Roseville City Council Meeting Summary – March 24, 2026

The Roseville City Council convened on March 24, 2026, at 6:30 PM with all members present. The meeting included the approval of multiple capital projects, a discussion on extending cannabis retail hours, and public comments concerning a rodent infestation and the Sacred Heart Church property.

Consent Calendar

• The council unanimously approved the consent agenda as presented.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Eviction Diversion: Patrick Thompson proposed a new eviction diversion program and researching limits on corporate-owned single-family homes.
• Sacred Heart Church: Pastor Curtis Ostosh (Harvest Time Christian Fellowship) stated his congregation opposes the city’s condemnation of the property, noting their pending legal interest.
• Rodent Infestation (East Crestmont Street): Residents Kenneth, Matthew and Lori Golden, and Jessica Schroeder extensively detailed a severe rodent and squirrel infestation from a neighbor’s property, citing thousands of dollars in damage and frustration with code enforcement delays.
• Public Safety & Infrastructure: Frank Houston requested more police officers, a deer removal protocol, and repairs to manholes and landscaping on Gratiot Avenue.

Discussion Items

• Infrastructure & Public Works: The council approved the Grasshood Avenue water main replacement, a joint pavement marking project with St. Clair Shores and Fraser, the demolition of the American Legion Hall, and the purchase of a new front-end loader (Case 621 G2), multiple vehicle lifts, and an overhead crane for the DPW garage. All items were part of capital budgets or bond projects.
• Public Safety: Chief Berlin received approval to spend $29,760.89 in federal forfeiture funds to enhance the department’s MRAP vehicle, addressing lighting, camera, and loudspeaker deficiencies identified during a recent incident.
• Cannabis Retail Hours: The council debated a request to extend operating hours from 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM. Proponent Salam Alaya (Gaz/Gatsby) argued the city was losing revenue to neighboring communities with later hours. Chief Berlin noted minimal calls for service but that the extended hours fall within a busy period for patrol.

Administration & Department Reports

• The City Clerk announced absentee ballots for the May election will be mailed on March 27.
• The City Attorney reported an eminent domain case was dismissed following a settlement on the Hemberry Easement.
• The City Manager reminded the public that City Hall will be closed on Good Friday.
• Chief Berlin reported on successful training at the Days Inn property (Naval Shield Team) and joint rescue task force exercises with the fire department.
• Mr. DeBruin announced the Macomb County Older Adults Advisory Committee will meet in Roseville on May 26.

Key Outcomes

• All Consent Items: Approved.
• Grasshood Avenue Water Main: Approved.
• Pavement Marking (PK Contracting LLC): Approved.
• American Legion Demolition (International Construction LLC): Approved.
• Equipment Purchases (Loader, Lifts, Crane): All approved.
• MRAP Enhancements (Gramma’s Speed Shop): Approved.
• Cannabis Hours Extension (Ordinance Amendment): Approved (Motion by Shoemaker, supported by Knox, 1 opposed). The ordinance will be amended to allow operation until 11:30 PM, with a six-month review period and police activity monitoring.
• Directives: City staff were directed to follow up on the East Crestmont Street rodent complaints and the various public works and public safety requests raised by residents.