Birmingham, MI

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Advisory Parking Committee

Birmingham Shopping District Board

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Parks and Recreation Board

Board of Zoning Appeals

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Retirement Investment Committee

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Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board

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Birmingham Employee Retirement System Board

Retiree Health Care Fund Investment Committee

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The City Commission is meeting to test electronic tabulating equipment and Voter Assist Terminals. This process verifies that voting machines correctly count ballots and reject invalid votes before the November 3, 2026, General Election.

• Public accuracy testing of Election Day Tabulators
• Voter Assist Terminal (VAT) testing
• Verification of zero tapes and totals tapes for tabulating equipment

City Commission

The City Commission will consider updating the Birmingham Code of Ordinances to define and regulate various types of rental units and residential amenities. The body will also vote on several infrastructure contracts and board appointments.

• Public hearing on zoning amendments for rental units, short-term rentals, and residential amenities
• Warrant lists totaling $3,518,510.47 (Oct 7) and $3,137,079.79 (Oct 14)
• Contract with Integrated Construction Solutions Inc. for Baldwin Public Library Loading Dock for up to $99,630.00
• Pavement marking contract extensions with Royalty Pavement Markings ($277,092.50 annually) and PK Contracting, LLC ($18,350.00 annually)
• Approval of Option A design for the E. Lincoln Street Project

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider two dimensional appeals. The board will also review minutes from the September 8, 2026 meeting.

• Dimensional appeal 26-24 for 1552 Bennnaville (Petitioner: Michael McLaughlin)
• Dimensional appeal 26-25 for 555 S Old Woodward (Petitioner: Jack Reihart)

Advisory Parking Committee

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the DPS Conference Room at 851 S. Eton. New business includes Crestview Playground, St. James and Kenning updates from OHM, and a National Fitness Campaign grant opportunity. The board will also approve minutes from its September 1, 2026 meeting and hear staff reports on playgrounds, fall tree planting, Barberry Turn-In Day at Kenning Park, and Booth Park. The agenda also lists two community events: a Fall Foliage Hike at Manor Park on October 17 and a Pumpkin Patch event on October 24 sponsored by DG Realty Group / Signature Sotheby's International Realty.

• Crestview Playground discussion under new business
• St. James and Kenning updates from OHM
• National Fitness Campaign Grant Opportunity
• Approval of September 1, 2026 Parks and Recreation Board minutes
• Staff reports: fall tree purchase and planting, Barberry Turn-In Day at Kenning Park, Booth Park update

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission is holding a special workshop meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Room 205 at 151 Martin. The agenda states this is a workshop session and no formal actions will be taken. The only substantive item is a presentation and discussion on Public Private Partnerships led by Doug Smith of Plante Moran. The meeting also includes call to order, roll call, public comment, and adjournment.

• Workshop session on Public Private Partnerships presented by Doug Smith of Plante Moran
• Agenda states no formal actions will be taken at this meeting
• Public comment is limited to items not appearing elsewhere on the agenda, with no question and answer session and no action taken
• Meeting held in Room 205 at 151 Martin, with virtual attendance via Zoom and a toll-free phone option
• No ordinances, contracts, rezonings, or fee changes appear on this agenda

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026, to act on a consent agenda that includes approving a $2,542,390.73 warrant list and awarding a $114,500 elevator consulting contract to Blackstone Elevator Consulting, Inc. The Commission will also consider board appointments, an interlocal damage-assessment mutual aid agreement, and resident priority survey results. Several communications are listed on topics including 400 E. Lincoln, deer, trees, parking, and Pleasant Street paving.

• Consent agenda: approve warrant list dated September 30, 2026, totaling $2,542,390.73
• Award $114,500 contract to Blackstone Elevator Consulting, Inc. for city-wide vertical transportation consulting, with a $12,000 budget amendment from fund balance
• Appointments: Kevin Hart to Board of Zoning Appeals, Ervin Kalaj to Advisory Parking Committee, Jill Bahm to Public Arts Board
• Interlocal Agreement for Damage Assessment Mutual Aid for disaster/emergency building evaluations
• Communications listed on 400 E. Lincoln, deer, trees, parking, and Pleasant Street paving

Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board

The Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board will hold its regular quarterly meeting to discuss cemetery rules and regulations, capital improvements, and future service demands. New business includes a Perpetual Care Fund update, FY 2027-2028 budget requests, and a discussion on Section V operational regulations regarding sound, light, or litter disturbances. The board will also receive reports from the Museum Director, Clerk's Office, and financial and sales activity updates.

