{
 "city": "Bridgman",
 "state": "Michigan",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bridgman.org/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-07",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss Future Land Use Plan and Zoning Plan update",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-499",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06182026-499",
   "source": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Bridgman City Council discusses FY 2027 budget and various city projects",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-498",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-498",
   "source": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider closing alley for brewery outdoor seating",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-497",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-497",
   "source": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review Master Plan draft",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-496",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Corridor Improvement Authority",
   "headline": "CIA to consider approving FY 2027 budget and review TIF plan",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-495",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-495",
   "source": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $1.46M street reconstruction contract",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-494",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-494",
   "source": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Corridor Improvement Authority",
   "headline": "CIA to discuss FY2027 budget, mural projects, and downtown drinking fountain",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-492",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04202026-492",
   "source": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-16",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "CIA to review FY2027 budget, discuss drinking fountain project",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162026-493",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04162026-493",
   "source": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on vacating Oak Street right-of-way, approve sewer contract",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-491",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-491",
   "source": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-09",
   "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals",
   "headline": "Board to elect officers, review updated bylaws for merged appeals board",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-490",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04092026-490",
   "source": "https://www.bridgman.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}