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MINUTES OF THE FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
LOF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On June 17, 1964, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council
at approximately 8:25 P. M. Roll was called with the following result: Present--
Rudolf R. Kleine rt, Peter A. Ventura, *John T. Daugherty, Daniel C. Allen, John F.
Dooley, Edward H. McNamara and James R. McCann. Absent-- None, Councilman Daugherty
delivered the invocation.
Elected and appointed officials present: Mayor Harvey W. Moelke;
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk; Virginia Handzlik, Deputy City Clerk; Milton I. Firestone,
Assistant City Attorney; Harry Smits City Attorney; Robert Angevine, Planning Commission;
william Millers Planning Commission; Thomas Heap, Zoning Board of Appeals; Mrs. Peggy
Miquelon, Planning Commission; Victor C. Phillips, Budget Director; Robert A. Shaw,
Director of Public Works; David L, Jones, Water and Sewer Commissioner; Doris Bachman,
Traffic Commission; William J. Strasser, Chief City Engineer; John Dufour, Superin-
tendent, Parks and Recreation; Thomas J. Griffiths, Jr., Chief Accountant; Neal Hall,
Traffic Commission; Daniel R. Andrew, Industrial Coordinator; Joel LaBo$ Director of
Public Safety; Jerome Friedman, Constable; Roy Puckett, Civil Service Commission;
W. A. Cooper, Director of Civil Defense; Marilyn Neiderer, Library Commission; and
Ronald Nisun, Constable,
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#502-64 RESOLVED that, the minutes of the 454th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia held on June 10, 1964, are hereby approved.
The Council departed from the regular order of business to take care of
items on the agenda on which people were waiting.
By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#503-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the appeal of Mr. Henry Koloff
pertaining to Petition M-307 to erect apartments on Five Mile Road between
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Fairlane and Yale in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21, the Council does
hereby concur with the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and such appeal is hereby denied for the use requested.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Allen, McNamara, McCann and Ventura.
NAYS: Dooley and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED that, the appeal of William N. Ponder for Frank J.
Anton of the decision of the City Planning Commission in connection with
Petition M-312 for permission to erect multiple dwellings and apartments
on property located on the east side of Levan between Schoolcraft Road
and Meadowbrook in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20 be denied for the
reasons given by the Planning Commission.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
RESOLVED that, consideration of the appeal of William N. Ponder
for Frank J. Winton of the decision of the City Planning Commission in
connection with Petition M-312 be tabled pending a report from the Depart-
ment of Law.
A roll call vote was taken on the tabling motion with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: Daugherty, Allen, McCann and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the resolution to deny Petition M-312, with the follow-
ing result:
AYES: Allen, McNamara and McCann.
NAYS: Daugherty, Dooley, Ventura and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilmn Ventura, it was
604-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the appeal of Mr.William N.
Ponder for Frank J. Winton from the decision of the City Planning Commission
in tonne ction with Petition M-312 for permission to erect multiple dwellings
and apartments on property located on the east side of Levan between
Schoolcraft Road and Meadowbrook in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, the
Council does not concur with the Flaming Commission and Petition M-312
is hereby approved for the use of the property as petitioned.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Dooley, Ventura and Kleinert.
NAYS: Allen, *McNamara and McCann.
*Councillan McNamara made the following statement for the record: I question the
Council's authority to reverse the decision of the Planning Commission without having
specific Planning Commission objections.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED that, the appeal of Mr. William N. Ponders attorney for
Elmdale, Inc., from the decision of the City Planning Commission in con-
nection with Petition M-314 for permission to erect apartments on property
located approximately 280 feet north of Five Mile Road and 340 feet east
of Middlebelt Road between Cavour and Harrison in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 13, the Council does hereby deny such appeal because of the reasons
offered by the Planning Commission on this particular site plan.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Allen, Ventura and Kleinert.
NAYS: Daugherty, Dooley, *McNamara and McCann.
*Councilman McNamara made the following statement for the record: I question the
Council's authority to reverse the decision of the Planning Commission without having
specific Planning Commission objections.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED that, the appeal of Mr. William N. Ponder, attorney for
Elmdale, Inc., from the decision of the City Planning Commission in con-
nection with Petition M-314 for permission to erect apartments on certain
property located in the southwest 1/4 of Section 13, the Council does not
concur with the planning Commission and Petition M-314 is hereby approved.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Daugherty, Dooley and McCann.
NAYS: Allen, *McNamara, Ventura and Kleinert.
*Councilman McNamara made the following statement for the record: I question the
Council's authority to reverse the decision of the Planning Commission without having
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specific Planning Commission objections.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#505-64 RESOLVED that, the appeal of William N. Ponder, attorney for
Elmdale, Inc., of the decision of the City Planning Commission on Petition
M-31.4, is hereby referred to the Department of Law for an opinion on the
authority of the Council to pass on a Planning Commission denial of a use
permit.
At 10:00 P. M., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with
all members present who were named as present in the original roll call of this
meeting.
By Councilman Daugherty, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED that, having considered a letter from residents on Five
Mile Road between Beatrice and Henry Ruff regarding proposed construction
of sidewalks pursuant to Ordinance 446, Article V, Section 5.5 of the or-
dinances of the City of Livonia, in accordance with resolution #352-64.
the Council does hereby rescind said resolution and does hereby direct the
City Clerk to take no further action in connection with construction of
sidewalks on Five Mile Road frau Merriman to Middlebelt Roads; and further,
the CitiyEngineer is requested to prepare a report and recommendation and
cost estimate as to the cost of a bituminous four foot wide walkway for
the north side of Five Mile Road only, from Merriman Road east to the
boundary line of the school property, and frau Middlebelt Road west on
the north side of Five Mile Road to Merriman Road.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AXES: Daugherty, and Ventura.
NAYS: Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#506-64 RESOLVED that, the City Attorney is hereby directed to prepare an
amendment to the sidewalk Ordinance, No. 416, deleting sections referring
to a one year period for payment, and inserting instead, a section allowing
payment to be made over a period of ten years at 4% interest, to be presented
as an emergency ordinance, and to be submitted by the Department of Law at
the earliest possible time.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Dooley aid unanimously
adopted, it was
#507-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 19.01 of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 60, as amended, and Section 6, Act 207,
Public Acts of Michigan, 1951, as amended, Russel Haller, 9276 California,
Livonia, Michigan, is hereby appointed as a member of the Zoning Board of
Appeals for a term of three years, commencing July 11, 1964,with all of
the authority and duties set forth in said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207;
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#508-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to Section 19.01 of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 60, as amended, and Section 6, Act 207,
Public Acts of Michigan, 1951, as amended, Robert Coopes, 9335 Idaho,
Livonia, Michigan, is hereby reappointed as a member of the Zoning Board
of Appeals for a term of three years, commencing July 11, 1964, with all
of the authority and duties set forth in said Zoning Ordinance and Act 207.
4*Councilman John T. Daugherty was excused at 10:38 P. M., for the balance
of the meeting.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#509-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 19, 1964, from the City Planning Commission in regard to Petition
No. Z-639, as amended by letter dated June 17, 1964, from the petitioners,
submitted by John J. and Dorothy J. Jennings, for change of zoning in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 1, from RIF'B to C-1, the Council does hereby re-
ject the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition
No. Z-639, as amended, is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner
is instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared
indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to
the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law
is re ques ted to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60 in accordance
with this resolution.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#510-64 RESOLVED that, consideration of the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission in regard to Petition Z-625, submitted by Bernard
Edelman, President of Tomorrows Homes, Inc., for change of zoning in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, is hereby tabled pending further information
from the petitioner.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#511-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 19, 1964, on Petition Z-6111, as submitted by Roy A. Clark for
change of zoning in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 124 from RIFB to RUA, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Com-
mission and Petition No. Z-641 is hereby denied because the change of zoning
requested would not maintain the character of the neighborhood.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
adopted, it was
#512-64 RESOLVED that, consideration of the reduc tion of bond for Country
Homes Estates Subdivision No. 2, tabled in resolution #501-611, be removed
from the table for reconsideration.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#513-64 RESOLVED that, pursuant to the report and recommendation dated
June 3, 19611, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director of
Public works, the Council does hereby amend Item No. 3 of its resolution
#697-59, adopted on November 9, 1959, as reinstated by resolution #2117-64,
adopted March 18, 1964, so as to reduce the_bond for remaining improve-
ments in Country Homes Estate Subdivision No. 2 to $255,000.00, of which
at least $32,000.00 shall be in cash, to coffer the cost of remaining im-
provements in said subdivision; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are
hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution; and further, the Council having heretofore
approved the acceptance of an irrevocable letter of credit issued by the
Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit in lieu of surety bond in this matter
(resolution #2117-611), does hereby authorize the acceptance of such irrevocable
letter of credit subject to the tenns and conditions as heretofore provided
except that the amount may be reduced in accordance with the bond require-
ments set forth in this resolution.
A. roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#5111-611 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated June 1, 19611, of the Finance Committee, and the communication dated
April 9, 196 , from the Director of Public Safety and Police Chief request-
ing the re-allocation of funds previously provided in the General Fund
Budget (resolution #326-61.), the Council does hereby transfer the follow-
ing amounts from the following accounts of the Police Department Budget:
No. 1811-1 Anticipated Personnel $68,000.00
No. 1811-1 Cadets 1+,126.80
to the following accounts of the Police Department Budget,, in the following
amounts:
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No. 175-28 Training $ 1,200.00
No. 183-1 Clerk-Typist I (Temp) 4,126.80
No. 184-1 Patrolmen - 12 50,985.12
No. 184-2 Overtime 3,330.00
No. 184-70 Police vehicle with Equipment 3,215.97
and further, the balance of $9,268.91 is hereby transferred to Account
No. 362-2 (Unallocated Funds).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#515-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated June 1, 1964, of the Finance Committee concerning the communication
dated April 20, 1964, from the Director of Public Safety regarding the
salary grade for classification of Fire Apparatus Mechanic (resolution
#203-6). ), the Council does hereby determine to take no action for the
reason that the matter has been covered by resolution of the Council
covering budget funds for the Fire Department.
By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#516-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated June 1, 1964, of the Finance and Insurance Committee, concerning the
establishment of expiration date for Citr insurance policies and possible
consolidation of various policies of insurance (resolution #176-6).i), the
Council does hereby request the Budget Director to review and prepare a
study of insurance needs of the City and does hereby establish July 1st
as a common expiration date for insurance, commencing July 1, 1965.
By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
#517-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated June 1, 1964, of the Finance Committee, concerning a communication
dated February 5, 1964, from the Civil Service Canmission regarding
entrance salary rates for Patrolmen, Policewomen and Firemen (resolution
#148-64), the Council does hereby concur with the recommendations of the
Civil Service Commission to amend the revised compensation plan under
Section 5.2 "Entrance Salary Rates," whereby any Patrolman, Policewoman
and Fireman may be initially employed not more than one step above the
sinimum within their range provided they have at least one (1) year of
full time paid experience as a Patrolman, Policewoman or Fireman for the
respective position.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#518-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report aid recommendation
dated June 1, 1964, of the Finance Committee concerning the Civil Service
request in a communication dated November 29, 1963, to approve a change
in the compensation of each member of the Commission from $720.00 per
annum to $900.00 per annum, based on increased responsibility and activities
of the Commission (resolution #971-63), the Council does hereby concur
with the recommendation, such change in compensation to be effective June 1st
of the current fiscal year.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann and Kleinert.
NAYSs Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Dooley and unanimously
adopted, it was
#519-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report dated June 1, 1964,
of the Finance Committee concerning the proposed method of accounting for
the Parks and Recreation Department on a self-sustaining program, and
having considered the comments of Lybrand, Ross Bros. & Montgomery, in a
communication dated February 14, 1964 (resolution #96-64), the Council
does hereby concur with the report of the City Auditors that the establish-
ment of a revolving fund is not feasible under the City Charter.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#520-64 RESOLVED that, K & L Development Company, 32510 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to
approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivisions Renwick Park
Subdivision, located in the N. 1/2 of Section 17, City of Livonia; and
it appearing that tentative approval of said proposed plat was given by
the City Planning Commission under date of July 2, 1963; and it further
appearing that said proposed plat, together with the plans and specifica-
tions for improvements therein, have been approved by the Department of
Public works under date of February 14, 1964; the City Council does hereby
approve said proposed plat an the following conditions:
(1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance
with the Plat Ordinance (No. 135) as an ended, of the City of Livonia, and
the rules and regulations of the Department of Public works, within a
period of two (2) years from the date of this resolution;
(2) That the installation of such improvements shall be super-
vised and inspected by the Department of Public works and such improvements
shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily installed until there
is filed with the Council a Certificate as provided in Section 1)4 of said
Ordinance No. 135, as amended;
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(3) That the City Clerk is not authorized to affix his signature
to said Plat until either said improvements have been satisfactorily in-
stalled or, in lieu thereof, there is filed with him by said proprietors
a bond to the City of Livonia, in such form as may be approved by the City
Attorney, and in the following amount:
General Improvement Bond: $145,000.00, of which at least $10,000.00
shall be in cash;
Sidewalk Bond: $12,000.00, of which at least $3,600.00 shall be in
cash;
and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of Livonia
have been fully paid;
(4) That the proprietor submit to the City Engineer as-built plans
of all improvements installed in the subdivision, on cloth reproducible
material; and
(5) On full compliance with the above conditions and with the
provisions of said Plat Ordinance, as mended, the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to affix his signature to said Plat as evidence of this approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#521-64 RESOLVED that, K & L Development Company, 32510 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to
approve the proposed plat of the following Subdivision: Philip Judson
Gardens Subdivision, located in the N. 1/2 of Section 17, City of Livonia;
and it appearing that tentative approval of said proposed plat was given
by the City PlanningCammission under date of July 2, 1963; and it further
appearing that said proposed plat, together with the plans and specifica-
tions for improvements therein, have been approved by the Department of
Public Works under date of February 14., 1964; the City Council does hereby
approve said proposed plat on the following conditions:
(1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance
with the Plat Ordinance (No. 135) as amended, of the City of Livonia, and
the rules and regulations of the Department of Public corks, within a
period of two (2) years from the date of this resolution;
(2) That the installation of such improvements shall be super-
vised and inspected by the Department of Public Works and such improvements
shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily installed until there
is filed with the Council a Certificate as provided in Section 14 of said
Ordinance No. 135, as amended;
(3) That the City Clerk is not authorized to affix his signature
to said Plat until either said improvements have been satisfactorily in-
stalled or, in lieu thereof, there is filed with him by said proprietors
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a bond to the City of Livonia, in such form as may be approved by the
City Attorney, and in the following amount:
General Improvement Bond: $298,000.00, of which at least $10,000.00
shall be in cash;
Sidewalk Bond: $22,000.00, of which at least $4,400.00 shall be in
cash;
and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of Livonia
have been fully paid;
(4) That the proprietor submit to the City Engineer as built plans
of all improvements installed in the subdivision, on cloth reproducible
material;
(5) On full compliance with the above conditions and with the
provisions of said Plat Ordinance, as amended, the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to affix his signature to said Plat as evidence of this approval.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
RESOLVED that, approval of bond for Philip Judson Gardens Sub-
division be tabled until a recommendation is received from theCity Plan-
ning Commission on Levan Road.
A roll call vote w1s taken on the motion to table with the following result:
AYES: McNamara and McCann.
NAYS: Allen, Dooley, Ventura and Kleinert.
The President declared the tabling motion denied.
A roll call vote was taken on resolution #521-64, with the following result:
AYES: Allen, Dooley, Ventura and Kleinert.
NAYS: McNamara and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated June 9, 1964, from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, the Council
does hereby refer the matter of the relocation of Levan Road through Philip
Judson Gardens and Renwick Park Subdivisions to the City Planning Commission
for its consideration and report and recommendation to the Council.
By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED that, the foregoing resolution be amended to refer the
relocation of Levan Road to the Committee of the Whole, rather than the
Planning Commission.
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roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: McCann.
A roll call vote was conducted on the resolutioh, as mended:
#522-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated June 9, 1964, from the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, the Council
does hereby refer the matter of the relocation of Levan Road through
Philip Judson Gardens and Renwick Park Subdivisions to the Committee of
the Whole.
with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the resolution, as amended, adopted.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#523-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendations
dated June 9, 1964 of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee (resolutions
#920-63 and #49-645, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendations
set forth in a letter dated January 13, 1964, from the Chief City Engineer,
approved by the Director of Public Works and the Mayor, back to the En-
gineering Division for a concise statement as to what the fees should be.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#524-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report dated June 9, 1964,
of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, regarding a policy of when waiver
of sidewalk requirements should be taken under consideration by the Council
(resolution #360-64), the Council does hereby determine that 5' sidewalks
be required where subdivisions are platted into less than 80' and 4' side-
walks be required when platting involves lots of 80' or over, where applica-
tion is made to the Council for such permission.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#525-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated June 9, 1964, of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, concerning
proposed installation of paving in front of the John Marshall School at
Curtis and Whitby (resolution #402-64), the Council does hereby refer the
matter back to the Engineering Division for a report and recommendation on
what can be accomplished following imminent construction of a sanitary sewer
to be located in this area.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCain, it was
#526-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated May 25,
1964, from the Department of Parks and Recreation, approved by the Budget
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, concerning a concession
stand at the Henry Ford Centennial Field previously approved by resolution
#378-64, for the reasons outlined in said communication, the Council does
hereby rescind resolution #378-64, authorizing Parks and Recreation De-
partment to solicit bids from concessionaires for the operation of a
concession stand, and the Council does hereby authorize Parks and Recreation
to operate its own concession stand, and does hereby transfer the sum of
$2,000.00 from the Unallocated Funds to a newly created fund to be en-
titled the "Henry Ford Centennial Park Concession Funds" such sum to be
used solely to provide wages, supplies and equipment for the construction
and maintenance of a concession stand in the captioned park; revenues to
be derived from the operation of the concession stand shall be deposited
by the City Treasurer in the Concession Fund.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following resu't:
AXES: Allen, Dooley, McNamara and McCann.
NAYS: Ventura and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
4527-64 RESOLVED that, the request dated April 10, 1964, of Walter J.
Pefferly, 15428 Forrer, Detroit, Michigan, for a street light at Seven
Mile and Brentwood Avenue in the City of Livonia, is hereby referred to
the Chief City Engineer to be placed an the priority list for street
lights, with other similar requests.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Allen, Dooley, McNamara and McCann.
NAYS: Kleinert,
The President declared the resolution adopted.
The communication dated June 6, 1964, from the City Planning Commission,
regarding multiple dwelling development, submitted pursuant to resolution #961-63,
was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
Ladopted, it was
628-64 RESOLVED that, having considered a communication dated June 1,
1964, from the Industrial Development Commission concerniig contract of
advertising with the Wall Street Journal, authorized by resolution #318-64,
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and it appearing that a new contract encompassing newly revised rates com-
L mencing July 1, 1964, can be accomplished without additional appropriation
of funds and will cancel and supersede the contract previously held with
the Wall Street Journal, the Council does hereby authorize and request the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute said newly revised contract on behalf of
the City; and the Council does hereby rescind all prior resolutions to the
extent necessary to carry out the purposes of this resolution.
