The Public Meeting Index

The Planning and Zoning Board met on October 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM to consider three quasi-judicial items, a postponement, and public requests. The board approved all three development applications (Park Tower at Broken Sound, 520 Forsyth Gym, and The Sanborn) with conditions, postponed the Goldin Residence variance to December 3, 2026, and heard public concerns about the interpretation of height limits for single-family homes in R1 districts. Consent Calendar - Minutes of September 3, 2026: Approved unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Public requests on R1 height limits (Section 28-342): Five residents spoke against the construction of three-story homes with livable space above 25 feet in barrier island neighborhoods (Coconut Road, Spanish River Road). They argued that Ordinance 5086 (2009) only permitted sloped roof elements up to 35 feet for architectural variety, not habitable space. Speakers cited a zoning board member’s (Camejo) earlier comments that the exception was never intended to increase bulk or allow a third story. They urged the board to uphold the code and deny any permits that allow livable space above 25 feet. Fire safety and neighborhood character were also raised. Discussion Items - Goldin Residence (424 Northeast 4th Street) – Postponement: The board voted 5-0 to postpone the variance request (fence height six feet in front yard) to December 3, 2026, at the applicant’s request. The public hearing was opened and closed with no speakers. - Park Tower at Broken Sound (1075 & 1095 NW Broken Sound Parkway): Staff presented a site plan amendment to build an eight-story, 97-unit multifamily building (including 10 affordable units), a two-level parking structure, and a 2,100 sq ft retail/restaurant building on a 5.03-acre site. The project met all standards with no variances. Conditions included reducing five-foot-six-inch parapet walls to the five-foot maximum and incorporating intersection safety measures (LED stop signs, pavement markings). Applicant Carl Clepper (Compson Associates) confirmed compliance. Board discussion focused on the parapet height and traffic safety; board members expressed support for the design and developer. - 520 Forsyth Gym (520 Forsyth Street & 6299 N Federal Highway): Proposed reconfiguration of an existing parking lot from 26 to 30 spaces, landscape islands, and sidewalk improvements on a 0.71-acre site. The building use changed from office to fitness/gym. No building expansion. Board added a condition to install a shade tree in a new planter island if reasonably feasible. Applicant Ellie Zacharitis supported the condition. - The Sanborn (100 Northeast 1st Avenue): Individual Development Approval for an eight-story, 54,681 sq ft private club with a below-grade automated parking structure (85 spaces) and off-site parking at the Aletto garage (98 spaces). Includes transfer of development rights from Downtown Subarea D to B. Staff recommended approval with conditions. Applicant Ellie Zacharitis presented the design (spa, gym, restaurants, wine cellar, etc.). Board discussed planter island design and value engineering; applicant assured project will match renderings. Key Outcomes - Park Tower at Broken Sound: Motion to approve the CIMD site plan as proposed with staff conditions passed 5-0 (Sevell, Dornblaser, Camejo, Matthews, Mirabile voting yes; Mitchell and Morgan absent). - 520 Forsyth Gym: Motion to approve the site plan with the added condition of a shade tree (if reasonably feasible) passed 5-0. - The Sanborn (IDA): Motion to recommend approval to the Community Redevelopment Agency subject to staff conditions passed 5-0. - Goldin Residence: Postponed to December 3, 2026. - Public requests on R1 height limits: Board acknowledged concerns; Planning Director stated staff is reviewing the legislative history and will respond. Board agreed to consider a future workshop on the topic. - Meeting adjourned at 7:26 PM.

The Clearwater City Council held a regular meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM at the Main Library Council Chambers. The meeting included four proclamations, approval of a consent agenda with one pulled item, public hearings on comprehensive plan amendments and street vacations, and a contentious 3-2 vote to vacate three downtown streets for the Evo Family Entertainment Center. Public comments featured strong opposition and support. Proclamations - Manufacturing Month 2026: Proclaimed by Mayor Bruce Rector. Beth Galic (Bay Area Manufacturers Association) and Megan Meyers (Monin) accepted, highlighting workforce development. - Community Planning Month 2026: Proclaimed. Lauren Matzke (Planning Director) recognized planners' work. - Public Natural Gas Week 2026 (October 4-10): Proclaimed. Brian Langille (CGS Energy Executive Director) noted natural gas is 50% cheaper than electric for key appliances. - Fire Prevention Week 2026 (October 4-10): Proclaimed. Chief Chad Pittman emphasized safe charging of lithium-ion batteries. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda was approved unanimously with the exception of item 6.11 (Carpenter Complex field improvements), which was pulled for separate discussion. - Item 6.11: Authorize $1,694,465.40 to Bandes Construction for Carlton Field improvements at the Carpenter Complex. Public comment from Bill Joneson urged changing the funding source to Penny for Pinellas funds rather than general revenue. Council approved unanimously. - Other consent items included: SHIP program reports, Habitat for Humanity funding ($204,100), Pinellas County Sheriff agreements for forensic services ($515,725.50) and mental health co-responder program ($242,260), parking kiosk readers ($234,812), Jolley Trolley funding ($689,572.57), CPH Consulting contract increase ($850,000), water conservation engineering ($294,506), chemical storage improvements ($426,548), Florida Wildflower Foundation grant ($923), vehicle towing services ($330,000), and Maire Company services ($196,496). Public Comments & Testimony - On Item 7.1 (North Greenwood Overlay): Peggy Seawart (Hibiscus Street) opposed, stating the map was arbitrarily drawn and requested single-family homes be excluded. Katrina George (fourth-generation North Greenwood homeowner) opposed, arguing the overlay would lead to rising rents and displacement without sufficient protections. Kathy Flarity raised concerns about North Betty Park being misclassified as commercial vacant. - On Item 8.2 (Street Vacation for Evo): Multiple citizens spoke. Opposition speakers (Todd Moore, Shell Moore, Jennifer Lancey, Giles Cummings, Brooks Gibbs, Jill Gibbs, Janice Basler, Courtney Washington) argued the vacations would privatize public streets, diminish downtown access, and cited over 10,000 petition signatures. Support speakers (Michael Helmstad, Leor Hayson, David Fulcher, Dwight Wine, Abigail Canceller, Charity Livingston, Mikhail Gorsoff, Martin Matthews, Asia Deneko, Chelsea Matthews, Yulia Deneko, Adam Alessandrini, Kiril Masloff, Brandy Vaughan, Scott Chechester, Jerry Langenfeld, Marshall Tipsy, Janice Basler (in favor), Sharon Hester, Margarita Snyder) cited safety for families, economic boost, and comparable changes elsewhere. - On Items 8.3 and 8.4 (Budget amendments): No public comment. - Citizens to be Heard (non-agenda): Melissa Stamos, Beth Davis, and Christina Leary spoke about “The Landings” project, urging the council to slow down, test for contamination, hold public meetings, and avoid rushing a 99-year lease. Charles Clischer spoke on medical device privacy violations. Discussion Items - Item 7.1 (Comprehensive Plan Amendments for North Greenwood): Staff presented changes from first reading, including revised floor area ratios and bonus adjustments. Letters of opposition from two residents were read into the record. Councilmember questioned whether the overlay is optional for homeowners; staff confirmed it is optional. Approved unanimously. - Item 7.2 (Future Land Use Map Amendment for North Greenwood): Companion amendment to apply PRD overlay to most of North Greenwood CRA, excluding certain designations. Approved unanimously. - Item 7.3 (SHIP Local Housing Assistance Plan Amendment): Added manufactured housing strategies as required by Senate Bill 594. Approved unanimously. - Item 8.1 (Right-of-way vacation for Clearwater Village): Vacated eight paper roads. No public comment. Approved unanimously. - Item 8.2 (Right-of-way vacation for Myrtle Development LLC / Evo): Extensive council debate. Councilmember Roberto stated the need for leadership and called it an opportunity for revitalization. Councilmember Tescher argued the street vacation was unnecessary and the project could be built without it. Councilmember Manino emphasized public good and momentum. Councilmember Toschada (Vice Mayor) noted the downtown plan's requirement to replace a street, but argued this project justified superseding that. Mayor Rector opposed, saying the active street should not be vacated. Vote: 3-2 in favor (Vice Mayor, Councilmembers Manino and Alburton in favor; Councilmember Toschada and Mayor Rector opposed). - Item 8.3 (Operating Budget Amendment): Approved unanimously. - Item 8.4 (Capital Improvement Budget Amendment): $9,558,871 increase. Approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - Approved unanimously: All proclamations, consent agenda (as amended), items 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.1, 8.3, 8.4. - Approved 3-2 (Oct 1, 2026): Item 8.2 – right-of-way vacation for Laura Street, Grove Street, and an alley needed for the Evo Family Entertainment Center. The applicant must obtain a certificate of occupancy by October 1, 2030, and pay for utility relocations. - City Attorney clarified: Mayor Rector has a voting conflict on “The Landings” and must abstain; Councilmember Manino does not have a current conflict and must vote unless circumstances change.

