City Council Study Meeting of 03/23/26 - 2026-03-23
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Meeting Summary
The Livonia City Council study session on 2026-03-23 set the agenda for the April 8 voting meeting. The most significant development item was waiver petition 2026-01-02-02 from J and J Land Holdings LLC to construct a gas station with convenience store and carryout restaurant at 13400 Newberg Road (Southeast corner of Newberg and Schoolcraft Road), which was placed on the regular agenda for approval. Multiple routine items including street closures for the Livonia Spree festival and equipment purchases were placed on consent.
Key Decisions (11)
Gas Station Development at 13400 Newberg Road
J and J Land Holdings LLC waiver petition 2026-01-02-02 to construct a gas station including convenience store and carryout restaurant at 13400 Newberg Road, located at the Southeast Corner of Newberg and Schoolcraft Road in the Northwest Corner of Section 29. Developer agreed to shift building placement to address neighbor concerns about cut-through traffic. Placed on regular agenda for April 8, 2026 vote.
Street Barricade for Six Mile Track Club Cross Country Meet
Request from Chris Inch and Six Mile Track Club to barricade Perth Street from Stark Road to dead end West of Farmington on August 21-22, 2026 for nighttime high school cross country meet. Event in sixth year with 70 high school teams, 1,500 runners, 2,500 spectators. Placed on consent agenda.
Noise Ordinance Waiver for July 4th Party at 18111 and 18133 Floral Street
Request from David Groff to waive noise ordinance for party with band on July 4, 2026 from 12PM to 10PM at 18111 and 18133 Floral Street. Annual event approximately 10 years running. Placed on consent agenda.
Livonia Spree Banner Display Approval
Request to display banners on Farmington Road and 5 Mile Road from May 22 through June 29, 2026, and 4x8 foot signs at City Hall and Ford Field for Spree 76 festival. Placed on consent agenda.
Livonia Spree Street Closures
Request to close Stark Road from 14255 Stark Road to Linden, and Linden from Farmington Road to Stark Road from 8AM June 22 through 12 noon June 29, 2026. Also requesting Wayne County permission to close Farmington Road between I-96 Overpass and 5 Mile Road from 6PM-11:30PM on June 28, 2026 for fireworks. Placed on consent agenda.
Livonia Spree Carnival and Fireworks Permits
Request for Wade Shows carnival permit at Ford Field and Veterans Park in June 2026, fireworks display permit for 10:15PM on June 28, 2026 at Stamelski Veterans Park, and authorization to use Ford Field, Eddie Yager Arena, and Stamelski Veterans Park. New five-year contract finalized with Wade Shows. Placed on consent agenda.
Fire Department Ambulance Purchase
Authorization to purchase one 2027 or newer Lifeline Type One Superliner ambulance through R and R Fire Truck in Belleville via Houston Galveston Area Council consortium bid. Will replace frontline vehicle with approximately two-year delivery timeline. Placed on consent agenda.
Fire Department Pickup Truck Purchase
Authorization to purchase four 2026 Ford F-150 Supercrew 4x4 XLT pickup trucks through Longhammer Ford via State of Michigan and Macomb County contract bids. Will replace vehicles 11-17 years old. Placed on consent agenda.
Firefighter Cancer Screening Program
Authorization to purchase Grail Galleri Cancer Screening Professional Services for early cancer detection for firefighters. Technology detects 50 types of cancer, 70% not detectable by other means. Piloted last year with 30 firefighters. Department currently has five members battling cancer. Placed on consent agenda.
Golf Course Cart Path Replacement
Budget amendment authorization for removal and replacement of cart path sections at all three city golf courses (nine holes total, three at each course). Low bid of $578,170 received through bid process with two bidders. Enterprise fund project funded by user fees. Placed on consent agenda.
AT&T Wireless Tower Lease Amendment
Approval of seventh amendment to lease agreement between City of Livonia and New Singular Wireless PCS LLC/AT&T Wireless PCS LLC to accommodate equipment relocation and upgrade on tower. Placed on consent agenda.
Development Activity (1)
Gas Station and Convenience Store at Newberg/Schoolcraft
Gas station with convenience store and carryout restaurant. Described as couple million dollar investment. Locally owned and operated family business.
Market Signals (3)
Commercial Demand
Local family-owned business investing several million dollars in new gas station development at expressway-adjacent corner, indicating confidence in commercial retail demand.
Infrastructure
City golf courses operating as profitable enterprise fund with sufficient reserves to fund $578,170 in cart path infrastructure improvements from user fees.
Sentiment
Resident raised concerns about $60 million proposed police building investment, suggesting community debate over capital spending priorities versus technology investments.