Lansing (MI) City Council Info Packet For Jan. 24 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 JANUARY 24, 2011

5:00 P.M. - NOTE CHANGE IN TIME
STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS AT 7:00 P.M.
AT THE KNAPP’S CENTER BUILDING
AT 300 S. WASHINGTON SQ.
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
Thursday, January 20, 2011, 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,
January 24, 2011 at 5:00 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
IV. CONSIDERATION OF LATE ITEMS (Suspension of Council Rule #9 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
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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XIII. COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
A. REFERRAL OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
B. CONSENT AGENDA
1. BY COUNCIL MEMBER DERRICK QUINNEY

a. Tribute; In memory of the life of Coach David Miller, Sr.
2. BY COUNCIL MEMBER CAROL WOOD
a. Tribute; In recognition of Jon Coleman’s many years of service
to the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission and the City
of Lansing
3. BY THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING
a. Setting a Public Hearing for February 14, 2011 in consideration
of Brownfield Redevelopment Plan #5d; East Village
C. RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION
D. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
E. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION and Setting of Public Hearings
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 submitting:

i. A request to Transfer All Rights to Renewal of an Escrowed
2009 Class C Licensed Business, located at 1500 W Lake
Lansing Rd., Suite A, East Lansing, from All Seasons Bistro,
L.L.C., Kelly M Hogan, Trustee to Cheng Gourmet Corporation;
Transfer Location (Governmental Unit) Under MCL 436.1531(1)
to 3415 E. Saginaw St., Suite H
ii. Minutes of Boards and Authorities placed on file in the City
Clerk’s Office
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b. Letters from the Mayor re:
i. Z-9-2010; 117 E. Hillsdale St., a request from Rose
Acceptance, Inc. to rezone the property at 117 E. Hillsdale
Street from "F-1" Commercial District to "E-1 "Apartment Shop
District to allow the building at this location to be used
exclusively for residential purposes
ii. Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Carryforwards
2. COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS, AND OTHER CITY RELATED MATTERS
a. Letters from the State of Michigan Department of Treasury:

i. Providing notice of the issuance of an amended Obsolete
Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate to Eastside
Armory, LLC for property located at 300 Elvin Ct.
ii. Providing notice of the issuance of an amended Obsolete
Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate to
1. Thomas Arnold for property located at 1118 S.
Washington Ave.
2. Michigan State University Federal Credit Union for
property located at 104 S. Washington Sq.
3. Old Town Temple, LLC for property located at 502 E.
Grand River Ave.
iii. Providing notice to Old Town Temple, LLC that it is unable to
consider its application for the additional exclusion of up to
one-half of the number of mills levied for school operating
purposes under the Revised School Code PA 451 of 1976, as
amended, and under the State Education Tax Act PA 331 of
1993, as amended
iv. Providing notice to Foresight Property Investment, LLC of the
Denial of an Application for an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation
Exemption Certificate for property located at 2822 N. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
b. Letters from the State of Michigan Liquor Control Commission
providing 15-Day Notice of a request from:
i. Ashu and K, LLC to Transfer Ownership of 2010 Specially
Designated Distributor (SDD) and Specially Designated
Merchant (SDM) licenses from Sunny & Binny, Inc. located at
5131 N. Grand River Ave.
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ii. Rock's Party Store, Inc. to Transfer Ownership of Escrowed
2010 Specially Designated Distributor (SDD) and Specially
Designated Merchant (SDM) Licensed Business from Daily
Deals Grocery Outlet, LLC and Transfer Location from 3630 S.
Cedar St. to 1830 W. Saginaw St.
c. Community Funding Reporting Statement submitted by Colonial
Village Neighborhood Association for defrayed costs associated with
replacing Red Bows on Boston Ave. and Refurbishing Roundabouts in
the Colonial Village Neighborhood
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.)
THIS MEETING OF THE LANSING CITY COUNCIL WILL BE RECESSED FOLLOWING

COMPLETION OF BUSINESS ITEMS BY 5:45 P.M., TO BE RECONVENED AT 7:00 P.M. AT
THE KNAPP’S CENTER BUILDING AT 300 S. WASHINGTON SQ.TO RECEIVE MAYOR
BERNERO’S 2011 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS.
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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BY COUNCIL . MEMBER DERRICK QUINNEY
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF..LANSING
WHEREAS, David Miller, Sr. was born to Gracie Miller on February 19, 1945, in
Bessemer, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, with the guidance of his grandmother, Ada, David was baptized at a young
age at the Second Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, desiring to serve his country, David enlisted in the Marines in 1970,
achieving the rank of Private First Class; and
WHEREAS, after proudly serving his country, David moved to Lansing, where he joined
the Lansing Crusaders Football team and played for two years. A fter a successful
career on the local football team, David attended trade school where he earned his
Welder's certification and joined the Iron Workers' Local 25 in 1975; and
WHEREAS, David's joy in life was expressed through community service, mentoring
young men through the Big Brother organization and Everett's Minority Mentoring
Program; and
WHEREAS, he also enjoyed coaching little league football, coaching the Mighty Might's,
the Dynamites, Dave's Magic Touch, Miller's Breakers, Southside Cobras, Southside
Panthers, and Everett Freshman Football as well as coaching the Dwight Rich's
Wresting program; and
WHEREAS, after retiring from coaching and the Iron Workers' Union, he enjoyed
spending time with his children, grandchildren, close friends, and vacationing in Las
Vegas;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council, hereby, wishes
to extend its deepest condolences to the family of David Miller, Sr. His dedication and
service to the community will forever be remembered by all.
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BY COUNCIL MEMBER CAROL WOOD
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANSING
WHEREAS, Jon W. Coleman, Executive Director, of the Tri-County Regional Planning

Commission will retire on January 31, 2011 after dedicating more than 35 years of
service; and
WHEREAS, he received his Master of Science Degree in Urban and Regional Planning
from Texas A&M University in 1968 and spent four years in the Civil Engineers division
in the U.S: Air Force working on base design and construction; and
WHEREAS, from 1972-1975, Jon was principal planner for the Wichita-Sedgwick
County Metropolitan Area Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, Jon began his illustrious career at the Tri-County Regional Planning
Commission in 1975 as a regional planner and since 1986 held the position of
Executive Director; and
WHEREAS, his many contributions to his field of management and to the region earned
him the admiration and respect of his staff and colleagues for his dedication,
enthusiasm, professionalism, humility, and admirable service to the tri-county region;
and
WHEREAS, Jon has been instrumental over the years in helping to develop programs
and policies which lead to regional cooperation and his leadership has lead to many
request to sit on other Boards and Committees in our area; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lansing City Council, hereby, wishes
to extend its gratitude to Jon W. Coleman for his 35 years of dedicated service to the tri-
county region. We wish you joy, happiness, and health in your retirement and sincere
gratitude for your dedication in helping to make our community a better place.
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BY THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
BROWNFIELD PLAN #5d
EAST VILLAGE BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
WHEREAS, the Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority has prepared and forwarded
an approved Brownfield Plan pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the
Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, Public Act 381 of 1996, as amended, for
property commonly referred to as East Village located in the City of Lansing, Michigan; and
WHEREAS, prior to Council's action on this request, it is necessary to hold a public hearing
on the Plan, to allow for any resident, taxpayer or ad valorem taxing unit the right to appear
and be heard;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing be held in the City Council
Chambers of the City of Lansing, 10th Floor, Lansing City Hall, Lansing, Michigan, on
Monday, February 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. on Brownfield Plan #5d - East Village Brownfield
Redevelopment Plan under the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, for property
located within the boundary more particularly described as:
COM 40 FT S OF N 1/4 COR SEC 15, TH E 816.53 FT, S 938.68 FT. W 1055.47 FT, N
115.77 FT, W 99.59 FT, N 827.99 FT TO S LINE E SAGINAW ST, E 335.85 FT TO BEG;
SEC 15 T4N R2W
And that the City Clerk cause notice of such hearing to be published twice in a publication
of general circulation, no less than 10 days or more than 40 days prior to the date of the
public hearing, and that the City Clerk also cause the legislative body of each taxing unit
levying ad valorem taxes on this property, to be notified of Brownfield Plan #5d and the
scheduled public hearing.
City of Lansing
Notice of Public Hearing
The Lansing City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 14, 2011 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 #5d - East Village Brownfield Redevelopment Plan, pursuant to and in accordance
with the provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Act, Public Act 381 of
1996, as amended, for property located on East Saginaw Avenue in Lansing, Michigan, but
more particularly described as:
COM 40 FT S OF N 1/4 COR SEC 15, TH E 816.53 FT, S 938.68 FT. W 1055.47 FT, N
115.77 FT, W 99.59 FT, N 827.99 FT TO S LINE E SAGINAW ST, E 335.85 FT TO BEG;
SEC 15 T4N R2W
. 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 Karl Dorshimer, Economic Development Corporation of the City of
Lansing, 401 N. Washington Square, Suite 100, Lansing, MI 48933, (517) 483-4140.
City Clerk
Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
January 20, 2011
City Council President and Members of the Lansing City Council

10th Floor, City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
Dear Council Members:
The attached application for a permit/license has been submitted to the City Clerk's
Office, and is being forwarded for your consideration and appropriate action:
Transfer All Rights to Renewal of an Escrowed 2009 Class C Licensed Business, located
at 1500 W Lake Lansing, Suite A, East Lansing, MI 48823, Ingham County, from All
Seasons Bistro, L.L.C., Kelly M Hogan, Trustee to Cheng Gourmet Corporation; Transfer
Location (Governmental Unit) Under MCL 436.1531(1) to 3415 E. Saginaw, Suite H,
Lansing, MI 48912, Ingham County.
Please note that the approval of the Building Commissioner and Ingham County Health
Department are conditional upon completion of the space and final approvals are given.
Sincerely,
Chris Swope, CMC

Lansing City Clerk
Lansing City Clerk's Office

Ninth Floor, City Hall, 124 W. Michigan Ave., Lansing, MI 48933-1695
517-483-4131 a 517-377-0068 FAX
clerk.cityoflansingmi.com oclerk@lansingmi.gov
BY THE <<COMMITTEE NAME>>
WHEREAS, the Licensing and Enforcement Division of the Michigan Liquor

Control Commission received a request from Cheng Gourmet Corporation to
Transfer All Rights to Renewal of an Escrowed 2009 Class C Licensed Business,
located at 1500 W Lake Lansing, Suite A, East Lansing, MI 48823, Ingham
County, from All Seasons Bistro, L.L.C., Kelly M Hogan, Trustee to Cheng
Gourmet Corporation; Transfer Location (Governmental Unit) Under MCL
436.1531(1) to 3415 E. Saginaw, Suite H, Lansing, MI 48912, Ingham County.;
and
WHEREAS, the <<Committee_Name>> met on to review the request with

affirmative action taken;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lansing City Council, hereby,

approves the request from Cheng Gourmet Corporation to Transfer All Rights to
Renewal of an Escrowed 2009 Class C Licensed Business, located at 1500 W
Lake Lansing, Suite A, East Lansing, MI 48823, Ingham County, from All
Seasons Bistro, L.L.C., Kelly M Hogan, Trustee to Cheng Gourmet Corporation;
Transfer Location (Governmental Unit) Under MCL 436.1531(1) to 3415 E.
Saginaw, Suite H, Lansing, MI 48912, Ingham County.;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Clerk is requested to notify the Michigan

Liquor Control Commission of the action taken.
Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
REPORT ON APPLICATION FOR:
ACTION TYPE OF LICENSE

❑ Transfer Ownership Class C
❑ Transfer Location ❑ SDD
❑ Add Partner ❑ SDM
❑ Drop Partner ❑ Tavern
Other: New License; Add Entertainment ❑ Other:
NAME:
Contact: Michael Brown 517-321-4616
Carlin, Edwards, Brown & Howe, PLLC
607 W. St. Joseph Hwy., Suite 202
Lansing, MI 48917
Applicant: Cheng Gourmet Corporation Amy Cheng 517-881-8909
THE REQUEST to Transfer All Rights to Renewal of an Escrowed 2009 Class C Licensed Business,
located at 1500 W Lake Lansing, Suite A, East Lansing, MI 48823, Ingham County, from All Seasons
Bistro, L.L.C., Kelly M Hogan, Trustee to Cheng Gourmet Corporation; Transfer Location
(Governmental Unit) Under MCL 436.1531(1) to 3415 E. Saginaw, Suite H, Lansing, MI 48912,
Ingham County.
Location Approval City Clerk Receipt
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THE REQUEST to Transfer All Rights to Renewal of an Escrowed 2009 Class C Licensed Business;
located at 1500 W Lake Lansing, Suite A, East Lansing, MI 48823, Ingham County, from lAll Seasons
(Governmental Unit) Under MCL 436.1531(1) to 3415 E. Saginaw, Lansing, MI 48912, Ingham County.
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located at 1500 W Lake Lansing, Suite A, East Lansing, MI 48823, Ingham County, from Al! Seasons
(Governmental Unit) Under MCL 436.1531(1) to 3415 E. Saginaw, Lansing, MI 48912, Ingham County.
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Business, located at 1500 W Lake Lansing, Suite A, East Lansing, MI 48823, Ingham County,
from All Seasons Bistro, L.L.C., Kelly M Hogan, Trustee to Cheng Gourmet Corporation; Transfer
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Attention: Kevin Reeves
124 West Michigan Avenue, Ninth Floor
Lansing, Ml 48933-1695
RE: Health Department Approval, Class C License for Xiao China Grille and Lounge located
at 3415 East Saginaw, Lansing, MI 48912; PRN-677.
Dear Mr. Reeves:
Thank you for your telephone call from today concerning the above referenced facility_ As
stated in my email and phone message to you, it is not the norm of the Ingham County Health
Department to sign-off on a Class C License until the facility is approved to open and operate
by this department. However, the plans for the construction of the facility were approved, with
stipulations; by this department on September 24, 2010.
At this time, this department is prepared to sign-off on the Class C License provided that, the
facility will completely comply with the stipulations set-forth in the September 24, 2010 plan
approval letter_
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 517.887A525 with any questions you have concerning
this matter.
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Cabaret License fee is $350, and you should apply after completion of your Liquor License.
We hope this information is helpful. Feel free to contact our office at 483-4131 if you have
any questions about the fee or approval process at the local level.
Sincerely,
Kevin Reeves
Chief Deputy City Clerk
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Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
December 14, 2010
Michael Brown
Lansing, MI 48917
RE: A request to Transfer All Rights to Renewal of an Escrowed 2009 Class C Licensed Business,
located at 1500 W Lake Lansing, Suite A, East Lansing, MI 48823, Ingham County, from All
Seasons Bistro, L.L.C., Kelly M Hogan, Trustee to Cheng Gourmet Corporation; Transfer
Location (Governmental Unit) Under MCL 436.1531(1) to 3415 E. Saginaw, Lansing, MI
48912, Ingham County.
Dear Applicants' Contact:
Please be advised that we are in receipt of the above referenced communication from the Liquor
Control Commission.
To begin the City's review process, please remit $775.00 to the Lansing City Clerk to cover
applicable fees for necessary investigations, inspections and council action. For this particular case,
the following administrative approvals are required:
DEPARTMENT CONTACT PERSON PHONE #
Lansing Police Chris Devlin 483-4633