The Kent County Regional Planning Commission held a public hearing on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Levy Court Chambers, Dover, Delaware. The meeting was conducted in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual participation via Webex and phone. The sole agenda item was a public hearing on application CS-26-06 from Faith Life Church for conditional use site plan approval to expand an existing detached building from 1,500 to 3,500 square feet for use as a place of worship on a 5.218-acre parcel located outside the Growth Zone Overlay District. The commission took no final decision at the hearing, keeping the record open for two business days. Public Comments & Testimony - Applicant’s Presentation (Kevin Minick, engineer): Minick presented the application, noting that a variance for setbacks had been approved by the Board of Adjustment in April/May 2026. Stormwater management would be handled under a standard plan, and a pre-submittal meeting with DelDOT was favorable. He agreed to add additional handicap parking spaces and expressed willingness to incorporate conditions from the staff report, including a bicycle rack. - Testimony in Favor (Ronald Fisher, trustee): Fisher expressed excitement about the project and commitment to being good neighbors. He noted that the church aims to make a positive impact in Marydale, similar to their 52-year presence in Chestertown. He commented that he had seen only one bicycle on Ends Road but supported providing a bike rack if needed. - Testimony in Favor (Joshua Jeffers): Jeffers spoke in support, stating the church would add value and community spirit, bringing love, joy, and peace to the neighborhood without taking away. - No Opposition: No members of the public spoke in opposition, either in person or online. Discussion Items - Commissioner Comments and Conditions: - A commissioner raised the need for more than one handicap parking space. Minick initially proposed one based on a 1-per-25 ratio but agreed to add at least two or three spaces after a commissioner noted that even a church of 50-60 people often uses all four of its handicap spots. The commission suggested making three handicap spaces a condition. - Commissioner Gauvery requested that the required 26 trees (from the staff report) be native to Delaware or indigenous to the region to support local habitat. Minick confirmed the landscape plan already uses native trees and agreed to a condition specifying native species. - A commissioner noted that the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (Den Rec) had extensive stock recommendations on trees, but staff clarified that these were standard comments based on maps, not the actual site plan, since the application does not impact existing trees. Key Outcomes - No Decision Tonight: The commission took no final vote on the application at this hearing. The record remains open for two business days (until October 3, 2026) for additional written testimony. - Conditions Discussed: The applicant agreed to add at least two or three handicap parking spaces and to plant native trees as part of the landscape plan. These are expected to be included as conditions if the application is approved at a later meeting. - Public Hearing Closure: The hearing was adjourned after all testimony was received and no further public comments or commission business were raised. The next meeting is scheduled for the following week.

The Rochester Planning & Zoning Commission met in the Council/Board Chambers at the Government Center. The agenda and minutes are dated September 30, 2026, with a 5:00 p.m. start listed; the designated meeting timestamp is October 1, 2026, at 11:00:00 UTC, and this summary uses that date. Commissioner Ruchi Gupta chaired. Commissioners present were Jeremy C Andrist, Jens P Boyum, John Eischen, Ruchi Gupta, Jonathon P Krull, and Nicolas B.C. Yost; Abdimajid (Axe) M Ahmed, Robert A Cline, and Lisa Ross were absent. The Commission approved the order of agenda and consent calendar unanimously, then by unanimous votes forwarded recommendations to the City Council on all five reports-and-recommendations items and the zone change, adopted one conditional use permit, and adjourned. Consent Calendar - Approved the minutes and video of the September 16, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting as the official record. Motion by Jens P Boyum, second by Jonathon P Krull, passed unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick (1107 East Center Street) spoke during the open comment period. She expressed support for using land stewardship as the starting point for development and requested that the Commission bring forward legislative changes on land stewardship before development. She said Rochester is the second largest city in the state geographically with roughly one-third of Minneapolis's population, and questioned who pays for infrastructure and why suburban sprawl continues. She cited the 2026 surface water management plan, Olmsted County soil and environment resources, and the recently amended Unified Development Code as available tools. She advocated designing with the watershed, evaluating downstream and cumulative impacts, and using an avoid, minimize, and mitigate hierarchy. She referenced London Brook Ponds, the Manor Hills lawsuit, and the Dell Web senior housing development as case studies. She stated the goal was not to prevent development, because housing is desperately needed, but to prevent avoidable environmental problems by making the land itself the starting point. - Richard Nohner, whose property is immediately east of the Eastwood zone-change site, spoke at the 6A public hearing. He did not oppose the zone change but expressed concern about traffic conditions on Eastwood Road, citing increased traffic from the 230-unit Rosewood apartments across the street, no shoulders, hills, near-miss accidents about once a week, speeding, and poor visibility at the Felty Way intersection. He asked the city to examine speed control, safety improvements, and related access issues. - Matt Kuehl (8192 County Road 5, Pine Island, representing Kuehl LLC) spoke at the 6B public hearing regarding Birchwood Cottages. He stated his LLC owns 10 acres and VOA owns 40 acres north of the subject parcel. He expressed concern that the development plan leaves his property without access because a cell tower blocked the normal property-line access and the water main alignment shifted access. He said he had raised the issue