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Clarkston council approves community “Flybrary,” adopts downtown banner rules and holds closed session on intergovernmental legal matter
Summary
At its April 27 meeting the City of the Village of Clarkston City Council unanimously approved a community “Flybrary” for Depot Park, adopted lamppost banner guidelines for downtown proposed by Main Street Clarkston, heard a city manager report (including a possible e-bike/scooter ordinance) and entered a closed session under MCL 15.268(1)(h).
The City of the Village of Clarkston City Council met April 27 and unanimously approved a proposal to install a community “Flybrary” in Depot Park, adopted new lamppost banner guidelines for downtown and went into a closed session to review intergovernmental legal issues.
Councilmember Jones moved to approve Easton Stroud’s proposal to install a Flybrary in Depot Park; Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers seconded and the motion carried 7-0. The meeting record notes that Easton Stroud will be responsible for maintaining and restocking the Flybrary.
The council also considered a lamppost banner proposal associated with Main Street Clarkston. Councilmember Forte moved (and, after an agenda amendment) the council approved America 250 banners for downtown and adopted the applications and guidelines proposed by Main Street Clarkston. Both banner-related motions passed unanimously by voice vote.
City Manager Jonathan Smith delivered routine reports, highlighting recent testimony he gave before a Michigan House committee, the Oakland County economic outlook and several local items including the status of 130 N. Main Street, a Clarkston Schools second-grade historical walk and a possible forthcoming ordinance addressing e-bikes and e-scooters. Staff also announced upcoming community dates including an M-15 Garage Sale on May 2, the Angels’ Place Race on May 9 and a public hearing on the FY 2026–27 budget scheduled for May 26.
By motion of Councilmember Casey, seconded by Councilmember Forte, the council moved into a closed session at 8:09 p.m. to review written legal advice on City–Township intergovernmental relations as permitted by the Open Meetings Act, MCL 15.268(1)(h). The council reconvened in open session at 9:01 p.m. and then voted to adjourn.
The meeting’s formal actions included approval of the agenda and the consent agenda (minutes and the treasurer’s report); each recorded motion in the minutes carried by a 7-0 vote. The council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the FY 2026–27 budget on May 26.