Planning/Zoning Div. Susan Stachowiak 483-4085
Fire Marshall Phil Sabon 483-6048
City Treasurer Doug Chambers 483-4119
Building Commissioner Jon Wadsworth 483-4355
Ingham Co. Health Dept. Diane Gorsch 887-4312
Feel free to contact these offices to check on the status of your request at any time after payment of
the above fee.
Once these approvals are returned to the City Clerk's Office, the matter will be placed on the Council
agenda for referral to the General Services Committee. The committee will review your application
and prepare a report back to the Council. The Council will then vote on the resolution, after which
the resolution is mailed to the Liquor Control Commission or picked up for hand delivery.
Please note that you may also be required to obtain a Cabaret License from the City . of Lansing. If
your liquor license includes a Dance-Entertainment Permit or if the nature of your business includes
dancing and/or live music or other live entertainment this license will be required. The current
517-483-4131 $ 517-377-0068 FAY.
Cabaret License fee is $350, and you should apply after completion of your Liquor License.
We hope this information is helpful. Feel free to contact our office at 483-4131 if you have
any questions about the fee or approval process at the local level.
Sincerely,
Kevin Reeves
Chief Deputy City Clerk

517-483-4131 $ 517-377-0068 FAX
clerk.cityoflansingmi.com $ cleric@lansingrni.gov
Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth FOR MLCC USE ONLY
MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION (MLCC)
7150 Harris Drive, P.O. Box 30005 Request ID # 571243
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7505 , H
_/a Business ID # 224963

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LOCAL APPROVAL NOTICE
[Authorized by MCL 436.1501]
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
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TO: LANSING CITY COUNCIL
ATTN: CLERK 3 1` cGURC .
124 W MICHIGAN AVENUE L1' <<f
LANSING, MI 48933-1694
APPLICANT: CHENG GOURMET CORPORATION
Home Address and Telephone No. or Contact Address and Telephone No.:
AMY CHENG, 2721 NORWICH ROAD, LANSING, MI 48911, H(517) 881-8909
CONTACT: MICHAEL J. BROWN, ESQ., CARLIN, EDWARDS, BROWN & HOWE, PLLC, 6017 W ST JOE HWY STE
202 W ST. JOE HIGHWAY, SUITE 202, LANSING, MI 48917, B(517) 321-4616, Mbrown@cebhlaw.com
The MLCC cannot consider the approval of an application for a new or transfer of an on-premises
license without the approval of the local legislative body pursuant to the provisions of MCL 436.1501
of the Liquor Control Code of 1998. For your information, local legislative body
approval is also required for DANCE, ENTERTAINMENT, DANCE-ENTERTAINMENT AND
TOPLESS ACTIVITY PERMITS AND FOR OFFICIAL PERMITS FOR EXTENDED HOURS FOR
DANCE AND/OR ENTERTAINMENT pursuant to the provisions of MCL 436.1916 of the Liquor
Control Code of 1998.
For your convenience a resolution form is enclosed that includes a description of the licensing
application requiring consideration of the local legislative body. The clerk should complete the
resolution certifying that your decision of approval or disapproval of the application was made at an
official meeting. Please return the completed resolution to the MLCC as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, please contact Unit 3 of the Retail Licensing Division at (517) 636-0204.
PLEASE COMPLETE ENCLOSED RESOLUTION AND RETURN

TO THE LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION AT ABOVE ADDRESS
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Ml, .,,gar Department of Energy, Labor & Economic U owth
7150 Harris Drive, P.O. Box 30005
Lansing, Michigan 48909-7505 .✓ /1 I - -
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT 15-DAY NOTICE
[Authorized by R 436.1105 (2d) and (3)]
NOVEMBER 12, 2010
LANSING CITY COUNCIL

ATTN: CLERK
124 W MICHIGAN AVENUE
REQUEST ID #: 571243
THE MICHIGAN LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION HAS RECEIVED AN APPLICATION FROM CHENG GOURMET
CORPORATION FOR A NEW SDM LICENSE TO BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH' PENDING TRANSFER ALL RIGHTS
TO RENEWAL OF AN ESCROWED 2009 CLASS C LICENSED BUSINESS, LOCATED AT 1500 W LAKE LANSING, SUITE
A, EAST LANSING, MI 48823, INGHAM COUNTY, FROM ALL SEASONS BISTRO, L.L.C., KELLY M HOGAN, TRUSTEE;
TRANSFER LOCATION (GOVERNMENTAL UNIT) UNDER MCL 436.1531(1) TO 3415 E SAGINAW, LANSING, MI 48912,
INGHAM COUNTY.
Home address and telephone number:

AMY CHENG, 2721 NORWICH ROAD, LANSING, MI 48911, H(517) 881-8909
CONTACT: MICHAEL J. BROWN, ESQ., CARLIN, EDWARDS, BROWN & HOWE, PLLC, 6017 W ST JOE HWY STE 202 W
ST. JOE HIGHWAY, SUITE 202, LANSING, MI 48917, B(517) 321-4616, Mbrown@cebhlaw.com
Specially Designated Merchant (SDM) licenses permit the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the
premises only. Specially Designated Distributor (SDD) licenses peitnit the sale of alcoholic liquor, other than
beer and wine under 21 per cent alcohol by volume, for consumption off the premises only.
For your information, part of the investigation of the application is conducted by the local law enforcement
agency and investigative forms will be released to them either in person or by mail.
Although local governing body approval is not required by the Michigan Liquor Control Code, Rules and
Related Laws for off-premise licenses, the local governing body, or its designee, may notify the Commission at
the above address within 15 days of receipt of this letter if the applicant location will not be in compliance with
all appropriate state and local building, plumbing, zoning, fire, sanitation and health laws and ordinances, or if
the applicant is considered ineligible due to other factors.
All conditions of non-compliance must be outlined in detail, indicating the applicable laws and ordinances. A
copy of the law and/or ordinance may be submitted with the notification.
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LC-3104(Rev. 09/05) The Department of Labor & Economic Growth will not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, sex, religion, age,
Authority: R436.1105(2d) and (3) national origin, color, marital status, disability, or political beliefs. If you need help with reading, writing, hearing, etc., under the Americans
Completion: Mandatory with Disabilities Act, you may make your needs known to this agency.
Penalty: No License
Request ID # 571243
RESOLUTION
At a _ meeting of the
(Regular or Special) (Township Board, City or Village Council)
called to order by on at P.M.
The following resolution was offered:
Moved by and supported by
That the request to TRANSFER ALL RIGHTS TO RENEWAL OF AN ESCROWED 2009 CLASS C LICENSED
BUSINESS, LOCATED AT 1500 W LAKE LANSING, SUITE A, EAST LANSING, MI 48823, INGHAM COUNTY, FROM
ALL SEASONS BISTRO,.L.L.C., KELLY M HOGAN, TRUSTEE TO CHENG GOURMET CORPORATION; TRANSFER
LOCATION (GOVERNMENTAL UNIT) UNDER MCL 436.1531(1) TO 3415 E SAGINAW, LANSING, MI 48912, INGHAM
COUNTY.
be considered for
(Approval or Disapproval)
APPROVAL DISAPPROVAL
Yeas: Yeas:
Nays: Nays:
Absent: Absent:
It is the consensus of this legislative body that the application be:
for issuance
(Recommended or Not Recommended)
State of Michigan )
County of
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution offered and
adopted by the at a
(Township Board, City or Village Council) (Regular or Special)
meeting held on
(Date)
(Signed)
(Township, City or Village Clerk)
SEAL
(Mailing address of Township, City or Village)

LC-1305 (Rev. 08/2006) The Department of Labor & Economic Growth will not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, sex, religion, age,
Authority: MCL 436.1501 national origin, color, marital status, disability, or political beliefs. If you need help with reading, writing, hearing, etc., under the Americans
Penalty: No License
Chris Swope
Lansing City Clerk
January 20, 2011
President Robinson and Members of the Lansing City Council

10th Floor City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933
Dear President Robinson and Council Members:
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 Police Commissioners December 16, 2010.

December 14, 2010
December 13, 2010
November 30, 2010
November 16, 2010
Human Relations and Community Services Board July 27, 2010
April 27, 2010
Park Board July 14, 2010
May 12, 2010
April 14, 2010
January 13, 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.

517-483-4131 ❑ 517-377-0068 FAX
www.lansingmi.gov/clerk ❑ clerk@lansingmi.gov
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2010
MEMBERS PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT:

Commissioner Linda Sims None
Commissioner Sandra Kowalk-Thompson
Commissioner Bob Noordhoek MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC/GUESTS:
Commissioner Patty Farhat None
Commissioner Clyde Carnegie
Commissioner Jan Kolp
MEMBERS EXCUSED:
Commissioner Maria Mejorado
Commissioner Bill Renfrew
CALL TO ORDER - Commissioner Sims
After having established a quorum, Commissioner Sims called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. and led
those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
REVIEW OF INTERVIEWS
Board members discussed recent interviews for the position of Chief of Police and prepared a list of three
recommended finalists to be submitted to Mayor Bernero.
ADJOURNMENT - Commissioner Sims
There being no other agenda items, Commissioner Sims adjourned at 9:22 a.m.
MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2010

Commissioner Linda Sims Jim DeLine, Secretary (for public comment only)
Commissioner Sandra Kowalk-Thompson Regina Wilson, Human Resources Dept.
Commissioner Bob Noordhoek
Commissioner Clyde Carnegie MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC / GUESTS:
Commissioner Jan Kolp Susan Vela, Lansing State Journal
MEMBERS EXCUSED:
Commissioner Patty Farhat
After having established a quorum, Commissioner Sims called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. and led
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS
Candidates for the position of Chief of Police were interviewed by those Board members present in the
following order: Capt. Ray Hall, Interim Chief Teresa Szymanski, Capt. Rex Marsh (Grass Valley, CA), Lt.
Noel Garcia, and Capt. Mike Yankowski. Candidates were present for their respective interviews only.
There being no other agenda items, Commissioner Sims adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2010

Commissioner Linda Sims Jim DeLine, Secretary (for public comment only)
Commissioner Sandra Kowalk-Thompson Regina Wilson, Human Resources Dept.
Commissioner Bob Noordhoek
Commissioner Patty Farhat MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC/GUESTS: ,
Commissioner Clyde Carnegie Misty O'Neal, Culver Avenue
Commissioner Jan Kolp Susan Vela, Lansing State Journal
MEMBERS EXCUSED:
After having established a quorum, Commissioner Sims called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. and led
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS
Lt. James Kraus was interviewed by those Board members present for the position of Chief of Police.
There being no other agenda items, Commissioner Sims adjourned at 4:44 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Commissioner Linda Sims Michael Mathis, Legal Advisor
Commissioner Sandra Kowalk-Thompson Jim DeLine, Secretary
Commissioner Bob Noordhoek Jerry Ambrose, Chief of Staff
Commissioner Patty Farhat Regina Wilson, Human Resources Dept.
Commissioner Jan Kolp Joan Jackson Johnson, Director of Human
Relations and Community Services
MEMBERS EXCUSED: Lt. David Nosotti
Commissioner Clyde Carnegie MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC / GUESTS:
Commissioner Bill Renfrew Councilmember Carol Wood
Councilmember Derrick Quinney
Desirae Kelley-Kato, Director of LPD CARE
Program
Loretta Stanaway, Armstrong Rd (•_
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Richard and Linda Heusenkueld, Mor-ningside

Stan Pina, Washington Sq ` _
Cole Bouck, Jenison St
Jason Wilkes, Continental Dr -117
Emly Horne, Arbor Forest Dr
After having established a quorum, Commissioner Sims called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Commissioner Noordhoek led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members of the Board and staff introduced themselves to the public. Jim DeLine noted that comments
should be kept to three minutes in length and will be summarized in the minutes. Written comments are
welcome and will be addendums to the minutes.
Commissioner Sims welcomed everyone and read a memo from Board Chair Maria Mejorado. A motion
was passed that the memo be included as an addendum to the minutes.
Commissioner Sims gave an overview of the process being used for the selection of a new Chief of
Police and noted that the final decision rests with Mayor Bernero. She welcomed Councilmembers Wood
and Quinney.
PUBLIC COMMENT - Agenda Items
Loretta Stanaway commented on the importance of naming a Chief of Police with leadership skills and a
willingness to expand community policing and neighborhood problem solving. She mentioned several
current employees by name, spoke reference relationships of the Chief to underlings and hoped that the
next Chief would "not be political."
Cole Bouck read from his written comments which are attached as an addendum to these minutes.
Desiree Kelley-Kato favors a Chief of Police who will continue the Department's support of the CARE
program, will collaborate well with local agencies, and will hold officers to a "higher standard," being
Board of Police Commissioners
Meeting Minutes of November 30, 2010
Page 2
supportive of them should they experience turmoil in their personal lives.
Jason Wilkes expressed his appreciation to the Board for seeking input from the public prior to
interviewing candidates for this position. He noted that the Chief of Police needs to be supportive of
officers, a coach / mentor and someone who has earned the respect of employees in order to maintain
morale. He noted that a Chief should not be overly political bending to the will of either the Mayor or
members of Council. They also should support community policing.
With no other members of the public wishing to comment, Commissioner Sims asked if either of the
members of City Council present wished to address the Board.
Councilmember Quinney noted that he is a former member of the Board of Police Commissioners and
was there to hear from the public and support the Board in its role in the selection process.
Councilmember Wood also noted that she was present at the meeting to listen to the public. She
expressed the importance of public input and expressed her appreciation to the Board for their hard work.
Emly Horne requested to comment and noted that a Chief of Police needs good communication skills,
both oral and written. The style with which a Chief of Police works with the public needs to be different
from that which they use to work with members of the community.
Commissioner Sims and Jerry Ambrose thanked all those present for their input. There being no other
people present who wished to address the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m.
NOTE: Written comments received on December 1 are attached as an addendum to these minutes.
MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Commissioner Maria Mejorado Chief Teresa Szymanski
Commissioner Linda Sims Jerry Ambrose, Chief of Staff
Commissioner Bob Noordhoek Joan Jackson Johnson, Director of Human
Commissioner Patty Farhat Relations and Community Services
Commissioner Bill Renfrew Bernard Brantley, Commission Investigator
Commissioner Sandra Kowalk-Thompson Michael Mathis, Legal Advisor
Commissioner Clyde Carnegie Jim DeLine, Secretary
Commissioner Jan Kolp Alexander Weiss, Weiss Consulting
MEMBERS EXCUSED: MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC / GUESTS:
None
CALL TO ORDER - Commissioner Mejorado

