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City of Lapeer - City Commission Meeting - 6/16/25

City of Lapeer
Jun 16, 2025
1h 18m
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TLDR

The City of Lapeer City Commission meeting on June 16, 2025, addressed the renewal of the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) 10-year plan and several significant capital improvements, including new police vehicles and wastewater infrastructure. Key discussions also involved public concerns regarding traffic noise from "Bike Night" and the potential safety implications of the M24 tunnel connection project.

General Summary #

The meeting, called to order by Mayor Jeramy Hing 9:14, began with the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the June 2, 2025, meeting 9:44, 10:06. The session included a formal proclamation honoring Deputy Fire Chief Roland Best for his 28 years of dedicated service to the City of Lapeer 17:39.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the public hearing for the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) 10-year development and TIF plan renewal 22:15. DDA Executive Director Jeff Al presented updates to the plan, noting that the downtown vacancy rate has successfully dropped from 46% to 96% 25:50. The Commission ultimately approved the renewal with an amendment to remove specific language regarding the White Junior High brownfield, as the site is no longer a brownfield 35:30.

The Commission also processed several capital improvement items, including the purchase of Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles 47:16, a new pickup truck for the wastewater treatment plant 52:17, and an engineering contract for boiler replacements at the Community Center 40:12. The meeting concluded with various board appointments and community safety reminders from the commissioners 1:13:29.

Key Topics #

DDA Plan Renewal: Approval of the 10-year development and TIF plan 22:15.
Infrastructure and Grants: MDOT contract for Pine Street reconstruction 36:41 and the M24 tunnel connection project 43:42.
Law Enforcement Equipment: Pre-ordering new Chevrolet Tahoe patrol vehicles 47:16.
Public Safety and Traffic: Discussions regarding "Bike Night" noise 14:24 and pedestrian safety near M24 1:14:35.
Personnel Recognition: Retirement proclamation for Roland Best 17:39.

Who #

Jeramy Hing: Mayor 9:14.
Joshua C. Atwood: Commissioner 16:34.
Stefan Brady: Commissioner 10:06.
Linda Glisman: Commissioner 9:44.
Melissa Petrie: Mayor Pro-Tem and Commissioner 9:44.
Commissioner Swindell: Commissioner 17:18.
Mike Womack: City Manager 58:19.
Brad Hagadone: Lapeer County Commissioner 10:30.
Jeff Al: Executive Director of the Lapeer Main Street DDA 22:58.
Roland Best: Retiring Deputy Fire Chief 17:39.

What #

Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the June 2, 2025, meeting were approved 10:06.
Bill Listing: Approval of the June 16, 2025, bill listing totaling $423,387.58 16:54.
DDA Plan Amendment: The Commission approved the DDA 10-year plan renewal but moved to remove the reference to the White Junior High brownfield 27:57.
MDOT Pine Street Reconstruction: Adoption of Municipal Resolution 2025-10 for the Pine Street reconstruction project 37:03.
MDOT M24 Tunnel Project: Adoption of Municipal Resolution 2025-11 for the M24 tunnel connection project 43:42.
Police Vehicle Purchase: Approval of the pre-order of two 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe police packages at $53,664 per vehicle 47:16.
Wastewater Equipment: Approvals for a new F-150 pickup truck [$46,522], a Kubota UTV [$22,992.44], and a new power entrance gate [$19,552] 52:17, 54:45, 56:12.

When #

Meeting Date: June 16, 2025 [Title].
Retirement Date: June 27, 2025, for Roland Best 18:42.
Next Fiscal Year: Discussion of the 2025-2026 budget and fee schedules 35:52.

Why #

DDA Renewal: To maintain the vibrancy of the downtown area and provide a guiding document for development 26:33.
Police Vehicle Transition: Moving from Ford Explorers to Chevrolet Tahoes due to officer safety benefits and availability 50:11.
Brownfield Amendment: To ensure the plan accurately reflects that the White Junior High property is no longer a brownfield 31:12.

Votes/Decisions #

Agenda Approval: Motion by Commissioner Glisman, supported by Commissioner Petrie. Carried 9:44.
June 2nd Minutes Approval: Motion by Commissioner Brady, supported by Commissioner Petrie. Carried 10:06.
Bill Listing ($423,387.58): Motion by Commissioner Brady, supported by Commissioner Glisman. Roll Call Vote: Atwood (Yes), Brady (Yes), Glintman (Yes), Petrie (Yes), Swindell (Yes). Carried 17:18.
Proclamation for Roland Best: Motion by Commissioner Petrie, supported by Commissioner Swindell. Carried 19:49.
DDA 10-Year Plan Renewal (with amendment): Motion by Commissioner Petrie: "I move that we approve the renewal of the downtown development authorities 10-year development and tip plan as restated in 2025 with the removal of the White Junior High Brownsfield Redevelopment Authority" 28:43. Carried 35:30.
Building Department Fee Schedule: Motion by Commissioner Glisman, supported by Commissioner Glisman. Carried 36:41.
MDOT Pine Street Reconstruction (Res. 2025-10): Motion by Commissioner Glisman, supported by Commissioner Brady. Carried 38:46.
Solid Waste Licenses: Motion by Commissioner Petrie, supported by Commissioner Brady. Carried 39:51.
Community Center Boiler Engineering: Motion by Commissioner Swindell, supported by Commissioner Glisman. Carried 43:22.
M24 Tunnel Project (Res. 2025-11): Motion by Commissioner Swindell, supported by Commissioner Atwood. Carried 47:16.
Police Vehicle Pre-order (Chevy Tahoe): Motion by Commissioner Brady, supported by Commissioner Glisman. Carried 51:56.
Wastewater Truck Purchase (F-150): Motion by Commissioner Swindell, supported by Commissioner Brady. Carried 54:45.
Wastewater UTV Purchase (Kubota): Motion by Commissioner Swindell, supported by Commissioner Glisman. Carried 55:51.
Wastewater Entrance Gate: Motion by Commissioner Swindell, supported by Commissioner Glisman. Carried 57:59.

