Bridgman, Michigan
Recent meetings
Planning Commission
The Bridgman Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with the main item being continued discussion of Chapter 9 – Future Land Use Plan and Zoning Plan under Old Business. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and a hearing of citizens.
- Continued discussion of Chapter 9 – Future Land Use Plan and Zoning Plan
- Approval of March 19, 2026, meeting minutes
- Hearing of citizens for public comment
The Planning Commission reviewed a draft Master Plan and identified several required updates to maps, data, and formatting. Building/Zoning Official Mattner will work with Williams & Works to present an updated draft at the July meeting.
- Approved June 18, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
- Approved April 16, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The agenda includes several professional service agreements for parks and recreation, as well as an ordinance regarding mobile food vendors.
- Public Hearing for Fiscal Year 2027 Budget ($8,804,924 in total expenses)
- Professional Services Agreement with Sinclair Recreation (GameTime) for $167,447
- Professional Services Agreement with Abonmarche Consultants for $50,000
- Heart of Cook grant application for a $5,000 Rain Garden Pilot Program
- Introduction of Ordinance 2026-226 to regulate mobile food vendors
The Bridgman City Council unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 budget totaling $8.8 million and set the millage rate at 13.8499. The council also approved a $167,447 contract for the Downtown Courtyard Project (5-1), authorized a $5,000 grant application with city match for a Rain Garden Pilot Program, and set a July 13 public hearing for an Industrial Development District at 9864 Church Street. An ordinance regulating mobile food vendors was tabled until July 13 for further discussion.
- Adopted FY2027 budget of $8,804,924 and set millage rate at 13.8499 (unanimous)
- Approved $167,447 Sinclair Recreation agreement for Downtown Courtyard Project (5-1)
- Approved applying for $5,000 Heart of Cook grant with $5,000 city match for Rain Garden Pilot Program (unanimous)
- Set July 13 public hearing for Industrial Development District at 9864 Church St (unanimous)
- Tabled mobile food vendor ordinance until July 13 (unanimous)
- Amended May 26 special meeting minutes to add late-fee discussion (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items including bills ($234,363.28), Weko Beach boardwalk design ($50,000), and special events application for July 11
City Council
The Bridgman City Council will decide on a special events application from Lake Time Brewing and Spirits to close the alley behind its business for additional seating during live entertainment on May 30 and June 6, 2026. The meeting includes a hearing of citizens for public comment.
- Consideration of special events application by Lake Time Brewing and Spirits to close the alley behind 9765 Maple Street for outdoor seating on May 30 and June 6, 2026.
The City Council unanimously approved a special events application from Lake Time Brewing and Spirits LLC to close the alley behind the business for additional seating on May 30 and June 6, 2026, when live entertainment will be held. The applicant acknowledged the application was submitted past the deadline but did not request a rule change. The meeting adjourned at 10:06 AM.
- Approved special events application for alley closure behind Lake Time Brewing and Spirits on May 30 and June 6, 2026 (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Bridgman Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting including a review of the Master Plan draft under old business. Other agenda items are procedural: call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and citizen comments.
- Master Plan Draft Review (Old Business)
Corridor Improvement Authority
The Corridor Improvement Authority will vote on approving the FY 2027 budget and review the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan. The board will also discuss a 'Safe Streets For All' grant application. Other business includes approval of prior meeting minutes and financial reports.
- Approval of FY 2027 Budget
- Review of TIF Plan
- Discussion of 'Safe Streets For All' grant application
The Corridor Improvement Authority approved the FY 2027 budget and committed $20,000 for crosswalk signs and $11,500 toward the City's share of the SS4A grant. The meeting also included a review of the TIF Plan and a discussion regarding the 'Safe Streets for All' grant application.
- Approved May 18, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
- Approved April 20, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved FY 2027 Budget with changes (unanimous)
- Committed $20,000 for crosswalk signs
- Committed $11,500 toward SS4A grant share
- Increased line item for CGA Red Arrow Plan to include water fountain cost
City Council
The Bridgman City Council will consider a consent agenda including approval of bills totaling $128,389.24, a $1.46 million contract with MDOT for Willard and Mathieu streets reconstruction, and resolutions for an airport millage ballot question and a Safe Streets grant application. They will also set a June 8 public hearing for the FY 2027 budget and appoint a City Clerk. Workshop reports from department heads will be presented.
- Consideration of Contract 26-5095 with MDOT for reconstruction of Willard and Mathieu Streets at $1,459,485
- Resolution to place Southwest Michigan Regional Airport millage request on August 4, 2026 ballot
- Resolution authorizing submission of a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Application
- Setting public hearing for FY 2027 Budget on June 8, 2026
- Approval of a special event parade permit for Celebrate Bridgman Street Dance on July 11, 2026
The City Council approved a resolution to grant a drainage easement for a detention pond on Rambo Road and denied a resolution to authorize language for an airport millage request. Several consent agenda items were removed for further discussion.
