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Berkeley council approves holiday parade, pharmacy special-use, investment policy and other consent items

5935484 · October 7, 2025
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Council approved the consent agenda and separate motions including designation of the Dec. 6 holiday parade (with committee funding terms clarified), special land use approval for a pharmacy at 3462 Greenfield Road, a revised investment policy and a resolution to apply for Michigan CLASS membership.

The Berkeley City Council on Monday approved a package of routine and specific items including the consent agenda, a designation for the city holiday parade and tree lighting, a special land use to permit a pharmacy in a residential corridor, an updated investment policy, and authorization for the treasurer to apply for membership in the Michigan CLASS investment pool.

The consent agenda, approved by roll call, included the minutes of the Sept. 22 council meeting; a budgeted purchase of two turf mowers for $33,750.94; the 2025–26 winter maintenance agreement with the Road Commission for Oakland County (the city will be reimbursed $12,947.94, payable in two installments of $6,473.97 in Dec. 2025 and March 2026); a rock-salt purchase under a cooperative program for 2025–26; and awarding a contract for library study-room construction to Christopher Gray Remodeling and Design LLC for $31,000 plus $3,500 in contingencies. The consent agenda passed unanimously.

Holiday parade and tree lighting: Motion M9325 designating Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 for the annual holiday parade and tree lighting passed unanimously. City staff clarified a drafting error in the meeting memo:…

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