Discussion Topics #

"Bike Night" Noise: Resident Bernardet Trice raised concerns regarding loud motorcycle revving during Friday night events 14:24.
DDA Vacancy Rates: Discussion on how the DDA helped reduce downtown vacancy from 46% to 96% 25:50.
M24 Tunnel Safety: Concerns were raised by residents and commissioners regarding the potential for the tunnel to become a liability or a place for criminal activity 1:04:27.
Police Vehicle Preferences: Discussion regarding the choice of Chevrolet over Ford due to safety and availability 50:11.

Community Sentiment #

Public Commenters: Residents expressed a mix of gratitude (County Commissioner Hagadone 10:30) and concern (noise from bikers 14:24 and safety/cost of the M24 tunnel 1:04:27).
General Tone: The atmosphere was generally supportive and celebratory regarding the retirement of Roland Best and the success of the DDA, though some skepticism existed regarding specific infrastructure spending 1:04:27.

Notable Comments #

Commissioner Petrie on Public Service: "The city of Lapeer considers everyone with whom it interacts as a constituent and a customer to serve its customers... I don't care if they're from Attica or Mayfield Township... they are our constituent" 11:08.
Commissioner Swindell on Safety: A warning to residents to be extra vigilant with children in school zones and near crosswalks 1:13:29.

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00:00 Meeting start
09:14 The meeting, called to order by Mayor Jeramy Hing , began with the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the June 2, 2025, meeting
10:30 Brad Hagadone : Lapeer County Commissioner
14:24 Public Safety and Traffic : Discussions regarding "Bike Night" noise and pedestrian safety near M24
16:34 Joshua C. Atwood : Commissioner
16:54 Bill Listing : Approval of the June 16, 2025, bill listing totaling $423,387.58
17:18 Commissioner Swindell : Commissioner
17:39 The session included a formal proclamation honoring Deputy Fire Chief Roland Best for his 28 years of dedicated service to the City of Lapeer
18:42 Retirement Date : June 27, 2025, for Roland Best
19:49 Proclamation for Roland Best : Motion by Commissioner Petrie, supported by Commissioner Swindell. Carried
22:15 A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the public hearing for the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) 10-year development and TIF plan renewal
22:58 Jeff Al : Executive Director of the Lapeer Main Street DDA
25:50 DDA Executive Director Jeff Al presented updates to the plan, noting that the downtown vacancy rate has successfully dropped from 46% to 96%
26:33 DDA Renewal : To maintain the vibrancy of the downtown area and provide a guiding document for development
27:57 DDA Plan Amendment : The Commission approved the DDA 10-year plan renewal but moved to remove the reference to the White Junior High brownfield
28:43 DDA 10-Year Plan Renewal (with amendment) : Motion by Commissioner Petrie: "I move that we approve the renewal of the downtown development authorities 10-year development and tip plan as restated in 2025 with the removal of the White Junior High Brownsfield Redevelopment Authority" . Carried
31:12 Brownfield Amendment : To ensure the plan accurately reflects that the White Junior High property is no longer a brownfield
35:30 The Commission ultimately approved the renewal with an amendment to remove specific language regarding the White Junior High brownfield, as the site is no longer a brownfield
35:52 Next Fiscal Year : Discussion of the 2025-2026 budget and fee schedules
36:41 Infrastructure and Grants : MDOT contract for Pine Street reconstruction and the M24 tunnel connection project
37:03 MDOT Pine Street Reconstruction : Adoption of Municipal Resolution 2025-10 for the Pine Street reconstruction project
38:46 MDOT Pine Street Reconstruction (Res. 2025-10) : Motion by Commissioner Glisman, supported by Commissioner Brady. Carried
39:51 Solid Waste Licenses : Motion by Commissioner Petrie, supported by Commissioner Brady. Carried
40:12 The Commission also processed several capital improvement items, including the purchase of Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles , a new pickup truck for the wastewater treatment plant , and an engineering contract for boiler replacements at the Community Center
43:22 Community Center Boiler Engineering : Motion by Commissioner Swindell, supported by Commissioner Glisman. Carried
50:11 Police Vehicle Transition : Moving from Ford Explorers to Chevrolet Tahoes due to officer safety benefits and availability
51:56 Police Vehicle Pre-order (Chevy Tahoe) : Motion by Commissioner Brady, supported by Commissioner Glisman. Carried
54:45 Wastewater Equipment : Approvals for a new F-150 pickup truck [$46,522], a Kubota UTV [$22,992.44], and a new power entrance gate [$19,552]
55:51 Wastewater UTV Purchase (Kubota) : Motion by Commissioner Swindell, supported by Commissioner Glisman. Carried
57:59 Wastewater Entrance Gate : Motion by Commissioner Swindell, supported by Commissioner Glisman. Carried
58:19 Mike Womack : City Manager
1:04:27 M24 Tunnel Safety : Concerns were raised by residents and commissioners regarding the potential for the tunnel to become a liability or a place for criminal activity
1:13:29 The meeting concluded with various board appointments and community safety reminders from the commissioners