• Discussion of Section V Operational Regulations on sound, light, or littering disturbances
• Budget requests for FY 2027-2028
• Perpetual Care Fund update
• Update from Carter's Preservation and Creative Collaborations
• Approval of September 4, 2026 meeting minutes

Museum Board

The Birmingham Museum Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, set the 2027 meeting schedule, and discuss the ongoing 'What's Your Story?' oral history project. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2026
• Discussion of 2027 meeting schedule
• Update on 'What's Your Story?' oral history project
• Director's report and public comments

Birmingham Shopping District Board

The Birmingham Shopping District Board meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at The Townsend Hotel. Under new business, the board will take up a Winter Markt Electrical Power Contract and a 2027 Board and Committee Schedule. The consent agenda covers approval of September 3, 2026 minutes, September 2026 vouchers, and absence waivers for Wolf and McKenzie. The agenda also includes committee reports, a business anniversary recognition, and public comments.

• Winter Markt Electrical Power Contract (agenda pages 16-24)
• 2027 Board and Committee Schedule (page 15)
• Approval of BSD Board Minutes – September 3, 2026 (pages 8-12)
• Approval of Vouchers – September 2026 (pages 13-14)
• Absence Waivers – Wolf, McKenzie

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission meets Monday, September 28, 2026, to hold public hearings and vote on several items. Key decisions include confirming the Birmingham Shopping District special assessment rolls for 2027-2030 totaling $1,239,397.45, and zoning amendments that would add "Rental Unit" as a permitted residential use. The Commission will also consider special land use permits for 168 W. Maple (Teuta), 211 S. Old Woodward (Birmingham 8 Movie Theater), and 209 Hamilton Row (The Emagine Palladium), plus a budget amendment of $188,980 for a Community House Foundation employee lease.

• Public hearing to confirm Special Assessment Roll Nos. 924-927 for the Birmingham Shopping District for 2027-2030, grand total $1,239,397.45, with 8.00% annual interest on unpaid installments
• Special Land Use Permit for 168 W. Maple (Teuta) for on-premise alcohol sales as a bistro with outdoor dining under new ownership
• Special Land Use Permits to transfer ownership to Bloomfield 14, LLC for 211 S. Old Woodward (Birmingham 8 Movie Theater) and 209 Hamilton Row (The Emagine Palladium)
• Zoning amendments to add "Rental Unit" as a permitted residential use and add definitions for short-term, medium-term, long-term, owner-occupied, and hosted rentals
• Budget amendment of $188,980 from General Fund balance for a Community House Foundation Executive Director lease agreement ($135,000 salaries, $53,980 fringe benefits)

City Commission

City Commission

This is a workshop session of the Birmingham City Commission, so no formal actions will be taken. The purpose is to discuss the 400 E. Lincoln Phase 2 project, with a presentation and discussion followed by public comment.

• Discussion of 400 E. Lincoln Phase 2
• Public comment period on agenda items
• Workshop session, no formal actions to be taken

The City Commission held a workshop session on September 14, 2026 to discuss 400 E. Lincoln - Phase 2. Representatives for the Birmingham Blue Dolphins presented a proposal involving a contemplated management agreement and lease between the City and BBD. No formal actions were taken; the meeting was a workshop only. The Commission expressed enthusiasm and discussed questions to address when a lease is evaluated, including cost to BBD, guaranteed community open swim time, resident discounts, utility and maintenance cost splits, and parking.

