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Rochester City Council Meeting - June 22, 2026
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Food Waste Recycling Company Seeks Partnership with Rochester
Rob Harper, director of development for My Green Michigan, presented information about their food waste and compostable recycling services. The company collects food waste and processes it into compost and soil blends. They have expanded their services significantly in Royal Oak, working with the farmers market and the school district. My Green Michigan aims to educate the community, particularly children, on food waste recycling and closing the loop from waste to compost to garden use. They operate state-of-the-art equipment and offer bin washing services. The company is looking to partner with the city of Rochester to offer these services to residents and businesses, highlighting successes in other municipalities like Ferndale and Leavonia, and new partnerships in Novi and Flint. They can handle meat, dairy, and bones, which backyard composters cannot due to vermin concerns [cite: 19-125].
Council Approves Board of Review Appointment and Election Equipment Test Designees
The council approved the nomination of Lynn Oats for the alternate position on the Board of Review. The nomination was made by Council Member Trent and supported by Council Member Salvia. The council also approved the city clerk and deputy clerk to serve as designees to conduct the public accuracy test of election equipment, a standard annual procedure. This involved a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bixon and support from Council Member Trent. Additionally, the council received reports from various boards and commissions, including updates on sustainability initiatives, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and the Budget and Finance committee [cite: 476-600, 603-859].
Liquor License Transfer Approved for Demarco's Italian Restaurant
The council considered and approved the liquor license transfer from Demarco's Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar to AYFN Hospitality LLC. Kelly Allen and Katie Wilhelm presented on behalf of the purchasers, highlighting their intention to continue the existing operations and the 'back door' concept. The Chief of Police confirmed zero issues and zero calls for service at the establishment under current ownership, supporting the transfer. Council member Hower made a motion to approve the request, operations agreement, and authorize the city manager to sign the MLCC form. Concerns were raised by Council Member Trent regarding potential property tax delinquency and a mention of a non-existent rooftop bar on the application, which were addressed by the applicants as issues they would look into or correct. The transfer was ultimately approved, with the new ownership planning to reopen in approximately four weeks after some renovations and menu changes [cite: 231-472].
Election Updates and Community Event Highlights
The City Clerk provided an update on election-related matters, including the mailing of absentee ballots and the availability of over-the-counter absentee ballots. She also announced the public accuracy test for election equipment, which has been moved to an upstairs conference room. Additionally, Mayor Pro Tem Bixon reported on the success of the summer square event at OPC and highlighted the upcoming RAR signature event, a 50th-anniversary tennis tournament. Council Member Clauser provided an update on the skate park, noting the concrete has been poured and they are deciding on shade structures and picnic tables, with an opening date to be announced. Council Member Salvia wished everyone a happy 4th of July and shared historical facts about the longevity of the American form of government and the significance of the nation's founding [cite: 872-939, 975-998].
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