Bridgman public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review revised drafts for chapters on community facilities, placemaking, and coastal and climate trends. The body will also discuss defining vulnerability within the Bridgman community and outline next steps for chapters 1, 8, and 9.

• Review of Chapter 4: Community Facilities and Services revised draft
• Review of Chapter 5: Placemaking revised draft
• Review of Chapter 6: Planning for Coastal and Climate Trends revised draft
• Discussion of Chapter 7: Defining Vulnerability in the Bridgman Community
• Overview and next steps for Chapters 1, 8, and 9

The commission unanimously approved the revised Chapter 5 (Placemaking) of the Master Plan. It also approved Chapter 7 with the requested inclusion on economic resilience. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda – unanimous voice vote
• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Master Plan Chapter 5 (Placemaking) – unanimous voice vote
• Approved Master Plan Chapter 7 with inclusion of economic resilience paragraph – unanimous voice vote
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous voice vote

Corridor Improvement Authority

The Corridor Improvement Authority will meet to review financial reports and the goals and objectives of its 10-year plan. The body will also receive a staff update regarding an MDARD grant for Emma Hearth & Market.

• Review of 10-year plan goals and objectives
• MDARD grant update for Emma Hearth & Market
• Review of financial reports

The Bridge­man Corridor Improvement Authority approved its December 15 agenda by voice vote, with all members in favor. It also approved the November 17 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:02 pm EST by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved November 17 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:02 pm EST (voice vote, unanimous)

City Council

The Bridgman City Council will hold a special meeting on December 15, 2025. Council members will hear public comments and then consider approving alternative options for the current seasonal sites at Weko Beach and the campground. No other decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Consider alternative options for seasonal sites at Weko Beach & Campground
• Public hearing of citizens (two separate sessions)

The council unanimously approved a 10% increase in seasonal site fees and voted to discontinue seasonal sites starting in 2027. They also approved the meeting agenda and adjourned the meeting at 5:08 p.m. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved 10% seasonal site fee increase and discontinuation in 2027 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:08 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Bridgman City Council will consider several actions, including approving minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting and authorizing bills totaling $339,743.32. The council will also vote on reappointing James Kole to the Board of Review, adopting a resolution to submit a Water Resources Division grant application for Toth Park improvements, and changing pricing and site use at Weko Beach & Campground. Public comments and departmental reports will be included in the agenda.

• Approve bills in the amount of $339,743.32
• Reappoint James Kole as regular Board of Review member (3‑year term)
• Approve Resolution 2025-13 for Water Resources Division grant application for Toth Park Improvements
• Approve weekend differential pricing for nightly reservation at Weko Beach & Campground effective Jan 1 2026
• Approve converting Weko Beach & Campground to all transient sites

The council approved the agenda and the minutes from the November 10 meeting. It approved city bills totaling $339,743.32 and reappointed James Kole to the Board of Review for three years. The council also approved a grant application resolution for Toth Park improvements and set a $10 weekend surcharge for reservations at Weko Beach & Campground. Consideration of converting the campground to all transient sites was tabled until the January 5, 2026 meeting.

• Approved agenda for Dec 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $339,743.32 (unanimous)
• Reappointed James Kole to Board of Review (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-13 for Toth Park grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $10 weekend differential pricing at Weko Beach & Campground (unanimous)
• Tabled conversion of Weko Beach & Campground to all transient sites until Jan 5, 2026
• Adjourned meeting at 7:02 pm (unanimous)

Corridor Improvement Authority

The Corridor Improvement Authority will meet to review financial reports and discuss new business. The primary agenda item is a proposal presentation from Arcadia Gardens regarding planters for 2026.

• Proposal presentation from Arcadia Gardens for 2026 planters

The board unanimously approved the agenda and the October 20 meeting minutes. It selected Option 1 walnut‑finish trash receptacles. It also unanimously approved Arcadia Gardens' 2026 planters proposal for the barrel planters at Weko Beach. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved November 17 agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Selected Option 1 walnut‑finish trash receptacles (no vote recorded)
• Approved 2026 planters proposal for Weko Beach (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:59 pm EST (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Bridgman City Council will meet to approve bills totaling $358,301.86, consider appointing a new City Treasurer, and adopt a five-year Parks Master Plan. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the park plan and a closed session update.

