
(Date Signed)
Attached to this Application is a full copy of the City Of Lansing fireworks ordinance. Please review
APPROVAL SECTION
(Signature: City Attorney's Office (Date Signed)
(City Council Resolution No.) (Date Approved by City Council)
-Pg. 3 of3 Pgs. Application for License to Sell or Offer to Sell Retail Fireworks-
Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk

Lansing, MI 48933
Application for a license to sell or offer to sell retail fireworks filed by Janet Stajos on
behalf of American Eagle Superstore located at 901 North Larch Street
Sincerely,
sii/
`Chrs Swope
City Clerk

517-483-4131 $ 517-377-0068 FAX
www.lansingmi.gov/clerk $ clerk@Iansingmi.gov

CITY OF :LANSING
APPLICATION FOR A-LICENSE TO ,SELL OR OFFER'TO SELL
RETAIL FIREWORKS
Clerk's Office, 124 W. Michigan Avenue, 9th Floor, Lansing, Michigan 48933-1695;. Phone
(517) 483-4133.. If approved, this permit is non-transferable.

2. Non-refundable filing fee of `$ 115.00.
3 Proof of insurance or bonding in the minimum amount of $500,000 per
4 Affidavit verifying the information contained within this application.
Applicant's Name: Date ofBirth:
Applicant's Address:®'(
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Applicant's Phone .Number: 0 ' 03--~ 5O 9
Location of Premises where -Fireworks are to be Sold: (L 6,r-dc)
Location of Premises Where Fireworks are to be Stored:
Owner of the Premises Where Fireworks are to be Stored: 4
Name of Operator of any Business Located on the Premises: -CA- S J
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of Lansing.
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Attached to this Application is a full.copy of the City of Lansingfireworks ordinance. Please review
this to. ensure that your application meets all criteria.
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ature - Treasurers Office`f (Date Signed
(City Council Resolution No) (Date Approved by City Council)
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Names and Addresses of Licensee or His/her Designated Agents Who Will be on Premise when
Firaork Sales Take Place;
Name ' Date of Birth Address
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IN T1IE PAST 24 MONKS, SEAS ANYONE LISTED ABOVE RECEIVED A CITATION OF,
BEEN CONVICTED OF, OR ENTERED A. DU1 TY'LEA TO VVIOLATION(S) OF THE STATE
OF MICHIGAN FIREWORK ACT (MCLA § 750.243a, ct, seq,), FEDERAL FIREWORKS .
LAWS AND REGULATIONS, OTHER STA.TES'.FIREWORK LAWS , THE REGULATIONS OF
CHAPTER 1615, OR ANY COURT ORDER RELATING TO THE SALE OR OFFER TO SELL
OP WHOLESALE OR RETAIL FIREWORKS? ❑ yes OR zlo; IF YES, PROVIDE DETAILS:
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(Date Signed)
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CITY OF LANSING
RETAIL FIREWORKS
Clerk's Office, 124 W. Michigan Avenue, 9th Floor, Lansing, Michigan 48933-1695; Phone

Applicant's Name: _ 34VCf Date of Birth:
Applicant's Address: % LarC,k 2d'
Applicant's PhoneNnmber: J - a-02-'75'V•9

Location of Premises where Fireworks are to be Sold: i'1 J•Lft r"Cii-) r€ 2k
Location of Premises Where Fireworks are to be Stored: 1'10 S4OrU
Owner of the Premises Where Fireworks are to be Stored: /U/4
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Names and Addresses o#'Liceoaee or His/Her Designated Agents Who Will be on Premise when
Firework Sales Take Place;
IN THE PAST 24 MONTFIS, HAS ANYONE LISTED ABOVE RECEIVED A CITATION OF,
OF MICHIGAN FIREWORKS ACT (MCLA § 750.243a, et, seq.), FEDERAL FIREWORKS
LAWS AND REGULATIONS, OTHER STATES' FIREWORK LAWS, TIM REGULATIONS
OF CHAPTER 1615, OR ANY COURT ORDER RELATING TO TI-1E SALE OR OFFER TO
SELL OF WHOLESALE OR RETAIL FIREWORKS? ® yes OR f % no; IF YES, PROVIDE
DETAILS:
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I swear that the statements made on this application are correct - according to the best of my
application. I further affirm that I am not currently in default of any :financial obligation to the City
of Lansing.
(Date Signed)
(Signature f Witness to Applicant's Signature)
Attached to this Application is a full copy of the City ofLansing•fireworks ordinance. Please review
APPROVAL SECTION
(Signature - Treasurer's Office) (Date Signed)

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CITY OF LANSING
RETAIL FIREWORKS
Clerk's Office, 124 W. Michigan Avenue, 9th Floor, Lansing, Michigan 48933-1695;.Phone

Applicant's Name: e,- ST^ÛJ .Date of Birth:

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Owner of the Premises Where Fireworks are to be Stored: /UM
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of Lansing.
(Date Signed)
(Signatur f Witness to Applicant's Signature)
Attached to this Application is a full copy of the City of Lansingfireworks ordinance. Please review
APPROVAL SECTION
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(Signature - Treasurer's'O ce) (Date Signed)
(Signature - Police Department) (Date Signed)
(Signature: City Attorney's Office) (Date Signed)
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Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
June 9, 2010

Lansing, MI 48933
Application for a license to sell or offer to sell retail fireworks filed by Charles G. Friese
of TNT Fireworks on behalf of Mejier's located in the parking lot at 6200 S.
Pennsylvania Ave.
Sincerely,
Chris Swope
City Clerk

517-483-4131 • 517-377-0068 FAX
www.lansingmi.gov/clerk • clerk@lansingmi.gov

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RETAIL FIREWORKS
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IN THE PAST 24 MONTHS, HAS ANYONE LISTED ABOVE RECEIVED A CITATION OF,
OF MICHIGAN FIREWORKS ACT (MCLA § 750.243a, et. seq.), FEDERAL FIREWORKS
LAWS AND REGULATIONS, OTHER STATES' FIREWORK LAWS, THE REGULATIONS OF
CHAPTER 1615, OR ANY COURT ORDER RELATING TO THE SALE OR OFFER TO SELL
OF WHOLESALE OR RETAIL FIREWORKS? ❑ yes OR [)no; IF YES, PROVIDE DETAILS:
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Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
June 9, 2010
City Council President Robinson and Lansing City Council Members

10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
Dear President Robinson and Council Members:
Pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-402.3 of the Lansing City Charter, on June 7, 2010 the
Internal Auditor Placed on file the following audit report:
Health Insurance
This document is available for review at the office of the City Clerk and on the City Clerk's
website (www.lansingmi.gov/clerk).
r
Chris Swope, CMC
Lansing City Clerk

517-483-4131 • TDD 517-483-4479 . 517-377-0068 FAX
www.lansingmi.gov/clerk • clerk@lansingmi.gov
Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
June 9, 2010
City Council President Robinson and Lansing City Council Members

10th Floor City Hail
Lansing, MI 48933
On June 4, 2010, I received and placed on file the Community Development Block Grant -
Recover (CDBG-R) Subsequent Amendment to the Substantial Amendment to Action Plan
(7/1/08-6/30/09).
This document is available for review at the office of the City Clerk and on the City Clerk's
website (www.lansingmi.gov/clerk).
Sincerely,
Chris Swope, CMC

Lansing City Clerk

517-483-4131 • TDD 517-483-4479 . 517-377-0068 FAX
www.lansingmi.gov/clerk • clerk@Iansingmi.gov
Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
June 9, 2010

10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
The Minutes from the Meetings of the following Boards and Authorities of the City of
Lansing were placed on file in the City Clerk's Office and are attached for your information
and review.
BOARD NAME DATE OF MEETING
Board of Ethics May 11,2010

Building Board of Appeals February 9, 2010
Demolition Board April 22, 2010
If I, or my staff, can provide further assistance or information relative to the filing of these
minutes, please contact us at 483-4131.
Sincerely,

517-483-4131 ❑ 517-377-0068 FAX
www.lansingmi.gov/clerk ❑ clerk@Iansingmi.gov

APPROVED MINUTES
LANSING CITY BOARD OF ETHICS
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 11, 2010 - 5:30 P.M.
LPD NORTH PRECINCT CONFERENCE ROOM
The meeting was called to order at 5:30 P.M. in the Conference Room, Lansing Police
Department North Precinct, Lansing, Michigan.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

Rev. Charles Bicy, Vice-Chairperson
Rev. John Folkers
Wes Thorp
Connie Doyle
Kirk Hewitt
ABSENT: Susan Grettenberger, PhD, Chairperson

Penny Gardner, PhD
A QUORUM WAS PRESENT
OTHERS PRESENT: John M. Roberts Jr., Chief Deputy City Attorney

Kevin Reeves, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Don Kulhanek, Deputy City Attorney
PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no public comment
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Moved by Mr. Folkers to approve the agenda as submitted.
MOTION CARRIED
SECRETARY'S REPORT: Approval of Minutes:
Mr. Folkers asked that the transposition "a received" be corrected to "received a" in the City
Attorney's report on page 3 of the minutes.
Mr. Thorp asked that the spelling of his name be corrected on page 4 of the minutes.
Moved by Mr. Folkers to approve the minutes of March 9, 2010 with corrections.
MOTION CARRIED
Communications and Petitions sent and received since the last meeting:
1. Letters sent regarding follow-up to Affidavits of Disclosure
No action was taken on these items.
2. Affidavit of Disclosure submitted by Frank Medrano of the Lansing Police Department
The Board reviewed the Affidavit of Disclosure and found no issues to further debate or discuss.
Moved by Mr. Folkers to receive and place on file the Affidavit of Disclosure and send a letter
stating no further action needed.
MOTION CARRIED

