Politics & Government

World War II Memorial, HRO Letter and More on City Commission Agenda Tonight

City Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall.

At their 7:30 p.m. regular meeting at City Hall, Royal Oak officials are expected to discuss a variety of matters.


Approval of Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial

The Honor Flight Legacy organization is requesting final design plans for the proposed Michigan World War II Legacy Memorial at Memorial Park be approved by the Royal Oak City Commission.

Approval of the design is an important part of their fund raising program, notes City Manager Don Johnson in a memo to commissioners. 

The organization needs to raise $4 million to construct the year-round multi-purpose memorial. Sponsorship opportunities range from $100 for an engraved brick paver all the way up to $1.5 million for the presenting sponsor title. 

[Read: Sculptor, Architect Share Vision for WWII Legacy Memorial in Royal Oak]

Will Voters Get HRO Proposal Information in Mailbox?

Commissioners will decide whether or not to send Royal Oak voters a letter drafted by the city attorney regarding ballot issues.

Commissioners voted 5-1 at the Sept. 16 city commission meeting to support directing staff to draft a letter to voters, provide costs for such a mailing and to offer alternatives that may be less costly.

Commissioner Jim Rasor told leaders he was concerned "there is a lot of misinformation out there" concerning Proposal A, the human rights ordinance.

[Read: Rasor Wants Voters to Get HRO Proposal Information in Mailbox]

Other agenda items

  • Request for brownfield redevelopment at 426 East Lincoln 
  • S.A.F.E. Empowerment event report
  • Request to purchase play structure for Starr Jaycee Park 
  • Repeal of Hotel Motel Committee Ordinance
  • Hotel Motel Ordinance Amendment
  • Award of Architectural Service Contract City Hall Renovations 
  • Approval of Sidewalk Café Agreement for Blaze Pizza
  • Approval of development agreement for West 11 Mile Rod and Maxwell Avenue
  • Approval of Third Amendment to Development Agreement 855 S. Main St. 
  • Request to amend conditional rezoning agreement 3425 Starr              
  • Goals and objectives updates and recommendations   

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