Amy Baranski

Mister Car Wash monument sign variance at 34625 Utica Road

No direct cost to the city; delay pushes the car wash's opening sign installation further down the construction schedule.

Stephens Park concept plan

Design services contract costs weren't detailed, but the project has been years in the making.

Senior Activity Center extended hours launch

Requires funding a full-time staff position in next year's budget.

Recreation Commission board size and quorum

Loyal Friends Childcare expansion to 14 children

No city cost — the operator privately invested in a state-approved egress window and basement buildout to expand.

America 250 celebrations and summer events

Registration is $10 single / $20 family, with sponsor Winkler Iron and Metal underwriting the event.

14 Mile Road sewer, drainage, and flooding concerns

Roughly $7 million estimated for sewer rehab — plus a possible $500,000-a-year dedicated stormwater fund under discussion.

New Fraser Public Library Bond

Roughly $7.5 million bond, paid back from the existing library millage, not the city general fund.

Updated Zoning Ordinance adopted

The planner adjusted his office hours to Planning Commission meeting days, saving taxpayers money on multiple trips.

Kratom Sales Ban

Minimal direct cost; publication and enforcement costs absorbed by administration.

Flock safety cameras contract

Sidewalk Repair Costs and Tree Damage Policy

Homeowners can be invoiced for repairs, which become unpaid liens on their taxes.

Where meeting notices get published

About $250 per public hearing notice to add Chronicle publication.

Public safety leadership and Cornell University civil case

Senior bus service expansion to Fridays

Tiger trips priced at $80–$90 per senior, sold out.

Volunteer group community activities

About $4,500 raised for community programs, the event's best result yet.

Rec department budget request: staffing, hours, and software

Roughly $10,600 up front plus about $5,000 a year, which commissioners argue pays for itself by recouping event costs.

Baseball field renovations and future rentals

Field renovations plus extra part-time staffing and DPW help would all cost money the department says it doesn't have.

Cyril Avenue street and storm sewer condition

Street work is planned; adding storm drain replacement could add thousands of dollars but may avoid repeat costs.

Warfield Greens Golf Course development question

The rezoning protects the family's sale prospects and keeps the property on the tax rolls rather than risking a nonprofit buyer.

Amend agenda to add closed session item 13B

Approve agenda as amended

Approve consent agenda

Enter closed session — collective bargaining strategy

Enter closed session 13A — written legal opinion

Enter closed session 13B — written legal opinion

Adjournment

Recommendation of City of Roseville for building services

Recommendation of Wade Trim and Giffels Webster for planning services

Motion to add McKenna to the planning services recommendation

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Agenda – October 6, 2026

Approval of Minutes – September 1, 2026

Fraser Area Pet Sanctuary proposal

Adjournment

Approval of Agenda

Consent Agenda

Closed Session — Collective Bargaining Strategy

FY26-27 Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Program Contract Award

Top-Mounted Hood Air Deflector for Leaf Trailer

Amend agenda to add closed session item 13B

Enter closed session — collective bargaining strategy

Fee Schedule Amendment — Home-Based Business License Fee

Library Bond Proposal — Notice of Intent to Issue Bonds

Believes the scaled-down plan is better than inaction; listens to the experts on the building's condition.

Closed session on legal opinions

approve the Consent Agenda as presented

approve Amendment No. 5 to the Water Service Contract between the Great Lakes Water Authority and the City of Fraser, contingent upon final review by the City Attorney

end the moratorium on shipping containers and car washes once the new Zoning Ordinance takes effect

excuse Councilmember Amy Baranski

approve the updated Zoning Ordinance for the City of Fraser as submitted

approve the agenda as presented

authorize City Administration to begin negotiations to enter a contract with Blue Water Solutions for the procurement & installation of water meters for a multi-year installation program

approve a three-year service contract with HydroCorp for Commercial Cross Connection Control Program Services in the amount of $90,687.80

directing the City Manager and Legal to proceed as discussed in the Closed Session

remove item E. Water Meter Replacement Recommendation of Award and replace it with Purchase of Polaris Ranger XP for the Public Safety Department.

approve the agenda as amended.

approve the consent agenda.

appoint Darlene Davies-Warner to the Fraser Historical Commission for a 4 year term ending June 30th, 2030.

approve the FY 2025-2026 Budget Amendments

approve the purchase of the Polaris Ranger XP Crew 1000 for the Department of Public Safety with the funds to come from the Ambulance Fund, and if not then from the Gambling Forfieture fund.

on item #4 to revert Warfield Golf Course to the original split zoning of Recreational in the back and Commercial in front.

leave the Industrial Park zoning as General Industrial.

approve the quote from C&S SOLUTIONS INC. and authorize the purchase of the RD 8200SG 5-watt kit (locator) in the amount of $15,870.99.

approve the proposal from Anderson Overhead Door to replace the exterior vestibule glass doors at Senior Housing in the amount of $9,770.00.

approve contract (customer order form) with BS&A in the amount of $266,070.00 with additional travel expenses billed per BS&A’s standard rates.

approve Resolution #2026-009 to set water and sewer rates for FY 2026-2027.

Approve Resolution 2026-010 CLEMIS Authority Interlocal Agreement as presented.

adjourn the meeting at 10:38pm

approve the quote for the purchase of AV equipment for the City Council Chambers from Advanced Lighting and Sound at a cost not to exceed $10,000.

enter into closed session with the City Attorney to consider written legal opinions exempt from discussion or disclosure

Amend agenda: remove water meter award, add Polaris Ranger purchase

approve Resolution 2026-005 FY 2026-2027 Budget and Millage General Appropriations Act

promote Rob Nagle to the position of Captain upon the union's ratification of the collective bargaining agreement

approve the agenda for the May 14th meeting

approve the Consent Agenda

enter into Closed Session for the purpose of a discussion with legal counsel regarding negotiations related to a collective bargaining agreement

ratify the collective bargaining agreement with the Fraser Lieutenants Association

approve the recommendation of the Recreation Commission to appoint Wendy Radke for a seat on the Recreation Commission with a term ending December 31, 2029

approve agreement with Macomb County for the Drain Maintenance Match Program in the amount of $10,000

approve a Local Governing Body Resolution for Charitable Gaming License for Motor City Youth Development

approve the budget amendments as requested

approve Resolution 2026-006 FY 2026-2027 Determination of Police and Fire Special Assessment District

approve the FY 2026-2027 Fee Schedule with the removal of amusement device fees and request of a full review of the ambulance fees within 60 days

authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with Yeo & Yeo as presented

approve the Change of Control amendment to the Priority Waste contract

enter into closed session to consult with City Attorney to consider written legal opinions exempt from discussion or disclosure

direct City Attorney to proceed as discussed in Closed Session

adjourn the meeting at 9:56pm

Resolution 2026-005 — FY 2026-2027 Budget and Millage General Appropriations Act

Objects to taxing residents while the city holds $3 million above its 25% reserve requirement.

Resolution 2026-006 — Police and Fire Special Assessment District

Opposes the levy on fiduciary grounds, not opposition to police.