Joseph R. Karlichek

The meeting agenda includes a proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and the presentation of various department reports, financial statements, and administrative filings. Business items for consideration include a zoning audit proposal, a budget amendment resolution, and a professional services contract. Additionally, the council will address a vacancy on the Election Commission and provide an opportunity for public comment.

The board received a presentation from Wade Trim regarding Zoning Audit findings and requested a follow-up proposal. Key business actions included the formal selection of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, and ZBA representative. The board also conducted a review of the by-laws with no changes requested and received a staff report from the City Manager concerning the Capital Improvement Plan, budget planning, and future scheduling.

This Montrose Community Housing Study examines housing needs, assets, affordability, and accessibility within the City of Montrose and Montrose Charter Township, analyzing demographics, housing characteristics, land use, infrastructure, supply, demand, and community perceptions. It identifies a projected need for approximately 420 new housing units by 2040, prioritizing diversified housing types. The study provides planning recommendations across four key areas: expanding new housing development, ensuring accessibility and affordability, promoting rehabilitation and preservation, and fostering sustainable development. These strategies aim to increase housing supply, choice, and affordability, aligning with broader state and regional housing goals.

This Capital Improvement Plan serves as a multi-year planning instrument to identify capital project needs, funding sources, and to facilitate coordinated improvements for the City of Montrose. The plan focuses on maintaining and improving key infrastructure systems, including Major Streets, Local Streets, Stormwater, Water, Wastewater, and General Infrastructure. Its objectives are to ensure timely repair and replacement of aging assets, provide certainty for public investments, identify economical financing, incorporate public input, and ensure development is consistent with the City's master plan and financial resources.

The agenda focuses on presentations regarding downtown streetlighting and the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. Key items include a discussion on amending the by-laws concerning the removal of board members and planning for a community garden. Additionally, the meeting involves committee reports, including an event committee update, and a report from the City Manager regarding the Streetscape Project.