3. Affidavit of Disclosure submitted by Kenneth Bucher of the Board of Water and Light
Mr. Roberts clarified information in the Affidavit of Disclosure.
The Board reviewed the Affidavit of Disclosure and found no issues to further debate or discuss.
Moved by Mr. Thorp to receive and place on file the Affidavit of Disclosure and send a letter
stating no further action needed.
MOTION CARRIED
4. Statements of Financial Interests with no items listed from:
Kevin Reeves, Chief Deputy City Clerk

Renee Freeman, Office Manager, Mayor's Office
Diana Bitely, Administrative Assistant, City Council
Terri Singleton, Director, Human Resources
Virg Bernero, Mayor
Brigham Smith, City Attorney
Terese Horn, Legislative Assistant, City Council
Arnold C. Yerxa, Internal Auditor, City Council
Robert Johnson, Director, Planning & Neighborhood Development
Chad Gamble, Director, Public Service
Murdock Jemerson, Director, Parks & Recreation
Randal Hannan, Deputy Chief of Staff, Mayor's Office
Philip Perkins, BWL Director of Internal Audit
J. Peter Lark, BWL General Manager
M. Denise Griffin, BWL Corporate Secretary.
Derrick Quinney, Council Member
Danielle Stubbs, Principal Clerk, City Council
Jason Gabriel, City TV Videographer
Teresa Szymanski, Police Chief
The Board determined that no action was needed on these items.
Moved by Mr. Folkers to receive and place on file the Statements of Financial Interests and send
letters stating no further action needed.
MOTION CARRIED
Statements of
5. Financial Interests from:
Eric Hewitt, Council Member
The Board reviewed the Statement of Financial Interests and found no issues to further debate or
discuss.
Moved by Mr. Folkers to send the same letter as last year with stronger language related to the
acceptance of Common Ground Tickets. He asked that the letter be reviewed at the next
meeting before sending it out.
MOTION CARRIED
Kathie Dunbar, Council Member

discuss.
Moved by Mr. Folkers to send the same letter as last year regarding recusal and place on file the
Statements of Financial Interests with no further action needed.
MOTION CARRIED
A'Lynne Robinson, Council Member
discuss.
Moved by Mr. Folkers to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a
letter stating no further action needed.
MOTION CARRIED
Joan Jackson Johnson, Director, Human Relations and Community Services
discuss.
MOTION CARRIED
T. Dominic Cochran, City TV Manager
discuss.
Moved by Mr. Hewitt to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a
MOTION CARRIED
Carol Wood, Council Member
Moved by Mr. Folkers to send Council Member Wood a letter asking for clarification on the
meaning of "none this year" under "Who are your clients and who receives your goods or
services?" on Attachment A of the Statement of Financial Interests
MOTION CARRIED
Chris Swope, City Clerk
discuss.
MOTION CARRIED
William T. Cochran, Fire Chief
discuss.
MOTION CARRIED
Joe McDonald, Mayoral Outreach Coordinator
discuss.
MOTION CARRIED
Gerald Ambrose, Mayoral Executive Assistant and Director, Finance
discuss.
MOTION CARRIED
Tina Houghton, Council Member
discuss.
Moved by Mr. Thorp to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a
MOTION CARRIED
Antonia Kraus, Treasurer
discuss.
MOTION CARRIED
Brian Jeffries, Council Member
discuss.

Moved by Mr. Hewitt to receive and place on file the Statement of Financial Interests and send a
MOTION CARRIED
Jessica Yorko, Council Member
Moved by Mr. Folkers to combine the discussion of the Statement of Financial Interests for
Council Member Yorko under Unfinished Business with this Statement of Financial Interest.
MOTION CARRIED
letter similar to the letter regarding recusal sent to Council Member Dunbar which also states no
further action needed.
MOTION CARRIED
Maria Irish, Assessor
discuss.
MOTION CARRIED
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
There was no City Attorney's Report
CHAIR'S REPORT:
There was no Chair's Report
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
1. Statement of Financial Interests submitted by 4th Ward Council Member Jessica Yorko (with
additional information received)
This item was combined with Council Member Yorko's current Statement of Financial Interests.
2. Revision of the Affidavit of Disclosure
No action has taken place on this item.
3. Revision of the Ethics Ordinance
No action has taken place on this item.
ADJOURNED 6:55 P.M.

DEPARTMENT .O'F 'PLANNING AND

"NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N. Capitol Avenue, Suites C-1 • Lansing 'MI 48933-1238
(517) 483-4355 FAX: (517) 377-0169
BUILDING SAFETY OFFICE
Virg Bernero, Mayor
February 9, 2010
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS
Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 2:00 pm

February .9, 2010
The February 2010 meeting of the City of Lansing Building Board of Appeals was called to order
at 2:05 p.m. by Vice Chairman Don Heck. The following members were in attendance:
Donald Heck, Vice Chairman

James Drake
Dean Taylor
Members Absent: Randall Kamm, (Excused) CI)

Phil Sabon, Fire Marshal
Staff Present: James Bennett, Secretary

Steve Swan, Building Inspector
Brenda Jodway, Recording Secretary
Petitioners Present: James Pyle

Robert Pyle
Cal Boden
Public Present: None
Vice Chairman Heck asked for the approval of the December 8, 2009 minutes. James Drake
made a motion to approve the minutes. Motion seconded by Dean Taylor. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
New Business:
Case No: Address: Petitioner:

BBA-01-2010 1114 E. Kalamazoo James & Robert Pyle
Mr. Heck introduced the petitioners and asked them to present their appeal. The petitioners
outlined the nature of the appeal. Mr. Swan outlined the nature of the correction notice he
issued and the code basis of the violation. The Board discussed the matter and asked questions
of Mr. Swan, Mr. Bennett and the petitioners. Mr. Bennett stated that the Building Safety Office
was opposed to the appeal given the fact that reasonable alternatives existed to provide
compliance with the code.

