Ann Arbor public meetings in 2025

Renters Commission

The Renters Commission will vote on an ordinance to create rent transparency and eliminate mandatory junk fees. They are also set to approve the 2026 meeting calendar, work plan, and proposed bylaw changes. Public comment is accepted on all agenda items.

• Vote on ordinance to create rent transparency and eliminate mandatory junk fees (25-2217)
• Approval of 2026 Renters Commission regular and committee meeting calendars (25-2214)
• Approval of 2026 Renters Commission work plan (25-2215)
• Approval of proposed bylaw changes (25-2216)
• Review of various communications including an FHA accommodation question and inquiry about heating policy (25-2218)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Downtown Development Authority's boundaries and TIF plan for 2026-2055. It will also consider resolutions to appropriate $4 million in affordable housing funds for a project at 350 S. Fifth Ave., approve a $15.2 million contract for sewer capacity improvements, and adopt a resolution urging HUD to award 12-month Continuum of Care renewals.

• Public hearing on altering DDA boundaries and adopting the amended Development and TIF Plan 2026-2055 (CA-21)
• Resolution to appropriate $4,000,000 in affordable housing funds for a project at 350 S. Fifth Ave. (CA-15)
• Resolution to approve a construction contract with Ric-Man Construction for High-Level Trunkline Capacity Improvements ($15,167,121) (CA-5)
• Resolution calling on Congress to direct HUD to award 12-month renewals for Continuum of Care programs (DC-2)
• Resolution to renew group life, accident, and disability insurance policies for city employees ($570,159 per year for 2026-2027) (CA-11)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will approve its 2026 meeting calendar and review minutes from a November 2025 meeting. The agenda also includes a review committee assignment for January 2026.

• Approval of 2026 meeting calendar
• Review of November 13, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review committee assignment for January 2026

Human Rights Commission

The meeting agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate. The commission will review minutes from November 12, 2025, and discuss internal and ongoing work.

• Approval of November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Follow up on outside group work
• Follow up on ongoing HRC work

Council Administration Committee

The Council Administration Committee will consider the City Administrator's performance evaluation, receive a police update from Chief Andre Anderson, and hear updates from the City Administrator and City Attorney. Other agenda items include Council contact information on the city website and the 2026 committee calendar.

• City Administrator Performance Evaluation
• Police Update (Chief Andre Anderson)
• City Administrator's Update (Milton Dohoney Jr.)
• City Attorney's Update (Atleen Kaur)
• Committee Calendar 2026

The Council Administration Committee approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 14, 2025 session. It also approved the calendar for the 2026 Committee meetings. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion by Briggs, seconded by Radina)
• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (motion by Watson, seconded by Radina)
• Approved 2026 Council Administration Committee calendar (motion by Radina, seconded by Eyer)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Radina, seconded by Eyer)

Budget and Labor Committee

The Budget and Labor Committee will consider establishing a standing schedule for its future meetings. It will also receive an update on the city’s budget cycle. A closed‑session will be held to discuss strategy for negotiating collective bargaining agreements. The meeting includes routine items such as roll call, agenda approval and public comment.

• Develop schedule for the reoccurrence of the Budget and Labor Committee as a standing meeting
• Budget cycle discussion update
• Closed session on strategy for collective bargaining negotiations

The Budget and Labor Committee approved its agenda and the October 30, 2025 minutes. Members voted to hold regular committee meetings on the second Tuesday of each month in 2026 at 5:30 pm. A closed session for collective‑bargaining negotiations was authorized, then the committee returned to open session.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved October 30, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved meeting cadence: second Tuesday of each month in 2026 at 5:30 pm (voice vote)
• Authorized closed session for collective bargaining negotiations (voice vote)
• Moved back to open session (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will convene a planning session to review council business and take public comment. The meeting will not be broadcast and is scheduled for 4:00 PM on December 8, 2025.

• City Council Planning Work Session
• Public commentary (3 minutes per speaker)
• City Administrator presentation
• Meeting will not be broadcast
• Public comment in person only

The meeting consisted of presentations on housing, transit, budget, safety, and community ideas, followed by brief public commentary. No proposals were voted on or approved; the only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed by voice vote.

• Adjourned meeting (voice vote) – motion by Councilmember Cornell, seconded by Councilmember Briggs

Greenbelt Advisory Commission (GAC)

The Greenbelt Advisory Commission will approve minutes from a September meeting and discuss the 2026 meeting calendar. The body will also review a budget and receive a recommendation regarding the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.

• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of 2026 meeting calendar
• Budget review
• RCPP recommendation
• Closed session to discuss land acquisition

Ann Arbor Public Art Commission

The Ann Arbor Public Art Commission will consider appointing a representative to the DDA's "Elevating History" Mural Selection Committee. Commissioners will also receive a presentation on the Elevating History: A Mural Series from the Living Oral History Project, involving DDA, AAAC, and AACHM. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Appointment of commission representative to DDA's "Elevating History" Mural Selection Committee
• Presentation on "Elevating History: A Mural Series from the Living Oral History Project" from DDA, AAAC, and AACHM
• Approval of agenda and minutes as part of consent agenda
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, via phone)
• Staff report and updates from Christopher Cespedes

The commission approved its agenda and the November 2025 minutes by voice vote. Commissioners appointed Chair Mary Thiefels as the Public Art Commission representative to the Downtown Development Authority’s Elevating History mural selection committee. They also moved the January 2026 commission meeting from January 7 to January 14, also by voice vote.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved November 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Appointed Chair Mary Thiefels as Public Art Commission representative to DDA Elevating History Mural Selection Committee (voice vote)
• Moved January 2026 meeting date from Jan 7 to Jan 14 (voice vote)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider three resolutions: approving disbursements for June‑September 2025, amending the DDA Vault Fill Grant Program, and approving a cost‑sharing agreement with the City of Ann Arbor for the North Main Street Transportation Study. The board will also review the September‑October‑November 2025 meeting minutes and receive an informational presentation. Public comment is scheduled for three minutes.

• Resolution to approve DDA disbursements for June‑September 2025 (25‑2121)
• Resolution to amend the DDA Vault Fill Grant Program (25‑2114)
• Resolution to approve a cost‑sharing agreement with the City of Ann Arbor for the North Main Street Transportation Study (25‑2115)
• Approval of DDA minutes for September‑October‑November 2025 (25‑2094)
• Informational meeting presentation (25‑2109)

The Downtown Development Authority approved its agenda and consent agenda by voice vote. It then approved three resolutions: DDA disbursements for June‑September 2025, an amendment to the Vault Fill Grant Program, and a cost‑sharing agreement with the City for the North Main Street Transportation Study. A FY2026 first‑quarter financial report was received and filed.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• Consent agenda approved (voice vote)
• Resolution to approve DDA disbursements for June‑September 2025 approved
• Resolution to amend the DDA Vault Fill Grant Program approved
• Resolution to approve cost‑sharing agreement with City of Ann Arbor for North Main Street Transportation Study approved
• FY2026 first‑quarter financial report received and filed

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority Executive Committee will discuss two grant requests: a $500,000 construction grant for the AAHDC project at 350 S. Fifth Avenue, and a letter-grant request to establish a Business Improvement Zone (BIZ) for the State Street District. No decisions are final; items are up for discussion and possible action.

• 25-2093: AAHDC grant request for $500,000 for construction at 350 S. Fifth Avenue
• 25-2092: State Street District letter-grant request to establish a Business Improvement Zone (BIZ)
• Public comment period open

The committee received a grant request from the State Street Area Association and a $500,000 grant request from the Ann Arbor Housing Development Corporation. Both items were referred to the Downtown Development Authority for further consideration, with response deadlines of January 7, 2026, and January 21, 2026, respectively. No votes or approvals were recorded.

• Referred State Street District grant request to DDA (response due 1/7/2026)
• Referred AAHDC $500K grant request for 350 S Fifth construction to DDA (response due 1/21/2026)

Council Liquor License Review Committee

The Council Liquor License Review Committee will consider a resolution to recommend approval of a Downtown Development District liquor license for TAQ Ann Arbor, LLC at 120 E. Liberty. The committee will also approve minutes from its September 4, 2025 meeting and discuss the annual renewal process.

• Resolution to recommend approval of a Downtown Development District liquor license for TAQ Ann Arbor, LLC at 120 E. Liberty
• Approval of draft minutes from September 4, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of annual license renewal process
• Includes attachments: TAQ Ann Arbor LLC DDA application and proposed outdoor seating plan

The Liquor License Review Committee approved its agenda and the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It also adopted Resolution 25-1962, recommending that the City Council approve a Downtown Development District liquor license for TAQ Ann Arbor, LLC and forward the recommendation by December 15, 2025. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved September 4, 2025 committee minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Downtown Development District liquor license for TAQ Ann Arbor, LLC (Resolution 25-1962) and directed forwarding to City Council by 12/15/2025 (voice vote)

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will discuss the FY2025 audits of the Ann Arbor Housing Commission, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), and the City's Annual Financial Report. No votes are scheduled; these are agenda items for discussion and review.

• Discussion of Ann Arbor Housing Commission FY2025 audit
• Discussion of DDA FY2025 audit
• Discussion of City of Ann Arbor FY2025 Annual Financial Report
• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2024 meeting

Council members approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes by voice vote. The committee received and filed unmodified audit opinions for the Housing Commission, the Downtown Development Authority, and the City of Ann Arbor for FY 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved 12-16-2024 Audit Committee minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a public-private development agreement for Arbor South and a brownfield plan for Townie Homes. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and an ordinance regarding city trees and vegetation.

• Purchase of four automated side load refuse trucks for $2,179,549.20
• Barton Dam Right Embankment Remediation Project change order for $522,010.44
• Professional services agreement with Exeter Associates, Inc. for $312,489.27
• Brownfield Plan for Townie Homes at Scio Church Road, South Wagner Road, South Maple Road, and Jewett Avenue
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 40 (Trees and Other Vegetation) of the City Code

The Ann Arbor City Council adopted the amendment to Chapter 40 (Trees and Other Vegetation) on second reading. It also confirmed the appointment of Sheila Rasouli to the Renters Commission. Through a consent agenda, the council approved several resolutions covering street closures, a construction change order, equipment purchases, an interlocal fire‑vehicle agreement, a health‑insurance exemption, and a sidewalk easement.

• Adopted Ordinance to Amend Chapter 40 (Trees and Other Vegetation) (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Sheila Rasouli to the Renters Commission (voice vote)
• Approved street closures for Downtown Ann Arbor Midnight Madness event on Dec 5, 2025 (voice vote)
• Approved Change Order #2 ($522,010.44) for Barton Dam Right Embankment Remediation Project (voice vote)
• Approved purchase of Automatic Flushing Units ($201,777.00) from Core & Main, LP (voice vote)
• Approved purchase of four Automated Side Load Drop Frame Refuse Trucks ($2,179,549.20) (voice vote)
• Approved renewal of Interlocal Agreement with City of Dearborn for fire vehicles (voice vote)
• Approved 2026 exemption of the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act (voice vote)

Council Policy Agenda Committee

The Council Policy Agenda Committee will review minutes from October 27, 2025, and receive updates on state and federal legislation. The meeting will also include a presentation of the 2026 meeting calendar. Public comment will be available in person and via toll-free call-in.

• Approval of October 27, 2025 Council Policy Agenda Committee minutes
• State Legislative Update
• Federal Legislative Update
• 2026 Meeting Calendar presentation

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the previous meeting minutes. No policy decisions, ordinances, or contracts were adopted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Local Officers Compensation Commission

The Local Officers Compensation Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution setting salaries for the Mayor and City Council members for fiscal years 2027 and 2028. The resolution is supported by data on CPI-U, nonunion wages, and comparative compensation from other municipalities. The commission will also elect a chair, approve prior meeting minutes, and hear public comment.

• Resolution 25-2069 to determine salaries of Mayor and City Council for FY 2027 and FY 2028
• Attachments include CPI-U metrics, nonunion wage data, MML mayor and council data 2025, and Conference of Western Wayne compensation data
• Election of chair for the commission
• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2023 LOCC meeting
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)

The Local Officers Compensation Commission elected Laurence O'Connell as chair and approved its agenda. It approved the December 19, 2023 minutes with an amendment noting the prior resolution was unanimous. The commission adopted amendments to the salary resolution, raising Council member multipliers to 62.5% of the Mayor’s salary for FY27 and 65% for FY28, and set a future goal of 67.5%. The amended resolution was approved by voice vote, unanimously.

• Laurence O'Connell elected chair of the commission
• Agenda approved as presented
• Minutes of the Dec 19, 2023 meeting approved with amendment (voice vote)
• Amendment adding FY26 budget clause approved
• Council member salary multiplier changed to 62.5% of Mayor salary for FY27
• Council member salary multiplier changed to 65% of Mayor salary for FY28
• Goal set for Council salaries to be 67.5% of Mayor salary going forward
• Amended salary resolution approved by voice vote, unanimously

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will approve the meeting agenda and prior minutes, then receive and discuss three operational reports covering airport activity, fuel consumption, and hangar use. Public commentary will be offered with a three‑minute limit per speaker. The committee will also address unfinished and new business before scheduling the next meeting for January 21, 2026.

• Approval of agenda and minutes
• Review of Airport Operations report through September 2025
• Review of Airport Fuel Usage report through October 2025
• Review of Airport Hangar Occupancy report through October 2025
• Public commentary (3‑minute limit per speaker)

The Airport Advisory Committee approved its agenda, adding that next year’s schedule will be emailed to members and posted by January 1 2026. The minutes from the July 16 2025 meeting were approved as presented. The committee also agreed to move the airport‑history slides to the January 2026 meeting and to change future virtual meetings to Zoom. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda with schedule addition (no vote recorded)
• Approved minutes as presented (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to move airport‑history slides to January 2026 meeting
• Agreed to switch 2026 virtual meetings from audio‑only to Zoom

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will hold a work session to review the Parking System Administrative Fee Schedule for 2026. The meeting agenda includes a review of the fee schedule and policy approved in January 2025.

• Review of Parking System Administrative Fee Schedule 2026
• Review of Parking System Administrative Fee Policy (Approved January 2025)

The Downtown Development Authority reviewed the 2025‑2016 Parking System Administrative Fee Schedule and staff's recommendation for 2026 changes. The item was referred back to the Authority with a return deadline of 12/3/2025. No vote or formal decision was recorded.

Housing Commission

The Ann Arbor Housing Commission will vote on resolutions to approve Fiscal Year 2026 operating budgets for Maple Tower, River Run, West Arbor, and Swift Lane (RAD-converted properties), as well as audits for the Housing Commission and Colonial Oaks for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The commission will also receive an executive director report covering financial statements and project updates. Public comment is invited at two points in the meeting.