• No formal decisions; workshop session only, no actions taken
• Adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission will hold public hearings on two special assessment districts: one for sidewalk construction on Quarton Road and one for the Birmingham Shopping District renewal. The commission will also consider consent agenda items including equipment purchases, budget amendments, and appointments, and will meet in closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• Public hearing on Quarton Road sidewalk special assessment (Contract #9-26(SW)), with estimated costs per property listed
• Public hearing on Birmingham Shopping District 1 and 1A special assessment renewal
• Purchase of John Deere loaders and backhoe from AIS Construction Equipment Corp. for up to $545,374.98
• Purchase of five vehicles from Lunghamer Ford for up to $243,261.00
• Closed session to discuss litigation Groth v Hill, et al., U.S. District Court Case No. 23-11355

The Birmingham City Commission approved an addendum extending a construction staging and coordination agreement with Markus Management Group, LLC and The Alan Group for 479 S. Old Woodward on Hazel Street through May 28, 2027, on a 3-2 vote with one recusal. The Commission also appointed Keith Deyer to the Historic District Commission and Design Review Board, declared necessity for a Birmingham Shopping District special assessment, and postponed a Quarton Road sidewalk special assessment decision to November 9. A stormwater agreement negotiation for the Hamlet at Bloomfield Manor project was authorized 4-2, and the Commission voted to discuss banning e-motorbikes for users under 16.

• Approved addendum extending construction staging agreement for 479 S. Old Woodward on Hazel Street to May 28, 2027 (3-2, Kolb recused)
• Appointed Keith Deyer to Historic District Commission for a three-year term ending September 25, 2029 (6-0)
• Appointed Keith Deyer to Design Review Board for a three-year term ending September 25, 2029 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda excluding Items H and K, including warrant lists totaling $13,707,376.21 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of three loaders/backhoes from AIS Construction Equipment Corp not to exceed $545,374.98 (consent agenda)
• Approved purchase of five vehicles from Lunghamer Ford of Owosso not to exceed $243,261.00 (consent agenda)
• Declared necessity and approved Birmingham Shopping District special assessment for Districts 1 and 1A; confirmation hearing set for September 28, 2026 (6-0)
• Postponed Quarton Road sidewalk special assessment decision to November 9, 2026 (6-0)

Birmingham Employee Retirement System Board

The Birmingham Employee Retirement System Board will review retirement bills and administration expenses totaling over $5 million. The board will also consider terminating the Starwood Realty Income Trust and setting the 2026 interest rate for member contributions.

• Approval of $4,950,076.29 in Retirement System Bills/Retirement Roll
• Approval of $68,811.88 in Pension Administration Expenses
• Resolution to terminate Starwood Realty Income Trust and move funds to a money market account
• Setting the 2026 interest rate for member contributions at 4.91%
• Final approval of retirements for John Heiney, Connie Folk, and Scott Grewe

Retiree Health Care Fund Investment Committee

The Retiree Health Care Fund Investment Committee will review fund expenses and asset summaries. The committee is also considering a resolution to terminate the Starwood Realty Income Trust and move those funds into a money market account.

• Approval of $32,295.13 in fund expenses from March 1 to August 31, 2026
• Review of Summary of Assets totaling $60,818,637 as of July 31, 2026
• Resolution to begin termination of Starwood Realty Income Trust
• Approval of 2027 regular meeting dates

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear two dimensional variance appeals: Jamie Craig at 719 Westwood (case 26-19) and Artem Timoshenko at 1451 E 14 Mile (case 26-20). The board will also approve minutes from July 14, 2026, and take public comment on non-agenda matters.

• Appeal 26-19: Jamie Craig, 719 Westwood, dimensional variance
• Appeal 26-20: Artem Timoshenko, 1451 E 14 Mile, dimensional variance
• Approval of July 14, 2026 minutes

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear two dimensional variance appeals at 1072 Ridgedale and 655 Hawthorne. The board will also approve minutes from the August 11 meeting and take public comment on non-agenda items.

• Appeal 26.21 by Jasdeep Sing at 1072 Ridgedale for a dimensional variance
• Appeal 26-22 by Lauren Freund at 655 Hawthorne for a dimensional variance
• Approval of August 11, 2026 minutes

Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board

The Greenwood Cemetery Advisory Board will hold its regular quarterly meeting to organize for 2026-2027, approve minutes, and discuss new business including a review of the refund policy and the draft annual report. The board also plans its 2027 meeting schedule and future agenda items.

• Review of refund policy
• Review of 2025-2026 draft annual report
• 2027 proposed meeting schedule
• Nomination and selection of chairperson and vice chairperson
• Approval of June 5, 2026 minutes

Birmingham Shopping District Board

The Board will review finance reports and approve previous minutes and vouchers. New business includes a discussion on the Wall Art Grant Program for a proposed mural and various sponsorship requests.

