Roseville City Council Meeting Summary – October 13, 2026

The Roseville City Council met on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., with Mayor Taylor presiding and all council members present. The agenda included a consent calendar, a presentation on the Battle of the Badges blood drive, two single-source equipment purchase authorizations, acceptance of a FEMA firefighter grant, planning commission reappointments, public comment, and a closed session. No unfinished business was reported. The council reconvened in open session at 7:51 p.m. and adjourned after completing city business.

Consent Calendar

• The consent agenda was approved by voice vote; no council member requested removal of any item.

Presentations

• Tony Lipinski, Recreation Authority of Roseville and East Point, presented the Battle of the Badges blood drive trophy to the Roseville Police Department. The 2026 competition was won by the police departments, 10–8, over the Roseville and East Point fire and police departments. Chief Scott Burley accepted the trophy; Chief Keith Jacobs and other chiefs were thanked. The annual September blood drive is held in partnership with the American Red Cross and was complicated this year by the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

Public Comments & Testimony

• The first public hearing, limited to agenda items, had no speakers.
• Denise Amato, president of the Mandarin Condo Association, described a neighboring house as a “flop house” causing ongoing safety problems for her 17-unit complex, which is mostly senior citizens. She reported drug activity, guns, fires, trespassing on condo property, and frequent police and fire responses over the past five years. She asked the city to help convert the property to a safer, family-only rental. City Manager Ryan Monroe and Mayor Taylor responded that police are giving the address extra attention, code enforcement issued citations that week, and the city attorney will contact the owner. City Attorney Thomason noted legal limits on regulating group homes under state law.
• Tony Lipinski, Recreation Authority director, announced the 48th annual Big Bird Run on November 8 at 10 a.m., featuring a 10K, 5K, and one-mile fun run, with proceeds benefiting local volunteer groups. He also asked the city to regulate e-bikes and e-scooters in parks, citing dangerous near-misses; City Attorney Thomason said he could draft a local ordinance while the city waits for state action.

Discussion Items

• PowerPro XT stretchers — Stryker EMS Equipment. Fire Chief Keith Jacobs requested approval of a single-source bid for two PowerPro XT stretchers. Normally priced at about $37,000 each, the city budgeted $36,100 for one stretcher, but a Stryker deal allowed two stretchers for the price of one, with an additional $2,898 warranty credit on old stretchers and total savings of $41,282.23. The old stretchers are being kept for training and parts. Motion by Councilman Knox, seconded by Councilman Hoover; carried by voice vote.
• Washington Street lift station pump rebuild — Kennedy Industries Inc. Mr. DeBruin requested approval for a rebuilt Flygt pump for the Washington Street lift station. Kennedy Industries previously took the old pump as a core and rebuilt it, and it will fit with the other two pumps. A minimum six-month warranty covering parts and labor was confirmed. Motion by Councilman Watisha, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hall; carried by voice vote.
• FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for SCBAs. Chief Jacobs and Sergeant Mike Schwartz, Local 1614 president and grant writer, explained the grant funding replacement of the fire department’s self-contained breathing apparatus before its 15-year certification expires in September 2027. FEMA will provide $252,645 of the $277,909 total; the city’s 10% cost share is $25,264. The city budgeted $450,000 for this equipment, only the local share would be used, and Chief Jacobs characterized the savings as roughly $375,000. The grant funds 28 packs and about 56 bottles. The department also applied for a separate $50,000 state grant for thermal imaging cameras. Motion by Councilman Watisha, seconded by Councilman Knox; carried.
• Closed session authorization. Council approved, by roll call, a motion to enter closed session to discuss a written legal opinion pursuant to MCL 15.2681H. The council later reconvened in open session at 7:51 p.m.
• Planning Commission reappointments. Michael Badke, Adam Abraham, and Pamela Weeks were reappointed to the Planning Commission by voice vote.

Reports

• City Clerk: Early voting will be held October 24 through November 1, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Council Chambers; residents with questions may contact the clerk’s office.
• City Attorney: Followed up on e-bike regulation, noting draft ordinances are circulating and expressing willingness to develop a local ordinance, especially for parks.
• City Manager: The next city council meeting on October 27 will be held in the city manager’s conference room because Council Chambers will be used for early voting.
• Councilmembers offered congratulations, thanks, and condolences, including condolences to the family of Carol Huck, and noted the successful homecoming parade and the Roseville Panthers’ 20–15 football win over Anchor Bay.

Key Outcomes

• Approved the consent agenda.
• Approved the single-source purchase of two PowerPro XT stretchers from Stryker EMS Equipment.
• Approved the single-source rebuild award to Kennedy Industries Inc. for the Washington Street lift station pump.
• Approved the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant, including the city’s $25,264 cost share.
• Authorized a closed session for a written legal opinion and reconvened afterward.
• Reappointed Michael Badke, Adam Abraham, and Pamela Weeks to the Planning Commission.
• Directed city staff and the city attorney to pursue code enforcement at the property described by Mandarin Condo Association and to consider local e-bike regulations.
• Adjourned after completing all city business.