• Resolution to approve FY26 operating budgets (Jan–Dec 2026) for Maple Tower, River Run, West Arbor, and Swift Lane LDHA’s (RAD-converted properties)
• Resolution to approve the Ann Arbor Housing Commission audit for FY ending June 30, 2025
• Resolution to approve the Colonial Oaks audit for FY ending June 30, 2025
• Executive Director report including financial statements and Dunbar summary report

The Housing Commission approved its agenda and the September 17, 2025 minutes. It adopted the FY26 operating budgets for Maple Tower, River Run, West Arbor, and Swift Lane LDHA properties. The commission also approved the FY25 financial statement (amended) and the Colonial Oaks audit. The meeting was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved FY26 RAD‑converted property operating budgets for Maple Tower, River Run, West Arbor, and Swift Lane (voice vote)
• Approved FY25 financial statement (amended) (voice vote)
• Approved Colonial Oaks audit for FY25 (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee

This meeting of the Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee includes discussion of the fund's longer-term plan and priorities, review of investment reports for September and October 2025, and a budget performance review. The committee will also consider a project proposal for Leslie Park Golf Course, changes to bylaws, and hold chairperson elections.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff report on fund performance
• Review of investment reports for September and October 2025
• Discussion of longer-term plan and priorities (Version B)
• Project proposal for Leslie Park Golf Course

The Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee approved an operating budget of $90,000 for its 2027 fiscal year. It also approved a $500 allocation for tree‑maintenance supplies, set the meeting schedule to the second Tuesday of each month, and cancelled the December 2025 meeting. The committee unanimously re‑elected Chairman Richard Wieland for another two‑year term and adopted a routine bylaws review with input from Sarah Alanis. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda with added items (unanimous)
• Postponed approval of previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved correction to September 9 minutes rescinding $11,629 and reallocating $12,000 (unanimous)
• Approved operating budget of $90,000 for 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved $500 allocation for tree‑maintenance supplies (5-0)
• Scheduled committee meetings for the second Tuesday of each month (5-0)
• Cancelled the December 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Re‑elected Chairman Richard Wieland to a new two‑year term (unanimous)

Park Advisory Commission

The Park Advisory Commission will meet to discuss a resolution regarding staffing for the Ann Arbor Senior Center. The body will also receive updates on the Bluebelt project and various parks planning and facility statuses.

• Resolution 25-1998: Recommendation to add 1.0 Full Time Equivalent position to Parks and Recreation for the Ann Arbor Senior Center using Washtenaw County Older Persons Millage funds
• Bluebelt update presentation
• Parks Project Status Update (October 2025)
• Parks Planning Project Update
• Parks Facility and Programming Update

The commission amended the agenda to add a closed‑session segment, then moved to closed session and back to open session unanimously. It declined to advance application 20‑1709, also unanimously. The minutes from the October 21 meeting were approved with a correction to the attendance record. Finally, the commission unanimously approved a resolution to add a 1.0 full‑time equivalent position to Parks and Recreation for the Ann Arbor Senior Center using funds from the Washtenaw County Older Persons Millage.

• Amended agenda to add Closed Session (unanimous)
• Moved into Closed Session (unanimous)
• Declined advancing application 20‑1709 (unanimous)
• Approved corrected October 21 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to add 1.0 FTE position for Senior Center using Older Persons Millage funds (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider rezoning requests for two properties, approve construction and grant contracts totaling over $4 million, and discuss the Arbor South redevelopment project. The meeting will also include public hearings on ordinances regarding marijuana business buffers and tree protection.

• Rezoning 1 acre at 1155 Arlington Blvd to R1A (Single-Family)
• Rezoning 5.7 acres at 2600 Pontiac Trail to R4A (Multiple-Family)
• Approve $2.77M contract for Screw Pump Replacement Project
• Approve $1.34M contract for 2025 Traffic Signal Upgrade Project
• Approve Brownfield Plan for Arbor South Project (2845 South State Street)

The Ann Arbor City Council adopted two rezoning ordinances—one for 1 acre at 1155 Arlington Blvd and another for 5.7 acres at 2600 Pontiac Trail—and approved an ordinance to remove a marijuana business school buffer. The Council also approved several large contracts and grant agreements, confirmed two appointments, and adopted a right‑of‑first‑refusal resolution for an affordable unit.

• Approved rezoning of 5.7 acres at 2600 Pontiac Trail to R4A (Multiple‑Family) – voice vote
• Approved rezoning of 1 acre at 1155 Arlington Blvd to R1A (Single‑Family) – voice vote
• Approved ordinance to remove marijuana business school buffer – voice vote
• Approved Construction Contract with Process Piping & Equipment, Inc. for $2,769,400 – voice vote
• Approved MDOT Traffic Signal Upgrade Contract for $1,337,900 – voice vote
• Approved Water Main Easement at 2500 Keystone Lane and 2500 Breckenridge Drive – voice vote
• Confirmed appointment of Bryan Weinart to Local Officers Compensation Commission – voice vote
• Confirmed appointment of K.C. Walbridge to Employees’ Retirement System Board of Trustees – voice vote

City Council

The council will vote on second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 40 (Trees and Other Vegetation) and hold a public hearing on a brownfield plan for the Arbor South project at 2845 South State Street, though the related resolution has been removed from the agenda. The consent agenda includes major vehicle purchases totaling over $1.27 million, a $215,240 ice control salt contract, and a resolution to exercise right of first refusal to purchase and resell an affordable housing unit at 105 Ashley Mews. The meeting also features an update from the Independent Community Police Oversight Committee and several mayoral appointments.

• Second reading and public hearing on ordinance to amend Chapter 40 (Trees and Other Vegetation)
• Public hearing on brownfield plan for Arbor South project at 2845 South State Street (resolution to approve deleted from agenda)
• Purchase of two Western Star swap loader chassis with underbody snowplow and eight swap loader bodies for $1,056,590.23
• Resolution to exercise right of first refusal to purchase and resell affordable unit at 105 Ashley Mews
• Purchase of ice control salt from Detroit Salt Company for $215,240.00

The council approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including purchases of vehicles, a swap‑loader chassis, ice‑control salt, and contract amendments for watermain work and geotechnical services. It also approved a resolution prohibiting on‑street parking on the south side of Brockman Boulevard from Brock Court to Ferdon Road. Two items— the right‑of‑first‑refusal purchase at 105 Ashley Mews and the tree‑code amendment— were postponed to the next meeting. All approvals were passed by voice vote.

• Approved purchase of vehicles from Lunghamer Ford ($215,212) – voice vote
• Approved purchase of two Western Star swap‑loader chassis with snowplow and bodies ($1,056,590.23) – voice vote
• Approved purchase of ice‑control salt from Detroit Salt Co. ($215,240) – voice vote
• Approved amendment to Watertap watermain contract adding $100,000 (total $450,000) – voice vote
• Approved amendment to Tetra Tech geotechnical services agreement adding $100,000 (total $200,000) – voice vote
• Approved increase in sole‑source purchasing authority with Brown Equipment Company ($45,001 increase, total $70,000) – voice vote
• Approved resolution prohibiting on‑street parking on Brockman Blvd south side – voice vote
• Postponed resolution to exercise right of first refusal for 105 Ashley Mews – voice vote

Ann Arbor Public Art Commission

The Ann Arbor Public Art Commission will vote on a draft 2026 meeting calendar and receive a presentation from Creative Washtenaw, a community arts partner. The consent agenda includes approval of the October 2025 meeting minutes. Public comment is scheduled.

• Approval of October 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Discussion and potential approval of 2026 meeting calendar draft
• Introduction and presentation by Creative Washtenaw executive director
• Staff report and updates from city staff
• Commission member communications and working group reports

The commission approved the agenda and the October 2025 minutes by voice vote. Commissioners also approved the draft 2026 meeting calendar, removing the July 1, 2026 meeting, also by voice vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda and October 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar, removing July 1 meeting (voice vote)

Budget and Labor Committee

The Budget and Labor Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss procedural matters including developing a schedule to become a standing committee and aligning objectives. The committee will also enter closed session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining negotiations. No votes on specific contracts or financial items are scheduled.

• Discussion on making the Budget and Labor Committee a standing meeting
• Aligning committee objectives around budget and financial focus
• Developing ideas for future agendas
• Upcoming budget cycle discussion
• Closed session for collective bargaining strategy negotiations

The committee approved its agenda and the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. Members voted to move the meeting into a closed session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations, then later voted to return to open session. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Moved to closed session for collective bargaining strategy (roll call vote)
• Returned to open session (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Council Policy Agenda Committee

The Council Policy Agenda Committee will meet to discuss state legislation on marijuana licensing (SB 597 and SB 598), receive updates on state and federal legislative matters, and consider Barton Dam fencing compliance with FERC requirements. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Discussion of SB 597 & SB 598 on marijuana licensing
• State Legislative Update
• Barton Dam Fencing & FERC Compliance
• Federal Legislative Update
• Approval of minutes from September 22, 2025

The committee approved its agenda and the September 22, 2025 minutes. No substantive business was acted on. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda
• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes
• Adjourned meeting

Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA)

The LDFA will hear first-quarter financial reports for FY26 from the treasurer and service providers SPARK and the administrative team. The board will also discuss vacancies, including the Ypsilanti board vacancy and the vacant treasurer position. The meeting includes routine approvals and public comment.

• LDFA First Quarter Financial Report FY 26
• SPARK-LDFA FY 26 1st Quarter Report
• LDFA First Quarter FY 26 Administrative Report
• Board Vacancy Update - Ypsilanti
• Vacant Treasurer Position

The Local Development Finance Authority met on October 23, 2025 and approved the agenda as presented. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and forwarded them to City Council. The board discussed the vacant Treasurer position, with Chair Rapundalo continuing as interim treasurer until a replacement is selected. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes and forwarded to City Council (voice vote)

Park Advisory Commission

The Park Advisory Commission will consider a resolution to recommend amending a Michigan Economic Development Corporation grant agreement for the Bicentennial Park Splash Pad. The agenda also includes presentations on the Barton Dam and DDA updates, along with regular reports and project status updates.

• Resolution to recommend amending MEDC grant agreement for Bicentennial Park Splash Pad (item 8-a)
• Presentation: Barton Dam Update (item 6-a)
• Presentation: DDA update (item 6-b)
• Approval of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (item 5-a)
• Parks Project Status Update (item 10-b)

The Park Advisory Commission approved its agenda and the August 19 meeting minutes. The commission then adopted a resolution recommending an amendment to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation grant for the Bicentennial Park splash pad. The resolution passed with a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to recommend amending MEDC grant for Bicentennial Park splash pad (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving contracts for neighborhood decarbonization and pool services, two zoning changes, and the distribution of a comprehensive land use plan. The body will also hear public comments on these items.

• Resolution to approve $300,000 contract for Community Action Network to support decarbonization in the Bryant Neighborhood
• Resolution to approve $1.95 million contract with Carlisle/Wortman Associates for building and planning services
• Ordinance to rezone 0.11 acre at 1007 Woodlawn Ave from Parking to Local Commercial
• Ordinance to rezone 4.16 acres at 2525 Ann Arbor-Saline Road from Office to Multiple-Family Dwelling
• Resolution to approve the distribution of the Proposed Ann Arbor Comprehensive Land Use Plan

The City Council voted 8‑0 to approve the distribution of the proposed Comprehensive Land Use Plan. It also approved three professional‑services contracts totaling $3.275 million and confirmed several appointments, including the Recreation Advisory Commission and the Local Officers’ Compensation Commission. A rezoning of 1007 Woodlawn Ave from parking to local commercial was approved 7‑0.

• Approved distribution of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan (8 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved $300,000 professional services agreement for Bryant Neighborhood decarbonization
• Approved $1,950,000 professional services agreement with Carlisle/Wortman Associates for building, rental and planning services
• Approved up to $425,000 contract with Aquatic Source for on‑call pool mechanical services
• Confirmed appointments to the Recreation Advisory Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Local Officers’ Compensation Commission (voice vote carried)
• Approved rezoning of 1007 Woodlawn Ave from parking to C1 local commercial (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Removed CA‑3 Comprehensive Plan resolution from consent agenda and approved it as presented (voice vote)
• Approved CA‑1, CA‑2, and CA‑4 professional services contracts (voice vote)

Election Commission

The Election Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct a public accuracy and logic test of the voting equipment. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the City Election Headquarters.

• Public Accuracy and Logic Test of the Voting Equipment
• Approval of October 10, 2025 Election Commission Minutes
• Special Meeting - Public Accuracy Test

The commission approved its agenda by voice vote. It approved the October 10, 2025 meeting minutes and will forward them to City Council by January 5, 2026. The commission also conducted a public accuracy and logic test of the voting equipment to be used in the November 4 special election, using equipment from Precinct 5‑50 and early‑vote sites EV6A and EV1B.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved October 10, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Conducted public accuracy test of voting equipment for Nov 4 special election

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals will consider the appeal for 336 S State St. It will also approve the meeting agenda and adopt the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. Public commentary is scheduled before these items.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Adopt July 17, 2025 Board minutes (item 25-1790)
• Hear appeal for 336 S State St (item 25-1791)
• Public commentary – general

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. The appeal for 336 S State St (BBA25-0011) was motioned to be tabled for 60 days while the applicant explores other options. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

• Agenda approved
• Minutes approved
• Table appeal BBA25-0011 for 60 days (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

This is a Downtown Development Authority work session with two informational agenda items: an update on the DDA Elevate Program and a presentation on Placer.ai data. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is primarily for discussion.

• 25-1752 DDA Elevate Program Update
• 25-1753 Placer.ai Data Update

The Downtown Development Authority held a work session on October 15, 2025. The board received and filed updates on the Elevate program and on Placer.ai data comparing 2023‑2025. No votes or formal actions were taken.

Council Administration Committee

The Council Administration Committee will meet to approve minutes from September 9, 2025, and receive updates from the City Administrator and City Attorney. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2025 meeting
• City Administrator Updates (Milton Dohoney Jr.)
• City Attorney Updates (Atleen Kaur)

The Council Administration Committee approved its agenda and the September 9, 2025 minutes. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion by Radina, seconded by Briggs)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (motion by Briggs, seconded by Radina)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Briggs, seconded by Eyer)

Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee

The Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee will discuss the FY2026 city planting contract, a long-term plan and priorities, and a budget report. They will also consider minutes from the September 9 meeting and hear a presentation on “The Treeline.” Public comment will be taken.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Presentation on “The Treeline” by Cynthia VanRenterghem and Norman Herbert
• Discussion of FY2026 City Planting Contract with Richard Wieland
• Planting Updates from Jamie Pauline
• Review of Budget Report and Long-Term Plan (attachments: EDFCBudgetReport_Oct2025.pdf and Elizabeth Dean Longer Term Plan and Priorities – October 14, 2025)

The Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It also unanimously approved the prior meeting's minutes. No other motions or decisions were taken during the session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)

Election Commission

The Election Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting and appoint election inspectors for the November 4, 2025 special election.

• Approval of Election Commission minutes from August 18, 2025
• Appointment of Election Inspectors for the November 4, 2025 Special Election

The Ann Arbor Election Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting, both by voice vote. It also approved Resolution 25-1762, appointing election inspectors for the November 4, 2025 special election, by voice vote. The next meeting is set for October 17 at 10:00 a.m.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25-1762 appointing election inspectors for Nov 4, 2025 special election (voice vote)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to temporarily reduce distance requirements between K-12 schools and marijuana facilities, and on an ordinance to amend purchasing procedures. They will also consider resolutions to accept a $10.8 million U.S. Department of Energy grant for a community geothermal installation in the Bryant neighborhood and to approve a $1.82 million design contract. The consent agenda includes various contracts, expenditures, and fee assessments.

