HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1984-12-10 21334
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND FORTY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On December 10, 1984, the above meeting was held at the City Hall ,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the
President of the Council at approximately 8:05 p m. Councilman McCann delivered
the invocation Roll was called with the following result Present: Robert
R. Bishop, Robert E. McCann, Fernon P. Feenstra, Alice Gundersen, Gerald Taylor,
and Robert D Bennett and Peter A Ventura , Absent. None
Elected and appointed officials present Edward H McNamara, Mayor,
Robert F Nash, City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; G E. Siemert,
Chief Engineer, Edith Davis, Personnel Director, Joan Duggan,Executive Assistant
to the Mayor, Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources; Jack Dodge,
is Finance Director; Russell Gronevelt, Director of Public Works, Robert Beckley,
Superintendent of Public Service, H.G. Shane, Assistant Planning Director,
Judge Robert Brzezinski , State Representative Jack Kirksey, David Katz , Admini-
strative Assistant to the Mayor, Ronald Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation, Ron Mardiros, Assessor, C. Russ Smith, Planning Commission, and Ed
Imonen, Traffic Commission.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
'1017-84 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,043rd Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held November
19, 1984, are hereby approved.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES McCann, Feenstra*, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura , Bishop
NAYS. None
*Councilman Feenstra abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes" vote
under provisions of Section 2. 119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
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A communication received from the Public Service Division, dated
161. November 13, 1984, re: Partial Roof Replacement on DPW Building No. 2 Final
Cost Information, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council .
A communication received from the Department of Law, dated December
3, 1984, re: Dale Graham v The Council of the City of Livonia, Circuit Court
No. 81-144069 AW, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council .
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported, and adopted, it was
#1018-84 WHEREAS, the members of the Livonia City Council
have learned with great sorrow of the sudden death of Jack
Welsh, and
WHEREAS, he joined the staff of the 16th District
Court as a probation officer in 1973 and was appointed Chief
Probation Officer in 1975; and
WHEREAS, as head of the Probation Department for
limthe past nine years, he helped make the City's probation
system a model for other communities, and
WHEREAS, he firmly believed in probation instead
of jail as a means of achieving solutions to an individual 's
problems, and
WHEREAS, his good works on behalf of others have
left an indelible imprint on this community; and
WHEREAS, his leadership abilities, professionalism,
friendliness, wonderful sense of humor and dedication to
the 16th District Court will be sorely missed by his friends
and associates,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council
of the City of Livonia deems it fitting at this time to record
its sorrow upon the passing of a respected public official
and friend and to join with his family and the community
in mourning the loss of Jack Welsh.
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor and
seconded by Councilman Feenstra.
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/1019-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated Novem-
ber 20, 1984, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
a $50 cash donation from Mary Lenardon, which donation
is hereby earmarked for use in connection with the proposed
structure at Ford Field.
11020-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
Sam H. Goodman, 2051 Woodward Avenue, Berkley, Michigan
48072, dated November 14, 1984, wherein Mr. Goodman expresses
a desire to purchase Lots 211 , 212 and 213 of the Sunset
Hills Subdivision, which property is located on the west
side of Middlebelt Road, between Curtis and Clarita, the
Council does hereby request that the Department of Law
submit its report and recommendation with regard to this
request, which report should set forth in detail all perti-
nent provisions of State statute governing the use of this
property by the City, as well as the disposition of proceeds
from the sale of such property
11021-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from Michael L. Priest & Associates, Inc , dated October
30, 1984, to which is attached a proposed grading plan
for the City of Livonia park land located adjacent to Laurel
Park South Subdivision No 2 and related Earth Berm and
Landscape Plan, which plans have been reviewed and approved
by the Department of Engineering, Department of Parks and
Recreation and the Planning Department, the Council does
hereby approve the said proposed grading plan in the manner
and form herein submitted (as revised per Engineering
Division - October 6, 1984) .
11022-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Chief of Police dated November 9, 1984, which
bears the signatures of the Director of Public Safety and
the Finance Director and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer
of funds as set forth in the aforesaid communication in
the amount of $132,500, in the manner and form detailed
therein
11023-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor dated November 15, 1984, the Council does
hereby approve and authorize the release of the sum of
$10,000 for the purchase of additional books and periodicals
as recommended by the Library Commission in its Resolution
32-84, which $10,000 was previously appropriated for library
use in Council Resolution 654-83.
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A communication from the Public Service Division, dated November
7, 1984, re Contracted Custodial Services - Quarterly Status Report, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
A communication from MetroVision of Livonia, Inc. , dated December
3, 1984, transmitting a summary of the year's activities, a financial report
and a technical survey, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council .
#1024-84 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request
that the Department of Law submit its report and recommenda-
tion relative to the impact and effect of the Cable Franchise
Policy and Communications Act of 1984 on the MetroVision
of Livonia, Inc Cable Television Franchise Ordinance and
the Livonia Cable Television Regulatory Ordinance, being
Section 2-3001 , et seq, of the Livonia Code of Ordinances ,
as amended
A communication from Plante & Moran, CPA, dated November 14, 1984,
transmitting the CETA Program Final Audit for the period October 1 , 1982 to
lowApril 30, 1984, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council .