at a July 30 public meeting and received no further correspondence. He said he would be watching the development to ensure access is maintained. Reports and Recommendations - 5.A Graham Acres (CD2026-021PLAT) – DR Horton, Inc. – Minnesota: Staff recommended approval with two conditions. The request is a major land subdivision on 185 acres into 580 single-family residential lots and six outlots in the R-2 Low Density Residential Small Lot district. The project's lot mix includes 177 lots at 65 feet wide, 245 at 50 feet wide, and 158 at 40 feet wide, totaling 580. The plan also includes a nine-acre city park to be dedicated to the Rochester Parks Department. DR Horton representative Mike Suel expressed agreement with the staff report and noted the company is currently building in Badger Hills. The Commission unanimously forwarded a recommendation of approval with conditions. - 5.B Westbury Second (CD2026-022PLAT) – Bigelow Homes: Staff recommended approval with five conditions to subdivide 24.6 acres into 115 residential lots and one outlot. Applicant representative Kyle Skov (WHKS & Co.) said the first Westbury subdivision is under construction, Bigelow Homes expects to start construction next year, and the company is partnering with the city on funding. The Commission unanimously forwarded a recommendation of approval with five conditions. - 5.C Danielson Farm (CD2026-023PLAT) – Anthony Properties: Staff recommended approval with four conditions to subdivide 26.56 acres at the northeast corner of 55th Street NW and 18th Avenue NW into one lot, two outlots, and right-of-way for 18th Avenue NW and an internal collector road. The conditions include completion of public facilities or a development agreement, civil grading and stormwater plan approvals, discussion with the city engineer about a 72-foot right-of-way for Lemongrass Drive NW, and dedication of a 30-foot sanitary sewer utility easement adjacent to the south property line of Lot 1, Block 1 and Outlot B. Applicant representative Ryan Schoenfelder (WSE Engineering) said Anthony Properties accepts the conditions. The Commission unanimously forwarded a recommendation of approval. - 5.D Pebble Creek Seventh (CD2026-024PLAT) – DRP MN 3, LLC/Lennar Homes: Staff recommended approval as a final plat with two conditions. The agenda and minutes describe 100 single-family residential lots on 14.98 acres in R-2 and MXS districts; the transcript specifies 5 single-family lots and 95 townhome lots, for 100 total lots. Staff reported the overall Pebble Creek development is estimated at 1,080 units, or about 2.8 dwelling units per acre. Conditions require a city-prepared maintenance declaration as specified in the development agreement and dedication of 6.9 acres of parkland/easement to the satisfaction of Parks and Recreation. Ryan Schoenfelder, representing the applicant, said wetlands on the site were determined incidental in November 2025 and are not protected, and said construction plans for this phase are approved. The Commission unanimously forwarded a recommendation of approval. - 5.E Vacation Petition (CD2026-006VAC) – DRP MN 3, LLC: Staff recommended approval to vacate an approximately 440-foot-long segment of Town Square Place NW and adjoining public utility easements platted as part of Pebble Creek Fourth. Applicant representative Ryan Schoenfelder said the vacation is needed to facilitate a utility easement along 61st Avenue and realign the road for future development. The Commission unanimously forwarded a recommendation of approval. Public Hearings - 6.A Zone Change CD2026-003ZC – Joseph Sveen: Staff recommended approval of a request to rezone an approximately 15,000-square-foot lot at the southeast intersection of Eastwood Road SE and Hillcrest Court SE from R-1 Mixed Single-Family to R-2 Single-Family Small Lot. Staff found the request was not spot zoning, was consistent with R-2 to the east, permitted low-density residential uses, and furthered comprehensive plan goals for housing diversity and infill development. The applicant was not present. Richard Nohner's public testimony is summarized above. The Commission unanimously forwarded a recommendation of approval to the City Council. Note: the motion as transcribed reads 59,000 square feet, while the agenda and staff materials state approximately 15,000 square feet. - 6.B Conditional Use Permit CD2026-014CUP – Widseth (Birchwood Cottages): Staff recommended approval with conditions for construction of a 230-bed memory care facility in an R-2 zoning district at the southeast intersection of 50th Avenue NW and Feather Grass Place NW. The Planning & Zoning Commission is the approval body. Staff recommended 10 conditions, including striking a bike-parking condition because bike parking was included in the site plan, and replacing a required traffic study with a condition requiring an updated site plan showing a new right-of-way easement for a public road on the northern portion of the site, as requested by Public Works. Applicant representative Vanessa Hines (Widseth) said the city requested an easement for a future road, not immediate construction, and cost and responsibility would be addressed in the development agreement. Matt Kuehl's public testimony is summarized above. After discussion, the Commission unanimously adopted the resolution approving the CUP with the facts and findings outlined in the September 30, 2026 Community Development presentation. Other Business - Desmond McGeough gave a City Council recap from the September 21, 2026 meeting: the proposed airport quarry conditional use permit was continued to mid-November after the applicant agreed to allow more time to develop specific answers. - The next Planning & Zoning Commission meeting will be held October 28, 2026; no applications were scheduled for October 14. - A brief discussion was held about the cell tower referenced in the 6B access issue; staff explained that the tower caused the access offset. Key Outcomes - All votes were unanimous among the six commissioners present; Commissioners Ahmed, Cline, and Ross were absent. - The Commission forwarded recommendations of approval to the City Council for Graham Acres (2 conditions), Westbury Second (5 conditions), Danielson Farm (4 conditions), Pebble Creek Seventh (2 conditions), the Town Square Place NW vacation, and the Eastwood zone change. - The Commission adopted the conditional use permit for Birchwood Cottages with conditions. - The meeting adjourned unanimously after the other business.

