Dennis Hennen, Berkley City Council

Council recognized the Juniors and heard from Representative Natalie Price.

• Council Update
• Talk with Dennis
• More Info
• Kitten Update
• Upcoming Events
• Other News Resources

City council approved routine budget amendments, reviewed the latest financial reports, temporarily reopened Dorothea at Coolidge, and accepted a grant for ADA playground work.

• December 16, 2024, Regular Meeting
• December 18, 2024, Special Meeting
• More Info
• Kitten Update
• Upcoming Events
• Other News Resources

Our new city manager, Crystal VanVleck, was sworn in, the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office gave a presentation on the All of Us Foundation to address gun violence, and council updated our rules and meeting dates.

• City Manager's First Day
• All of Us Foundation to Address Gun Violence
• Council Rules and Calendar
• More Info
• Kitten Update
• Upcoming Events
• Other News Resources

Council discussed the HomeGuard program for basement flooding prevention, approved a new sewer inspection camera and facilities condition assessment, discussed updating meeting procedures, and announced new hires to fully staff the finance department.

• HomeGuard Program for Backfllow Valves
• New Sewer Inspection Camera
• Facilities Assessment
• Council Rules and Calendar
• New Finance Staff
• More Info
• Kitten Update
• Upcoming Events
• Other News Resources

Council approved the new City Manager contract, engineering contracts for upcoming infrastructure projects, and temporary HR help. We also discussed special event procedures and boards and commissions.

• City Manager Contract
• Bacon Road Reconstruction
• Lead Service Line Identification Grant
• Temporary HR Assistance
• Policy and Procedures Discussions
• Halloween Decoration and Treat Map
• More Info
• Kitten Update
• Upcoming Events
• Other News Resources

Council selected our next City Manager, found funding to improve a baseball field, created an HR position, and more. Also info on yard waste collection and new parking rules.

• City Manager Selection
• Funding for Community Baseball Field #1
• Creating an HR Staff Position
• Other Items
• Leaf and Yard Waste
• New Parking Rules
• Talk with Dennis
• Halloween Decoration and Treat Map
• Berkley Cares Pancake Fundraiser
• More Info
• Kitten Update
• Upcoming Events
• Other News Resources

Topics discussed include firearm retailers, the future of Berkley Days, bag tags and brush pickup, finance updates, short term rentals, a new park on Coolidge, City Manager finalists, and the Michigan Municipal League.

At Council this week: Holiday Lights Parade, overnight parking, website update, AirBnB, bag tags, the cost of misinformation, and more.

Council discussed sustainability efforts, updated our parking ordinance, and held a work session on overnight parking.

Council approved budget amendments and new apartments on Coolidge at Columbia. The overnight parking ban remains, but changes are being proposed to get more cars off the road while providing relief for true hardships.