• Approve bills in the amount of $358,301.86
• Public Hearing – Park 5-year Master Plan
• Consider approving Debra Wishart as City Treasurer
• Consider adopting Resolution 2025-11 for 2026 meeting schedule
• Consider approving Wolverine Electric for $25,296 to replace generator

Corridor Improvement Authority

The Bridgman Corridor Improvement Authority will consider its schedule for 2026, including approval of meeting dates. It will also discuss planters for 2026 and hold a hearing of citizens. Additional agenda items include election of officers, review of financial reports, and staff updates.

• Review and approve 2026 meeting dates
• Discussion on planters for 2026
• Election of officers
• Review financial reports
• Hearing of citizens

The Corridor Improvement Authority removed item 6 (Election of Officers) from the agenda and approved the amendment by unanimous voice vote. The board also approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes and the 2026 meeting dates, each by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 5:59 pm by unanimous voice vote.

• Amended agenda to remove item 6 (Election of Officers); motion carried unanimously
• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes; motion carried unanimously
• Approved 2026 meeting dates as presented; motion carried unanimously
• Adjourned meeting at 5:59 pm EST; motion carried unanimously

City Council

The Bridgman City Council will vote on several action items, including approving $269,556.26 in bills and adopting the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting. The council will also appoint City Manager Debbie Lambrix to two additional roles and name JT Adkerson as the city’s representative for the Twin Cities Area Transportation Study. Additional approvals include a memorandum of understanding with Bridgman Public Schools for bulk salt and an employment agreement with the new City Manager Debra Lambrix.

• Approve bills totaling $269,556.26
• Appoint City Manager Debbie Lambrix as Title VI Coordinator
• Appoint Debbie Lambrix to the Galien River Sewer District Authority board (AJ Mottl as alternate)
• Appoint JT Adkerson as Bridgman representative for Twin Cities Area Transportation Study (TwinCATS)
• Approve MOU with Bridgman Public Schools for purchase of bulk salt

The council unanimously approved the September 23, 2025 special meeting minutes and $269,556.26 in bills. It also confirmed several appointments, including the City Manager as Title VI Coordinator and representatives to regional boards, and approved a bulk‑salt agreement with the school district. The employment agreement for the new City Manager was approved subject to a 90‑day review. Council set the community trick‑or‑treat event for Oct 31, 5:30 pm‑7:00 pm.

• Approved September 23, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $269,556.26 (unanimous)
• Appointed City Manager Debbie Lambrix as Title VI Coordinator (unanimous)
• Appointed Debbie Lambrix to Galien River Sewer District Authority board, AJ Mottl as alternate (unanimous)
• Appointed JT Adkerson as Bridgman representative for TwinCATS (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Bridgman Public Schools for bulk salt purchase (unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement with new City Manager Debra Lambrix, subject to 90‑day review (unanimous)
• Set October 31 trick‑or‑treat event for 5:30 pm‑7:00 pm (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review a staff report regarding the merger of the ZBA with the Property Maintenance Board of Appeals. The board will also discuss establishing the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Staff report on merger of ZBA with Property Maintenance Board of Appeals
• Establishment of 2026 meeting schedule

The board unanimously approved its agenda and the October 2, 2024 minutes. It also approved the recommended 2026 meeting schedule, setting meetings for April 16 and October 15, 2026, and moving the start time to 5:30 PM. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:50 PM.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 2, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule: April 16 and October 15, start time 5:30 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 PM (unanimous)

City Council

The Bridgman City Council will vote on approving the minutes from the September 2, 2025 regular meeting. It will consider Resolution 2025-09 to support a Transportation Economic Development Fund grant for reconstructing Willard Avenue and Mathieu Street, with the city providing an approximate $135,170 local match. The council will also interview Debbie Lambrix for the City Manager position.

