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What staff proposed

Nicole (last name not specified), a city staff member in planning/code enforcement, told council staff would use the existing rental inspection program to register short‑term rentals (residential rentals under 30 days). The proposed requirements discussed included annual inspections, posting of a 24‑hour local contact, posting of fire‑escape routes, installation of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers, and a City of Wyoming community‑guidelines packet for guests (quiet‑hours guidance, local service contacts and parking guidance).

Staff recommended a tiered compliance approach: good performers could move to a longer inspection cycle (e.g., a three‑year renewal) while repeated noncompliance could trigger a tiered penalty schedule up to license revocation and a multi‑year restriction on hosting.

Council questions and major points raised

- Registration vs. complaints: Council members discussed whether to require registration for all short‑term rentals or to rely on an infraction‑based complaint system. Some council members favored registration and the ability to revoke repeat offenders’ privileges; others said they preferred treating short‑term rentals the same as private residences and relying on existing noise and nuisance enforcement.

- Caps and buffers: Staff said placing numerical caps or buffer zones (for example a quarter‑mile buffer) would be difficult to justify and administratively complex; staff recommended against arbitrary limits given the relatively small number of short‑term rentals in the city today.

- Enforcement and contactability: Staff explained that registration creates a known local contact for incidents and simplifies enforcement and FOIA responses; council members noted the challenge of tracking hosts who list properties on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO and described an education‑then‑compliance period as a likely first step.

- Fees and inspections: Staff said they would propose a fee schedule designed only to cover administrative costs, not to generate revenue, and suggested an initial annual certification that could move to a multi‑year cycle if the owner stays compliant.

Council direction

Council asked staff to draft a regulatory ordinance and to prepare proposed fee and inspection schedules, a proposed zoning amendment (to clarify single‑family language), and recommended draft community guidelines (quiet hours, posting emergency contacts and fire/escape information). Several council members asked that staff present the draft to the full council when all members are present for more complete discussion; staff agreed to schedule the item for a future council meeting or committee‑of‑the‑whole session.

Quotations

- “I don't think we should hold one house to a different standard than another,” Council member Sheldon (last name not specified) said, arguing against registration requirements that differ from other rental standards.

- “If it's easier to get through this with an ordinance and updating the language in our current laws, that might be the easiest way forward,” Council member Kyle (last name not specified) said in favor of moving toward a formal regulatory approach.

Ending

Staff will draft the regulatory ordinance, propose fees to cover administrative costs and prepare the required zoning‑text amendment and community guidelines for council review at a future meeting. No formal vote was taken at the work session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wyoming City Council Work Session May 121, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff presented a proposed regulatory framework for short‑term rentals on May 12, 2005; council directed staff to draft an ordinance, develop fee options and return with recommended zoning amendments and community guidelines.","taxTitle","Wyoming, Kent County, Michigan","taxId",73120,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6562000,"Council hears $5.9 million Axon proposal to replace cameras, tasers and add AI tools; council gives consensus to advance review",2859,570000,3429000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3283663-11378e2d979e00df6aa8e557ae49c26a&start=570&end=3429","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3283663-11378e2d979e00df6aa8e557ae49c26a/thumbnail_570000.jpg","/articles/6562000/Wyoming/Kent-County/Michigan/Council-hears-59-million-Axon-proposal-to-replace-cameras-tasers-and-add-AI-tools-council-gives-consensus-to-advance-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562000-2992012146bababa621f5e356f350218/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184015&Signature=KAkGDpIs0sNa~Eu05hmdHixgXzj1LcNTKXMMx0~8IaB-nVOyghVcagJnqCaJNgqBjeufYxTm6iw7Gd1fmQRtxjZ~hkvYfX6O6DVBDiVFicNRJY7FdnXz9kOMrhKfy~TkigNrGiWAeO2-1cPHsU~loUCAgd-hJJSLyeyZ4HNAIJV8o0tJBR~YBGKyBdwC2qRQPm~lTYQiYgUZuqoC-u1pRF5zZZL1vFZX6SvarvuN631qK9mjE7d7E-~URqn9uWkqs6B14NWjPoZ2yXCVNbVhf1uh6p0XzSmcJwc5s-D~tq9GAfIJeEjUZ6XccuXgLpn5s8n2ifoyiYknALUCex6RdQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Axon representative Kyle Heitz and City of Wyoming public safety leaders presented a proposal at the May 12, 2005 council work session to consolidate and upgrade the city’s body‑worn cameras, in‑car cameras, tasers and related software, including new artificial‑intelligence tools for transcription and report drafting.

