Roseville City Council Meeting Summary - June 9, 2026

The Roseville City Council met on June 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Mayor Taylor presided with six members present (Councilman Hoover, Shoemaker, McCartney, Watisha, Mayor Pro Tem Ha, and Mayor Taylor). Councilman Knox was absent and later excused. The meeting covered a presentation on public works projects, approval of a social district for downtown, discussion of a SAFER grant for the fire department, and public comment on several issues.

Consent Calendar

• The consent agenda was approved unanimously, including routine approvals and actions.

Public Comments & Testimony

• First Hearing (Agenda Items Only): Monica Troniak (17934 Martin Road) expressed frustration that businesses on Utica Road have been promised streetscaping for over 10 years, while recent budget includes updates for Utica Road but not for Gratiot. She requested the council review the budget for streetscaping on Gratiot. City Manager Monroe noted that a TAP grant for that area is going out to bid and construction will begin this summer.
• Second Hearing (Any City Business):
  • Dave Bomarito (28231 Cold Street, representing Roseville Historical Society) asked about plans for the 100th anniversary of the village of Roseville (incorporated 1926). Mayor Pro Tem Ha stated a special concert and ice cream social are planned for late September.
  • Taiwan Bailey (25326 Pearl Street) thanked the police department for patrolling his area, which reduced break-ins, and asked about placing a small home and EV station on his property. He was directed to contact the billing department.
  • Monica Troniak (again) expressed disappointment that the social district was not limited to events, preferring a more cautious approach. She also questioned whether a public hearing was required. City Attorney Thomason clarified that no public hearing was needed for a non-zoning ordinance.
  • Nina Olshewski (18441 Utica Road, representing CARE of Southeastern Michigan) invited elected officials to the Michigan Recovery Con and Film Festival on June 26, 2026, at the Macomb Intermediate School District building, featuring a youth panel.

Discussion Items

• Presentation from Macomb County Public Works: Don Brown, former commissioner and now with Candace Miller’s office, updated the council on several projects: the rain barrel program (removing about 1 million gallons of water per year), the Warbeck drain cleanup, the Sweeney drain sinkhole repair, the Martin retention basin ($4 million investment), and the Jefferson Relief Project. He highlighted a 75% reduction in CSOs (combined sewer overflows) into Lake St. Clair and noted a county match program for drain repairs. The report was received and filed.
• Social District Ordinance and Plan: The council discussed items B, C, and D: adopting an ordinance to amend Chapter 71 (Alcoholic Beverages) to add Article 7 (Social District and Common Areas), and resolutions establishing the social district and its management plan. After debate, the council voted to keep the social district operational only for city/DDA-sponsored events (not 24/7) for the first year. City Planner James Gamick supported the broader approach to spur economic growth. The motion to adopt the ordinance as presented passed, and the resolutions were approved with the understanding that the management plan would limit activities to city/DDA events initially but remain open for potential redevelopment.
• GLIWA Legal Services Agreement: The council approved a resolution authorizing the execution of legal services agreements with Stag Liuzza (lead counsel) and Kirk & Huth for 3M and DuPont public drinking water settlements. City Attorney Thomason explained there is no cost to the city; attorneys will work on contingency (one-third of any recovery).
• Fire Department SAFER Grant Application: Firefighter Mike Schwartz (union president) and Fire Chief Keith Jacobs presented a request to apply for a SAFER grant to hire six additional firefighters, raising minimum daily staffing from 11 to 13 and adding a fourth ambulance. They showed that call volume has increased an average of 306 calls per year since 2011, and Roseville has the highest runs per vehicle among 23 surrounding departments. They argued a fourth squad would reduce overtime, improve response times, and capture lost revenue (estimated $135,000 lost in 2025). Chief Jacobs confirmed all equipment is already available. City Controller Walters expressed concerns about the long-term cost beyond the three-year grant (75% federal in years 1-2, 35% in year 3) and the sustainability of the model. Council voted to allow the fire department to apply for the grant. The fire chief noted that if awarded, the council would still need to vote to accept the grant.

Key Outcomes

• Votes and Decisions:
  • Tabled retirement board appointment (unanimous).
  • Approved consent agenda (unanimous).
  • Approved block party on Oakdale between Lawn and Blair on June 20, 2026, 7–11 PM (unanimous).
  • Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 71 to add Article 7 (Social District) (unanimous).
  • Adopted resolution establishing social district (unanimous).
  • Adopted resolution adopting social district management and maintenance plan, with the condition that it be limited to city/DDA-sponsored events for the first year (unanimous).
  • Approved resolution for GLIWA legal services agreements for 3M/DuPont settlements (unanimous).
  • Approved fire department application for SAFER grant to hire six firefighters (unanimous).
• Directives and Next Steps:
  • City staff to coordinate with fire department and city controller on a study session to review budget impacts of the SAFER grant.
  • City Manager to provide information on the TAP grant for Gratiot streetscaping.
  • City to staff the new splash pad with seasonal/part-time employees during peak hours (3–9 PM, 7 days a week) beginning soon.
  • Councilman Knox was excused from the meeting.