• Approve September 2, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Consider Resolution 2025-09 for a TEDF Category A grant to rebuild Willard Ave and Mathieu St (city match ~ $135,170)
• Interview Debbie Lambrix for the City Manager role

The council approved the agenda for the September 23, 2025 special meeting and the minutes of the September 2, 2025 regular meeting, both unanimously. It adopted Resolution 2025-09 to submit a Transportation Economic Development Fund Category A grant to MDOT for reconstructing Willard Avenue and Mathieu Street. The council also approved Debbie Lambrix for City Manager, conditional on contract negotiations, with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda for September 23, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-09 to seek TEDF Category A grant for Willard Ave & Mathieu St reconstruction (unanimous)
• Approved Debbie Lambrix as City Manager, conditional on contract negotiations (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:13 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss progress updates and reviews for Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 of the Master Plan. The meeting also includes a review of the Social District section within Chapter 4.

• Master Plan Chapter 2 & 3 progress update
• Master Plan Chapter 4 Social District section review
• Master Plan Chapter 5 review
• Master Plan Chapter 6 review

The Planning Commission approved the updated Chapter 4 of the Master Plan and added Redevelopment Ready Communities language to Chapter 5. They also reworded Chapter 5’s opening paragraph to refer to “Michigan governors over the last decade.” The revised Chapter 6, which updates lake‑level and shoreline data, was adopted. All motions passed by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved the September 18 agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Chapter 4 of the Master Plan as presented (unanimous voice vote)
• Added Redevelopment Ready Communities language to the end of Chapter 5 (unanimous voice vote)
• Reworded Chapter 5 opening paragraph to reference “Michigan governors over the last decade” (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted revisions to Chapter 6 (updated lake levels, flooding, shoreline data) (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:04 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

Corridor Improvement Authority

The Corridor Improvement Authority will consider two items of old business: replacing trash receptacles along Lake Street and adding a new receptacle on Red Arrow Highway. In new business, the board will discuss whether to participate in the Michigan Main Street Program in partnership with the Greater Bridgman Area Chamber and Growth Alliance. The meeting will also include routine items such as approval of the August 18 2025 minutes, a review of financial reports, and a code‑enforcement staff update.

• Replace trash receptacles along Lake Street
• Add a trash receptacle on Red Arrow Highway
• Consider participation in the Michigan Main Street Program with the Greater Bridgman Area Chamber and Growth Alliance
• Approve the August 18 2025 meeting minutes
• Review financial reports

The board approved a $1,575 expense to reinforce the Miss Blossomtime sign. It also approved allocating up to $5,000 to the Parks Department to purchase six trash receptacles for Lake Street and Red Arrow Highway. The agenda and minutes for the August 18, 2025 meeting were approved as amended, each by unanimous voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 pm after a unanimous motion.

• Approved agenda for August 18 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved amended minutes for August 18 2025 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $1,575 expense for Miss Blossomtime sign reinforcement (unanimous voice vote)
• Allocated up to $5,000 to Parks Department for six trash receptacles (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:24 pm (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council adopted Resolution 2025-08 to raise the monthly Water Ready‑to‑Serve charge by 3% starting Oct. 1, 2025, passing 5‑2. Council also appointed Treasurer Debbie Lambrix as interim city manager with a temporary $1,500 monthly pay adjustment, approved unanimously. Additional actions included a $594,015 water‑tower maintenance contract and approval of $389,768.25 in city bills, both unanimous.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-08 to increase water rates 3% (5‑2)
• Appointed Debbie Lambrix as interim city manager with $1,500/month pay adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved water‑tower maintenance contract with USG Water Solutions for $594,015 (unanimous)
• Approved city bills totaling $389,768.25 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Events Application for Bridgman High School Homecoming Parade (unanimous)
• Approved Special Events Application for Lake Time Brewing Black Lillies Show (unanimous)
• Approved opening a new State of Michigan ACH deposit account at United Federal Credit Union (unanimous)
• Tabled proposal to move monthly council meetings to the second Monday (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the July 17, 2025 minutes. It also approved three Master Plan items—Library amendment, Downtown Courtyard addition, and Chapter 3 amendment—with the noted wording changes. All approvals were passed by voice vote.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved Library amendment to change wording (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved addition of Downtown Courtyard section with map (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 3 amendment with no changes (voice vote, unanimous)