This was a working session between Manny (Granicus tech support) and Jad (city staff) to address ongoing issues with generating minutes and managing video within Legistar and related software. The focus was on resolving formatting problems in Word documents, adding new motion options, and streamlining the minutes creation process. No official city council business was conducted. Discussion Items - Word Document Formatting Issues: Jad reported that when generating minutes as a Word document, every section appeared as a separate box, requiring manual adjustment on 13 pages. Manny demonstrated that the boxes do not print, but Jad found the layout cumbersome. They tested copying and pasting text to reduce box manipulation. - Adding the “Recuse” Motion: Jad noted that a council member recused themselves during a vote, but the “recuse” action was not available in Legistar motions. Manny added “Recuse” as a procedural action and applied it to all relevant file types (public hearings, staff reports, etc.). - Handling Items Pulled from Consent: For items pulled from the consent agenda, Jad wanted to show the original item number but replace the title with “This item has been pulled for a separate vote.” Manny recommended copying the file to create a new version with the desired title, then replacing the original in the minutes while keeping the agenda unchanged. - Admin Reports Section: Jad encountered extra text in the admin reports section that appeared in minutes but not in the agenda. Manny suggested splitting the section into a separate, non-numbered subsection that can be manually deleted from minutes. - Live Manager Shortcuts and Video Workflow: Manny showed how to set up text expansion shortcuts in Live Manager for common meeting actions (e.g., “MCO” for meeting call to order). They discussed using Media Manager to edit notes after recording and the option to mark items as consent for bulk voting. - Video Export and Hidden Meetings: They reviewed exporting a hidden test meeting to avoid public visibility and confirmed the video encoder setup. Jad reported that Live Manager works well, but entering votes during fast-moving council meetings is challenging. Key Outcomes - The “Recuse” motion was added to Legistar actions and will appear in future meetings. - A method was established for handling pulled consent items: copy the file, change the title in the copy, and replace the original in the minutes. - The admin reports section may be restructured to a separate subsection for easier management (pending confirmation with Sam). - No changes were made to the test minutes; they will remain as a training record. - Manny will send a recap and continue to investigate the locked item number field in minutes. - A follow-up session is planned for the next week to address any remaining issues.

On October 1, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., the Municipal Corporations Committee of the Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council met to hold a budget hearing for five municipal corporations: the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA), Capital Improvement Board (CIB), Health and Hospital Corporation (HHC), IndyGo, and the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library. The committee voted to send all five budgets to the full council with a "do pass" recommendation, though several councilors voiced opposition on specific proposals. (Note: The transcript incorrectly records the date as 2022; the agenda and meeting notice confirm the correct date of October 1, 2026.) Discussion Items Proposal No. 282 – Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) Budget - Councilor Jesse Brown expressed disappointment with IAA's lack of responsiveness to his concerns regarding ICE flights, stating he would vote no despite supporting the airport. No other discussion or public comments. The motion passed unanimously (no nays voiced). Proposal No. 283 – Capital Improvement Board (CIB) Budget - Councilor Brown noted that the public safety agreement with the city has not been amended since 2013 and that Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department salaries have more than doubled, calling for review; he voted no. No other discussion. Motion passed (no additional nays voiced). Proposal No. 284 – Health and Hospital Corporation (HHC) Budget - Councilor Ron Gibson commended HHC for excellent work and expressed strong support. No opposition. Motion passed unanimously. Proposal No. 285 – IndyGo Budget - Councilor Brian Mowry criticized IndyGo's ranking 47th out of 50 in a Consumer Affairs report, stating that the city has invested roughly $700 million into bus rapid transit with poor return on investment; he called for no additional funding beyond contractual obligations and voted no. - Councilor Renee Allen and Councilor Keith Graves defended IndyGo, inviting Mowry to ride the BRT lines. CEO Jennifer Pierce explained that the ranking used older data and disadvantaged systems serving large coverage areas; she highlighted recent improvements and invited all councilors to ride with her. - Councilor Jesse Brown strongly supported IndyGo, criticizing past state legislative interference that blocked light rail and emphasizing the essential service for disabled residents. Councilor Gibson praised IndyGo's hiring of ex-felons and urged increased funding. Dr. Carlos Perkins requested route expansion to the Northwest side. - Motion passed; several nays were raised but not individually recorded. Proposal No. 286 – Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Budget - Councilor Brown voted no again, citing the library board's lack of cooperation with the union and insufficient long-term fiscal planning, despite supporting the library. - A roll call vote was requested. The transcript records five yeas (Councilors Delk, Gibson, Graves, Perkins, and Chair Jones) and two nays (Councilors Mowry and Mascalier). The votes of Councilors Allen and Brown are not clearly recorded in the transcript. Key Outcomes - All five budget proposals (282–286) were passed out of committee with a "do pass" recommendation to the full council. - For IAA, CIB, and HHC, no opposition was voiced. For IndyGo, nays were indicated but not tallied. For the Library, a roll call resulted in 5–2 passage. - Several councilors indicated they would vote against the budgets on final passage due to unresolved concerns.