The vendor proposal

Kyle Heitz, sales representative for Axon, said the package would include 103 body‑worn cameras, 100 TASER 10 certification packages, 33 in‑car cameras, virtual‑reality training and the company’s AI “Air Plan.” The total cost for a new 10‑year agreement, as presented, is $5,914,012.48. Axon’s proposal includes promotional incentives and negotiated savings the presenter described as totaling $1,872,960 in discounts. Heitz said Axon is offering future AI releases at no additional cost as part of the AI plan for early adopters.

Council and staff context

Police leadership told council the department is midway through a current 10‑year contract that began in 2020 and that a roughly $500,000 invoice was scheduled under the existing contract in 2025. The department presented the Axon package as an option to consolidate multiple addenda and to obtain new hardware and software now while the vendor’s AI pricing is in an early‑adopter phase. The chief and Axon staff emphasized potential operational benefits including faster report drafting, transcription and redaction tools, supervisor auditing tools, an integrated license‑plate reader (mobile ALPR) and virtual‑reality training.

Time savings and estimated workload impact

Axon’s representative presented vendor testing and third‑party testimonials saying the AI report‑writing tool (Draft 1) can save officers “50 to 60%” of report writing time in trials. Using the department’s 2024 figure of just under 39,000 calls for service, Axon estimated the technology could save an estimated 15,000 hours across the department annually if report writing time fell by half. Axon and staff cautioned that those labor savings are operational (more officer time in fieldwork) rather than direct budgetary cash savings.

Cost comparison and timing

The proposal included a vendor cost analysis comparing (a) extending the current contract through 2030 and adopting new technology later versus (b) adopting the new Axon 10‑year package now. Axon’s presenter said that using a 7% assumed annual increase, the comparable cost if the city delayed adoption until 2030 would be higher (Axon estimated $6,962,437.45 for the alternative scenario) and that doing the consolidated purchase in 2025 with the vendor incentives could reduce the modeled 10‑year outlay by about $1,048,425 versus waiting and renewing later.

Data, security and FOIA

Axon stated that footage and transcripts would be hosted on Microsoft Azure GovCloud (FedRAMP and CJIS certified). The vendor said agencies retain ownership of their data; footage and derived transcripts are subject to FOIA requests and the city’s records division would retain control of redaction and release decisions. Council members discussed the substantial FOIA workload the police records team already handles and asked about redaction and search tools the package would provide.

Training, hardware refresh and implementation

Axon said training and professional services to implement the system are included in the package and that the company would certify internal instructors for the TASER 10 and provide on‑site assistance at rollout. The TASER 10 devices require new certification training; Axon said it will provide master‑instructor training so the department can then certify its own instructors.

Council direction and next steps

Council did not take a formal vote at the work session. Staff sought and the council expressed consensus to move the proposal forward for formal council consideration and directed staff to provide additional requested information prior to a council meeting. Council members asked staff for a revised invoice schedule and additional detail on (a) training hours per officer, (b) speech‑to‑text range and performance in noisy environments, (c) FOIA/redaction workflows, and (d) alternative vendor comparisons. Axon noted the vendor’s early‑adopter incentives expire June 30, and staff said a final council action would be needed before that date to secure the incentives.

Quotations

- “I don't think there's an officer in the area that would wanna work on the street today without a body cam,” Chief (name not specified) said, explaining why the department views the equipment as essential.

- “In 2023, we set out to introduce our moonshot, which ultimately to, reduce gun related deaths between police and the public by 50 percent over the next 10 years,” Kyle Heitz said of Axon’s long‑term objectives for the technology.

Ending

Staff will return the proposal to a regular council meeting with the additional technical and budget detail requested by council. Council members signaled general support to pursue further review but took no binding action at the work session.","Axon presented a consolidated 10‑year package for body cameras, in‑car cameras, TASER 10 devices, virtual‑reality training and AI tools to the Wyoming City Council on May 12, 2005. The vendor estimated the 10‑year cost at $5,914,012.48 and the council gave staff consensus to return the item for formal consideration.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6562005,"Wyoming police and fire present 2024 annual report highlighting staffing gains, mutual aid and public outreach",0,2505000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3283663-11378e2d979e00df6aa8e557ae49c26a&start=2505&end=2505","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3283663-11378e2d979e00df6aa8e557ae49c26a/thumbnail_2505000.jpg","/articles/6562005/Wyoming/Kent-County/Michigan/Wyoming-police-and-fire-present-2024-annual-report-highlighting-staffing-gains-mutual-aid-and-public-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562005-3d6848602890c2c28d28381af14427f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184015&Signature=Zs-vpc-aThxMZwMeEKWQIkPpIayYw9BEjUQOv0JVB1zjOUoLEbBTFQ20lQbnOWNNf7Yv9Jf9UNOpfLXBgC4Z-FwmbwVyQxScsWJ99bzO~wVHqHD8QXCPEOZFKR1DOB70sMQF66bwVs8fIw4HGvvCW1FouCMJjYvHF7QgB34xFV0k1DpcMesKY~mO0E7ArZnjcrIzxEWK8MGGPwh9h3QYycfqrRVF-0znaKN28GmSD9F7Abl4Zd3IIpgGRtgBJaVmQORAGWdJ20rF8~YC27qHA4O-Dsp5RAuiiIBNN4UkQLm~hOmF8qPFAqVucfcKGa1AOzVdz1SXFDChtP4RZvzMBg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wyoming Police and Fire departments presented their 2024 annual report at the City Council work session on May 12, 2005, describing staffing progress, mutual-aid activity and new public outreach materials.