After having established a quorum, Commissioner Mejorado called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
Commissioner Noordhoek led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT - Agenda Items
None.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Without objection, approval of the minutes of the special meeting of November 9 was added:to the
agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Commissioner Mejorado
The minutes of October 17 were approved as presented and placed on file. In a discussion; of the
minutes of the special meeting of November 9, it was noted that the copies which were distributed had
the wrong date on them. Additionally, it was noted that Commissioner Noordhoek had an 'excused
absence. The minutes of November 9 were approved as corrected and placed on file.
EDUCATION PRESENTATION
Alexander Weiss distributed copies of a PowerPoint presentation and discussed the findings of his recent
resource allocations study. Patrol staffing needs to be based on executive decisions on the desired ratio
of proactive activity to responding to calls for service. Dr. Weiss' study measured average length of time
spent on calls and average calls per team area over a year. He also noted several instances where the
employee's work hours did not necessarily correspond to when citizens need them the most. The detail
of his study and recommendations are being released to employees via the LPD intranet and the Chief
plans to make herself available to answer questions. Jerry Ambrose noted that the study and
recommendations need to be "sorted through" before and of the recommendations are acted upon. Chief
Szymanski noted that any changes will be incremental.
Board of Police Commissioners
Meeting Minutes of November 16, 2010
Page 2
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT - Chief Szymanski
Chief Szymanski invited Board members to watch the Silver Bells in the City parade from the LPD
headquarters second floor. She announced the retirement of Kathleen Evans from the 911
Communications Center and noted that Ofc. Marcus Johnson is leaving the Canine Team and rejoining
the regular patrol ranks.
The Chief announced the December 12 Shop with a Cop event as well as the forthcoming Old Newsboys
campaign. She commended Capt. Yankowski for his leadership in the Old Newsboys effort. She noted a
recent meeting with the administration at Sparrow Hospital which is facing a potential nurses' strike.
Finally, she announced the annual officer training sessions coming up and the inclusion of a new training
area dealing with bullying.
HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES LIAISON
Dr. Joan Jackson Johnson announced that this Saturday's mobile food pantry will be hosted by
Friendship Baptist Church. She also noted that preparations are underway for the coming cold weather
and the challenges it presents. The Advent House day shelter will have flu shots available for free.
ADJOURNMENT - Commissioner Mejorado
A motion was made and approved that the meeting be adjourned. Commissioner Mejorado
adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m.
CITY OF LANSING
HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
July 27, 2010

Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
The July meeting of the Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board was
called to order by Chad Johnson at 5:47 pm in the Foster Center Conference Room #211,
Lansing.
Present: Lamar Wilson, Chad Johnson, Jonathon Solis, Edwina Marshall and Gail
Fournier
Absent:
Staff: Joan Jackson Johnson, Director HRCS
LPD Liaison: Absent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: Board member Chad Johnson moved to approve agenda from April 27, 2010.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT,
No Report C.
COMMUNICATIONS
c
No Report ,r
APPROVAL OF MINUTES ,
Board member Chad Johnson motioned to approve minutes from the April 27, 2010,
supported by Board member Gail Fournier. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
PETITIONS/COMPLAINTS
None
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
Board Member Chad Johnson is Chairperson for the Greater Lansing Alliance Against
Hate Crimes. Guillermo Lopez, from Human Relations and Community Services, is spear
heading and Chad is chair for the meetings. The next meeting is July 28 at 1 PM at the
Foster Center, Room 211. Chad remarks he can e-mail the agenda for the meeting. The
purpose of the meeting is to come up with community response, developing mission and
vision statements. Also, developing a plan of action in the event someone is beaten or
injured, and how to best deal with it. Board member Johnson remarks they want to reach
out in regard to bullying and problems of that nature, in the Lansing School District.
Director Johnson asked how many people are attending the GLAAHC meetings.
Board member Johnson responded approximately seven, with representation from the
NAACP, Michigan State University, Sparrow Hospital, and Prosecuting Attorneys office,
and others.
Board Member Chad Johnson extended an invitation for Board Members to attend the
meetings.
DIRECTOR' S REPORT
Director Johnson shared about the Project Homeless Connect coming up in September.
There are lots of opportunities to serve if the Advisory Board is interested. We will have a
lot of different services available to the community. This year we were not able to get the
Dental Cleaning services. However, Lansing Ophthalmology will be there, and they follow
up with normally 30 to 40 people, helping them to obtain glasses. We will offer manicures,
pedicures, massage therapy, and haircuts, just a few of the services that will be available.
There are some generous people in the community; Barry Saltman thru Care-Free has
donated a lot, Community Mental health made a donation, PHP made a substantial
donation. In the past we have spent quite a bit so we have asked the continuum of care to
work a little bit harder to obtain donations. It is a day for brothers, sisters and the less
fortunate to be pampered. This is a national event.
Director Johnson relates the Sub Acute Detox Center will be opening. We initially talked
about a location next to the Volunteers of America, however that did not work out, the
owners went up on the rent. The new location will be 510 West Saginaw; the building was
formerly an insurance office. Council woman Jessica Yorko, who covers that ward, is on
board with the program. It is a good location and requires a lot less renovation. We will
start with eleven beds. Mid-South provided about $275.000, towards the budget, Sparrow
Hospital put in $50,000 Ingham Medical $50,000, the Ingham Health Plan put in either
$15,000 or $25,000, Lansing Police, Fire and our Department donated $50,000,
Community Mental Health donated $50,000 toward the project.
Board member Solis asked Director Johnson if the Sub Acute Detox program will service
the youth. Director Johnson states they cannot, they are minors and cannot be mixed in
with the general population.
Director Johnson stated this will be a great savings to the community by keeping the repeat
offenders out of the local hospitals and providing more services to help them with their
problems.
We continue to get calls regarding utility bills and homes being red tagged because of
utility shut offs. Citizens have to go thru DHS and unfortunately there are so many people
applying for services there is a waiting period. However, we continue to try to help as
many citizens as possible.
Director Johnson stated we continue to work with many of the homeless population who
have mental health issues.
Board member Marshall asked what ever happened to the mental health hospitals.
Director Johnson stated most of those were closed during the Engler administration.
Board member Solis asked if they can collect social security.
Director Johnson replied there are many who do collect social security and many have
family members who manage their checks, pay their rent and get their medications. Many
of them need adult foster care.
Director Johnson shared the Mobile Food Pantry was a success and continues to grow. We
have added the Lansing Housing Commission sites to our monthly schedule. This month
the Greater Lansing Food Bank gave us $3,000 in gift cards that could be used at a couple
different grocery stores. They got $10 from the gift card for produce and we gave out a $5
and $10 Meijer gift cards for milk or cheese. We give out larger gift cards to the large
families with 10 to 15 family members.
Director Johnson stated that she is researching other alternatives, other than the gift cards
to allow citizens' to receive healthy food choices from Meijer's or Walmart. With gift cards
they could make purchases like pop or candy.
Lastly is the One Church One Family, we are still waiting for the closings. MSHDA has
been hit with calls since they announced they were going to help 17,000 households that
could benefit from foreclosure prevention. Director Johnson stated she is hopeful that we
will be closing on the Grand River property soon.
LPD LIAISON'S REPORT None
OLD BUSINESS None
NEW BUSINESS None
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for August 24th, at 5:30 pm. Meeting at Foster Community
Center, 2nd floor, Room 211 located on Foster Street, Lansing, Michigan.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

CITY OF LANSING
HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
HUMAN RELATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
April 27, 2010

Minutes
CALL TO ORDER
The April meeting of the Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board was
called to order by Chad Johnson at 5:35 pm in the Foster Center Conference Room #211,
Lansing.
Present: Lamar Wilson, Chad Johnson, Jonathon Solis, Edwina Marshall and Gail
Fournier
Absent:
Staff: Joan Jackson Johnson, Director HRCS
LPD Liaison: Absent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: Board member Jonathon Solis moved to approve agenda from November 24,
2009, supported by board member Gail Fournier. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No Report
COMMUNICATIONS
No Report
APPROVAL OF MINUTES ,
Board member Edwina Marshall motioned to approve minutes from the November 24,
2009, supported by board member Lamar Wilson. Motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Director Johnson suggests combining the committee's for Budget and Program, until the
vacant board positions are filled.
Board Member Gail Fournier expressed she would like to work on Budget and Program
committee. She has been assigned to the Budget/ Program committee.
Policy committee will remain with existing members.
Board members discussed committee's meeting after board meeting on May 25, 2010.
Director Johnson remarked she would like the board to address needs assessments and site
visits at HRCS funded agencies.
PETITIONS/COMPLAINTS
Director Johnson reports no petitions, but in past year we have had a couple human rights
complaints filed thru HRCS. Two complaints were referred over to the Department of
Civil Rights, to avoid potential conflict, as they involved City Council and City Attorney.
Director Johnson stated that each complaint is evaluated and a determination made to
refer the complaint, if necessary, or handle it in our department.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
No Report
DIRECTOR' S REPORT
Board members were given a copy of the Profile for Homelessness in Greater Lansing.
There was an increase in homeless children and families this year, actually 500. The adults
in families, single youth, single adults and chronically homeless has decreased. We are
getting better data from agencies thru our HMIS employees. The City Rescue Mission
allowed us last year to get into their database. When you look at the percentage of children
in comparison with the adults it is a challenge to have that increase. We had over 1,000
children identified as homeless in 2009 that is significant.
Board member Edwina Marshall expressed concern over the number of homeless children.
Director Johnson reports there are three homes awaiting closing with MSHDA for family
placement that are in transitional housing. Those numbers should be going down as we
move families out of temporary housing.
Director Johnson stated there will be case managers; One Church One Family will provide
family mentors. We do have a manual that teaches families how to formulate resources
and will encourage them to use resources in the community. The mentors overseeing the
families will be trained.
Board member Edwina Marshall asked if we have commitments from churches.
Director Johnson expressed we do have commitments but due to the lapse in time, we need
to get families in the homes.
Our profile on our homeless clients covers individuals, households, race, and employment
status, percentage of incidents by disabilities and measuring outcome, which is very
important. The core outcome does not look good because some of the agencies are not
mandated to say what happens to clients when the leave. We are looking at getting
agencies to cooperate,
Board Member Chad Johnson asked if Matt Stevenson did the report. Director Johnson
replied that Matt is the Project Manager; he did have help with data put into the system by
other HMIS employees.
Board Member Jonathon Solis stated the homeless numbers are disturbing.
Director Johnson states we are continuing to look at solutions. We just received the
renewal grant from HUD for homelessness, $1, 628,029, and we are awaiting City Council
approval.
Director Johnson reports the Mobile Food Pantry will be going to Lansing Housing
Commission sites, as many at these sites have transportation issues. We are rotating to
different sites around the City. In May we are having a small pantry at Shabazz Academy,
in addition to our regular pantry.
We provided lunches again for Spring Break at several locations in the City. The Boys &
Girls club prepared hot meals and allowed the kids to help prepare the food. We would
like to do more of this next year and add some different locations such as Georgetown.
Currently HRCS is working on a Sub Acute Detox program to address some of the
problems of men and women in the City who are frequenting the emergency rooms. Some
of the hospitals are getting involved and we are currently looking at a site next to the VOA.
Several employees of HRCS attended the Affordable Housing Conference held at the
Lansing Center recently.
LPD LIAISON'S REPORT None
OLD BUSINESS None
NEW BUSINESS None
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting is scheduled for May 25th, at 5:30 pm. Meeting at Foster Community Center,
2nd
floor, Room 211 located on Foster Street, Lansing, Michigan.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