On October 1, 2026, the Milwaukee Board of Zoning Appeals (BOSA) held a meeting beginning at 10:15 AM to review consent agenda items and public hearings for various zoning, variance, and special use requests. The meeting spanned three public hearing segments (4:15 PM, 5:15 PM, and 6:15 PM) and included approvals, dismissals, denials, and adjournments. Board members present included Board Member St. Arnold, Board Member Rucker, Board Member Curran, Vice Chairman Smyski, and Chairman Lomberg. Consent Calendar - The consent agenda contained 29 items (numbered 1–29, with some adjourned). Staff recommended dismissals without prejudice for items 1–7, 9; approvals of varying durations (5-year, 10-year, tenure, running with land) for items 8, 10–14, 16–17, 19–20, 22–24, 26; adjournments for items 15, 18, 25, 29; and an extension for item 21 running through April 10, 2028. The motion to approve the consent agenda as presented passed unanimously (all ayes). Public Comments & Testimony - Alderwoman Taylor questioned how items 5 and 6 (dismissals) were placed on the consent agenda. Staff clarified that those items were dismissed, not heard. - Robin Meister (Crash Champions) asked about 4930 South 6th Street, which was scheduled as a public hearing later in the meeting. - Cynthia Chatham (Granville Havenwood Committee) expressed concern about the visual blight of a vehicle sales lot at 716 North 76th Street, calling it a “junkyard.” - Stephanie Harling (Havenwoods Neighborhood Partnership & BID) opposed the same 76th Street operation, citing parking in construction zones, after-hours activity, and disregard for regulations. - John Erdman (neighboring property owner at 6930/6940 North 76th Street) described repeated code violations, cars parked on grass, and environmental concerns from oil bins. - Neighbors of 3718 West Lancaster Avenue (including Adriana Odin) raised concerns about traffic, parking on narrow streets, and prior issues with the building. - Victor Herpin spoke in support of the barbershop at 5063 West State Street, praising the applicant’s community-building. Discussion Items 1124 North Martin Luther King Junior Drive (Parking Lot Special Use) - The applicant (Interstate Parking) requested continuation as a principal parking lot. Staff noted deficient landscaping. The board approved a three-year special use with a condition that all landscaping be installed by May 15, 2027, per the 2015 approved plan. An Alderman’s security concern about loitering was addressed by 24/7 cameras and security dispatch. 7828 West Appleton Avenue (Community Center for Dementia Care) - The applicant proposed a non-medical respite program. Staff noted permitting issues and requested a shorter approval. The board approved three years with conditions. The architect noted a future possible variance issue concerning removed columns. 10230 West Fond du Lac Avenue (Daycare Expansion – No Appearance) - No applicant or public speaker appeared. The board voted to send a letter warning of future dismissal and adjourned the item. 6196 North River Trail Drive (Fence Variance) - The applicants (foster pet owners) sought a six-foot fence (four-foot solid with two-foot lattice) exceeding height limits. Staff supported. The board approved the dimensional variance to run with the land. 500 East Center Street (Rooming House & 8-Foot Fence) - The applicant (Fourth Dimension Sobriety) requested continuation as a rooming house and an eight-foot solid fence. Staff and board expressed concern about the fence height, pedestrian impact, and security. The board approved the rooming house special use (10 years) but denied the dimensional variance for the eight-foot fence, citing no unique hardship. The board suggested a six-foot fence with setbacks. 4731 West Burleigh Street (Daycare Changes) - The applicant sought reduced capacity and extended hours. The board approved five years with conditions. 1773 South Muskego Avenue (Auto Repair Expansion) - The applicant added a second floor for tire storage. Staff conditions included pedestrian connection and limited outdoor parking. The board approved the special use through October 16, 2030. 8653 West Brown Deer Road (Assembly Hall Expansion) - The applicant (operating without proper occupancy) sought to expand from 150 to 400 capacity. Alderwoman Taylor cited continued operations without permits and MPD calls. The applicant acknowledged errors from a prior contractor. The board approved one-year special use to ensure compliance. 716 North 76th Street (Light Motor Vehicle Repair/Sales) - The applicant faced four code violations since December 2025, including operating without an occupancy permit, with a case in municipal court. Neighbors and the BID opposed, describing blight and after-hours issues. The board denied the special use, finding that it substantially impaired neighboring properties and threatened public health, safety, and welfare. 1135 West Historic Mitchell Street (Assembly Hall) - The applicant (experienced operator from Cudahy) planned a no-alcohol hall. Staff had no objections. The board approved three years. 4930 South 6th Street (Auto Body Shop Continuation) - The item was adjourned from September. The applicant explained a miscommunication about renewal. The board approved 10 years. 2321 South Burrell Street (Auto Repair & Storage) - The board approved a two-year special use and a two-year dimensional variance for landscaping along Burrell Street, with a condition to close an unused driveway and improve landscaping on Lincoln Avenue. 1122 East Holt Avenue (Auto Repair Continuation) - The previous approval had expired. The board approved 10 years with conditions. 