Corridor Improvement Authority

The Corridor Improvement Authority unanimously approved the August 18 agenda and the July 21 meeting minutes. No substantive actions were taken on new business items. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Approved August 18 agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:13 pm EST (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council approved several items, including $210,189.52 in city bills, a $40,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to update the Master Plan, a $34,415.29 purchase of a John Deere tractor, and a $45,000 repair of the sanitary sewer main under Lake Street. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $210,189.52 in city bills (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 grant to update the Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a 2025 John Deere Compact Tractor for $34,415.29 (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 repair of the sanitary sewer main beneath Lake Street (unanimous)
• Approved rescheduling of the November 3, 2025 meeting to November 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Jan Trapani as Bridgman's representative to the Medic 1 Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-07 for the Restated Articles of Incorporation of Community Emergency Service (unanimous)
• Approved the minutes from July 7 and July 14, 2025 (unanimous)

Corridor Improvement Authority

The Corridor Improvement Authority amended its agenda to consider a new north‑city‑limits sign, approved the June 16 meeting minutes, and unanimously adopted a service agreement with the Greater Bridgman Area Chamber and Growth Alliance. It also approved the proposed signage concept for Red Arrow Highway, limiting total cost to $5,000. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Amended agenda to add signage concept for north city limits at Red Arrow Highway (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved service agreement between the Authority and the Greater Bridgman Area Chamber and Growth Alliance (unanimous)
• Approved signage concept for north city limits at Red Arrow Highway, with total cost not to exceed $5,000 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Bridgman Planning Commission unanimously approved the July 17 agenda with a change to item 5 and the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the Master Plan Notice of Intent Letter and the Chapter 2 and Chapter 4 amendments to the Master Plan. The commission agreed to review additional Courtyard, Library, I‑94 and Red Arrow Highway amendments at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:29 p.m.

• Approved July 17 agenda with change to item 5 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Master Plan Notice of Intent Letter (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Chapter 2 Master Plan amendments (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Chapter 4 Master Plan amendments (unanimous voice vote)
• Agreed to review Courtyard, Library, I‑94 and Red Arrow Highway amendments at next meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:29 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Bridgman City Council held a strategic planning work session on July 14, 2025 at City Hall. No members of the public attended the hearing. Council Member Blackwell moved to adjourn, Council Member Stine seconded, and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote at 7:19 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:19 p.m. (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The Bridgman City Council unanimously approved several actions, including budget amendments, payment of $540,749.47 in bills, purchase of vacant land on Willard Ave for $410.22, a development agreement for a residential Planned Unit Development, a $30,000 revolving loan fund for Buist Family Circus 2, LLC, and a new Kubota tractor for Parks & Recreation. The council also approved the meeting agenda, prior meeting minutes, and adjourned the meeting at 6:45 PM.

• Approved agenda for July 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 2 and June 30, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved $540,749.47 in bills (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of vacant land on Willard Ave for $410.22 (unanimous)
• Approved Development Agreement for residential Planned Unit Development on parcels 11-56-0020-0150-19-0 and 11-56-0020-0150-16-0 (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 revolving loan fund for improvements at 4209 Lake St. (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new 2025 Kubota tractor for $61,250 with $13,000 trade‑in (unanimous)

City Council

The council reached consensus to schedule another strategic‑planning work session to draft operating guidelines and a civility statement. A motion to adjourn was made by Mayor Trapani, seconded by Council Member D’Agostino, and carried unanimously by voice vote.

• Schedule another work session to draft operating guidelines/civility statement (consensus)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Corridor Improvement Authority

The Corridor Improvement Authority unanimously approved a $30,000 loan for Sarah Buist to establish a new business at 4209 Lake Street. It also approved a $1,390 quote from Carson Wood Specialties to replace the community sign at Red Arrow Highway and Lake Street, and authorized a quote not to exceed $70 ,00 for Oscar Printing. A draft service agreement with the Greater Bridgman Area Chamber and Growth Alliance will be prepared for review at the July 21, 2025 meeting. All motions passed by voice vote.

• Approved $30,000 loan for Sarah Buist (unanimous)
• Approved $1,390 quote from Carson Wood Specialties for new community sign (unanimous)
• Approved Oscar Printing quote not to exceed $70 ,00 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for June 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed preparation of draft service agreement with Greater Bridgman Area Chamber and Growth Alliance for July 21 meeting

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the June 11 agenda and the April 17 meeting minutes by voice vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 17 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council unanimously adopted the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget totaling $6,666,178 in expenses. It also set the city millage rate at $14.021 for FY 2026 and approved several contracts and a special public‑art event. A motion to amend the agenda by removing item 8G was rejected.