PARK BOARD MINUTES
Southside Community Center
July 14, 2010
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Lott, Cynthia Ward, Paul Carrier, Pat Murray, Adam Hussain,
Rick Kibbey (arrived 7:20 p.m.), Dusty Fancher (arrived 7:45 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Excused Luke Canfora
OTHERS PRESENT: Murdock Jemerson, Director, Parks and Recreation; Sue Eareckson, Kellie
Brown, Board Secretary
CALLED TO ORDER: 7:15 p.m. Ron Lott, Acting Chair
NEW MEMBER: Adam Hussain stated as a new board member he is excited to volunteer his time.
He is a life long resident of Lansing, he and his wife are both educators and he
looks forward to giving back to the community.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Cynthia Ward requested to add under information the Friends of Frances Park celebration. Ron Lott requested
to add under new business the election of Board Officers.
STATEMENT OF CITIZENS
Sue Eareckson invited the Board to the Friends of Bancroft Park's annual picnic on July 24 from 4 to 6 p.m. at
Bancroft Park. Rain date would be July 25 at the same time and location.
BOARD MINUTES
Motion to accept the June minutes as submitted by Pat Murray, seconded by Cynthia Ward. 0 nays
Motion carried
NEW BUSINESS
Performance Metrics
Murdock Jemerson stated the city has a program called LANSINGSTAT, which the department and the'-whole
city are operating under. This is a program that was formed after another program called CITISTAT which
grew out of New York City and the New York Police Department. Police department's, as youikno, ; have
numerous statistics as far as crime statistics. There were measures for metrics added to CITIS,TAT ;that would
apply to other departments within city government and this was used in New York as a way oftracking
efficiencies in the form of city work. It was successful in New York, Baltimore and Providence ' Rhode Island
and now Lansing is using this reporting system. At the beginning of this the city worked with MSU and the
different departments put together samples of performance measures and a decision was made on what was
relevant to track.
The parks department tracks open recreation for youth and teens, kids camp attendance and pool attendance;
the number of service calls for the cemeteries, parks and other city properties; the number of mowing related
service calls; the percentage of parks mowing completed on schedule. The mowing metric set for the
department is to mow a city park every 12-calendar days. We also track the'number of trees removed, number
of trees with deadwood and number of trees pruned; number of picnic tables repaired and the number of parks
supported by a volunteer group.
Pat Murray inquired if Friday is counted since Public Service does not work on Friday. Jemerson stated he
would know more when LANSINGSTAT meets again July 19.
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During the budget proceedings, Parks also introduced a set of metrics to help guide Public Service in the
activities that are important to see continued. Parks will be reviewing those metrics presented and continue to
change them to ensure Public Service is servicing the parks on a regular basis.
Murdock Jemerson stated he would know at the next LANSINGSTAT meeting on July 19 if the metrics are
being incorporated in the Public Service section of the report.
Rick Kibbey stated a metric that is not counted is useless and referred to comments when this first occurred
which were can the metrics be done or not. There are standards the parks have set and want to see continued
and who makes the decision if they are being met.
Ron Lott stated he is concerned that on his copy of the report it has the number stumps that have been
removed and the goal for the number of trees to be planted is 451, but right now it states zero have been
planted. He is concerned the report states there has been 800 trees removed and zero trees have been
planted.
Rick Kibbey inquired if the members think the board should be guiding the Public Service Department through
reporting on this. Ward stated yes and Lott believes the reporting process needs to be refined.
Cynthia Ward stated her understanding is the report the board has is for the year prior and this is what was
included for the Parks and Recreation Department and these measures will need to be included in the Public
Service report. Does the board need to make the request to include these measures to the Mayor or to the
Director of Public Service?
Murdock Jemerson stated the board's charge is to make recommendations to the Mayor.
Pat Murray inquired if Public Service has a citizen's board. Kibbey stated yes. Murray suggested making the
recommendation to the Mayor and the Public Service Board.
Cynthia Ward asked who is responsible for identifying targets and baselines, Parks or Public Service.
Jemerson stated that is a good question. A lot of this data is based on prior years work and is comparison
from one year to the next.
Pat Murray stated if Public Service is the parks "contractor" why would the Parks not continue to keep the
statistics. Why would you rely on a "contractor" to keep statistics?
Cynthia Ward stated if Public Service is the "contractor" then Parks would identify what needs to be
accomplished and the "contractor" would report back to Parks what is being done. Parks would have no way
of knowing what was accomplished unless the "contractor" doing the work reported it.
Pat Murray stated Parks should set the standards and Public Service should report to Parks as opposed to
Public Service setting the metrics for what needs to be done in the parks.
Rick Kibbey asked if the board should jump in or will the Parks Director. Jemerson stated he thought it would
be a good idea for the board to express their feelings in the way of a motion regarding performance metrics.
Ron Lott stated it might be early to get a definitive opinion if this is only the second week, but by the September
board meeting he would like to have someone from Public Service or a report from Jemerson on how the
metrics are monitored and how the numbers are determined. The board needs to continue to ask questions
and raise concerns.
Cynthia Ward stated she thought she heard a consensus, at least no objections, that the board wants Public
Service to include this information.
Rick Kibbey stated there are several issues; one is the actual measures, accountability and quality and record
keeping and recording.
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Cynthia Ward stated she cannot see how this information can not be collected. It has to be reported and with
the change in operations, as it relates to these measures, it is critical at this point that this information is
collected and it can be assured the change is working.
Murdock Jemerson stated Paul Dykema is still the go-to person for Parks and he will still be attending
department staff meetings.
Rick Kibbey stated if the board is looking to put together a recommendation, the first item would be measures
and the quality of the measures, second if Public Service is doing the work they should be the one to report,
and third is the issue of customer inspection and satisfaction and what if the performance is not satisfactory.
Pat Murray stated it sounds like the director would like a statement from the board on how the board hopes this
will work. Murray moved for the chairperson, working with the director, to put together a letter on behalf of the
Park Board asking the metrics continue to be used to make sure the parks are maintained. Lott asked to add
some of the questions that had been asked this evening. Kibbey inquired if the board wanted to see the letter
before it was mailed. Lott asked to have an e-mail version of the letter so the members would be aware of what
was sent out. Seconded by Fancher.
Motion carried. 6 yeas, 0 nays
Officer Elections
Dusty Fancher moved to nominate Rick Kibbey as President, seconded by Carrier.
Motion carried. 5 yeas; 0 nays
Cynthia Ward moved to nominate Dusty Fancher as Vice-President, seconded by Carrier.
Motion carried. 5 yeas; 0 nays
UPDATES
Mount Hope Basin - Next step is the transfer of $50,000 from the Fratcher Foundation to complete walkway.
4th of July Parade - This year had over 90 entries.
Oak Park Sale - Getting closer to being completed, however final buy/sell agreement has not been reviewed.
Hunter Park Picnic Shelter - Proceeding and should be done by the end of the month. Roof is being
completed this week.
Tennis Courts - Georgetown and Elmhurst went out to bid and contract information is due on the 20 th
Kids Camp - This year the camp changed to a State of Michigan licensed day camp. With the staff we have
the average number of kids is 45 and the camps are full.
INFORMATION,
Cynthia Ward reported on Thursday, July 22 from 5 to 8 pm the Friends of Frances Park would be hosting a
celebration to show off the improvements at the park. The community, neighborhood associations, residents,
community leaders and park board members are all invited.
Pat Murray inquired if it would be possible to mow a walking path at Red Cedar and communicate with
Everett's Cross Country team for a path at Waverly. Jemerson stated he would check with Public Service.
Meeting adjourned
Respectfully Submitted: Kellie Brown, Interim Park Board Secretary

Approved September 8, 2010
PARK BOARD MINUTES
Foster Community Center
May 12, 2010
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dusty Fancher, Ron Lott, Paul Carrier, Rick Kibbey (late arrival), Luke Canfora
(late arrival)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Excused Patrick Murray and Cynthia Ward
OTHERS PRESENT: Murdock Jemerson, Director, Parks and Recreation; Bill Kiebler and Robert
Tetzlaft, Friends of Bluebell Park; Todd Haywood; Harold Leeman; Betty Draher,
Caesar-Donora Park; Council member Eric Hewitt; Nancy Mahlow; Jason
Crocker, Parks and Recreation Golf Supervisor; Jason Meyer, Executive
Director, Fenner Nature Center; John Greenslit, Executive Director, First Tee of
Mid-Michigan
CALLEDTOORDER:
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THEAGENDA:
Sex offenders and facility rental has been added under new business.
STATEMENTOFCITIZENS
Bill Kiebler, Friends of Bluebell Park, is requesting additional equipment, such as swings and picnic tables.
The Friends would also like to request a barrier to block vehicles from driving through the park. Also, the
basketball courts are drawing large groups of 25 to 50 people, causing fights and police are being called.
Murdock Jemerson stated he met with Bill and the Friends two weeks ago and discussed working toward
providing the swings and other equipment they requested; if not this fiscal year it would be next fiscal year
which starts July 1, 2010.
Betty Draher, representative for Caeser-Donora Park, stated they are looking for upgrades to their park. The
equipment is 15 years old and there are a lot of kids who use the park. The neighbors take care of the park
and they would like to see a climbing wall, new swings, teeter-totter, and park bench.
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Murdock Jemerson stated he would have staff out to repair the bench. The parks departmerthas list.of all
the parks and when the last time work was done at the park. He will check to find out where Caeser-Donora
playground equipment is on the list and will meet with the community to discuss what they would like to:have in
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the park.
Council member Eric Hewitt stated he recalled seeing this park on the list for the summer of 2010 or.:2011: He
also asked if Board members have been to the playground area at Bancroft. He stated there 'used to be a tire
swing and he noticed recently that it was missing.
UPDATES
Staff Introductions
Jason Crocker - Has worked for the city for 15 years and currently oversees operations for Groesbeck Golf
Course. As of today's date rounds are up considerably, conditions are good, have a full staff on the course
and Groesbeck is doing well.
Jason Meyer - Is the new Executive Director of Fenner Nature Center and works for the Friends of Fenner
Nature Center who have taken over management of the facility. Stated he has officially been working for a
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week after a 5-year hiatus from Fenner when he worked as a naturalist interpreter. Is excited about the
opportunities at Fenner and is excited to see an increase in school children visiting the center.
John Greenslit - Executive Director of the First Tee of Mid-Michigan. He provided a report and literature to
Park Board members and acknowledged Council member Hewitt who was instrumental in negotiating a very
unique management contract for First Tee to partner with Lansing and utilize Sycamore Driving Range. Mr.
Jemerson and Mr. Ambrose put together a very unique proposal that protected a resource, saved the city
money and continues to serve the youth of the community. Part of the program is to go into the Lansing
Schools through principal invitation and meet with the physical education classes. The program met at 14
schools, ran 16 clinics and served about 1,800 children in 4 th, 5th and 6th grade, which is up about 400 from last
year. The First Tee also expects to increase from 260 children in the summer certification program to 400.
** Board President Rick Kibbey arrived and was provided status of agenda items. Vice President Fancher
stated Statement of Citizens had been completed, moved Staff Introductions up on the agenda, added sex
offenders under new business, there currently is not a quorum to act on Board Minutes and they are officially
on New Business, item A which is also an action item, however there is not a quorum so the Board will
continue with updates.
Summer Kids Camp
Murdock Jemerson stated Kids Camp registration is going along fine, fees are not a problem and we are
registering individuals before camp starts and even before the budget has been finalized.
Paul Carrier inquired if the Kids Camp registration form has gone out to the schools. Fancher inquired if the
web site has been updated to include the programs that were not included in the community guide.
Spring/Summer Sports Registration
Murdock Jemerson indicated registration is up tremendously.
Scott House/Miller Road Center
Murdock Jemerson stated in the budget there is a proposal to shut down Scott House. All the groups have
been notified, once we know for sure on the budget we will work with the current groups to find new locations
for meeting sites. In regard to Miller Road we have met with the seniors, as well as the leadership of the Miller
Road group, and Miller is proposed to be closed but the program moved to the Southside Community Center.
We have met with Brian Ralph from Lansing School District to locate another room within the Southside
Community Center and we will continue to discuss this plan. We have also met with Tri-County Office on
Aging to continue the lunch program at SSCC and they are ready to do so once we re-locate.
New Friends Groups
See statements of citizens.
Murdock Jemerson stated he met with the Friends of Cavanaugh and they have a list of items they would like
in the park and the Friends have spent several days cleaning the park. The Friends of Dunnebach are most
interested in having their tennis courts done.
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
April 14, 2010 Regular Park Board Minutes
Dusty Fancher moved to approve the April 14, 2010 minutes as submitted. Seconded by Luke Canfora. 5
yeas; 0 nays
PARKBOARD MINUTES - MAY 12, 2010 PAGE 3
Motion carried
NEW BUSINESS
Park Millaqe Lanquaqe
Rick Kibbey inquired if board members had reviewed the language and it was his understanding the language
is exactly the same except with date changes, which is what the Board requested.
Murdock Jemerson stated we are under a tight time line to get the language approved to be on the ballot.
Rick Kibbey stated one issue that has come up as a result of other activities on the budget is how to make sure
the park millage money is used for park purposes and not public service. Kibbey had asked this question of
Mr. Ambrose who stated the budget tracking system and bookkeeping will continue to provide the capacity to
track the millage money.
Ron Lott moved the Park Board support the submission of the language for the Park Millage; seconded by
Paul Carrier. 5 yeas; 0 nays
Motion carried
Ron Lott stated because we are on a tight time line the Board needs to be thinking about getting interested
people together and how we are able to proceed from here in an efficient manner.
Rick Kibbey stated he has a folder full of information and a list of the board members and he will be contacting
members in the next week.
Sex Offenders
Murdock Jemerson stated he attended the Public Safety Committee and on the agenda was an item regarding
sex offenders and the Parks and Recreation Department facility use. Council member Eric Hewitt is a member
of the committee, Council member Wood is the Chair of the committee and Jessica Yorko is. a member.
Jemerson stated this issue is a result of an incident that occurred a few months ago when a gentleman was
passing out flyers that he wanted to do an event in the park at Letts Community Center. A community member
who knew this individual had a sexual offense and was listed on the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry
(MPSOR) notified staff at Letts Community Center who then notified the Parks Director. Jemerson stated he
referred the issue to the police department and the police department indicated this person was not to have the
rental and the person had a warrant out for his arrest.
The Public Safety Committee thought it would be necessary for the Parks Department to change the building
use policy and made a request to the city attorney to do so. There is language proposed for the public building
use policy which states "The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to perform background
checks, including criminal background checks, on the applicant and any person associated with the request
and to deny or cancel reservations based on the result on such background check."
Jemerson stated he was asked if he was going to instruct staff to conduct background searches on people who
are interested in renting a facility and he said no. What we are looking at is public policy and implementing a
public policy does not start and end in the Public Safety Committee. We always bring issues to the Park
Board, because the Park Board exists to make recommendations to the Mayor and the Mayor will state the
policy. Jemerson stated this is the beginning of the discussion and he stated in the committee meeting that
this is a bigger picture and it needs to be looked at from a bigger perspective, including the Park Board and the
public since this is a public policy. Council member Wood recommended a public meeting, which will be held
June 3, at Foster Community Center at 6:30 p.m. Until the policy has gone through and the decision has been
made by the city to make a change, the Parks Department will not perform background checks.
Rick Kibbey stated if he understands correctly this is not the first time we have thought about sex offenders in
our facilities and the department's current policy is to perform background checks on anyone who is being
hired.
Jemerson confirmed that we do background checks on any perspective employee, volunteer coach, volunteers
and any one involved with children.
Dusty Fancher asked if there was discussion in the Public Safety Committee about what state law currently
has to say about where offenders may be. There are certain rules that state they cannot live within a certain
area of schools, day care centers and she encourages as we move along in this discussion that these laws are
reviewed and the city is compliant.
Jemerson stated there was not discussion on state law.
Council member Hewitt stated he is the Vice-Chair of the Public Safety Committee and this issue has been
reviewed for 7 to 8 weeks. This came to their attention when a non-registered sex offender who had slipped
through the cracks wanted to host and advertise a program in a city facility and a community member brought
it to the department's attention. The city went through the process of identifying the fact this individual was
someone of concern and the facility was not rented to the individual. Since that time there have been a
number of discussions with the city attorney's office asking the best way to address this issue. We want to
take very seriously the sex offender law, which places a lot responsibility on elected officials, Park Board and
appointed officials to protect the safety of families and children who utilize city facilities. After talking with the
City Attorney he indicated he was crafting language to be placed into a policy, which is where it needs to be.
The committee was later told the policy was in place and it had been enacted. The committee wanted to speak
with Murdock about how it was being implemented to ensure the committee was not creating any unforeseen
concerns for the Parks Department because it may be adding extra time for the review process. However, the
committee found out it had not been implemented, but only discussed. At this point in time the committee has
reviewed proposed language that stipulates individuals who are looking to rent facilities would allow the Parks
Department to review the OTIS system to see if they have a sex offender's notification next to their name.
Council member Hewitt stated the committee thought this issue was resolved, has found out it is not and is
asking the Park Board to support the implementation of this language or something slightly stronger instead of
at the discretion of the Director and the background check be done each time. If not tonight, the committee will
go through with the public review process and the Park Board will find out the majority of the community is very
concerned about how sex offenders are interacting with children in the park system. There are provisions
within the state law that state an offender cannot live within a certain distance of a bus stop, school or a park.
Hewitt stated one of his concerns is if an offender rents a facility, permission is being provided to be on park
property and legitimizes someone who is not suppose to be near a park to actually be in a park.
Ron Lott inquired if the event the person was handing out the flyers for was aimed for adults or children.
Hewitt indicated he did not know.
Luke Canfora inquired exactly what a "sex offender" is. Hewitt stated it is someone who has been convicted of
what is known as a criminal sexual conduct felony which can be anything from what is referred to as a Romeo
and Juliet issue all the way up to a full blown murder rapist. The Romeo and Juliet scenario is a situation
where an 18 year old is dating a 15 or 16 year old and pushes the issue and now the 18 year old is a sex
offender because the charge is statutory rape. It is not a perfect system and if this is implemented there may
be consequences but as an elected body, Council has committed to work with state legislatures to have this
tweaked.
Dusty Fancher stated her concern is the Romeo and Juliet considerations where you have a 17 year old dating
a 16 year old, the parents find and it does go as statutory rape and those boys and girls are on the list for the
rest of their lives. She does not want anything the Board does to pull away from the support a community
center or community park can provide for these individuals. There are hardened criminals who we do not want
around children, but she would have to inquire how to draw the line and the use of OTIS to find out if it is a
Romeo/Juliet or a public urination act and how to differentiate.
Council member Hewitt responded he would rather error on the side of caution. There will be a few
unfortunate individuals that may get caught up, but it is the responsibility as policy makers and elected officials
to find a way to evaluate the impact and find a way to not create a problem. The question is do you not check
for hardened criminals because there are Romeo and Juliet issues, which opens it up for a predator to prey on
someone. These individuals did commit a felony, but do we allow our policy to be softened for those who
unfortunately got caught in a situation because of their actions, in lieu of protecting the safety of the public.
Council member Hewitt stated it is not the responsibility of the worker who is reviewing the MPSOR or OTIS
System to determine the degree of someone's offense, but if they show up on the list or are identified
unfortunately until the policy makers find a way to off set it we need to go with what is out there.
Rick Kibbey stated the Board is interested in doing the right thing, but what is the right thing.
Paul Carrier stated within the last couple of years when the school district had to start having anyone who
interacted with school kids fill out a form he thought it was a nuisance, however we are now in a time when it is
a standard practice.
Council member Hewitt stated his preference is the Board to support the language in the facility use policy that
the Parks Department will view OTIS and decline a request if the person is listed. The longer end is to go
through public hearings for public input and determine where we need to go. The final alternative to this is
Council also has the possibility of finding a way to make this a across the board public safety issue through the
City Ordinance or Charter.
Dusty Fancher stated she would encourage anyone to check the site. She thinks it is good for public practice;
however she is concerned with the "then what". Is there discussion about whom we would absolutely say no to
and those that may require leniency? Hewitt stated there may not be a "then what", this may be the one and
only isolated instance in 17 years and if people know they are going to be checked they may not try to use the
facilities.
Murdock Jemerson clarified the referenced 17 years is the number of years he has been employed by the City
and in his tenure he has not seen an instance like this.
Luke Canfora stated he agrees with Fancher and would move more toward the dialogue piece of this because
we are passing a public safety issue. He would be more comfortable if this could be worked on together with
someone from the county prosecutor's office and Lansing Police, because a city employee is going to look this
up and be put in a horrible situation to contact someone and tell them they can not use a facility because they
are a sex offender.
Paul Carrier stated the school district has a form for background checks that has been approved by the Board
of Education and MSU has a background check form for the interns that have been approved by the Board of
Trustees and maybe we need to look at other practices within the community.
Ron Lott stated this is something that needs to proceed with caution and he assumes from the letter that the
hearing on June 3 is set and going to take place, but he hopes a couple of Board members would be able to
attend and provide a report at the June Park Board meeting.
Dusty Fancher stated this is an important subject; it is unfortunate this situation came forward and this is how
the city and the board have had to begin to look at it. Fancher stated she would attend the June 3 meeting.
Rick Kibbey indicated he would attend the June 3 meeting and he would like to hear from someone who does
this for a living like the city attorney or the police department to help direct and handle an open discussion
process.
Murdock Jemerson stated he would have representatives from those two departments to provide background
information on this. He will also provide information from other parks departments on how they deal with this
type of situation. East Lansing does not have a check system in place for the Hannah Center.
Council member Hewitt stated it was his understanding the city attorney worked with Mr. Jemerson and a
representative from the police department to make sure what was being proposed as the policy change was
legitimate and was able to be done by parks personnel.
Meeting adjourned.

Approved June 9, 2010
PARK BOARD MINUTES
Foster Community Center
April 14, 2010
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Kibbey, Paul Carrier, Cynthia Ward, Luke Canfora, Patrick Murray (left at 8
p.m.); Ron Lott (arrived at 8:05 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dusty Fancher (excused)
OTHERS PRESENT: Murdock Jemerson, Parks Director; Brett Kaschinske, Manager Leisure Services,
Parks and Recreation; Dick Schaefer, Landscape Architect, Lansing Parks and
Recreation; Loretta Stanaway, Friends of Lansing Historic Cemeteries (FOLHC);
Kellie Brown, Interim Board Secretary
CALLED TO ORDER: 7:10 p.m.
Rick Kibbey asked to add that the Parks Millage language needs to be due in May. Murdock Jemerson
removed New Business item IV A - Sale of Oak Park due to the lack of the completed ACT 51.
STATEMENT OF CITIZENS
None
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
March 10, 2010 Public Hearing Park Board minutes were approved as submitted by Pat Murray, seconded by
Luke Canfora. 5 yeas; 0 nays
Motion carried
March 10, 2010 Regular Park Board minutes were approved with two corrections, page 3, line 17 Lu e- to like
and page 3, line 39 comprise to compromise. Approved by Pat Murray, seconded by Luke Carifo_ ra.'5 yeas; 0
nays.
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Motion carried
NEW BUSINESS =
c:
Sale of Oak Park - removed from agenda
OLD BUSINESS
First Tee o f Mid-Michigan/Sycamore Driving Range
Murdock Jemerson stated according to the addendum to the contract with the First Tee, the City split their
contribution of $45,000 into two payments and the First Tee received their first payment today. The First Tee
program is at Sycamore and is operational. Groesbeck staff is providing technical support. Jemerson
reviewed the advertised programs listed in the Lansing Parks and Recreation spring/summer activity guide.
Parks Budget Hearing
Budget Hearing
PARK BOARD MINUTES - APRIL 14, 2010 PAGE 2
Murdock Jemerson stated Parks was originally scheduled for 9:00 a.m., however he requested and was
granted to have Public Service put on the agenda first. It will be difficult to estimate when Parks will present,
but if board members are interested in attending 11:00 am. may be a good time to arrive.
Murdock Jemerson reviewed the proposed plan for the consolidation of Oak Park staff and Public Service.
The Public Service Department is in need of assistance. They have vacant positions and will be reducing
some of their staff. Jemerson provided draft copies of the proposed organizational chart to board members.
Public Service has five divisions, the new division will be grounds maintenance; there is also surface, waste
reduction, streets and sewers. Park staff will be placed in grounds maintenance, which will also include
supervisors Paul Dykema, Grounds Manager; Mark Mayhoe, manages park mowing; John Bauer supervisors
maintenance of the downtown parks and river trail; and Irene Cahill who is a forester and oversees the
cemeteries. Forestry will be placed under the surface division which includes supervisor Dominic Fucciolo.
Murdock Jemerson stated one of his tasks is to make sure Public Service is aware of the performance metrics
we require for maintaining our parks and he his working with Paul Dykema to complete the metrics which
includes the performance responsibility, seasonal time frames involved, frequency of task, locations, materials
needed, description of task involved and staffing level needed. This will create a unique system to ensure all
of the metrics are met for general maintenance, mowing, repairs and over 800 ball field fittings and over 180
special events.
Luke Canfora inquired what will happen if the performance metrics are not met.
Rick Kibbey stated when this matter arose he had the opportunity to meet with the budget director, public
service director and parks director. This is a major deal and parks have set a level of performance that has
been highly satisfactory to the residents of Lansing. The first step is to provide a description of the level of
service and what will be done if service is not maintained; and at this time there is no answer to this question.
Kibbey also stated he does not know to what degrees this can be contingent, reversible, or what role collective
bargaining plays in this.
Murdock Jemerson stated he has been assured by Jerry Ambrose that this is what has to be done and the
performance metrics are being put together for additional assurance.
Luke Canfora inquired if a resolution could be put together stating the importance of ensuring the performance
metrics are followed and met.
Pat Murray asked how Parks Millage money is going to be kept out of Public Service work.
Murdock Jemerson stated he will continue to be in charge of Parks and Public Service will serve as the city's
contractor for these services such as mowing. He needs to make sure Public Service understands this
involves a lot more than mowing and having Forestry CDL drivers plowing. The Parks Department will
continue working with community groups to put together their park plans. The Parks Department will also
continue to be in charge of how the parks look and if the "contractor" (Public Service) is not doing the job right
he will meet with Jerry Ambrose and Chad Gamble from Public Service to ensure the work is done properly.
Jemerson will continue to work with the Park Board and managing the Park Millage budget. One half of the
millage goes to pay for activities of the Parks and Forestry Divisions and the other half for park projects; Public
Service can not charge more than what is already being charged now.
Kibbey stated the points he tried to bring up during the meeting with administration was to borrow or coordinate
the use of Forestry's CDL drivers for a plow out, in fact it was recommended in the Mayor's transition plan.
The metrics system is the first step to describe our expectations and the Board may wish to have a discussion
before the budget hearing to decide what an appropriate response is to this step.
Kids Camp
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Brett Kaschinske, Manager of Leisure Services, stated the proposal the Board had originally received with the
four community centers and four playground sites, is the plan that will be implemented with the exception of
Wainwright being a site instead of Woodcreek and the cost per week will be $10 instead of $50. The program
is scholarship eligible with a co-payment and the camp will include the cost of the field trips. There is a $40
scholarship limit per season, per child. The pre and post camp charges remained the same.
Paul Carrier inquired about the bus transportation and if the pick up was still 9 a.m. Kaschinske stated we
could not do two pick-ups and we could not do a later pick-up. The community center and playground sites will
be on the same hours. Kaschinske stated with the work schedule the city is proposing the camps will be
running Monday through Thursday. The issues with the city's proposed 36 hour work week is that he has one
full time staff at Letts Community Center and one full time staff for the four playground camps ' and he is not
comfortable with the camps being run when a full time staff person is not available.
Brett Kaschinske stated for the fall, winter and spring the community centers will be open the same hours they
currently are, but summer has to be reduced.
Rick Kibbey stated one of the sites he is familiar with is Baker Donora and it was a site that would have 90 to
100 kids that would walk from the neighborhood. He can not imagine how this schedule would work for them
and is there some way to make it a site.
Brett Kaschinske stated he knows it qualifies for CDBG money and he could meet with Planning and
Neighborhood Development (PND) to see if funds could be found. Baker Donora does have their programs
and we will try to accommodate doing something at that site.
Rick Kibbey recommended speaking with PND to see if there is money to add to the scholarship fund; $40 for
four weeks of Kids Camp is extraordinarily economical for a quality program.
Brett Kaschinske stated the scholarship budget is already at a deficit; which is a good thing because it shows it
is being used and the need for it during these tough economic times. We realize the need is out there and we
have not said there are no scholarships available, but we need to find ways to replenish this fund.
Cynthia Ward inquired if this is a department wide scholarship fund and previously kids' camps were free and
there was not a need to use the scholarship fund for camp.
Brett Kaschinske confirmed this is a department wide fund and the rules are you must be a city resident, under
the age of 18, the scholarship can not be used for a special event, one-day event or team fee.
Cynthia Ward inquired if money could be designated for kids' camp scholarships. Kaschinske stated one
example would be Letts Advisory Board paying for trips for Letts youth. Carrier and Ward inquired if funds
could be raised and designated for kids' camp. Kaschinske stated we have an example of that; the Tony
Noyola Memorial Fund is designated for youth sports.
GaraqeConsolidation
Murdock Jemerson stated Central Garage will be moving over to O&M and this is part of the reason why the
grounds crew is moving over there. The thought is the Parks staff will be incorporated into Public Service
creating one whole unit that will provide maintenance throughout the city as well as garage operations
throughout the city.
UPDATES
CIP Projects
Dick Schaefer, Landscape Architect, provided the following updates:

PARK BOARD MINUTES - APRIL 14, 2010 PAGE 4
Mt. Hope Basin - Projects are still wrapping up from last year which includes the columbarium, fountain, and
landscape. The fountain has mostly been completed, along with utilities. The columbarium and landscape
should be finished within the next month. This year there will be a walk installed; bids are due next week. The
funds for last year and this year are through grants from the Fratcher Foundation. We have applied again for
this next year in the amount of $70,000 for the upper plaza retaining wall.
Rivertrail Map - There have been three proposals received from different firms. Williams & Works has been
awarded the project and a kick off meeting has been scheduled for April 19. Sam Quon from Informational
Technology (IT) will be working to complete GPS locations for the map. The map will also have the parks that
have walking trails in them, which are Davis, Frances, Hunter, and Fenner.
Cynthia Ward inquired the time line for this project; Schaefer stated hopefully June or July.
Rivertrail Repairs - Repairs for fiscal year 2010 have been completed which includes a section from
Pennsylvania up to Beech, which backs up to BWL. Two parking lots along the rivertrail at Aurelius and
Oakland have been done; also spot repairs have being done. We are asking for $160,000 for fiscal year 2011.
Frances Park - There was a meeting today with the friends committee; there was $100,000 budgeted for this
year and we were planning on improving the two entrances to Frances Park. The committee has thought
about the plan and figured since there is $100,000 and the $197,000 from the grant that was not approved they
would like to discuss with Public Service how these funds could be used to go 50-50 with Public Service to
make the walk connection from the end of the trail at the north entrance all the way up to Cambridge. Some of
the $100,000 would be used to complete landscape projects also. The entrances will not be done year.
INFORMATION
Parks New Recreation Plan - Kibbey stated the new plan was passed by Council by a vote of 8 to 0
Crego Grant Submission - Jemerson submitted the grant which was also passed by Council by a vote of 8 to 0
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Approved May 12, 2010
PARK BOARD MINUTES
January 13, 2010
Gier Community Center
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rick Kibbey, Ron Lott, Paul Carrier, Cynthia Ward, Luke Canfora, Dusty
Fancher,
Patrick Murray (arrived at 7:30 p.m.)
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
OTHERS PRESENT: Murdock Jemerson, Parks Director; Jerry Ambrose, Deputy Chief of Staff; Brett
Kaschinske, Manager of Leisure Services; Paul Dykema, Forestry and Grounds
Manager; Loretta Stanaway, Friends of Lansing Historic Cemeteries (FOLHC);
RonTheisen, Friends of Frances Park; Tamara Jorkasky and Bob Ford,
Landscape, Architect and Planners (LAP); Marti Wheeler; Ron Eggleston,
Friends of Fenner; Kellie Brown, Interim Board Secretary
CALLEDTO ORDER: 7:15 p.m.
Carried asked to add a discussion regarding the creation of an advisory board for the Southside Community
Center.
Kibbey added an update on the Parks 5-Year Master Plan by LAP
STATEMENTS OF CITIZENS:
Stanaway asked the Board to seriously consider the CIP project for North Cemetery. Stanaway also
commented with the park millage renewal coming up this year the Friends would like to support the millage.
Theisen inquired about the status of the walkway from Cambridge Drive to the river.
Jemerson stated that he is working with the Public Service Department about joining funds to widen the street
and install a sidewalk from Cambridge Drive to Frances Park.
BOARD MINUTES:
Ward moved to accept the December 9, 2009 minutes as submitted; seconded by Carrier. 6 yeas, O nays_- t
Motion carried
ADDITIONS
5-Year Plan Update
Ford (LAP) stated the plan is being placed on the FTP site and the Board has been provided a draft copy to
review and provide feedback, revisions and comments.
Ward inquired what FTP site Ford was referring to. Jorkasky stated she would e-mail the link to Board
members along with a password to make changes and to be advised the electronic will be constantly updated.
Ward inquired who would have access to this site. Ford stated Park Board members and Director Jemerson.
Fancher stated in the back of the draft there are regional groups listed and inquired where did this list of groups
come from and could more be added.
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Ford stated this group is comprised of individuals who participated in the public meetings and surveys.
Fancher clarified she was referring to the recreation inventory.
Kibbey wanted to know when to act on this. Ford stated comments needed to be completed within one week.
The draft would then be sent out to be approved by staff and Park Board; the plan then would be on display for
30 days; there will also need to be a public hearing. The plan needs to be adopted by April 1, 2010.
NEWBUSINESS
City Budqet Review
Jerry Ambrose, Chief of Staff, stated the City has begun the process for the City's fiscal year 2011 budget and
over the next two months administration will be working to get a proposed budget to City Council by mid-March
in order to have the budget approved in May.
Ambrose thanked the Board for their work and stated the park system is a jewel of the City and to consider
what they would like the parks to be in five years as the department is working on the new Master Plan.
Ambrose stated these are difficult economic times for government and the city is developing revenue to
support the next year's budget. Property taxes are less for this year by 8%, however another source of
revenue is income tax, which appears to be stable, and with new General Motors employees back to work in
the area this is positive.
The State Revenue Sharing Conference just occurred and state shared revenues are showing a slight
improvement. However, state revenues suffered a large loss last year and the City's share was lower,
therefore the city established furlough days to help offset the loss.
This may be the worst year and implications are the economy may begin to improve after this year and each
year will improve, but it may be 2014 before we begin to start out a fiscal year even.
The city has reduced its work force from 1300 to 1100 over the last four years. The intention is to protect
parks, but it will be tough to do. Ambrose encouraged the . Board to look for partnerships with other entities..
The City's revenue is down 8-10% and last years mid year adjustments were not enough.
Staff presentation
Brett Kaschinske, Manager of Leisure Services, provided a presentation on a basketball complex. The idea is
to create one large complex to accommodate all ages, leagues and programs instead of the one-court sites we
have throughout the city It was recommended to place the basketball complex at either Davis Park or St. Joe
Park. Also included in the presentation was the concept of a multi field baseball complex. Two locations could
be considered for this; one would be Quentin Park, however there are no restrooms at Quentin. The other
location would be St. Joe Park, which recently had renovated restrooms. The idea would be to resurface the
fields, install fencing, dugouts and backstops.
Kibbey inquired if there is a baseball advisory group. Kaschinske stated there is for adult, but not for youth
Carrier inquired why Quentin would be considered if there were no restrooms. Dykema stated there are fields
at Quentin that need repairing. Kaschinske stated at this time this park is used for the T-ball program.
Kaschinske stated in regards to providing football fields; the Mid-Michigan Youth Football group currently plays
at Gardner where the fields there are short and in bad repair.
Fancher stated she would have a difficult time putting money into a football facility when there already ones in
LansingPark Board Minutes - January 13, 2010 Page 3
the city at the schools and with declining enrollment there may not always be multiple high schools. She would
rather look for a partnership with an existing field.
Murray concurred that he would rather look into providing money to maybe resurface an existing field, instead
of creating a new facility.
CIP Projects
Kibbey stated he wanted to read through the list of CIP projects. Fancher indicated this was done at the last
board meeting and even though not everyone was at the meeting the list was defined in the December minutes
and she did not feel it was necessary to review the list again, but did encourage everyone to look at the
maintenance of current facilities.
Kibbed stated he would like to have the Board's consensus on citywide maintenance and kids camps.
Lott indicated lines 13 through 16, citywide maintenance through kids' camp, could be the consensus. Fancher
stated she had an issue with line 14, the paving projects.
Jemerson added new items to the CIP list which were the Youth Baseball Complex for $250,000; Forestry
Master Plan for $30,000; Conservation Plan for $25,000; Artificial Ice Rink for $150,000; and a Master Plan for
Waverly Park (Golf Course) for $25,000.
Fancher asked for a consensus of the Board for the silo removal. This item has been on the list for a couple of
years and is a safety issue. Murray inquired why park money has to be used. Jemerson stated the silos are
on parkland and are a liability issue.
Ward stated Murray has a valid point, but she does not want to avoid liability responsibility.
Kibbey stated this project would be added as a consensus of the Board, but the Board would like staff to
evaluate other possibly funding options. Canfora suggested investigating the possibility of using State funding
for this project.
The Board provided consensus for the following projects

Burchard Park Silo Removal $ 50,000
City-wide Playgrounds and Park Amenities $210,000
City-wide Repair and Maintenance $ 80,000
River Trail Repair and Maintenance $160,000
Kids Camps $ 40,000
The Board voted on the remaining FY11 CIP list as follows:

Moores Park Swimming Pool-Locker rooms (8) $ 75,000
City-wide Park Map (7) $ 75,000
Basketball Complex (7) $150,000
Hunter Park Swimming Pool-Locker rooms (7) $ 75,000
Waverly Park Master Plan (7) $ 25,000
Frances Park Master Plan Phase 3 (6) $ 50,000
Forestry Master Plan (6) $ 30,000
Forestry Division Tree Purchasing (5) $ 30,000
Crego Park - MDNR Grant Match $175,000
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Approved February 10, 2010
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: January 20, 2011
RE: Resolution- Z-09-2010-117 E. Hillsdale Street-Rezoning from "F-1"

Commercial District to "E-1" Apartment Shop District
The attached correspondence is forwarded for your review and appropriate action.
VB/rh
Attachment
"Equal Opportunity Employer"

City of Lansing
Inter-Departmental
Memorandum
Virg Bernero, Mayor
To: Virg Bernero, Mayor
From: Bob Johnson, Director, Planning and Neighborhood Development Department
Subject: Resolution- Z-09-2010-117 E. Hillsdale Street Rezoning from "F-1" Commercial

District to "E-1" Apartment Shop District
Date: .
January 20, 2011
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.
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BY THE COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 'OF THE CITY OF LANSING
Resolved by the City Council of the City of Lansing that a public hearing be set for
Monday, February , 2011, at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers, Tenth Floor, Lansing
City Hall, 124 West Michigan Avenue, Lansing, Michigan, for the purpose of approving
and/or opposing the Ordinance for rezoning:
Z-9-2010, 117 E. Hillsdale Street, rezoning from "F-1" Commercial district to "E-
1" Apartment Shop district
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
316 N. CAPITOL AVENUE n LANSING, MI 48933-1236 (517) 483-4066 , ■ FAX: (517) 483-6036
PLANNING OFFICE
316 N. CAPITOL AVE., SUITE D-1
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Virg Bernero, Mayor
October 20, 2010
Honorable Mayor Virg Bernero

Ninth Floor, City Hall
Lansing, MI 48933-1694
RE: Z-9-2010, 117 E. Hillsdale Street

Rezoning from "F-1" Commercial . District to "E-1" Apartment Shop District
Dear Mayor Bernero:
The Lansing Planning Board, at its regular meeting held on October 19, 2010, voted (5-0) to
recommend approval of the request by Rose Acceptance, Inc. to rezone the property at ' 117 E.
Hillsdale Street from "F-1" Commercial District to "E-1 "Apartment Shop District. The intent of the
rezoning is to allow the building at this location to be used exclusively for residential purposes.
The Planning Board found, based on testimony, evidence and the staff report, that the proposed
rezoning will have no negative impacts on traffic, the environment or future patterns of development.
The Planning Board also found that the proposed "E-1" Apartment Shop zoning will be compatible
with the land use designations being advanced in the Comprehensive Plans and will not represent a
"spot zone". In addition, the proposed zoning actually represents a down zoning of the property
which will make the future use(s) of the buildings more compatible with the surrounding
office/residential area.
At the Planning Board public hearing held on October 19, 2010, the applicant spoke in favor of the
request and no other comments were received.
Following your review of this matter, please refer it to the City Council for its consideration.
Sincerely,
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William C..Rieske, Secretary
Lansing Planning Board
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Z-9-2010. 117 E. Hillsdale Street Page 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT/OWNER: Rose Acceptance, Inc.

241 E. Saginaw Street
East Lansing, MI 48823
REQUESTED ACTION: Rezoning from "F-1" Commercial District to "E-1"

Apartment Shop District
EXISTING LAND USE: Residential/Commercial Building
PROPERTY SIZE & SHAPE: Rectangular Lot

56' x 99' = 5,544sq. ft.
SURROUNDING LAND USE: N: Lansing State Journal/Parking Lot

S: MI Retailers Assoc./Parking Lots
E: Parking Lot
W: State of Michigan Office Building
SURROUNDING ZONING: N: "G-1" Business District

