General Summary #

The City Commission meeting held on April 21, 2025, covered routine administrative approvals, including the minutes, consent agenda, and the monthly bill listing of $412,546.85 2:48. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the adoption of the 2025 Arbor Day proclamation, with commissioners discussing potential future community engagement through school programs 5:41.

The City Manager, Mike Womack, provided updates regarding upcoming budgetary challenges, noting the need to finalize the budget by the end of May 16:28. The meeting also addressed the formation of subcommittees to handle sensitive issues like special assessment districts and the allocation of leftover KOUPA funds for park improvements 9:21. The session concluded with the approval of several board appointments and a motion to enter a closed session to discuss a legal opinion 19:40.

Key Topics #

  • Arbor Day 2025: Adoption of a proclamation for April 25, 2025 4:59.
  • Budgetary Planning: Finalizing the city budget and preparing for public hearings 16:07.
  • Board Appointments: Filling vacancies on the Park Board and DDA Citizens District Council 20:05.
  • Subcommittee Formation: Addressing Special Assessment Districts and KOUPA fund usage 9:21.
  • Joint Meeting Scheduling: Selecting a date for a collaborative meeting with other entities 13:17.

Who #

  • Jeramy Hing: Mayor (as per metadata)
  • Mike Womack: City Manager
  • Joshua C. Atwood: Commissioner
  • Stefan Brady: Commissioner
  • Linda Glisman: Commissioner
  • Melissa Petrie: Commissioner and Mayor Pro-Tem
  • Swendell: Commissioner
  • Dietrich Rick Crew: Appointee to the Park Board 20:27
  • Crystal High: Appoinary to the DDA Citizens District Council 21:11

What #

  • Arbor Day Proclamation: The Commission adopted a proclamation declaring Friday, April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day in Lapeer 5:20.
  • Bill Listing Approval: The commission approved the bill listing for April 21, 2025, totaling $412,546.85 2:48.
  • MHDA Grant Application: The Commission approved a resolution for the 2025 Michigan State Housing Development Authority/CGVG rehab grant application 7:54.
  • Joint Meeting Decision: The Commission voted to hold a joint meeting on June 11, 2025, at 5:30 PM 15:02.
  • Appointments: Dietrich Rick Crew was appointed to the Park Board 20:27, and Crystal High was appointed to the DDA Citizens District Council 21:11.

When #

  • April 21, 2025: Date of the City Commission meeting [Meeting Info].
  • April 25, 2025: Declared Arbor Day in the City of Lapeer 4:59.
  • May 5, 2025: 2025 Spring Cleanup and start of the DDA Car Cruise 27:54.
  • May 9, 2025: DDA Spring Ladies Night Out 28:02.
  • May 12, 2025: Start of the Lapeer Chamber Food Truck Festival 28:23.
  • June 11, 2025, at 5:30 PM: Scheduled date for the joint meeting 15:25.
  • End of May 2025: Deadline for finalizing the city budget 16:28.

Where #

  • Ann Arbor Park: Location for tree planting on Friday 7:00.
  • Naples Street: Location for the DDA Car Cruise and Ladies Night Out 27:54.
  • Lapeer, Michigan: The jurisdiction for the meeting and all discussed events [Meeting Info].

Why #

  • Arbor Day Proclamation: To encourage citizens to protect trees and woodlands and promote the well-being of the community 4:59.
  • MHDA Grant: To seek funding for rehabilitation via the 2025 grant application 7:54.
  • Subcommittees: To provide recommendations on the Special Assessment District and the use of leftover KOUPA funds 9:21.
  • Closed Session: To review a written legal opinion from the City Attorney 19:17.

Speaker Summaries #

  • City Manager Mike Womack: Provided reports on the Special Assessment District, KOUPA funds, budget deadlines, and upcoming local community events 8:59.
  • Commissioner Linda Glisman: Led the motion for the Arbor Day proclamation and shared historical information regarding "Dingus Day" 22:36.
  • Commissioner Stefan Brady: Moved the motion for the bill listing and requested a closed session for legal review 2:48, 19:17.
  • Commissioner Melissa Petrie: Supported several motions and inquired about emergency procedures and organizational chart updates 24:45.

Votes/Decisions #

  • Minutes Approval: Motion by Commissioner Glisman, supported by Commissioner Brady. Carried 0:01.
  • Consent Agenda: Motion by Commissioner Glisman, supported by Commissioner Swendell. Carried 2:28.
  • Bill Listing Approval: Motion by Commissioner Brady, supported by Commissioner Petrie. Carried via roll call: Atwood (Yes), Brady (Yes), Glisman (Yes), Petrie (Yes), Swendell (Yes) 3:10.
  • Arbor Day Proclamation: Motion by Commissioner Glisman, supported by Commissioner Swendell. Carried 5:20.
  • MHDA Grant Resolution: Motion by Commissioner Swendell, supported by Commissioner Atwood. Commissioner Brady abstained due to potential conflict of interest. Carried 7:54.
  • Joint Meeting Date: Motion by Commissioner Glisman, supported by Commissioner Brady, to set the meeting for June 11 at 5:30 PM 15:02.
  • Park Board Appointment: Motion by Commissioner Glisman, supported by Commissioner Petrie. Carried 20:27.
  • DDA Council Appointment: Motion by Commissioner Swendell, supported by Commissioner Brady. Carried 21:11.
  • Closed Session: Motion by Commissioner Brady, supported by Commissioner Petrie. Carried 19:17.

Discussion Topics #

  • Arbor Day Community Engagement: Discussion on potential programs to involve local schools and the fire department in tree planting 5:41.
  • Subcommittee Formation: Discussion regarding the formation of subcommittees to handle the Special Assessment District and the use of leftover KOUPA funds for the Oakdale pavilion 9:21.
  • Budgetary Deadlines: Discussion regarding the urgency of the budget process and the need to finalize it by the end of May to meet charter requirements 16:07.
  • Organizational Structure: Inquiry regarding a revamp of the city organizational chart 25:33.

Action Items #

  • Subcommittee Meetings: Commissioners Brady and Petrie to meet regarding the Special Assessment District 9:21.
  • Budget Finalization: The City Manager and staff to continue through the budget process for the upcoming meeting on Thursday 15:46.
  • Notification: City Manager to notify department heads of the scheduled joint meeting on June 11 15:25.

Notable Comments #

  • Commissioner Glisman shared a fun fact regarding "Dingus Day," a Polish-American tradition involving willow branches 22:36.
  • City Manager Womack shared historical facts regarding John Adams, Abraham Lincoln, and the surrender at Appomattox Courthouse 24:25.

Questions Raised #

  • Commissioner Brady inquired about the intention for tree planting this year in relation to last year's downtown planting 6:26.
  • Commissioner Petrie asked if the city is working on an emergency procedure discussion following a previous meeting 24:45.
  • Commissioner Petrie asked if the organizational chart would be revamped to reflect recent changes 25:33.