Battle Creek public meetings in 2025

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

The Neighborhood Planning Council 11 meeting scheduled for the last Wednesday of the month has been cancelled. No items are on the agenda for discussion.

Sustainable BC Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the city's sustainability plan and 2025 achievements. The session includes a presentation from the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council and a review of environmental grants.

• Presentation by Doug McLaughlin and Bela Ballez of the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates
• Review of 2025 City sustainability achievements
• Updates on the Sustainability Plan following GHS Inventory
• Discussion of 2026 Clean Water Calendar distributions

The Sustainable BC Committee approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during this session. The meeting adjourned at 2:29 pm.

• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

The provided agenda indicates there is no meeting. The document contains only procedural boilerplate for the Northeast Planning Council #4.

Planning Commission

The Battle Creek Planning Commission held a public hearing on two rezoning petitions and reviewed the Capital Improvement Program for FY 2027‑2032. Commissioners voted to recommend disapproval of rezoning request #PRZ25‑0006 for the Riverside Golf Club and Banquet Center at 245 E Columbia Ave. The commission also considered a petition to rezone five parcels along 6 Mile Rd from B‑2 Regional Commercial to MFR High‑Density Multiple‑Family districts. The Capital Improvement Program was presented for discussion but no formal action was recorded.

• Rezoning petition #PRZ25‑0006 for five parcels on 6 Mile Rd (12671, 12601, 12535, 12401 6 Mile Rd and 5500 Dahlia Dr) from B‑2 Regional Commercial to MFR High‑Density Multiple‑Family
• Rezoning petition #PRZ25‑0006 for Riverside Golf Club and Banquet Center at 245 E Columbia Ave proposing I‑1 Light Industrial, B‑2 Regional Commercial, B‑1 Corridor Commercial, B‑2 Regional Commercial, and T‑3 Neighborhood Commercial districts; commission voted to recommend disapproval
• Review of the Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2027‑2032 (FY26‑FY31) presented for discussion
• Public comments on the rezoning proposals and housing needs
• Commissioner motions and roll vote approving the disapproval recommendation

The commission voted to approve rezoning request #PRZ25-0006, changing six parcels along M‑66 to an MFR high‑density multiple‑family residential district. It also approved a recommendation to send the 2027‑2032 Capital Improvement Plan to the City Commission for review. Finally, the commission adopted the 2026 meeting dates and deadline schedule.

• Approved rezoning of six parcels to MFR district (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved recommendation to City Commission for the 2027‑2032 Capital Improvement Plan (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates and deadline schedule (all in favor, none opposed)

Civil Service

The Battle Creek Civil Service Commission will consider authorizing the Human Resource Director to begin the promotional testing process for a Fire Training Officer. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, oath of office, petitions, reports, unfinished and new business, public comments, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Authorize Human Resource Director to start promotional testing for Fire Training Officer

The Civil Service Commission approved authorizing the HR Director to begin the Fire Training Officer promotional process after the current officer returned to suppression duties. The motion, made by Commissioner McCoy and supported by Commissioner Claggett, passed with all members in favor and none opposed.

• Authorized HR Director to initiate Fire Training Officer promotional process (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation

The Economic Development Corporation will meet to elect its president, vice president, and secretary. The board will also receive participant updates regarding economic development.

• Election of Tom Beuchler as President
• Election of Anmar Achu as Vice President
• Election of Ted Dearing as Secretary

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

The provided agenda for the Central Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC 3) states there is no meeting. The document contains only procedural boilerplate.

Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners

The Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners will approve the 2026 budget and schedule quarterly meetings for March, June, September, and December. The agenda includes reviewing projects like the Kalamazoo River Restoration and discussing MS4 permit requirements.

• Approval of 2026 budget
• Approval of 2026 meeting dates
• Kalamazoo River Restoration Project
• Review of MS4 Permit Requirements
• Tree planting on Jackson Street

The Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners approved the 2026 budget and 2026 meeting dates, both unanimously. Project updates included completion of river surveys, tree planting, and a scrap tire collection event. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 10 - Lakeview west

The Neighborhood Planning Council #10 meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025, at Lakeview Senior Living has been cancelled. The agenda lists no items for decision.

• Cancelled meeting
• Key Stone Lake apartments presentation (proposed)
• Police report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award
• Lakeview School District report

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

The agenda for the December 8, 2025, meeting of the North Central Neighborhood Planning Council #2 states there is no meeting.

Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale

The agenda for the December 8, 2025, meeting of the Urbandale Neighborhood Planning Council 5 states there is no meeting.

Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin

The Council will hear reports from the Police Department, Planning Department/Neighborhood Services, the Beautiful Battle Creek Award committee, and Battle Creek Public Schools. It will consider membership renewals and new members, discuss any old or new business, and accept comments from members and the public. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services City Staff report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award presentation
• Membership renewals and new members
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

The Neighborhood Planning Council voted to approve the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Cindy Fritz, seconded by Ryan Hoaglin-Jackson, and carried. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting. The council announced upcoming guest speakers for future meetings.

• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

Goguac Lake Board

The Goguac Lake Board will approve the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes and review the quarterly financial reports. It will discuss the Progressive AE 2025 monitoring and vegetation‑treatment activities, including plant surveys and water‑quality monitoring. The board will also address goose management and confirm the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approval of September 11, 2025 minutes
• Quarterly financial reports
• Progressive AE 2025 monitoring/vegetation treatment activities – plant surveys, water‑quality monitoring
• Goose management
• 2026 meeting dates: March 12, June 11, September 10, December 10

The board approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes and the December 4, 2025 financial report unanimously. It voted to make Goose Management not a Goguac Lake Board priority for the current assessment period. The board also approved the 2026 meeting dates unanimously.

• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (all yes)
• Approved December 4, 2025 financials (all yes)
• Decided Goose Management will not be a GLB priority for this assessment period (no vote recorded)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (all yes)

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The council will receive reports from the Police Department, Planning Department, and Battle Creek Public Schools.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services City Staff Report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

Civil Service

The Civil Service Commission will certify the 2025 Fire Captain eligibility list and approve two candidates, Brendon Caid and Ryan Johnson, for fire captain positions. It will also authorize the Human Resource Department to facilitate the 202 6 Lieutenant promotional process and approve the 2026 commission schedule. Additionally, the commission will vote to remove Candidate #11, Jarvion Franklin, from the 2025 Firefighter Eligibility List, with a public hearing on his removal.

• Certification of the 2025 Fire Captain Eligibility List
• Certification of two candidates – Brendon Caid and Ryan Johnson – for fire captain
• Authorize the Human Resource Department to facilitate the 202 6 Lieutenant Promotional process
• Approval of the 2026 Civil Service Commission schedule
• Removal of Candidate #11, Jarvion Franklin, from the 2025 Firefighter Eligibility List (public hearing)

The commission unanimously approved the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It denied Mr. Franklin’s appeal to be reinstated on the 2025 Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List. It also denied his request for a second physical exam by a medical doctor. The motion passed with all commissioners voting yes and none opposed.

• Approved September 22, 2025 Civil Service Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Denied reinstatement of Mr. Franklin on 2025 Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List (unanimous)
• Denied request for a second physical exam by a medical doctor for Mr. Franklin (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

The Northeast Planning Council will convene to review reports from the Police Department, Code Compliance, and the Battle Creek Area Transportation Study. The meeting includes updates from various city commissions and committees, such as Beautiful Battle Creek and the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Police Department Report
• Code Compliance Report and Community Development
• Battle Creek Area Transportation Study (BCATS)
• Zoning Board of Appeals Report
• Planning Commission Report

Technical Review Committee

The committee will review updates regarding a rate study, pump stations, and the Hickory Hills project. Members will also discuss the O-2 Edgebrook Capital Improvement and establish the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Rate Study Update
• Hickory Hills Update
• Pump Station Update
• O-2 Edgebrook Capital Improvement
• Approval of 8/12/2025 minutes

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the 8/12/2025 meeting without opposition. It also approved Stantec as the vendor for the 2025 rate study, again with no opposition. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Agenda approved (0 opposed)
• Minutes from 8/12/2025 approved (0 opposed)
• Stantec approved as rate‑study vendor (0 opposed)

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

The Central Neighborhood Planning Council will convene to receive staff reports, including a Police Department update and code reports. Committee updates will cover the commissioner, local school districts, membership changes, the Beautiful Battle Creek Award, business activities, and the Place Making Committee. No specific resolutions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Police Department staff report
• Code reports
• Commissioner report
• Battle Creek Public Schools and Lakeview School Districts report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award nominations

The Neighborhood Planning Council did not have a quorum, so no agenda items were approved, denied, or tabled. Staff reports covered holiday shopping safety, yard‑waste pickup, and an upcoming housing meeting. No new business was adopted and the next meeting was scheduled for January 8, 2026.

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular neighborhood planning meeting. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for action.

The North Central Neighborhood Planning Council #2 adopted the meeting agenda by common consent with a unanimous vote. The council also approved the prior meeting minutes by common consent, again unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Battle Creek Historic District Commission will consider three items: a petition for a Certificate of Appropriateness to add a 12‑by‑16‑foot sunroom to the rear of the house at 40 Ann Ave; a petition for a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove a tee from the rear of the building at 66 W Michigan Ave to protect its foundation; and a Quarterly Administrative Approval Report.

• H19-25 – Certificate of Appropriateness for a 12’ × 16’ sunroom at 40 Ann Ave (Parcel #3560-00-037-0)
• H20-25 – Certificate of Appropriateness to remove a tee at 66 W Michigan Ave (Parcel #0258-00-045-0)
• Quarterly Administrative Approval Report

The Historic District Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a sunroom addition at 40 Ann Ave (H19-25). It also unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 66 E Michigan Ave (H20-25). The October 13, 2025 meeting minutes were approved without opposition.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 40 Ann Ave (H19-25) – unanimous
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 66 E Michigan Ave (H20-25) – unanimous
• Approved October 13, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous

Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale

The Urbandale Neighborhood Planning Council will hold its regular meeting at Christ United Methodist Church. Council members will hear a police report, a guest speaker, and committee updates on school, code, food pantry, library, and nominations. The council will also consider nominations for the Beautiful Battle Creek Award. No specific policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Police Report
• Guest Speaker
• Committee Reports (School, Code, Food Pantry, Library, Nominating)
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award/Nominations
• Public Service Comments from Commissioners

The minutes contain only numeric codes and placeholders without any clear actions, votes, approvals, or denials. No concrete decisions were documented.

Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin

The council will meet to receive reports from the Police Department, Planning Department, and Battle Creek Public Schools. The agenda consists of procedural items and general reports.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services City Staff Report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

The council approved the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes. Members accepted the nominated officer slate of Chair James Moreno, Vice‑Chair Yvonne Powell, and Secretary Cindy Fritz. The council also approved the proposed addresses at 37 E Kingman, 54 Inn Road, and 31 Stiles.

• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted officer slate: Chair James Moreno, Vice‑Chair Yvonne Powell, Secretary Cindy Fritz (motion carried)
• Approved proposed addresses: 37 E Kingman, 54 Inn Road, 31 Stiles (motion approved)

Dickman Road BID

The Dickman Road Business Improvement District Board will vote on approving the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes and the FY 2025 preliminary year‑end and FY 2026 interim financials. Old business includes updates on the Motorola Command/Central Aware Safety Hub and the Field of Flight pilot and dealer invoices. New business items are a $8,400 reimbursement request for the 2025 Field of Flight dealership sponsorship, a proposal for KBW Consort banners, and a law‑enforcement update.

• Approve minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting (action required)
• Approve FY 2025 preliminary year‑end and FY 2026 interim financials through Oct 31, 2025 (action required)
• Reimburse Field of Flight dealership sponsorship: $600 pilot invoice + $200 per fleet vehicle for 6 dealerships (total $8,400)
• Consider KBW Consort banner proposal (refer to banner sales sheet/quote)
• Receive law‑enforcement update, including Motorola Command/Central Aware Safety Hub status

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

The meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and standing reports. No specific decisions or new business items are listed on the agenda.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services City Staff Report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

The council approved the agenda additions and deletions and ratified the previous meeting minutes. Membership terms for three members were approved. A motion to combine the November and December meetings into a single session on December 10 at 7 p.m. was adopted. The Beautiful Battle Creek Award nomination was approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda additions/deletions (motion passed)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved Beautiful Battle Creek Award nomination (motion passed)
• Approved membership renewals for Andrew Duke, Fran O’Neil, Larry O’Neil (motion passed)
• Combined November and December meetings; set next meeting for Dec 10 2025 at 7 p.m. (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Lakeview Downtown Development Authority

The Lakeview Downtown Development Authority will review interim financials for Fiscal Year 2026 and discuss amendments to its by-laws. The board will also receive updates on the Development and TIF Plan and various commercial projects.

• Swearing in of Clerk Amanda Zimmerlin
• Proposed amendment to the By Laws
• Review of Fiscal Year 2026 interim financials
• Project updates for the Mall, Jack in the Box, and LDDA Development and TIF Plan

The Lakeview Downtown Development Authority approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. The board unanimously adopted the revised TIFA Schedule and the proposed amendment to the authority’s bylaws. The meeting was then adjourned without public comments.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved Revised TIFA Schedule as presented (unanimously)
• Approved amended bylaws adding a City Commission representative (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:11 pm (unanimously)

Sustainable BC Committee

The Sustainable BC Committee will approve the meeting minutes and receive reports on recent environmental programs, including scrap tire recycling and tree‑planting efforts. Members will discuss updates to the city’s Sustainability Plan and new goals. The agenda also announces upcoming events such as a Styrofoam collection on November 1 and a county scrap‑tire collection on October 27.

