City of Otsego, MI

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Notice of City Commission Workshop Meeting

Please take notice that the CITY COMMISSION will be holding a WORKSHOP MEETING on MONDAY MAY 2, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.

Location:

City Commission Chambers City of Otsego
117 E. Orleans Street Otsego MI 49078

Angela M. Cronen,
City Clerk

Notice of Public Hearing

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF OTSEGO ZONING ORDINANCE

The Otsego Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 23, 2022, at City Hall, 117 East Orleans, Otsego, MI 49078, at 7:00 p.m., local time, to consider public comment regarding proposed amendments to the Otsego Zoning Ordinance.

AMENDING THE CITY OF OTSEGO ZONING ORDINANCE; TO AMEND SECTION 11.3 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) – ADDING (E.) OUTDOOR MUSIC, CONCERT OR ASSEMBLY VENUES; AND SECTION 15 – ADDING (15.6 RR.) OUTDOOR MUSIC, CONCERT OR ASSEMBLY VENUES

Copies of the proposed amendment are available for inspection at the office of the City Clerk, 117 East Orleans, Otsego, MI 49078, during normal City business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding City holidays. Written comments concerning the proposed amendment may be submitted to the City Clerk by first class mail or in person up to the meeting time.

Angela Cronen, MMC

City Clerk

City Trash Pick-up

CITY TRASH PICK-UP IS THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH -the next pick-up will be May 5, 2022. This is limited to 3 bags or boxes. Please refer to the City’s website for further information.

Household trash is picked up by Public Works Employees on the first Thursday of each month. Trash is limited to two or three small bags or boxes of non garbage refuse. Please place trash on the curb lawn the night before pickup.

Items that will not be picked up include furniture, appliances, yard waste, and building materials. These materials may be taken to the City Transfer Station. https://www.cityofotsego.org/public-works-department/

Notice of City Commission Special Workshop Meeting

Please take notice that the CITY COMMISSION will be holding a SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING on MONDAY APRIL 18, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.

Location:

City Commission Chambers City of Otsego
117 E. Orleans Street Otsego MI 49078

Angela M. Cronen,
City Clerk

Notice of Fire Hydrant Flushing

The City of Otsego Water Department will flush all fire hydrants April 25th — May 6th.

This is done to remove any stale water that may be in the system and insure that the fire hydrants are working properly.

You may experience some reduced pressure and discoloration during this process. If discoloration occurs, let your water run un-til it clears.

City of Otsego Water Department

Notice of Weed Control Application

Weed Control – Contact:

Right Way Control, Zeeland MI | 616-403-3983 | Doug Suttor

Will be applying the following:

Brand Names:

  • Esplanade (Active Name: Indazaflam)
  • Red Eagle Flumi 51 (Active Name: Flumioxazin)
  • Finale (Active Name: Glufosinate)
  • Specticle Total (Active Name: Glyphosate (Combination product))
  • Diquat (Active Name: Indazaflam)

Method of Application: Crack and crevice

Schedule of application: 2-Week Interval, beginning May 2, 2022, weather dependent.

Contact:  Doug Suttor, PO Box 156, Zeeland MI 49464, 616-403-3983

Re-entry:  Do not enter until the spray has dried

Angela Cronen, MMC
City Clerk

Transfer Station Notice

** The City’s Transfer Station will be CLOSED beginning at 11:45 am and not re-opening for the day on SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2022 – ONLY.** Normal hours will continue on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Thank you for your understanding.

Two Open City Commissioner Seats – Terms To Expire November 2022

OPEN CITY COMMISSIONER SEATS

The Otsego City Commission is accepting letters of interest for two open City Commission seats – terms ending November 2022.

The procedure for replacement is as follows:

  • Submit a letter of interest with specific qualifications and relevant information to:

Mayor Stacey Withee
Otsego City Hall
117 East Orleans Street
Otsego MI 49078,

To qualify the applicant must be a resident of the City for more than one year and a registered voter. The deadline for letters of interest is April 6, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. If you have additional questions, please contact City Manager Aaron Mitchell.

Notice of Ordinance No. 171

ORDINANCE NO. 171  AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE MICHIGAN ELECTION LAW

This Ordinance amends Chapter 26, “Elections,” Sections 26-1 through 26-4, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Otsego, Michigan, to ensure compliance with the Michigan Election Law.

Sec. 26-4. Deadline for filing nomination petitions for the Office of Commissioner.

The filing date for petitions for the office of City Commissioner shall be 4:00 p.m., local time, on the 15th Tuesday prior to the City’s general election date in November.

This Ordinance will be offered for a second reading and adoption at the next regular meeting of the Otsego City Commission, Monday, April 21, 2022, 7:00 p.m. Otsego City Hall, 117 E. Orleans St., Otsego, MI. This Ordinance shall take effect twenty (20) days following adoption by the Otsego City Commission and upon publication of this summary in accordance with City Charter.

A complete copy of Ordinance No. 171, may be obtained from the office of the City Clerk, 117 E. Orleans St., Otsego, MI 49078

Angela M. Cronen, MMC
City Clerk