By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Dooley, it was
RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated February 27, 1964, from the City Planning Commission in regard to
Petition No. Z-627 submitted by Kenneth R. Warren, Acres Development
Company, for change of zoning in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33 from RTFB
to R-3, and having also considered a letter dated May 29, 1964, from
Kenneth R. Warren, Acres Development Company in connection therewith, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Com-
mission and Petition No. Z-627 is hereby denied for the reasons set forth
in the aforesaid letter from the City Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Allen, Dooley, McCann.
NAYS: McNamara, Ventura and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution denied.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Allen, it was
#529-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated June 2,
1964, from the Civil Service Commission concerning the classification of
Assistant Planning Director, the Council does hereby concur in the
establishment of classification of Assistant Planning Director at SG No.146
with a salary range of $8,236.00 to $9,609.00 per annum, in accordance with
the information outlined in said communication.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED that, consideration of the communication dated June 2,
1964, from the Civil Service Commission concerning the classification of
As sis tant Planning iJirector, be tabled to the next study meeting.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to table, with the following result:
AYES: Dooley, McCann and Ventura.
NAYS: Allen, McNamara and Kleinert.
The President declared the resolution denied.
A roll call vote was taken on resolution #529-64, with the following result:
AYES: Allen, Dooley, McNamara and Kleinert.
NAYS: McCann and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#530-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the communication dated May 28,
1964, from Joseph Keane and Ronald L. Nisun, Constableslconcerning the
allocation of funds to a budget to be creatd for tthe office of constables
the Council does hereby refer the same to the Finance Committee for ite
report and recommendation.
The communication dated June 1, 1964, from the City Planning Commission
regarding a lot split on Rayburn Avenue was received and filed for the information
of the Council.
By Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman McNamara and unanimously
adopted, it was
#531-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the letter dated May 27, 1964,
from the Third Grade Class of Mrs. Emery at Coolidge School, Livonia,
Michigan, concerning poison ivy weeds, the Council does hereby refer the
same to the Department of Public Works for its report and recommendation,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward copies of this resolu-
tion to Mrs. W. D. Emery at the Coolidge School of Livonia for transmission
to the children.
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Allen and unanimously
adopted, it was
#532-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 21, 1964, from the Chief City Engineer and approved by the
Director of Public Works, concerning sidewalk repair and construction in
the Smokier Rousseau Subdivision, and for the reasons therein stated, the
Council does hereby require the respective owners of lots and premises herein
referred to, to construct, rebuild or repair sidewalks in front of, adjacent
to and abutting such premises, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do
all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution, which
is made pursuant to Ordinance 446, Article 5, Section 5.5 of the ordinances
of the City of Livonia, and further, said notice shall set forth that the
respective owners of lots and premises herein referred to shall complete
said sidewalk work on or before October 1, 1964,
By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman Allen, it was
#533-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated June 5, 1964, from the City Planning Commission in regard to Petition
No. Z-636 submitted by Samuel Ginsberg and Herman Broder for change of zoning
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22 from C-2 to R-3, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition
No. Z-636 is hereby approved and granted; and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to b e prepared indicat-
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ing the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the De-
partment of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 60 in accordance
with this resolution.
A, roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
A'i1S: Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann and Kleinert.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Allen, seconded by Councilman Ventura and unanimously
adopted, it was
#534-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated May 19, 1964, from the City Planning Commission in regard to Petition
Z-637, submitted by Richard D. Bleznak, President of Arbor Development
Company, for change of zoning in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 31 from AGB
to R-1-4, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and Petition No. Z-637 is hereby approved and granted;
and the City Planner is instructed to cause the necessary map for publica-
tion to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to
furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map,
the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Or-
dinance No. 60 in accordance with this resolution.
The recommendation of the City Planning Commission for approval of Petition
Z-f di, was removed from the agenda.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#535-64 RESOLVED that, having considered the report and recommendation
dated June 1, 1964, from the Chief City Engineer, approved by the Director
of Public Works, the Council does hereby release to Dotty Realty Company,
12959 Lincoln Avenue, Huntington Woods, Michigan, the $1,500.00 bond
deposited with the City in accordance with resolution #703-61, adopted on
October 9, 1961, in connection with improvements to be installed in Meadow-
view Subdivision No. 4, located on the est side of Yale Avenue, south of
Five Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 20, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, it appearing from the aforementioned report of the Chief
City Engineer that all required improvements have been satisfactorily in-
stalled; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann, Ventura and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman McNamara, it was
#536-64 RESOLVED that, Mr. Frank Volk, 5878 S. Telegraph, Trirlor, Michigan,
as proprietor, having requested the City Council to approve the proposed
plat of the following Subdivision: Golfview Meadows Subdivision No. 2,
located in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 16 and the N. E. 1/4 of Section 17,
City of Livonia, Michigan; and it appearing that tentative approval of
said proposed plat was given by the City Planning Commission under date of
February 4, 1962; and it further appearing that said proposed plat, to-
gether with the plans and specifications for improvements therein, have
been approved by the Department of Public works under date of June 17, 1964;
the City Council does hereby approve said proposed plat on the following
conditions:
(1) All of such improvements shall be installed in conformance
with the Plat Ordinance (No. 135) as amended, of the City of Livonia, and
the rules and regulations of the Department of Public works, within a period
of two (2) years from the date of this resolution;
(2) That the installation of such improvements shall be super-
vised and inspected by the Department of Public works and such improvements
shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily installed until there
is filed with the Council a Certificate as provided in Section i!t of said
Ordinance No. 135, as amended;
(3) That the City Clerk is not authorized to affix his signature
to said Plat until either said improvements have been satisfactorily in-
stalled or, in lieu thereof, there is filed with him by said proprietors
a bond to the City of Livonia, in such form as may be approved by the City
Attorney, and in the following amounts
General Improvement Bond: $258,000.00, of which $10,000.00 shall be
in cash;
Sidewalk Bond: $26,000.00, of which $5,200.00 shall be in cash;
and until all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of Livonia
have been fully paid;
(4) That the proprietor submit to the City Engineer as-built plans
of all improvements installed in the subdivision, on cloth reproducible
material;
(5) On full compliance with the above conditions and with the pro-
visions of said Plat Ordinance, as amended, the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to affix his signature to said Plat as evidence of this approval.;
and provided further, that the proprietor is authorized to deposit with the
City of Livonia an Irrevocable Letter of Credit upon the Manufacturers
National Bank of Detroit, in lieu of the surety bond, on such teens, con-
ditions and forms as may be approved by the Department of Law, in accordance
with the previously accepted form of letter of credit.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ventura, Allen, Dooley, McNamara, McCann and Kleinert.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman McNamara, seconded by Councilman McCann and unanimously
Ladopted, it was
#537-64 RESOLVED that, the latter dated June 16, 1564, from W. H. and
Vivian J.Bassett, regarding installation of sewer on Stanford Street,
is hereby referred to the Chief City Engineer for report and recamnenda-
tioh.
The following resolutioh was unanimously introduced, supported and
adopted:
#518-64 RESOLVED that, we, the members of this Council of the City of
Livonia, on this 17th day of Junes 1964, do hereby take this occasion of
this )45th regular meeting of the Council, to express our individual and
our joint appreciation of the efforts put forth, the ability evidenced and
the dedication of Mr. Edward G. Milligan to the service of the people of
the City of Livonia as a member of the City Planning Commission for a two-
year term commencing April 30, 1962, and as Chairman of said Commission
since October 1, 1963, and the Council does further express to Mr. Milligan
its sincere wishes for a successful and satisfying career in the future.
On motion of Councilman Dooley, seconded by Councilman Allen and
L unanimously adopted, this 455th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 11:55 P. M., June 17, 1964.
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Addison W. Bacon, tyOterk
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