City officials said the departments are near full staffing: the police department had one open position and the fire department had “a couple” of openings, and leaders expected full staffing by the end of the summer. Chief (name not specified) told council the departments are now more often providing mutual aid to neighboring jurisdictions than receiving it and reported about 47 instances of mutual aid on the fire side in 2024.

The departments provided council members printed reports and a short video produced with the communications team, which the chief said was intended to make the report’s statistics and accomplishments more accessible to residents who might not read the full document.

Why it matters: Council members and staff framed the report as evidence that recent public safety investments are producing operational improvements. The chief and other speakers said the 2024 millage and COPS grant funding approved by voters are enabling new equipment, training and staffing improvements.

Details from the report and council discussion

- Staffing and recruiting: The chief said the police department had one open position and the fire department “a couple on the fire side” but expected to be fully staffed by late summer. Council members asked about recruitment and how the department planned to remain competitive regionally.

- Mutual aid: The chief described two types of mutual aid — automatic aid under standing agreements and mutual-aid requests — and reported the city had been a net provider of aid more often than a receiver in recent months.

- Wellness and training: Council members asked about a wellness program that allows officers to combine meal breaks to use the department weight room. The chief said participating officers may use their annual boot allowance to purchase exercise shoes, and the department conducts fitness assessments a few times a year as an incentive and team-building measure.

- Public records and FOIA workload: The chief said the police department handled more FOIA requests than other city departments, noting 1,213 FOIA requests recorded in the annual report. Staff described new transcription and redaction tools included in a proposed technology package that would auto‑transcribe body‑worn and in‑car camera footage and help records staff search and redact footage more efficiently.

- Community outreach: The department and communications staff produced short videos to highlight key report findings; the chief said brief videos reach a broader audience than the full written report.

What the council asked for next

Council members requested additional details on staffing and on how time saved on report writing (discussed later in the meeting during a technology presentation) would be allocated. The chief said time saved could allow detectives to work more cases and patrol officers to return to field duties such as traffic enforcement and community engagement.

Ending

Council members thanked public safety leaders for the presentation and the report materials. No formal action was taken on the annual report at the work session; council directed staff to provide follow-up information on staffing and records workload in future materials.

","The police and fire departments presented their 2024 annual report to the Wyoming City Council, noting near-full staffing, increased mutual aid provided to neighboring agencies and new public communications including a short video. Officials credited recent millage and COPS grant funding for improvements.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":90,"_43":101,"_45":101,"_47":102,"_49":103,"_51":104,"_53":105,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":106,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":107,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6561986,"Council votes to enter closed session to discuss pending litigation (Brown v. City of Wyoming)",7208000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3283663-11378e2d979e00df6aa8e557ae49c26a&start=7208&end=7208","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3283663-11378e2d979e00df6aa8e557ae49c26a/thumbnail_7208000.jpg","/articles/6561986/Wyoming/Kent-County/Michigan/Council-votes-to-enter-closed-session-to-discuss-pending-litigation-Brown-v-City-of-Wyoming","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6561986-0f69ac44df775d35168a45f07b16244e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184015&Signature=B4Dvbe6bU3F0gVhvMA1fKUCppukTThOTFXtbQzHJpKCk3Hd2nF7Be-~ARvzDMKX0Q7rt9A9RRiIaylh5ArKdqpNNvrQNhLDOURbaNCehj6TmXcJo71hswx238b2Rv0Oyj6FYlojzY4e8Sdg-J5K7eNeOZHfGjgfXzfPh5WEphMssR0SJgXEn-c6g4oziUuHanpNuw-BwAw4xGhECR9WyVTLKAQ10nbnxwmC6USBItvyGk8imO4pXyZUi7tAMIjLxtGA6PboOIu9R9fmnqXPgyVx-SGr6p6CMCpW0KmgcayJFIBSW~dZbKVdcAIc1QHPFcGGe13t72hxO1bK2FnJUfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wyoming City Council voted to enter a closed session to discuss pending litigation identified as Brown v. City of Wyoming.

Council action

- Motion: Motion by Council member Kyle (first name only provided), support by Council member Marissa (first name only provided).
- Purpose: Discuss pending litigation (Brown v. City of Wyoming).
- Roll call: Council member Brethauer — yes; Council member Posler — yes; Council member De Krieger — yes; Council member Hill — yes; Mayor — yes.

Outcome

The motion carried on the recorded roll call and council recessed to the West Conference Room for the closed session. The transcript records the roll call vote as unanimous among members present at the roll call.

Ending

The public work session resumed after the closed session was called; no further action on the litigation was recorded in the public transcript.","At the May 12, 2005 work session the council moved, seconded and voted to enter a closed session to discuss pending litigation identified as Brown v. City of Wyoming. The motion carried on a recorded roll call.",{"_33":109,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":110,"_41":111,"_43":112,"_45":113,"_47":114,"_49":115,"_51":116,"_53":117,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":118,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":119,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6561990,"Council hears proposed changes to home‑rehabilitation loans, including smaller loans, required payments and a new minor‑repair grant",1306,5908000,7214000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3283663-11378e2d979e00df6aa8e557ae49c26a&start=5908&end=7214","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3283663-11378e2d979e00df6aa8e557ae49c26a/thumbnail_5908000.jpg","/articles/6561990/Wyoming/Kent-County/Michigan/Council-hears-proposed-changes-to-homerehabilitation-loans-including-smaller-loans-required-payments-and-a-new-minorrepair-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6561990-64ac52ce4009f4ee8936ef8aff1b4326/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184015&Signature=LnEvSSFJL~DuDhx4redOIYZV~eZXeaziJCPar9hFp6WZTzu0HuktDmWUij~~e9Dq2bWwnAg8Jb8ysV8ZfSDMXA6mRau4W9XFRacSCr4h0SN88A0qhpH~JPhL680-8ON4Ou1-oZWLyDXN5-zDrFxPnsFkjisgYI~PvC0XMI2FC6d-KBKIRUj8VVrUl7odm-EBKjCWoV748Sx6OFdXfd-6S1QdaJNb9YVfdNH5TWY62-tvRswydcwQ4pyAquze6HpE~77kKxgggc75yRFqA03~6kKQrq4hFzMXx1CKXoSaQe3HCiU0pbI1PwT9wfRG2u5tGZPKnqyG6cI-qEZAmyjMQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Paul (last name not specified), a community development official, presented proposed changes to the City of Wyoming’s home‑rehabilitation programs at the May 12, 2005 work session to address a more than two‑year waiting list and limited contractor capacity.

Key proposals

- Program redesign: Staff proposed two new loan products: a Home Protection Program targeted to specific weatherization and exterior building‑envelope work (maximum loan $30,000; 20‑year mortgage; 0% interest; monthly payments required) and a Home Loan Program limited to health‑and‑safety and mechanical/accessibility repairs (maximum $30,000; 20‑year mortgage; 0% interest; monthly payments required). Both products would be limited to households at or below 50% of area median income (AMI) and would require a lead test before work; a positive lead test would require HUD‑compliant abatement and a licensed contractor.

- Minor home‑repair grant: Staff proposed a $2,500 grant (with a 10% co‑pay) targeted to elderly (62+) or HUD‑defined severely disabled homeowners at or below 50% AMI. Work would be limited to non‑lead‑disturbing repairs (de minimis thresholds apply) and to exterior or other small items not currently covered by local nonprofit Home Repair Services.

- Underwriting standards: Staff recommended standards to protect borrowers and the city, including loan‑to‑value limits (loans would not exceed 100% of current property value), insurance naming the city as an additional insured on the homeowner’s policy, restrictions on applicants with recent bankruptcies or foreclosure histories, limits on liquid assets (more than $25,000 in liquid assets would make an applicant ineligible), and a rule that total housing costs should not exceed 30% of monthly income.

Rationale

Staff told council the changes were designed to expand the number of households helped by reducing the average loan size, opening bidding to a wider set of contractors for exterior/weatherization work, requiring borrower payments to increase stewardship of funds and adding a modest grant product to serve elderly and severely disabled homeowners who need small exterior repairs.

Implementation and funding

The programs would continue to be funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and program‑income funds that are repaid into the city’s housing‑rehab revolving pool. Staff said current program income and the federal funding structure support the proposed changes; the city’s rehab committee (three staff members) would continue to review and approve loan packages.

Next steps

Staff will prepare a detailed rehabilitation manual and revised program materials for future council action. Council members asked for the red‑line manual and the staff said it would be provided in advance of the formal approval vote.

Ending

Council thanked staff for the presentation. No formal vote was taken; staff will return with the full rehab manual and draft program documents for council consideration.","Community development staff outlined revisions to the city’s rehab loan programs: two new 20‑year 0% mortgage products limited to households at or below 50% of area median income, a $2,500 minor‑repair grant for elderly or severely disabled residents, and underwriting standards aimed at expanding access and speeding execution.","actionData","errors"]

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