ROLL CALL: Mayor Clark, Mayor ProTem Lorenzo, Council Members Bononi, Cassis, Csordas, DeRoche and Kramer

1. Presentation of medals earned from military service in the U. S Army during WWII -

Lawrence Meier.

2. Presentation of plaques in appreciation of service:

1. James Evenhuis, Kathleen Mutch, and James Rose-Fuerst Property Task Force Committee
2. Julie Johnson-Beautification Commission
3. Kim Thomas Capello-Planning Commission

PUBLIC HEARING:

1. CITY MANAGER

A. Discuss sunset of Stormwater Finance Committee and Town Center Steering Committee

B. Formation of Main Street Committee

C. 2001-2002 City Council Budget Work Sessions

D. Update on 12 Mile Road "gap" improvements

3. ATTORNEY

1. Approval of Mid-year Budget Amendment 2001-6. (5 votes necessary)

2. Approval of Design and Construction Variance for Timber Meadows, to construct a gated

entry and wider roadway, project located east side of Beck Road, north of Eleven Mile.

3. Approval of Design and Construction Variance to eliminate an eight-foot wide safety path,

west side of Meadowbrook Road between Grand River and Eleven Mile Road– William

McKeever, Marque Corporate Center.

4. Approval of agreement for legal assignments to the Planning Commission and Zoning

Board of Appeals.

5. Set dates for annual meetings with Boards/Commissions.

6. Request for approval of Ordinance No. 2000-150.03 – to amend Article V of Chapter 31

of the Novi Code of Ordinances, to revise the standards for the establishment and use of

natural beauty roads within the City of Novi – 1st Reading

7. Review status of Ice Arena Committee/Community Clubs.

8. Appointments to Boards and Commissions.

9 Approval of Resolution and acceptance of Warranty Deed from the PLC Novi West Development LLC for the Twelve Mile and Other Roadway Improvements Project (Special Assessment District 155).

10. Approval of Resolution and acceptance of various deeds, easements, and grading

permits from Ramco/Gershenson for the Twelve Mile and other Roadway Improvements Project (SAD 155)

11. Acceptance of Option Agreement with Zimmersman Family Trust (22-10-300-008), authorization to exercise the Option Agreement ($78,775), close on the property in accordance with the terms of the Agreement for Option price, and pay usual closing costs. (SAD 155)

12. Acceptance of Option Agreement with Cornrite Properties (22-10-400-030 and 22-10-400-031), authorization to exercise the Option Agreement ($107,583) and close on the property in accordance with the terms of the Agreement and pay usual closing costs. (SAD 155)

13. Acceptance of Option Agreement with Madias Brothers, Inc. (22-15-126-016), authorization to exercise the Option Agreement ($120,000) and close on the property in accordance with the terms of the Agreement for Option price, and pay usual closing costs. (SAD 155)

14. Acceptance of Option Agreement with Larson Family Trust (22-10-400-054), authorization to exercise the Option Agreement ($41,500) and close on the property in accordance with the terms of the Agreement for Option price, and pay usual closing costs. (SAD 155)

15. Acceptance of Option Agreement with Roland T. Gerhard Trust (22-10-400-054), authorization to exercise the Option Agreement ($70,794) and close on the property in accordance with the terms of the Agreement for Option price, and pay usual closing costs. (SAD 155)

16. Acceptance of Option Agreement with IEM, Ltd. (22-10-400-053), authorization to exercise the Option Agreement ($23,253) and close on the property in accordance with the terms of the Agreement for Option price, and pay usual closing costs. (SAD 155)

17. Acceptance of Option Agreement with S.S.S. & G, a/k/a Novi Twelve Associates, (22-15-125-010), authorization to exercise the Option Agreement ($78,775) and close on the property in accordance with the terms of the Agreement for Option price, and pay usual closing costs. (SAD 155)

18. Adoption of Resolution approving Declaration of Taking for the Carlton Properties, parcel 22-10-400-033 (SAD 155)

19. Adoption of Resolution approving Declaration of Taking for Carlton Condominiums, parcel 22-10-400-037 (SAD 155).

20. Adoption of Resolution and Authorization to make an Offer to Purchase Real Estate for Twelve Mile Road and Other roadway Improvements Project (SAD 155): Standard Federal Bank (50-22-15-200-170) for $31,690 and approve Declaration of Taking.

21. Adoption of Resolution and Authorization to make an Offer to Purchase Real Estate for Twelve Mile Road and Other roadway Improvements Project (SAD 155): Art Van Furniture (50-22-15-200-095) for $31,065 and approve Declaration of Taking.

CONSENT AGENDA REMOVALS FOR COUNCIL ACTION: (Consent Agenda items, which have been removed for discussion and/or action)

1. Future of Memorial Day Parade – Member Cassis.

2. Council Rules: Re-establishing time limits on audience participation - Mayor Pro Tem

Lorenzo.

3. Council Rules: Establishing consistency with regard to written communications to Council

(items listed on Council agenda vs. items read into the record at Council meeting) – Mayor

Pro Tem Lorenzo.

4. Cider Mill Traffic Problems – Mayor Clark.

CONSENT AGENDA: (Background information for Consent Agenda items is available for review at the City Clerk’s Office)

1. Approve Minutes of:

1. January 18, 2001, Special meeting
2. February 5, 2001, Regular meeting
3. February 12, 2001, Council Interview meeting
4. February 15, 2001, Special Joint meeting of City Council and Planning Commission

1. Approve request for renewal of Pawnbroker License-Great Lakes Jewelry, 26103 Novi Road.
2. Schedule Executive Session immediately following the regular meeting of 2/26/01 for the purpose of discussing pending litigation and property acquisition.
3. Approval for upgrade of Novell Licenses from EDS through the State of Michigan Joint

Purchasing Program in the amount of $10,574.67.

4. Approval for rental of sound system/lighting for the production of the Music Man from Mixx

Masterz Sound and Lighting, the low quotation, in the amount of $4,932.50.

5. Approval to purchase one Trimble Pro XR GPS Unit from Michigan Surveyors and Technical Supply, Inc. under the EDS End User Computing Contract through the State of Michigan in the amount of $10,005.
6. Approval of Final Pay Estimate No. 9 and Final Balancing Change Order No. 1: West Road Reconstruction Project, 1996 Roadway Bond Program
7. Approval of Final Pay Estimate No. 18 and Final Balancing Change Order No. 9: Meadowbrook Road Paving, 1996 Roadway Bond Program.
8. Approval of Traffic Control Orders 01-06, 01-07, 01-08; Garfield Road speed limit: 30 MPH Eight Mile Road to Deer Run and 25 MPH Deer Run to Nine Mile Road.
9. Approval of Liquor License transfer of ownership application for Ah Wok, LLC.
10. Approval of claims and accounts: Warrant No. 591

1. Letter from Oakland County Emergency Management: Re: Severe Weather

Awareness Week, April 1-7, 2001.

2. Letter from Rep. Nancy Cassis Re: requesting resolution supporting the designation of

March as "Parenting Awareness Month."

SCHEDULED MEETINGS - All Regular Council Meetings are held in the Council Chambers

unless otherwise noted.

5 – City Council

6 – Zoning Board of Appeals

7 – Planning Commission

8 – Parks & Recreation Commission

12 – Library Board

13 – Beautification Commission

13 – Cable Access Committee

15 – Historical Commission

15 – Ordinance Review Committee

19 – City Council

21 – Planning Commission

2 – City Council

3 – Zoning Board of Appeals

4 – Planning Commission

9 – Library Board

10 – Beautification Commission

10 – Cable Access Committee

12 – Parks and Recreation Commission

13 – Good Friday – City Offices Closed

16 – City Council

18 – Planning Commission

19 – Historical Commission

19 – Ordinance Review Committee