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Votes at a glance: Southfield council actions, March 20
Summary
A quick roundup of formal council votes taken March 20, 2025, including approvals for a public-arts reappointment, a transformational brownfield plan, a library mechanical upgrade contract, a special-use permit for Parkside dog park, conditional liquor-license transfer, and rezoning of the JL Hudson site.
The Southfield City Council took several formal actions on March 20. Key outcomes:
- Reappointment: Council approved the reappointment of Yvonne Malinski to the Public Arts Commission with a three‑year term through Feb. 22, 2028. (Motion moved by Councilwoman Hogue, supported by Councilwoman Banks; voice vote: aye; motion passed.)
- Conditional liquor-license transfer: The council gave conditional municipal approval to a transfer of an existing Class C and SDM liquor license (including Sunday sales and outdoor service) for the former Duo location at 29555 Northwestern Highway, subject to a final building inspection and completion of remaining departmental requirements. (Moved by Councilman Hicks; supported by Councilman Brightwell; motion passed.)
- Library mechanical upgrade: The council authorized OHM Advisors to complete tasks 1–5 for professional design services for library mechanical upgrades and facility programming review, in the amount of $277,500, funded from the library building improvements account. (Moved by Councilman Hoch; supported by Councilman Hicks; motion passed.)
- Parkside special use: Council approved special‑use permit PSLU24‑0023 to renovate the building at 15640 West 11 Mile Road for use as an indoor/outdoor bar dog park, with conditions that include vaccination verification and staff training; hours were set Mon–Fri 2 p.m.–10 p.m. and Sat–Sun 11 a.m.–10 p.m. (Motion moved by Councilman Hoke; supported by Councilman Cruz; voice vote: aye; motion passed.)
- Brownfield/TIF: Council approved the Middlepointe Investment Group transformational brownfield redevelopment plan and tax increment financing plan for the Evergreen/Civic Center site. (Moved by Councilwoman Banks; supported by Councilwoman Haynes; motion passed; forwarded to MEDC/Michigan Strategic Fund for state review.)
- JL Hudson rezoning: Council approved rezoning 16400 JL Hudson Drive to an Overlay Development District and approved a site plan for conversion of the vacant hotel to a mixed‑use supportive housing campus (New Foster Care). The council also introduced ordinance 18‑09 to implement the ODD. (Moved by Councilwoman Hogue; supported by Councilwoman Haines; motion passed.)
- Liquor enforcement list: Council approved a resolution directing the treasurer's office to recommend denial/nonrenewal or revocation of liquor licenses for specified parcels with outstanding municipal obligations; some properties had arranged payment and were removed from final enforcement pending completion.
Each of the above items was considered under the city's regular agenda and carries specific follow‑up requirements (building inspections, MEDC approvals, planning conditions) before full implementation or occupancy.
