Preview: Berkley City Council to Discuss CruiseFest Gift, Public Safety Contract and More

The Berkley City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at and has a full agenda.

Among the items that will be discussed are the following:

• Accepting a gift from DTE Energy for the , which will be held Aug. 17. More information on the city's pre-Woodward Dream Cruise classic car parade is available on the event's Facebook page.
• Approving a contract to retain Deputy Director Robert North from July 17 through July 16, 2013.
• Approving applications submitted by , , , and Forgotten Harvest/ for temporary authorization of outdoor alcohol sales, subject to the approval of the Liquor Control Commission.
• Authorizing City Manager Jane Bais-DiSessa and the Historical Committee to enter an agreement with Arcadia Publishing for the publication of a book entitled Berkley, Michigan. Proceeds from the book's sale will help support the Historical Committee’s mission to preserve and promote Berkley's history.

The council also will hold a work session to discuss a proposed fireworks ordinance in light of a new state law that says municipalities cannot regulate use on federal holidays or the day right before and after. A number of Metro Detroit communities have enacted or are considering ordinances that would limit fireworks use, including the following:

• Birmingham Bans Fireworks Except on National Holidays

A majority of respondents to said personal fireworks use in Berkley is not OK.

The meeting is open to the public and there will be opportunities for citizen comments. It also is available to view live on the city's website.

The complete agenda is attached as a PDF. Stay tuned to Berkley Patch for more information from the meeting.