Building Board of Appeals Minutes February 9, 2010 Page 2
After further discussion, James Drake made a motion to table the matter to allow the petitioners
an opportunity to investigate some of the possible solutions. Motion was seconded by Mr..
Taylor, Motion passed unanimously.
Other Business: None
Public Comment: None
At 2:40 PM, Mr. Drake moved to adjourn. Motion seconded by Mr. Taylor. Motion passed
unanimously.
Resp- • ubmitted,
Ja es cennett, Secretary Draft date: February 18, 2010

Approved date: y et..
9 ?-0 /0
cc: Mayor's Office Board Secretary
City Clerk's Office Building Safety Office Staff Representatives
Appeal folders Appeal applicants
Public file - original

DEPARTMENT OF PLAN I\ G AND

NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N. Capitol Avenue, Suite C-2 • Lansing MI 48933-1238; (517) 483-4361 • FAX: (517) 377-0169
Bob Johnson, Director
CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICE

Virg Bernero, Mayor
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY OF LANSING

DEMOLITION BOARD
Held at 316 N. Capitol Ave. at 6:00 pm,
April 22, 2010
The April 2010 meeting of the City of Lansing Demolition Board was called to order at 6:08 p.m. by C. Whitford
noting that the meeting was being recorded (audio and video) by a member of the public. The follow.i g members
were in attendance: David Muylle; Jason Miller ^.^
ci;
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MEMBERS ABSENT: None::. P1
STAFF PRESENT: C. Whitford; Andrea Muray

co.
Joel Christie; Dave Glenn; Vickie Alexander ;es
PUBLIC PRESENT:
c:rl
C. Whitford asked for approval of the 03/25/10 meeting minutes. Demolitions Hearing Officer Dave Muylle
moved to approve minutes as written.
OLD BUSINESS:'None
NEW BUSINESS:
Case No.: 2010-004 Address: 4613 Donald St
C. Whitford presented the case. The listed taxpayers of record and interested parties are David Glenn. The SEV
of the property is $41,900. Land value is $2,900. Building value is $39,000. The property is zoned "A"
Residential. There has been no action on the property; nor have any of the required permits been pulled. Based on
this information, staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days.
David Glenn, owner, addressed the Board. He stated that he has been at the property daily and has been working
on it. He highlighted some of the work that has been done since the last inspection. Mr. Glenn briefly explained
what his plans are to make the property safe. He also noted that he has personal problems that have impacted the
completion of the project, but assured the Board that he will be attentive in the future.
Demolition Hearing Officer Dave Miiylle stressed the importance of having the structure water tight and secure.
Mr. Glenn assured the Board that he could repair the front of the house within two weeks and the back of the house
within a month.
Demolitions Hearing Officer Dave Muylle ordered the property be tabled until May 27, 2010 with the
condition the owner provide a detailed schedule for the project, pull all necessary permits, and complete the
work to the front and back of the structure by the next meeting.
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Case No.: 2010-005 Address: 1125 W Mt. Hope Ave.

C. Whitford presented the case. The listed taxpayers of record and interested parties are Joel Christie. The SEV of
the property is $19,200. Land value is $7,900. Building value is $11,300. The property is zoned "B" Residential.
There has been no action on the property; nor have any of the required permits been pulled. Based on this
information, staff recommends that this property be made safe or demolished in 30 days,
Joel Christie, owner, addressed the Board. He stated that his plan is to renovate the entire property. He explained
that the delay in progress has been as a result of him having to leave the state for work and financial difficulties.
He briefly explained his plans for the renovation.
Demolition Hearing Officer Dave Muylle discussed the concern of the structure being open to the weather due to
the fact that there is no roof on the back of the structure. He also noted a letter of concern the Lansing Fire
Department forwarded to the Office of Building Safety in regards to the building and the surrounding area being a
potential safety' hazard to the neighborhood.
Demolitions Hearing Officer Dave Muylle ordered the property be made safe or demolished by May 22,
2010.
OTHER BUSINESS:
A. Assignment of Cases- Demolition Hearing Officer Dave Muylle requested that cases being heard by the
Board be assigned to a specific Board member. CCO Whitford agreed to honor the request.
B. Photo Identification- Demolition Hearing Officer Dave Muylle stated he believed it would be a good idea
for the members of the Board to have photo identification. CCO Whitford stated he would look into
getting that done.
C. Meeting decorum -Demolition Hearing Officer Dave Muylle requested that at the beginning of the Board
meetings that Demolition Board Members and Staff introduce themselves and state what their role in the
process is. CCO Whitford agreed to do this in future meetings.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
ADJOURNMENT: At 6:53 pm, C. Whitford adjourned the meeting.
Draft date: April 23, 2010

