Steven J. Cohen

The agenda focuses on several key items including the appointment of a new member to the Planning Commission, the purchase of ballistic plates for the Police Department, and a contract extension for food and beverage services at Fieldstone Golf Club. Other notable discussions involve budget amendments for the downtown parking structure addition, the purchase of new computer equipment for the Community Development Department, and administrative updates regarding liquor license renewals and municipal parking lot projects.

The agenda for the meeting includes several key items regarding a City-initiated proposal for Auburn Hills Downtown Municipal Parking Lots. This involves a Public Hearing and Recommendation to City Council for the Rezoning of 3157 Auburn Road from B-2 (General Business District) to D (Downtown District). The second part of the petition concerns a Recommendation to City Council for Site Plan approval to construct these municipal parking lots on portions of 3157 Auburn Road and vacant land at the northeast corner of Churchill Road and Auburn Road. The agenda also lists approval of the previous minutes from February 4, 2026, and a New Business item regarding a potential motion to amend the By-Laws to start future meetings at 6:00 p.m. A communication item mentions a Board and Commission Member Training Session scheduled for March 25, 2026.

This 2025 Annual Report for the Auburn Hills Fire Department details the department's operations, achievements, and statistics for the year. It also highlights the department's strategic direction, guided by its mission to serve, support, and protect the community, and its vision to be a cohesive team delivering excellent service. The strategic focus, developed from 2024 workshops, centers on four key goals: improving service delivery, building a better culture, enhancing training programs, and stabilizing staffing.

Key discussions during the meeting included the confirmation of John Young's reappointment to the Downtown Development Authority and the introduction of new Downtown Engagement Specialists. Under the consent agenda, the council acted to adopt an updated Fire Department Fee Schedule and approved the installation of a 250-year Historical Marker in Aaron Webster Cemetery. New business focused on approving a Special Land Use Permit for Concraft, Inc., allowing for the outside and overnight storage of up to fourteen commercial vehicles, subject to specific conditions. Council members also provided comments regarding downtown area lighting, sidewalk shoveling, snow piling near the river, and downtown patrol.

The council addressed numerous administrative and operational items, including the appointment of a member to the Planning Commission and the approval of various procurements such as ballistic plates and computer equipment for multiple departments. Agreements and contracts were reviewed, including a food and beverage services extension, a water service contract amendment, a water master plan update, and a dry cleaning services agreement. The meeting also included deliberations on the renewal of liquor licenses, the rezoning of property for municipal parking, and the approval of ballot language regarding city charter amendments and millage for fire and emergency medical services. A closed session was held to discuss property acquisition.