S: "E-l" Apartments Shop District
E: "F-1" Commercial District
W: "G-l" Business District
MASTER PLAN DESIGNATION: The Central Lansing Comprehensive Plan designates the
subject property for general commerce use. The River.
Island Area Comprehensive Plan designates the subject
property for professional office use. E. Hillsdale is
designated as a local street.
SPECIFIC INFORMATION
This is a request by Rose Acceptance, Inc. to rezone the property at 117 E. Hillsdale Street, more
specifically described as:
East 56 Feet of the West 4 Rods of the South Y2 of Lot 5 & the East 56 Feet of the West 4
Rods of Lot 6, Block 150, Original Plat
from "F-1" Commercial district to "E-l" Apartment Shop district. The purpose of the rezoning is
to allow the building at this location to be used for two residential units.
Z-9-2010 117 E. Hillsdale Street Page 2
Background Information
The subject property has historically been used for one large residential apartment and one
commercial business (hair salon). Since the property is zoned "F-1" Commercial, the building
can either be used entirely for commercial use or for a mix of commercial and residential uses.
The building cannot, however, be used exclusively for residential purposes. The applicant
recently purchased 117 E. Hillsdale Street and would like to convert the commercial area of the
building into a second residential unit.
AGENCY RESPONSES
(Sent 10/13/10 - Due 10/27/10)
Assessor:
BWL:
Building Safety: Change of use permit required. No objections. Any alterations to

structure will require permits.
Code Compliance: Property is registered as a rental and all permits have been
approved to date.
Development: No comment.
Economic Dev. Corp.:
Fire Marshal:
LPD:
Parks & Rec.: No comment
Public Service: In order for us to provide adequate comments for the above
mentioned zoning request (Z=9-2010) we need to know what the
sanitary flows were for the residence/hair salon use and the
projected flows for the rental use.
Transportation: The Transportation Section of Public Service Engineering has no

objection to this rezoning as long as one site parking requirements
are met, including accessible parking as required.
ANALYSIS
COMPATIBILITYWITH SURROUNDINGLANDUSE
The subject property is in an area that is comprised of office and residential uses. While the "F-
1" Commercial district permits office uses and secondary residential uses, it also permits fast
food restaurants, gasoline stations, used car lots and numerous other uses that would be
disruptive to the surrounding area. The "E-1" Apartment Shop district, by contrast, also permits
office, residential and general retail uses, but would not permit the more objectionable uses that
could incompatible with the area. For comparison purposes, a complete list of the uses
permitted in the "F-1" Commercial and "E-1" Apartment Shop district is attached to this report.
COMPLIANCEWITHMASTER PLAN
The comprehensive plans that cover the subject property designate the site for general commerce
and professional office uses. The "E-1" Apartment Shop district allows for basic retail,
restaurant and office uses and is therefore, consistent with the land use patterns being advanced
in the master plan. It is consistent with one of the primary goals of the master plan which is to
protect and preserve residential neighborhoods by allowing uses that will not have negative
impacts on the quality of life for residents. The subject property is located in very close
proximity to the Cherry Hill neighborhood to the east.
IMPACT ONVEHICULARAND PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC
No negative impacts on vehicular or pedestrian traffic are anticipated. In fact, the traffic
generated by 2 residential units will likely be far less than that of a commercial use. E. Hillsdale
is designated and constructed as a local street that is designed to carry relatively light vohune of
traffic. Since the uses permitted under the "E-1" district are less intensive than most of the uses
permitted under the "F-1" Commercial district, the potential impacts on the transportation system
in the area will be reduced by this proposal.
IMPACT ONPUBLICFACILITIES:
All utilities and other public services are already available to the subject property.
ENVIRONMENTALIMPACT:
No negative environmental impacts are anticipated to result from the proposed rezoning. The
types of uses permitted in the "E-1" Apartment Shop district are generally low impact uses that
do not generate much traffic, noise and other potential nuisances. In terms of the physical
envirolunent, no changes to the site are proposed.
IMPACT ON FUTURE PATTERNS OF DEVELOPMENT
As described in the above paragraphs, rezoning the subject property to "E-1" Apartment. Shop
district will actually represent a down zoning of the property, thereby making the future uses of
the site More compatible with the existing land uses in the area. Furthermore, the parcels of land
located directly to the south are currently zoned "E-1" Apartment Shop district and therefore, the
proposed rezoning will not be a "spot zone".
SUMMARY
This is a request by Rose Acceptance, Inc. to rezone the property at 117 E. Hillsdale Street, more
specifically described as:
East 56 Feet of the West 4 Rods of the South 1/2 of Lot 5 & the East 56 Feet of the West 4
Rods of Lot 6, Block 150, Original Plat
from "F-1" Commercial district to "E-1" Apartment Shop district. The purpose of the rezoning is
to allow the building at this location to be used for two residential units.
The proposed zoning will have no negative impacts on traffic, the enviromnent or future patterns
of development. In addition, the proposed zoning will be compatible with the land use
designations being advanced in the Comprehensive Plans and will not represent a "spot zone".
Furthermore, the proposed zoning actually represents a down. zoning of the property which will
make the future use(s) of the buildings more compatible with the surrounding office/residential
area.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Z-9-10 be approved to rezone the property at 117 E. Hillsdale Street from
"F-1" Commercial district to "E-1" Apartment Shop district, based on the findings of fact as
outlined in this staff report.
Respectfully Submitted,
Susan Stachowiak
Zoning Administrator
RIGHT SPECIAL CONDITIONS S.L.U.
{^-1 Apartment/Shop District

• `D-1' Uses • Hospital • Private club
Office (civ, prof relig, • Convalescent care home • Gov structure
charity) • 1+ struct for multi-dwelling • Public utility
Office (accnt, arch, art, atty, • Church • Planned residential
doc, dent) • Functional family development
A ccessory structure • One-family dwelling • Research and development
Insurance agency • Two-family dwelling lab
Real estate office • Temporary structure
Trade association • Home occupation
Public park • Temporary BB or sign
Office (non-sales) • Educational facility
Bank/C. U./S&L • Child Care Facility (13+)
• Multiple dwelling • Golf course
• Hotel/motel • Gov outdoor pool
• Convenience store, • Gov indoor pool
restaurant, bar, tavern • Gov library/museum
• Off-street parking facility • One permanent sign
• Funeral home
• Clinic
• Planned development
F & F-1 Commercial Districts

• `D-1' & È-2' Uses • Temporary structure or use • Church
Convenience store, bar, tav • Temporary BB or sign . Gov structure
Post office • Planned development • Public utility
Public park • Gov library/musemun • Drive-in theater
A ccessory structure • Clinic • Trailer camp
Motor vehicle service station • Non-accessory, free- • Research and development
On-premises sign standing sign lab
Off-street parking facility • Hospital
Office (civic, etc) • Animal hospital
Office (accountant, etc) • Kennel
Insurance agency • Sales lot (car, equipment,
Real estate office etc)
Trade association • DM-3 residential uses
Office (non-sales) Child Care Facility (13+)
Bank/C. U./S&L Functional family
• Comparison retail store
• Private club
• Restaurant, bar, tavern
• Theater/hall
• Hotelhnotel
Land Uses By District Page 4

This list is not a substitute for the Zoning Code. These uses are abbreviated for reference only. Consult the
Lansing Zoning Code for the complete text, including definitions and regulations at www.cityoflansingmi.com
Memo
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council of Lansing
From: Michael M. Biritz
Date: 9/14/2010
Re: Petition for Re-Zoning
4. Comment on other circumstances which justify the amendment:
The property located at 117 E. Hillsdale, Lansing MI has historically been operated as a mixed use with
residential units with an attached hair salon. The property is now owned by First National Bank of
America (A locally owned and operated bank) after the completion of a foreclosure. The property was
marketed for sale for a number of months as a mixed use property, with little to no interest. We were
unable to bring the property back to usefulness through a sale, rather than let the property continue to
sit vacant, we decided to lease the property. We discovered immediate interest in renting residential
space in this area due to its proximity to LCC, Cooley Law School, MSU, downtown Lansing and
multiple bus lines. The property has 8 parking spaces, providing ample parking for tenants.
The residential piece of the property was renovated. We installed a new furnace, hot water heater,
flooring, roofing, addition of a bathroom, appliances, painting, and restoration of property to code. The
property has been rented out to several students (MSU and LCC).
The commercial piece of the property, the former hair salon, is currently vacant. We believe that the
likeliness of being able to lease the commercial space as very low. We would like to convert the space
into residential rental space. The space is attached to the residential space by a single door that has
been secured. The space has a full bathroom, kitchen, two bedrooms (previously salon rooms), and a
living room (previously a large waiting room). The commercial space could very easily be converted
into a 2 bedroom apartment, which we believe would be rentable.
The property lends itself to residential rental as it is currently configured. Approval of this request would
encourage additional investment in the building (prepping it for rental to code). Like the other unit, this
space would be marketed as affordable housing.
While selling the whole building outright to someone who would live in half and use the other half for
business would have been the preferred route, we were unable to find an owner-occupant. Instead of
allowing this building to sit vacant, we have opted to make it as useful through rental rehabilitation.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Michael M. Biritz
Vice President
Rose Property Management
(517) 292-0024
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

124 W. Michigan Avenue
(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: January 20, 2011
RE: Resolution- FY 2010 Budget Carryforwards
The attached correspondence is forwarded for your review and appropriate action.
VB/rh
Attachment

City of Lansing
Inter-Departmental
Memorandum
Virg Bernero, Mayor
To: Virg Bernero, Mayor
From: Angie Bennett
Subject: Resolution- FY 2010 Budget Carryforwards
Date: January 20, 2011
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.
Attachments

BY THE COMMITTEE OF WAYS AND MEANS
That the following remaining balances as of 6/30/2010 be reappropriated in Fiscal Year FY2010/2011 in the accounts indicated:
Encumbered
(Oustanding
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GENERAL FUND
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101.343201.741880.00000 Police DONATIONS/CONTRIBUTIONS Donation Account 1,742.80

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10.1.833710.960120.00000 Human Services Agencies HUMAN SERVICES DISCRETIONARY Human Services Ordinance 12,201 I+)
101.833710.960205.00000 Human Services Agencies GRANT MATCH FUND Human Services Ordinance 40,492
101.833710.960284.00000 Human Services Agencies GLA CMMSSN ON RACE & DIVERSITY Human Services Ordinance 7,400
101.833715.960152.00000 Human Services Agencies COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH BOARD Human Services Ordinance 2,696 (9
101.833715.960154.00000 Human Services Agencies HEALTH DEPARTMENT Human Services Ordinance 569 lu
101.833715.960313.00000 Human Services Agencies MSU PAS Human Services Ordinance 477 11)
101.833720.960272.00000 Human Services Agencies' NETWORK CENTERS - BAKER/DONOR Human Services Ordinance 27,497 I"
101.833720.960304.00000 Human Services Agencies KIDS CAFE AFTER SCHOOL NUTRITI Human Services Ordinance 5,332 (+)
101.833720.960307.00000 Human Services Agencies MSU GIRLS MENTORING Human Services Ordinance 7,000 (+)
101.833720.960308.00000 Human Services Agencies BOY SCOUTS Human Services Ordinance 5,570
101.833730.960062.00000 Human Services Agencies CHRONIC HOMELESS OUTREACH Human Services Ordinance 1,781 (1)
101.833730.960117.00000 Human Services Agencies ST VINCENT CATHOLIC CHARITIES Human Services Ordinance 20,000 I+)
101.833730.960305.00000 Human Services Agencies ONE CHURCH ONE FAMILY HOUSING Human Services Ordinance 50,000 (1)
101.833730.960306.00000 Human Services Agencies PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT Human Services Ordinance 699 I+)
232,667
MAJOR STREETS FUND
202.453631.743000.00000 Major Streets Fund P082186 AECOM USA OF MICHIGAN INC BRIDGE INSPECTIONS 10,962
202.453636.741000.00000 P082037 JJR LCC NON-MOTORIZED NETWORK PLAN DEVELOPMENT 3,000
202.453636.742500.00000 Major Streets Fund P082246 RATHCO SAFETY SUPPLY INC 6-30N 30X6 8,674
202.453636.742500.00000 Major Streets Fund P082247 3M CORPORATION CATEGORY E:TRANSPARENT ACRYLIC 13,116
Major Streets Fund Total 35,752
PARKING FUND
585.453643.741000.00000 Parking Fund P081988 TRAFFIC & SAFETY CONTROL SYST INSTALLATION 33,315
585.453641.743000.00000 Parking Fund P082111 FISHBECK THOMPSON & I-TUBER INC CONCEPTUAL DESIGN 45,921
585.453641.741000.00000 Parking Fund P082152 RE REED & CO INC CASHKEYS 6,015
Parking Fund Total 85,251
WASTEWATER FUND
590.453671.746200.00000 Wastewater Fund P082051 KAMMINGA AND ROODVOETS INC REPAIR OF FORCE MAIN AT TECUMSEH RIVER 20,000
Wastewater Fund Total 20,000
RECYCLING FUND
597.453685.741000.00000 Recycling Fund P082243 ORBIS CORPORATION 14 GALLON GREEN RECYCLING BINS 14,025
Recycling Fund Total 14,025
(1)
Restricted funds that are required to be carried forward Page 1 of 1
855 (Rev. 1-11)
STATE OF MICHIGAN
RICK SNyDER DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY ANDY DILLON
GOVERNOR LANSING STATE TREASURER
January 13, 2011
Patrick Gillespie
Eastside Armory, LLC
2501 Coolidge Rd.
Dear Sir or Madam:
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 17 of Public Act 146 of 2000, as amended, the State Tax
Commission has issued an amended obsolete property rehabilitation certificate.
Enclosed is revised certificate numbered 3-10-0013, issued to Eastside Armory, LLC for the
project located at 300 Elvin Ct., City of Lansing, Ingham County.
If you have any questions regarding this exemption please contact the Property Services Division
at (517) 373-0675.
Sincerely,
Kelli Sobel, Executive Director

State Tax Commission
Enclosure
By Certified Mail
cc: Maria L. Irish, Assessor, City of Lansing
Clerk, City of Lansing
P.O BOX 30471 • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7971

www.michigan.gov/treasury • (517) 373-0500
Michigan Department of Treasury
4821 (5-10)
Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption

Certificate .
Certificate No. 3-10-0013 Amended
Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 146 of 2000, as amended, the State Tax Commission
hereby issues an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for the commercial real
property, as described in the approved application, owned by Eastside Armory, -LLC, and
located at 300 Elvin Ct., City of Lansing, County of Ingham, Michigan.
This certificate provides the authority for the assessor to exempt the commercial property for
which this Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate is in effect; but not the land on
which the rehabilitated facility is located or the personal property, from ad valorem taxation.
This certificate further provides the authority to levy a specific tax known as the Obsolete
Properties Tax.
This certificate, unless revoked as provided by Public Act 146 of 2000, as amended, shall
remain in force,for a period of 12 year(s);'
Beginning December 31, 2010, and ending December 30, 2022.
The real property investment amount for this obsolete facility is $3,670,238.
The frozen taxable value of the real property related to this certificate is $194,998.
The State Treasurer has not excluded local school operating or state education tax levied from
the specific Obsolete Property Rehabilitation.
Certificate Effective Date: August 16, 2010.
This amended Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate is issued on December

20, 2010 and supersedes all previously issued certificates.
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ATTEST:
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Heather Cole
855 (Rev. 1-11)
2Z'L- ^ I I J-
STATE OF MICHIGAN
RICK SNYDER DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY ANDY DILLON
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January 12, 2011
CiD
Thomas H. Arnold
P.O. Box 20013
Lansing, MI 48901
Dear Sir or Madam:
The State Tax Commission at their September 20, 2010 meeting considered and approved your
application for an obsolete property rehabilitation project, in accordance with Public ,Act 146 of
2000, as amended. Enclosed is certificate number 3-10-0010, issued to Thomas H. Arnold for
the project located at 1118 S. Washington Ave., City of Lansing, Ingham County.
at (517) 373-0675.
Sincerely,

Enclosure
By Certified Mail

4482 (2-07)

Certificate
Certificate No. 3-10-0010
hereby issues an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for the commercial
property, owned by Thomas H. Arnold, and located at 1118 S. Washington Ave., City of
Lansing, County of Ingham, Michigan.
which this Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate is in effect, but not the land on
This certificate further provides the authority to levy a specific tax known • as the Obsolete
Properties tax.
remain in force for a period of 12 year(s); ,
The real property investment amount for this obsolete facility is $975,000.
The State Treasurer has excluded from the specific tax one-half of the mills levied for local
school operating purposes and one-half of the state education tax to be levied for this
certificate for a period of six years, beginning December 31, 2010 and ending December 30,
2016.
This Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate is issued on September 20, 2010.