• Approval of minutes (presenter: Darcy Schmitt, Planning)
• Environmental program updates: 2025 Sustainability Goals, 13.46 tons of scrap tires recycled, tree planting with volunteers and partners
• Upcoming City of Battle Creek Styrofoam event: November 1, 9‑11 am at DPW
• Upcoming County scrap‑tire collection: October 27, 12 pm‑5 pm in Tekonsha
• Sustainability Plan update pending after GHS inventory discussion on October 21

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the October 25 meeting, with the motion moved by Keona Ackley and seconded by Kristopher Martin. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting included a presentation by Darcy Schmitt on land‑use planning, brownfield redevelopment, and green‑space goals. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved October 25 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority Board will approve the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting and review the FY 2026 interim financials. An action item will determine the debt status for the 80 W. Michigan property. The board will also receive updates on several development projects, including Gull Lake Distilling Company and multiple parking lot and structure plans.

• Approve minutes from July 28, 2025 (action required)
• Review FY 2026 interim financials (action required)
• Determine debt for 80 W. Michigan (action required)
• Project update: Gull Lake Distilling Company
• Project updates: Jackson Street parking lot, Hamblin Ave. parking structure, Van Buren parking lot, Kellogg Co acquisition

The Downtown Development Authority Board approved the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The board also unanimously approved the FY 2026 interim financials, noting they are subject to change pending audit. No other motions were adopted; the board discussed debt issues and project updates before adjourning.

• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 interim financials (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 4:42 pm (motion without formal vote)

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

The Northeast Planning Council #4 will hear reports from the Police Department, Code Compliance and Community Development, the Battle Creek Area Transportation Study, and the Calhoun County Land Bank. It will also receive updates from the City Commission and several external commissions, including the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Commission. The meeting includes old business, new business, and a period for public comments.

The council postponed approval of the meeting minutes until all members receive them. Members received updates on crime statistics, housing initiatives, and upcoming community events. No formal votes or approvals were recorded during the session.

Neighborhood Planning Council 10 - Lakeview west

The Neighborhood Planning Council will meet to review police reports, committee updates, and special presentations on local housing developments.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Police Report
• Committee Reports (Membership, Beautiful Battle Creek Award, Lakeview School District, Woodland Park)
• Special Presentation: Keystone Lake apartments building plans
• Comments for the Good of the Order

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular neighborhood planning meeting. No specific legislative actions, contracts, or projects are listed for decision.

The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved the prior minutes by unanimous consent. Nominations for the Beautiful Battle Creek awards were voted in unanimously. A motion to adjourn the meeting passed unanimously.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (common consent)
• Beautiful Battle Creek award nominations approved (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a neighborhood planning council meeting. No specific legislative actions, contracts, or proposals are listed.

The provided minutes consist of coded entries without readable text. No specific actions, approvals, denials, or votes are identifiable. Therefore, no substantive decisions can be reported from this meeting.

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular meeting. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for action.

The council could not approve the meeting minutes because a quorum was not present. The introduction of a rezoning for the Riverside Golf Course area was voted down. Residents will discuss preferred housing types at a meeting on October 14. A Project Connect Health Fair & Veterans Affairs Stand‑down is scheduled for October 17.

• Minutes not approved (no quorum)
• Rezoning Riverside Golf Course area introduction voted down

Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin

The Neighborhood Planning Council will follow its standard agenda, including a call to order, attendance, and approval of previous minutes. Staff and committee reports will be presented from the Police Department, Planning Department, Beautiful Battle Creek Award, membership updates, commissioners, and Battle Creek Public Schools. The council will consider any old and new business items and will open the floor for member and public comments.

The council approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the Beautiful Battle Creek designation for Trinity Lutheran Church at 2055 E Columbia Ave. The council also created a nominating committee to select candidates for chair, vice‑chair and secretary positions at the November meeting.

• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Beautiful Battle Creek designation for Trinity Lutheran Church at 2055 E Columbia Ave (motion approved)
• Formed nominating committee (Cindy Fritz, Pat Schellenberger, Yvonne Powell) for officer elections (motion passed)

Election Commission

The Battle Creek City Election Commission will meet to review the consolidation of precincts 7 and 18. The body will also review and approve precinct legal descriptions and the renumbering of precincts.

• Consolidation of Precincts 7 & 18
• Review and approval of precinct legal descriptions
• Renumbering of precincts

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

The Neighborhood Planning Council 11 for Lakeview East will meet to review committee reports, including updates from the Police and Planning Departments, and consider the Beautiful Battle Creek Award. The meeting will also include public comments and a discussion of old and new business.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services staff report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award
• Membership renewals and new members
• Public comments

The council approved the agenda additions and deletions, and ratified the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. It also approved the October Beautiful Battle Creek Award house location at 310 E. Hamilton Ln and nominated Ace Hardware at 30 E Columbia Ave Suite A as the October business. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda additions/deletions (motion passed)
• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved October award house location: 310 E. Hamilton Ln (motion passed)
• Approved October award business nomination: Ace Hardware, 30 E Columbia Ave Suite A (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met on September 24, 2025 and approved rezoning request #PRZ25-0005 for five parcels on Main St and Bartlett St, changing their zoning from T‑3 Neighborhood Commercial to T‑4 Downtown Commercial District. The commission also approved text amendment #A2-25 to Chapter 1263 (Signs) to allow larger signs in the Motor Mile area. The agenda included a review of the Capital Improvement Program for FY26‑FY31, though no new projects were adopted. Public comments were recorded opposing the Riverside Golf Course conditional rezoning.

• Rezoning #PRZ25-0005 for parcels 120 Main St (8040-00-107-0), 37 Bartlett St (8040-00-085-0), 33 Bartlett St (8040-00-086-0), 29 Bartlett St (8040-00-087-0), 112 Main St (8040-00-104-0) to T‑4 Downtown Commercial District
• Text amendment #A2-25 to Chapter 1263 (Signs) permitting larger signs in the Motor Mile (W Dickman Rd. area)
• Review of Capital Improvement Program FY26‑FY31 for potential new projects
• Public comments opposing the Riverside Golf Course conditional rezoning
• Approval of July 23, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission voted to recommend disapproval of rezoning request #PRZ25-0006 for 245 E Columbia Ave, with all members in favor and none opposed. The motion was made by Commissioner Godfrey, seconded by Commissioner Ward Gray, and approved unanimously. Earlier, the commission approved the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes and corrected the parcel number in the rezoning motion. The board also reviewed the FY26‑FY31 Capital Improvement Program but took no further action.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Corrected parcel number in rezoning motion (approved)
• Recommended disapproval of rezoning request #PRZ25-0006 (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

The council will meet to receive reports from city departments and commissions. The agenda consists of procedural items and standing reports.

• Police Department Report
• Code Compliance and Community Development Report
• Battle Creek Area Transportation Study (BCATS) report
• Calhoun County Land Bank report
• Reports from Zoning, Planning, and Housing Boards of Appeal

The council reported that no one received the June city report and reviewed compliance issues. Members discussed a Riverside Community Center rezoning request, possible public‑transport schedule changes, and ways to grow council membership. Upcoming community events and a fundraiser were also announced. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

The Central Neighborhood Planning Council will convene at Trinity Methodist Church to receive staff reports, including the Police Department and Code reports. The council will also hear committee updates such as the Commissioner Report, school district reports, the Beautiful Battle Creek Award, and the Place Making Committee. Public and guest comments will be taken, and the meeting will follow standard procedural steps.

• Police Department staff report
• Code reports
• Commissioner Report
• Battle Creek Public Schools and Lakeview School District reports
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award discussion

The council could not approve the previous meeting minutes because there was no quorum. Police and code staff presented reports on a homeless encampment, a recent shooting, and neighborhood maintenance issues. Commissioners discussed the upcoming city manager start date and the proposed Riverside Golf Course rezoning, but no actions or votes were taken.

Goguac Lake Board

The Goguac Lake Board will consider the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes and a quarterly financial report. It will discuss the Progressive AE 2025 monitoring and vegetation treatment program, including plant surveys and water quality monitoring. The agenda also includes a discussion on goose management, public comment, and board member comments.

• Approval of June 5, 2025 minutes
• Quarterly Financial Report
• Progressive AE 2025 monitoring/vegetation treatment activities – Plant surveys, WQ monitoring
• Goose Management
• Public Comment

The board unanimously approved the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the September 11, 2025 financial report. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 11, 2025 financials (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 10 - Lakeview west

The Neighborhood Planning Council will conduct its regular agenda items, including reports and announcements. The council will hear a special presentation from a representative of Key Stone Lake apartments about the apartments' building plans. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Special Presentation: Representative from Key Stone Lake apartments regarding their building plans

Airport Advisory Board

The Battle Creek Airport Advisory Board will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 11 and June 12, 2025 regular meetings. The board will hear an update from airport staff. The meeting will also include a period for public comment before adjourning.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from June 12, 2025 meeting
• Airport staff update
• Public comment

Zoning Board of Appeals

The September 9, 2025, meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was cancelled because no petitions were submitted for review.

Civil Service

The Battle Creek Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear an appeal from a candidate removed from the 2025 Entry-Level Firefighter Eligibility List, and conduct routine business. No new ordinances, contracts, or fee changes are listed on the agenda.

• Appeal hearing for candidate removed from 2025 Entry-Level Firefighter Eligibility List

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. Commissioners accepted Commissioner Flores's resignation notice. The commission voted to let Mr. Jarvion Franklin retake his psychological evaluation within 25 days, to meet with HR and the City Attorney to select a provider, and to temporarily remove him from the eligibility list pending the result.

• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion allowing Mr. Franklin to retake psychological evaluation within 25 days, to meet with HR and City Attorney to select a provider, and to temporarily remove him from the eligibility list (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific decisions, proposals, or new business items are listed.

The North Central Neighborhood Planning Council #2 adopted its agenda unanimously. The council also approved the meeting minutes by common consent. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during this meeting.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (common consent)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review a petition from Grace Health to demolish a 1885 building at 160 N Washington Ave. for additional parking. Staff recommends denial, citing failure to meet demolition standards under local historic preservation rules.

• Petition H16-25: Grace Health requests Notice to Proceed for demolition of 160 N Washington Ave. (built 1885)
• Staff recommends denial of demolition request due to failure to meet historic preservation standards
• Petition H15-25: Monty Bishop seeks approval for a new 6-foot white vinyl fence at 211 NE Capital Ave
• August 11, 2025 meeting minutes approved unanimously

The commission approved the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting, with all members voting in favor. The commission also approved the Certificate of Appropriateness petition (H16-25) for Grace Health to demolish the main building at 160 N Washington Ave, with a vote of four in favor and one opposed.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved H16-25 demolition petition for 160 N Washington Ave (4-1)

Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a neighborhood planning council meeting. No specific decisions, proposals, or projects are listed for this session.

The Neighborhood Planning Council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. The council also unanimously approved the Beautiful Battle Creek nomination for the residence at 47 Mauer Drive. No other policy actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Beautiful BC nomination for 47 Mauer Drive (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular neighborhood planning council meeting. No specific legislative actions, contracts, or project proposals are listed.

The council approved the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved an amendment to Section 1262.02 of the Landscaping and Screening code to include single‑ and two‑family residences. It also approved a Hero Award for the Post Foundation mowing crew.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to Section 1262.02 landscaping (motion by Cindy Fritz, seconded by Pam Geleff, carried)
• Approved Hero Award for Post Foundation mowing crew (motion by Cindy Fritz, seconded by Pat Schelenberger, passed)

Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners

The body is meeting to discuss ongoing water projects, upcoming community cleanup events, and grant statuses. The session includes updates on river restoration and emergency spill response planning.

• Kalamazoo River Restoration Project
• Tree planting on Jackson Street (Sept. 13)
• Scrap Tire Event at Department of Public Works (Sept. 24)
• Electronics and Polystyrene #6 Event at Department of Public Works (Nov. 1)
• MDNR Urban Forestry Grant awarded

The Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the session consisted of project updates, grant status reports, and discussion of upcoming events. The next meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes

City Commission Travel Expense Committee

The City Commission Travel Expense Committee is meeting to discuss a travel expense request for Commissioner Paige Katsarsky-Smith. The request is for attendance at the National League of Cities 2025 City Summit.

• Travel expense request for Commissioner Katsarsky-Smith for the National League of Cities 2025 City Summit totaling $2,847.46

The committee approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 Travel Expense Committee meeting with all members voting yes. The committee also approved travel expenses of $3,007.65 for Commissioner Paige Katsarsky‑Smith to attend the National League of Cities 2025 City Summit, with all members voting yes.

• Approved July 1, 2025 Travel Expense Committee minutes (all yes, none opposed)
• Approved travel expense $3,007.65 for Commissioner Katsarsky‑Smith (all yes, none opposed)

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

The Neighborhood Planning Council 11 (Lakeview East) will convene its regular meeting at Chapel Hill Church. The published agenda lists only procedural and boilerplate items—approval of minutes, routine reports, and public comment—with no ordinances, contracts, or decisions scheduled.

The council approved the agenda additions and deletions, and ratified the June 25 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the September Beautiful Battle Creek Award house at 537 Riverside Dr and selected the Miller Foundation at 310 Wahwahtaysee Way as the award business. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda additions/deletions (motion passed)
• Approved June 25 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved September award house at 537 Riverside Dr (motion passed)
• Approved Miller Foundation at 310 Wahwahtaysee Way as September award business (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a request to rezone a downtown area to a commercial district and proposed amendments to the city's sign code. The body will also discuss flexibility for sign sizes in the Motor Mile area.

• Rezoning Request #PRZ25-0005: Area bounded by Jay St, Main St, Bartlett St, and Willis St from T-3 Neighborhood Commercial to T-4 Downtown Commercial
• Text Amendment #A2-25: Changes to Chapter 1263 (Signs) regarding sign size flexibility in the Motor Mile (W Dickman Rd to McCamly St S)
• Text Amendment #A2-25: Formatting updates to the sign regulations chart for readability

The commission approved the rezoning request #PRZ25-0005, changing five parcels from T‑3 Neighborhood Commercial to T‑4 Downtown Commercial District, with the conditions outlined in the staff report. The commission also approved text amendment #A2-25 to Chapter 1263 (Signs) correcting scribner errors. The July 23, 2025 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved rezoning of parcels at 120 Main St., 37 Bartlett St., 33 Bartlett St., 29 Bartlett St., and 112 Main St. to T‑4 Downtown Commercial District (all in favor)
• Approved text amendment #A2-25 to Chapter 1263 (Signs) with correction of scribner errors (all in favor)
• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)

City Manager Performance Evaluation Committee

The City Manager Performance Evaluation Committee will meet to discuss the employment contract for Amanda E. Zimmerlin. Ms. Zimmerlin was conditionally appointed as City Manager by the City Commission on August 12, 2025.

• Proposed base salary of $190,000.00 per year for Amanda E. Zimmerlin
• Proposed 5% salary increase after six months of employment
• Proposed $500.00 per month car allowance
• Proposed 10% base salary contribution to 457 savings retirement plan
• Proposed employment start date of October 6, 2025

Sustainable BC Committee

The committee discussed updates on environmental programs, including tree planting initiatives and upcoming waste disposal events. Members reviewed the status of various grants and discussed potential updates to the Sustainability Plan following GHS Inventory results.

• Presentation by Austin Steele on planting fruit trees in local neighborhood parks
• Awarded tree grant through Kalamazoo River Watershed Council for 93 trees along Kalamazoo River
• Awarded Michigan DNR Urban and Community Forestry Grant with Leila Arboretum
• Scheduled HHW and Electronic events for Sept 15 at Marshall Fairgrounds and Oct 13 at Bailey Park
• Contract awarded to Lawson Printers for the 2026 Clean Water Calendar

The Sustainable BC Committee approved the July 28 meeting minutes, with the motion moved by Dee and supported by Keona; the motion passed. The committee discussed a proposal to plant fruit trees in neighborhood parks but took no action on it. They noted upcoming city events and approved adding J. LaCosse to the committee email list. No other business was addressed.

• Approved July 28 meeting minutes (motion moved by Dee, supported by Keona; passed)
• Added J. LaCosse to committee email list

Civil Service

The Civil Service Commission will meet to discuss the removal of candidates from the 2025 Entry-Level Firefighter Eligibility List. The meeting includes an appeal hearing for a candidate removed from that list.

• Removal of candidates from 2025 Entry-Level Firefighter Eligibility List
• Appeal hearing for a candidate removed from the 2025 Entry-Level Firefighter Eligibility List

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting. The commission closed the appeal concerning candidate #11’s removal from the 2025 Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List. No other business was taken. The next meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2025.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Closed appeal of candidate #11 removal (no vote recorded)

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

The provided agenda indicates there is no meeting for this date. The document contains only procedural boilerplate for the council's standard meeting structure.

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular meeting. It includes standing items for city staff reports, committee updates, and public comment.

The Neighborhood Planning Council met on August 14, 2025, but no quorum was present, so the minutes were not approved and no official decisions were recorded. Members discussed a possible reinstatement of parts of Chapter 1262 on landscaping and screening, and a city commissioner reported the selection of a new city manager and upcoming fire‑station projects, but none were acted upon. The council adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

Neighborhood Planning Council 10 - Lakeview west

The Neighborhood Planning Council #10 will meet to receive reports from city staff and police. The meeting includes a special presentation regarding building plans for Key Stone Lake apartments.

• Special presentation on Key Stone Lake apartments building plans

Neighborhood Planning Council 10 - Lakeview west

The Lakeview West Neighborhood Planning Council #10 will convene at Lakeview Senior Living to review routine items and receive a special presentation from a representative of Key Stone Lake apartments regarding their building plans. The meeting includes standard procedural items, reports from city staff and committees, and public comments.

• Special presentation: Key Stone Lake apartments building plans

Technical Review Committee

The Intergovernmental Wastewater Technical Review Committee will meet to review a rate study update and pump station status. The body will also discuss the O-2 Edgebrook Capital Improvement project and receive reports from contributing jurisdictions.

• Rate Study update
• Hickory Hills Pump Station Update
• O-2 Edgebrook Capital Improvement
• Approval of 5/13/2025 minutes

The Technical Review Committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting with no opposition. The committee will move forward with Stantec to conduct the 2025 rate study. Kurt Tribbett announced his retirement and Tad McCrumb will replace him on the committee.

• Approved agenda (unanimous, 0 opposed)
• Approved minutes from 5/13/25 meeting (unanimous, 0 opposed)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Battle Creek Zoning Board of Appeals will decide whether to grant a dimensional variance to Seelye Auto Group/Seelye Kia of Battle Creek for a freestanding sign at 791 W Dickman Rd. The request exceeds the 100 sq. ft. maximum allowed under the sign ordinance. Staff recommends approval, citing unusual lot configuration and excessive right-of-way as practical hardships.

• Zoning variance request (PVAR25-0001) for signage at 791 W Dickman Rd., exceeding 100 sq. ft. limit
• Property owner: Mickey Seelye, President of Seelye Auto Group/Seelye Kia of Battle Creek
• Parcel #0052-00-045-0; 70+ feet of MDOT-owned right-of-way between road and lot line
• Public hearing held July 8, 2025; decision postponed to August 12, 2025 meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variance request Z02-25 for a new freestanding sign at 791 W Dickman Road, following staff recommendation. The motion passed with all commissioners in favor and no opposition. The board also approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous roll vote.

• Approved sign variance Z02-25 for 791 W Dickman Road (all in favor)
• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

The North Central Neighborhood Planning Council #2 will convene its regular monthly meeting with only procedural items on the agenda. No decisions, ordinances, or public hearings are scheduled for this session.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider a petition for a Certificate of Appropriateness regarding a new wood fence. The body will also review correspondence from the Calhoun County Land Bank Authority.

• Petition H15-25: 6-foot-tall wood privacy fence at 211 NE Capital Ave

The Historic District Commission approved the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous roll vote. The commission also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness (H15-25) for a 6‑foot white vinyl fence at 211 NE Capital Ave, also by unanimous roll vote. No public comments were recorded.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for fence at 211 NE Capital Ave (all in favor, none opposed)

Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale

The Urbandale Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC 5) will hold its regular monthly meeting at Christ United Methodist Church. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, reports, and public comment periods with no formal decisions or votes scheduled.

The council approved a beginner’s practice disc golf course to be installed at Fell Park. The motion was made by Kristin B., seconded by Cheryl R., and passed with unanimous approval. The council also approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved previous minutes from July 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved beginner’s practice disc golf course at Fell Park (unanimous)
• Nominated Paws and Claws (1370 West Michigan Ave) for Beautiful BC award (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin

The meeting scheduled for August 7, 2025, is listed as 'NO MEETING'. The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate.

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The council will receive reports from the Police Department, Planning Department, and Battle Creek Public Schools.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services City Staff Report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

Local Officers Compensation Committee

The Local Officers Compensation Committee will meet to discuss salaries, expense allowances, and benefits for Battle Creek elected officials. The body is tasked with making these determinations within 45 days of its first meeting in odd-numbered years.

• Nomination of Committee Chair
• Approval of October 9, 2023 minutes
• Discussion of City Commission compensation
• Discussion of City Commission benefits
• Review of City Commission Budget

Sustainable BC Committee

The Sustainable BC Committee will meet to review environmental program updates. The group is scheduled to discuss the 2025 Sustainable BC goals and tasks provided by Patty Hoch-Melluish.

• Discussion of 2025 Sustainable BC Goals/Tasks
• Approval of June 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Planning Department updates
• City Commission updates

The committee approved the June 2025 Sustainable BC Committee minutes. The motion was made by Patty Hoch-Melluish and seconded by Bob Gilbert. No other decisions or actions were taken.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (motion by Patty Hoch-Melluish, seconded by Bob Gilbert)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review a tax increment pass-through agreement for a mixed-use project at 99 W. Michigan. The board is also deciding on a lease renewal for VOCES and reviewing year-end financials.

• Pass-through agreement for Jackson Bean Management, LLC project at 99 W. Michigan
• Lease renewal for VOCES at 520 W. Michigan Avenue for three years (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2028)
• Review of FY 2025 preliminary year-end financials
• Project updates on Gull Lake Distilling Company, Van Buren lot development, and Kellogg Co acquisition

The Downtown Development Authority Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from January 27, 2025. It also unanimously approved the FY 2025 preliminary year‑end budget statement. The Board authorized the Chair to execute a pass‑through agreement with Jackson Bean Management, LLC for 99 West Michigan Avenue. Finally, the Board unanimously approved the corrected VOCES lease renewal.

• Approved January 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 preliminary year‑end budget statement (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to execute pass‑through agreement for 99 West Michigan Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved corrected VOCES lease renewal (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a rezoning request for 26 Harvard Street and a proposed text amendment regarding residential yard groundcover. The body will also consider final approval for a residential development on Helmer Road.

• Rezoning request #PRZ25-0004 for 26 Harvard Street from R2 Two-Family Residential to T-3 Neighborhood Commercial
• Text Amendment #R1-25 to require natural or living groundcover in residential yards
• Final approval request for Petition S08-23: 14 new two-unit buildings (28 total units) at 14188 Helmer Road and abutting vacant property

The commission approved the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved rezoning of 26 Harvard Street to T‑3 Neighborhood Commercial District, contingent on written owner approval. The proposed text amendment to Section 1262.02 of the zoning code was postponed until the October meeting with staff to engage neighborhood planning councils. Finally, the commission approved the Planned Unit Residential Development at 14188 Helmer Road, allowing 14 new two‑unit buildings (28 units) with staff‑recommended conditions.

• Approved June 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RPRZ25-0004 for 26 Harvard St to T‑3 with conditions (unanimous)
• Postponed text amendment #R1-25 to Section 1262.02 until October meeting, staff to consult neighborhood councils (unanimous)
• Approved Planned Unit Residential Development petition #S08-23 at 14188 Helmer Rd, 14 two‑unit buildings (28 units) with conditions (unanimous)

Lakeview Downtown Development Authority

The Lakeview Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review preliminary year-end financials and discuss mall developments. The board is expected to take action on the 2025 Amendment to the LDDA Development and TIF Plan for subsequent City Commission approval.

• Action item: LDDA Development and TIF Plan (2025 Amendment)
• Review of Fiscal Year 2025 preliminary year-end financials
• Discussion on Mall and Related Development
• FY 2025 Revenue: $3,169,980.17
• FY 2025 Expenses: $2,857,312.73

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a resolution to move the Lakeview Downtown Development Authority (LDDA) Development and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan to the City Commission for formal approval in early October. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Advanced LDDA Development and TIF Plan to City Commission by adopting resolution (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

The agenda for the July 16, 2025, meeting is marked as 'NO MEETING'. The document contains only procedural boilerplate.

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will conduct show cause hearings regarding orders to repair two residential properties. The board will also review minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting.

• Show cause hearing for 604 Capital Ave NE (Issue #EN25-04835 Order to Repair)
• Show cause hearing for 122 Burnham St. W (Issue #EN25-05329 Order to Repair)

The Board approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It extended the repair deadline for 604 Capital Ave NE to October 14, 2025. It also extended the repair deadline for 122 Burnham St. W to September 16, 2025 after a 2‑1 vote, while a separate request to extend that deadline to October 14, 2025 was not supported.

• Approved June 18, 2025 Board of Appeals minutes
• Extended repair deadline for 604 Capital Ave NE to 10/14/2025 (motion affirmed)
• Extended repair deadline for 122 Burnham St. W to 09/16/2025 (motion passed, 2‑1)
• Motion to extend 122 Burnham St. W deadline to 10/14/2025 failed (no support)

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to conduct show cause hearings regarding orders to repair two residential properties. The board will also review minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting.

• Show cause hearing for 604 Capital Ave NE (Issue #EN25-04835 Order to Repair)
• Show cause hearing for 122 Burnham St. W (Issue #EN25-05329 Order to Repair)

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular neighborhood planning meeting. No specific decisions, proposals, or action items are listed.

The North Central Neighborhood Planning Council did not have a quorum, so no motions were voted on. The council reviewed reports from the Police Department, Neighborhood Services, and Grace Health. Members discussed Grace Health's plan to demolish 175 North Washington and consider a green space, but no decision was made. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 11, 2025.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider two petitions for property alterations. The body will review a request for a new vinyl fence and a request to remove an ADA ramp.

• Petition H13-25: Construction of a 6-foot tall white vinyl fence at 94 Walter Ave
• Petition H14-25: Removal of an ADA ramp at 200 NE Capital Ave

The Historic District Commission approved the petition to remove the ADA ramp at 200 NE Capital Ave, requiring the support rail to be rebuilt to match the existing cedar‑shake barrier. The motion passed with all commissioners in favor and none opposed. The commission denied a petition for a vinyl fence at 94 Walter Ave, with all commissioners opposing the motion. No public comments were recorded.

• Approved removal of ADA ramp at 200 NE Capital Ave, subject to rebuilding support rail (all in favor, none opposed)
• Denied vinyl fence petition at 94 Walter Ave (none in favor, all opposed)

Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular neighborhood planning meeting. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for action.

The Neighborhood Planning Council unanimously approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. The council also approved the nomination of 76 Broadway Blvd for the Beautiful BC award. No other motions were decided.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Beautiful BC nomination for 76 Broadway Blvd (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

The agenda for the Central Neighborhood Planning Council meeting on July 10, 2025, explicitly states there is no meeting.

Neighborhood Planning Council 10 - Lakeview west

The Neighborhood Planning Council 10 will meet to receive reports from city staff and police. The meeting includes a special presentation regarding building plans for Key Stone Lake apartments.

• Building plans presentation from Key Stone Lake apartments representative

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two dimensional variance requests. One involves a request for a sign exceeding size limits at a car dealership, and the other concerns a front-yard setback for a structure on Goguac Lake.

• Variance request for a freestanding sign of approximately 412.25 sq. ft. at 791 W Dickman Road (limit is 100 sq. ft.)
• Variance request for a 30-foot front-yard setback for an existing shed/cabana at 912 SW Capital Avenue
• Approval of February 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals reviewed a sign variance request for 791 W Dickman Rd. and a front‑yard setback variance for 912 SW Capital Ave. Staff recommended denying the sign variance, citing no practical difficulty. The minutes do not show a board vote or final action on either request.

Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin

The agenda for the July 3, 2025, meeting is marked as 'NO MEETING'. The document contains only procedural boilerplate.

City Commission Travel Expense Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also approved travel expense reimbursements of $1,296.80 for Commissioner Paige Katsarsky‑Smith and $1,418.19 for Commissioner Jessica LaCosse, with all members voting yes and none opposing.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved travel expense $1,296.80 for Commissioner Katsarsky‑Smith (unanimous)
• Approved travel expense $1,418.19 for Commissioner LaCosse (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will deliberate on a request to conditionally rezone five parcels south of W. Columbia Avenue. The proposal aims to create land for light industrial use, single-family and multiple-family housing, and a 27-acre preservation area for a trail connection.

• Rezoning Request #RPRZ25-0002 for parcels between S Helmer Rd. and Stone Jug Road
• Proposed R-1A Single-Family Residential rezoning for 19.6 acres of an unaddressed parcel
• Proposed I-1 Light Industrial rezoning for 61 acres of an unaddressed parcel
• Proposed MFR High Density Multiple-Family rezoning for 15147 S Helmer Rd. (4.75 acres)
• Proposed MFR High Density Multiple-Family rezoning for 15131 S Helmer Rd. (.75 acres)

The commission approved the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. After staff recommendation, the commission voted to approve Rezoning Request #RPRZ25-0002, which conditionally rezones five parcels for mixed industrial, residential and preservation uses. All commissioners present voted in favor; Chairperson Hughes and Commissioner White recused themselves from the rezoning vote.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved conditional rezoning of five parcels (Rezoning Request #RPRZ25-0002) (all in favor, Hughes and White recused)

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

The Neighborhood Planning Council 11 will meet to receive reports from city staff and the police department. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and standing reports.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services City Staff Report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

The council approved agenda changes and the minutes from the May 28 meeting. It nominated 2320 Capital Ave SW as the August Beautiful Battle Creek Award house and selected Marathon Gas Station/C‑Store and Chapel Hill United Methodist Church for July and August award nominations. New members Constance Porter and Judy Warren were voted in, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda additions/deletions (motion passed)
• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Nominated 2320 Capital Ave SW as August Beautiful Battle Creek Award house (motion passed)
• Nominated Marathon Gas Station/C‑Store at 240 E Columbia Ave for July and Chapel Hill United Methodist Church at 157 Chapel Hill Dr. for August award (motion passed)
• Voted in Constance Porter and Judy Warren as new council members (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Sustainable BC Committee

The committee is discussing updates to environmental programs, including volunteer efforts and grant-funded tree plantings. Members are also reviewing potential food composting pilots and updates to the Sustainability Plan.

• Planting of 1,600 trees/shrubs along Jackson St.
• Awarded grants for 10 trees at Claude Evans Park and 93 trees along Kalamazoo River
• Proposed food composting pilot
• Scrap Tire event for residents on September 24 at DPW
• Discussion on adding a commissioner to the Board

The Sustainable BC Committee approved the previous meeting’s minutes after a motion by B. Ploeg and a second by K. Ackley. Members accepted Roger Bosse of the Lions Club as a new committee member. The group voted unanimously to hold in‑person meetings a couple of times per year and scheduled a City Commission representative meeting for Oct 21 at 5 pm.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by B. Ploeg, second by K. Ackley)
• Added new member Roger Bosse (Lions Club)
• Agreed to hold in‑person meetings a couple of times a year (unanimous)
• Scheduled City Commission representative meeting for Oct 21 at 5 pm
• Decided to update the Sustainability Plan to reflect new member
• Agreed to seek additional speakers for future meetings
• Rescheduled DPW Open House to July 30, 2025
• Set photo‑contest deadline to July 31, 2025

Civil Service

The commission will discuss the removal and certification of candidates for the 2025 Entry-Level Firefighter Eligibility List. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a candidate's appeal after being removed from that list.

• Removal of candidates from 2025 Entry-Level Firefighter Eligibility List
• Certification of candidates #11–38 on the 2025 Entry-Level Firefighter Eligibility List
• Public hearing for a candidate appeal regarding removal from the firefighter eligibility list

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting unanimously. It certified candidates #11 through #38 on the 2025 Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List, with all commissioners in favor. The commission also affirmed the removal of candidate #5 from that list, again with no opposition.

• Approved April 30, 2025 minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Certified candidates #11‑38 on 2025 Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List (all in favor, none opposed)
• Affirmed removal of candidate #5 from 2025 Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List (all in favor, none opposed)

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

The council will meet to receive reports from city departments and elected officials. The agenda consists of procedural items and standing reports.

• Police Department Report
• Code Compliance and Community Development Report
• Battle Creek Area Transportation Study (BCATS) Report
• Calhoun County Land Bank Report
• Reports from Zoning, Planning, and Historic District Commissions

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will conduct show cause hearings regarding dangerous buildings. These hearings address specific properties cited for structure fires or police calls.

• Dangerous building hearing: 23 Boardman Ave. (Structure Fire)
• Dangerous building hearing: 243 Parish St. (PD Call)
• Dangerous building hearing: 29 Bowen Ave. (Structure Fire)
• Dangerous building hearing: 31 Inn Rd. (Structure Fire)
• Dangerous building hearings: 166 Grenville St. and 108 Caine (Structure Fires)

The Board of Appeals approved the March 19, 2025 minutes. It affirmed that six properties are dangerous buildings, as recommended by the Building Inspector. Owners were absent for five of the properties; the owner of 243 Parish St. was present and is selling the property.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes
• Affirmed dangerous building status for 23 Boardman Ave.
• Affirmed dangerous building status for 243 Parish St.
• Affirmed dangerous building status for 29 Bowen
• Affirmed dangerous building status for 31 Inn Rd.
• Affirmed dangerous building status for 166 Grenville
• Affirmed dangerous building status for 108 Caine

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular meeting. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for action.

The Central Neighborhood Planning Council met on June 12, 2025, but no quorum was present, so no official actions were taken. Officers presented a police drone proposal and Uproot Market & Eatery gave a community cooperative overview. The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. with the next meeting scheduled for August 14, 2024.

Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners

The Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners are meeting to discuss various environmental projects and grant statuses. The group will review results from recent waste collection events and tree plantings.

• Kalamazoo River Restoration Project update
• March 22 event results: 1,130 lbs polystyrene and 17,397 lbs electronics collected
• April tree plantings on Jackson St. involving 1,600 trees and 170 volunteers
• Forests to MiFaucets Grant via Kalamazoo River Watershed Council for 93 trees/protection
• Pending MDNR Urban Forestry Grant

The meeting approved the agenda and the December 19, 2024 minutes. The group approved enlarging Emmett lift station 37 and removing lift station 38. Two grants were awarded: the Forests to MiFaucet grant with KRWC and the MDNR Urban Forestry Grant. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved December 19, 2024 minutes
• Approved enlargement of Emmett lift station 37
• Approved removal of Emmett lift station 38
• Awarded Forests to MiFaucet grant with KRWC
• Awarded MDNR Urban Forestry Grant

Neighborhood Planning Council 10 - Lakeview west

The Neighborhood Planning Council 10 will meet to receive reports from city staff and police. The meeting includes a special presentation regarding building plans for Key Stone Lake apartments.

• Building plans presentation from Key Stone Lake apartments representative

The Neighborhood Planning Council approved the City Commission new membership resolution for NPC 10, dated June 17 2025. No vote tally was recorded. Officer elections and other items remain pending. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved City Commission new membership resolution for NPC 10 (effective 6/17/2025)

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will meet virtually to review previous minutes and receive an update from airport staff.

• Approval of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Airport staff update

The Airport Advisory Board approved the meeting agenda as presented, with all members voting yes. The board also approved the minutes from the December 12, 2024 meeting, again with unanimous support. No other actions or decisions were taken during the session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Dec 12 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular neighborhood planning meeting. No specific decisions, proposals, or action items are listed.

The North Central Neighborhood Planning Council met on June 9, 2025 but did not have a quorum, so no votes or formal approvals were possible. The agenda was adopted and the meeting was adjourned after a motion by Settles, seconded by Ron. Discussions covered river restoration, a police drone program, and upcoming community events, but no decisions were made.

• Motion to adjourn adopted (Settles motion, Ron seconded)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider a petition for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 50 W Jackson St. The request involves installing two new illuminated wall signs for Grand Valley State University.

• Petition H12-25: Request for two illuminated channel letter signs (approx. 98 sq ft each) at 50 W Jackson St

The commission approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the property at 50 W Jackson St, allowing two new wall signs. Both motions passed with all members in favor and no opposition.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 50 W Jackson St (all in favor, none opposed)

Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale

The agenda for the June 9, 2025, meeting of the Urbandale Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC 5) states there is no meeting.

Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin

The council will meet to receive reports from city staff and the police department. The agenda consists of procedural items and general updates.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services City Staff Report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

The council approved the May 1, 2025 Neighborhood Planning Council minutes. No other motions were taken.

• Approved May 1, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

Goguac Lake Board

The Goguac Lake Board will review quarterly financial reports and monitoring activities. The board is discussing vegetation treatment and plant surveys conducted by Progressive AE 2025, as well as goose management.

• Quarterly Financial Reports
• Progressive AE 2025 monitoring and vegetation treatment activities
• Plant surveys and water quality monitoring
• Goose Management

The Goguac Lake Board approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes and the June 5, 2025 financial report, each by unanimous vote. No other actions were decided; the board discussed vegetation treatment results and a postponed state goose‑control program, but took no votes on those items.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 5, 2025 financial report (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss a request from the City of Battle Creek to rezone a specific parcel along W. Columbia Ave. The body will also review the 2024 Annual Report.

• Rezoning Request #R01-25: Parcel #0619-41-700-0 along W. Columbia Ave. from R-1A Single-Family Residential to I-2 Heavy Industrial
• Review of the 2024 Annual Report

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. It then approved item #R01-25, the rezoning request for the parcel on W Columbia Ave, and sent it to the June 17 City Commission meeting. Both motions passed with all commissioners in favor and no opposition.

• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning request #R01-25 to move to June 17 City Commission meeting (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

This is a routine meeting of the Lakeview East Neighborhood Planning Council 11. The agenda lists only procedural items such as attendance, approval of previous minutes, correspondence, and public comments. No ordinances, contracts, or substantive decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

The council approved the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting. It approved the June Beautiful Battle Creek award properties at 119 Chapel Hill Drive and the Battle Creek Country Club. The council elected Brad Miller as chair, Brenda Bengtsson as vice chair, Amanda Miller as secretary, and Bernard Gladney as backup secretary. It set the meeting schedule to meet in June, take July off, and decide in June about an August meeting.

• Added nominations and summer meetings to agenda (motion passed)
• Approved April 30, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved June award properties: 119 Chapel Hill Drive house and Battle Creek Country Club (motion passed)
• Elected Brad Miller chair, Brenda Bengtsson vice chair, Amanda Miller secretary, Bernard Gladney backup secretary (motion passed)
• Set meeting schedule: meet in June, July off, decide in June on August meeting (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

The Neighborhood Planning Council #4 for Fremont/Verona/McKinley will convene at 7 PM on May 21, 2025, at the First Congregational Church (145 NE Capital Ave). The meeting follows a routine agenda with no specific decisions or discussions listed beyond standard reports and public comments.

The council approved Rebecca Parker for membership on the Northeast Planning Council. A motion to have the city commission expedite the cleanup of the McKinley St. house was introduced and passed. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved Rebecca Parker for council membership
• Passed motion to have city commission expedite McKinley St. house cleanup

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals is meeting to conduct internal organizational business. The agenda focuses on the approval of bylaws and the election of officers.

• Approval of By Laws
• Election of Officers

The Board of Appeals appointed Cody Newman as Chairman and Brandon Upston as Co‑Chairman. It approved revised bylaws that change the annual meeting date to the second Wednesday of April. A proposal to alter term lengths was discussed but not approved and will be referred to the Commission.

• Appointed Cody Newman as Chairman (approved)
• Appointed Brandon Upston as Co‑Chairman (approved)
• Approved bylaws with annual meeting moved to second Wednesday of April (approved)
• Term‑length modification proposal sent to Commission (not approved)

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will hold a meeting on May 13, 2025, to discuss the 2025 Rate Study, which may affect wastewater costs. The agenda also includes updates on pump station and capital improvement projects (O-2 Edgebrook and O-15 Minges Creek), along with reports from contributing jurisdictions and member updates. The committee is expected to approve minutes from prior meetings.

• 2025 Rate Study to be reviewed
• Pump Station Update
• O-2 Edgebrook Capital Improvement project
• O-15 Minges Creek project
• Approval of minutes from Nov 12, 2024, and Feb 11, 2025 meetings

The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 2024 and February 2025 meetings. It also approved a request for proposals to select a rate consultant for new utility rates that will take effect in July 2026. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (0 opposed)
• Approved minutes from 11/12/24 and 2/11/25 (0 opposed)
• Approved RFP for rate consultant for new utility rates effective July 2026 (0 opposed)

Neighborhood Planning Council 10 - Lakeview west

The Westlake/Prairieview Neighborhood Planning Council #10 will hold a routine monthly meeting with standard items such as approval of minutes, police report, and committee updates. A special presentation from a representative of Key Stone Lake apartments regarding their building plans is the featured agenda item.

• Special presentation: Key Stone Lake apartments building plans
• Police report
• City staff report
• Committee reports: Membership, Beautiful Battle Creek Award, Lakeview School District, Woodland Park

The Neighborhood Planning Council did not meet and recorded no attendance. Consequently, no items were approved, denied, or tabled. The next meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2025 at 6 PM at The Lakeview Assisted Living Community, 14661 Helmer Rd S, Battle Creek, MI.

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

This is a routine procedural meeting of the North Central Neighborhood Planning Council. The agenda includes standard items such as approval of minutes, reports from the police department and city staff, committee updates, and public comments. No specific votes, proposals, or budget items are listed.

• Police Department report
• Elected Officials report
• Neighborhood Services report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award update
• Public Comments period

The North Central Neighborhood Planning Council #2 met on May 12, 2025, but a quorum was not present. As a result, the agenda adoption and the approval/amendment of the previous meeting minutes were both tabled. No votes were recorded. The remainder of the meeting consisted of discussion and public comments.

• Agenda adoption tabled (no vote)
• Approval/amendment of minutes tabled (no vote)

Historic District Commission

The commission will comment on three proposed commemorative street designations for portions of Wayne Road, United Way Road, and Battle Creek Avenue, and will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness for an open porch addition at 16 Ann Ave. The designations are forwarded to the City Commission for final action; the porch addition is a routine historic review.

• Commemorative designation for Wayne Road between Hill Brady Road and Clark Road as 'Honorary Makoto Teraura Way' (HDC comments only)
• Commemorative designation for United Way Road between Vanburen Street and Michigan Avenue as 'Ivan Tina Way' (HDC comments only)
• Commemorative designation for a portion of Battle Creek Avenue (detail not provided)
• Petition H11-25 for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 16 Ann Ave: addition of an open porch on the back of the house

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness (H 11-25) for 16 Ann Ave., requiring the homeowner to finish the underside of the new porch and paint the trim and posts. The discussion on commemorative street designations was noted as an information‑gathering item with no vote.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 16 Ann Ave. (H 11-25) with condition to finish underside and paint trim (all in favor, none opposed)

Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale

This is the regular monthly meeting of NPC5. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including call to order, approval of previous minutes, police report, committee reports, and public comments. No specific decisions, proposals, or financial items are listed.

• No specific business items listed

The council approved removing several agenda items after a motion by Fred Bachman. A unanimous vote approved the Beautiful BC nomination for 62 Althea Ave. The city confirmed it will make Share Center the designated emergency shelter. The council also announced a Senior Expo for May 22.

• Motion to strike school/food pantry/library items from agenda approved (motion by Fred Bachman, seconded by David M.)
• Beautiful BC nomination for 62 Althea Ave approved unanimously (motion by Sara S., seconded by Nancy)
• City agreed to make Share Center the designated emergency shelter (no vote count reported)
• Senior Expo scheduled for May 22, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. (announcement, not a vote)

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

This is a procedural meeting of the Central Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC 3) with no specific decisions or public hearings listed. The agenda includes standard reports from the Police Department, Code Enforcement, and committee updates. No new or old business items are detailed.

• Police Department report (officer present)
• Code Reports
• Commissioner and school district updates (Battle Creek Public Schools, Lakeview)
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award (residential/business)
• Place Making Committee report

The council could not approve the April 10, 2025 minutes because no quorum was present. No other items were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting consisted of staff reports, a commissioner update, and guest presentations, but no formal decisions were taken.

Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin

The council will meet to receive reports from the Police and Planning departments and Battle Creek Public Schools. The agenda consists of standard procedural items and general reports.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services City Staff Report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

The council voted to approve the minutes from the April 3, 2025 Neighborhood Planning Council meeting. The motion was made by Cindy Fritz, seconded by Andre Hoaglin-Jackson, and carried. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Civil Service

The Civil Service Commission will consider certifying the 2025 Entry-Level Firefighter Eligibility List and two groups of candidates (1-5 and 6-10) from that list. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Certification of 2025 Entry-Level Firefighter Eligibility List
• Certification of Candidates #1–5 on the 2025 Entry-Level Firefighter Eligibility List
• Certification of Candidates #6–10 on the 2025 Entry-Level Firefighter Eligibility List

The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the April 30 meeting by unanimous vote. HR reported that two candidates were removed from the 2025 Entry Level Firefighters Eligibility List after failing a psychological exam. The commission then certified candidates #11‑38 on the eligibility list, also by unanimous vote. No other business was taken.

• Approved April 30 meeting minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Certified candidates #11‑38 on 2025 Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List (all in favor, none opposed)

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

The Lakeview East Neighborhood Planning Council 11 is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, committee and staff reports from the Police Department and Planning Department, and updates on the Beautiful Battle Creek Award, membership, and Battle Creek Public Schools. No specific rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Reports from Police Department and Planning Department/Neighborhood Services
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award update
• Membership renewals and new members
• Commissioners comments and Battle Creek Public Schools report

Members approved the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes. The council added a nomination‑committee item to the agenda and approved forming a nominating committee composed of Coleen, Bernard and Jan to select a new chair. They also approved removing Al Sklenicka, Sharan Sklenicka, and Chris Becik for lack of attendance while keeping them on the mailing list, and approved the property at 656 Morningside Drive for the Beautiful Battle Creek Award. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Added nomination‑committee item to agenda (motion passed)
• Approved formation of nominating committee with members Coleen, Bernard, Jan (motion passed)
• Approved removal of Al Sklenicka, Sharan Sklenicka, Chris Becik for attendance (motion passed)
• Approved property at 656 Morningside Drive for Beautiful Battle Creek Award (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Sustainable BC Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss 2025 sustainability goals and updates on city energy efficiency activities. Members will review environmental grant statuses and updates to the sustainability plan following GHS Inventory results.

• Tree planting of 1,600 trees/shrubs along Jackson St.
• 10 trees at Claude Evans Park via Battle Creek Community Foundation and Thelma Greer Tree Fund
• 93 trees along Kalamazoo River at the Wastewater Treatment Plant via Forest to MIFaucets
• Pending Michigan DNR Urban and Community Forestry Grant with Leila Arboretum
• Discussion on whether a commissioner should serve on the Board

The committee could not approve the prior meeting minutes because a quorum was not present, so the approval was deferred. No other formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting. The committee discussed upcoming events and sustainability initiatives but did not make any decisions on them.

• Approval of minutes deferred (no quorum)

Downtown Development Authority

The Battle Creek Downtown Development Authority board will consider approving a three-year lease with Gull Lake Distilling Company for the space at 80 W. Michigan Avenue, previously occupied by Torti Taco. The board also will act on the proposed FY2026 budget, which projects a $255,723 use of fund balance, and a Van Buren Lot passthrough resolution. Updates on a transformational brownfield request and the 99 W. Michigan brownfield pass-through are also on the agenda.

• Lease with Gull Lake Distilling Company at 80 W. Michigan Ave – monthly rent $2,766.66, 3-year term with four 3-year renewal options at 5% rent increase each
• FY2026 proposed budget: $5.2M in expenditures, $255,723 deficit use, projected $2.53M fund balance
• Van Buren Lot Passthrough Resolution (action required)
• Project updates: Transformational brownfield request and 99 W. Michigan brownfield pass-through
• Downtown special projects funding: $400,000 for façade improvements, parking security, Brass Band/Symphony support, and misc. business support

The Downtown Development Authority Board approved the FY 2026 budget as presented, with no dissent. It also authorized a lease with Gull Lake Distilling for the 80 West Michigan property and adopted the Van Buren Lot Passthrough Resolution for mixed‑use housing. The meeting minutes, including a correction from a prior meeting, were approved unanimously.

• Approved FY 2026 Budget as submitted (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to execute 80 West Michigan Lease with Gull Lake Distilling (unanimous)
• Approved Van Buren Lot Passthrough Resolution for 190 mixed‑use housing units (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes with Nelson Karre’s correction (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will host a public hearing and consider the adoption of the Lakeview District Subplan of the Master Plan. This subplan focuses on the reinvisioning of the city's commercial corridor.

• Public hearing for the proposed Lakeview District Subplan of the Master Plan
• Proposed adoption of the Lakeview District Subplan of the Master Plan

The commission approved the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. They also approved the Lakeview District Corridor Plan, a component of the Master Plan, with all members voting in favor. No public comments were recorded on the plan. The meeting adjourned at 4:29 p.m.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved Lakeview District Corridor Plan (all in favor, none opposed)

Lakeview Downtown Development Authority

The Lakeview Downtown Development Authority will discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and updates to the Mall Development and TIF Plan. The body is proposing to retain $500,000 in tax capture for future projects, a shift from previously redistributing most funds to other taxing jurisdictions.

• Proposed FY 2026 Budget
• Proposal to retain $500,000 in tax capture for FY 2026
• LDDA Development and TIF Plan updates
• Mall Development project updates
• Approval of January 28, 2025 meeting minutes

The Lakeview Downtown Development Authority board unanimously approved the meeting minutes from January 28, 2025. The board also unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget as presented. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved Jan 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 budget as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Northeast Planning Council #4. The agenda consists primarily of reports from city departments (police, code compliance, transportation) and external bodies (land bank, zoning board, planning commission). No specific decisions, rezonings, or votes are listed; the meeting is largely procedural and informational.

• Police Department Report
• Code Compliance Report and Community Development
• Battle Creek Area Transportation Study (BCATS)
• Calhoun County Land Bank report
• Elected Officials Reports (City Commission)

The council did not approve the March meeting minutes because a quorum was not present. No other actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the session.

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold show cause hearings for two dangerous buildings: 53 Lark St. (structure fire) and 32 Inn Rd. (police call). The board will also consider approval of the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Show cause hearing for 53 Lark St. (structure fire)
• Show cause hearing for 32 Inn Rd. (PD call)
• Approval of March 19, 2025 meeting minutes

The board approved the March 19, 2025 minutes. It affirmed 53 Lark St as a dangerous building. It also affirmed 32 Inn Rd as a dangerous building.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (approved)
• Affirmed 53 Lark St as dangerous building (affirmed)
• Affirmed 32 Inn Rd as dangerous building (affirmed)

Election Commission

The Battle Creek City Election Commission will consider appointments of election inspectors for the May 6, 2025 Special Election, including an Absent Voter Counting Board and up to 45 precinct inspectors. The commission will also vote on rebalancing and consolidating multiple precinct pairs, which affects voting locations and boundaries. Public comments will be heard.

• Appointment of 6 election inspectors for the Absent Voter Counting Board for the May 6, 2025 Special Election
• Appointment of up to 45 Election Day precinct inspectors and Receiving Board members
• Rebalancing of Precincts 6 & 8 and Precincts 15 & 19
• Consolidation of Precincts 2 & 13, 4 & 10, 5 & 20, 6 & 9, 12 & 21, 15 & 17, and 22 & 23

The Election Commission approved the minutes from the October 8, 2024 meeting. It appointed six AV Counting Board inspectors, up to 45 precinct inspectors and six Receiving Board members for the May 5, 2025 special election. The commission voted to rebalance Precincts 6 & 8 and 15 & 19, and to consolidate and renumber several precincts, adopting new legal descriptions. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 8, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed 6 AV Counting Board inspectors for May 5, 2025 election (unanimous)
• Appointed up to 45 precinct inspectors and 6 Receiving Board members for May 5, 2025 election (unanimous)
• Approved rebalancing of Precincts 6 & 8 and 15 & 19 (unanimous)
• Approved consolidation and renumbering of precincts, including renaming Precinct 19 to 9 and Precinct 18 to 10 (unanimous)
• Approved new legal descriptions for consolidated precincts (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular meeting. No specific decisions, proposals, or projects are listed for discussion.

The North Central Neighborhood Planning Council #2 meeting on April 14, 2025 did not have a quorum, so no votes or formal actions were taken. The agenda was adopted by verbal agreement, minutes were corrected, and various correspondence and reports were presented, but no substantive decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will decide on several Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior alterations to properties in local historic districts, including a follow-up on a condition for synthetic shake siding at 263 N Washington Ave, a full rehabilitation at 123 W Manchester St by the Land Bank, and sign installation at 119 W Michigan Ave. Also on the agenda are approvals for fence repair, a lean-to addition, window restoration, and a quarterly administrative report.

• H05-25 (263 N Washington Ave): replacement of deteriorated cedar shake with synthetic TimberCrest shingles
• H06-25 (123 W Manchester St): rehabilitation of home including windows, doors, siding, and soffits by Calhoun County Land Bank
• H07-25 (119 W Michigan Ave): installation of one internally illuminated sign cabinet and two non-illuminated blade signs
• H08-25 (9 Wilkes St): repair of fencing and addition of new gates
• H09-25 (171 W Manchester St): addition of a lean-to style addition, siding repair, roof replacement, window restoration

The commission unanimously approved certificates of appropriateness for six properties in the historic district, covering exterior repairs, window replacements, signage, fencing, and a lean‑to addition. All motions were passed with no opposition. No public comments were received.

• Approved H05-25 for cedar‑shake replacement at 263 N Washington Ave (unanimous)
• Approved H06-25 with conditions for window, door, awning work at 123 W Manchester St (unanimous)
• Approved H07-25 for sign cabinet and blade signs at 119 W Michigan Ave (unanimous)
• Approved H08-25 for fence repair and new gate at 9 Wilkes St (unanimous)
• Approved H09-25 with archaeological preservation condition for lean‑to addition at 171 W Manchester St (unanimous)
• Approved H10-25 for window restorations at 63 N Wood St (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale

This is a standard monthly meeting of the Urbandale Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC 5). The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, police report, committee reports (school, code, food pantry, library, nominating), a guest speaker, and public comments. No specific decisions, proposals, or financial items are listed.

• Police report
• Committee reports: School, Code, Food Pantry, Library, Nominating
• Guest speaker (item 7)
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award nominations

The council approved the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to abridge the agenda, removing library, food pantry, nominating and membership items. The Beautiful Battle Creek award nomination for 128 Althea Avenue was approved unanimously. The city manager search was cancelled after two interview offers were rescinded.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment to remove library/food pantry/nominating/membership items (unanimous)
• Approved Beautiful BC nomination for 128 Althea Ave (unanimous)
• City manager search cancelled after interview offers rescinded

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular meeting. It includes standing items for city staff reports, committee updates, and public comment.

A motion by Cynde Foster, seconded by Gloria Mansfield, to approve the minutes of the October 8 2024, November 14 2024, January 9 2025 and February 13 2025 meetings was carried. The council then noted that the minutes could not be formally approved because a quorum was not present. No other actions or resolutions were taken at the April 10 2025 meeting.

• Motion to approve minutes of 10/8/24, 11/14/24, 1/9/25, 2/13/25 carried
• Minutes not formally approved due to lack of quorum
• Adjourned at 8:40 pm (motion by Cynde Foster, seconded by Gloria Mansfield)

Neighborhood Planning Council 10 - Lakeview west

The Neighborhood Planning Council #10 will meet to conduct regular business and receive reports from police and city staff. The meeting includes a special presentation regarding building plans for Key Stone Lake apartments.

• Special presentation from Key Stone Lake apartments regarding building plans

The scheduled Neighborhood Planning Council meeting did not occur and no attendees were present. Consequently, no agenda items were addressed and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The next meeting is set for May 13, 2025 at 6 PM at The Lakeview Assisted Living Community, 14661 Helmer Rd S, Battle Creek, MI.

Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Post/Franklin Neighborhood Planning Council. The agenda includes routine reports from the Police Department, Planning Department, Battle Creek Public Schools, and updates on the Beautiful Battle Creek Award and membership renewals. There are no listed public hearings, rezonings, or specific ordinance decisions. The meeting is primarily procedural.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award update
• Membership renewals discussion
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

The Neighborhood Planning Council voted to approve the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Yvonne Powell, seconded by Andre Hoaglin-Jackson, and carried. No other substantive decisions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

Civil Service

The commission will consider certifying the 2025 Battalion Chief Eligibility List and certifying Bush McCarthy as Battalion Chief. They will also authorize the HR Director to initiate the Fire Captain Promotional Process. Other business includes approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Certification of 2025 Battalion Chief Eligibility List
• Certification of Bush McCarthy for Battalion Chief
• Authorize HR Director to initiate Fire Captain Promotional Process
• Approval of February 24, 2025 minutes

The commission unanimously approved three items: certification of the 2025 Battalion Chief Eligibility List, certification of Bush McCarthy as Battalion Chief, and authorization for the HR Director to start the Fire Captain promotional process. All motions were passed with all members in favor and none opposed.

• Certified 2025 Battalion Chief Eligibility List (unanimous)
• Certified Bush McCarthy as Battalion Chief (unanimous)
• Authorized HR Director to initiate Fire Captain promotional process (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

The Neighborhood Planning Council 11 (Lakeview East) is meeting for a standard procedural session. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, committee and staff reports (Police, Planning, Beautiful Battle Creek Award), membership updates, and public comment. No specific proposals, ordinances, or financial decisions are listed for discussion or action.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services City Staff Report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award update
• Membership renewals and new members

The council approved the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting after a motion by Jan Frantz and a second by Fran O’Neil. The Beautiful Battle Creek Award Committee approved the house at 1000 Capital Ave as the award property after a motion by Coleen Jewel and a second by Dawn Hawks. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Fran O’Neil and a second by Ginsie Ingraham.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved 1000 Capital Ave property for Beautiful Battle Creek Award (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Northeast Planning Council #4. The agenda consists of standard reports from city departments, elected officials, and committees, along with public comment periods. No specific ordinances, rezonings, or contract awards are listed for discussion or decision.

• Police Department Report
• Code Compliance Report and Community Development
• Battle Creek Area Transportation Study (BCATS) update
• Calhoun County Land Bank report
• Reports from Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, Historic District Commission, Housing Board of Appeals

The Northeast Planning Council #4 met on March 19, 2025, but lacked a quorum, so approval of the previous minutes was postponed. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting consisted of reports and discussions on code compliance, police activity, and community updates.

• Approval of minutes postponed due to lack of quorum
• No formal votes or resolutions taken

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will meet to conduct show cause hearings regarding dangerous buildings. The board will also review minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting.

• Dangerous building show cause hearing: 65 Merritt St.
• Dangerous building show cause hearing: 166 Winter St.

The board approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes. The board affirmed 65 Merritt St. as a Dangerous Building. The board affirmed 166 Winter St. as a Dangerous Building. No other actions were taken.

• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes
• Affirmed 65 Merritt St. as Dangerous Building
• Affirmed 166 Winter St. as Dangerous Building

City Commission Travel Expense Committee

The Travel Expense Committee will consider a request from Commissioner Paige Katsarsky-Smith for reimbursement to attend the 2025 Michigan Historic Preservation Network Conference. The requested reimbursement is $598.76; total conference cost is estimated at $1,603.76. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from its March 4, 2025 meeting.

• Travel expense request for Commissioner Paige Katsarsky-Smith to attend the Michigan Historic Preservation Network Conference, May 14–17, 2025, in Sault Ste. Marie
• Requested reimbursement: $598.76 (mileage, per diem, registration); total conference cost: $1,603.76
• Approval of minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting, which approved travel expenses for Katsarsky-Smith and LaCosse to the Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference
• Public comment period (no public present at prior meeting)

The Battle Creek City Commission Travel Expense Committee approved $1,603.76 in travel expenses for Commissioner Paige Katsarsky-Smith to attend the Michigan Historic Preservation Network Conference. The committee also approved the minutes from its March 4, 2025 meeting. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved $1,603.76 travel expenses for Commissioner Katsarsky-Smith (all yes)
• Approved meeting minutes of March 4, 2025 (all yes)

Goguac Lake Board

The board will review quarterly financial reports and 2025 monitoring and vegetation treatment activities. Members will discuss a proposal for goose management and approve changes to the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Discussion of goose management estimated at approximately $10,000 per year
• Proposed $8,000 'not to exceed' amount for Progressive oversight of goose management
• Approval of 2025 meeting dates: March 13, June 26, September 11, and December 4
• Review of Progressive AE 2025 monitoring, plant surveys, and vegetation treatment
• Quarterly Financial Reports

The Goguac Lake Board approved the December 2024 minutes and financials, and set amended 2025 meeting dates. They discussed 2025 water quality monitoring and vegetation treatment, including targeting Cabomba, and considered goose management options, with no decisions made on goose control.

• Approved December 12, 2024 minutes (all yes)
• Approved December 12, 2024 financials (all yes)
• Approved amended 2025 meeting dates: March 13, June 26, September 11, December 4

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Central Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC 3). The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, approval of minutes, police and code reports, committee updates, and public comments. No specific rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed for discussion.

• Police Department report
• Code enforcement report
• Commissioner and school district reports
• Membership updates and Beautiful Battle Creek Award
• Place Making Committee report

The Central Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC3) met on March 13, 2025, but could not approve prior meeting minutes due to lack of quorum. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports from city staff and a presentation on the Verona Well Field and lead pipe replacement efforts.

• Minutes for Oct 2024, Nov 2024, Jan 2025, Feb 2025 not approved (no quorum)
• No old or new business finalized
• Tim Conlogue to contact John Hart to reschedule 2024 speaking engagement

Neighborhood Planning Council 10 - Lakeview west

The Neighborhood Planning Council #10 will meet to conduct regular business and receive reports from police and city staff. The meeting includes a special presentation regarding building plans for Key Stone Lake apartments.

• Special presentation from Key Stone Lake apartments regarding building plans

The Westlake/Prairieview Neighborhood Planning Council #10 meeting scheduled for March 11, 2025, was not held due to no attendees. The minutes record no substantive decisions, discussions, or reports; all agenda items are marked N/A. The next meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2025, at a different location.

Airport Advisory Board

The Airport Advisory Board will hold a virtual meeting to approve prior minutes and hear an airport staff update. The board is also scheduled to choose meeting dates for the remainder of 2025 from provided options. No substantive policy decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Selection of remaining 2025 meeting dates from options: June 3 or June 10, September 2 or September 9, December 2 or December 9

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

This is a standard monthly meeting of the Northcentral Neighborhood Planning Council. The agenda includes approval of minutes, reports from the police department, elected officials, neighborhood services, and other committees. No specific action items, proposals, or public hearings are listed; the meeting is primarily procedural.

• Reports from Police Department, Elected Officials, Neighborhood Services, and other committees
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award update
• Membership and committee reports
• Public comments and member comments session

The North Central Neighborhood Planning Council #2 met on March 10, 2025, and approved the agenda and previous minutes unanimously. The council heard a police report (20 felony arrests, 20 misdemeanor arrests, 113 traffic stops in February) and a presentation on the Battle Creek Public Schools bond proposal for the May 6 vote, which would fund $130 million in building maintenance with no tax increase. No substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved previous minutes with Mary changed to Excused (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review two outstanding applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. Staff recommends denying H03-25 for 123 W Manchester St (home rehabilitation by Calhoun County Land Bank) and partially denying H01-25 for 238 NE Capital Ave (carport construction). The commission may also approve minutes and hear public comments.

• H03-25: Certificate of Appropriateness for 123 W Manchester St – home rehabilitation including window replacement, siding, doors, and fascia; staff recommends denial.
• H01-25: Certificate of Appropriateness for 238 NE Capital Ave – carport construction; staff recommends partial denial for the carport portion (sidewalk and stairs previously approved).
• Both applications were postponed from prior meetings (January and February 2025).
• Approval of February 10, 2025 meeting minutes.
• Public comments and commissioner remarks.

The Battle Creek Historic District Commission denied two Certificates of Appropriateness: one for rehab work at 123 W Manchester St and one for a carport at 238 NE Capital Ave. Both denials were unanimous (4-0). The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Denied H03-25 for 123 W Manchester St (window/doors/siding rehab) (4-0)
• Denied carport portion of H01-25 for 238 NE Capital Ave (4-0)

Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Urbandale Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC 5). The agenda includes standard items such as approval of previous minutes, committee reports, and public comments, but no specific proposals, ordinances, or financial decisions are listed.