Approved date: May 27, 2010
Sent to Clerk's Office: June 1, 2010
cc: Mayor's Office

City Clerk's Office
City Council Office
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

124 W. Michigan Avenue
Lansing, Michigan 48933-1694
(517) 483-4141 (voice)
(517) 483-4479 (TDD)
(517) 483-6066 (Fax)
Virg Bernero, Mayor
TO: City Council President A'Lynne Robinson and Council Members
FROM: Mayor Virg Bernero
DATE: June 10, 2010
RE: Resolution-FY 2009/2010 Year-End Budget Amendment
The attached correspondence is forwarded for your review and appropriate action.
VB/rh
Attachment

Virg Bernero, Mayor City of Lansing

Finance Department
Interoffice Communication
TO: Jeny Ambrose, Chief of Staff
FROM: Angela Bennett, Budget Manager
DATE: June 8, 2010
SUBJECT: FY 2009/2010 Year-End Budget Amendment
Attached, please find a year-end budget amendment for the City's 2009/2010 fiscal year, necessitated
by further declines in General Fund revenues, as discussed with Council in the recent budget hearings.
The proposed amendment includes the following:
• Distribution of the FY 2010 budgeted General Fund Vacancy Factor
• A further downgrade in projected General Fund income tax, State revenue sharing, and interest
earning revenue, and Building Safety fund revenues necessitating a larger General Fund
subsidy
• A reversal of the transfer of Police Special Operations personnel costs to the Drug Forfeiture
due to updated legal opinion on the use of drug forfeiture funds (the FY 2010 Deficit
Elimination Plan adopted earlier in the year included the transfer of Special Operations
personnel to Drug Forfeiture funding; the attached transfer reverses that measure).
• Proposed use of General Fund reserves to offset these revenue/resource declines. The use of
reserves is being proposed so as to avoid further financial burden to employees, to avoid
layoffs, and because structural programmatic/service changes were reserved for deliberation in
context of the FY 2011 budget.
Please forward the attached for placement on the June 14 City Council agenda.

BY THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

WHEREAS, certain adjustments are needed to close out the 2009/2010 fiscal year including allocation
of the FY 2010 vacancy factor;
WHEREAS, General Fund revenues have continued to decline since the deficit elimination plan was
proposed and approved including: income tax revenue, interest earnings, State revenue sharing,
Building Safety fund revenues, and Drug Forfeiture funds as a source for funding Police special
operations;
WHEREAS, General Fund expenditure appropriations were previously reduced by $3 million in

response to declining revenues which included the use of furlough days for non-emergency personnel
and other concession by Police and Fire employees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following FY 2009/2010 year-end budget

amendment be approved:
Proposed
Increase/
GENERAL FUND (Reduction)
Revenues
Use of Fund Balance $ 3,400,000
Income Tax Revenue (1,000,000)
State Revenue Sharing (300,000)
Interest Earnings (400,000)
$ 1,700,000
Expenditures
Vacancy Factor $ 1,200,000
City Clerk Personnel (73,300)
Planning & Neighborhood Dev. Personnel (57,700)
Finance Personnel (89,400)
City Attorney Personnel 20,000
Police Personnel 530,000
Fire Personnel (60,000)
Parks & Recreation Personnel (369,600)
Building Safety Fund Subsidy 600,000
$ 1,700,000
BUILDING SAFETY FUND

Subsidy from the General Fund $ 600,000
Building Safety Revenue $ (600,000)
DRUG FORFEITURE FUND

Use of (Contribution to) Fund Balance $ (430,000)
Police Personnel $ (430,000)
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

(517) 483-4141 (voice)
(517) 483-4479 (TDD)
(517) 483-6066 (Fax)
Virg Bernero, Mayor
DATE: June 10, 2010
RE: Ratification of FOP Supervisory Contract
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Attachment

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
(517) 483-4141 (Voice)
(517) 483-4479 (TDD)
(517) 483-6066 (Fax)
mayor@ci.lansing.mi.us
Virg Bernero
Mayor
June 9, 2010
Council President A'Lynne Robinson and Council Members

Lansing City Council
124 W. Michigan Avenue, 10 th Floor
Lansing, MI 48933
I am pleased to announce that my administration has successfully concluded

negotiations with the Fraternal Order of Police, Capitol City Lodge #141 Supervisory
Unit for a new collective bargaining agreement effective July 16, 2009 through July
15, 2015. The FOP Sups have ratified the agreements, and I am recommending that
the City Council also ratify them.
I am requesting that a closed session be scheduled as soon as possible to review these

proposed contracts. I am also requesting that ratification be scheduled as soon as
possible.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Virg Bernero
Mayor of Lansing

LA 111
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

(517) 483-4141 (voice)
(517) 483-4479 (TDD)
(517) 483-6066 (Fax)
Virg Bernero, Mayor
DATE: June 10, 2010
RE: Resolution-Establishment of Old Town Temple Historic District Study Committee-

Betheler Temple (AKA Temple Club)-502 E. Grand River Ave.
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Attachment

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N. CAPITOL AVENUE • LANSING, MI 48933-1236 • (517) 483-4066 • FAx: (517) 483-6036
PLANNING OFFICE
Virg Bernero, Mayor 316 N. CAPITOL AVE., SUITE D-1
June 9, 2010
Honorable Mayor Virg Bernero

Ninth Floor, City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933-1694
RE: Establishment of Old Town Temple Historic District Study Committee
Dear Mayor Bernero:
Alan H. Hooper, of Old Town Temple, L.L.C., by letter dated May 28, 2010, has requested a local
historic district designation as a single historic resource for the former Bethlehem Temple (a.k.a.
Temple Club), located at 502 E. Grand River Avenue.
The building was built by First United Methodist Church, which dedicated it on April 7, 1918, and may
be eligible for designation on the National Register of Historic Places as a building with local
architectural significance, and its possible association with significant persons or events.
Mr. Hooper has volunteered to serve as the applicant's representative on the Historic District Study
Committee. Historic District Commission members Phil Mondro, Cassandra Nelson, and Kara Wood
have also volunteered to serve on a Historic District Study Committee regarding this proposal, and
would satisfy the Study Committee membership requirements under the Ordinance.
Enclosed is a resolution which establishes the Historic District Study Committee for this property, and
appoints Alan H. Hooper, Phil Mondro, Cassandra Nelson, and Kara Wood as its members.
Following your review of this matter, please refer this case to City Council for its consideration.
William C. Rieske, Secretary

Lansing Planning Board
Approved for placement on the City Council agenda:

RESOLUTION #
BY THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
Establishment of Old Town Temple Historic District Study Committee
WHEREAS, Alan H. Hooper, of Old Town Temple, L.L.C., by letter dated May 28, 2010,
requests a local historic district designation as a single historic resource for the former
Bethlehem Temple (a.k.a. Temple Club), located at 502 E. Grand River Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the building was built by First United Methodist Church, which dedicated it
on April 7, 1918, and may be eligible for designation on the National Register of Historic
Places as a building with local architectural significance, and its possible association
with significant persons or events; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has indicated his commitment to improving the property in
accordance with the federal standards for its rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, the local historic district designation will make this property eligible for
State and Federal income tax credits of up to 25 percent of qualified building
rehabilitation costs; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hooper will serve as the applicant's representative on the Historic
District Study Committee; and
WHEREAS, Historic District Commission members Phil Mondro, Cassandra Nelson,

and Kara Wood have also volunteered to serve on a Historic District Study Committee
regarding this proposal, and would satisfy the Study Committee membership
requirements under the Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Committee on Development and Planning has reviewed the request by
the property owners within the proposed district;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council hereby waives
the optional public hearing on this proposal, which would have been held prior to the
establishment of the Historic District Study Committee, due to the fact that the proposed
district is a single property district.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council hereby establishes a Historic District

Study Committee pursuant to Chapter 1220 of the Lansing Code of Ordinances with the
powers and duties thereunder to conduct studies and make reports and
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recommendations regarding the former Bethlehem Temple, 502 E. Grand River

Avenue.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Mayor's appointments of Alan H. Hooper, Phil

Mondro, Cassandra Nelson, and Kara Wood to the Study Committee are hereby
confirmed.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this Historic District Study Committee make its reports
and recommendations to the Council within 180 days after all its members have been
appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by City Council.
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May 2S, 201:0
Mayor Virg Bernero

9th Floor. City Hall
124 W, Michigan
Lansing, MI 48933
CC: Bill. RIeske

Andrea Ragan
Dear Mayor .Bernero.
I respectfully request that the building at 502 E. Grand River Avenue, commonly
known as the former Bethlehem Temple, or the Temple Club, be nominated as a
local historic district. The building is currently owned by Old Town Temple, LLC.
Old Town Temple, LLC acquired the building in June 2009 and is planning historic
preservation. The church was completed in 1918 and holds architectural,
engineering, and cultural significance as defined by Historic Preservation standards.
According to the history of the original congregation, First United Methodist Church,
the building was dedicated on April 7, 1918. That day was referred to as Liberty
Sunday because members contributed their Liberty Bonds to pay for the new church
at a cost of $44,000. The past uses of the building as a place of worship and
celebration are a significant part of the history of the Old Town area of Lansing, as
well as the Greater Lansing area.
The facade and each of the building's 3 levels are historically intact, and
redevelopment plans are underway to preserve this building, while adapting its
reuse in, a manner honoring its past. Additionally, as a property owner within the
proposed district, I would be willing to participate on the Historic District Study
Committee.
Thank you for your assistance in the matter. Please feel free to contact me with any
questions or comment at (517) 202-6572 or alan.hooper@triterra.us .
an H. Hooper, Member.
cold Town.Temple, LLC

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

(517) 483-4141 (voice)
(517) 483-4479 (TDD)
(517) 483-6066 (Fax)
Virg Bernero, Mayor
DATE: June 10, 2010
RE: Budget Transfer- Funds Available from Parks Millage Capital Projects for Kircher Ball
Field Lighting - Replacement of Lights on Kircher Field
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Attachment

BUDGET TRANSFER FY 2010

Prepared by: TAW
Transfer # 10-
X Appropriation Executive _ Administrative _ Change of Intent Batch
_ Personnel _ Other Costs Equipment

X Capital Projects _ Debt Service _ Operating Transfer
Returned to Department for signature: 06/09/2010
SOURCE: PARKS MILLAGE CAPITAL PROJECTS

'FROM:
Available
Order Account Number s Title Request Balance as of:
.412.933890.974000.43950 River Trail Shubel Park $53,830.37 $53,830.37 06/07/2010
412.933890.974000.43948 Groesbeck Tee Improvements $5,485.22 $5,485.22 06/07/2010
412.933890.970000.46106 Durant Park Arch $7,000.00 $9,539.19 06/07/2010
412.933890.746000.46026 Park Repair and Maintenance $42,086.11 $97,041.04 06/07/2010
$108,401.70
EXPLANATION: Funds are available.
SUBJECT: PARKS MILLAGE CAPITAL PROJECTS

TO: Kircher Ball Field Lighting
Available
,;Order Account Number(s) Title Request Balance as of:
412.933890.974000.46138 Kircher Ball Field Lighting $108,401.70 $144,543.30 06/07/2010
EXPLANATION:
Transfer needed to cover the cost of replacement of the ball field lights at Kircher Field.
The proposed transfer : X has not resulted from or will not result in a material change in scope of services, or
_ represents a material change in scope of services.
REQUESTED BY: DATE:

Department Director
APPROVED BY: DATE:

Executive Assistant to Mayor
Approved by Ways & Means Approved by Council Resolution #

Comcast.
June 1, 2010
Chris Swope, Clerk

City of Lansing
124 W. Michigan Ave., 9th Floor
Lansing, MI 48933
Dear Mr. Swope:
As part of Comcast's commitment to keep you informed about important developments that affect
our customers in your community, I am writing to notify you of some changes. Customers will be
notified of these changes via bill messages.
Effective August 1, 2010, the name of Digital Classic will change to Digital Preferred. This name
change will not impact pricing or the channels that customers currently receive.
Also, the Late Fee charge will increase from $7.00 to $8.00 as a result of
increased business costs.
Please direct any customer calls about Comcast products, services and prices to 1-888-COMCAST.
Our Customer Account Executives are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. As always, feel
free to contact me directly at 517-334-5686 with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
John P. Gardner
Government Affairs Manager
Comcast, Midwest Region
1401 E. Miller Rd.d
Lansing, MI 48911

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Organization Name: On The Boulevard BusinessAssociation
Tax Id#: 277-041725

Mailing Address: PO BOX 10216,
City, State, Zip: LANSING, MI 48901
Contact Person(s) and Title(s): MARTHA CERNA

Daytime Phone: 517-580.43007
Fax Number: X17.292.2410

E-mail Address: martanontheblvd.oru
Amount Requested: $500.00
Event Title & Type: Barbecue Op The Blvd
Reason for Request: (check all that apply)
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Date(s) and Time(s) of Event: July 10, 2010
Total Estimated Attendance: 2500
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$500.00 and 2009 Barbecue Feat

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the amount, year, and purpose: N/a
Total amount of funds and sources granted by the City this year: N/A
Total amount of funds and sources granted by the City In the previous year: N/A
Please list any admission fee or registration fee for this event: Free
ALONG WITH THIS COMPLETED FORM YOU MUST ATTACH THE FOLLOWING:
(Please check after each Is completed and attach)
A BUDGET FOR YOUR EVENT -i

A LIST OF POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES AND HOW EACH FUNDING
SOURCE WILL BE USED TOWARDS THE EVENT
LIST OF YOUR ORGANIZATION=S OFFICERS ,
A COPY OF COMPLETED RESERVATION FORM OR CONTRACT FOR FACILITY
- FOR THE EVENT
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fiscal or future fiscal years.
SIGNED: 1A DATE: 5/10/10
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6070 S MARTIN LUTHER KING JR
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LANSING MI 48911
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CITY OF LANSING -- PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

FACILITY SALES RECEIPT
Receipt # 141413
Payment Date: 04/19/2010
Household #: 51313
Home Phone: (517) -
Work Phone: (248)842-4287
ON THE BLVD BUSINESS LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION

ATT: MARTHA CERNA City Hall - 8th Floor
6070 S. MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD. #F 124 W. Michigan Avenue
LANSING MI 48911 LANSING MI 48933-1206
Phone: (517)483-4277
www.Iansingmi.gov
Facility Reservation Details