• Wall Art Grant Program — Proposed Mural
• Sponsorship Requests
• Review of August 2026 vouchers
• Committee reports on maintenance, marketing, and business development

The Board approved funding for a mural at 588 N. Old Woodward and granted gift cards to the Birmingham Education Foundation. A funding request from the Greater Health Institute was denied. The Board also approved August vouchers and meeting minutes.

• Approved mural funding not to exceed $20,000 for 588 North Old Woodward Avenue (8-1)
• Approved three $100 Birmingham Bucks gift cards for Birmingham Education Foundation (9-0)
• Denied $2,000 donation request from Greater Health Institute (9-0)
• Approved August 6, 2026 minutes, August 2026 vouchers, and absence waivers (8-0)

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General

The Birmingham Employee Retirement System Board will review asset summaries for the retirement fund and retiree health care fund, as well as an investment quarterly review. The board is also scheduled to approve past meeting minutes and set meeting dates for 2027.

• Retirement Fund summary of assets as of July 31, 2026
• Retiree Health Care Fund summary of assets as of July 31, 2026
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting held March 12, 2026
• Investment Quarterly Review
• Setting meeting dates for 2027

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board will discuss recommended changes to rental fees for weddings and large gatherings. Staff will also provide updates regarding Booth Park, playgrounds, and the park bond status.

• Recommended changes to park space rental fees for weddings and large gatherings
• Booth Park update
• Playground updates
• Park bond status update
• Review of Park Rules & Regulations

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission will consider approving a $3.15 million design/build agreement with DMC Consultants, Inc. to renovate the first floor of 400 E. Lincoln for Next senior services. The Commission will also vote on a consent agenda that includes approving two warrant lists totaling over $12.5 million, extending a contract with OpenGov for $113,204.79, and setting public hearings for September 28 on movie theater ownership transfers and proposed zoning ordinance amendments regarding rental units.

• Approve $3,150,000 Design/Build Agreement with DMC Consultants, Inc. for 400 E. Lincoln renovation for Next senior services
• Approve warrant lists totaling $12,538,762.14 (Aug 12 and Aug 19)
• Extend OpenGov Master Services Agreement for 3 years at $113,204.79 total
• Set Sept 28 public hearings for Special Land Use Permit transfers for Birmingham 8 and Emagine Palladium theaters to Bloomfield 14, LLC
• Set Sept 28 public hearing on zoning amendments to add 'rental unit' and 'residential amenities' land use categories

The City Commission approved a design/build agreement with DMC Consultants, Inc. to renovate the first floor of 400 E. Lincoln for Next senior services. The Commission also set public hearing dates for short-term rental ordinance changes and special land use permit applications. Additionally, the Commission approved an extension for OpenGov software services and the appointment of a fourth magistrate for the 48th District Court.

• Approved Brian Haines to Advisory Parking Committee (Voice Vote)
• Approved $113,204.79 three-year OpenGov Master Services Agreement extension (Roll Call)
• Set Sept 28, 2026 public hearing for short-term rental ordinance changes (Roll Call)
• Set Sept 28, 2026 public hearing for 211 S. Old Woodward land use permit (Consent Agenda)
• Set Sept 28, 2026 public hearing for 209 Hamilton Row land use permit (Consent Agenda)
• Approved $3.15M Design/Build Agreement with DMC Consultants, Inc. (4-2)
• Approved appointment of fourth magistrate for 48th District Court (Voice Vote)
• Approved draft RFP for Infrastructure Master Plan (Voice Vote)

Public Arts Board

Museum Board

The Museum Board will consider a new behind-the-scenes garment collection display and discuss improvements to John West Hunter Park, including a barrier-free boardwalk and native plant gardens. The board will also review the 'What's Your Story?' oral history project and receive a director's report.

• New 'behind the scenes' garment collection display
• Review of 'What's Your Story?' Oral History Project
• Barrier Free Boardwalk and Path at John West Hunter Park
• Indigenous Interpretation of Native Plants-gardens and Rouge trail

The Museum Board held a meeting to review museum operations, including a new garment collection display and upcoming oral history projects. No other formal actions were taken, as the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports from the Museum Director and board members regarding future programming and community events.

