Roseville City Council Meeting - April 14, 2026

The Roseville City Council met on April 14, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Councilmember Knox was excused, and six members were present. The council approved the consent agenda, received the 2026-2027 budget, held a public hearing on the CDBG budget, authorized publication of delinquent water bill notices, amended medical marijuana dispensary hours, and entered closed session to discuss pending arbitration. Public comments addressed planning commission meeting frequency, CDBG funding, a gas leak, the new splash pad, and the library renovation. The police chief also requested a special council meeting.

Consent Calendar

• The consent agenda was approved unanimously via motion from Mayor Pro Tem Haw and Councilmember Watisha. Prior to this, a motion to excuse Councilmember Knox passed unanimously.

Public Comments & Testimony

First Hearing (Agenda Items)

• Monica Troniak (1793 Margin Road) expressed concern that the Planning Commission website states meetings are held twice monthly but actual meetings were far less frequent in 2025, with some months having none and others lasting only 15 minutes. She noted this limits resident opportunities to comment and asked for clarification on the ordinance development process.
• During the CDBG budget public hearing, four organizations spoke in support of their grant requests:
  • Christina Droze (Maggie's Wigs for Kids of Michigan) requested $1,200 for a wig for one Roseville child, noting the organization has helped over 6,000 children statewide and 13 Roseville families.
  • Ajisha Vargese (Macomb County Child Advocacy Center / Care House) reported that Care House has conducted over 11,800 forensic interviews since 1996, including 779 from Roseville, and in 2026 has done 222 interviews with 22 Roseville children. She stated 89 cents of every dollar goes directly to services, implicitly supporting continued funding.
  • Claire Brinkman (Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers) said CDBG funds will support 100 projects for Roseville residents this year; the organization serves nearly 500 people annually with over 20,000 hours of service.
  • Krista Carpenter (Hertz for Homes) stated that past CDBG funding has helped 17 Roseville families (27 children) and the requested FY 2026-2027 funding would help 5-10 families. She expressed strong support for the program.
• City Manager Jim Monroe noted that one previous subrecipient (Salvation Army Max program) did not reapply this year because their funding was underutilized.

Second Hearing (Any City Business)

• A resident (likely Commissioner Susan Stadwick) reported a gas leak in her front yard and said she was told repairs could take two to three months; she expressed fear for safety. Mayor Taylor offered to connect her with city engineers after the meeting.
• Teresa Zachmeister (17381 Eastland, 48-year resident) voiced strong opposition to opening the new Rollinger Park splash pad to non-residents. She argued non-residents do not pay taxes, cited past safety issues (drug use at the park requiring basketball hoop removal), questioned lack of supervision, and noted other cities restrict splash pad access to residents. She asked for reconsideration and proposed resident-only passes.
• James Dave Bonrito (72+ year resident) announced a free historical society program on April 21 at the middle school featuring retired Fire Chief Larry Huck.
• Claire Brinkman (IVC) shared information about the RSVP senior volunteer program offering stipends.
• Monica Troniak praised the newly renovated library as a “jewel” and encouraged visits.

Discussion Items

• Receive and File FY 2026-2027 Budget: The budget was received and filed on motion by Councilmember Watisha and Mayor Pro Tem Haw, approved unanimously.
• CDBG Budget Public Hearing: The public hearing was held for the CDBG budget (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027). The city manager confirmed all applicants were fully funded. The hearing was closed by unanimous motion.
• Delinquent Water Bill Notice: The council approved publication of notice that delinquent water bills will be placed on the tax roll; the deadline for payment arrangements is May 2. (Motion by Councilman Hoover, supported by Councilman Schumacher; approved unanimously.)
• Medical Marijuana Ordinance Amendment: The council adopted an amendment to Chapter 192 of the City Code to change hours of operation for medical marijuana provisioning centers and adult-use dispensaries. City Attorney Thomas noted a six-month review will occur. (Motion by Councilman Schumacher, supported by Mayor Pro Tem Haw; approved unanimously.)
• Closed Session Request: The council voted via roll call (6-0) to enter closed session to discuss a written legal opinion regarding pending arbitration pursuant to MCL 15.2681E and H.
• Police Chief’s Report: The chief reported on the loss of Officer Jeremy France, thanked the department and neighboring agencies for coverage, and requested a special council workshop to give a state-of-the-department overview.
• Council Discussion: Councilmembers expressed condolences and appreciation. Regarding the splash pad, Councilman Schumacher acknowledged resident concerns but expressed optimism; Mayor Taylor assured the public that police patrols and the Parks and Recreation board would address issues, and noted other cities similarly allow public access.

Key Outcomes

• The consent agenda and excusal of Councilmember Knox passed unanimously.
• The FY 2026-2027 budget was received and filed.
• The CDBG public hearing was closed; no final budget action taken.
• Authority to publish delinquent water bill notice was granted.
• Ordinance Chapter 192 was amended (approved, with a six-month review).
• Closed session was authorized by 6-0 roll call.
• The police chief’s request for a special meeting was noted for scheduling.
• The meeting adjourned after returning from closed session at about 8:03 PM.