Facility: SHOWMOBILE, SNOWMOBILE
Reserv. Contact: ON THE BLVD BUSINESS, WK(248)842-4287
Reserv. Number: 18543 Status: Firm
Purpose: On the Blvd. Business Assoc. BBQ Event - no extensions, no sound system
Date Day Time . Fees + Tax Discount Prev Paid Cur Paid Amount Due
07/10/2010 Sat 8:OOA to 9:00P 350.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 350.00
Fee Details: Fee Description Amount Count Discount Sales Tax Total Fee
SHOWMOBILE 300.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 300.00
MISC PK APP/PRO 50.00 1.00 0.00 0.00 50.00
Facility Comments DO NOT ATTACH ANYTHING TO THE METAL OR STAGE WITH TAPE, SCREWS, NAILS,
STAPLES, ETC. BANNERS MAY BE DISPLAYED ON THE BACK WALL OF THE STAGE BY
HANGING IT FROM THE WIRE. ADDITIONAL STAFF CHARGES, IF ANY, WILL BE
CALCULATED AFTER THE SCHEDULED RESERVATION HAS TAKEN PLACE AND WILL
BE BASED ON ACTUAL EMPLOYEE TIME ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT.
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DISCOUNT APPLIED AGAINST THESE FEES (-) 0.00
TAX CHARGED ON NEW FEES (+) 0.00
HH DEPOSITNISIT CHARGED 0.00
NEW AMOUNT'DUE 350.00
PREVIOUS NET HOUSEHOLD BALANCE 0.00

TOTAL DUE 350.00 i
NEW FEES PAID ON THIS RECEIPT (-) 0.00

NEW DEPOSIT PAID (-) 0.00
TOTAL PAID 0.00
NEW NET HOUSEHOLD BALANCE 350.00
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June 3, 2010
Lansing City Council 10th Floor

City Hall
124 W. Michigan Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933
Dear Councilmen and Councilwomen,
I. urge you to keep Grand River Avenue the same name.
While I think its noble to honor individuals who have contributed to the welfare of the world, I do not see a
direct connection to changing the names of existing streets. New streets, maybe. By example: My
tendency to share the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is the same, and my respect for him the same
today, as it was before Logan Street became MLK.
In my opinion, our hard-earned tax money should not be put toward making and installing new street
signs. Local humanitarian concerns would be a better priority and value. Its almost embarrassing to
change road names when other needs are more pressing.
Seriously reconsider the importance of renaming Grand River Ave. Perhaps there is another way the city
can promote Chevez history.

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN

AGENDA FOR JUNE 14, 2010

TO THE HON. MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL:

II. MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. READING AND APPROVAL OF PRINTED COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Approval of the Printed Council Proceedings of June 7, 2010

1. Tribute; Juneteenth Celebration “Beyond Emancipation-Continuing Towards

VII. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CITY CLERK

VIII. COMMUNITY EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS (Time, place, purpose, or definition of

XI. SHOW CAUSE HEARINGS

XII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON LEGISLATIVE MATTERS (Legislative matters consist of the

1. In consideration of SLU-1-2010; 5750 S. Cedar St., a Special Land

A. REFERRAL OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. BY COUNCIL MEMBER DERRICK QUINNEY

2. BY COUNCIL MEMBER CAROL WOOD

4. BY THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

D. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

E. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION and Setting of Public Hearings

1. BY COUNCIL MEMBER WOOD, CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE ON

XIV. SPEAKER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON CITY GOVERNMENT

XV. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS, BOARDS, AND COMMISSIONS; COMMUNICATIONS

a. Letters from the City Clerk

a. Letter from Comcast Cable providing notice of a name change from

XVII. REMARKS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

XVIII. REMARKS BY THE MAYOR OR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

XIX. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CITY GOVERNMENT RELATED MATTERS (City government

CHRIS SWOPE, CITY CLERK

SLU-1-2010, 5750 S. Cedar Street

Chris Swope, Lansing City Clerk

SLU-1-2010 5750 S. Cedar Street Paqe 1

APPLICANT/OWNER: Bruce Morton

EXISTING LAND USE: Vacant Commercial Building (Former Builder's

PROPERTY SIZE & SHAPE: Irregular Shape

SURROUNDING LAND USE: N: Car City & Valvoline Oil Change

SURROUNDING ZONING N: "H" Light Industrial & "T' Parking Districts

SLU-1-2010 5750 S. Cedar Street Page 2

Development: Use of this parcel as a church is inconsistent with the high

Parks & Recreation: No comment

Transportation: The Transportation and Parking Office has no objection to the

SLU-1-2010 5750 S. Cedar Street Page 3

Department of Transportation. All costs for the traffic signal, up to

Will the proposed

Will the proposed

SLU-1.2010 5750 S. Cedar Street Page4

The church will not generate any hazardous conditions.

SLU-1-2010 5750 S. Cedar Street Page 5

corridor. The subject property is zoned a combination of commercial, wholesale, industrial

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