• Approved minutes of June 4, 2026 (5-0)

City Commission

The Birmingham City Commission will consider several contracts and resolutions, including awarding the S. Eton Water Main Project for $1,288,798 and the Booth Park Entry Plaza and Trail Improvement project for $2,185,922.61. They will also hold a public hearing to postpone a special land use permit for 168 W. Maple, and discuss the mayor selection process. Consent agenda items include approving warrants totaling over $2.56 million and setting public hearings for the Birmingham Shopping District and a sidewalk special assessment district on Quarton Road.

• Award S. Eton Water Main Project to Bidigare Contractors, Inc. for $1,288,798 plus 10% contingency
• Approve $2,185,922.61 contract with Warren Contractors for Booth Park Entry Plaza and Trail Improvement
• Postpone SLUP public hearing for 168 W. Maple bistro and outdoor dining to September 28, 2026
• Approve warrants of $1,801,379.52 and $760,009.60
• Set public hearings for Birmingham Shopping District and Quarton Road sidewalk special assessment district

The Birmingham City Commission confirmed Ryan Kearney as Police Chief and awarded a $2,185,922.61 contract to Warren Contractors & Development, Inc. for the Booth Park Entry Plaza and Trail Improvement project. The commission also approved a $1,351,677.80 contract for the S. Eton Water Main Project, directed staff to proceed with Plan B for park improvements, and postponed a special land use permit hearing for 168 W. Maple to September 28, 2026. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Confirmed interim Police Chief Ryan Kearney as Police Chief (5-0)
• Approved $2,185,922.61 contract for Booth Park Entry Plaza and Trail Improvement (5-0)
• Awarded S. Eton Water Main Project to Bidigare Contractors, Inc. for $1,351,677.80 (5-0)
• Directed DPS to proceed with Plan B for remaining Parks Bond funds (5-0)
• Postponed SLUP public hearing for 168 W. Maple to September 28, 2026 (5-0)
• Appointed Clemence as voting delegate for Michigan Municipal League Annual Meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including warrants, special events, and holiday tree purchase (5-0)
• Directed staff to place Mayor selection process on future agenda (5-0)

City Commission

This is a workshop session of the Birmingham City Commission. No formal actions will be taken. The sole purpose is to discuss public-private partnerships.

• Discussion of public-private partnerships

The City Commission held a workshop to discuss public-private partnerships (P3s), with no formal decisions made. Commissioners explored potential benefits to offer private partners, such as increased density in the Rail or Triangle Districts and additional parking in the central business district. They also considered long-term ground leases and replacing certain parking decks with developments that provide public benefits. Staff may bring a future report on pros and cons of P3 projects for specific sites.

• No formal actions taken; workshop only
• Discussed potential P3 benefits: increased density, parking, civic facilities, infrastructure
• Considered adding density to Rail or Triangle Districts
• Discussed replacing Pierce, Park, N. Old Woodward decks or Lot 6 with developments
• Considered long-term ground leases as appropriate
• Staff may bring report on P3 pros/cons for specific sites

Museum Board

The Museum Board meeting scheduled for August 6, 2026 has been canceled. The meeting is rescheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Meeting canceled for August 6, 2026
• Rescheduled to August 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Birmingham Shopping District Board

The Birmingham Shopping District Board will consider a new Blade Sign Grant Program as new business. The board will also receive and file finance reports, approve consent agenda items including June minutes and June/July vouchers, and hear presentations on social media and mid-year marketing.

• Blade Sign Grant Program (pg. 19-20)
• Receive and File Finance Reports (pg. 3-9)
• Approval of BSD Board Minutes – June 4, 2026 (pg. 10-13)
• Approval of Vouchers – June and July 2026 (pg. 14-18)
• Mid-Year Marketing Report (pg. 21-22)

The Birmingham Shopping District Board approved a new Blade Sign Grant Program that reimburses eligible downtown businesses up to 50% of fabrication and installation costs, with a maximum of $2,000 per business. The board also approved the consent agenda, including June 4, 2026 minutes and June-July 2026 vouchers. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were reports and updates.

• Approved Blade Sign Grant Program (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: June 4, 2026 minutes and June-July 2026 vouchers (7-0)