Saline Council to Consider Charging Station, Strategic Goals Plan

Saline City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday.

There are two action items on the agenda.

One motion could help pave the way for an electric vehicle charging station in downtown Saline.

The other motion asks the council whether it wishes to adopt 2011-12 strategic goals.

Electric vehicle charging station

With regard to the charging station, council members will also consider an agreement with DTE to provide and install the station at a maximum cost to DTE of $12,500, with the city paying the rest, if anything.

Owners of the Ford Focus, Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf models would be able to recharge their vehicles at the station in the parking lot on the south side of East Henry Street, near the downtown water tower.

As part of the agreement, the city would not be able to charge a fees by the kilowatt-hour, but the city would be able to assess a nominal user fee. According to information provided to the city by DTE, a full, four-hour charge of a Ford Focus batter would cost about $2.

According to a memo from City Manager Todd Campbell to the City Council, there is still some concern about liability.

Saline strategic plan

Council members will also consider the approval of a city strategic plan for 2011-12. According to the document, the city’s core goals are to:

• Sustain a vibrant downtown.
• Maintain financial stability.
• Build community spirit and civic engagement.
• Improve communications.
• Be a sustainable city.
• Enhance the quality of life.
• Upgrade infrastructure.
• Intensify economic development opportunities.

To view the document in full, click here.