• Public hearing on temporary reduction of marijuana facility distance from K-12 schools (ORD-25-29)
• Resolution to accept $10,778,167 DOE grant for Bryant neighborhood geothermal system
• Resolution to approve $1,821,628 professional services agreement with IMEG for geothermal design
• Consent: $476,432 tree-planting contract, $794,356 Tyler Technologies amendment, $157,852 for four Ford Mustang Mach-Es
• Second reading of ordinance to amend Chapter 14 (purchasing procedures)

The council approved the agenda and confirmed Michael Cole's appointment to the Local Development Finance Authority. It also approved, by voice vote, the amended cost‑allocation agreement with the University of Michigan for the High‑Level Trunkline Sewer Capacity Improvements Project. A series of consent‑agenda contracts—including street‑closure, portable‑trailer, tree‑planting, vehicle purchase, and engineering agreements—were all approved unanimously.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• Michael Cole appointed to LDFA (voice vote)
• Cost Allocation Agreement with University of Michigan for sewer project approved as amended (voice vote)
• CA‑1: Street closures for Main Street Parade approved (voice vote)
• CA‑2: $100,000 portable trailer contract for Farmers Market approved (voice vote)
• CA‑3: $476,432 tree‑planting contract approved (voice vote)
• CA‑6: Purchase of four Ford Mustang Mach‑E vehicles ($157,852) approved (voice vote)
• CA‑12: $350,000 amendment to Fishbeck engineering services contract approved (voice vote)

Ann Arbor Public Art Commission

The Ann Arbor Public Art Commission will discuss winter maintenance for public art and review staff updates. The body is also set to recommend that City Council oppose proposed state cuts to arts and culture funding.

• Recommendation to oppose state arts and culture funding cuts
• Discussion on winter maintenance and public art installations
• Approval of September 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period
• Staff report and updates

The Public Art Commission approved the meeting agenda and minutes by voice vote. It also approved a recommendation to transmit an advocacy statement and companion letter opposing state arts and culture funding cuts to the Ann Arbor City Council. Both motions passed unanimously on voice vote. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda and minutes (voice vote)
• Approved transmittal of arts‑funding opposition statement to City Council (voice vote)

Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA)

The Local Development Finance Authority will consider routine agenda items, including approval of the agenda and the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. The board will hear the chair's report, the treasurer's report, and reports from service providers. An update on a board vacancy, specifically the vacant treasurer position, will also be discussed.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from 08-28-2025 meeting
• LDFA chair's report
• LDFA treasurer's report
• Board vacancy update – vacant treasurer position

The board approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes by voice vote. It approved the SPARK August invoice for $484,203.83. The board voted to begin the Private LTE project with a business case and pilot installation. Board vacancies were noted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes from 08-28-2025 meeting (voice vote)
• Approved SPARK August invoice $484,203.83 (voice vote)
• Approved Private LTE pilot installation with Business Case (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Council Policy Agenda Committee

The Council Policy Agenda Committee will receive an update on the state budget and related legislative matters. It will also hear a federal legislative update. No decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• State Budget and Legislative Update
• Federal Legislative Update

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the previous meeting minutes. No substantive policy decisions or actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting

Renters Commission

The Renters Commission will review an update regarding an ordinance to create rent transparency and eliminate mandatory junk fees. The body will also discuss planning for the Green Fair.

• Update on Ordinance to Create Rent Transparency & Eliminate Mandatory Junk Fees
• Green Fair planning and registration

Airport Advisory Committee

The committee will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from its July 16, 2025 meeting. It will review three operational reports covering airport operations, fuel usage, and hangar occupancy for 2025. The chair will present a concrete report and an update on the 2024 economic development study. Public commentary will be offered and the next meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2025
• Review of Airport Operations report through July 2025
• Review of Airport Fuel Usage report through July 2025
• Review of Airport Hangar Occupancy report through August 2025

Housing Commission

The Ann Arbor Housing Commission will consider a resolution to approve amended FY26 Payment Standards for its voucher programs. The agenda also includes approval of August meeting minutes and receipt of the Executive Director's report.

• Resolution to approve amended FY26 Payment Standard for the AAHC Voucher Programs (VI-1)
• Approval of August 20, 2025 board minutes (V-1)
• Executive Director Report for September 17, 2025 (VIII-1)

The Housing Commission approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It also approved a resolution amending the FY26 payment standard for the commission's voucher programs. All three motions passed by voice vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved FY26 voucher payment standard amendment (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33 pm (voice vote)

Park Advisory Commission

The Park Advisory Commission will decide on a three-year service contract with Aquatic Source, LLC for on-call pool mechanical services, not to exceed $75,000 annually with two optional one-year renewals. It will also vote on a resolution recommending City Council authorize a purchase order for a portable trailer rental for the Ann Arbor Farmers Market. Presentations on the Barton Dam update and pool slides are scheduled, along with multiple project status updates.

• Resolution to approve $75,000/year service contract with Aquatic Source, LLC for pool mechanical services (FY26-28 plus two one-year renewals)
• Resolution to recommend purchase order with Williams Scotsman, Inc. for portable trailer rental for farmers market operations
• Presentation: Barton Dam update
• Presentation: Pool slides update
• Communications on council update, park projects, planning, and facility programming

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on rezoning 4.16 acres at 2525 Ann Arbor-Saline Road from Office to Multiple-Family Dwelling District. The consent agenda includes resolutions to amend the sale of city-owned property at 1146 South Maple to Avalon Housing for affordable housing, to participate in national opioid litigation settlements, and to approve a $271,000 contract for media services for the updated on-street snow parking ban. Council will also consider an ordinance to temporarily reduce distance requirements between K-12 schools and marijuana facilities.

• Rezoning of 2525 Ann Arbor-Saline Road from O to R4E (multiple-family) on 4.16 acres (first reading)
• Resolution to amend purchase agreement for 1146 South Maple sale to Avalon Housing for affordable housing (8 votes required)
• Resolution to authorize negotiation for sale and development of 415 West Washington Street and 309 South Ashley Street
• Resolution to approve City participation in settlements of national prescription opioid litigation against manufacturers and Purdue Pharma
• Ordinance to add Chapter 95 temporarily reducing K-12 school distance requirements for marijuana establishments

The City Council authorized the City Administrator to negotiate the sale and development of the properties at 415 West Washington Street and 309 South Ashley Street. It also approved a series of consent‑agenda resolutions covering contracts, grants, and settlements, and confirmed several appointed officials. All items were adopted by voice vote or unanimous consent.

• Approved resolution CA‑16 to authorize negotiation of sale/development of 415 West Washington St and 309 South Ashley St (consent agenda)
• Approved CA‑11 grant agreement for $249,843 AmeriCorps program and appropriated $647,662 (8‑vote requirement, voice vote)
• Approved CA‑12 settlement participation in national opioid litigation (voice vote)
• Approved CA‑6 $218,894 construction contract for Water Treatment Plant roof replacement (8‑vote requirement, voice vote)
• Approved CA‑3 certification of seven streets for Act 51 funding (voice vote)
• Approved CA‑4 $46,068 sole‑source agreement for repairs at Water Resource Recovery Facility (voice vote)
• Approved CA‑5 $84,083 purchase of portable diesel generator for Water Resource Recovery Facility (voice vote)
• Confirmed appointments: Steven Fisher (Downtown Development Authority), Will Brinkerhoff and Marcus Flores (Public Market Advisory Commission), Jenna Carter and John Jourden (Public Art Commission), Mark Foster (Employees Retirement System Board) (voice vote)

Council Administration Committee

This meeting of the Council Administration Committee includes approval of minutes from August 12, 2025, and updates from the City Administrator and City Attorney. The main action item is a resolution to revise the 2025 Council Calendar. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2025
• Resolution to Revise 2025 Council Calendar
• City Administrator and City Attorney updates (informational)

The committee approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 12, 2025 session. A resolution to revise the 2025 Council calendar to the September 15, 2025 agenda was also approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (motion by Councilmember Briggs, seconded by Radina)
• Minutes approved (motion by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Radina)
• Resolution to revise 2025 Council calendar to September 15, 2025 approved
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Councilmember Eyer, seconded by Watson)

Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee

The Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee will meet to approve minutes from August 12, 2025, and review the September 2025 budget report, the longer-term plan and priorities, and staff updates on transit corridors, parks, and housing.

• Approval of August 12, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of September 2025 budget report
• Review of longer-term plan and priorities
• Parks updates for Baxter and Pilgrim Parks
• Avalon Housing walkthrough presentation

The committee rescinded a $11,629 approval for planting 20 trees at Barton‑Bandemer and approved a $12,000 transfer to use the Parks contractor for the same site. It also approved weekly watering of the Buhr Park Mini‑Forest through the end of October using the allocated $1,000. The November meeting was moved from November 11 to November 18, 2025.

• Rescinded $11,629 tree‑planting approval at Barton‑Bandemer and approved $12,000 transfer to Parks contractor (unanimous)
• Approved weekly watering of Buhr Park Mini‑Forest through end of October, using up to $1,000 (unanimous)
• Rescheduled November 11, 2025 meeting to November 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with changes (unanimous)
• Approved minutes with changes (unanimous)

Council Liquor License Review Committee

The Council Liquor License Review Committee will consider two resolutions to recommend issuing Downtown Development District liquor licenses to 310 E. Huron, LLC and 200 S. Ashley, LLC. The committee will also approve minutes from its May 16, 2025 meeting.

• Resolution to recommend approval of a DDA liquor license for 310 E. Huron, LLC
• Resolution to recommend approval of a DDA liquor license for 200 S. Ashley, LLC
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 16, 2025

The Liquor License Review Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the May 16, 2025 meeting. It then voted to recommend approval of a Downtown Development District liquor license for 310 E. Huron, LLC and another for 200 S. Ashley, LLC, directing both recommendations to the City Council by September 15, 2025. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved May 16, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Downtown Development District liquor license for 310 E. Huron, LLC (voice vote)
• Recommended approval of Downtown Development District liquor license for 200 S. Ashley, LLC (voice vote)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority board will review several resolutions, including a cost‑sharing agreement with the city for a North Main Street transportation study and a similar agreement for throne semi‑portable bathroom units. It will also vote on an amendment to the existing parking agreement and on a resolution to move the DDA Development and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plans to the City Council for consideration. Additional items include support for modifications to the DDA Capital Improvement Plan and adjustments to the executive director’s cost‑of‑living study.

• Resolution to approve a cost‑sharing agreement with the City of Ann Arbor for the North Main Street Transportation Study
• Resolution to approve a cost‑share agreement with the City of Ann Arbor for throne semi‑portable bathroom units
• Resolution to approve Amendment No. 3 to the parking agreement between the City and the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority
• Resolution to put forward the DDA Development and TIF Plans to City Council for consideration
• Resolution to support modifications to the DDA Capital Improvement Plan

The Downtown Development Authority board approved several resolutions by voice vote, including a cost‑sharing agreement with the City of Ann Arbor for the North Main Street transportation study. The board also approved modifications to the DDA Capital Improvement Plan, forwarded the DDA Development and TIF Plans to City Council, and approved agreements for portable bathroom units, a parking agreement amendment, and executive‑director compensation adjustments. All actions were taken after motions and seconds were made and approved unanimously by voice vote.

• Approved resolution to support modifications to DDA Capital Improvement Plan (voice vote)
• Approved cost‑sharing agreement with the City of Ann Arbor for the North Main Street transportation study (voice vote)
• Approved resolution to forward DDA Development and TIF Plans to City Council for consideration (voice vote)
• Approved cost‑share agreement for throne semi‑portable bathroom units (voice vote)
• Approved amendment No. 3 to the parking agreement between the City and DDA (voice vote)
• Approved executive director cost‑of‑living and compensation study recommended adjustments (voice vote)

Ann Arbor Public Art Commission

The Ann Arbor Public Art Commission will discuss a Request for Qualifications for public art at the Dunbar Tower and review a draft General Services Agreement for TreeTown Murals. No business items are scheduled for a vote.

• Discussion of Dunbar Tower public art RFQ (AAHC-25-121)
• Review of TreeTown Murals General Services Agreement - DRAFT
• Approval of August 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comment period scheduled
• Information on collaboration with City Art Initiatives

The Public Art Commission approved its agenda and the August 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It voted to recommend that city staff execute the General Services Agreement for the “Murals That Bridge” project at the Watco Bridge underpass. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote. No other business items were scheduled.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved August 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Recommended execution of TreeTown Murals General Services Agreement (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

City Council

The Ann Arbor City Council will consider several resolutions, including a $1,000,000 appropriation of Low‑Water‑Use Construction Fund and matching city funds for improvements to the Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena. Other items include a $709,510 construction contract for the Waste Water Treatment Plant roof, a $200,000 grant for the Senior Center, a $145,487.28 purchase order with Microsoft, and multiple street‑closure approvals for upcoming community events. The council will also receive updates from the Independent Community Police Oversight Commission and the Downtown Development Authority.

• Resolution CA-6: Appropriate $1,000,000 LWCF grant and city matching funds for Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena improvements.
• Resolution CA-8: Approve a $709,510 construction contract with RAM Construction Services for Waste Water Treatment Plant roof repairs and appropriate $57,000 from the County Mental Health Millage Fund.
• Resolution CA-5: Accept and appropriate a $200,000 grant from Washtenaw County Older Persons Millage for the Ann Arbor Senior Center.
• Resolution CA-9: Approve a $145,487.28 purchase order with Microsoft Corporation via Dell Marketing L.P.
• Resolutions CA-1 to CA-4: Approve street closures for Ann Arbor SPARK Tech Trek, University of Michigan Credit Union Touchdown Tailgate, Ann Arbor Marathon, and KindleFest 2025.

The council unanimously approved several consent‑agenda items, including multiple street closures for upcoming events and the acceptance of grant funds. It approved a $1 million LWCF grant and matching city funds for improvements to the Buhr Park outdoor ice arena. The council also confirmed the appointment of Toya Pace to the Renters Commission and approved contracts for roof repairs, software, and a Microsoft purchase order.

• Approved Toya Pace appointment to Renters Commission (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $1,000,000 LWCF grant and matching funds for Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena improvements (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $709,510 construction contract with RAM Construction Services for roof repairs and $57,000 from County Mental Health Millage Fund (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $145,487.28 purchase order with Microsoft Corporation (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $114,644.22 best‑source contract with ClearGov Inc. for digital budget book software (unanimous voice vote)
• Accepted $200,000 Washtenaw County Older Persons Millage grant (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved multiple street closures for events in Oct 2025 and Dec 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved purchase of park land on Fuller Road at Furstenberg Nature Area ($108,500) (unanimous voice vote)

Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA)

The Local Development Finance Authority will meet to approve minutes from June, receive the treasurer's report on the Smartzone financial status, and review fourth-quarter reports from service providers SPARK and LDFA administration. Board members will also discuss vacancies on the Ypsilanti seat and the Ann Arbor treasurer position.

• Approval of June 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• LDFA Treasurer's Report including Smartzone Financial Report as of June 30, 2025
• SPARK FY25 4th Quarter Report
• LDFA FY25 4th Quarter Administrative Report
• Updates on Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor board seat vacancies

The LDFA board approved the meeting agenda and the minutes as amended by voice vote. A motion to move Michael Cole's application forward for Mayoral appointment was made and seconded. The board determined that Chair Stephen Rapundalo will cover the vacant Treasurer position until a new Treasurer is appointed.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• Minutes approved as amended (board vote)
• Chair Rapundalo to cover vacant Treasurer position until appointment

Council Policy Agenda Committee

The Council Policy Agenda Committee will meet to discuss a legislative update and approve minutes from its July 28, 2025 meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific proposals or votes listed.

• Approval of minutes from July 28, 2025
• Legislative update (no details provided)

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. No other business was taken up. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Renters Commission

The Renters Commission will hear a presentation from Planning Services on matters affecting renters, schedule standing committees, and receive a communication regarding South Grove Apartments. They will also approve minutes from the July 17 meeting and hear public comment.

• Presentation from Planning Services (item 7-A)
• Standing Committee Meeting Scheduling (item 7-B)
• Plan for Next Meeting (item 7-C)
• Communication regarding South Grove Apartments (item 10-A, redacted)
• Approval of minutes from July 17, 2025 (item 4-A)

The commission did not achieve a quorum, so the approval of the July 17, 2025 Renters Commission minutes was postponed to a future meeting. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Postponed approval of July 17, 2025 minutes (no quorum)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss updates to the DDA Development Plan, the DDA Capital Improvement Program, the Fourth Avenue design, and the North Main cost share. These items are presented as updates with supporting documents. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• 25-1497 DDA Development Plan Update
• 25-1500 DDA Capital Improvement Program (CIP) update
• 25-1498 Fourth Avenue Design Update
• 25-1499 North Main Cost Share Update

The Downtown Development Authority received and filed a Development Plan update and a Capital Improvement Program for FY2026‑FY2027. Updates on the 4th Avenue Design project and the 721 N. Main cost‑share agreement were presented and referred back to the Authority for further action. The meeting concluded with public comment and adjournment.

Transportation Commission

The August 20, 2025 meeting of the Transportation Commission was cancelled due to scheduling conflicts. No business was conducted or discussed.

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will vote to approve minutes from July 22, 2025, and then enter a closed session under new business. Commissioners will also receive an executive director report that includes a response to a federal housing waiver notice. Public comment periods are scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.

• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2025
• Closed session (Item VI-1, for legal or personnel discussion)
• Executive Director Report including MI064-Notice PIH 2025-19-Waiver Response Letter

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the July 22, 2025 board minutes, forwarding the minutes to the City Council. It entered a closed session to discuss a property acquisition, then ended the closed session and resumed the open meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved July 22, 2025 board minutes and forwarded to City Council (voice vote)
• Entered closed session to discuss property acquisition (voice vote)
• Ended closed session and returned to open session (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 p.m. (voice vote)

Park Advisory Commission

The Park Advisory Commission will discuss funding for the Ann Arbor Senior Center and receive updates on park facilities and programming. The body will also hear presentations regarding tennis and pickleball.

• Resolution 25-1483 to recommend accepting and appropriating $200,000 from the Washtenaw County Older Persons Millage for the Ann Arbor Senior Center
• Presentation by BlueSky Tennis
• Pickleball Survey Update
• Parks Project Status Update
• Parks Facility and Programming Update

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. It then adopted a resolution recommending acceptance of $200,000 from the Washtenaw County Older Persons Millage and appropriating those funds. The resolution passed unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to recommend accepting $200,000 county fund (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed fees for Fire Department planning reviews. The consent agenda includes purchasing park land on Fuller Road for $108,500, accepting a $500,000 LWCF grant and appropriating $1,000,000 for Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena improvements, and approving multiple engineering contracts totaling over $2.6 million. A late-added resolution for Community Events Fund disbursements from the FY 2026 budget is also proposed.

• Public hearing on new Fire Department planning review fee schedule (PH-1 / DS-1)
• Resolution to purchase park land on Fuller Road at Furstenberg Nature Area ($108,500) (CA-5)
• Accept $500,000 LWCF grant and appropriate $1,000,000 for Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena improvements (CA-6)
• Approval of professional services agreements with Fishbeck ($800,000), Wade Trim ($800,000), OHM ($650,000), and Mannik & Smith ($350,000) for civil engineering (CA-8)
• Amendment No. 2 to Stantec water treatment engineering contract ($950,000 increase, total $1,800,000) (CA-10)

The council approved a $500,000 LWCF grant and a $1,000,000 appropriation for Buhr Park outdoor ice arena improvements, and a $950,000 increase to the Stantec water‑treatment engineering contract, bringing it to $1.8 million. It also adopted professional‑services agreements totaling $2.6 million, confirmed historic district commission appointments, and approved several street‑closure resolutions for upcoming events. The purchase of park land on Fuller Road was postponed to a later meeting.

• Approved $500,000 LWCF grant and $1,000,000 for Buhr Park ice arena improvements (CA-6)
• Approved $950,000 increase to Stantec water‑treatment contract, total $1.8 million (CA-10)
• Approved professional‑services agreements with Fishbeck, Wade Trim, Orchard Hiltz & McCliment, and Mannik & Smith totaling $2.6 million (CA-8)
• Approved street‑closure resolution for University of Michigan football games 2025 season (CA-1)
• Approved street‑closure resolution for Pure Barre pop‑up class September 20, 2025 (CA-3)
• Approved street‑closure resolution for Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot November 27, 2025 (CA-4)
• Approved amended 2025 Council Committee appointments (DC-1)
• Postponed purchase of park land on Fuller Road and $108,500 appropriation (CA-5 postponed)

Election Commission

The Election Commission is meeting to coordinate preparations for the November 4, 2025 special election. The body will consider resolutions regarding precinct consolidation and the timing of absentee ballot tabulation.

• Resolution to temporarily consolidate precincts and establish absent voter count and receiving boards
• Resolution to authorize the City Clerk to establish up to 8 days of early tabulation of absentee ballots

The Election Commission approved its agenda and the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. It also approved a resolution to temporarily consolidate precincts and create absent voter count and receiving boards for the November 4, 2025 special election. Additionally, the Commission approved a resolution authorizing the City Clerk to begin up to eight days of early absentee‑ballot tabulation. All actions were adopted by voice vote.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• July 15, 2025 minutes approved (voice vote)
• Resolution to temporarily consolidate precincts for Nov 4, 2025 special election approved (voice vote)
• Resolution to allow up to 8 days of early absentee‑ballot tabulation approved (voice vote)

Community Events Funds Committee

The Community Events Funds Committee will consider approval of minutes from August 2024 and discuss funding allocations for the FY26 Community Events Funding program. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 8, 2024
• Discussion of FY26 Community Events Funding

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 8, 2024 meeting. It also approved a motion to move the FY26 Community Events Fund disbursement resolution onto the August 18, 2025 City Council agenda. No other business was taken.

• Approved agenda
• Approved minutes from Aug. 8, 2024
• Approved motion to place FY26 Community Events Fund resolution on council agenda

Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee

The Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee will consider staff reports and the August 2025 budget for the fund. It will discuss the Avalon Housing Project presented by Richard Wieland and staff. Updates on park replacements, the Treeline Project, a mini‑forest watering effort, and library plantings will also be reviewed. An invoice for the Elm Treatment project will be examined.

• Avalon Housing Project presentation by Richard Wieland and Avalon Housing staff
• EDFC August 2025 Budget Report – financial overview by Richard Wieland
• Elm Treatment Update – review of Davey invoice for the 2025 Elm Project
• Parks updates – Baxter and Pilgrim Parks replacements, Treeline Project, Buhr Park mini‑forest watering
• Library Plantings update presented by Richard Wieland

The Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee approved a maximum of $12,500 for planting and watering trees on city rights‑of‑way near Avalon Housing properties. It also approved $5,000 for replacing and watering trees at Baxter and Pilgrim Parks, and $1,000 for watering the Buhr Park Mini‑Forest. The committee noted that FY2025 expenditures were $18,823 of a $70,000 budget.

• Approved up to $12,500 for Avalon Housing tree planting (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 for Baxter and Pilgrim Parks tree replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 for Buhr Park Mini‑Forest watering (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved agenda with added items (unanimous)
• Approved July 8 minutes (5‑0 with one abstention)
• Staff volunteered for Mayor's Green Fair (no vote required)
• Discussed Elm treatment update (informational, no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council Administration Committee

The Council Administration Committee will meet on August 12, 2025, primarily to approve minutes from the July 8 meeting and discuss one new business item: a Council Newsletter. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no rezonings, contracts, or financial items listed.

• Discussion of a Council Newsletter under new business

The committee approved its meeting agenda. It approved the July 8, 2025 committee minutes. The meeting was then adjourned. No other actions were taken.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved July 8, 2025 committee minutes
• Adjourned meeting

City Council

The Ann Arbor City Council will vote on adopting the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Use Policy for the city. It will also direct the Planning Commission to review the marijuana facilities provisions of the Uniform Development Code. In addition, the council will approve several contract amendments and professional services agreements, including demolition change orders, equipment purchases, and decarbonization projects, with total dollar amounts ranging from $82,500 to $709,500.

• Adopt City of Ann Arbor Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Use Policy (Resolution DC-2)
• Approve change orders #1 and #2 to demolition contract with 21st Century Salvage Inc. ($146,052.80 increase; $1,569,803.80 total)
• Approve purchase of a John Deere Wheel Loader from AIS Construction Equipment Corp. for $278,241.62
• Approve professional services agreements for Bryant Neighborhood Decarbonization (e.g., Enerdynamic, LLC – $577,500; Michigan Solar Solutions, LLC – $709,500)
• Increase purchasing authority with Henry Ford Health to $40,000 per year (an additional $10,000)

The council adopted the City of Ann Arbor Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Use Policy, adding a reporting clause and approving it by voice vote. It also approved a third amendment to the professional services agreement with Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, PLC for $100,000 of legal services related to the Arbor South Project, with an 8‑2 vote. Additional items approved on the consent agenda included several procurement contracts and a subgrant to ICLEI for sustainability work.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved third amendment to legal services agreement ($100,000) (8‑2)
• Approved UAS Use Policy (adopted as amended, voice vote)
• Approved change orders #1 and #2 to demolition contract ($146,052.80 increase, voice vote)
• Approved purchase of John Deere Wheel Loader ($278,241.62, voice vote)
• Approved subgrant agreement with ICLEI for $250,000 (voice vote)
• Approved increase of purchasing authority with Henry Ford Health by $10,000 per year (voice vote)
• Approved resolution directing Planning Commission to review marijuana facilities provisions (amended, voice vote)

Ann Arbor Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission approved the meeting agenda and the meeting minutes by voice vote. Commissioners voted to extend the Golden Paintbrush Awards deadline to October 1, 2025. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• Minutes approved (voice vote)
• Golden Paintbrush Awards deadline extended to Oct. 1, 2025 (voice vote)

Cable Communications Commission

The Cable Communications Commission approved its meeting agenda and the February 5, 2025 minutes. No other business was conducted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion by D. Pittman, seconded by T. Ramirez)
• Approved Feb. 5, 2025 minutes (motion by D. Pittman, seconded by Chair B. Gabowitz)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by D. Pittman, seconded by Chair B. Gabowitz)

Council Policy Agenda Committee

The Council Policy Agenda Committee will approve minutes from June 23, receive a legislative update, and then hold a closed session under state law to discuss labor negotiation strategy, purchase or lease of real property, and pending litigation. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2025
• Legislative update (no details provided)
• Closed session for labor negotiations, real property, litigation, and attorney-client privileged communications

The committee approved its agenda and the prior meeting's minutes. It also approved a closed‑session under the Michigan Open Meetings Act. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved closed session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council holds a work session to receive updates on three items: the Guaranteed Income Program, the Treeline Trail, and proposals for Kline's Lot and 415 W. Washington. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Guaranteed Income Program update (City Administrator)
• Treeline Trail update (City Administrator)
• Kline's Lot and 415 W. Washington proposals (City Administrator)

The council held a work session and received updates on the Guaranteed Income Program, the Treeline Trail, and development proposals for Kline's Lot and 415 W. Washington. No motions or votes were taken on any agenda items. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA)

The Local Development Finance Authority will review the SPARK FY25 4th Quarter Report and the FY25 4th Quarter Admin Report. The body will also discuss vacancies for the Treasurer position and the Ypsilanti board seat.

• SPARK FY25 4th Quarter Report
• LDFA FY25 4th Quarter Admin Report
• Ypsilanti Board Seat Vacancy Update
• Ann Arbor Board Seat Vacancy-Treasurer Position

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will approve the minutes from its May 21 meeting and consider a resolution to amend the Housing Voucher Administrative Plan regarding local preference. The agenda also includes the executive director's report and attachments.

• Approval of May 21, 2025 Board Minutes
• Resolution to approve amendment to Housing Voucher Administrative Plan Chapter 4
• Executive Director Report for July 22, 2025
• Attachments include financial statements and HUD budget documents

The commission approved an amendment to the Housing Voucher Administrative Plan's local preference section. It also approved the FY 26 salary for the Executive Director. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were each approved by voice vote.

• Approved agenda with changes (voice vote)
• Approved May 21, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved amendment to Housing Voucher Administrative Plan Chapter 4, Section 4-III.C (voice vote)
• Approved FY 26 salary for the Housing Commission Executive Director (voice vote)

City Council

The Ann Arbor City Council will consider a series of resolutions and contracts, including major infrastructure and public‑event street closures. Key items include a $3,919,401.97 construction contract for water‑treatment plant lime‑residual removal, a $1,165,002.62 change order for sidewalk and ramp repairs, and a two‑year hauling services agreement not to exceed $350,000 annually. The council will also vote on street closures for the Ann Arbor Pride festival, approve development agreements for Braun Court and Jefferson Townhomes, and consider amendments to legal services and public‑notice ordinances.

• Resolution to approve a $3,919,401.97 construction contract with American Process Group LLC for WTP Lime Residual Removal (dredging and hauling)
• Resolution to approve Change Order No. 1 with Doan Construction Company ($427,339.60 increase; $1,165,002.62 total) for the 2025 Annual Sidewalk and Ramp Repair Project
• Resolution to approve a two‑year General Services Contract with Farmer Underwood Trucking, Ltd (up to $350,000 annually) for aggregate materials and hauling services
• Resolution to approve a purchase order for rental of street sweepers from MacQueen Equipment Co. (NTE $184,750)
• Resolution to close Main Street from William to Huron and Liberty Street from Main to State on Aug 2, 2025 for Ann Arbor Pride 2025

The Ann Arbor City Council approved a series of appointments, development agreements, and contract awards, including a $3,919,401.97 construction contract for a water‑treatment plant lime‑residual removal project. The council also adopted multiple street‑closure resolutions for upcoming events and approved an ordinance amendment to the Unified Development Code public‑notice sections. All actions were taken by voice vote or recorded recommendation.

• Approved appointments to Economic Development Corp Board (Robin Hall, Brian Chambers) and Transportation Commission (Lauren Dunlap) – voice vote
• Approved Braun Court Development Agreement, 313‑327 Braun Court – 8 Yes, 0 No
• Approved Jefferson Townhomes Development Agreement, 318 East Jefferson Street – recommendation approval
• Approved construction contract with American Process Group LLC for WTP Lime Residual Removal – $3,919,401.97
• Approved $31,311.49 increase to Professional Services Agreement for 2024‑2025 Bridge Inspection Program
• Approved Change Order No. 1 with Doan Construction for sidewalk/ ramp repair project – $427,339.60 increase
• Approved ordinance amendment to Unified Development Code public‑notice sections (ORD‑25‑24) – 7 Yes, 0 No
• Approved multiple street‑closure resolutions for Ann Arbor Pride, Pure Barre pop‑up, UMich move‑in, Festifall, GoBlueMix, Autumnal Green Fair

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will meet virtually to review airport operations, fuel usage, and hangar occupancy data through May and June 2025. The body will also receive reports from the Discovery Area and representatives from Pittsfield and Lodi Townships.

