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Allen Park City Council Meeting - June 23, 2026

Published: Jun 23, 2026

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Community DevelopmentOther

Councilmember Appreciates Citizen Input During Public Comments

Councilmember Valerius thanked all citizens who spoke during public comments, emphasizing that their concerns are heard and valued. He expressed his enjoyment of hearing residents voice their opinions, regardless of the meeting length.

Budget & FinanceAll

Budget Amendment Approved to Reallocate Funds for Fiscal Year 25-26

Resolution 6 approves proposed budget amendment number two for the fiscal year 25-26, involving a reallocation of funds between departments. The amendment is based on updated expense data through May and aims to cover unexpected expenses, including bills that may be dated back to the current fiscal year but received in July and August. The city expects to have additional revenue beyond the current budget, creating a surplus. The amendment seeks to offset increased expenses with this additional revenue while ensuring departments have adequate funding.

Community DevelopmentInstitutional

Allen Park Historical Commission Recognized for Museum Reopening

The Allen Park Historical Commission was recognized for the grand reopening of the historical museum on May 30th, 2026. The commission members were acknowledged for their dedication and countless hours spent achieving this goal, which is appreciated by the entire community. The following members were in attendance: Lenny Perota (chair), Thomas Lazarski (vice chair), Steve Donahue (secretary), Karen Carraze (treasurer), Laura Carati (member), Joseph Galia (member), Susan Hunt (member), Kelly Jones (member), Maria Lally (member), Jackie Lazarski (member), April Cardinal (student member), and Isabella Skelph (student member).

Hiring & ProcurementOther

Building Department Operations Assistant Euriksa Cordero Receives Salary Increase to $47,000

Resolution 5 approves increasing the Building Department Operations Assistant Euriksa Cordero's yearly salary to $47,000, effective July 1, 2026. This is a significant increase beyond the standard 3.25% raise, intended to acknowledge her outstanding performance, leadership in training new staff, adaptation to new software (BSA), and bilingual skills. The recommended salary of $47,000 was based on maintaining a balance with union member wages, which include annual increases and step increases that allow them to potentially earn more than appointed positions quicker. Cordero was appointed to the role on January 15, 2025, at a starting salary of $39,000.

UtilitiesInfrastructure

Councilmember Addresses Sewer Concerns, Tree Management Challenges, and Affirms Commitment to Transparency

Councilmember Lloyd addressed Michael Walker's concerns about sewer line issues, stating that city employees had inspected the area and that the last he heard, the issue was being handled. He emphasized the importance of residents bringing forward issues like tree problems, noting that the city has a large number of trees (around 1,100) and limited staff (eight or nine in water and sewer department), requiring resident assistance. Lloyd also apologized to Kim and Tom Steinman for any additional pain caused by his actions, stating it was unintentional, and expressed support for their request for transparency and accountability. He acknowledged that democracy can be messy and uncomfortable but necessary for progress.

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