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ATTEST:
1071#114
Heather Cole
855 (Rev. 1-11)
STATE OF MICHIGAN
January 12, 2011
Patrick McPharlin
Michigan State University Federal Credit Union
3777 West Rd.
Dear Sir or Madam:
The State Tax Commission at their December 20, 2010 meeting considered and approved your
application for an obsolete property rehabilitation project,+in accordance with Public Act 146 of
2000, as amended. Enclosed is certificate number 3-10-0027, issued to Michigan State
University Federal Credit Union ' for the project located at 104 S. Washington Sq., City of
Lansing, Ingham County.
at (517) 373-0675.
Sincerely,

Enclosure
By Certified Mail

4482 (2-07)

Certificate
property, owned by Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, and located at 104 S.
Washington Sq., City of Lansing, County of Ingham, Michigan.
This certificate further provides the authority to levy a specific tax known as the Obsolete
Properties tax.
remain in force for a period of 12 year(s);
The real property investment amount for this obsolete facility is $2,900,000.
The State Treasurer has excluded from the specific tax one-half of the mills levied for local
school operating purposes and one-half of the state education tax to be levied for this
certificate for a period of six years, beginning December 31, 2010 and ending December 30,
2016.
This Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate is issued on December 20, 2010.

855 (Rev. 1-11)
STATE OF MICHIGAN
RICK SNYDER DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY ANDY DPLLON
CD
January 12, 2011
Alan Hooper
Old Town Temple, LLC
1213 Center St., Ste. A
Lansing, MI 48906
Dear Sir or Madam:
The State Tax Commission at their December 20, 2010 meeting considered and approved your
application for an obsolete property rehabilitation project, in accordance with Public Act 146 of
2000, as amended. Enclosed is certificate number 3-10-0034, issued to Old Town Temple, LLC
for the project located at 502 E. Grand River, City of Lansing, Ingham County.
at (517) 373-0675.

State Tax.C o mmissio 1___
Enclosure
By Certified Mail

4483 (4-07)

Certificate
property, owned by Old Town Temple, LLC, and located at 502 E. Grand River, City of
Lansing, County of Ingham, Michigan.
which the rehabilitated facility is located, or the personal property, from ad valorem taxation.
This .certificate further provides the authority to levy a specific tax known as the Obsolete
Property Rehabilitation tax. .
remain in force for a period of 12 year(s);
The real property investment amount for this obsolete facility is $645,400.
The taxable value of the real property related to this certificate is $302,500.
The State Treasurer has not excluded local school operating or'state education tax levied from
the specific Obsolete Property Rehabilitation.
This Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate is issued on December 20, 2010.

89 (Rev. 4-06)
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JENNIFER M. GRANHOLM DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY ROBERT J. KLEINE
December 29, 2010
Alan Hooper
Old Town Temple, LLC
1213 Center St., Ste. A
Lansing, MI 48906
Dear Alan Hooper:
Pursuant to the requirements of Public Act (PA) 146 of 2000, as amended, the State Tax Commission
has approved obsolete property rehabilitation application #3-10-0034, Old Town Temple, LLC, 502 E.
Grand River, City of Lansing, Ingham County at a meeting held on December 20, 2010. The
exemption has been approved for 12 years.
The pre-rehabilitation taxable value of the real property will remain frozen at $302,500 for the duration
of the certificate. The current taxable value, which includes the rehabilitation investment portion, will
be determined by the assessor on a yearly basis. Both taxable values will be utilized to determine the
annual tax bill for this facility.
I regret to inform you that we are unable to consider your application for the additional exclusion of up
to one-half of the number of mills levied for school operating purposes under the Revised School Code
PA 451 of 1976, as amended, and under the State Education Tax Act PA 331 of 1993, as amended. PA
146 of 2000, as amended, provides authority to the State Treasurer to grant the additional exclusion for
not more than 25 projects annually. Since the State Treasurer has already granted 25 additional
exclusions for tax year 2010, we are unable to consider your request for the additional exclusion.
For questions regarding this letter, please contact Heather Cole of the Property Services Division at
P.O. Box 30760, Lansing, MI 48909-7971 or call (517) 373-0675.
Sincerely,
Valdemar L. Washington
Deputy State Treasurer
Local Government Services
c: Frederick Headen, Director, Bureau of Local Government Services

Maria L. Irish, Assessor, City of Lansing
P.O. BOX 15128 • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48901

vvww.michigan.gov/treasury m (517) 373-3200
855 (Rev. 1-11)
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STATE OF MICHIGAN
January 13, 2011'
William Christofferson
Foresight Property Investment LLC
619 E. Hazel St.
Lansing, MI 48912
Dear Sir or Madam:
In accordance with Public Act 146 of 2000, as amended, the State Tax Commission
(Commission), at their December 20, 2010 meeting, considered your application numbered 3-10-
0024, , for an obsolete property rehabilitation exemption certificate for the property located at 4
2822 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., City of Lansing, Ingham County.
The Commission denied the application. The denial was due to the fact that the company does
not meet the definition of a "Commercial Business Enterprise" under section 2(b).
If you have any questions, please contact the Property Services Division at (517) 373-0675.
Sincerely,

Enclosure
By Certified Mail
P.O BOX 30471 a LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909-7971

www.michigan.gov/treasury . (517) 373-0500
Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth

January 11, 2011
JAN 19 2011
ATTN: CLERK LA ! 'E COL Y COMM
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124 W MICHIGAN AVE

Request ID #: 576447
The Michigan Liquor Control Commission has received an application from ASHU AND K, LLC REQUESTS
TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF 2010 SDD & SDM FROM SUNNY & BINNY, INC. LOCATED AT 5131 N
GRAND RIVER, LANSING 48906, INGHAM COUNTY
MEMBER:
KULDIP SINGH 950 DURANGO, LANSING, MI 48917 H: 517-402-4910 B/ 517-213-3207
Specially Designated Merchant (SDM) licenses permit the sale of beer and wine for consumption off the
premises only. Specially Designated Distributor (SDD) licenses permit the sale of alcoholic liquor, other than
beer and wine under 21 per cent alcohol by volume, for^consumption off the premises only.
For your information, part of the investigation of the application is conducted by the local law enforcement
agency and investigative forms will be released to them either in person or by mail.
Although local governing body approval is not required by the Michigan Liquor Control Code, Rules and
Related Laws for off-premise licenses, the local governing body, or its designee, may notify the Commission at
the above address within 15 days of receipt of this letter if the applicant location will not be in compliance with
all appropriate state and local building, plumbing, zoning, fire, sanitation and health laws and ordinances, or if
the applicant is considered ineligible due to other factors.
All conditions of non-compliance must be outlined in detail, indicating the applicable laws and ordinances. A
copy of the law and/or ordinance may be submitted with the notification.
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LC-3104(Rev. 09/05) The Department of Labor & Economic Growth will not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, sex, religion, age,
Authority: R436:1105(2d) and (3) national origin, color, marital status, disability, or political beliefs. If you need help with reading, writing, hearing, etc., under the Americans
Penalty: No License
Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth
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JANUARY 13, 2011

ATTN: CLERK JAN 19 2011
124 W. MICHIGAN AVENUE
LANSING CITY COLINCi _
REQUEST ID #: 575884
The Michigan Liquor Control Commission has received an application from ROCK'S PARTY STORE,
INC., REQUESTS TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP OF ESCROWED 2010 SDD & SDM LICENSED BUSINESS FROM
DAILY DEALS GROCERY OUTLET, LLC & TRANSFER LOCATION FROM 3630 S. CEDAR, LANSING, MI 48910,
INGHAM COUNTY TO 1830 W. SAGINAW, LANSING, MI 48915, INGHAM COUNTY.
Home address and telephone .number:

HARPREET SINGH, 366 N. DIBBLE, APT. 531, LANSING, MI 48917, H (517) 749-1839
CONTACT: MICHAEL J. BROWN, ESQ., (CARLIN, EDWARDS, BROWN & HOWE, PLLC), 6017 W. ST. JOE
HIGHWAY, SUITE 202, LANSING, MI 48917, PHONE: (517) 321-4617, FAX: (517) 321-4642
SpeciallyDesignated Merchant (SDM) licenses permit the sale of beer and wine for consumption off
the premises only. Specially Designated Distributor (SDD) licenses permit the sale of alcoholic liquor,
other than beer and wine under 21 per cent alcohol by volume, for consumption off the premises only.
For your information, part of the investigation of the application is conducted by the local law
enfrcement agency and investigative forms will be released to them either in person or by mail.
Although local governing body approval is not required by the Michigan Liquor Control Code, Rules
and Related Laws for off-premise licenses, the local governing body, or its designee, may notify the
Commission at the above address within 15 days of receipt of this letter if the applicant location will
not be in compliance with all appropriate state and local building, plumbing, zoning, fire, sanitation
and health laws and ordinances, or if the applicant is considered ineligible due to other factors.
All conditions of non-compliance. must be outlined in detail, indicating the applicable laws and
ordinances. A copy of the law and/or ordinance may be submitted with the notification.
rib
LC-3104(Rev.09/05) The Department of Labor & Economic Growth will not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, sex, religion, age,
Authority: R436.1105(2d) and (3) national origin, color, marital status, disability, or political beliefs. If you need help with reading, writing, hearing, etc., under the Americans
Penalty: No License
COMMUNITY FUNDING REPORTING STATEMENT
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Contact. Person: P cr k,e vS
Date of Event: D, \o-,(
FINANCIAL REPORTING INFORMATION:
Revenue Raised:
_ Total Donations and Contributions
(List each donation & contribution source along
with the amount on a separate sheet of paper)
Admission/Registration Fee P-
Advertisements
Other Sales and Revenue /VP

(List all other sales & revenue and the amounts raised on a separate sheet of paper)
Total Revenue (please add all of the tine items under "Revenue Raised")
EXPENSES
_ Wages/Salaries Ooyo.fi o o-, 4v- ed. ii.t .\ . / 00.06
Printing 41J/^-
Facility Rentals A)
Meals/Refreshments
Other 61 .7 4-
Total Expenses (please add all line items of Expenses) 161, -1(a
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Subtotal $50.26
TX 6.000 $3.50
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CHECK $61.76
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PLEASE STAPLE SOLD BY: RICK W. Lansing, MI 48910
DATE: 01/11/11
RECEIPT HERE.
Ph: (517) 882-0015
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410 EACH CEDAR MULCH 2 CU.FT. BAG 180-3016 4.18 167.20
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available Inr immediate pick-up. Product is not held for a specific guest, but Instead is available to the buying public on a first come, first serve basis. Please pickup all
purchases made on this pickin g list immediately. Failure to pick up products on this picking list today will result in additional charge to you if, on the day of pick up, the
retail price ol'the products are higher than on the day purchased. Menards liability to you is limited to refunding your original purchase price for any product not picked up.
Guest Instructions:
I. 'l'ake this picking list to a cashier to pay for the merchandise.
2. Eater the outside yard to pick up your merchandise. (All vehicles are subject to inspection.) PRE-TAX TOTAL: 376.80
3. Lund your merchandise. (Menards Team Members will gladly help you load your materials
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READ THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY. All returns are subject to Menards ' posted return policy. In consideration for Menards low prices you agree
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF LANSING, MICHIGAN

AGENDA FOR JANUARY 24, 2011

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

II. MEDITATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. READING AND APPROVAL OF PRINTED COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

IV. CONSIDERATION OF LATE ITEMS (Suspension of Council Rule #9 is needed to

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

A. REFERRAL OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. BY COUNCIL MEMBER DERRICK QUINNEY

D. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

E. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION and Setting of Public Hearings

F. ORDINANCES FOR PASSAGE

XIV. SPEAKER REGISTRATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON CITY GOVERNMENT

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

a. Letters from the City Clerk submitting:

a. Letters from the State of Michigan Department of Treasury:

XVII. REMARKS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS

XVIII. REMARKS BY THE MAYOR OR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

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

THIS MEETING OF THE LANSING CITY COUNCIL WILL BE RECESSED FOLLOWING

CHRIS SWOPE, CITY CLERK

WHEREAS, Jon W. Coleman, Executive Director, of the Tri-County Regional Planning

January 20, 2011

City Council President and Members of the Lansing City Council

Dear Council Members:

Chris Swope, CMC

Lansing City Clerk's Office

WHEREAS, the Licensing and Enforcement Division of the Michigan Liquor

WHEREAS, the <<Committee_Name>> met on to review the request with

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Lansing City Council, hereby,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Clerk is requested to notify the Michigan

REPORT ON APPLICATION FOR:

ACTION TYPE OF LICENSE

Chief of Police 1." 7-11 / 2L (- - (

Date to City Council I - aY D/

$775.00 DATE PAID 12-21-2010 TO DEPARTMENTS 12-21-2010

*PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO KEVIN REEVES IN THE CITY CLERK'S

Lansing City Clerk's Office

REPORT ON APPLICATION FOR:

ACTION TYPE OF LICENSE

Contact: Michael Brown 517-321-4616

Chief of Police Call •! i4ilai at/-6

Date to City Council

$775.00 DATE PAID 12-21-2010 TO DEPARTMENTS 12-21-2010

*PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO KEVIN REEVES IN THE CITY CLERK'S

Lansing City Clerk's Office

REPORT ON APPLICATION FOR:

ACTION TYPE OF LICENSE

Contact: Michael Brown 517-321-4616

Applicant: Cheng Gourmet Corporation Amy Cheng 517-881-8909

Signature & Date Signature & Date

REPORT ON APPLICATION FOR:

ACTION TYPE OF LICENSE

Date to City Council

$775.00 DATE PAID 12-21-2010 TO DEPARTMENTS 12-21-2010

*PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO KEVIN REEVES IN THE CITY CLERK'S

Lansing City Clerk's Office

REPORT ON APPLICATION FOR: