Roseville City Council Meeting - October 28, 2025

The Roseville City Council held its regular meeting on October 28, 2025, at approximately 6:30 PM. Mayor Taylor presided with six members present. The agenda included the removal of a closed session item (Item E), approval of the consent agenda, a request to purchase equipment, a brownfield redevelopment proposal that was tabled pending a formal presentation, two closed sessions for collective bargaining modifications, and public comments.

Consent Calendar

• The consent agenda was approved unanimously with no items removed for discussion.

Public Comments & Testimony

• First Hearing (Agenda Items Only): No members of the public spoke.
• Second Hearing (Any City Business):
  • An unnamed resident criticized the council for primarily attracting "gas stations, car washes, storage units" and expressed disappointment over the lack of progress on the Roseville Theater Building.
  • Pastor Mo (18342 Blue Island Court) expressed strong support for the council and city administration, praising the city's safety and community spirit, and urged the public to balance negativity with positivity.

Reports and Presentations

• City Clerk: Announced the November 4 election, absentee ballot availability on October 28, and the reduction of precincts from 18 to 12.
• City Attorney: Noted the upcoming discussion on the marijuana retail licenses appeal and personnel matters anticipated for the November 11 meeting.
• Police Chief: Reported all officers had returned to work following a station incident and thanked the council for security enhancements.
• Library Director Jackie Harvey: Provided a detailed update on the library construction project, highlighted that the new design pays homage to Roseville's history, and reminded the public of the library millage renewal on the ballot.

Discussion Items

• Purchase of Two Tandem Axle Closed Trailers: Mr. DeBruin (DPW) requested approval to purchase two enclosed trailers from Trailer Country USA for $15,009, secured via an RFP and representing a significant savings compared to the initial $30,000 estimate. The trailers will be used for safe transport and winter storage of mowers. Motion carried unanimously.
• Resolution in Support of Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (31-327 Grassett): Mr. Grammicchio presented a resolution to support a tax incentive (~$693,000 over 7 years) for the redevelopment of the former Georgian Inn/Huddle site into an L Car Wash, two restaurants, and three buildings. Developer Jordan Chapman answered questions regarding hours and noise mitigation. Councilman Knox initially moved to deny the resolution but amended his motion to table the item so the developer could provide a full formal presentation. Motion to table carried.
• Closed Door Sessions: The council voted 6-0 in two roll-call votes to enter closed sessions to discuss modifications to the officers' and supervisors' collective bargaining agreements under MCL 15.2681 C.
• Reconvened (Item F & G):
  • Approved a Letter of Understanding (LOU) with AFSCME Supervisors Local 1917 regarding a parental leave policy.
  • Approved an LOU with the Police Officers Association of Michigan regarding a take-home vehicle policy, with vehicles to be equipped with GPS and increased costs funded by forfeiture funds.
• Appointments: John Sirheigh and John Jacobson were reappointed to the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• Tabled: Resolution supporting the Grassett Brownfield redevelopment plan (formal developer presentation requested).
• Approved: Trailer purchase; Planning Commission reappointments; LOUs for supervisor and police employee policies.
• Announced: November 4 election with library millage renewal, Halloween safety reminders, and the Big Bird Run on November 9.