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Roseville City Council Meeting - March 10, 2026

City Council — Tuesday, March 10, 2026
BodyRoseville, Michigan
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, March 10, 2026
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Unassigned speaker

1:10

I'd like

Speaker 1

1:10

to call the Roseville City Council meeting to order for March 10th, 2026.

1:15

If we could all rise for the Pledge of Allegiance, please.

Unassigned speaker

1:21

I

Speaker 2

1:21

pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

Speaker 1

1:25

And to the republic for which it stands one nation under that,

Speaker 2

1:30

individual liberty and justice for

Unassigned speaker

1:33

all.

Speaker 3

1:48

Absolutely.

Speaker 1

1:48

We have a roll call, please.

Speaker 3

1:50

Councilman Hoover.

Speaker 1

1:51

Present.

Speaker 3

1:52

Councilman Shoemaker.

Speaker 1

1:53

Here.

Speaker 3

1:54

Councilwoman McCartney here.

1:56

Councilman Watisha.

Speaker 4

1:58

Present.

Speaker 3

1:59

Mayor Protep Haw.

2:00

He's here.

2:01

Mayor Taylor.

2:02

Here.

2:02

Let that record reflect that Councilman Knox just walked in.

Speaker 1

2:06

Thank you.

2:10

Next item on the agenda is going to be our consent agenda.

2:13

There are any items on the on the consent agenda council wishes to have removed for discussion.

Unassigned speaker

2:21

No.

Speaker 1

2:22

If not, I'll need a motion from the board.

Speaker 4

2:24

So move.

Speaker 1

2:25

The board.

2:26

Motion by Councilman Watisha supported by Councilwoman McCartney.

2:30

All in favor?

2:32

Aye.

2:32

Anyone against?

2:33

Consent agenda's been approved.

2:35

Next item on the agenda is approval request for an abatement, Mr.

2:39

Monroe.

Speaker 2

2:40

We have an answer.

Speaker 1

2:41

Thank you.

Unassigned speaker

2:41

And

Speaker 1

2:42

we're gonna move right into presentations.

2:43

And the first one tonight's gonna be from Adam Wright from uh Midwest Strategy.

2:48

He's gonna give us the legislative update.

2:51

Adam, welcome.

Speaker 5

2:52

Thank you so much.

2:53

Uh good evening, Mr.

2:54

Mayor and Council members.

2:56

Good to be here.

2:57

Adam Wright with Midwest Strategy Group.

2:59

Um bringing all of the good news from Lansing for you.

3:03

Um the first bit of not awesome news is the budget, right?

3:07

So we had our budget uh consensus revenue estimating conference in January, and they'll have another one in May.

3:14

Um the long and short of it is state revenues are down about one point one billion dollars from what was estimated last year for the budget that we're going into and they'll be adopting.

3:26

700 million of that is accounted for because of the road funding package, tax changes that they made, uh the tax cut on tips overtime and social security, and four hundred million of that is because of the flattening of the economy and lower than expected business tax revenue.

3:44

So the governor has presented an eighty eight point one billion dollar budget, which had other tax increases included in there, and that kind of start kicks off the budget year for the state.

3:56

Um we're having uh the appropriations committees meet right now and look at what the governor's executive recommendation was, considering that, and then they'll make their recommendations from both the House and the Senate, and then hopefully by June thirtieth, get the budget done so the governor can sign it by their self-imposed deadline.

4:19

Some of the things we're looking at that we want to draw your attention to specifically is there's a lot of conversation in Lansing about property taxes.

4:28

So we know property taxes remain a big issue for a lot of folks.

4:33

Um the cost of property taxes, um, but we also know the services that are delivered through property taxes.

4:41

And so there's three different plans that are being considered right now.

4:45

The governors talked about a property tax credit for seniors that would cost the budget about $90 million dollars a year.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Education Funding██████████████████████████26%
Procedural████████████████████████24%
Budget Equity Analysis██████████████████████22%
Public Safety█████████████13%
Education██████████10%
Affordable Housing██2%
Environmental Protection█1%
Disability Rights█1%
Pending Litigation█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Roseville City Council Meeting - March 10, 2026

The Roseville City Council convened on March 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Mayor Taylor presided. All council members were present (Councilman Knox arrived after roll call). The meeting included a consent agenda, presentations from a legislative consultant and school superintendent, public hearings, authorizations for closed sessions, and council comments.

Consent Calendar

  • The consent agenda was approved unanimously without discussion. (Motion by Councilman Watisha, second by Councilwoman McCartney.)

Public Comments & Testimony

First Hearing (Agenda Items):

  • Margaret Stadwick (26685 Normandy) asked about outstanding bond debt on schools slated for demolition and what would happen to those funds. The council referred her to the school superintendent.
  • Dan Lambricks (28059 Fountain Street) expressed strong support for the school bond and asked for more public outreach.

Second Hearing (Any City Business):

  • Lieutenant Tom Watisha (Roseville Police Department) announced the 4th Annual Roseville Honor Guards Brigade spaghetti dinner on March 25, 2026, at the Vintage House in Fraser, with raffles and a gun raffle. Tickets and donation information are available via the department and Facebook page.

Discussion Items

Legislative Update (Adam Wright, Midwest Strategy Group)

  • Adam Wright reported on the state budget (revenues down $1.1 billion; governor's proposed $88.1 billion budget). He described three property tax relief options: a senior credit (cost $90M), an expanded homestead credit ($300M), and a more extensive restructuring that would eliminate several taxes and shift sales tax to services, potentially leaving a $300M shortfall. Wright emphasized the need for dollar-for-dollar backfill for local governments and schools.
  • He also noted bills to restrict millage elections to November only and a package of nine bills that would preempt local zoning for housing, allowing duplexes by right, minimum dwelling sizes of 500 sq ft, etc. Wright stated, "It's a local preemption issue, so we're opposed to it," and advocated for local control.
  • Regarding election equipment, Wright noted the governor included funding but the House Appropriations chair does not support it; they will advocate for those dollars.
  • Councilman Knox asked clarifying questions about the budget and property tax plans.
  • A motion to receive and file the update was approved.

School Bond Proposal (Superintendent Mark Blaskowski)

  • Superintendent Blaskowski presented a zero-tax-rate-increase bond proposal for the May 5, 2026 election. The $170 million plan addresses low facility utilization (46%), aging infrastructure, and declining enrollment. Key components: closing Eastland Middle School and combining middle schools at Roseville Middle, demolishing three aging elementary schools (Dort, Kaiser, Patton), building a new elementary school (650 students), converting Fountain Elementary into an early childhood center, repurposing closed sites for home-building through the trades program, and making upgrades to safety, technology, transportation (13 new buses), and infrastructure (HVAC, drainage, etc.).
  • Councilman Knox asked about early childhood program expansion and home-building projections. Blaskowski noted that the home-building program produces homes slowly (1-2 years each) and that specific numbers for all sites are not yet available.
  • A motion to receive and file the proposal was approved.

Closed Session Requests

  • Council voted unanimously (7-0) to authorize closed sessions:
    1. To discuss a written legal opinion regarding appointing arbitration (MCL 15.2681E and H).
    2. To discuss an attorney-client privilege opinion regarding a request to sell back additional vacation time (MCL 15.2681H).
  • Both sessions were scheduled after council comments.

Reports and Council Comments

  • City Attorney Thomas: Reported resolution of the City of Roseville vs. Strauss matter regarding a temporary easement for the Gratiot reconstruction project; a formal resolution to be presented at the next meeting.
  • City Manager Monroe: Addressed a resident's trash can replacement issue, advising that Priority Waste should be contacted and that the city sells replacement cans at cost.
  • Council members thanked presenters, expressed support for the school bond and local zoning control, and wished the Roseville Panthers basketball team success in their playoff game. Birthdays for Council members Thomason and Hoover were acknowledged.
  • The Honor Guard spaghetti dinner was promoted.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent agenda approved unanimously.
  • Legislative update received and filed.
  • School bond presentation received and filed; bond election set for May 5, 2026.
  • Two closed sessions authorized (each 7-0).
  • Community event announced: Honor Guard spaghetti dinner on March 25, 2026.
  • Strauss litigation settlement to be formalized at next meeting.

Meeting Transcript

I'd like to call the Roseville City Council meeting to order for March 10th, 2026. If we could all rise for the Pledge of Allegiance, please. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the republic for which it stands one nation under that, individual liberty and justice for all. Absolutely. We have a roll call, please. Councilman Hoover. Present. Councilman Shoemaker. Here. Councilwoman McCartney here. Councilman Watisha. Present. Mayor Protep Haw. He's here. Mayor Taylor. Here. Let that record reflect that Councilman Knox just walked in. Thank you. Next item on the agenda is going to be our consent agenda. There are any items on the on the consent agenda council wishes to have removed for discussion. No. If not, I'll need a motion from the board. So move. The board. Motion by Councilman Watisha supported by Councilwoman McCartney. All in favor? Aye. Anyone against? Consent agenda's been approved. Next item on the agenda is approval request for an abatement, Mr. Monroe. We have an answer. Thank you. And we're gonna move right into presentations. And the first one tonight's gonna be from Adam Wright from uh Midwest Strategy. He's gonna give us the legislative update. Adam, welcome. Thank you so much. Uh good evening, Mr. Mayor and Council members. Good to be here. Adam Wright with Midwest Strategy Group. Um bringing all of the good news from Lansing for you. Um the first bit of not awesome news is the budget, right?

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