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Alma commission introduces two zoning ordinances, ratifies investments and discusses road‑maintenance plan
Summary
Commission introduced Ordinance 846 (rezoning 245 East Warwick Drive to allow a pharmacy) and Ordinance 847 (rezoning State Street Plaza parcels to waterfront to encourage riverfront redevelopment), ratified ~$759,000 in treasury investments and reviewed street maintenance plans tied to the recent millage.
At its meeting the Alma City Commission introduced two zoning ordinances, ratified short‑term investments and discussed continuing the city’s seal‑coat and crack‑seal street maintenance program funded partly by a recent millage.
Ordinance 846 would conditionally rezone 245 East Warwick Drive from OS (office services) to B2 (general business) to allow a pharmacy across from the hospital; planning commission recommended the change and a condition that the parcel revert if the pharmacy use ceases. Ordinance 847 would rezone several parcels within State Street Plaza from B2 to WF (waterfront) to support riverfront redevelopment and make the parcels easier for developers to propose projects or obtain special‑use permits.
The commission also ratified investments of about $759,000 into treasury bills earning between 3.8% and 4.2% and authorized the mayor to execute the 2024 Tree City USA application recognizing the community’s tree‑planting standards. Staff presented the city manager’s report and public services staff described the seal‑coat/chip‑seal program tied to the street millage, explaining PASER rating goals, an approximate eight miles of streets under consideration, and the potential to extend a contractor agreement for another year to accelerate work.
The commission received reports by resolution, approved the ordinance introductions and investments by voice votes, and directed staff to publish street‑maintenance maps for public review and to coordinate any contract extensions and budgeting for the upcoming season.
Next steps: ordinances will return for subsequent public hearings and formal adoption processes; staff will share the road maintenance maps with commissioners and the public and, if necessary, seek budget amendments for IT hardware or other items noted earlier.