• Review of Airport Operations through May 2025
• Review of Airport Fuel Usage through May 2025
• Review of Airport Hangar Occupancy through June 2025
• Pittsfield & Lodi Township Reports
• Discovery Area Report

The committee approved the meeting agenda as presented. It also approved the prior meeting minutes as presented. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 5:59 PM.

• Agenda approved as presented
• Minutes approved as presented

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will discuss crosswalk design guidelines and receive staff updates on transportation projects and a crash review team report. No business items are scheduled for a vote.

• Discussion of Crosswalk Design Guidelines
• Crash Review Team Report for July 2025
• Transportation Project Updates - July 2025
• Approval of June 2025 meeting minutes

The Transportation Commission approved its meeting agenda and the June 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. No business items were scheduled, and while commissioners discussed crosswalk design and traffic signals, no formal actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Election Commission

The Election Commission will hold a special meeting to appoint election inspectors and conduct a public logic and accuracy test of voting equipment for the August 5, 2025 special election. They will also consider approving minutes from the March 28, 2025 meeting.

• Appointment of Election Inspectors for the August 5, 2025 Special Election
• Public Logic and Accuracy Test of the Voting Equipment
• Approval of Election Commission Meeting Minutes of March 28, 2025

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the March 28, 2025 minutes. It approved the list of election inspectors for the August 5, 2025 special election. A public demonstration of voting‑equipment logic and accuracy testing was conducted. An update on a possible November 2025 special election was provided.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved March 28, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved appointments of election inspectors for the August 5, 2025 special election (voice vote)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider approving May 2025 disbursements and hear an investment presentation from Bank of Ann Arbor. The annual meeting portion includes reappointing the Executive Committee and electing board officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer) for FY26.

• Resolution to approve DDA disbursements for May 2025 (expense listing attached)
• Bank of Ann Arbor investment presentation
• Resolution to reappoint the DDA Executive Committee
• Nomination and election of board officers (Treasurer, Vice Chair, Chair) for FY26

The Downtown Development Authority approved its agenda and consent agenda, including a resolution to approve May 2025 disbursements. The Board cancelled the July 16 work session and set future sessions in the Basement Conference Room. Members elected new officers for FY26: Bartelme as Chair, Michelon as Vice Chair, and Berry as Treasurer. The Board also approved a resolution to reappoint the DDA Executive Committee.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda, including May 2025 disbursement resolution (voice vote)
• Cancelled July 16, 2025 work session; future sessions to be held in Basement Conference Room (voice vote)
• Elected Bartelme as Chair (voice vote)
• Elected Michelon as Vice Chair (voice vote)
• Elected Berry as Treasurer (voice vote)
• Approved resolution to reappoint DDA Executive Committee (voice vote)

Council Administration Committee

The Council Administration Committee will consider approval of prior meeting minutes and hear presentations on proposed changes to procurement thresholds and a citywide unmanned aircraft system (drone) policy. City Administrator and City Attorney updates are also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from May 13, 2025
• Discussion of procurement thresholds led by CFO Marti Praschan
• Presentation of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Citywide Draft Policy by Deputy City Administrator Mariah Walton
• City Administrator updates from Milton Dohoney Jr.
• City Attorney updates from Atleen Kaur

The Administration Committee approved its meeting agenda and the May 13 minutes. It voted to bring a draft Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) city policy to the full City Council for approval, with Mayor Taylor designated to introduce the resolution. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to bring UAS policy resolution to City Council (by Mayor Taylor)
• Adjourned meeting

Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee

The committee will discuss budget reports for FY2025 and FY2026. Members will review updates on various city planting projects and the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

• FY2025 and FY2026 Budget Reports
• Bicentennial Park and LSNC Phase 2 updates
• Arrowwood/Food Forest project
• Comprehensive Land Use Plan update
• City Parks Equity discussion

The Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee approved the meeting agenda with changes by unanimous vote. It then approved the meeting minutes unanimously. Finally, the committee unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved agenda with changes (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Budget and Labor Committee

The Budget and Labor Committee will consider approving April 9 minutes and hear public comment before entering a closed session to discuss strategy connected with collective bargaining agreement negotiations. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining agreement negotiations

The Budget and Labor Committee approved its agenda and the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. A closed strategy session on collective bargaining negotiations was approved, then the committee voted to return to open session. Members set a regular meeting cadence and adjourned the session, all by voice vote.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Approved closed strategy session on collective bargaining (voice vote)
• Approved reopening to open session (voice vote)
• Approved setting regular meeting cadence (voice vote)
• Approved adjournment (voice vote)

City Council

City Council will discuss the timing of bond issuance for the Arbor South Project. The body is also reviewing several development agreements, professional service contracts, and grant allocations for resilience hubs.

• Bond issuance timing for the Arbor South Project
• North Main Street Transportation Study professional service agreement ($599,871.00)
• Development agreements for 625 Church and 303 Detroit Street
• Resilience hub grant agreements for Peace Neighborhood Center ($250,000.00) and Green Baxter Court Community Center ($180,000.00)
• Purchase of servers from Dell Marketing L.P. ($244,292.40)

The Ann Arbor City Council voted 6‑5 to adopt the Sustainability Commission bylaws as amended, adding a three‑minute public comment limit. The council also approved a series of consent‑agenda items, including development agreements, easements, grant agreements and a server purchase, all by voice vote. Additionally, the mayor’s appointment of Thressa Nichols to the Economic Development Corporation Board was confirmed.

• Approved amended Bylaws of the Sustainability Commission (6‑5 vote)
• Approved 625 Church Development Agreement (7‑0 voice vote)
• Approved 303 Detroit Street Development Agreement (6‑0 voice vote)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement for North Main Street Transportation Study ($599,871) (voice vote)
• Approved purchase of Dell servers ($244,292.40) (voice vote)
• Approved Marijuana Excise Tax Rebate Fund Grant Agreement (voice vote)
• Approved $180,000 grant to Ann Arbor Housing Development Corp (voice vote)
• Confirmed appointment of Thressa Nichols to Economic Development Corporation Board (voice vote)

Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA)

The Ann Arbor Local Development Finance Authority will vote on a budget amendment request from SPARK, a SPARK FY 2026 contract, and a FY 2026/27 administrative services agreement with the City. The board will also approve meeting minutes and its public meeting calendar for the next fiscal year.

• SPARK Budget Amendment Request (25-1256)
• SPARK FY 2026 Contract (25-1042)
• FY 26/27 City/LDFA Contract (25-1242)
• Approval of LDFA Public Meeting Calendar (25-1241)
• Approval of April 24, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It then approved the SPARK Budget Amendment Request, the FY 2026 SPARK contract, and the FY 26/27 City/LDFA contract. The LDFA public‑meeting calendar was also approved. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• Minutes of 04‑24‑2025 meeting approved (voice vote)
• SPARK Budget Amendment Request approved (voice vote)
• SPARK FY 2026 Contract approved (voice vote)
• FY 26/27 City/LDFA Contract approved (voice vote)
• LDFA Public Meeting Calendar approved (voice vote)
• Meeting adjourned (voice vote)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting for a rescheduled work session. The primary focus of the meeting is to discuss the DDA Development Plan Update.

• Discussion of DDA Development Plan Update (item 25-1237)

The board received an update on the DDA Development Plan, covering boundaries, TIF estimates, the DDARCC, and the Downtown Service Team. Public comment was offered by a resident. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee

The committee is reviewing proposals for elm tree treatments and a three-year plan for fund priorities. The meeting includes reports on project budgets and updates on various city planting initiatives.

• Review of elm treatment proposals from Safari Tree, Davey, and Guardian
• Review of the Elizabeth Dean Fund Longer Term Plan and Priorities
• Discussion of the Leslie Food Forest 2021 Proposal
• Review of FY2025 Projects and Budget Breakdown
• Update on Bicentennial Park and LSNC Phase 2

The Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee approved the agenda and minutes unanimously. It approved planting and watering 20 trees at the Barton‑Bandemer pedestrian tunnel for up to $11,629, and approved $3,500 for six trees in South Maple Park for FY2026. The committee also approved up to $4,000 for treatment of three elm trees, including one at 1410 Wells in Burns Park. No public comments were received and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda with changes (unanimous)
• Approved minutes with changes (unanimous)
• Approved planting and watering of 20 trees at Barton‑Bandemer tunnel, not to exceed $11,629 (unanimous)
• Approved planting and watering of 6 trees in South Maple Park for FY2026, $3,500 (unanimous)
• Approved elm treatment for three trees, not to exceed $4,000 (unanimous)
• Postponed library planting discussion to next meeting
• Postponed Treeline discussion to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council Policy Agenda Committee

The Council Policy Agenda Committee will receive state and federal legislative updates, discuss Michigan Senate Bill 319, and hear a CDS project update. The committee will also go into closed session under the Michigan Open Meetings Act for labor negotiations, real property, pending litigation, and attorney-client privileged communications.

• State Legislative Update
• Federal Legislative Update
• CDS Project Update
• Discussion on SB 319
• Closed session for labor negotiations, real property, pending litigation

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the previous meeting minutes. No other actions or decisions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion by Watson, seconded by Harrison)
• Approved minutes (motion by Harrison, seconded by Watson)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Harrison, seconded by Watson)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider adopting its Fiscal Year 2026 budget and approving a grant to fund the Go!Pass and getDowntown programs. The board will also vote on a grant to Avalon Housing for parking lot repairs at 201 W. William Street and is set to approve the selection of Pullman SST Inc. for FY2026 parking structure repairs under the consent agenda.

• Resolution to adopt the FY2026 DDA budget
• Resolution to provide a grant for Go!Pass and getDowntown programs for FY26
• Resolution approving a grant to Avalon Housing for parking lot repairs at 201 W. William Street
• Resolution to approve selection of Pullman SST Inc. as contractor for FY2026 parking structure repairs

The Downtown Development Authority board approved its fiscal year 2026 budget. It also approved several resolutions, including a grant for the GO!PASS and GETDOWNTOWN program, a grant to Avalon Housing for parking‑lot repairs, selection of Pullman SST Inc. as contractor for FY2026 parking‑structure repairs, and April 2025 disbursements. All items were adopted by voice vote.

• Approved FY2026 DDA budget (voice vote)
• Approved grant to fund GO!PASS and GETDOWNTOWN program for FY26 (voice vote)
• Approved grant to Avalon Housing for parking‑lot repairs at 201 W. William Street (voice vote)
• Approved selection of Pullman SST Inc. as contractor for FY2026 parking‑structure repairs (voice vote)
• Approved DDA disbursements for April 2025 (voice vote)
• Approved agenda items (voice vote)
• Approved consent agenda items (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Transportation Commission

The commission will receive project updates on Packard Street and North University Avenue from WadeTrim. Staff will also provide general transportation project updates and a May 2025 offense and pedestrian report.

• Packard Street Project updates
• North University Avenue Project updates
• May 2025 Monthly Offense and Pedestrian Report
• Public comment regarding improvements at Lincoln Ave and Wells St

The Transportation Commission approved the meeting agenda and the May 2025 commission minutes by unanimous voice vote. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of public comments and project updates without votes.

• Approved agenda and May 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Park Advisory Commission

The Park Advisory Commission will vote on two resolutions concerning Hansen Nature Area: one to discharge prohibited restrictions on the property and another to initiate a renaming process. The commission will also receive a presentation on a pop-up dog park at Veterans Park and hear updates on projects, facilities, and programming.

• Resolution to recommend discharging prohibited restrictions for Hansen Nature Area
• Resolution to initiate a renaming process for Hansen Nature Area
• Presentation on Pop-up Dog Park at Veterans Park Update
• Approval of May 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Parks Project Status Update (Parks Millage)

The Park Advisory Commission voted unanimously to adopt a resolution recommending the discharge of prohibited restrictions for the Hansen Nature Area. It also approved a resolution to begin a renaming process for the Hansen Nature Area. Both motions passed with all commissioners in favor.

• Approved resolution to recommend discharging prohibited restrictions for Hansen Nature Area (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to initiate renaming process for Hansen Nature Area (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 20, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

Council will hold a public hearing and second reading of the Green Rental Housing ordinance, which would add new energy-efficiency and sustainability requirements for rental properties. The consent agenda includes a budget amendment, a development agreement at 630 South Ashley Street, and several large contracts. A $304,500 matching fund for Clinton Park improvements and a $4.3 million sewer lining project extension are also up for approval.

• Green Rental Housing ordinance (ORD-25-22) – public hearing and second reading
• Budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025 (8 votes required)
• Development agreement at 630 South Ashley St
• $304,500 in matching funds for Clinton Park improvements (MDNR grant)
• $4,287,875 contract extension for the 2024 Sewer Lining Project

The Ann Arbor City Council voted 8‑3 to renew and amend the Professional Services Agreement with PFM Group Consulting LLC, adding $100,000 to the contract (total not‑to‑exceed $175,000). The council also approved an amendment to the FY 2025 city budget and adopted several grant and development agreements, including a $30,852 Fair Food Network grant and a $541,000 semi‑portable bathroom contract. All items were adopted as presented on the consent agenda or by voice vote.

• Approved renewal and amendment of PFM Group Consulting contract ($100,000 increase, total $175,000) – vote 8‑3
• Approved amendment to the Ann Arbor City Budget for FY 2025 (8 votes required)
• Approved Fair Food Network grant for Ann Arbor Farmers Market – $30,852 (8 votes required)
• Approved General Services Agreement with Throne Labs for semi‑portable bathrooms – up to $541,000 first year, $121,000 from General Fund (8 votes required)
• Approved 630 South Ashley St Development Agreement – 7‑0 vote
• Committed $304,500 in local matching funds for Clinton Park improvements if grant awarded
• Approved construction contract extension for 2023 Sewer Lining Project with SAK Construction – $4,287,875.12
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Tetra Tech for landfill monitoring – $525,864 total

Ann Arbor Public Art Commission

The Ann Arbor Public Art Commission will consider approving its 2025-26 plan and goals, and vote on a resolution supporting the 'Murals That Bridge' project by Mary Thiefels for murals on railroad metal overpasses and concrete underpasses on North Main Street. A presentation on the draft Land Use Comprehensive Plan will also be given.

• Resolution to support 'Murals That Bridge' project by Mary Thiefels on N. Main St.
• Consideration and possible approval of AAPAC 2025-26 Plan and Goals
• Informational overview of the draft Land Use Comprehensive Plan by Senior Planner Michelle Bennett

The Public Art Commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It adopted the 2025/26 Annual Goals and a resolution supporting the "Murals That Bridge" project, both to be forwarded to City Council with a return date of July 7, 2025. The commission also decided to cancel its July 2, 2025 meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote)
• Approved prior meeting minutes and set forwarding deadline 7/7/2025 (voice vote)
• Approved 2025/26 Annual Goals and set forwarding deadline 7/7/2025 (voice vote)
• Approved resolution supporting "Murals That Bridge" project and set forwarding deadline 7/7/2025 (voice vote)
• Canceled July 2, 2025 commission meeting

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority meeting was adjourned due to a lack of quorum and will reconvene on June 18, 2025. At the rescheduled meeting the board will consider several resolutions, including adopting the FY2026 DDA budget, granting funds for the Go!Pass and GetDowntown programs, approving a grant to Avalon Housing for parking lot repairs at 201 W. William Street, and selecting Pullman SST Inc. as the contractor for FY2026 parking structure repairs. The agenda also includes review of the FY2025 Q3 finance report and staff reports.

• Resolution to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 DDA budget (25-1116)
• Resolution to provide a grant to fund the Go!Pass and GetDowntown program for FY26 (25-1076)
• Resolution approving a grant to Avalon Housing for parking lot repairs at 201 W. William Street (25-1113)
• Resolution to select Pullman SST Inc. as contractor for FY2026 parking structure repairs (25-1118)
• Resolution to approve DDA disbursements for April 2025 (25-1115)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority Executive Committee will consider a resolution to provide a grant funding the GO!PASS and getDowntown programs for fiscal year 2026. The meeting includes public comment and is otherwise procedural.

• Resolution 25-1076 to fund GO!PASS and getDowntown Program for FY26

The Downtown Development Authority Executive Committee heard a presentation on the FY26 funding request for the go!Pass and getDowntown programs. After discussion, the committee reached consensus to bring the grant resolution forward to the full Board. No public comments were received, and the meeting adjourned at 11:50 AM.

• Consensus to forward FY26 grant resolution for go!Pass and getDowntown program to Board

City Council

City Council will consider a series of resolutions including water main construction, solar energy installations, and software renewals. The body will also discuss updates to solid waste regulations and appoint a member to the Economic Development Corporation Board.

• Construction contract with Fonson Company, Inc. for South Industrial Water Main Project ($1,241,935.47)
• Solar and storage system installations at City Hall, Justice Center, and Fire Stations 1 and 6 ($1,022,393.67)
• Annual chemical purchases for Water Treatment Plant and Water Resource Recovery Facility (est. $1,320,520.00/year)
• Renewal of UKG Human Resources and Payroll Software for FY2026-FY2028 ($1,010,607.31)
• Purchase orders for transportation materials from Yunex LLC ($775,000.00 annually) and Carrier & Gable, Inc. ($775,000.00 annually)

The council approved the meeting agenda by voice vote. All consent agenda items were approved unanimously, including a $1,241,935.47 contract with Fonson Company for the South Industrial Water Main project and a $120,000 appropriation. Additional approvals covered purchase orders for transportation supplies, a $375,000 park stewardship agreement, and a $1.32M annual chemical purchase plan for water treatment. No other substantive motions were recorded.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• Consent agenda items approved unanimously (voice vote)
• Approved $1,241,935.47 South Industrial Water Main contract with Fonson Company
• Approved $775,000 annual purchase order to Yunex LLC for transportation supplies
• Approved $775,000 annual purchase order to Carrier & Gable, Inc. for transportation supplies
• Approved $375,000 General Services Agreement with GEI Consultants for park stewardship
• Approved $1,320,520 annual bulk chemical purchases for water treatment facilities
• Approved $97,718 purchase of electric vehicle chargers from Chargepoint Inc.

Airport Advisory Committee

The Ann Arbor Airport Advisory Committee will review reports on airport operations, fuel usage, and hangar occupancy, as well as township and discovery area updates. It will then discuss an update to airport rules and regulations and the AvFuel fuel report. Public commentary is also scheduled.

• Airport Rules & Regulations Update (unfinished business)
• AvFuel Fuel Report (unfinished business)
• Airport Operations report through March 2025
• Airport Fuel Usage report through March 2025
• Airport Hangar Occupancy report through April 2025

The committee approved the meeting agenda as presented. It also approved the March 19, 2025 advisory committee minutes as presented. No other actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (no vote recorded)
• Approved March 19, 2025 committee minutes (no vote recorded)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will hold a work session to hear a presentation on the getDowntown FY2026 funding request and review grant requests. Public comment will be accepted. No final decisions are expected at this meeting.

• 25-1017: getDowntown FY2026 Funding Request Presentation
• 25-1018: Grant Requests Review

The Downtown Development Authority held a work session on May 21, 2025. Ms. Webb presented the getDowntown FY2026 funding request, and Ms. Thomson reviewed grant requests. No decisions were made, and there was no public comment.

Transportation Commission

The Commission will discuss the FY2026 Policy Agenda recommendations and review updates for Tier 1 and Tier 2 locations. Members will also examine transportation edits for the draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan.

• FY2026 Policy Agenda Recommendations
• Tier 1 & Tier 2 Location Updates
• Draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan transportation edits
• Public comments regarding 7th St. improvements and the intersection of Plymouth and Nixon

The Transportation Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and minutes. It also unanimously approved the formation of a short‑term subcommittee to finalize the FY2026 policy agenda recommendations, with Rachel Jacobson, Kate Flewelling, Erich Zechar, and April Conway volunteering. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda and minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved creation of FY2026 policy agenda subcommittee (unanimous voice vote)

Housing Commission

The Ann Arbor Housing Commission will meet to approve its operating budget for fiscal year 2026. The board will also vote on leadership positions and review agency by-laws and the meeting calendar.

• Resolution 25-1004: Approval of the FY26 Agency-Wide Operating Budget
• Resolution 25-1002: Approval of the FY 26 Board President and Vice President
• Resolution 25-1003: Review and approval of Housing Commission By-Laws and FY 26 Calendar
• Executive Director Report including a proposal for the Green Baxter Court Community Garden

The commission approved its FY26 agenda and minutes, then confirmed the FY26 President and Vice President, adopted revised by‑laws and the commission calendar, and adopted the FY26 agency‑wide operating budget and executive director salary. All items were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes (4‑0)
• Approved FY26 President and Vice President (4‑0)
• Approved FY26 by‑laws and commission calendar (4‑0)
• Approved FY26 agency‑wide operating budget (4‑0)
• Approved FY26 executive director salary (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Park Advisory Commission

The Park Advisory Commission will vote on three resolutions: recommending a $375,000 General Services Agreement with GEI Consultants for stewardship services, recommending a work statement with HRC for demolition design of the West Park Bandshell, and recommending acceptance of a Fair Food Network Grant for the Ann Arbor Farmers Market. The commission will also elect officers and receive updates on parks projects, facilities, and the greenbelt.

• Resolution to recommend authorizing $375,000 General Services Agreement with GEI Consultants for stewardship services in city parks
• Resolution to recommend a work statement with HRC for demolition design of West Park Bandshell
• Resolution to recommend accepting a Fair Food Network Grant for the Ann Arbor Farmers Market
• Election of officers
• Presentation on Border to Border trail west of Barton

The Park Advisory Commission approved three resolutions: a work statement with HRC for the West Park Bandshell demolition design, a General Services Agreement with GEI Consultants for $375,000 in park stewardship services, and acceptance of a Fair Food Network grant for the Ann Arbor Farmers Market. The commission also unanimously nominated Commissioner Perlowski as Vice Chair. All motions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved resolution recommending a work statement with HRC for West Park Bandshell demolition design (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing a $375,000 General Services Agreement with GEI Consultants for park stewardship services (unanimous)
• Approved resolution recommending acceptance of a Fair Food Network grant for the Ann Arbor Farmers Market (unanimous)
• Approved nomination of Commissioner Perlowski as Vice Chair of the Park Advisory Commission (unanimous)

City Council

The Ann Arbor City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and related property tax millage rates, following a public hearing on May 5. Other major items include a proposed annexation of 0.9 acres at 1155 Arlington Boulevard, acceptance of a $200,000 grant for Fourth Avenue street and transit improvements, and several funding allocations for substance use treatment, food access, and housing programs. Fee adjustments for Fire, Police, Public Services, and Community Services departments are also up for approval.

• Adopt FY2026 budget and property tax millage rates (DS-8)
• Annexation of 1155 Arlington Boulevard, 0.9 acres (PH-1/DB-1)
• Accept $200,000 Shared Streets and Spaces grant for Fourth Avenue improvements (CA-2)
• Allocate funds for substance use disorder treatment, food access, and shelter diversion (DC-6, DC-7, DC-8)
• Approve fee adjustments for Fire, Police, Public Services, and Community Services (DS-4 through DS-7)

The council approved a $200,000 Shared Streets and Spaces grant and an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the Fourth Avenue Street and Transit Improvements Project. It also approved a resolution to close West Washington Street for the YMCA Community Block Party on June 14, 2025, and adopted a resolution annexing 0.9 acres at 1155 Arlington Boulevard (7‑0 vote). An ordinance to amend the Unified Development Code (Section 5.29.9.B) passed its first reading (7‑0 vote) and numerous reappointments and appointments were confirmed.

• Approved $200,000 Shared Streets and Spaces grant and MDOT agreement for Fourth Avenue improvements (voice vote)
• Approved resolution to close West Washington Street for YMCA block party on June 14, 2025 (voice vote)
• Approved annexation of 0.9 acres at 1155 Arlington Boulevard (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending UD Code Section 5.29.9.B (7 yes, 0 no)
• Confirmed reappointments for Airport Advisory Committee, Transportation Authority, and other commissions (voice vote)
• Confirmed appointments to Ann Arbor Public Art Commission and Downtown Development Area Resident Consultancy Council (voice vote)
• Approved minutes of the May 5, 2025 council meeting (voice vote)
• Approved DC-1 unfinished business resolution (voice vote)

Council Liquor License Review Committee

The committee will vote on resolutions to recommend issuing Downtown Development District liquor licenses to Dancing Foods, LLC (108 S Main St) and 3 Forks, LLC. It will also consider revising the list of participating establishments in the Downtown Ann Arbor Social District. An update on Class C Quota liquor licenses is scheduled for discussion.

• Resolution to recommend approval of a Downtown Development District liquor license for Dancing Foods, LLC at 108 S Main St.
• Resolution to recommend approval of a Downtown Development District liquor license for 3 Forks, LLC.
• Resolution to revise and amend the list of approved participating establishments in the Downtown Ann Arbor Social District.
• Update on Class C Quota Liquor License process.

The Liquor License Review Committee approved its agenda and the February 14 minutes. It postponed the Dancing Foods license resolution until required paperwork is received. It recommended approval of the 3 Forks liquor license, contingent on a seating chart and $75,000 investment documentation, and forwarded the recommendation to City Council. It also recommended approval of a resolution to amend the list of participating establishments in the Downtown Ann Arbor Social District.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved February 14 minutes (voice vote)
• Postponed Dancing Foods liquor license resolution pending documentation (voice vote)
• Postponed 3 Forks liquor license resolution pending documentation (voice vote)
• Reconsidered 3 Forks liquor license and recommended approval with contingency (voice vote)
• Recommended 3 Forks liquor license approval and forwarded to City Council, contingent on documentation by May 19 (voice vote)
• Recommended amendment of participating establishments list in Downtown Ann Arbor Social District, to be forwarded to City Council (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Building Board of Appeals

The Ann Arbor Building Board of Appeals meets on May 15, 2025 at City Hall. The board will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 28, 2025 session. It will review and decide on Appeal BBA25-0007 concerning 620 S State. Public commentary will also be heard.

• Review and decision on Appeal BBA25-0007 for 620 S State, Ann Arbor
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from March 28, 2025 (item 25-0995)
• Public commentary period

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will meet to approve minutes from April 9, 2025. The agenda consists of procedural items and follow-ups on internal and outside group work.

• Approval of April 9, 2025 meeting minutes

Energy Commission

The May 13, 2025, meeting of the Ann Arbor Energy Commission has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Council Administration Committee

The Council Administration Committee will approve the April 8, 2025 minutes, then receive updates from City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. and City Attorney Atleen Kaur. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of Council Administration Committee minutes from April 8, 2025
• City Administrator Updates (Milton Dohoney Jr.)
• City Attorney Updates (Atleen Kaur)

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 8, 2025 session. No other business was taken up. The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion by Councilmember Eyer, seconded by Councilmember Watson)
• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (motion by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember Eyer)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Councilmember Watson, seconded by Councilmember Eyer)

Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee

The Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee will review the FY2025 budget performance report and the FY2025 projects budget breakdown. It will also discuss the Elizabeth Dean Longer Term Plan and Priorities, and receive updates on the FY2026‑FY2027 tree contract, Avalon Housing, and planting projects. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review FY2025 budget performance report (25-0967)
• Review FY2025 projects budget and breakdown (25-0971)
• Discuss Elizabeth Dean Longer Term Plan and Priorities (25-0968)
• Update FY2026 and FY2027 tree contract
• Updates on Avalon Housing and planting projects

The Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee approved the meeting agenda after a motion by Lynn Nybell and a second by Kimberley Sundy, with a unanimous vote. The minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting were approved after a motion by Robertson Davenport and a second by Brooks Curtis, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Richard Wieland and a second by Brooks Curtis, again with unanimous approval.

• Agenda approved unanimously (motion by Nybell, seconded by Sundy)
• April 8, 2025 minutes approved unanimously (motion by Davenport, seconded by Curtis)
• Meeting adjourned unanimously (motion by Wieland, seconded by Curtis)

Cable Communications Commission

The May 7, 2025 Cable Communications Commission meeting has been cancelled. No agenda items will be discussed or decided.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider accepting proposals for engineering and consulting services for FY26 parking structure restoration and for elevator modernization at the Ann Ashley parking structure. The board will also vote on a professional services agreement for the 'Seeds to Streets' Kerrytown wayfinding project. Consent agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and disbursements for early 2025.

• Resolution to accept Fishbeck proposal for engineering and parking consulting services for FY26 parking structure restoration
• Resolution to accept Schindler Elevator Corporation proposal for Ann Ashley parking structure elevator modernization
• Resolution to approve agreement with Dreemweaver Concepts LLC for design, fabrication, and installation of 'Seeds to Streets' Kerrytown wayfinding
• Approval of DDA minutes for March and April 2025
• Approval of DDA disbursements for January, February, and March 2025

The Downtown Development Authority Board approved five resolutions, including contracts for engineering and parking consulting, elevator modernization, and wayfinding design, as well as a disbursement of funds for the first quarter of 2025. The consent agenda items were also approved by voice vote. The board noted that two grant requests will be presented at the June board meeting.

• Approved Fishbeck proposal for engineering and parking consulting services for FY26 parking structure restoration
• Approved Schindler Elevator Corporation proposal for Ann Ashley Parking Structure elevator modernization
• Approved Dreemweaver Concepts LLC professional services agreement for “Seeds to Streets” Kerrytown wayfinding
• Approved DDA disbursements for January, February, and March 2025
• Approved all items on the consent agenda (voice vote)
• Moved two grant requests (Avalon Housing and State Street Area Association) forward to the June board meeting

Downtown Development Authority

The DDA Executive Committee is considering two grant requests: one from Avalon Housing for affordable housing and a BIZ grant for the State Street District. No dollar figures are listed in the agenda. Public comment will be taken before adjournment.

• 25-0902 Avalon Housing Grant Request
• 25-0500 State Street District BIZ Grant Request
• Public comment period

The Downtown Development Authority presented grant requests from Avalon Housing and the State Street District Business Association. The committee reached consensus to refer both requests to the June board meeting for further consideration. No other actions were taken.

• Deferred Avalon Housing Grant Request to June board meeting (consensus)
• Deferred State Street District BIZ Grant Request to June board meeting (consensus)

Ann Arbor Public Art Commission

The Ann Arbor Public Art Commission will discuss the status and next steps for its 2025 plan and goals, and discuss the Ann Arbor in Public Places Endowed Fund at the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and reports from committees and staff.

• Discussion of AAPAC 2025 Plan and Goals
• Discussion of Ann Arbor in Public Places Endowed Fund at AAACF

The Public Art Commission approved the meeting agenda, adding an introduction for Anna Gersch, by voice vote. It also approved the April 9, 2025 minutes and directed that they be forwarded to City Council by June 2, 2025, also by voice vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved agenda with changes to include introduction of Anna Gersch (voice vote)
• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes and forwarded to City Council (voice vote)

Renters Commission

The Ann Arbor Renters Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider resolutions related to the Green Rental Housing Ordinance, a budget resolution to expand rental inspection staff, and a Rising Hope resolution. Public comment will be accepted.

• 5-A: Green Rental Housing Ordinance Related Resolution
• 5-B: Budget/Rental Housing Related Resolution to expand rental inspection staff
• 6-A: Rising Hope Resolution
• 6-B: TEC Committee discussion

The Ann Arbor Renters Commission approved a resolution supporting the Green Rental Ordinance, requiring a 12‑month voluntary compliance period and financial assistance for qualifying units, with a 6‑0 vote. The Commission also approved a resolution to add at least three rental inspectors to the FY26 budget, passing 7‑0. A resolution urging the City Council to allocate $616,000 to the Rising Hope program for FY26 was moved, but the minutes do not record a vote.

• Approved Green Rental Ordinance related resolution (6 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved Resolution to expand rental inspection staff (7 yeas, 0 nays)
• Moved Rising Hope Resolution urging $616,000 FY26 funding (vote not recorded)

City Council

City Council will hold public hearings on the FY2026 budget, tax millage rates, and various department fee adjustments. The body is also considering several utility rate ordinances and a development agreement for 1209 South University Avenue.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2026 City Budget and property tax millage rates
• Police dispatch services contract extension with Washtenaw County for $1,103,662.00
• Sole source purchasing increase for Veolia Water Technologies of $953,000.00
• Proposed rezoning of 3 acres at 3801 Stone School Road from Township to Public Land District
• Agreement with Washtenaw County for rain garden maintenance in city parks for $300,000.00

The council unanimously approved the 1209 South University Avenue Development Agreement (8 Yes, 0 No). It also voted to dissolve the Housing and Human Services Advisory Board and amend affordable housing fund guidelines. Additional approvals included contracts for rain‑garden maintenance, door system upkeep, police dispatch services, and a collective bargaining agreement, as well as new fee and tax assessments.

• Approved 1209 South University Avenue Development Agreement (8 Yes, 0 No)
• Dissolved the Housing and Human Services Advisory Board and amended Affordable Housing Fund guidelines
• Authorized $300,000 rain‑garden maintenance agreement with Washtenaw County
• Approved two‑year door maintenance contract with Ann Arbor Door Systems, Inc. (Not‑to‑Exceed $125,000)
• Extended Washtenaw County police dispatch services contract for one year ($1,103,662)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Officeworkers Association of Michigan (May 18 2025 – June 30 2028)
• Levy special assessments for delinquent solid waste, board‑up, clean‑up, vacant property, false alarm, and fire inspection fees
• Assess delinquent municipal utility charges as a tax

Greenbelt Advisory Commission (GAC)

The Greenbelt Advisory Commission will meet to review the budget and discuss land acquisition in a closed session. The body will also conduct elections and review project scoring revisions.

• Closed session to discuss land acquisition
• Budget review
• Greenbelt Project Scoring Revision (no vote)
• Commission elections

The commission approved its agenda and the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes. In a closed session, commissioners unanimously approved a participation agreement with Superior Township to acquire fee title to a property, authorizing up to $460,000 from the Open Space and Parkland Preservation Millage and up to $56,367 for a conservation easement, contingent on appraisal and purchase. Commissioners also unanimously elected Laramie as chair and Bloomer as vice chair for the 2025‑2026 term.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved participation agreement with Superior Township for land acquisition (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $460,000 from Open Space and Parkland Preservation Millage for acquisition (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $56,367 from same millage for conservation easement (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Laramie as Chair for 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Bloomer as Vice Chair for 2025‑2026 (unanimous)

Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA)

The LDFA will review the Smartzone Financial Report as of March 31, 2025, and receive quarterly reports from SPARK and the LDFA administrator. Other business includes updates on board seat vacancies for Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor, the Tech Park private LTE network, and an EDA grant award. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Smartzone Financial Report for period ending March 31, 2025
• SPARK LDFA 3rd Quarter Report (FY24-25 Q3)
• LDFA Administrative Report for 3rd Quarter FY2025
• Update on Tech Park Private LTE network
• EDA Grant Award Update

The board amended the agenda to move the Ypsilanti Board Seat Vacancies item and approved the meeting minutes, both by voice vote. It agreed to compile a list of potential applicants for the two vacant Ypsilanti board seats. The board approved moving $42,000 from professional services to the SPARK Phase III service‑delivery line‑item and allowed the SPARK Central incubator expense line‑item to exceed its budget by up to 25% on a one‑time basis. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Agenda amended to move Ypsilanti Board Seat Vacancies item (voice vote)
• Minutes approved and forwarded to City Council (voice vote)
• Board will provide a list of potential applicants for Ypsilanti board vacancies (decision)
• Reallocated $42,000 from professional services to SPARK Phase III line‑item (voice vote)
• Approved one‑time 25% budget overage for SPARK Central incubator expenses (voice vote)
• Received and filed Smartzone Financial Report (voice vote)
• Received and filed LDFA Administrative Report (voice vote)
• Meeting adjourned (voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will receive the City Administrator's presentation of the proposed FY26-27 budget and hold public hearings and final votes on ordinances to amend zoning for general entertainment uses, revise building design and review requirements, and replace the gas franchise with a new heating franchise tied to climate action. The consent agenda includes contracts for asphalt, utility materials, vehicle purchases totaling $839,023, and broadband fiber construction worth $2,876,032. Other first‑reading ordinances would adjust water, sewer, and stormwater rates, and amend the alarm systems chapter.

• Presentation of proposed FY26-27 budget
• Second reading of ordinance to replace gas franchise with new heating franchise and climate action agreement (ORD-25-10)
• Final vote on zoning amendment for general entertainment uses (ORD-25-08)
• Final vote on design review board and building design amendments (ORD-25-09)
• Consent item: $2,876,032 contract for fiber and conduit for the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti broadband project

The Ann Arbor City Council adopted two ordinances amending the Unified Development Code, one for general entertainment uses (9‑0) and another for building design requirements (7‑2). It approved multiple consent‑agenda items, including a $16,047,998 appropriation to the Water Supply System Fund, a $105,320 construction contract for the Wheeler Service Center, a $839,023 vehicle purchase, and a $2,876,032 broadband fiber contract. All listed actions were approved by voice vote or recorded vote tallies.

• Adopted Ordinance amending Sections 5.15‑5.16 (General Entertainment Uses) – approved 9 Yes, 0 No
• Adopted Ordinance amending Sections 5.17, 5.27‑5.28 (Building Design Requirements) – approved 7 Yes, 2 No
• Approved $16,047,998 appropriation to Water Supply System Fund – approved (8 votes required)
• Approved $105,320 construction contract for Wheeler Service Center rooftop unit replacement – approved (8 votes required)
• Approved $839,023 vehicle purchase from Lunghamer Ford – approved (8 votes required)
• Approved $2,876,032 fiber and conduit construction contract for Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti broadband project – approved
• Approved purchase order for Hot Mix Asphalt up to $264,975 – approved
• Approved sole‑source purchase order for three variable frequency drives $69,989 – approved

Renters Commission

The Renters Commission will hold a public meeting on April 17, 2025. They will review the status of the 2025 Workplan, discuss resolutions related to the Green Rental Housing Ordinance and an expansion of rental inspection staff, and plan for the May 15 meeting. Public comment is invited.

• Review of 2025 Renters Commission Workplan (25-0826)
• Green Rental Housing Ordinance resolution (25-0607) with attachments
• Budget/Rental Housing resolution to expand rental inspection staff (25-0610)
• Plan for May 15, 2025 meeting
• Communication regarding Right to Renew question (25-0828)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on two major items: an update to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) development plan and the Arbor South project. No formal votes are expected; this is a discussion session.

• WS-1: Downtown Development Authority Plan Update presentation and discussion
• WS-2: Arbor South Project presentation and discussion
• Public commentary allowed in person or via Zoom

The Ann Arbor City Council held a work session on April 17, 2025. Presentations on the Downtown Development Authority plan update and the Arbor South project were received and filed. After public commentary, the council voted to adjourn the meeting by voice vote.

• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Transportation Commission

The Commission will review recommendations for the FY2026 Policy Agenda and discuss the FY2026 budget. The meeting also includes updates on winter maintenance and the Nixon Road Improvement Project.

• FY2026 Policy Agenda Recommendations
• FY2026 Budget Discussion
• Nixon Road Improvement Project update
• Winter Maintenance Update
• March 2025 Monthly Offense and Pedestrian Report

The Transportation Commission approved the meeting agenda and the March 2025 minutes by unanimous voice vote. No vote was taken on the FY2026 Policy Agenda; commissioners agreed to revise it and consider it at a future meeting. Public comments were recorded concerning blind spots and pedestrian hazards on Miller Road.

• Approved agenda and March 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Postponed vote on FY2026 Policy Agenda – to be revised and revisited later

Housing Commission

The Ann Arbor Housing Commission will consider resolutions to accept FY24 audits for four properties, adopt the FY25-29 5-Year Plan and FY25-26 Annual Action Plan, amend the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan, and approve FY26 utility allowances for voucher programs. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and an executive director report.

• Resolution to accept FY24 audits for Maple Tower, River Run, West Arbor, and Swift Lane properties
• Approval of FY25-29 5-Year Plan and FY25-26 Annual Action Plan including Moving to Work Supplement
• Adoption of amendments to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan and FSS Action Plan
• Approval of FY26 utility allowances for housing voucher programs
• Executive director report with budget and financial updates

The Ann Arbor Housing Commission approved its agenda and minutes by voice vote. It adopted a resolution accepting FY24 audits for several LDHA projects. The commission also approved the FY25‑29 five‑year plan, the FY25‑26 annual action plan and Moving‑to‑Work supplement, adopted amendments to the Housing Choice Voucher administrative plan, and approved FY26 utility allowances for voucher programs.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved minutes (voice vote)
• Accepted FY24 audits for Maple Tower, River Run, West Arbor and Swift Lane LDHA (voice vote)
• Approved FY25‑29 5‑Year Plan, FY25‑26 Annual Action Plan and Moving‑to‑Work Supplement (voice vote)
• Adopted amendments to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan and FSS Action Plan (voice vote)
• Approved FY26 utility allowances for the Housing Voucher Programs (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:52 p.m. (voice vote)

Park Advisory Commission

The Park Advisory Commission will vote on a resolution recommending approval of fee adjustments for Parks & Recreation Services for fiscal year 2026/27, and a resolution on the FY 2026 proposed budget and FY 2027 budget plan. The commission will also elect officers and hold a closed session for land acquisition matters.

• Resolution 25-0812: recommending approval of FY 2026/27 fee adjustments for Parks & Recreation Services
• Resolution 25-0813: on the FY 2026 proposed budget and FY 2027 budget plan for Parks and Recreation
• Election of officers
• Closed session for land acquisition matters

The commission unanimously approved the FY 2026/27 fee adjustments for Parks & Recreation services and the FY 2026 and FY 2027 budget plan. Commissioners also unanimously re‑elected Anne Marsan as chair. In a closed‑session vote, the commission approved a participation agreement with Superior Township and authorized up to $460,00000 from the Open Space and Parkland Preservation Millage (plus $56,367) for the land acquisition, passing 7‑to‑1.

• Approved FY 2026/27 Parks & Rec fee adjustments – unanimous vote
• Approved FY 2026 and FY 2027 Parks & Rec budget plan – unanimous vote
• Re‑elected Anne Marsan as chair of the Park Advisory Commission – unanimous vote
• Moved into closed session for land acquisition matters – unanimous vote
• Approved participation with Superior Township for land acquisition, up to $460,00000 from the Open Space and Parkland Preservation Millage – 7‑to‑1 vote
• Approved additional $56,367 from the Open Space and Parkland Preservation Millage for the same acquisition – 7‑to‑1 vote
• Moved back into open session after closed session – unanimous vote

Council Policy Agenda Committee

The Council Policy Agenda Committee will meet to consider a resolution adopting the FY2025 policy agenda and discuss the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference event. New business includes the introduction of Mariah Walton, a legislative update from Dykema, and an update on Congressionally Directed Spending requests. The committee will also approve minutes from February 24, 2025.

• Resolution to Adopt the FY2025 Policy Agenda
• 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference Event
• Introduction of Mariah Walton
• Legislative Update (Dykema)
• Update on Congressionally Directed Spending Requests

The Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It voted by voice to recommend the FY2025 Council Policy Agenda to the City Council for adoption at the April 21 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (motion by Radina, seconded by Mallek)
• Minutes approved (motion by Radina, seconded by Mallek)
• Recommendation to adopt FY2025 Policy Agenda approved by voice vote (motion by Watson, seconded by Radina)
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Radina, seconded by Watson)

Ann Arbor Public Art Commission

The Ann Arbor Public Art Commission will hold an electronic meeting to discuss and potentially approve recommendations for capital improvement projects for FY2026-FY2031. Commissioners will also vote on the 2024 annual report, elect officers for 2025/2026, and finalize the remaining 2025 meeting schedule.

• Approve 2024 Annual Report of the Ann Arbor Public Art Commission
• Discuss and approve Public Art Enhancement Recommendations for FY2026-FY2031 Capital Improvement Projects
• Elect officers for 2025/2026 term based on leadership survey results
• Confirm remaining 2025 meeting dates: June 4, August 6, October 1, December 3
• Discuss strategy for 2025 Plan and Goals

The commission approved its agenda and the minutes from the December 2024 meeting. Commissioners elected a new Chair and Vice Chair. The 2025 meeting schedule, the 2024 annual report, and the FY2026‑FY2031 public art capital improvement recommendations were all approved by voice vote.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• December 2024 minutes approved (voice vote)
• 2025 meeting schedule approved with changes (voice vote)
• Commissioner Thiefels elected Chair and Commissioner Fuller elected Vice Chair (voice vote)
• 2024 Annual Report approved and forwarded to City Council (voice vote)
• Public Art Enhancement Recommendations for FY2026‑FY2031 Capital Improvement Projects approved as amended (voice vote)

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission will consider approving minutes from March 12, 2025, and conduct internal business including follow-up on outside group work and ongoing HRC work. The agenda is primarily procedural with no specific new proposals or public hearings listed.

• Approval of March 12, 2025 minutes
• Follow-up on outside group work
• Follow-up on ongoing HRC work
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, in person only)
• Commission communications

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the March 12, 2025 minutes by voice vote. Both approvals were forwarded to City Council as required. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion and second. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• March 12, 2025 minutes approved (voice vote)
• Meeting adjourned (motion to adjourn moved and seconded)

Downtown Development Area Resident Consultancy Council

The Downtown Development Area Resident Consultancy Council will meet electronically to approve minutes from March 12, 2025, and receive a presentation on the DDA Development Plan update. Public comment will be taken.

• Approval of DDARCC minutes from March 12, 2025 (item 25-0754)
• Presentation and update on DDA Development Plan (item 25-0753)
• Public comment period

The council heard a presentation on the Downtown Development Area Development Plan. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 12:23 PM.

Budget and Labor Committee

The Budget and Labor Committee is holding a special meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and then enter a closed session to discuss strategy for ongoing collective bargaining negotiations. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Closed session for strategy connected with collective bargaining agreement negotiations

The Budget and Labor Committee approved the meeting agenda and the January 9th, 2025 minutes by voice vote. A closed strategy session on collective bargaining was authorized, then the session was reopened. The committee adjourned the meeting by voice vote. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved January 9th, 2025 minutes (voice vote)
• Authorized closed strategy session on collective bargaining (voice vote)
• Reopened session (voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote)

Energy Commission

The Energy Commission will meet for a working session to discuss incentives for electrification. The meeting includes a staff report and reports from other commissions and council.

• Work session on Incentives for Electrification

The commission met on April 8, 2025, heard brief public comments and staff reports on electrification incentives, and received updates from the Environmental Commission and a council member. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.

Council Administration Committee

The committee will receive updates from the City Administrator and City Attorney. A closed session is scheduled to conduct a personnel evaluation of the City Attorney.

• City Attorney personnel evaluation in closed session
• City Administrator updates from Milton Dohoney Jr.
• City Attorney updates from Atleen Kaur

The committee approved its agenda and the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes. Members voted to hold a closed session to review the City Attorney’s personnel evaluation. The meeting was adjourned at 5:02 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion by Briggs, seconded by Watson)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (motion by Watson, seconded by Radina)
• Approved closed session to consider City Attorney personnel evaluation (motion by Radina, seconded by Watson, all members present)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Eyer, seconded by Radina)

Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee

The Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee meets to discuss budget performance, project updates, and a plan for tree-related activities in parks located in high-poverty census block groups. Other items include updates on the Leslie Science and Nature Center Phase 1, Equity Planting, and various neighborhood projects.

• Approval of March 11, 2025 draft meeting minutes
• Budget performance report as of April 1, 2025
• Discussion of tree-related activities in parks in census block groups with poverty rates >20% (Economically Disadvantaged Parks)
• Update on Leslie Science and Nature Center Phase 1
• Barton-Bandemer Pedestrian Tunnel map presented

The Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee approved a budget not exceeding $2,000 to plant and water three trees at Creal Park. The committee also postponed planting 13 trees in the Winewood, Thaler, Carolina, and Garden Circle areas to fiscal year 2026. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved up to $2,000 for planting and watering three trees at Creal Park (unanimous)
• Postponed planting of 13 trees on Winewood Ave, Thaler Ave, Carolina Ave, and Garden Circle to FY2026 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda with added items (unanimous)
• Approved minutes with minor text changes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to add Chapter 35 (Sustainable Energy Utility) to the city code. Also on the agenda are public hearings on amendments to nonconforming structure regulations and fire prevention code. The consent agenda includes over 20 items such as major infrastructure contracts (Nixon Road reconstruction $9.4M, State Street improvements $5.3M), conservation easement purchases totaling over $1.1M, and the sale of air rights over 616 S. Forest Ave. for at least $1.2M.

• Public hearing on ordinance to create Sustainable Energy Utility (Chapter 35)
• Public hearing on nonconforming structure ordinance amendment
• Resolution to approve Nixon Road reconstruction contract with MDOT ($9,439,553)
• Resolution to sell air rights over 616 S. Forest Ave. for $1,200,000
• Consent agenda includes street closures for summer events and numerous contracts

The Ann Arbor City Council approved its agenda and a series of consent‑agenda items. Major actions included a $9,439,553 contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the Nixon Road reconstruction, a $280,000 professional services agreement for a multi‑lane road reconfiguration study, and multiple conservation‑easement purchases. The council also approved several street‑closure resolutions for upcoming events.

• Approved agenda as presented (voice vote)
• Approved $280,000 professional services agreement for multi‑lane road reconfiguration evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved $9,439,553 contract with MDOT for Nixon Road Reconstruction and appropriated funds (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of conservation easements on St. John’s ($465,693), Ehnis ($457,617), C. Moehrle ($122,500), and Hicks ($62,000) properties (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for Glacier Highlands Parade, Dexter‑Ann Arbor Run, Sonic Lunch Performance, and Summer Festival “Top of the Park” (unanimous)
• Approved $130,000 professional services agreement with Jacobs Consultants for hybrid optimizer at the Water Resource Recovery Facility (unanimous)
• Removed CA‑11 from the consent agenda and placed it at the end of the agenda (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is holding a special non-regularly scheduled work session. The body will discuss the DDA Development Plan Update.

• Discussion of DDA Development Plan Update (Item 25-0693)

The Downtown Development Authority held a special work session on April 2, 2025. The board received and filed an update to the DDA Development Plan presented by Ms. Thomson, Ms. Miller, Ms. McCallum, and Mr. Kiley. No votes, approvals, or other actions were taken during the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 1:15 PM.

City Planning Commission

The Ann Arbor City Planning Commission will review an unfinished ordinance that proposes to delete public hearing requirements from several sections of the Unified Development Code. The meeting also includes discussion of updates to the Comprehensive Plan review process and a memo on low‑density residential zoning. Additional agenda items schedule a public hearing for April 15 and address planning commission retreat logistics.

• Ordinance to amend Sections 5.28, 5.29.4, 5.29.6, 5.29.7, 5.29.11 of the Unified Development Code to remove public hearing requirements (staff recommendation – approval)
• Comprehensive Plan Review Discussion (item 10-a)
• Comprehensive Plan Low Density Residential Memo (item 10-b)
• Planning Commission Retreat Logistics and August Meeting (item 10-c)
• Public Hearings scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2025 (item 7-a)

The commission approved the meeting agenda by unanimous voice vote. It also approved the March 18, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Election Commission

The Ann Arbor Election Commission will vote on consolidating precincts for the 2025 election cycle and approving early voting center locations for the August 5, 2025 special election. The commission will also consider temporarily consolidating precincts and establishing absentee voter counting boards for that election, as well as authorizing up to 8 days of early tabulation of absentee ballots.

• Resolution to consolidate precincts for the 2025 election cycle (25-0704)
• Resolution to approve early voting center locations for the August 5, 2025 special election (25-0705)
• Resolution to temporarily consolidate precincts and establish Absent Voter Count Boards for the August 5 special election (25-0720)
• Resolution to authorize early tabulation of absentee ballots for up to 8 days ahead of the special election (25-0721)
• Approval of Election Commission meeting minutes from October 15, 2024 (25-0703)

The commission approved a resolution to consolidate precincts for the 2025 election cycle. It also approved a recommendation to the City Council on early voting locations for the August 5, 2025 special election, a resolution to temporarily consolidate precincts and set up absentee voter count boards for that special election, and a resolution authorizing up to eight days of early absentee ballot tabulation. All actions were adopted by voice vote.

• Approved Resolution 25-0704 to consolidate precincts for the 2025 election cycle (voice vote)
• Approved Recommendation (Resolution 25-0705) to City Council for early voting locations for the Aug 5, 2025 special election (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25-0720 to temporarily consolidate precincts and establish absentee voter count and receiving boards for the Aug 5, 2025 special election (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 25-0721 to authorize up to 8 days of early tabulation of absentee ballots (voice vote)

Building Board of Appeals

This special meeting of the Building Board of Appeals is convening to hear an appeal regarding a property at 620 S State Street in Ann Arbor. The board will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes. Public comment is available via phone or online.

• Appeal BBA25-0007 for 620 S State, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA)

The Ann Arbor Local Development Finance Authority will receive reports and updates on several items. The agenda includes a non‑profit D&O renewal policy, a discussion‑only budget committee report, the FY 2026 budget memo, a draft of the FY 2026 budget, and an update on the Tech Park fiber grant. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting appears focused on reviewing and discussing these documents.

• LDFA Non-Profit D&O Renewal Policy
• Budget Committee Report (discussion only)
• LDFA Budget Memo FY 2026
• LDFA FY 2026 Budget – Draft
• Tech Park Fiber Grant Update

The Local Development Finance Authority approved its agenda and prior meeting minutes by voice vote. The board also approved renewal of its non‑profit directors and officers liability insurance and adopted the FY 2026 budget, both by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote.

• Agenda approved (voice vote)
• January 23, 2025 minutes approved (voice vote)
• Non‑profit D&O liability insurance renewal approved (voice vote)
• FY 2026 LDFA budget approved (voice vote)
• Meeting adjourned (voice vote)

City Council

This is a work session where the City Council will discuss the proposed budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the budget planning item is the only substantive agenda item.

• FY 2026-7 budget planning work session

The City Council held a work session where staff presented FY2026 budget impacts for Finance, Sustainability, Community Services, Housing, Public Services, and Human Resources. No resolutions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Adjourned meeting by voice vote

Council Policy Agenda Committee

The Committee will hear a legislative update from Dykema, an overview of pending congressional spending requests, and an introduction of Mariah Walton. No decisions are listed; these items are for information and discussion.

• Legislative update (Dykema)
• Update on Congressionally Directed Spending Requests
• Introduction of Mariah Walton

Renters Commission

The Renters Commission will review a presentation by Representative Carrie Rheingans and Ryan Bartholomew, hold an information session on the Green Rental Housing Ordinance, and consider a related resolution. The agenda also includes a budget‑related resolution and a resolution to expand rental inspection staff. Public comment will be offered before and after the business items.

• Presentation from Representative Carrie Rheingans and Ryan Bartholomew (item 7‑A)
• Info session with Office of Sustainability and Innovations staff about the Green Rental Housing Ordinance (item 7‑B)
• Green Rental Housing Ordinance related resolution (item 7‑C)
• Budget/Rental Housing related resolution (item 7‑D)
• Resolution to expand rental inspection staff (item 7‑D attachment)

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda as presented. The minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously after a friendly amendment correcting a name spelling and vote totals. No other resolutions or policy decisions were adopted.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes with amendment (unanimous)

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals will hear an appeal (BBA25-0009) regarding property at 2015 Manchester Rd. The board will also approve minutes from its February 20, 2025 meeting and may take up other old or new business.

• Appeal BBA25-0009 for 2015 Manchester Rd., Ann Arbor
• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2025 meeting

The Board approved the meeting agenda and the February 20 minutes. It voted unanimously to grant partial relief on the appeal for 2015 Manchester Rd., imposing specific plumbing and accessibility stipulations. The motion passed on a voice vote.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• February 20 minutes approved (unanimous)
• Partial relief granted for BBA25-0009 appeal at 2015 Manchester Rd. (voice vote, unanimous)
• Stipulation: grab bars required in toilet area
• Stipulation: wash sinks placed inside toilets
• Stipulation: hand wash sinks may be combined with diaper changing sinks
• Stipulation: low enclosure walls minimum 48" high
• Stipulation: toilet room doors may be 48" high

Airport Advisory Committee

The Airport Advisory Committee will review airport operations, fuel usage, and hangar occupancy data through early 2025. The body will also discuss updates to airport rules and regulations and elect officers.

• Review of Airport Operations through January 2025
• Review of Airport Fuel Usage through January 2025
• Review of Airport Hangar Occupancy through March 2025
• Discussion of Airport Rules & Regulations Update
• Election of Officers

The Airport Advisory Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes as presented. The committee elected Greg Farris as Chair and Fred Hall as Vice Chair, each unanimously. No members spoke during the public comment period.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes as presented
• Elected Greg Farris as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Fred Hall as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The DDA will hold a work session to review the draft Development Plan Update and the accompanying Infrastructure Needs List. No public comment is scheduled. The meeting is procedural and focuses on internal discussion of the draft documents.

• Review of draft Development Plan Update (Agenda item 25-0596)
• Review of draft Infrastructure Needs List

Ms. Miller and Ms. McCallum presented an update on the DDA Development Plan. The board reached consensus to cancel the April 2, 2025 meeting and hold a special work session at that time to continue discussion of the draft plan before the City Council work session on April 17. No public comments were received.

• Cancelled April 2, 2025 board meeting; scheduled special work session (consensus)

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission has no business items scheduled for this meeting. They will discuss the proposed multi-lane road reconfiguration evaluation, the Fifth Avenue (Madison to William) project and all-ages bike network, and the FY2026 policy agenda for local transportation items. Public comment will be taken, including correspondence about Wallingford Road issues.

• Discussion of multi-lane road reconfiguration evaluation
• Fifth Avenue (Madison to William) project and all-ages abilities bike network overview
• FY2026 Policy Agenda recommendations for local transportation items
• Public comment period with correspondence on Wallingford Road reconfiguration and intersection issues
• Staff report and project updates including monthly offense and pedestrian report

The Transportation Commission approved the meeting agenda and the February 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. No other substantive actions or votes were taken during the session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Park Advisory Commission

The Park Advisory Commission will review a purchase order for pool chemicals and a proposal to study a boathouse partnership. The meeting also includes updates on West Park and various parks planning and facility projects.

• Purchase order with Aquatic Source, LLC for pool chemicals ($48,618.44)
• Feasibility assessment for a boathouse partnership with Skyline High School Crew and Washtenaw Rowing Center
• West Park Update presentation
• Parks Project Status Update
• Parks Planning Project Update

City Council

The Ann Arbor City Council will consider several large construction contracts, including a $13,512,426.75 contract for the Pittsfield Village Improvements Project. Other items include street closures for upcoming events, a $1.27 million splash‑pad project, and a resolution to settle a class‑action lawsuit. The meeting also features public comment and a second‑reading ordinance to rezone 1.15 acres at 1146 South Maple Road.

• CA-12: Approve $13,512,426.75 contract with Fonson Company for Pittsfield Village Improvements
• CA-7: Approve $1,270,322.00 contract for Bicentennial Park splash‑pad Phase 1A
• CA-16: Approve $10,630,000.00 contract for Fire Station 4 construction and $12,420,000.00 bond funding
• PH-1/PH-2: Ordinance to rezone 1.15 acres at 1146 South Maple Road to a Planned Unit Development
• CA-23: Authorize settlement of the Sean Yannotti class‑action lawsuit

Downtown Development Area Resident Consultancy Council

The Downtown Development Area Resident Consultancy Council will hold an electronic meeting to discuss the DDA Development Plan Update, including a draft of identified infrastructure needs. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting and public comment.

• 25-0574: DDA Development Plan Update with attachments (DRAFT Identified Infrastructure needs 2.13.25.pdf)
• 25-0575: Approval of DDARCC minutes from February 11, 2025
• Public comment period

Energy Commission

The Energy Commission will vote on a resolution recommending an ordinance to impose a Carbon Pollution Impact Fee on new construction and major renovations. They will also discuss merging the Energy and Environmental Commissions into a new Sustainability Commission, and receive a staff report on the city's participation in Michigan Public Service Commission proceedings since 2022.

• Resolution 25-0519: Recommending ordinance for Carbon Pollution Impact Fee on new construction and major renovations
• Discussion on combining Energy and Environmental Commissions into a new Sustainability Commission
• Staff report 25-0563: Communication from City Attorney regarding MPSC participation since 2022
• Approval of February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (25-0518)
• Public input opportunities via phone and online broadcast

Council Administration Committee

The Council Administration Committee will consider several items including a proposed amendment to the City/DDA parking agreement to remove the fall work session requirement, a resolution to revise the 2025 council calendar, and updates to council rules and newsletter. The City Administrator will also provide updates on special fund guidelines. No final votes are taken at this committee; recommendations may go to the full City Council.