#1025-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 31 , 1984,
approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 484-84, the Council does hereby de-
termine to take no further action with respect to the pro-
posed improvement of Clarita (Middlebelt to Brentwood)
and Grimm (Dardanella to Clarita) , further, the Council
does hereby determine that with respect to the proposed
street improvement of Pickford (Middlebelt to Brentwood)
and Maplewood (Seven Mile to Pickford) , the cost of which
is to be defrayed by special assessment, the City Engineer
is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation
of all property affected by the proposed improvement, the
number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number
of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels
which are now vacant, and to prepare and cause to be prepared
plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of the
cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk
together with his recommendation as to what proportion
of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what
L part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City,
the number of installments in which assessments may be
paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed
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special assessment district, pursuantto the provisions
of Section 3.08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended
11026-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated November 8, 1984,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is
approved for submission by the Mayor and which sets forth
final cost information with respect to the improvement
of Haller, Camden and Hartel , North of Plymouth Road, pur-
suant to S.A D #241 , the Council does hereby determine
as follows:
(a) To reduce assessments to those shown on the
attached assessment roll , revised September 6,
1984,
(b) To establish the final project cost at $525,737.35.
Of this total , $13,776.17 is to be charged to
the appropriate water and sewer capital improvement
accounts, $191 ,457.87 is to be charged to the
special assessment district (#241 ) , $55,000.22
is to be assumed by the City's Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund Receipts; and $265,503.09 is to
be assumed by Community Development Block Grant
Funds,
(c) To authorize an expenditure in the amount of
$246,458.09 from the $7.9 Million General Obliga-
tion Road Improvement Bond Issue with the provision
that the Bond Issue be reimbursed at such time
as funds are available from the next Special
Assessment Paving Bond Issue ($191 ,457.87) and
the next Motor Vehicle Highway Funds (M V H.F )
Bond Issue ($55,000 22) , and
(d) To authorize the City Assessor and City Treasurer
to increase the assessments for parcels listed
in Attachment III so as to include the cost of
additional work requested by homeowners within
the assessment district.
#1027-84 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of
Michigan of 1921 , as amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA
5.2934; MCLA 125.584) , as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance
No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public
Hearing will take place before the City Council of the
City of Livonia on Monday, January 14, 1985 at 8 00 p.m.
at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items:
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(1 ) Petition 84-7-1-19 (as amended) , submitted by
Noel A. Gage and James T. Mather for a change
of zoning of property located on the south side
of Plymouth Road, west of Alois Avenue in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 30 from RUF to R-1 and
R-8II , the City Planning Commission in its resolu-
tion 11-231-84 having recommended to the City
Council that Petition 84-7-1-19 (as amended)
be approved, and
(2) Petition 84-8-1-26, submitted by the City Planning
Commission for a change of zoning of property
located on the northwest corner of Six Mile Road
and Newburgh Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
7 from C-2 to P 0 , the City Planning Commission
in its resolution 11-234-84 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 84-8-1-26 be
approved,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less
than fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said
public hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance, and/or
(b) location of the proposed change(s) of zoning
as set forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the
City or a newspaper of general circulation in the City
of Livonia as well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days
prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be
given by registered mail to each public utility company
and to each railroad company owning or operating any public
utility or railroad within the districts or zones affected;
and further, the City Clerk is requested to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution
#1028-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated November 16, 1984 from David E. Field, attorney,
submitted in behalf of Bottles & Stuff, Ltd. , which in
accordance with the provisions of Section 19.08 of Ordinance
543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal
from a determination made on November 13, 1984 by the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 11-233-84 with regard
to Petition 84-10-2-34 submitted by Bottles & Stuff, Ltd. ,
requesting permission to utilize an S.D.D. License in an
existing party store located on the west side of Newburgh
Road, north of Five Mile Road in Section 18, as a waiver
use on property zoned C-2, the Council does hereby designate
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Monday, January 14, 1985 at 8.00 p.m. as the date and time
for conducting a Public Hearing with regard to this matter,
such hearing to be held at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to do all things necessary in order to give proper
notice in writing, as well as by the publication of a notice
in the City' s official newspaper of such hearing and the
date and place thereof, in compliance with the requirements
set forth in Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
#1029-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Engineer, dated October 31 , 1984, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and is submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 356-84, and the City Engineer having ascertained
the assessed valuation of all property affected by the
proposed street improvement of Munger (650' West of Middle-
belt to Henry Ruff) and Oporto (Six Mile to Munger) , and
such report having indicated the number of parcels which
show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by
public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant,
and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and
specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost
thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together
with his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost
should be paid by special assessment and what part, if
any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number
of installments in which assessments may be paid and the
lands which should be included in the proposed special
assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that
all of such information, estimate, plans, specifications
and recommendations have been properly filed by the City
Engineer with the City Clerk under date of October 31 ,
1984, and that there has been a full compliance with all
of the provisions of Section 3 08.060 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set
Monday, January 14, 1985 at 8 00 p.m as the date and time
for a Public Hearing on the necessity for such proposed
improvement which public hearing shall be held before the
Council in the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 3.08.070 of said
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk
is hereby authorized to give notice and publication of
such hearing as is required by Section 3 08.070 of said
Code.
#1030-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Engineer, dated October 31 , 1984, which bears
the signature of the Finance Director, is approved for
submission by the Mayor and is submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 544-84, and the City Engineer having ascertained
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the assessed valuation of all property affected by the
proposed street improvement of Hoy (Henry Ruff to Beatrice)
and Melvin (South of Five Mile Road) , and such report having
indicated the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies,
the number of parcels owned by public authorities, the
number of parcels which are vacant, and having prepared
and caused to be prepared plans and specifications therefor
and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same
with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as
to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special
assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obliga-
tion of the City, the number of installments in which assess-
ments may be paid and the lands which should be included
in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing
to the Council that all of such information, estimates,
plans, specifications and recommendations have been properly
filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date
of October 31 , 1984, and that there has been full compliance
with all of the provisions of Section 3 08 060 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances , as amended, the Council does hereby
set Monday, January 14, 1985 at 8 00 p.m. as the date and
time for a Public Hearing on the necessity for such proposed
improvement, which public hearing shall be held before
the Council in the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan pursuant to Section 3 08 070 of
said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City
Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and publication
of such hearing as is required by Section 3.08.070 of said
Code.
#1031-84 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request
from Air Gage Company, dated November 28, 1984, which submits
an application proposing the establishment of an Industrial
Development District, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts
of 1974, as amended, this Council has authority to establish
"industrial development districts" within the boundaries
of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries
of the City of Livonia an area of approximately 4 7 acres
lying in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29 as more particularly
described in the attachment to the application which is
hereby incorporated by reference and hereinafter referred
to as "Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 23",
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF
LIVONIA, as follows:
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1 . The City Clerk is directed to give written
notice by certified mail of this action to
all owners of real property within the boundaries
of Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Develop-
ment District No. 23
2. This City Council sets Monday, January 14,
1985 at 8:00 p.m as the date for the holding
of a public hearing on the question of whether
this City Council should establish the Industrial
Development District described above.
3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to
provide notice, as required by law, of the
public hearing fixed above, so that all residents
or taxpayers of the City of Livonia shall be
afforded an opportunity to be heard on the
question of establishing the Industrial Develop-
ment District described above.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result
AYES. McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
it was
#1032-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report
and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated
November 26, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 918-84 in connection with a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated October 3, 1984 which
transmits its resolution 9-204-84 adopted on September
25, 1984 with regard to Petition 84-7-2-24, submitted by
Michael Turchanik requesting waiver use approval to construct
and operate a coin-operated self-serve car wash on the
northwest corner of Joy Road and Hix Road in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 31 , which property is zoned C-2, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and Petition 84-7-2-24 is hereby approved
and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation
of the Planning Commission as well as the additional
condition that the front elevation plan shall be revised
to include a second gable roof as well as cupolas and that
additional landscaping shall be required at the corner
of Hix and Joy Roads and that an underground sprinkler
system shall be provided.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Feenstra, Gundersen, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS. McCann, Taylor, Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted
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On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1033-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated November
26, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 927-84
in connection with a letter from George V Cartsos of the
lawfirm of Cartsos, Simon and Korachis , 1880 Penobscot
Building, Detroit, Michigan 48226, dated October 22, 1984,
submitted in behalf of Livonia Restaurants (now known as
Bobby's Country House) , wherein a request is submitted
for an amendment to the current sublease agreement so as
to reduce the percentage rate, the Council does hereby
request that the Mayor submit his report and recommendation
with respect to this matter.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1034-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated November
26, 1984, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
454-84 in connection with a communication from the Mayor
dated May 9, 1984 to which is attached a report and
recommendation from the City Engineer dated May 7, 1984
relative to installation of cable television within the
City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#1035-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated November
26, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 402-84
in connection with a communication from the Livonia Cable
Television Commission dated May 2, 1984, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the
Director of Community Resources, is approved as to form
by the City Attorney and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of a request
submitted to MetroVision of Livonia, Inc. to purchase the
following items in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 5.1808, Exhibit A (E) , (F) of Ordinance #1685.
(A) 2-Sony VO 5600 3/4" Recorder/Player $3,758 72
(B) 3-Sony RFK 634RF Modulators* (needed for
3/4" recorder/player) 300 00
(C) 3-Bretford VTRC 50E.W. Security Centers 1 ,275.00
(* one of which shall be located in Council Chambers)
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. McCann, Feenstra , Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1036-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated November
26, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 440-84
in connection with a communication from the President of
MetroVision dated February 22, 1984, with regard to the
City's option to elect four (4) members to the Board of
Directors of MetroVision of Livonia, Inc. , the Council
does hereby request that the Department of Law submit its
opinion on the question of whether or not there is a possible
conflict of interest under State Statute or City Ordinance
relative to members of the Legislative or Executive Branches
of City Government serving on the Board
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann,
L it was
#1037-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated November
26, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 476-84
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission dated April 12, 1984, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 4-67-84 adopted on April 10, 1984, with regard to
Petition 84-3-1-11 , submitted by Rocco Corsi for a change
of zoning on property located on the north side of Seven
Mile Road, west of Angling, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
1 , from C-1 to C-2, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on May 23, 1984,
pursuant to Council Resolution 335-84, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commis-
sion and the said Petition 84-3-1-11 is hereby approved
and granted, and the City Planner is hereby 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 requested to prepare
an ordinance amending Ordinance No 543, as amended, in
accordance with this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: McCann, Feenstra , Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
11038-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated November
28, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 964-84
in connection with a communication from the Director of
Finance dated October 23, 1984, approved for submission
by the Mayor, to which is attached a request for proposal
for a computer system for the City of Livonia, prepared
by the firm of Plante & Moran, the Council does hereby
approve the RFP, as amended in December, 1984, in the manner
and form herein submitted by Plante & Moran, further, the
Council does hereby approve and authorize the taking of
competitive bids with respect to the software and equipment
detailed in the aforesaid RFP in accordance with provisions
of law and City Charter
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
Ift. it was
01039-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated December
5, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 917-84
in connection with a communication from Mr. Konrad Stauch
of Stauch and Arabo, P.0 , 20411 W Twelve Mile Road, Suite
202, Southfield, Michigan 48076, wherein a request is sub-
mitted to revise and amend Council Resolution 759-84 adopted
on September 10, 1984, so as to have the same create two
parcels which have different legal descriptions from that
previously approved, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the City Planning Commission for its report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. McCann, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#1040-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated December
L 5, 1984 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1008-84
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission
nn Tdadr tookfromle,, which
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resolution 10-216-84 adopted on October 9, 1984, with regard
to Petition 84-9-&-35, submitted by Laurel Commons Associates
requesting a site plan approval in connection with a proposal
to construct a shopping center on the north side of Six
Mile Road, between Newburgh Road and Fitzgerald Street
in Section 8, pursuant to provisions set forth in Section
18.47 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Petition 84-9-8-35 is hereby approved and granted,
such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those
set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission, as well as compliance with the following condi-
tions.
1 Adherence to revised site plan dated December
5, 1984, and
2. Use of an integral block material with a surface
finish of a fluted and/or a grounded surface
ibm the following Ordinance 17, 1984,
and adoption,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 08
(ELECTRICAL CODE) OF TITLE 15 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication. .
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 10 (DEPART-
lbw MENT OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS), TO TITLE
2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED.
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L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES. McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS. None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#1041-84 RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby estab-
lish the salary of the Director of the Department of Legisla-
tive Affairs in the annual amount of $34,500, effective
December 1 , 1984, and approve and authorize extending the
same benefits (i .e , longevity, vacation credit, sick leave,
dental , optical , medical benefits, etc ) to this position
as are extended to other full time classified Civil Service
employees; further, the Council approves a salary adjustment
for December 1 , 1985 in the same amount and manner as are
L extended to Local 192 employees and other appointive posi-
tions of the City.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS. None
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 020 OF
TITLE 2, CHAPTER 60 (HOUSING COMMISSION)
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result•
AYES• McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS None
LThe President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO.
(Petition 84-4-1-14, rezoning from
C-4 and R-1 to C-1 )
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the Council .
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 08 (WATER
SERVICE RATES AND REVENUES) OF TITLE
13 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein
Councilman Ventura invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading
to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the
following result.
AYES McCann, Feenstra , Gundersen , Bennett, Ventura
NAYS Taylor, Bishop
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
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Councilman McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. (Peti-
tion 84-7-1-20, rezoning from C-2 to
PS )
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the Council
Councilman Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
low AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE"
BY ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO. (Peti-
tion 84-7-1-22, rezoning from C-1 to
R-1 )
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the Council .
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance•
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE"
BY ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO (Peti-
t., tion 84-7-1-23, rezoning from C4-1
and R3-B to C-2)
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The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the Council .
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance*
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. (Peti-
tion 84-7-1-24, rezoning from RUE to
R-6)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the Council .
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUNDS (Petition
84-9-3-4)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the Council .
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition
84-9-3-3)
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The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the Council .
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 OF
THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE
NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED
AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE"
BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. (Peti-
tion 84-8-1-25, rezoning from RUF to
P.S )
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances
in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the
next regular meeting of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
#1042-84 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed
with the City Clerk a statement dated October 8, 1984 on
all matters required by Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing
having been held thereon on November 28, 1984, after due
notice as required by Section 3.08 070 of said Code, and
after careful consideration having been given to all such
matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section
3 08 080 of said Code
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all
respects;
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting
of 28' wide full-depth asphalt with mountable
asphalt curbs (Alternate III) or approximately
4" of asphalt on existing roadway (Alternate
IV) on Shadyside, Westmore and Curtis in
the N.W. 1/4 of Section 10, T 1 S. , R. 9
E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
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as described in said statement, and to defray
the cost of such improvement by special assess-
ment upon the property especially benefited
in proportion to the benefits derived or
to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for
said improvement as set forth in said statement
dated October 8, 1984,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such
improvement is $729,092 94 or $175,505 88,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement
shall be paid for in part by special assess-
ments on the property benefited thereby and
in part by the City at large, in proportions
hereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense
of said improvement to be borne and paid
by the City shall be 15% of paving ($97,288.94)
and 100% of drainage ($80,50or 15% of
paving ($24,945 88) and 100% of drainage
($9,200) and that the balance of said cost
and expense of said public improvement amount-
ing to 85% of paving ($551 ,304) or 85% of
paving ($141 ,360) shall be borne and paid
by special assessments on all lands and
premises in the special assessment district
as herein established in proportion to the
benefits to be derived therefrom,
(7) determine that assessments made for such
improvement may be paid in ten (10) annual
installments together with interest thereon
on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing
the land and premises upon which special
assessments shall be levied as follows
Lots 1 through 66, 99 through 108, 130 through
148, 168 through 281 and 283 through 343
of Garden Grove Subdivision,
and
Lots 775b1 , 775b2, 776a3 and 776a4 of Super-
visor's Livonia Plat No 13
and
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Lots 39, 82 and 83 of Green Brier Estates
Subdivision
and
Lots 1 through 9 of Ajluni Subdivision
and
Bureau of Taxation Parcels 10V1 ,bblalal ,blcl ,
IOBBlala2,b2,c2, IOBBlala3,b3,c3, IOBBIald,
IOBBIale, 1OBB1a2, 10BB1b, 10882, IODDlala,
10DD1b1 ,BB2a, and 10DD2b1 , 10U2a1 and 10U2a2
and
Lots 71a,72a,73a,74a,75a1 and
77b1 ,78a,79a,80a81a of Argyle Park Subdivision
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed
to prepare a special assessment roll including
all lots and parcels of land within the above
district designated by the Council and to
assess to each such lot or parcel of land
such relative portions of the whole sum to
be levied against all lands in the special
assessment district as the special benefits
to such lots or parcels of land bear to the
total benefit of all land and also to enter
upon such roll the amount which has been
assessed to the City at large, all in accor-
dance with the determination of the City
Council , and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the
City Assessor shall attach thereto the certifi-
cate required by the provisions of Section
3 08.100 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, of the City of Livonia and file
the same with the City Clerk who thereupon
is directed to present the same to the City
Council prior to the holding of the second
public hearing thereon required by Section
3.08.110 of the said Code
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
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#1043-84 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed
with the City Clerk a statement dated October 8, 1984 on
all matters required by Section 3 08 060 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing
having been held thereon on November 28, 1984, after due
notice as required by Section 3.08.070 of said Code, and
after careful consideration having been given to all such
matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section
3 08 080 of said Code•
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all
respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting
of 28' wide full-depth asphalt with mountable
asphalt curbs (Alternate III) or approximately
4" of asphalt on the existing roadway (Alter-
nate IV) on Fairfield, from Six Mile Road
to Curtis in the S W 1/4 of Section 10,
T. 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, as described in said state-
ment, and to defray the cost of such improve-
ment by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited in proportion to the
benefits derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for
said improvement as set forth in said statement
dated October 8, 1984,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such
improvement is $231 ,035 26 or $58,595 07,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement
shall be paid for in part by special assess-
ments on the property benefited thereby and
in part by the City at large, in proportions
hereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense
of said improvement to be borne and paid
by the City shall be 15% of paving ($32,209.41 )
and 100% of drainage ($16,305.85) or 15%
of paving ($8,258 82) and 100% of drainage
($3,536.25) and that the balance of said
cost and expense of said public improvement
amounting to 85% of paving ($182,520) or
85% of paving ($46,800) shall be borne and
paid by special assessments on all lands
and premises in the special assessment district
as herein established in proportion to the
benefits to be derived therefrom,
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(7) determine that assessments made for such
improvement may be paid in ten (10) annual
installments together with interest thereon
on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing
the land and premises upon which special
assessments shall be levied as follows.
Lots 11 thru 14, and 17 thru 60 of Green
Brier Estates Subdivision.
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed
to prepare a special assessment roll including
all lots and parcels of land within the above
district designated by the Council and to
assess to each such lot or parcel of land
such relative portions of the whole sum to
be levied against all lands in the special
assessment district as the special benefits
to such lots or parcels of land bear to the
total benefit of all land and also to enter
upon such roll the amount which has been
assessed to the City at large, all in accor-
dance with the determination of the City
Council , and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the
City Assessor shall attach thereto the certifi-
cate required by the provisions of Section
3.08.100 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, of the City of Livonia and file
the same with the City Clerk who thereupon
is directed to present the same to the City
Council prior to the holding of the second
public hearing thereon required by Section
3 08.110 of the said Code
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS. None
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
#1044-84 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed
with the City Clerk a statement dated October 8, 1984 on
all matters required by Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia
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Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing
having been held thereon on November 28, 1984, after due
notice as required by Section 3.08.070 of said Code, and
after careful consideration having been given to all such
matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section
3.08.080 of said Code:
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all
respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting
of 28' wide full-depth asphalt with mountable
curbs (Alternate III ) or approximately 4"
of asphalt on existing roadway (Alternate
IV) on Fairfield and Mayfield Drives, south
of Six Mile Road, in the N.W. 1/4 of Section
15, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, as described in said state-
ment, and to defray the cost of such improve-
ment by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited in proportion to the
benefits derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for
said improvement as set forth in said statement
dated October 8, 1984,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such
improvement is $342,295.92 or $77,524 49,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement
shall be paid for in part by special assess-
ments on the property benefited thereby and
in part by the City at large, in proportions
hereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense
of said improvement to be borne and paid
by the City shall be 15% of paving ($43,283 12)
and 100% of drainage ($53,741 80) or 15%
of paving ($11 ,098.24) and 100% of drainage
($3,536 25) and that the balance of said
cost and expense of said public improvement
amounting to 85% of paving ($245,271 ) or
85% of paving ($62,890) shall be borne and
paid by special assessments on all lands
and premises in the special assessment district
as herein established in proportion to the
benefits to be derived therefrom,
Imo (7) determine that assessments made for such
improvement may be paid in ten (10) annual
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installments together with interest thereon
on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing
the land and premises upon which special
assessments shall be levied as follows
Lots 106 thru 117, 118a3, 127, 130 thru 152
of Green Brier Estates Subdivision No. 2.
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed
to prepare a special assessment roll including
all lots and parcels of land within the above
district designated by the Council and to
assess to each such lot or parcel of land
such relative portions of the whole sum to
be levied against all lands in the special
assessment district as the special benefits
to such lots or parcels of land bear to the
total benefit of all land and also to enter
upon such roll the amount which has been
assessed to the City at large, all in accor-
dance with the determination of the City
Council , and
(10) That upon the completion of said roll the
City Assessor shall attach thereto the certifi-
cate required by the provisions of Section
3 08.100 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, of the City of Livonia and file
the same with the City Clerk who thereupon
is directed to present the same to the City
Council prior to the holding of the second
public hearing thereon required by Section
3.08.110 of the said Code
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#1045-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
dated November 26, 1984, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Seavey Corporation, 563 College
Avenue, Holland, Michigan 48423, for supplying the Parks
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and Recreation Department with playground equipment at
tra various park sites for the estimated prices bid which are
in the total amount of $36,850, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received which meets specifications,
further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize
the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $36,850 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES McCann, Feenstra , Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS. None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
it was
11046-84 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
dated November 26, 1984, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the Bid of Classrooms Inc. , dba C R.
Equipment Sales, 1100 E Jolly, Lansing, Michigan 48910,
for supplying the Parks and Recreation Department with
retractable bleachers at Eddie Edgar Arena for the price
of $63,937.00, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received and meets all specifications, further, the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of a sum not to exceed $63,937 00 from the Unexpended Fund
Balance Account for this purpose
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
11047-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Personnel Director dated November 9, 1984, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by
the Mayor and which transmits a resolution adopted by the
Civil Service Commission on September 27, 1984 wherein
it is recommended that a salary increase be authorized
for greenskeepers of $ 16 per hour, retroactive to December
1 , 1983, the Council does hereby determine to concur in
and approve of such action
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS None
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On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1048-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Personnel Director dated November 20, 1984, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by
the Mayor with regard to a request from Mrs Sharon E.
Osborn, Clerk-Typist II, of the Livonia Housing Commission,
requesting service credit for her temporary employment
in the Work Experience Coordinator classification under
the City of Livonia CETA Program, for the period of September
5, 1974 to October 31 , 1977, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to grant and approve this request for seniority credit,
for retirement purposes only, in the manner and form herein
submitted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#1049-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Clerk dated November 16, 1984 with regard
to an offer to purchase, submitted by the City of Garden
City for two (2) Shoup voting machines, #42593 and #21221 ,
in the amount of $150.00 each, for a grant total of $300.00,
the Council does hereby accept this offer and does, there-
fore, authorize the sale of the aforesaid machines to the
City of Garden City for the sum of $300.00, based upon
the understanding that the City of Livonia makes no
warranties or guarantees as to the condition or future
serviceability of these machines
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, Bishop
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1050-84 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 255 of the Public
Acts of 1978, as amended, this Council has the authority
to establish commercial redevelopment districts within
the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the
establishment of a commercial redevelopment district encom-
passing land situated in the City of Livonia comprised
of an area which is designated as being Wonderland Shopping
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Center Venture Limited Partnership, c/o Schostak Brothers
& Company, Inc. , 17515 West Nine Mile Road, Southfield,
Michigan 48075, more particularly described in Exhibit
A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein,
which area is hereinafter referred to as "City of Livonia
Commercial Redevelopment District No 1", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified
mail to Wonderland Shopping Center Venture Limited Partner-
ship, c/o Schostak Brothers & Company, Inc. of the Council 's
pending action on this resolution and of its right to a
hearing on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia
Commercial Redevelopment District No 1 , and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested
owners, residents and taxpayers in the Livonia area of
a public hearing on the establishment of the proposed City
of Livonia Commercial Redevelopment District No 1 , and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 1984 a public hearing
was held on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia
Commercial Redevelopment District No 1 , at which time
Wonderland Shopping Center Venture Limited Partnership
and other taxpayers and residents of the City of Livonia
had an opportunity to be heard (a copy of the statements
both written and oral made at such hearing being on file
with this City Council ) and a representative of Wonderland
Shopping Center Venture Limited Partnership attended said
hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing
on behalf of the said persons,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council
of Livonia as follows:
1 . A Commercial Redevelopment District is hereby estab-
lished, such district to consist of the area
described in Exhibit A, attached hereto.
2. Such Commercial Redevelopment District is hereby
designated as the "City of Livonia Commercial Re-
development District No 1 "
EXHIBIT A
Part of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section
35, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan described as follows
Beginning at a point distant N 89°49'46" W. 646 00
ft, along the North line of Section 35, and S.
0°10'14" W 60.00 ft, from the Northeast Corner
of Section 35 and proceeding thence S. 0°10'14"
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W. 830.00 ft, thence S. 89°49'45" E. , 593 54 ft;
thence S. 0°18'53" E. , 429 06 ft, thence N. 89°51 '00"
W 1961 .33 ft, thence N 0°10'14" E. 1259.75 ft;
thence S. 89°49'46" E 1364.15 ft to the point
of beginning, and
Part of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section
35, T. 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan described as follows.
Beginning at a point distant N 89°49'46" W. 2010.15
ft and S 0°10' 14" W. 1111 85 ft from the Northeast
Corner of said Section 35, thence S. 0°10'14" W.
207 90 ft, thence N 89°51 'W 598 21 ft, thence
North 0°14'03" E. 354 78 ft, thence S 89°49'46"
E. 537.75 ft, thence S. 11°24'45" E. 149.72 ft;
thence S. 89°51 ' E 30 ft to the point of beginning.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
11051-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
the Council President dated November 16, 1984, the Council
does hereby approve the following dates for City Council
Meetings for the month of January, 1985.
8 PM January 7 Study Meeting
8 PM January 16 Regular Meeting
8 PM January 21 Study Meeting
8 PM January 30 Regular Meeting
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
01052-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated November 15, 1984, from the Department of Law trans-
mitting for Council acceptance three (3) Grants of Easement,
more particularly described as:
(1 ) Grant of Easement dated October 11 , 1984, executed by Clara
DeNapoli , a single woman, for.
The East portion of Lot 91 measuring 11 .0
feet on the North property line and 36.0
feet on the South property line of the follow-
ing described parcel :
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Lot 91 , B E. Taylor's Schoolcraft Manor Sub-
division No. 2, being a subdivision of the
West 1/2 of Section 23, T 1 S , R 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan (Bureau
of Taxation Parcel 23e91 )
(2) Grant of Easement dated October 11 , 1984, executed
by Alfred DeNapoli , a single man, for:
The East portion of Lot 91 measuring 11 .0
feet on the North property line and 36.0
feet on the South property line of the
following described parcel
Lot 91 , B.E. Taylor's Schoolcraft Manor Sub-
division No. 2, being a subdivision of the
West 1/2 of Section 23, T 1 S. , R. 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan (Bureau
of Taxation Parcel 23e91 )
(3) Grant of Easement dated October 11 , 1984, executed
by Theodore DeNapoli , a single man, for.
The East portion of Lot 91 measuring 11 .0
feet on the North property line and 36.0
feet on the South property line of the follow-
ing described parcel :
Lot 91 , B.E. Taylor's Schoolcraft Manor Sub-
division No 2, being a subdivision of the
West 1/2 of Section 23, T. 1 S , R 9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan (Bureau
of Taxation Parcel 23e91 )
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia accept the aforesaid Grants of Easement and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded
in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of
this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1053-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
dated November 27, 1984 from the Department of Law,
transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement
more particularly described as
Grant of Easement dated November 20, 1984, executed
by Louis S. Fowler, Jr. , President of Accent Building
Company, Inc. , a Michigan Corporation, for
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A twenty (20) foot wide easement, the center line
of said easement being more particularly described
as follows
Commencing at the southeast lot corner of Lot 8,
Shaffmaster's Parkside Estates Subdivision, as
recorded in Liber 68, Page 90, Wayne County Records,
said subdivision being a part of the N W 1/4 of
Section 32, T 1 S. , R. 9 E. , Livonia Township
(now City of Livonia) , Wayne County, Michigan,
and proceeding thence N. 0°00'20" East along the
East lot line of said Lot 8, 52 feet to the POINT
OF BEGINNING of the center line of said twenty
(20) foot wide easement, thence southwesterly to
the POINT OF ENDING of said easement on the southerly
lot line of Lot 8, said point lying 49 feet
northwesterly along the South lot line of said
Lot 8 from the southeast lot corner of Lot 8
the Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City
of Livonia, accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement and
the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded
in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
11054-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated November 28, 1984,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 848-84, transmitting
for Council acceptance a quit claim deed dated January
26, 1984, executed by Thelma M Brown, conveying to the
City certain property described as follows:
The South 15 feet of the following parcel of land
Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
being a part of the South 1/2 of Section 5, T 1 S. ,
R. 9 E , more particularly described as
Part of the S.W. 1/4 of Section 5, T. 1 S , R. 9 E ,
beginning S. 89°14' 30" E. 1 ,893 13 ft and N 0°22'
E. 33 ft from the S W 1/4 corner of Section 5, thence
N. 0°22' E. 105 feet, thence S 89°14'30" E 55 feet,
thence S 38°53'10" E 72 70 ft , thence S 0°22' W.
49.02 ft. , thence No. 89°14'30" W. 101 feet to the
point of beginning (05FlalF2ala) - Seven Mile Road
right-of-way.
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the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid quit claim
deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the
same recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds and
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, further, the City Assessor
is hereby requested to have this property removed from
the tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and tax
exempt
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#1055-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated November 29, 1984,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 847-84, transmitting
for Council acceptance a quit claim deed dated November
29, 1983, executed by Naomi Ruth Clark, conveying to the
City certain property described as follows.
The South 60 feet of the following parcel of land
Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
being a part of the South 1/2 of Section 5, T. 1 S ,
R. 9 E , more particularly described as
That part of the S.W 1/4 of Section 5, described as
beginning at a point on the S line of said section
distant E. 1994 13 feet from the S W corner of Section
5 and proceeding thence N 230 58 feet, thence S 68°59'
E. 68.56 feet, thence S 206 0 feet to the S. line
of Section 5, thence W along said line 64 0 feet to
the point of beginning (O5F2b) - Seven Mile Road
right-of-way
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid quit claim
deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the
same recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds and
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, further, the City Assessor
is hereby requested to have this property removed from
the tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and tax
exempt
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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11056-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated November 28, 1984, sub-
mitted pursuant to Council Resolution 846-84, transmitting
for Council acceptance quit claim deeds dated November
8, 1983, executed by Rhea L. Wood, survivor of herself
and her deceased husband, Elmo T Wood, conveying to the
City certain property described as follows.
The South 60 feet of the following parcel of land
Land in the City of Livonia , Wayne County, Michigan,
being a part of the South 1/2 of Section 5, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E. , more particularly described as
The S. 396 feet of the W 82 50 feet of the E.
330 feet of the W 1/2 of the W. 1/2 of the S.E.
1/4 of Section 5 (05H2a1a) Seven Mile Road right-
of-way.
and
The South 60 feet of the following parcel of land.
Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
being a part of the South 1/2 of Section 5, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E , more particularly described as.
The S 1 .50 acres of the E 1/2 of the W. 1/2 of
the S 1/2 of the W 40 acres of the S E 1/4 of
Section 5. (05H1a1 ) Seven Mile Road right-of-way.
the Council does hereby determine, for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, to accept the aforesaid quit claim
deeds and the City Clerk is hereby requested to have the
same recorded with the Wayne County Register of Deeds and
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, further, the City Assessor
is hereby requested to have this property removed from
the tax rolls and to show the same as City-owned and tax
exempt.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann,
and unanimously adopted, it was
11057-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated December 3,
1984, with respect to a request from Arbor Drugs, Inc. ,
for transfer of ownership of 1984 SDD license only from
Quik Pik Food Stores, Inc. and transfer location from 38675
Ann Arbor, Livonia, MI. 48150, Wayne County, to be held
in conjunction with existing SDM licensed business located
at 29553 W. Five Mile, Livonia, MI . 48154, Wayne County,
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the Council does hereby recommend that the Liquor Control
Commission deny the said request inasmuch as this application
would be in violation of and in noncompliance with the
requirements prescribed by the Livonia Zoning Ordinance
543, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unani-
mously adopted, this 1 ,044th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 9.45 p m , December 10, 1984.
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ROBERT F. NASH, CITY CL RK