Derek Morton

The Planning Commission meeting agenda included discussions on several development reviews, such as wireless communication tower amendments, site condominium proposals, and special use permit amendments for residential and industrial projects. The commission also addressed administrative reports, zoning ordinance amendments regarding mobile food units and intensive industrial facilities, and updates from recent planning conferences. Topics of interest included traffic and connectivity strategies, property rezonings, and potential moratorium procedures for zoning ordinances.

The board meeting agenda included considerations for a TraffiCloud software subscription renewal, a bid for the Grand Traverse Commons North Trail Loop, an Employee Handbook update, and the Cass Road cleanup estimate. Public hearings were scheduled for the Copper Ridge PUD Major Amendment, a Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding Mixed-Use Suburban and Mobile Food Vending Units, a Mobile Food Vending Unit Licensing Ordinance, and the granting of a Revocable Electric Service Franchise agreement to Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, Inc. Additional business included resolutions supporting Opportunity Zone designation, engineering services for the McCrae Hill Road storage tank expansion, and a contract for Buffalo Ridge Trail treatments.

The board discussed several items including the approval of financial bills for the General Fund, Developer's Escrow, and utilities. They considered invoices for work at the Red Drive booster station, the introduction of an Electric Service Franchise Ordinance, and an appointment to the Joint Recreational Authority. Additionally, the agenda covered reports from various departments, consideration of bids for the Grand Traverse Commons North Trail Loop and the US-31 Pressure Reducing Valve Station Project, the adoption of new policies regarding background checks and vehicle use, the creation of a performance development program, and cost-sharing for the Franke Road sidewalk.

The meeting includes updates on the Capital Improvements Program following the bid opening and an analysis and discussion regarding park rental fees. The agenda also incorporates commissioner reports, staff updates from the Parks Steward, and reports from the Planning Department.

The board meeting agenda includes the consideration of the investment policy for annual approval, a major amendment to the Copper Ridge PUD, and various zoning and licensing ordinance amendments related to mixed-use and mobile food vending units. Other business involves a public hearing for a service charge in lieu of taxes for workforce housing, the potential formation of a community development committee, and discussions regarding Red Drive. New business topics feature the establishment of a steering committee for the South Airport Road at Logan's Landing, a presentation on a drinking water state revolving fund project plan, consideration of bids for site development and trail construction, and the review of a contract termination invoice.