• Adopt FY 2026 Budget ($6,666,178 expenses) – carried unanimously
• Establish city millage rate at $14.021 for FY 2026 – carried unanimously
• Approve service agreement with Greater Bridgman Area Chamber and Growth Alliance – carried (Yeas 4, Nays 2, Absent 1)
• Approve B&R Assessing LLC assessing services contract ($26,083.89 first year) – carried unanimously
• Approve bills totaling $195,755.78 – carried unanimously
• Approve special event Brushstrokes of Bridgman (July 12) – carried unanimously
• Approve minutes of May 5, 2025 meeting – carried unanimously
• Motion to amend agenda removing item 8G – not carried (Yeas 2, Nays 4, Absent 1)

Corridor Improvement Authority

The Authority approved a $10,000 financial support for the Chamber Growth Alliance by unanimous voice vote. It also approved $500 to rent a 10x20 tent for the Celebrate Bridgman Days paint‑by‑number event, again unanimously. The agenda and the April 30 minutes were approved without opposition. No other motions were decided.

• Approved $10,000 allocation to Chamber Growth Alliance (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $500 tent rental for Celebrate Bridgman Days event (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved May 19 agenda as written (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 30 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a $293,410 contract with Pearson Construction to renovate City Hall. It also approved a $25,240.29 roof replacement contract, adopted resolutions for a public‑act exemption and to join the West Michigan Health Insurance Pool, and scheduled a public hearing for the FY2026 budget. Additionally, the council approved the April 7 meeting minutes, $412,124.73 in bills, and a proclamation designating May 2025 as Building Safety Month.

• Approved minutes of the April 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $412,124.73 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-04 for the Annual Exemption Option of Public Act 152 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-06 to join the West Michigan Health Insurance Pool and appointed trustees (unanimous)
• Scheduled FY2026 budget public hearing for June 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $25,240.29 contract with Lakeside Roofing for City Hall roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $293,410 contract with Pearson Construction to renovate City Hall (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation designating May 2025 as Building Safety Month (unanimous)

Corridor Improvement Authority

The board removed item 6A from the agenda, approved the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes, and unanimously voted to submit a $75,550 draft budget for FY 2026 to the City Council. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:16 pm.

• Removed item 6A from agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Submitted FY 2026 draft budget request of $75,550 to Council (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:16 pm (unanimous voice vote)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously removed agenda item 8B, approved the amended agenda and the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes, and adopted a resolution to start the Master Plan amendment process. All votes were voice votes with unanimous support. The meeting was adjourned at 6:59 PM.

• Remove agenda item 8B (unanimous voice vote)
• Approve amended agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approve March 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopt resolution to begin Master Plan amendment process (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The council unanimously approved an $87,552 agreement with the Berrien County Road Department to improve roads in the Water Tower and Stelter Farms subdivisions and several listed streets. It also approved $262,032.28 in city bills, reappointed two zoning board members, and authorized a letter of intent for a housing grant. Additional unanimous actions included a Memorial Day parade request, a $1 easement for electrical service in Toth Park, and the meeting adjournment.

• Approved minutes from March 3 regular meeting and March 17 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved city bills totaling $262,032.28 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mike Mendus and Tom Buckley to Zoning Board of Appeals (terms to May 30, 2028) (unanimous)
• Approved Bridgman American Legion Post 331 request for Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $87,552 agreement with Berrien County Road Department for road improvements in Water Tower, Stelter Farms, Clark St, Papalardo St, Davis LN, Pearl St, Stadium Dr, and School St (unanimous)
• Authorized Resolution 2025-03 to submit a letter of intent to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for redevelopment of 9735 Red Arrow Highway (unanimous)
• Approved $1 easement with Indiana Michigan Power Company for a 10‑foot right‑of‑way for electrical service to Surf Internet in Toth Park (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:28 PM (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the March 20, 2025 agenda. It also unanimously approved the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes. The commission then unanimously adjourned the meeting at 6:14 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)