1500 West Oklahoma Avenue (Ground Transportation & Sales) - The board approved with conditions on vehicle limits and prohibited feather flags. 2601 West North Avenue (Daycare) - The board approved three years, subject to conditions including restoring windows and installing a decorative fence. 1905 West North Avenue (Auto Repair Continuation) - The board approved five years with a condition of no parking west of the building. 1748 North 13th Street (Community Center) - The existing occupancy permit was found invalid. The board approved 10 years. 3718 West Lancaster Avenue (Daycare) - Neighbors raised concerns about traffic and past issues. The applicant (experienced provider) planned to provide transportation. The board approved three years with conditions requiring a modified transportation plan within 30 days and adequate lighting at the entrance. 4856 North 41st Street (24-Hour Family Daycare) - DNS opposed 24-hour operation in a residential area. The applicant (four-star YoungStar provider) had five years of experience. The board approved three years. 5602 West Vliet Street (Gas Station Canopy Extension) - The applicant relocated pumps and added landscaping. The board approved 10 years with conditions on pedestrian access and landscape restoration. 5063 West State Street (Barbershop) - The applicant moved after a fire at the previous location. Alderwoman Taylor and a supporter spoke favorably. The board approved five years. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously (29 items). - 1124 N MLK Drive: Approved 3 years with landscape by May 15, 2027. - 7828 W Appleton: Approved 3 years. - 10230 W Fond du Lac: Adjourned with warning. - 6196 N River Trail: Dimensional variance approved to run with land. - 500 E Center: Rooming house approved 10 years; 8-foot fence denied. - 4731 W Burleigh: Approved 5 years. - 1773 S Muskego: Approved through Oct 16, 2030. - 8653 W Brown Deer: Approved 1 year. - 716 N 76th: Denied. - 1135 W Historic Mitchell: Approved 3 years. - 4930 S 6th: Approved 10 years. - 2321 S Burrell: Approved 2 years with 2-year landscaping variance. - 1122 E Holt: Approved 10 years. - 1500 W Oklahoma: Approved (duration not specified, but typically 5–10 years per case file). - 2601 W North: Approved 3 years. - 1905 W North: Approved 5 years. - 1748 N 13th: Approved 10 years. - 3718 W Lancaster: Approved 3 years with amended transportation plan and lighting condition. - 4856 N 41st: Approved 3 years. - 5602 W Vliet: Approved 10 years. - 5063 W State: Approved 5 years.

The Public Works Committee convened on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 5:30 PM in Council Chambers, with all five members present. The meeting featured extensive public comment and deliberation on the Michigan Avenue reconstruction project, followed by unanimous approvals of several infrastructure and administrative items. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes (26-0879): The committee approved the minutes from the September 3, 2026, meeting by a 5-0 vote. Public Comments & Testimony Several residents from the Michigan Avenue area spoke primarily about the proposed street reconstruction between North 13th and North 18th Streets. - Amanda Sieracki (1415 Michigan Ave) requested that the city explore alternatives to preserve mature trees, citing a Fish Creek project that replaced utilities and storm sewer while protecting trees, and advocated for a neighborhood committee in planning. - Biff Hansen (1502 Michigan Ave) thanked the committee for delaying the project but expressed concern that assurances from a spring meeting (narrow street, parking one side, tree preservation) were dropped during a neighborhood walkthrough. He questioned information accuracy regarding truck routes and state reimbursement, and urged the city to consider alternative approaches used in Madison, Milwaukee, and Eau Claire. - Conor Benham (1304 Michigan Ave) questioned the need for widening the street and asked about the status of the city’s Complete Streets resolution. He stated that removing trees would be a mistake and advocated for repaving without expanding the street. - Sheila Hansen (1502 Michigan Ave) emphasized the aesthetic and historic value of the Michigan Avenue tree canopy, compared it to Lincoln Boulevard, and requested that the committee work to preserve trees. During the discussion item, Jenny Schneider (1518 Michigan Ave) reiterated the neighborhood’s desire for collaboration, asked about alternative designs that could save more trees, and requested involvement in planning, including access to arborist assessments and tree commission input. Discussion Items - Proposed Reconstruction of Michigan Avenue – North 13th to North 18th Street (26-0881): The committee discussed the project’s status. Alderman Sitkiewitz noted the committee had previously recommended not including the project in the 2027 budget. Mayor confirmed that, consistent with the committee’s direction, he does not plan to include Michigan Avenue in the 2027 budget. City Engineer Dan Koski stated no final design exists; only a preliminary layout based on a 36‑foot width was prepared. He explained that aging utilities under the street require replacement, which will impact tree roots, and noted that the city’s forester found more than half of the trees to be dead, diseased, dying, or dangerous (4D). He stressed that staff wants to preserve trees but faces physical constraints. Committee members expressed openness: Alderman Brey suggested including residents in planning to improve transparency. Chair Schlei noted that other communities (Fish Creek, Waukesha) require annual assessments for features like bump-outs and parklets, and said he will ask about alternatives at an upcoming convention. The item was placed on file with