• Police report and committee reports (school, code, food pantry, library) are scheduled but no details provided
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award nominations are on the agenda
• Membership renewals and new membership requests will be discussed

The Urbandale Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC5) met on March 10, 2025, and unanimously approved the previous meeting's minutes. The council heard a police report noting a recent raid where guns were seized, and a guest speaker from the American Red Cross presented a free smoke alarm installation program with a goal of 200 alarms. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

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

Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular monthly meeting. The council will receive reports from the Police Department, Planning Department, and Battle Creek Public Schools.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services City Staff Report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

The meeting was informational, with no formal votes or decisions. Police and code enforcement updates were given, and a presentation on the Calhoun County Senior Millage was made. The council approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved February 6, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners

The Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners hold a quarterly meeting to discuss ongoing projects, including the Kalamazoo River Restoration Project, tree plantings, and outfall monitoring, as well as grant applications for watershed conservation and invasive species control. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

• Kalamazoo River Restoration Project update
• Electronics and Polystyrene #6 Event on March 22
• Tree plantings on Jackson St. in April
• Forests to MiFaucets Grant via Kalamazoo River Watershed Council
• MDNR Urban Forestry Grant

The Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partners held their quarterly meeting, approving the agenda and the December 19, 2024 minutes. They discussed upcoming projects including a March 22 electronics and polystyrene recycling event, April tree plantings, and Earth Week activities. Several grant applications are pending, including for invasive species and urban forestry. The next meeting is scheduled for June 12.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved the December 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussed upcoming projects including the Kalamazoo River Restoration Project and a March 22 electronics/polystyrene event
• Noted pending grant applications, including Forests to MiFaucent and MDNR Urban Forestry Grant
• Scheduled next meeting for June 12, 3:30-4:30 pm at DPW Room 214
• Adjourned at 4:20 pm

City Commission Travel Expense Committee

The City Commission Travel Expense Committee will consider a travel expense request from Commissioners S. Lacosse and Katsarsky-Smith for the Michigan Capital Conference. The committee will also approve minutes from its February 4, 2025 meeting.

• Travel expense request for Commissioners S. Lacosse and Katsarsky-Smith for the Michigan Capital Conference
• Approval of minutes from February 4, 2025 meeting

The City Commission Travel Expense Committee approved travel expenses for Commissioners Paige Katsarsky-Smith ($510.75) and Jessica LaCosse ($677.19) to attend the 2025 Michigan Municipal League Capital Conference on March 18-19, 2025. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:03 PM.

• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (all yes)
• Approved Commissioner Katsarsky-Smith travel expenses of $510.75 (2-0, Katsarsky-Smith abstained)
• Approved Commissioner LaCosse travel expenses of $677.19 (all yes)

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

This is a standard monthly meeting of the Lakeview East Neighborhood Planning Council with only procedural agenda items: call to order, approval of past minutes, committee reports, and public comment. No ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are scheduled for discussion or decision.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services staff report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award update
• Membership renewals and new members
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

The meeting was largely informational with no substantive decisions. The council approved the previous meeting's minutes. Reports were given on February crime trends, code compliance, and city environmental programs, and a business was nominated for the Beautiful Battle Creek Award.

• Approved previous meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a petition to rezone 80 N 20th Street from R-1B Single-Family Residential to T-3 Neighborhood Commercial, allowing multi-family housing and ground-floor retail. The Commission will also elect officers and decide whether to send the Lakeview District-Corridor Plan to the City Commission for final public input.

• Public hearing on rezoning 80 N 20th Street (Parcel #0611-35-673-0) from R-1B to T-3 Neighborhood Commercial District
• Election of Planning Commission officers
• Approval to transmit the Lakeview District-Corridor Plan to the City Commission
• Approval of December 18, 2024 meeting minutes

The Battle Creek Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny a rezoning request for 80 N 20th Street, which sought to change the property from R-1B Single-Family Residential to T-3 Neighborhood Commercial. The commission also approved sending the Lakeview District-Corridor Plan to the City Commission and re-elected its current officers.

• Rezoning of 80 N 20th Street denied (0-7)
• Approved sending Lakeview District-Corridor Plan to City Commission (unanimous)
• Re-elected current slate of officers (unanimous)
• Approved December 18, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Sustainable BC Committee

The Sustainable BC Committee will discuss a county-wide transit program, composting opportunities for all Battle Creek residents, and an update on a $200,000–$1,000,000 Sustain Our Great Lakes grant proposal for invasive species control. The committee will also hear a public comment about a tree-related exhibit at Kingman Museum and Leila Arboretum. No final decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion and potential recommendation to the City Commission.

• Discussion of composting opportunities for all city residents
• Update on Sustain Our Great Lakes grant pre-proposal (Category 3: Invasive Species Control, $200k–$1M, no match required)
• County-wide transit program presentation by Public Transit Director Mallory Avis
• Approval of 2025 meeting schedule (Feb 24, Apr 28, Jun 23, Aug 25, Oct 27, Dec 22)
• Public comment on a 9-month collaborative tree exhibit with Kingman Museum and Leila Arboretum

The committee unanimously approved the December meeting minutes. Members heard a presentation on the county-wide 'Ride Calhoun' transit plan and discussed updates on composting, tree planting, and grant applications, including a submitted pre-proposal for invasive species control.

• Approved December meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Submitted pre-proposal for Sustain Our Great Lakes grant (no vote recorded)

Civil Service

The Civil Service Commission will meet to nominate a president, approve minutes from November 2024, and discuss proposed rule changes to Civil Service Rules 3(8) on physical/psychological exams and 5(1) on applications, stemming from Memorandums of Agreement.

• Nomination of president
• Approval of minutes from November 25, 2024
• Proposed changes to Rule 3(8) Physical/Psychological Exams
• Proposed changes to Rule 5(1) Applications

The Battle Creek Civil Service Commission unanimously approved changes to Civil Service Rules 3(8) and 5(1), which update procedures for physical/psychological exams and applications. The changes aim to improve the testing and promotion process and add a time limit for passing the medical exam. The commission also elected Commissioner Kate Flores as president and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

• Elected Commissioner Kate Flores as President (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 25, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted changes to Civil Service Rules 3(8) and 5(1) (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Northeast Planning Council #4, primarily consisting of reports from city departments, elected officials, and commissions. No specific action items or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Police Department Report
• Code Compliance Report and Community Development
• Battle Creek Area Transportation Study (BCATS) report
• Calhoun County Land Bank report
• Reports from Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, Historic District Commission, and Housing Board of Appeals

The Northeast Planning Council #4 met on February 19, 2025, but deferred approval of January minutes due to lack of quorum. No formal decisions were made. The council heard a police report showing crime counts dropped in the district, discussed snow-related code issues, and received a request to support the May school bond renewal.

• Deferred approval of January minutes due to lack of quorum
• No other formal decisions made

Board of Appeals

The Battle Creek Board of Appeals will meet to hold show-cause hearings for three properties declared dangerous buildings: 22 N 22nd St., 27 Woodward, and 104 Fountain. The board may also approve minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting. Staff will present findings from the building inspector. Public comments will be heard.

• Show-cause hearing for dangerous building at 22 N 22nd St.
• Show-cause hearing for dangerous building at 27 Woodward
• Show-cause hearing for dangerous building at 104 Fountain
• Approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of Appeals affirmed three properties as dangerous buildings: 22 N 23rd St, 27 Woodward, and 104 Fountain. All property owners were absent, and the board approved the recommendations as written. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Affirmed 22 N 23rd St as dangerous building (unanimous)
• Affirmed 27 Woodward as dangerous building (unanimous)
• Affirmed 104 Fountain as dangerous building (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Central Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC 3). The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, police and code enforcement reports, committee updates, and public comment periods. No specific proposals, votes, or financial items are listed in the agenda.

• Police department and code enforcement reports
• Committee reports including schools, membership, and Beautiful Battle Creek Award
• Old and new business items (none specified in agenda)

The Central Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC3) met on February 13, 2025, but took no formal votes or decisions. Members heard from Mike Gothberg about a proposed market-rate apartment complex on the Old Lakeview Hospital property at 20th Street & Eldred St., and expressed general support if resident concerns are resolved. The project is scheduled for the Planning & Zoning Commission in April. The council also could not approve prior meeting minutes due to lack of quorum.

• No quorum to approve minutes from Oct 8, Nov 14, Jan 9 meetings
• Heard presentation on Old Lakeview Hospital housing project; no action taken
• Members expressed support for housing project if details with residents are worked out
• Agenda amended to include Mike Gothberg's housing development presentation

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will meet to approve minutes from November 12, 2024, and receive updates on the pump station, Edgebrook Capital Improvement, and Minges Creek projects. The committee will also hear a Contributing Jurisdiction Report and review member contact list. No new ordinances or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Approval of 11/12/2024 minutes (ACTION REQUIRED)
• Pump Station Update – Perry Hart
• O-2 Edgebrook Capital Improvement
• O-15 Minges Creek
• Contributing Jurisdiction Report – Rodney Clifton

The Technical Review Committee meeting was largely procedural due to a lack of quorum, so no formal approvals or decisions were made. The agenda and minutes from previous meetings were deferred to the next meeting on May 13, 2025. Updates were provided on pump station projects, including the Edgebrook and Minges Creek stations, but no votes were taken.

• Deferred approval of agenda due to lack of quorum
• Deferred approval of minutes from 11/12/24 and 2/11/25 to May 13, 2025 meeting
• Noted Edgebrook Pump Station operating in parallel for two weeks; old system to go offline if no issues
• Noted Minges Creek Pump Station fully operational, enabling force main repairs

Neighborhood Planning Council 10 - Lakeview west

The Neighborhood Planning Council #10 (Lakeview West) meets to review routine items including a police report, committee updates, and public announcements. The primary substantive item is a special presentation from representatives of Key Stone Lake apartments regarding their building plans.

• Special presentation from Key Stone Lake apartments on building plans
• Police report
• Committee reports: Membership, Beautiful Battle Creek Award, Lakeview School District, Woodland Park
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

The February 11, 2025 meeting of the Westlake/Prairieview Neighborhood Planning Council #10 was cancelled due to no attendees. No decisions were made or business conducted. The next meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2025.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss a request from Steve Bulson and Kelley Moody to place a generator in the front yard of 80 Woodland Drive. City planning staff recommends denying the request, stating the generator could be placed in a side or waterfront yard.

• Zoning variance request (Z01-25/PVAR24-02) for a generator at 80 Woodland Drive
• Election of officers

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a dimensional variance for a generator placement in the street side front yard at 80 Woodland Drive, with a 5-2 roll call vote. The board also re-elected James Moreno as chairperson and Chris Rogers as vice chairperson, and approved the December 10, 2024 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved variance Z01-25 for generator placement at 80 Woodland Drive (5-2)
• Re-elected James Moreno as chairperson (unanimous)
• Re-elected Chris Rogers as vice chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved December 10, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

This is a procedural meeting of the North Central Neighborhood Planning Council with no specific substantive items listed on the agenda. The council will hear reports from the Police Department, elected officials, and city staff, consider approval of prior minutes, and take public comments.

• Approval of minutes from the prior meeting
• Police Department report
• Elected Officials report
• Neighborhood Services report
• Public comments period

The North Central Neighborhood Planning Council #2 met on February 10, 2025, but lacked a quorum, so no formal votes or decisions were taken. The meeting included reports from police, neighborhood services, and schools, plus a presentation on the city's lead service line replacement program. A city staff member apologized for a previous inaccurate statement about tax foreclosures.

• No formal decisions made due to lack of quorum

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission Steering Committee is holding a workshop to discuss design guidelines. No other specific decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Historic District Commission Design Guidelines

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on two applications for Certificates of Appropriateness: a full rehabilitation of a historic home at 123 W Manchester Street by the Calhoun County Land Bank, and a siding and roof replacement at 263 N Washington Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of January meeting minutes and public comment.

• Petition H03-25: Certificate of Appropriateness for 123 W Manchester St rehabilitation (window replacement, siding, doors, fascia, soffits) filed by Calhoun County Land Bank
• Petition H04-25: Certificate of Appropriateness for 263 N Washington Ave re-siding (like-for-like vinyl) and new metal roof filed by Donita Moye

The Battle Creek Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 263 N Washington Ave, allowing like-for-like vinyl siding replacement and a new metal roof, with a condition to preserve cedar shake in the peaks or return for discussion. The commission postponed the application for 123 W Manchester St until the March meeting, asking the applicant to consider more historically appropriate window replacements.

• Approved H04-25 for 263 N Washington Ave (siding and metal roof) with condition to save cedar in peaks (all in favor)
• Postponed H03-25 for 123 W Manchester St until March meeting (all in favor)
• Approved January 12, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale

The Urbandale Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC 5) is holding its regular monthly meeting on February 10, 2025. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as approval of minutes, police report, committee reports, and public comments. No specific proposals, votes, or financial items are listed.

The Urbandale Neighborhood Planning Council approved the previous meeting minutes and nominated properties for the Beautiful Battle Creek Award. They also heard updates from police, a guest speaker from CASA, and city staff. No major policy decisions were made.

