1. 2006 Community Development Block Grant Fund Program

1. SPECIAL/COMMITTEE

2. CITY MANAGER

3. DEPARTMENTAL

4. ATTORNEY

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION – In order to hear all citizen comments at a reasonable hour, the City Council requests that speakers respect the three-minute time limit for individual comments and the five-minute time limit for an individual speaking on behalf of a group.

1. Consideration of request from Fumi Enterprise, Inc., to transfer ownership and location of Class C liquor license from Chaldean Iraqi American Association of Michigan, Inc. 25626 Telegraph, Southfield, MI, to 24271 Novi Road, (Pine Ridge Plaza).

2. Acceptance from Provincial Glades, LLC of the dedication of 45 acres of City parkland and a Conservation Easement in accordance with The Preserve Residential Unit Development Agreement and the approved site plan SP 03-46.

3. Approval of City Council meeting dates for 2006.

4. Approval to schedule an interview meeting for Boards and Commissions.

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION – In order to hear all citizen comments at a reasonable hour, the City Council requests that speakers respect the three-minute time limit for individual comments and the five-minute time limit for an individual speaking on behalf of a group.

5. Approval of request by Bridge Center, LLC for a variance from Section 11-278(b)(5), which requires a pedestrian safety path along the north side of Eleven Mile Road located 1 foot inside the future right-of-way, to allow an alternate location limiting the impacts to natural features for the Campus Tech Park project (SP03-27A).

6. Consideration of a request from the developer of Orchard Hills North for: 1) a variance from Section 11-278(b)(5) of the Design and Construction Standards requiring the Ten Mile bike path to be located 1 foot inside the road right-of-way (a meandering location proposed) contrary to staff recommendation; 2) a variance from Section 4.05A of the City of Novi Subdivision Ordinance requiring that pedestrian safety paths be constructed along both sides of local streets (a sidewalk on only the north side is proposed); and 3) a variance from Section 11-194(a)(7) of the Design and Construction Standards limiting the length of a cul-de-sac to 800 feet (975 feet is proposed).

7. Approval of resolution to authorize Budget Amendment #2006-06.

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

1. Discussion of scheduling interviews for City Manager recruiting firms – Mayor Landry

AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION – In order to hear all citizen comments at a reasonable hour, the City Council requests that speakers respect the three-minute time limit for individual comments and the five-minute time limit for an individual speaking on behalf of a group.

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

A. Approve Minutes of:

1. October 24, 2005 – Regular Meeting

B. Approval to award snow removal and salt application contract for Meadowbrook Commons to J.C.’s Lawn Care, as recommended by Keystone Management Company, for an estimated annual cost ranging from $22,000 to $33,000 based on actual use and unit costs.

C. Approval of resolution to authorize the purchase of additional service credit by a City employee.

D. Approval of an amendment to the agreement with Professional Engineering Associates, Inc. in the amount of $7,341.80 for additional design engineering services associated with the 2005 Neighborhood Road Rehabilitation and Repaving Project (Asphalt).

E. Approval to accept option for the first one (1) year extension of the trophy contract with McNish Sporting Goods based on pricing submitted with the original bid of October 14, 2004.

F. Approval of Claims and Accounts – Warrant No. 708

SCHEDULED MEETINGS - All Regular Council meetings are held in the Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.

16 – Library Board – Council Chambers – 7:00 p.m.

24 – City Offices Closed

25 – City Offices Closed

28 – City Council – Council Chambers – 7:00 p.m.

5 – City Council – Council Chambers – 7:00 p.m.

6 – Zoning Board of Appeals – Council Chambers – 7:30 p.m.

8 – Parks, Recreation and Forestry – Council Chambers – 7:30 p.m.

14 – Planning Commission – Council Chambers – 7:30 p.m.

19 – City Council – Council Chambers – 7:00 p.m.

21 – Library Board – Council Chambers – 7:00 p.m.

23 – City Offices Closed

26 – City Offices Closed

30 – City Offices Closed

We kindly request that you turn off all cellular phones and pagers while in the Council Chambers. Thank you.