no action. Note: The agenda listed this as a discussion and action item, but no vote was taken on a reconstruction plan. - WDNR WPDES Permit – Separate Permit for Collection System (26-0878): The committee approved the recommendation to separate the city’s collection system permit from the Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) treatment permit, as is common in similar cities and supported by the DNR. The change reflects existing operational segregation and will require separate compliance reports. - Ayres Contract Amendment No. 1 for Washington & Calumet Sanitary Sewer Plan Preparation (26-0868): The committee approved a $31,000 amendment for surveying approximately 100 manholes to verify grades for sewer design, ensuring accurate plans and avoiding costly rework. - Transit Development Plan (TDP) and Fare Increase Approval (26-0877): The committee approved the TDP, which includes route efficiencies, marketing recommendations, capital improvements, exploration of on-demand services, and recommended fare increases (first since before COVID). A public hearing will be scheduled at the October Common Council meeting. - DOT Proposed Functional Classification Update – Manitowoc-Two Rivers Urban Area (26-0876): The committee approved the final resolution and updated classification maps, fulfilling the federal 10-year review. Changes include upgrading North 18th Street to principal arterial and downgrading several former one-way streets. - CAWG Unbudgeted Request for Concrete Paving on N. 2nd Street (Reed Ave to North-Dead End) (26-0875): The committee approved an additional concrete paving request (including curb, gutter, and some driveway replacement) not to exceed $55,000, triggered by MPU water main work. The request was referred to the Common Council. - Authorizing Resolution – DPW to Sign Real Estate Documents for Washington & Calumet Reconstruction Project (26-0867): The committee approved a resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to sign real estate acquisition documents for the project’s 150–200 parcels, with 100% state reimbursement. Unusual or high-cost requests will be brought back to the committee. Key Outcomes The committee took the following actions: - Michigan Avenue Reconstruction: Placed on file; no vote on a plan; project excluded from the proposed 2027 budget. - All other items were approved unanimously (5-0) and, where applicable, referred to the Common Council for final approval. - Next Steps: The transit fare increase and TDP will be subject to a public hearing at the October Council meeting. The Washington & Calumet authorizing resolution will also go before the Council. The meeting adjourned at 6:39 PM.

The City of Miami Code Enforcement Board convened on October 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM to adjudicate a docket of code violation cases. The meeting included granting extensions of time, mitigating fines, and holding initial hearings on new and existing violations. No agenda or minutes were available. Extensions of Time (EOTs) The board unanimously granted 120-day extensions to six property owners, including Felicia Mendez (2140 SW 19th Terrace), Lucillo Ramos (853 NW 3rd St), Michael Burrell (8600 NE 10th Ct), Alberto Sanguinet (3130 SW 8th St, two units), Maria Sargastaghi (1599 W Flagler St), and Mario Maecha (1855 NW 27th St). The city recommended the 120-day period in each case. Fine Mitigation Hearings - 1170 NW 26th St (Ocean Points LLC): Raul Perez requested mitigation of a $721,000 fine for generator transfer switch violations at an assisted living facility. The board treated the property as a single-family home and voted unanimously to reduce the fine to $5,000. - 2054 SW 5th St (2020 SW 5th St LLC): Attorney Scott Orth represented the post-foreclosure owner. The fine was reduced from $20,500 to the 20% minimum of $4,100. - 1600 SW 1st St: Attorney Alfredo Gonzalez represented the landlord of a commercial property. The fine was reduced from $29,000 to the 20% minimum of $5,800. First-Time Violation Hearings (To Be Heards) Owners pleaded guilty or not guilty to violations. The board imposed compliance deadlines and per diem fines. - Not Guilty Plea (1440 NW 34th St): Owner Martha Belo Rodriguez pleaded not guilty to failure to maintain a lot, presenting photos of periodic maintenance. The city presented evidence of ongoing trash. The board found the property guilty and granted 120 days with a $150/day per diem. - Other Guilty Cases: The board granted compliance time and set fines ($150 or $250 per day) for various properties, including an illegal food truck operation (2731 NE 2nd Ave), work without a permit (3323 NW 9th Ct, 425 SW 63rd Ct, 1525 SW 31st Ave, 840 SW 9th Ave), missing business tax receipts (5520 W Flagler St D, 177 NE 47th St, 1735 SW 8th St), and illegal tree removal (721 NW 21st Ct). Hearings In Absentia - 544 NE 78th St: The son of the owner appeared without power of attorney. The city proved the property had work done on a seawall and concrete without a permit. The board found the property guilty, granting 120 days with a $250/day per diem. - 5261 NW 4th St: A friend of the elderly owner appeared without power of attorney. The board reset the case for a future hearing. - 2190 SW 8th St (Public Storage): Regional Manager James Ernez appeared. The board found the property guilty of lacking a Business Tax Receipt and Certificate of Use, granting 120 days with a $250/day per diem. Key Outcomes - All board orders are appealable to the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida within 30 days. - An ethics refresher training session was scheduled for the end of the next board meeting. - A new board member was welcomed to the dais.