Mount Clemens affirms use of Farmers Market parking lot for Meals on Wheels distribution

The Mount Clemens City Commission voted to affirm the city manager’s decision to allow Meals on Wheels to use the Farmers Market parking lot on North River Road for food distribution during the COVID-19 emergency.

Commissioners and the mayor said the arrangement will help meet increased demand and take advantage of county volunteer capacity. Commissioner Venter (speaker identified in the meeting) said the partnership will help not only city residents who rely on meal services but also other residents in Macomb County. Mayor Laura Cropp and other commissioners thanked city staff, including DPW and Mr. Johnson, for moving quickly to facilitate the distribution.

The motion to affirm the manager’s action was moved and seconded and passed on a roll-call vote. Commissioners emphasized this was a temporary operational response to pandemic-related needs and thanked the county for partnering on logistics.

No changes to city policy were made; the action affirmed an operational decision to permit distribution at the specified parking lot and directed staff to continue coordinating with county partners.