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Meeting Summary
Livonia City Council approved the replacement of the A.J. Gear store roof at Greenmead Historical Park with cedar shakes, maintaining historical preservation standards. The council denied waiver petition 2026-02-02-08 for the Rack Charity Poker to host charity poker games at 28410 Joy Road. The council also authorized distribution of proposed amendments to the Livonia Vision 21 master plan, including Book 5 on Housing Sustainability, for public review and referred the matter to the Law and Education Committee.
Key Decisions (9)
Minutes Approval - April 20, 2026 Meeting
Minutes from the regular meeting of April 20, 2026 were approved by council vote.
Extended Speaking Time for Resident Greg Relico
Council approved motion to grant resident Greg Relico an additional 90 seconds of speaking time during audience communication.
Referral to Committee of the Whole - Purchasing Reporting Review
Council approved referral to Committee of the Whole to review purchasing reporting for amounts between $15,000-$19,999 and $20,000-$29,999, with backup documentation requirements.
Referral to Law and Education Committee - Ultralight Aircraft Operations
Council approved referral to Law and Education Committee regarding ultralight single-person aircraft operations over residential areas due to safety concerns.
Consent Agenda Items 1-5
Consent agenda items 1-5 were approved as one item, previously discussed at April 20, 2026 study meeting.
Cedar Shake Roof Replacement at A.J. Gear Store - Greenmead Historical Park
Awarded bid for replacement of the A.J. Gear store roof at Greenmead Historical Park with cedar shakes from budgeted funds, maintaining historical preservation standards.
Waiver Petition 2026-02-02-08 - Rack Charity Poker at 28410 Joy Road
Council denied appeal of planning commission denial submitted by Gregory Goodbread on behalf of the Rack Charity Poker requesting to amend council resolution 277-24 to host charity poker games at 28410 Joy Road, located north side of Joy Road between Thorpe Street and Harrison Avenue.
Master Plan Petition 2026-01-07-01 - Vision 21 Amendments Distribution
Council authorized the Livonia Planning Commission to distribute proposed amendments to the Livonia Vision 21 master plan including Book 5 on Housing Sustainability for public review and comment, and to hold a public hearing pursuant to Michigan Planning Enabling Act.
Referral to Law and Education Committee - Vision 21 Master Plan Amendments
Council approved referral of the Vision 21 master plan amendments including Book 5 to the Law and Education Committee for additional review and public input.
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
City is developing Housing Sustainability plan (Book 5) as amendment to Vision 21 master plan, indicating focus on future housing policy and sustainability standards.
Sentiment
Residents expressed concerns about transparency in budget reporting and purchasing processes, with requests for more detailed documentation on expenditures between $15,000-$30,000.
Infrastructure
Greenmead Historical Park continues to receive capital investment for building maintenance, with cedar shake roof replacement approved for A.J. Gear store.
Other
Upcoming public safety and parks/senior cultural millage renewals on ballot - both are renewals with no new tax increases, indicating stable municipal funding for these services.