City Council Update, October 21, 2024

City Council Update, October 21, 2024

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.

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City Council Update, October 7, 2024


City Council Update, September 16, 2024

City Council Update, September 16, 2024

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.

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City Council Update, August 12, 2024

City Council Update, August 12, 2024

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

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City Council Update, July 22, 2024

City Council Update, July 22, 2024

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

 

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City Council Update, June 17, 2024

City Council Update, June 17, 2024

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.

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City Council Update, June 3, 2024

City Council Update, June 3, 2024

On Monday, Council decided there won't be a millage request this year, reviewed the recent budget report, and discussed voting changes.

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City Council Update, May 20, 2024

City Council Update, May 20, 2024

On Monday, City Council approved the annual budget and finalized water, sewer, and solid waste rates, among other items.

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City Council Update, May 6, 2024

City Council Update, May 6, 2024

Council discussed the City Manager's replacement and a potential plan for improving city policies and procedures. We approved a union contract with our Public Safety Dispatchers but denied a residential daycare over safety concerns. Other topics discussed included Coolidge Road updates and questions about and improvements to our budget process.

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City Council Update, April 15 & 16, 2024

City Council Update, April 15, 2024

At meetings on Monday and Tuesday, Council completed its review of the city budget, recognized Matthew Baumgarten's service as City Manager, and approved a contract for HR services, among other matters.

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