• Approved January 2025 minutes with amendment to include Shell Station nomination (unanimous)
• Approved November 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Nominated 36 Myrtle Ave. and Speed's at 1525 West Michigan Ave. for Beautiful Battle Creek Award (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate for a regular neighborhood planning council meeting. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed for action.

The meeting was largely informational, with no formal votes on substantive items. The council discussed the master plan update, land bank conversations, and received police and code reports. They also discussed recognizing a couple who maintain a private park and heard updates on fire station upgrades and the city manager search.

• Approved January 2, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Discussed master plan update; Upholdings below funding line, reapplying in April
• Discussed land bank; next meeting set for 6pm before March NPC meeting
• Requested Commissioner O'Donnell consider a good citizen award for park maintainers
• Heard police report on crime stats, traffic enforcement, and homeless count
• Heard code report and circulated code request sheet

Dickman Road BID

The Dickman Road Business Improvement District Board will meet to approve minutes from November 2024 and review interim financials through December 2024, which show a deficit of $8,645. They will receive updates on sidewalk cleanup and stormwater management, as well as banner replacement. A law enforcement update may be presented if available.

• Approval of November 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of interim financials through December 31, 2024 showing a $8,645 deficit
• Update on Dickman Road sidewalk cleanup and stormwater project
• Update on banner maintenance and replacement status
• Possible law enforcement update from BCPD

City Commission Travel Expense Committee

The Travel Expense Committee will consider Commissioner Christopher Simmons' request for $983.46 to attend the NAHRO Washington Conference in March 2025. The committee will also approve minutes from the July 16, 2024 meeting and hear public comment. The prior meeting approved $475.16 each for Commissioners Ballard and Morris to attend the MML convention.

• Travel expense request for Commissioner Simmons: $983.46 for NAHRO conference in Washington, DC (March 8–12, 2025)
• Approval of July 16, 2024 meeting minutes (which approved travel for Ballard and Morris)
• Public comment period
• Previous meeting approved $475.16 each for Commissioners Ballard and Morris to attend MML convention

The Travel Expense Committee approved $1,053.16 in travel expenses for Commissioner Christopher Simmons to attend the 2025 NAHRO conference. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 16, 2024 meeting. No public comment was made.

• Approved Commissioner Simmons' travel expenses of $1,053.16 for NAHRO conference (all yes)
• Approved meeting minutes of July 16, 2024 (all yes)

Neighborhood Planning Council 11 - Lakeview east

The Neighborhood Planning Council 11 will hold a routine meeting to receive reports from the Police Department, Planning Department, and other committees. No specific items for old or new business are listed on the agenda. Public comments will be accepted.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services city staff report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award update
• Membership renewals and new members
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

The meeting approved the agenda with revisions, the November meeting minutes, and the February Beautiful Battle Creek Award property at 116 Edgebrook Drive. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and guest speakers.

• Approved agenda with revisions (motion by Pat Fosdick, second by Jan Frantz)
• Approved November meeting minutes (motion by Dave Hawks, second by Amanda Miller)
• Approved February Beautiful Battle Creek Award property at 116 Edgebrook Drive (motion by Karen Jones, second by Ginnie Ingraham)

Lakeview Downtown Development Authority

The Lakeview Downtown Development Authority board will receive the completed LDDA/Beckley Rd. corridor study (a sub-area plan amendment to the Master Plan) and discuss the formal adoption process with the Planning Commission. The board will also consider updating the LDDA Development and Tax Increment Financing Plans under Act 57 of 2018, with a proposed timeline for public comment and a public hearing in April 2025.

• Plan emphasizes green infrastructure, reduced car dependency, placemaking, and housing—including housing at Target Plaza and regreening the south end of Lakeview Square Mall.
• Traffic calming proposed for Beckley Road, Capital S.W., and Glenn Cross Road.
• Adoption timeline: Planning Commission review Feb 26, public comment Feb 27–Apr 10, public hearing Apr 23.
• Scope of work to update the Development and TIF Plan includes validating the authority basis, identifying redevelopment projects, and updating captured assessed values and revenue estimates.
• Plan notes Lakeview Square Mall interior is 70% vacant and population is stagnant; calls for compact redevelopment and walkable neighborhoods.

Lakeview Downtown Development Authority

The Lakeview Downtown Development Authority will vote to approve the FY 2024 annual audit and annual report. Board members will also receive an update on the Beckley Road corridor study, including next steps. Other business includes approval of October 2024 minutes and review of interim financials through December 2024.

• Approval of FY 2024 Annual Audit and Annual Report (action required)
• Discussion of Beckley Road corridor study next steps
• Review of interim financials through December 31, 2024 ($2.43M tax increment revenue)
• Approval of October 22, 2024 meeting minutes
• Attachments include corridor study implementation overview and TACC millage capture analysis

The Lakeview Downtown Development Authority board unanimously approved the FY2024 annual audit and annual report. They also discussed the Beckley Road Corridor Plan, including next steps to convert it into a Development Plan and create a TIF Plan, with a future community meeting planned. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes from October 22, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024 Annual Audit (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024 Annual Report (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Battle Creek Downtown Development Authority board will consider approving minutes from October 2024, review and accept the FY 2024 audit and annual report, and discuss interim financials through December. They will also discuss capturing TACC millage revenue and receive project updates on a parking structure, the Full Blast/Kellogg Arena marquee sign, and river restoration. Citizen comments will be heard.

• Approval of minutes from October 28, 2024 (action required)
• Review and acceptance of FY 2024 audit presentation (action required)
• Review and acceptance of FY 2024 annual report (action required)
• Discussion of TACC millage capture
• Project updates: parking structure, Full Blast/Kellogg Arena marquee sign, river restoration

The Battle Creek Downtown Development Authority Board unanimously approved the FY2024 audit presentation and annual report, and approved the October 28, 2024 meeting minutes with a recommended adjustment regarding the 80 West Michigan Lease. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational updates only.

• Approved October 28, 2024 meeting minutes with adjustment for 80 West Michigan Lease (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024 Audit Presentation as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024 Annual Report as submitted (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

This is a standard monthly meeting of the Northeast Planning Council #4, featuring governmental reports from the Police Department, Code Compliance and Community Development, Battle Creek Area Transportation Study (BCATS), and Calhoun County Land Bank. Elected officials and external commissions will also provide updates. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, committee reports, and public comments.

• Police Department Report
• Code Compliance Report and Community Development
• Battle Creek Area Transportation Study (BCATS) report
• Calhoun County Land Bank report
• Reports from City Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Commission, Historic District Commission, and Housing Board of Appeals

The Northeast Planning Council approved Kim Perry as a new member and the November 2024 minutes. They discussed the December crime report, code enforcement issues, and the city's five-year Master Plan update, including housing shortage projections and a food desert concern. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 2024 minutes
• Approved Kim Perry for membership

Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold show cause hearings for dangerous buildings at 79 Clark St, 84 Somerset Ave, and 123 Greenwood. The board will also consider approving minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting. No other business is scheduled.

• Show cause hearing for dangerous building at 79 Clark St
• Show cause hearing for dangerous building at 84 Somerset Ave
• Show cause hearing for dangerous building at 123 Greenwood
• Approval of minutes from December 18, 2024 meeting

The Board of Appeals affirmed three properties as dangerous buildings: 79 Clark St, 84 Somerset Ave, and 123 Greenwood Ave. The property owner of 123 Greenwood Ave was present and stated plans to apply for permits. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Affirmed 79 Clark St as dangerous building (unanimous)
• Affirmed 84 Somerset Ave as dangerous building (unanimous)
• Affirmed 123 Greenwood Ave as dangerous building (unanimous)

Neighborhood Planning Council 10 - Lakeview west

The Neighborhood Planning Council #10 will hold a regular meeting with standard procedural items and reports. The main agenda item is a special presentation from a representative of Key Stone Lake apartments regarding their building plans. Other items include police and city staff reports, committee updates, and approval of prior minutes.

• Special presentation from Key Stone Lake apartments on their building plans
• Police report
• City staff report
• Committee reports: Membership, Beautiful Battle Creek Award, Lakeview School District, Woodland Park

The Westlake/Prairieview Neighborhood Planning Council #10 did not hold a meeting on January 29, 2025, as no attendees were present. The minutes record no substantive decisions, discussions, or actions, and all agenda items are marked as not applicable. The next meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2025.

Neighborhood Planning Council 2 - North Central

This is a routine monthly meeting of the North Central Neighborhood Planning Council. The agenda includes standard items such as approval of minutes, committee and city staff reports (including police, elected officials, neighborhood services), and public comments. No substantive decisions or new business items are listed.

• Committee reports from Police Department, Elected Officials, Neighborhood Services, and others
• Potential presentation slot listed but no topic specified
• No old or new business items on the agenda

The North Central Neighborhood Planning Council #2 met on January 13, 2025, and heard a presentation from city staff on the Community Development Survey and housing needs, including a deficit of 1,400 rental units. The council approved the agenda unanimously (8-0) but tabled approval of the previous meeting's minutes because they were not distributed. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved meeting agenda (8-0)
• Tabled approval of previous meeting minutes
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission Steering Committee is holding a workshop to begin developing comprehensive design guidelines and policies for proposed projects. The committee will provide feedback to staff on goals, formatting, and specific categories for the guidelines. No formal action is required at this workshop meeting.

• Discussion of design guideline categories including roofing, siding, fences, porches, windows, doors, woodwork, and accessory buildings
• Review of design guideline examples from Kalamazoo, Muskegon, Niles, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Holland

The Battle Creek Historic District Commission met on January 13, 2025, and held a discussion on developing historic district design guidelines and policies for projects with economic or technical hardship. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational. A time and date for the next meeting was mentioned but not specified in the minutes.

• Discussed development of historic district design guidelines (no vote)
• Discussed policies for projects with economic/technical hardship (no vote)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will decide on a postponed petition for a Certificate of Appropriateness at 99 W Michigan Ave for adding second and third floors with residential units and a rooftop deck, following updated plans. They will also consider petitions for a carport at 238 NE Capital Ave and roof replacement at 252 Chestnut St, plus administrative reports and election of officers.

• H22-24 (99 W Michigan Ave): Petition for Certificate of Appropriateness for second-floor addition, third-floor facade, and rooftop deck with updated window details
• H01-25 (238 NE Capital Ave): Petition for Certificate of Appropriateness for carport, sidewalk reconstruction, and stair replacement
• H02-25 (252 Chestnut St): Petition for Certificate of Appropriateness for roof replacement with asphalt shingles and copper flat roofing
• 4th Quarter Administrative Approval Report
• SHPO CLG Grant Letter of Support and Election of Officers

The Battle Creek Historic District Commission met on January 13, 2025, and discussed the process for developing historic district design guidelines and policies for projects with economic or technical hardship. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, and a time and date for the next meeting was mentioned.

• Discussed design guidelines development process (no vote)
• Discussed policies for hardship/feasibility projects (no vote)
• Set next meeting date (no formal action)

Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale

The Urbandale Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC 5) is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes a police report, a guest speaker, committee reports, and approval of previous minutes. No specific proposals, rezonings, or financial items are on the agenda.

• Police report (no details provided)
• Guest speaker (not identified)
• Committee reports: school, code, food pantry, library, nominating
• Old and new business (no specific items listed)

The Urbandale Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC5) met on January 13, 2025, and approved a nomination for the Beautiful Battle Creek Award. The council also heard from city staff about the 2025-2029 Housing and Community Development Master Plan, which includes a $1.2 million block grant for housing projects. No other formal decisions were made; previous minutes were delayed and no old or new business was discussed.

• Approved nomination of 15 Linden Street for Beautiful Battle Creek Award (unanimous)
• Delayed approval of previous minutes until February
• Decided to invite CASA speaker for February or March meeting
• Agreed to invite Commissioner Jessica LaCrosse to next meeting

Neighborhood Planning Council 3 - Central

This is a procedural meeting of the Central Neighborhood Planning Council (NPC 3). The agenda includes approval of minutes, staff reports from police and code enforcement, committee updates, and opportunities for public comment. No specific ordinances, rezonings, or contracts are listed for discussion or decision.

• Police department and code enforcement reports
• Commissioner and school district updates
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award nominations
• Place Making Committee report
• Public and member comments

The Central Neighborhood Planning Council met on January 9, 2025, but lacked a quorum to approve prior minutes. They heard from a cannabis group representative interested in purchasing 492 SW Capital Ave for a cannabis business and office space. Discussion was split (2 in favor, 2 against), and a letter with their thoughts will be sent to the City Commission. No formal decisions were made.

• No quorum to approve October 8, 2024 and November 14, 2024 minutes
• Discussed cannabis business proposal at 492 SW Capital Ave; no vote taken
• Agreed to send letter with council's thoughts on cannabis proposal to City Commission

Neighborhood Planning Council 1 - Post-Franklin

This is a routine procedural meeting of the Post/Franklin Neighborhood Planning Council. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, approval of minutes, committee and staff reports, and old/new business, but no specific decisions or discussions are listed.

• Police Department report
• Planning Department/Neighborhood Services report
• Beautiful Battle Creek Award discussion
• Membership renewals and new members
• Battle Creek Public Schools report

The Post/Franklin Neighborhood Planning Council approved the December 5, 2024 meeting minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports from police and city officials, including updates on crime statistics, code enforcement, and the city manager search.

• Approved December 5, 2024 meeting minutes (motion by Fritz, second by Powell)