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City Manager ReportSeptember 2, 2025City ManagerPacket page 39

City Manager’s Report

Source attribution: City Manager Report during Deborah S. Stuart's tenure

City Manager’s Report: August 29, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES • September 11, 2025, is the anticipated date of the Ingham County Rayner Creek Drain Bond issuance and closing. Once final numbers are received for the City portion, staff will evaluate as part of the budget process how to fund. OPERATIONS General: • The first City Council meeting in November will not need action to be rescheduled. City Council previously approved the date change from November 3 to November 5 at the January 6, 2025 meeting. • August 21: Multiple staff members participated in a pre-construction meeting with Consumers Energy related to their proposed replacement

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City Manager’s Report: August 29, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES • September 11, 2025, is the anticipated date of the Ingham County Rayner Creek Drain Bond issuance and closing. Once final numbers are received for the City portion, staff will evaluate as part of the budget process how to fund. OPERATIONS General: • The first City Council meeting in November will not need action to be rescheduled. City Council previously approved the date change from November 3 to November 5 at the January 6, 2025 meeting. • August 21: Multiple staff members participated in a pre-construction meeting with Consumers Energy related to their proposed replacement of gas mains. Effected streets are N. Lansing St. (Columbia to North St.), North St. (Lansing St. to N. Mason St.), N. Mason St. (North St. to Center St.), and W. Elm St. (approximately Henderson St. to Jefferson St.). This project will take place most of September and October and will require traffic shifts and some closures. All impacted property owners will be directly notified by Consumers. Expertise Building and Partnerships: • August 13: Chief Shutes and Sgt. Budd conducted a training session with our crossing guards, reviewing laws and safety rules. • August 18: As part of our monthly supervisory training series, all supervisors attended “Building a Coaching Organization” presented by April Lynch, Double Haul Solutions. The training was focused on enhancing skills in talent management, the foundations of coaching vs. mentoring, and the practical implementation of tools. The next training session will focus on Constructive Feedback and Performance Management. • August 21: City Manager Stuart attended the Chamber’s Economic Development Committee, topics included updates on local real estate, agricultural, and insurance markets, as well as the proposed school bond. • August 25: Finance Director Pietsch and City Manager Stuart spent considerable time preparing for this S & P Rating Call impacting our bonding position for the DPW. The call highlighted the positive steps the City has taken. Specifically, three-year budgeting, a six-year Capital Improvement Plan, multiple formal financial policies, a pension strategy to limit liabilities, limited fluctuations from those plans, and consistent reserves were all noted positives for the City. One area of improvement is a formal reserve policy instead of the information one referenced in our budget. Staff anticipate receiving the rating on Sept 9P thP. • August 27: City Manager Stuart and Chief Shutes participated in a School Safety meeting where the group reviewed the Active Violence Training on Aug 5 and developed next steps, including table-top exercises, helpful improvements to the school, and providing go bags at various locations for ease of first responders. The committee also did a year’s review of the event escort policy and based on feedback, agreed to expand it to include groups reaching the final four levels with the same requirements (team recognition, official transportation, etc.). Personnel: • TRANSITIONS – 2 o Stephen Packer hired as Full-Time Utilities Operator effective August 25, 2025. o Marc King hired as Seasonal Full-Time School Resource Officer effective September 8, 2025 • OPPORTUNITIES - 2 o Laborer Full-Time – Offer issued and accepted contingent on pre-employment screenings that are taking place. o Crossing Guard Part-Time and Substitutes - Open Until Filled.

City Manager ReportAugust 18, 2025City ManagerPacket page 44

City Manager’s Report

Source attribution: City Manager Report during Deborah S. Stuart's tenure

City Manager’s Report: August 15, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES • September 1: City Hall will be closed to the public in observance of Labor Day. • September 2: 6:30 p.m., City Council Meeting, City Hall, 201 W. Ash St., Mason, MI 48854 (rescheduled from September 1, 2025. OPERATIONS General: • The City received distribution of $10,686 from MMRMA for the City’s share of excess net assets and $3,915 for the City’s excess assets in the State Pool Retention Fund. • A donation of $275 was received for the upkeep of Rayner Park from descendants of Emmanual and Carrie Green. The Green family have held family reunions at Rayner Park for several yea

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City Manager’s Report: August 15, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES • September 1: City Hall will be closed to the public in observance of Labor Day. • September 2: 6:30 p.m., City Council Meeting, City Hall, 201 W. Ash St., Mason, MI 48854 (rescheduled from September 1, 2025. OPERATIONS General: • The City received distribution of $10,686 from MMRMA for the City’s share of excess net assets and $3,915 for the City’s excess assets in the State Pool Retention Fund. • A donation of $275 was received for the upkeep of Rayner Park from descendants of Emmanual and Carrie Green. The Green family have held family reunions at Rayner Park for several years and want to see the park continue to be enjoyed by families. • July 30: Staff attended the Mason Local Leaders Listening Session held by ITC is proposing a 345-kilovolt high voltage electric transmission line in the Mid-Michigan area that may include a route through Mason. Staff anticipates follow-up discussions as route is determined and will keep Council updated. Expertise Building and Partnerships: • The Police Department received an award from Lexipol for “Excellence in Online Training Management”. • July 22: Chief Shutes participated in story time at the Mason library. He read “How Do Dinosaurs Stay Safe?” by Jane Yolen to approximately 22 children. • July 22 and 24: MPD personnel participated in Rescue Task Force Training at Holt High School. This training was run by the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office and the Tri-County Active Violence Team. • August 5: Multiple City departments (Administration, DPW, Fire, Police) participated in active violence incident (AVI) scenarios at Mason High School. • August 6-7: Chief Shutes attended training at the Ingham County Sheriff’s Office on outlaw motorcycle gangs. • August 8: Police and fire participated as CADL’s final summer story time at Rayner Park. • The Alaiedon Township Planning Commission and in accordance with the requirements of the Michigan Planning Enabling Act, PA 33 of 2008, as amended (the "Act"), has sent notice that they have begun preparations to update their Master Plan (last revised in 2002). The updated plan will incorporate recent decennial census data, up-to-date local data, and studies completed in the last 10 years. Community feedback will also be sought in accordance with the Act, and to confirm the community's land use vision. They expect to complete the Master Plan update process by Summer 2026. Personnel: • TRANSITIONS – 4 o Steven Canales and Brady Hanna were hired as Full-Time Police Officers effective August 18, 2025. o Dustin Lloyd hired as Full-Time Laborer effective August 25, 2025. o Tyler Stone hired as Full-Time Laborer effective September 2, 2025. • OPPORTUNITIES - 3 o Utilities Operator – Offer of employment has been accepted, pre-employment screenings in progress. o School Resource Officer – Offer of employment has been accepted, pre-employment screenings in progress. This position will now be a Seasonal Full-Time position and will require an amendment MOU with the Mason Public School (MPS) District and the police union. The MOU with MPS is anticipated to be presented at the next City Council meeting. o Crossing Guard Part-Time and Substitutes - Open Until Filled.

City Manager ReportAugust 4, 2025City ManagerPacket page 13

City Manager’s Report

Source attribution: City Manager Report during Deborah S. Stuart's tenure

City Manager’s Report: August 1, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES • September 1: City Hall closed to the public in observance of Labor Day. OPERATIONS Expertise Building and Partnerships: • July 23-25, 2025, City Manager Stuart attended the Michigan Municipal Executives (MME) Summer Workshop that provided critical information on various topics including, but not limited to: Legislative updates, State budget updates and program funding, contract provisions to address tariffs, funding park projects, mental health/turn over trends for City Managers, etc. • July 24, 2025, Finance Director/Treasurer Pietsch participated in a Local Government Focus G

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City Manager’s Report: August 1, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES • September 1: City Hall closed to the public in observance of Labor Day. OPERATIONS Expertise Building and Partnerships: • July 23-25, 2025, City Manager Stuart attended the Michigan Municipal Executives (MME) Summer Workshop that provided critical information on various topics including, but not limited to: Legislative updates, State budget updates and program funding, contract provisions to address tariffs, funding park projects, mental health/turn over trends for City Managers, etc. • July 24, 2025, Finance Director/Treasurer Pietsch participated in a Local Government Focus Group hosted by Maner Costerisan & Fahey Schultz. Topics discussed included audit prep, risk mitigation, fee setting, roundtable discussions, and networking with other local communities. • July 24, 2025, Deputy Clerk Jean Spink received her Michigan Professional Municipal Clerk – Level certification through the Michigan Association of Municipal Clerks. Personnel: • TRANSITIONS – 1 o Wyatt Cooper separated employment as a Laborer on July 25, 2025. • OPPORTUNITIES - 6 o Police Officer (2), School Resource Officer (1) - Three conditional offers have been made and accepted. Pre-employment background checks and screenings are being conducted. o Laborer (2) – Job posting has closed. Skill exercises and interviews have been scheduled. o Utilities Operator – Job posting has closed. Skill exercises and interviews have been scheduled.

City Manager ReportJuly 21, 2025City ManagerPacket page 43

City Manager’s Report

Source attribution: City Manager Report during Deborah S. Stuart's tenure

City Manager’s Report: July 17, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES • July 16-20: City Manager Stuart will be unavailable, and Finance Director Pietsch will be designated in her absence for urgent concerns and Council communications. • July 28-Aug 1: City Manager Stuart will be unavailable, and Fire Chief Minshall will be designated in her absence for urgent concerns and Council communications. OPERATIONS Expertise Building and Partnerships: • Supervisory Training kicked off on July 14P thP for all Management and Leadership Team Members. The 12-month series will focus specifically on building our management team’s skills. The topic for July was Pe

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City Manager’s Report: July 17, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES • July 16-20: City Manager Stuart will be unavailable, and Finance Director Pietsch will be designated in her absence for urgent concerns and Council communications. • July 28-Aug 1: City Manager Stuart will be unavailable, and Fire Chief Minshall will be designated in her absence for urgent concerns and Council communications. OPERATIONS Expertise Building and Partnerships: • Supervisory Training kicked off on July 14P thP for all Management and Leadership Team Members. The 12-month series will focus specifically on building our management team’s skills. The topic for July was Personnel Management. August will include a guest speaker focused on building coaching skills. • The City Manager met with Meridian Township Manager Dempsey on July 11P thP to discuss ways the entities could partner in the future. • The City Manager participated in the LEAP, Local Economic Development Partners Meeting on July 11P thP, and got an update on economic development in the region and the concerning population trends. Key points included: 2010-2023 Tri-County Population Growth 2%, Annualized at 0.1% 2025-2050 Population Growth Projected State: -2% Tri-County: 4.7% 2025-2050 Tri County Growth Projected by Age Under 20: -14% 20-34 -8.7% 35-54 15.1% 55-64 11% 65+ 30.6% However, this data correlates with data that we gathered through the master plan. Our strategies focused on senior housing and the rotation of current housing stock to allow for younger families to occupy larger homes, matching their family size. Personnel: • TRANSITIONS – 1 o Michael Parisian was promoted to Equipment Operator effective July 16, 2025. • OPPORTUNITIES - 5 o Police Officer (2) interviews have been completed, and two conditional offers have been made and accepted. Pre-employment background checks and screenings are being conducted. o School Resource Officer posting to be extended until filled. o Laborer posted externally closes July 23, 2025. o Utilities Operator posted externally closes July 25, 2025.

City Manager ReportJuly 7, 2025City ManagerPacket page 31

City Manager’ s Report

Source attribution: City Manager Report during Deborah S. Stuart's tenure

City Manager’ s Report: July 3, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES July 4: City Hall closed to the public in observance of Independence Day July 16-20: City Manager Stuart will be unavailable, and Finance Director Pietsch will be designated in her absence for urgent concerns and Council communications. OPERATIONS General: On July 1, the Fire and Police Departments hosted children from the Harvey Education Center. The educational visit allowed students to have hands- on experience with fire trucks, police vehicles, and the equipment our first responders use. On July 2, the Fire Department responded to a fire at 128 S. Walnut Ct. that started in th

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City Manager’ s Report: July 3, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES July 4: City Hall closed to the public in observance of Independence Day July 16-20: City Manager Stuart will be unavailable, and Finance Director Pietsch will be designated in her absence for urgent concerns and Council communications. OPERATIONS General: On July 1, the Fire and Police Departments hosted children from the Harvey Education Center. The educational visit allowed students to have hands- on experience with fire trucks, police vehicles, and the equipment our first responders use. On July 2, the Fire Department responded to a fire at 128 S. Walnut Ct. that started in the basement. This is anticipated to be a fire causing major loss and the City is pursuing a Michigan Fire Insurance withholding. On July 3, the City received notification from our third-party payment processor, Invoice Cloud, that they recently had a security matter affecting UoneU of our customers. Invoice Cloud engaged with a forensic firm to investigate and took additional steps to further enhance their security protections, notified law enforcement, and the payment card brands. The City is in the process of notifying the customer, and Invoice Cloud will follow up with them and will provide them with credit monitoring services. Staff is finalizing the financing with Commercial Bank for the vactor truck. Commercial Bank had the best rate, from 3 quotes, at 4.9% for 5 years. Possession is anticipated week of July 7PthP. Expertise Building and Partnerships: Director Elizabeth Hude and Planning Commissioner Alec Findlay attended the Use by Right and Administrative Approvals webinar hosted by the Michigan Association of Planning. City Manager Stuart attended the MML Workers’ Compensation Board Meeting and Strategy Session. Key items discussed were: Recent court cases impacting FOIA, economic forecast, trends in both workers' compensation and liability cases against municipalities. Police Department staff worked with the Ingham County Sheriff’ s Office SWAT team members on skills in room clearing at North Aurelius Elementary School. The personnel participating were Chief Matt Shutes, Sgt. Justin Demo, Sgt. Jeremiah Budd, Officer Sue Putman, and Officer Chris Washington. Personnel: TRANSITIONS – 1 o Christopher Johns resigned as Equipment Operator effective July 7, 2025 OPPORTUNITIES - 5 o Police Officers ( 2) posted externally and open until filled. o School Resource Officer posted externally closes July 11, 2025. o Equipment Operator posted internally closes July 9, 2025 o Utilities Operator posted internally closes July 10, 2025. Traffic Complaints: Speeding: Downtown area – Closed; results- there were 6 officers for a total of 36 assignments. There was one traffic stop made and one verbal warning issued; no citations were given.

City Manager ReportJune 16, 2025City ManagerPacket page 109

City Manager’ s Report

Source attribution: City Manager Report during Deborah S. Stuart's tenure

City Manager’ s Report: June 13, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES June 18: Hayes Park Improvements Ribbon Cutting, 6 pm, Hayes Park June 19: City Hall closed to the public in observance of Juneteenth; Staff In-Service day June 27, 28, 29: Administrative approval has been granted to Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club and Lansing Area / Ingham County ARPSC for use of the southern end of Rayner Park between the soccer fields and the woods for their annual Field Day event. July 4: City Hall closed to the public in observance of Independence Day OPERATIONS General: City staff met with representatives coordinating Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks

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City Manager’ s Report: June 13, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES June 18: Hayes Park Improvements Ribbon Cutting, 6 pm, Hayes Park June 19: City Hall closed to the public in observance of Juneteenth; Staff In-Service day June 27, 28, 29: Administrative approval has been granted to Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club and Lansing Area / Ingham County ARPSC for use of the southern end of Rayner Park between the soccer fields and the woods for their annual Field Day event. July 4: City Hall closed to the public in observance of Independence Day OPERATIONS General: City staff met with representatives coordinating Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks ( held on July 3PrdP) to go over safety planning, traffic coordination, and clean-up requirements. They currently have limited volunteers to assist with the event, but they hope that will grow as the event gets closer. Expertise Building and Partnerships: Chief Shutes assisted with a fire drill at the Harvey Education Center, helping teachers and students with the protocols for being prepared for a fire. The City participated in a walking field trip with Steele Elementary 1PstP graders to see the Fire and Police Departments. The City kicked off a monthly middle manager training program focused on leadership development and enhancing existing management skills. The City Manager will be representing the City of Mason and other small communities as a Board Member at the MML’ s Workers Compensation Fund Strategic Planning Meetings from June 18-20 in Harbor Springs. Personnel: TRANSITIONS – 3 o Joseph Fraga started as a Community Development Intern effective June 10, 2025 o Joseph Fairbotham is resigning as a full-time Police Officer effective June 27, 2025 o Joanna Shankster is resigning as a full-time Utilities Operator effective July 6, 2025 o Officer Steve Chick has announced his retirement effective July 26, 2025, after 25 years of service to the City of Mason OPPORTUNITIES - 3 o School Resource Officer ( 1) – Posting externally as either full-time year-round or full-time during the school year non-union position next week. o Police Officer (1) – Posting under review, anticipate posting next week. o Utilities Operator ( 1) – Posting under review. Traffic Complaints: Speeding: Downtown area - Open until June 10, 2025.

City Manager ReportJune 2, 2025City ManagerPacket page 31

City Manager’ s Report

Source attribution: City Manager Report during Deborah S. Stuart's tenure

City Manager’ s Report: May 30, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES June 2: Mason Public Schools/ City of Mason Joint Recognition Ceremony, 5:30 pm, Mason High School Auditorium June 10: M-36 Corridor Improvement Plan Public Open House, 3:30 – 6 pm, Mason City Hall, Sycamore Room June 18 (NEW DATE): Hayes Park Improvements Ribbon Cutting, 6 pm, Hayes Park June 19: City Hall closed to the public in observance of Juneteenth; Staff In-Service day June 27, 28, 29: Administrative approval has been granted to Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club and Lansing Area / Ingham County ARPSC for use of the southern end of Rayner Park between the soccer fields an

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City Manager’ s Report: May 30, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES June 2: Mason Public Schools/ City of Mason Joint Recognition Ceremony, 5:30 pm, Mason High School Auditorium June 10: M-36 Corridor Improvement Plan Public Open House, 3:30 – 6 pm, Mason City Hall, Sycamore Room June 18 (NEW DATE): Hayes Park Improvements Ribbon Cutting, 6 pm, Hayes Park June 19: City Hall closed to the public in observance of Juneteenth; Staff In-Service day June 27, 28, 29: Administrative approval has been granted to Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club and Lansing Area / Ingham County ARPSC for use of the southern end of Rayner Park between the soccer fields and the woods for their annual Field Day event. OPERATIONS General: The City Manager spoke with producers regarding the potential of featuring Mason on UViewpoint | Dennis Quaid - Viewpoint ProjectU. 31Thttp:// www.viewpointproject. com/ 31T. Mason was recommended by a developer as a small community to feature that is encouraging economic development. The production staff is still evaluating between Mason and a few other communities. TPOAM Union Negotiations are continuing with an anticipated contract for City Council to consider in July. Currently approved peddlers are provided in the attached document and will be posted on the website for resident reference. The City was notified of a preliminary grant award of $130,000 in Community Enhancement Grant funding, contingent on a final, executed grant agreement. This funding has been designated to assist with the redevelopment of 345 W. Columbia Street by providing funding through the City for façade work. At the May 19, 2025, City Council meeting, Councilmember Husby asked for the current number of firefighters the City has on staff and the number for a fully staffed department. Currently, the Fire Department has 30 firefighters of various ranks and expertise, and two in training. The department is considered fully staffed at 36, so we are actively recruiting four more. The City’ s 2024 Water Quality Report is available at: mason.mi.us/ waterqualityreport. This link is also available on the City’ s utility bills. Expertise Building and Partnerships: The quarterly Ingham County Multidisciplinary Student Resource Officer ( SRO) Meeting was held last week, where topics included how to support students during the summer months, as well as personnel changes in represented school districts. A guest speaker from Riding Towards Success presented their program, aimed at providing bikes and helmets for students nominated. Chief Shutes spoke to the Mason Senior Citizen Welcome Group. There were approximately 35 members in attendance, learning about fraud schemes that target their age group and what to watch for. Finance Director Pietsch attended Michigan Municipal Treasurers Association Advanced Institute May 14-16. This is an annual treasurer training program with topics including leadership and team culture, cyber/ technology fraud, major project funding, investment policies, and a legal update. Personnel: TRANSITIONS – 1 o Kimberley Bieu starts as a full-time police officer effective June 2, 2025 OPPORTUNITIES - 2 o Part-time Community Development Intern (1) – Interviews completed; conditional offer being made. o School Resource Officer (1) – Posting closed internally with no applicants, preparing for external posting.

City Manager ReportMay 19, 2025City ManagerPacket page 97

City Manager’s Report

Source attribution: City Manager Report during Deborah S. Stuart's tenure

City Manager’s Report: May 16, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES • May 26: City Hall closed in observance of Memorial Day. • June 2: Mason Public Schools/ City of Mason Joint Recognition Ceremony, 5:30 pm, Mason High School Auditorium • June 10: M-36 Corridor Improvement Plan Public Open House, 3:30 – 6 pm, Mason City Hall, Sycamore Room • June 21: Hayes Park Improvements Ribbon Cutting and Mason Community Services Pickleball Competition Fundraiser, Hayes Park, Pickleball Courts OPERATIONS General: • Staff submitted Chief Minshall for the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs Fire Chief of the Year consideration. While he was not selected, we have

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City Manager’s Report: May 16, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES • May 26: City Hall closed in observance of Memorial Day. • June 2: Mason Public Schools/ City of Mason Joint Recognition Ceremony, 5:30 pm, Mason High School Auditorium • June 10: M-36 Corridor Improvement Plan Public Open House, 3:30 – 6 pm, Mason City Hall, Sycamore Room • June 21: Hayes Park Improvements Ribbon Cutting and Mason Community Services Pickleball Competition Fundraiser, Hayes Park, Pickleball Courts OPERATIONS General: • Staff submitted Chief Minshall for the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs Fire Chief of the Year consideration. While he was not selected, we have attached the submission letter to highlight his great achievements. • Mayor Whipple, Mayor Pro Tem Clark, Councilmember Droscha, and staff participated in the Rayner Park Playground Ribbon Cutting on May 10th. In partnership with the Mason Rotary Club, the event had several hundred participants celebrating great things happening in Mason! Expertise Building and Partnerships: • The monthly Mason Public School (MPS)/ City Safety Meeting was held last week, where topics included expanding crossing guard ages to over 16, regional Active Violence Training planned at MPS this summer, emergency management planning, pedestrian crossing concerns at the Middle School, and the School Resource Officer replacement. Staff are preparing the annual SRO presentation, planned to take place in June at both the City Council and MPS School Board meetings. • Sgt. Demo attended training to become an Emergency Vehicle Operator instructor. This training teaches skills not only through scenario-based techniques but also focuses on sound decision-making capabilities. • Sgt. Budd attended a Leadership Skills conference. The speaker focused on identifying personal leadership style, as well as defining the qualities of good leadership and how to apply those in a work setting. • Officer Birr attended a training to become a Firearms Instructor. This was a week-long training experience, with multiple drills testing the students in a variety of situations that they may encounter in the line of duty: low-light conditions, one-handed shooting, use of cover, multiple adversaries, to name a few. • Sgt. Budd and Officer Fineis attended a BTAM seminar put on by Prevent 2 Protect and Michigan State Police’s Office of School Safety. BTAM stands for “Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management” is a recognized approach for preventing targeted violence; it allows organizations to invest in prevention in a holistic and meaningful way by bridging the gap between identifying potential threats and mitigating them. • All officers with MPD have attended the most recent Legal Update offered by the Meridian Township Police Department. During this four-hour session, officers are made aware of any changes in case law, statutes, and opinions. • On May 13, the City participated as all of Alaiedon's second-graders participated in a “community investigation”, walking through Mason’s downtown and asking questions of business owners and city workers. Personnel: • OPPORTUNITIES - 3 o Full-time Police Officer (1) – Position has been offered and accepted, pre-employment background checks and screenings are being conducted. o Part-time Community Development Intern (1) – Posting closed on May 15, 2025; reviewing applications. o School Resource Officer (1) – Posting closed internally with no applicants, position under review with plans to post externally.

City Manager ReportMay 5, 2025City ManagerPacket page 29

City Manager’s Report

Source attribution: City Manager Report during Deborah S. Stuart's tenure

City Manager’s Report: May 2, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES • May 10, 2-6 pm, Rayner Park- Rotary of Mason 40th Anniversary/ Rayner Park Playscape Relaunch- Rotary is partnering with the City of Mason on a joint event to celebrate both their anniversary and the new playground. • June 2, 5:30 pm, Mason High School Auditorium- Mason Public School/ City of Mason Joint Recognition Ceremony OPERATIONS General: • On April 24, students from the Harvey Education Center visited the Fire Station. They learned about fire safety, toured the facility, and had fun using a firefighting hose to spray water. • On April 28, a swearing-in ceremony was held for

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City Manager’s Report: May 2, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES • May 10, 2-6 pm, Rayner Park- Rotary of Mason 40th Anniversary/ Rayner Park Playscape Relaunch- Rotary is partnering with the City of Mason on a joint event to celebrate both their anniversary and the new playground. • June 2, 5:30 pm, Mason High School Auditorium- Mason Public School/ City of Mason Joint Recognition Ceremony OPERATIONS General: • On April 24, students from the Harvey Education Center visited the Fire Station. They learned about fire safety, toured the facility, and had fun using a firefighting hose to spray water. • On April 28, a swearing-in ceremony was held for Sergeant Demo for his recent promotion from officer to sergeant. Congratulations, Sgt. Demo! • Manager Stuart attended Meridian Township’s Joint Meeting of School Districts and Local Governments, discussing large projects impacting the area, potential shared resources, housing/ development challenges and approaches, and enrollment trends. • Congratulations to Chief Shutes: He tied for third place in the City Pulse Top of the Town People contest for “Best Police Officer” in the greater Lansing area! • Staff is working in partnership with Sycamore Garden Club (landscaping design) and Friends of the Library (donation of some materials) to complete landscaping around the library facility. Expertise Building and Partnerships: • Sergeants Budd and Demo conducted mock interviews at the Wilson Talent Center. Criminal Justice program students had the opportunity to be “interviewed” to prepare for future opportunities. • Chief Shutes attended Michigan State Police (MSP) Biometrics Conference focused on the technology used for identification and authentication, including fingerprints, voice recognition, and DNA. MSP is considered to be cutting-edge in this field, using tools to securely and ethically identify individuals. • Chief Shutes met with Dart Bank employees to educate them on fraud that are targeting senior citizens. • Sergeant Demo and Reserve Officer Toodzio conducted ALICE training at Gestamp. ALICE training is a form of emergency training: Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate. • Public Works team members (Armstrong, Flannery, Kelly, Marshall, Rockhold, Ruttan) attended a three-day course on water distribution system components, operation, and maintenance, in preparation for the state S- 4 water test. • Public Works Foreman Pfannenschmid attended a two-day water class to learn about advanced water distribution system practices, in preparation for the state S-2 water test. Personnel: • TRANSITIONS – 2 o Christopher Johns was promoted effective April 21, to Full-Time Equipment Operator o Cody Hughes was hired effective April 24, as a Full-time Laborer. • OPPORTUNITIES - 4 o Full-time Police Officer (1) – Interviews in process for applicant. o Part-time Community Development Intern (1) – Posted April 4, 2025, and closes on May 15, 2025. o Seasonal Part-time Crossing Guard (1) - Open until it is filled. o School Resource Officer (1) – Posting under review.

City Manager ReportApril 21, 2025City ManagerPacket pages 53–55

City Manager’s Report

Source attribution: City Manager Report during Deborah S. Stuart's tenure

City Manager’s Report: April 17, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES • Friday, April 18, 2025 – City Hall will be closed in observance of Good Friday. • Friday, April 25, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Dart Bank is celebrating 100 years and will have special festivities at the Holt, Grand Ledge, and Mason branches. At the Mason branch, Mayor Whipple will be making official remarks at 11:30 a.m. • Friday, April 25, 2025, 12:30 p.m. – An Arbor Day event is planned to celebrate Jim Cairns as the Arbor Day Honoree. The event will be held at the Mason Branch of Capital Area District Library around their garden area – 145 W. Ash St. Mason, MI 48854. •

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City Manager’s Report: April 17, 2025 IMPORTANT DATES • Friday, April 18, 2025 – City Hall will be closed in observance of Good Friday. • Friday, April 25, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Dart Bank is celebrating 100 years and will have special festivities at the Holt, Grand Ledge, and Mason branches. At the Mason branch, Mayor Whipple will be making official remarks at 11:30 a.m. • Friday, April 25, 2025, 12:30 p.m. – An Arbor Day event is planned to celebrate Jim Cairns as the Arbor Day Honoree. The event will be held at the Mason Branch of Capital Area District Library around their garden area – 145 W. Ash St. Mason, MI 48854. • May 10, 2025- Rotary of Mason 40 Year Anniversary/ Rayner Park Playscape Relaunch- Rotary is partnering with the City of Mason on a joint event to celebrate both their anniversary and the new playground. OPERATIONS General: • The City continues to cooperate in an investigation related to the critical incident on April 6, 2025. Staff involved in the incident have returned to full-time work. • The City Manager Stuart participated with Mayor Whipple as guest lecturers for a class at MSU discussing the different forms of governments. Specifically, the discussion focused on differences between the City of Lansing (representatives also attended) Strong Mayor structure and Mason’s City Manager structure. • The City Manager Stuart, Fire Chief Minshall, and DPW Director Crawford met with Congressman Barrett and his staff to talk about the challenges the City of Mason is facing related to national issues. Staff specifically discussed support for the Senate investigation into the consolidation of fire truck manufacturing ownership and its impacts on costs/ receipt of equipment. Expertise Building and Partnerships: • Utilities Director Rewerts attended the Midwest Advanced Public Service Institute (MAPSI) April 13-16, 2025. This is an ongoing leadership training program which provides advanced instruction expressly designed for Public Service Upper Level Managers. Specific training included employee management, organizational culture, performance appraisals, a legal update, and more. Personnel: • TRANSITIONS – 1 o Wyatt Cooper was hired effective April 14, 2025, as a Full-time Laborer • OPPORTUNITIES - 6 o Full-time Police Officer (1) – Open until filled. o Full-time Laborer (1) – Offer of employment has been accepted, background checks underway. o Full-time Equipment Operator (1) – Posted internally closes April 17, 2025. o Part-time Community Development Intern (1) – Posted April 4, 2025, and closes on May 15, 2025. o Seasonal Part-time Crossing Guard (1) - Open until it is filled. o School Resource Officer (1) – Posting under review. DRAFT PACKET 53 City of Mason – City Manager’s Report April 17, 2025 Page 2 of 2 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS Active or planned for the current Fiscal Year. Removed after one notice of completion . Note the estimated schedules are weather dependent. FY 2024-2025 Project Project Name/Description Status UTILITIES: SANITARY SEWER, STORM WATER, AND WATER DISTRIBUTION (U) 2019-U3b WWTP Plant Construction In progress, with regular check-ins. 2023-U10 Water Service Line Replacement In progress, working as time allows (29 of 30 complete) 2023-U13 Plant Valves and Baffle Wall Repair In progress, valves complete. PARKS/ CEMETERY/ FORESTRY/ NONMOTORIZED (P) 2020-P9 Downtown Wayfinding Signage (DDA) Consultant finalizing location recommendations. 2020-P16a Kipp Road Sidewalks Design Draft plans have been received. Evaluating the next steps. 2020-P23 Parks/Recreation Plan: 5-Year Update In progress. MOTOR VEHICLE POOL (MVP) 2017-MVP18 Vehicle No. 24 Dump/Plow Truck Receipt pushed by manufacturer to April; equipping will follow. 2024-MVP2 Vehicle No. 98 Paint Sprayer Plan to contract in 4Q and were able to borrow one temporarily. BUILDING, PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT (B) 2018-B23 Planning: Master Plan/Zoning Update Zoning in progress, the next meeting is being scheduled. 2018-B23a Cedar/127 Corridor Sub-area Plan Public engagement process underway. 2019-B2 City Hall Design/Renovations: Phase 1 Anticipated to be completed by end of 4Q. 2020-B4 DPW: Facility Design/ Construction Preparing final design and bidding documents. 2023-B4 Public Participation Plan & Communication Strategy Anticipated to be started in the 4Q. Resources: More Questions? Please contact Customer Service at 517.676.9155 or info@mason.mi.us DRAFT PACKET 54 In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), any citizen requesting accommodation to attend this meeting, and/or to obtain this notice in alternate formats, please contact our Customer Service Desk at 517.676.9155 at least 72 hours in advance of meeting if requesting additional accommodation or Michigan Relay at https://hamiltonrelay.com/michigan/index.html. CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP