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East Lansing City Council Meeting Recap 11/28/23

East Lansing City Council Meeting Recap 11/28/23


** Thanks for reading!
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The East Lansing City Council Recap is sent after regular, discussion-only and special City Council meetings. View the 2023 meeting schedule (https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/997/2023-Meeting-Dates) and the 2024 meeting schedule (https://cityofeastlansing.com/DocumentCenter/View/14120/2024-City-Council-meeting-schedule-PDF) . Readers are encouraged to contact the East Lansing City Manager's Office with questions at (517) 319-6920.

The City of East Lansing occupies the ancestral, traditional and contemporary lands of the Anishinaabeg – Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi peoples land ceded in the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw.


** Highlights from the Nov. 28 Meeting
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The East Lansing City Council met on Tuesday, Nov. 28 at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC) for a special regular meeting.

During communications from the Mayor and Councilmembers, Councilmember Dana Watson welcomed new Michigan State University football coach Jonathan Smith and said that she had attended the East Lansing High School football team's game against Muskegon. East Lansing Mayor George Brookover reminded community members that he can be reached via the two telephone numbers listed for him on the website and that he has an office where people can come see him.

During the City Manager's Report, East Lansing City Manager Robert Belleman congratulated Marie Wicks who has officially been named as the permanent City Clerk. Wicks had been serving in an interim capacity since her return to City employment earlier this year.


** 4.1 Annual Deer Management Presentation
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Watch this part of the meeting (https://youtu.be/Hn1T39V_Pf0?t=8377) . Staff was joined by Dr. Alexa Warwick from the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University. Together, they provided background on the deer management program in the City and information about best practices as well as data from resident surveys, trail cameras and rates of deer-vehicle collisions. Councilmember Mark Meadows moved approval, seconded with a friendly amendment by Mayor Brookover. The motion passed 4-to-1 with Councilmember Erik Altmann voting against the motion. View the Agenda Item Report (https://cityofeastlansing.civicweb.net/document/365391/Annual%20Deer%20Management%20Presentation.pdf?handle=7D8EC7AAD3584DB38561EC210ADF1672) .



** 4.2 Approval of Policy Resolution 2023-12
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Watch this part of the meeting (https://youtu.be/Hn1T39V_Pf0?t=13503) . Policy Resolution 2023-12 is an amendment to Clinton County's solid waste management plan related to Granger's desire to expand the landfill. The Clinton County Board of Commissioners has adopted the amendment; for it to take effect, it needs the support of 67% of the county's municipalities. The City of East Lansing's Commission on the Environment has reviewed the request and voted unanimously to recommend Council adopt a resolution approving the amendments to the county plan. Councilmember Meadows moved approval, seconded by Councilmember Altmann. The motion passed 4-to-1 with Mayor Brookover voting against the motion. View the Agenda Item Report (https://cityofeastlansing.civicweb.net/document/365402/Approve%20Policy%20Resolution%202023-12,%20an%20Amendment.pdf?handle=7C2FF4ABD14C40BDA392619FF78C9C03) .



** 4.3 Discussion of Board & Commission Assignments
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Watch this part of the meeting (https://youtu.be/Hn1T39V_Pf0?t=14120) . Council discussed assignments to the various boards and commissions within the City as well as regionally, setting liaison assignments. View the agenda item report (https://cityofeastlansing.civicweb.net/document/365164/Discussion%20of%20Board%20and%20Commission%20Assignments.pdf?handle=68331CD34E3B48F29000913738F36E52) .

Council was adjourned at 10:52 p.m.


** Other Items
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1. Council approved the following appointments or reappointments to Boards and Commissions:
+ Reena Natla to the East Lansing Youth Commission for a full term ending October 24, 2024
+ Amear Ahmed to the East Lansing Youth Commission for a full term ending October 24, 2024
+ Gerrit Garcia to the East Lansing Youth Commission for a full term ending October 24, 2024
+ Mila Thompson to the East Lansing Youth Commission for a full term ending October 24, 2024
+ Gabrielle-Samantha Sewavi to the East Lansing Youth Commission for a full term ending October 24, 2024
+ Elizabeth Ahlin to the East Lansing Youth Commission for a full term ending October 24, 2024
+ Nala Noel to the East Lansing Youth Commission for a full term ending October 24, 2024
+ Jim Levande to the Seniors Commission for a partial term ending December 31, 2023
+ Jim Levande to the Seniors Commission for a full term ending on December 31, 2026
+ Jim Batterson to the Seniors Commission for a partial term ending December 31, 2025
+ Allie Siarto to the Arts Commission for a full term ending on December 31, 2026
+ Kath Edsall to the East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission for a full term ending on December 31, 2026
+ Robin Etchison to the East Lansing Independent Police Oversight Commission for a full term ending on December 31, 2026
2. Council set a public hearing for the Jan. 9, 2024 regular City Council meeting to consider a site plan and special use permit for the proposed reconstruction of a gas station at 100 E. Saginaw St. View the agenda item report (https://cityofeastlansing.civicweb.net/document/365266/Set%20a%20public%20hearing%20for%20the%20January%209,%202024%20re.pdf?handle=D789E470AB264CB3B943BA3B7D057FDF) .
3. Council set a public hearing for the Jan. 9, 2024 City Council regular meeting to consider a request by the Lansing Board of Water & Light to rezone 683 Stoddard Ave. from R-2 to C, and a site plan for the proposed reuse of the obsolete substation at that address as a utility employee training center. View the agenda item report (https://cityofeastlansing.civicweb.net/document/365369/Set%20a%20public%20hearing%20for%20the%20January%209,%202024%20Ci.pdf?handle=D426E3D4F2024A0881E5D618FA13A834) .
4. Council a public hearing for the Jan. 9, 2024 City Council regular meeting to consider a request by Mister Car Wash for a site plan and special use at 2110 Merritt Road to construct an approximately 6,500 sq. ft. car wash building, associated parking and vacuums. View the agenda item report (https://cityofeastlansing.civicweb.net/document/365371/Set%20a%20public%20hearing%20for%20the%20January%209,%202024%20Ci.pdf?handle=E0AC2C6BD8C74FD3829F99352E3CEE01) .
5. Council set a public hearing for the Jan. 9, 2024 City Council regular meeting to consider a request by Michael Zawacki to rezone the parcel at 730 Grove St. from R-2 Medium-Density Single Family Residential to RM-32 City Center Multiple Family Residential. View the agenda item report (https://cityofeastlansing.civicweb.net/document/365373/Set%20a%20public%20hearing%20for%20the%20January%209,%202024%20Ci.pdf?handle=494E19BFBA1943FAAB8DD3635B08971F) .

To learn more about all items discussed during the meeting, view the Agenda Packet (https://cityofeastlansing.civicweb.net/document/365510/) .
Next Meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 5


** Additional Information
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East Lansing City Council meetings take place at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road at 7 p.m. A remote option for viewing the meetings and providing public comment is offered via the City's public meeting portal (https://cityofeastlansing.civicweb.net/Portal/) . The number to call in for public comment is posted at the top of each meeting agenda.

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