- Approved Resolution 2026-09 for drainage easement (unanimous)
- Denied Resolution 2026-10 for airport millage language (unanimous)
- Removed item 6H from consent agenda for discussion
- Removed item 6I from consent agenda for discussion
- Adjourned meeting at 6:40 PM (unanimous)
Corridor Improvement Authority
The Bridgman Corridor Improvement Authority will discuss its Fiscal Year 2027 budget, review financial reports, and address old and new business including mural landscaping and a proposed drinking fountain at the corner of Lake and Red Arrow Highway. The meeting includes a public hearing from the Bridgman Public Library director and staff updates on trash cans, signs, and benches.
- FY2027 Budget Discussion
- Mural Landscaping – Arcadia (old business)
- Future Mural Placement Discussion (new business)
- Drinking Fountain at Corner of Lake and Red Arrow Hwy. (new business)
- Staff updates: Trash Cans, North City Limit Sign, Benches
The Corridor Improvement Authority approved a draft budget for Fiscal Year 2027 totaling $76,000 and ordered trash cans for Lake Street. The board also approved landscaping for a Weko Beach mural and the purchase of a drinking fountain at Lake and Red Arrow Highway.
- Approved FY 2027 draft budget of $76,000
- Approved ordering trash cans for Lake Street
- Approved landscaping plan for Weko Beach mural
- Approved purchase of drinking fountain at Lake and Red Arrow Hwy (max $6,500)
- Ranked preferred locations for future murals: Legion Park, Toth Park & Dog Park, Courtyard
Planning Commission
The Bridgman Corridor Improvement Authority will hold a public hearing with the library director, review financial reports and the FY2027 budget, and discuss a proposed drinking fountain at Lake and Red Arrow Hwy. The board will also consider mural placement and receive staff updates on trash cans, a north city limit sign, and benches.
- Public hearing with Bridgman Public Library Director Dr. Terri Hebert
- Review of financial reports and Fiscal Year 2027 budget
- Discussion of future mural placement and Arcadia mural landscaping
- Proposed drinking fountain at corner of Lake and Red Arrow Hwy
- Staff updates on trash cans, north city limit sign, and benches
The Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the March 19 minutes. It then approved Chapter 9 of the Future Land Use Plan and Zoning Plan with the discussed amendments. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.
- Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved March 19, 2026 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
- Approved Chapter 9 Future Land Use Plan and Zoning Plan with amendments (unanimous voice vote)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)
City Council
The Bridgman City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a second reading and adoption of an ordinance to vacate a portion of Oak Street public right-of-way, approval of a $115,140 contract for sanitary sewer improvements at West Campground Bath House, and several special event applications. The meeting also includes reports from city departments and committees.
- Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance 2026-226 to Vacate a Portion of Oak Street Public Right-of-Way
- Consideration of contract with Selge Construction for $115,140 for sanitary sewer improvements at West Campground Bath House
- Approval of bills totaling $327,350.79
- Appointments of Gene Schoon and Steve Boshnyak to the Zoning Board of Appeals
- Special event applications for 5K Run/Walk, 10K and Fun Run on July 11, 2026, Bridgman Library 60th Anniversary Carnival on August 1, 2026, Memorial Day Parade on May 24, 2026, and Celebrate Bridgman Street Dance on July 11, 2026
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included $327,350.79 in bills, appointments to the Zoning/Property Maintenance Board of Appeal, and several special‑events applications. A separate unanimous vote approved a Memorandum of Understanding for food vendors at Weko Beach with a $75 application fee. The council also approved a $115,140 contract with Selge Construction for sanitary sewer improvements at the West Campground Bath House.
- Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
- Approved $327,350.79 in bills (unanimous)
- Approved appointments of Gene Schoon and Steve Boshnyak to the Zoning/Property Maintenance Board of Appeal (terms ending May 2029) (unanimous)
- Approved special‑events applications for cross‑country run, library carnival, Memorial Day parade, and Celebrate Bridgman Street Dance (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 2026-226 to vacate a portion of Oak Street public right‑of‑way (unanimous)
- Approved contract with Selge Construction for $115,140 sanitary sewer improvements at West Campground Bath House (unanimous)
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding for food vendors at Weko Beach with a $75 fee (unanimous)
- Proclaimed May 2026 as Building Safety Month (unanimous)
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will elect a Vice-Chair and Secretary and review proposed amendments to its bylaws that update the board's name, authority, and membership to reflect its merger with the Property Maintenance Board of Appeals. The board will also approve minutes from its October 2025 meeting and hear public comment. No appeals or variance requests are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural.
- Election of Vice-Chair and Secretary for the board
- Review of proposed amendments to bylaws aligning with merger of ZBA and Property Maintenance Board of Appeals
- Approval of October 2, 2025 meeting minutes
- Staff report on bylaw updates and merger implementation
The board elected a Vice Chair and Secretary and adopted amended bylaws to incorporate the Property Maintenance Board of Appeals. No citizens were present for the hearing.
- Elected Eugene Schoon as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Steve Boshnyak as Secretary (unanimous)
- Adopted amended Zoning and Property Maintenance Board of Appeals Bylaws (5-0)