Grand Ledge public meetings in 2025

Board of Cemetery Trustees

The Grand Ledge Board of Cemetery Trustees will vote to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 23 meeting. The board will hear a staff report from the Public Works Superintendent and address any unfinished and new business items. Audience participation and member communications will also be included before adjournment.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of December 23 minutes
• Staff report from Public Works Superintendent
• Unfinished business
• New business

Board of Cemetery Trustees

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will hear a report from the Public Works Superintendent and address any unfinished or new business.

Board of Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Cemetery Trustees will approve the meeting agenda and several past meeting minutes, hear a staff report from the Public Works Superintendent, and discuss the Oakwood Cemetery Rules and Regulations. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Motion to approve the Thursday, 16 December 2025 agenda
• Motions to approve minutes from 16 Oct 2024, 27 Dec 2024, and 12 Jun 2025
• Staff report by the Public Works Superintendent
• Discussion of Oakwood Cemetery Rules and Regulations

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will interview selected consultants for the 2027-2031 Master Plan update. The body will also consider a sign proposal for Fitzgerald Memorial Field and the creation of an Earth Day 2026 subcommittee.

• Interviews for Master Plan Update consultants
• Sign proposal from Kiana Ruvolo for 12”x 18” Dance Walk signs on Fitzgerald Memorial Field Fence
• Consideration of Earth Day 2026 subcommittee
• Adoption of 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Staff reports on Jaycee Park Playground and Observation Platform

The commission unanimously recommended that City Council select Rowe to prepare the five‑year Parks and Recreation Master Plan update and allocate $20,000 from the fund balance for the project. It also approved the installation of five Dance Walk signs, set Earth Day 2026 for April 18, created an Earth Day subcommittee, and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approved installation of five Dance Walk signs on Fitzgerald Memorial Field fence (unanimous)
• Recommended Rowe to City Council for the five‑year Parks and Recreation Master Plan update (unanimous)
• Recommended use of $20,000 from the Parks and Recreation Fund balance for the master plan update (unanimous)
• Set April 18, 2026 as Earth Day 2026 (unanimous)
• Established Earth Day subcommittee with members Jaquette, Langley, and Marks (unanimous)
• Adopted the 2026 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting schedule (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will approve the meeting agenda and recent minutes, review staff financial reports, and discuss upcoming 2026‑2027 development priorities. Members will also consider a request from First United Methodist Church regarding snow removal for its parking lot and sidewalks. No contracts or expenditures are slated for approval at this meeting.

• Approve the December 10, 2025 regular meeting agenda
• Approve October 8, 2025 and November 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff reports on financial transactions and monthly statements
• Unfinished business: discussion of 2026‑2027 priorities
• Unfinished business: First United Methodist Church snow‑removal request

The Downtown Development Authority board unanimously approved the 2026‑2027 priorities, moving the facade/renovation programs to Tier 2. The board also acknowledged payment of $10,157.99 for financial transactions and accepted the monthly financial statements. A staff report noted the city‑approved landscaping contract awarded to Precision Lawn and Snow with a $344 monthly increase to the DDA’s share.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2025 informational meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Acknowledged payment of financial transactions and bills $10,157.99 (unanimous)
• Accepted and placed on file the financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved 2026/2027 priorities with facade renovation moved to Tier 2 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:04 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Grand Ledge City Council will vote on its consent agenda, receive staff reports, and place the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit on file. In new business, the council will approve a landscaping and maintenance contract with Precision Lawn & Snow for City Hall and the Downtown Development Authority, and will amend Resolution #20 of 2025 to adopt the FY 2026 budget, tax levy, and a temporary sewer rate adjustment.

• Approve consent agenda items: financial transactions, bills, and 24 Nov 2025 council minutes
• Receive and file staff reports from Manager’s Office, Clerk’s, Finance, Police, Community Development, Public Services, Planning and Zoning, Assessing, and Building departments
• Place the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit for FY ending 30 Jun 2025 on file
• Award contract to Precision Lawn & Snow for City Hall and Downtown Development Authority landscaping and maintenance
• Amend Resolution #20 of 2025 to adopt FY 2026 budget, tax levy, and adjust sewer rates per 1,000 gallons for 1 Jul–1 Oct 2025

The council adopted Resolution #49, amending the fee schedule to correct sewer rates for July‑October 2025 and approving the annual budget and tax levy for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2026. It also approved Resolution #48, awarding a contract to Precision Lawn & Snow for City Hall and Downtown Development Authority landscaping and maintenance. Additional motions to receive and file the November 2025 staff reports and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report with its Single Audit were carried unanimously.

• Approved Precision Lawn & Snow landscaping contract (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2026 budget and adjusted sewer rates (unanimous)
• Received and placed on file November 2025 staff reports (unanimous)
• Received and placed on file Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Single Audit (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand Ledge Planning Commission will consider extending the approval for a 326-unit apartment complex on E. Saginaw Highway by one year. The body will also discuss a site plan for a new automatic car wash and review the Master Plan Update.

• Extension of site plan approval for 326-unit apartment complex on E. Saginaw Highway
• Site plan approval for Tommy's automatic car wash at 850 E. Saginaw Highway
• Discussion on Master Plan Update – Zoning Plan & Maps

The Planning Commission unanimously extended the approval of the site plan for a new 326‑unit apartment complex on parcels 030-13-200-040-00 and 030-13-200-062-00 for one year, expiring January 2 2026, with several conditions. The Commission also unanimously approved the site plan for a Tommy’s automatic car wash at 850 E. Saginaw Highway, subject to a revised plan and recorded easements. The regular agenda and the November 6 2025 meeting minutes were each approved unanimously.

• Extended approval of site plan for 326‑unit apartment complex (parcels 030-13-200-040-00 & 030-13-200-062-00) for one year, expiring Jan 2 2026 – unanimous
• Approved site plan for Tommy’s automatic car wash at 850 E. Saginaw Highway, subject to revised plan and easements – unanimous
• Approved the regular agenda for the Dec 4 2025 meeting – unanimous
• Approved the Nov 6 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous

City Council

The council will consider several new business items, including adopting the 2026 regular meeting calendar and receiving the Planning Commission’s 2024 annual report and 2025 work plan. It will vote on a resolution awarding a design‑and‑construction engineering contract to Wolverine Engineering for Phase 2 of the ballfields next to Fitzgerald Park, and on a resolution approving a Lansing Economic Area Partnership Community Enhancement Grant sub‑grant agreement. The consent agenda includes a change order for the Wastewater Treatment Plant CWSRF Project #5825‑01 and an amendment to the fee schedule to add water and sewer permit inspection fees.

• Award contract to Wolverine Engineering for design and construction engineering of Phase 2 ballfields adjacent to Fitzgerald Park
• Approve Lansing Economic Area Partnership Community Enhancement Grant Program sub‑grant agreement
• Adopt the 2026 City Council regular meeting calendar
• Receive Planning Commission 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Work Plan
• Consent agenda: Change Order No. 2 for Wastewater Treatment Plant CWSRF Project #5825‑01 and amendment to insert water and sewer permit inspection fees

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, the regular agenda, and placed staff reports on file. They adopted the 2026 meeting calendar, changing the start time to 7:00 p.m. with a 7‑1 vote. The council unanimously adopted Resolution #46, awarding Wolverine Engineering the design‑and‑construction contract for Phase 2 ballfields at Fitzgerald Park. They also unanimously adopted Resolution #47, approving a sub‑grant for the ADA‑accessible playground at Jaycee Park.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Placed staff reports from Clerk, Finance, Police, and Planning on file (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 council meeting calendar, changing start time to 7:00 p.m. (7‑1)
• Received Planning Commission 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Work Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #46, awarding Wolverine Engineering Phase 2 ballfields contract (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #47, approving sub‑grant for ADA playground at Jaycee Park (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a project called The Avenue at Grand Ledge. The board is considering allowing 10 buildings to exceed the 180-foot length limit by 5 feet.

• Public hearing for variance at 5776 E. Saginaw Highway and adjoining vacant parcel
• Proposed construction of 10 buildings at 185 feet in length
• Project involves a 326-unit multiple family residential apartment complex on 78.07 acres
• Approval of July 17, 2025, meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the meeting agenda and the July 17, 2024 minutes, each by unanimous vote. In a public hearing, the board considered a variance request to allow eight 185‑foot‑wide multiple‑family residential buildings at 5776 E. Saginaw Highway. After discussion, the board found the additional five feet of length negligible and voted unanimously to approve the variance.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for eight 185‑ft wide residential buildings at 5776 E. Saginaw Highway (unanimous)

Local Development Finance Authority

The Grand Ledge Local Development Finance Authority will hold its regular meeting on November 12, 2025. Members will vote to approve the informational meeting minutes and the regular meeting minutes from April 9, 2025. The agenda also includes standard roll call, pledge of allegiance, audience participation, and closing remarks.

• Motion to approve the April 9, 2025 informational meeting minutes
• Motion to approve the April 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Local Development Finance Authority approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 informational meeting in two separate motions, each carried unanimously. No other actions were taken; a staff report mentioned a possible lot split of a six‑acre parcel but no decision was made. The meeting was adjourned at 4:22 p.m.

• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous) – Motion A
• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous) – Motion B

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is holding an informational meeting to discuss priorities and review financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. No formal decisions are scheduled for this session.

• Tier 1 priorities: Downtown streetscape rehabilitation, façade/renovation grants, public bathrooms in Jaycee Park, and public art
• Tier 2 priorities: Bridge Street Plaza infill development, Jaycee Park development, virtual marketing, and entryway signage
• Financial report showing DDA total assets of $7,580,118 as of June 30, 2025
• Debt report for 2023 Downtown Development Bonds with a remaining balance of $3,730,000
• Fiscal year 2025 expenditures including $3,038,956 for capital outlay

The board held an informational meeting and reviewed the draft Fiscal Year 2025 audit. No decisions on projects, policies, or funding were made. The only action was a unanimous motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will vote to approve its regular agenda and the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes. It will then discuss the 2026 meeting schedule, a proposed bollard installation, a bid for dumpster enclosure repairs, and set priorities for 2026‑2027. These items are on the agenda for the November 12, 2025 meeting.

• Motion to approve the regular meeting agenda
• Motion to approve the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of the 2026 meeting schedule
• Consideration of a bollard installation project
• Bid approval for dumpster enclosure repairs

The Downtown Development Authority approved the installation of three decorative‑capped bollards at S. Bridge and W. Jefferson for up to $16,000, with a 7‑2 vote. It also unanimously approved the regular meeting agenda, the 2026 meeting schedule, acknowledgment of $6,356.56 in payments, acceptance of the financial statements, and the bid from Central Michigan Building Services for dumpster enclosure repairs. The board postponed the October 8, 2025 minutes to the December 10, 2025 meeting and adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Postponed October 8, 2025 minutes to Dec 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Acknowledged payment of $6,356.56 (unanimous)
• Accepted and filed financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved bollard installation up to $16,000 (7 Ayes: Archer, Bye, Beattie, Macdowell, Mitchell, Mulder, Paski; 2 Nays: Augustine, Fata)
• Approved bid from Central Michigan Building Services for dumpster enclosure repairs (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (unanimous)

Local Development Finance Authority

The Local Development Finance Authority is holding an informational meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and does not list any specific decisions or new business for action.

The Local Development Finance Authority presented the FY 2025 draft audit and members discussed it. No votes, approvals, or other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that passed.

City Council

The City Council will review the draft Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and consider several intergovernmental agreements with Eaton County. The body is also deciding on a bid for property demolition and park improvements.

• Bid award to MCS Excavating for demolition and disposal of 419 Booth St.
• Resolution for Grand Ledge Ball Park Improvements, Phase II, TF24-0035
• Eaton County Law Enforcement Mutual Assistance and Major Crimes Task Force agreements
• Interlocal Agreement for Eaton County Designated Assessor (2026-2030)
• Special Use Rental Application for the 05 December 2025 Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

The Grand Ledge City Council approved the consent and regular agendas unanimously. It then adopted five resolutions, including joining the Eaton County Law Enforcement Mutual Assistance agreement and Major Crimes Task Force, approving Phase II ball park improvements, extending the interlocal assessor agreement, and awarding a demolition contract for 419 Booth St. All actions were carried out with unanimous votes.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #40 to join Eaton County Law Enforcement Mutual Assistance agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #41 to join Eaton County Major Crimes Task Force agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #42 for Grand Ledge Ball Park Improvements Phase II (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #43 interlocal agreement for Eaton County Designated Assessor (2026‑2030) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #44 awarding bid to MCS Excavating for demolition of 419 Booth St (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to approve its 2025 annual report, 2026 work plan, and 2026 meeting schedule. The body will also hold a discussion regarding housing and implementation for the Master Plan update.

• Approval of the Planning Commission’s 2025 annual report to the City Council
• Approval of the 2026 work plan
• Approval of the 2026 meeting schedule
• Discussion on Master Plan Update – Housing & Implementation

The commission approved its regular meeting agenda and the October 2, 2025 minutes. It also approved the 2025 annual report for submission to City Council, the 2025 work plan, and the 2026 meeting schedule. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 annual report for City Council submission (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 work plan for City Council submission (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)

City Council

The Grand Ledge City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend the Zoning District Map, rezoning Parcel #400-013-100-020-03 (78 ft × 212 ft) from R‑HD Multiple Family Residential to B‑1 Highway Service District. The council will also approve the consent agenda items, receive September 2025 staff reports, and review a $28,857.19 payment to Oneida Township under a Section 425 revenue‑sharing agreement.

• Public hearing on ordinance to rezone Parcel #400-013-100-020-03 from R‑HD to B‑1 Highway Service District
• Ordinance to amend the Zoning District Map for the same parcel
• Approval of consent agenda items (financial transactions, minutes from Oct 13, Oct 20, and Oct 13 closed session)
• Receipt of September 2025 staff reports from Clerk’s, Finance, Police, and Planning & Zoning departments
• Payment of $28,857.19 to Oneida Township per Section 425 revenue‑sharing agreement

The council adopted Ordinance #616, changing the zoning of parcel #400-013-100-020-03 from R‑HD to B‑1 Highway Service District. The motion passed unanimously. The council also approved the consent and regular agendas, received September 2025 staff reports, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Received and filed September 2025 staff reports (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #616 rezoning parcel #400-013-100-020-03 to B-1 Highway Service District (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Grand Ledge Parks and Recreation Commission will review the 2027‑2031 Master Plan update and the Parks and Recreation section of the Capital Improvements Plan. Items include a proposed $495,000 Ballfield Phase II at Fitzgerald Park, a security‑camera proposal for Jaycee Park, and recommendations on picnic shelters and playground equipment at Jaycee, Oak, and other parks. The commission will also consider participation in the Night Lights Christmas Parade and planning for Earth Day 2026.

• Review of 2027‑2031 Parks and Recreation Master Plan update
• Review of Capital Improvements Plan section, including Fitzgerald Park Ballfield Phase II ($495,000 total; $346,500 MNRTF grant, $149,000 city match)
• Discussion of Total Security’s proposal to install security cameras in Jaycee Park
• Recommendation to re‑establish a picnic shelter at Jaycee Park and to reject a shelter at Oak Park
• Recommendation not to install new playground equipment at Oak Park; further discussion of possible locations for a “Green Climber” structure

The commission unanimously approved the September financial report and the August 28 meeting minutes. It voted to issue a request for proposals for consultants to work on the 2027‑2031 Master Plan update and created a three‑member committee to develop that RFP. The commission also unanimously recommended the 2027‑2031 Parks and Recreation section of the Capital Improvements Plan to the City Council and decided not to participate in this year’s Christmas parade.

• Approved September financial report (unanimous)
• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Issued RFP for consultants for 2027‑2031 Master Plan update (unanimous)
• Created committee (Krombeen, McDonnell, Steinbis) to develop RFP (unanimous)
• Recommended 2027‑2031 Parks and Recreation Capital Improvements Plan to City Council (unanimous)
• Decided not to participate in 2025 Christmas parade (consensus)
• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The Grand Ledge City Council will consider a motion to approve the Grand Ledge Area Chamber of Commerce’s special event rental application for the Bridge Street Trick-or‑Treat scheduled for 24 October 2025. The approval would temporarily close West Scott Street from South Bridge Street to just south of the city parking lot entrance. The council may also address any other new‑business items, but no other specific items are listed.

• Motion to approve the Special Event Rental Application for the 24 Oct 2025 Bridge Street Trick-or-Treat, temporarily closing W. Scott St. from S. Bridge St. to south of the city parking lot entrance

The council voted to approve the special event rental application from the Grand Ledge Area Chamber of Commerce for the Bridge Street Trick-or-Treat on October 24, 2025. The approval also authorizes a temporary closure of West Scott Street from South Bridge Street to just south of the city parking lot entrance to provide a safe crossing for the event. The motion passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved special event rental application for Bridge Street Trick-or-Treat (unanimous)
• Approved temporary closure of W. Scott St. from S. Bridge St. to south of parking lot entrance (unanimous)

City Council

The Grand Ledge City Council will vote on a public hearing for an ordinance to rezone a 78‑by‑212‑foot parcel from a Residential‑High Density Multiple Family district to a B‑1 Highway Service District. The Council will also approve a bid award to LST Construction, LLC for an ADA observation platform at Jaycee Park. Additional actions include appointing a city counsel and scheduling Committee of the Whole meetings for 2026‑2027. A closed‑session will be held to discuss a periodic personnel evaluation.

• Approve bid award to LST Construction, LLC for the Jaycee Park ADA observation platform
• Set public hearing on 27 Oct 2025 for ordinance to rezone parcel #400-013-100-020-03 from R‑HD to B‑1
• Approve resolution appointing David M. Revore as counsel to prosecute ordinance violations
• Schedule Committees of the Whole for the 2026‑2027 City Council priorities
• Closed‑session motion to consider a periodic personnel evaluation of a public officer or employee

The council adopted Resolution #39 to award the Jaycee Park ADA Observation Platform contract to LST Construction, LLC. It also set a public hearing for October 27 on rezoning a portion of parcel #400-013-100-020-03 and scheduled Committees of the Whole for the 2026‑2027 priorities. Additional motions placed staff reports on file, moved to closed session for a personnel evaluation, and rated the city manager as exceeding expectations.

• Approved Resolution #39 to award bid to LST Construction, LLC for Jaycee Park ADA Observation Platform (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for 27 Oct 2025 on rezoning parcel #400-013-100-020-03 to B-1 Highway Service District (unanimous)
• Approved schedule of Committees of the Whole for 2026‑2027 City Council priorities (unanimous)
• Approved and placed September 2025 staff reports on file (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session to consider a periodic personnel evaluation (unanimous)
• Returned to regular meeting after closed session (unanimous)
• Rated City Manager as exceeds expectations in annual performance review (unanimous)
• Adjourned the regular meeting (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve minutes and discuss the ADA Observation Platform bid and a request from First United Methodist Church for snow plow cost sharing.

• Approval of September 10, 2025, regular meeting minutes
• ADA Observation Platform – Bid Recommendation [Action Item]
• First United Methodist Church request for snow plow cost sharing
• Financial transactions and bills
• Monthly financial statements

The Downtown Development Authority approved its agenda and the September 10 meeting minutes unanimously. It acknowledged payment of $4,250.00 and accepted the monthly financial statements. The board unanimously recommended that the City Council award the ADA Observation Platform contract to LST Construction for $717,200. No decision was made on the First United Methodist Church snow‑removal request.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Acknowledged payment of $4,250.00 (unanimous)
• Accepted financial statements (unanimous)
• Recommended awarding $717,200 bid to LST Construction (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:46 PM (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand Ledge Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to rezone the northwest 78 ft × 212 ft portion of Parcel #: 400-013-100-020-03 from “R‑HD” Multiple Family Residential to “B‑1” Highway Service. A motion will be considered to recommend approval of that rezoning so the area can be combined with the adjacent property at 850 E. Saginaw Highway for an automatic car wash. The meeting will also include discussion of the Master Plan update related to housing.

• Public hearing on rezoning 78 ft × 212 ft of Parcel #: 400-013-100-020-03 from R‑HD to B‑1 Highway Service
• Motion to recommend approval of the rezoning ordinance for the parcel to combine with 850 E. Saginaw Highway
• Discussion of Master Plan Update – Housing

The Planning Commission approved its regular agenda and the September 4 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It then unanimously voted to recommend approval of an ordinance to rezone a 78‑by‑212‑foot portion of Parcel #400-013-100-020-03 from R‑HD to B‑1 for a car wash. The director also reported that a demolition permit for the former Wendy’s site had been approved.

• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning ordinance for Parcel #400-013-100-020-03 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the discontinuation of the Eaton County Solid Waste Alternatives Grant Program effective October 1, 2025. The body will also review August 2025 staff reports and approve financial transactions.

• Discussion of Eaton County Solid Waste Alternatives Grant Program discontinuation
• Payment of $68,395.50 to E T Mackenzie Company for professional service
• Payment of $22,965.00 to Kerr Pump and Supply, Inc. for professional service
• Payment of $20,000.00 to Maner Costerisan for professional service
• Payment of $11,250.00 to Graymont Western Lime for supplies

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and the regular agenda. They also unanimously approved receiving and filing the August 2025 staff reports. After two failed attempts to set a $60 fee, the council unanimously adopted a $40 annual recycling center entry fee, effective Jan. 1 2026, with access limited to non‑commercial city residents starting Nov. 1 2025.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Received and placed on file August 2025 staff reports (unanimous)
• Failed motion to set $60 annual recycling fee (ayes: Gillespie, Macdowell, Willems; nays: Jancek, Lantz, Logel, Mulder; lost)
• Failed motion to set $60 fee effective Oct. 1 2025 (ayes: Gillespie; nays: Jancek, Lantz, Logel, Macdowell, Mulder, Willems; lost)
• Adopted $40 annual recycling center fee, effective Jan. 1 2026, with access restriction effective Nov. 1 2025 (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will approve the regular agenda and the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes, review staff financial reports and the Grand Renovations for Downtown Grand Ledge project, and consider two unfinished‑business items: an Opera House easement agreement and an ADA observation platform. Audience participation and member communications are also scheduled, but no new contracts or expenditures are listed.

• Motion to approve the September 10, 2025 regular agenda
• Motion to approve the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff report on financial statements and Grand Renovations project (ballfield lighting repair)
• Opera House Easement Agreement [Action Item]
• ADA Observation Platform [Action Item]

The Downtown Development Authority elected Bruce MacDowell as chairman, Spencer Bye as vice‑chair, and Vicki Paski as secretary, all unanimously. The board approved the meeting agenda (amended to remove the opera house easement item) and accepted the June 11 minutes and the $16,703.34 payment of bills. It then moved $300,000 from Grand Renovations amenities to fund the ADA Observation Platform.

• Elected Bruce MacDowell as chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Spencer Bye as vice‑chair (unanimous)
• Elected Vicki Paski as secretary (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment removing item A (unanimous)
• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Acknowledged payment of $16,703.34 for financial transactions and bills (unanimous)
• Accepted and filed the monthly financial statements (unanimous)
• Reallocated $300,000 from Grand Renovations amenities to ADA Observation Platform (unanimous)

City Council

The Grand Ledge City Council will approve a bid award for engineering services on Union/Morley Streets and consider a change order for the Wastewater Treatment Plant project. The meeting will also include committee reports and a closed session.

• Resolution to award engineering services for 2027 Street Improvements – Union/Morley Streets
• Change Order No. 1 for Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System Improvements
• Job description for Zoning Administrator
• Discussion on Eaton County discontinuation of Solid Waste Alternatives Grant Program
• Approval of consent agenda including financial transactions and bills

The council unanimously approved the consent and regular agendas and accepted the August staff reports. A motion to close the Grand Ledge Recycling Center on October 1, 2025 was defeated (1 aye, 6 nays). The council unanimously adopted Resolution #37, awarding the engineering services contract for the 2027 Union and Morley Streets improvements to Williams & Works, Inc.

• Consent agenda approved (unanimous)
• Regular agenda approved (unanimous)
• August 2025 staff reports received and placed on file (unanimous)
• Motion to close Grand Ledge Recycling Center effective 01 Oct 2025 lost (1 aye, 6 nays)
• Resolution #37 adopted – bid award to Williams & Works, Inc. for 2027 Union/Morley street improvements (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand Ledge Planning Commission will meet to decide on a site plan amendment for a self-storage facility at 111 Winstanley Boulevard. The amendment proposes replacing two planned 40-foot-wide storage buildings with one 80-foot-wide building. The meeting will also include discussions on noxious weeds ordinance amendments and a master plan update for future land use.

• Amended site plan for self-storage facility at 111 Winstanley Blvd, replacing two 40-ft buildings with one 80-ft building
• Discussion on Noxious Weeds Ordinance Amendments
• Discussion on Master Plan update for Future Land Use
• Zoning Administrator’s Report
• Community Development Director’s Report

The commission unanimously approved the regular meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 7 meeting. It also unanimously approved an amended site plan for a self‑storage facility at 111 Winstanley Boulevard, replacing two 40‑foot storage buildings with one 80‑foot building. Additionally, the commission unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed amendments to the city’s Noxious Weed Ordinance.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 7 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended site plan for 111 Winstanley Blvd self-storage facility (unanimous)
• Recommended Noxious Weed ordinance amendments to City Council (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss potential installations of security cameras at Jaycee Park and playground equipment at Oak Park. The body will also consider constructing picnic shelters at both Jaycee and Oak Parks.

• Consideration of donated security cameras for Jaycee Park
• Potential playground equipment installation at Oak Park
• Proposed construction of picnic shelters at Jaycee and Oak Parks
• Staff reports on Jaycee Park playground and observation platform
• Discussion of Fitzgerald Park lease and vandalism at Little Fitz Park

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to re‑establish a picnic shelter at Jaycee Park and to reject both a new shelter and playground equipment at Oak Park. Commissioners also approved starting preparations for next year’s Earth Day event. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved re‑establishing a picnic shelter at Jaycee Park (unanimous)
• Rejected construction of a new shelter in Oak Park (unanimous)
• Rejected installation of playground equipment at Oak Park (unanimous)
• Approved starting preparations for the 2026 Earth Day event (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Grand Ledge City Council will hold its regular meeting on 25 August 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items, consent agenda approvals, staff reports, and committee updates. No major ordinances or contested issues are listed for action.

• Approval of consent agenda including financial transactions totaling $121,820.28 and tax distributions of $495,140.97
• Receiving July 2025 staff reports from Clerk’s, Finance, Police, and Planning & Zoning Departments
• Recommendation of the 2025–2030 Abrams Municipal Airport Capital Improvement Plan
• Closed session to discuss attorney correspondence dated 25 August 2025

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and the regular agenda. They also approved receiving and filing the July 2025 staff reports from several departments. The council voted to enter closed session to consider attorney correspondence dated August 25, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Received and placed on file July 2025 staff reports (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session to review attorney correspondence (unanimous)
• Returned to regular meeting at 9:18 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m. (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review financial statements and staff reports. The body is scheduled to discuss the ADA Observation Platform and Grand Renovations for Downtown Grand Ledge.

• Staff report on ADA Observation Platform
• Staff report on Grand Renovations for Downtown Grand Ledge
• Review of monthly financial statements and bills

The Downtown Development Authority meeting on August 13, 2025 did not achieve a quorum. Because no quorum was present, the board was unable to conduct business or make any decisions. The meeting was adjourned.

City Council

The Grand Ledge City Council will decide on renewing a lease for Fitzgerald Park, approving a grant for an ADA playground at Jaycee Park, and purchasing a tax-foreclosed property at 419 Booth St. The meeting also includes routine approvals and staff reports.

• Renewal of lease agreement with Eaton County for Fitzgerald Park
• Eaton County Parks Community Grant Agreement for ADA Playground at Jaycee Park
• Application to Purchase Tax Foreclosed Property at 419 Booth St.
• Special Event Rental Application for Grand Ledge Area Chamber of Commerce Fall Fest and Beer Fest on 04 October 2025
• Parade Permit for Grand Ledge High School Homecoming Parade 2025

The council adopted Resolution #36 of 2025 to purchase the tax‑foreclosed property at 419 Booth St. for redevelopment, authorizing acquisition, demolition and abatement costs. The motion passed with five votes in favor and one against. The council also approved a lease renewal for Fitzgerald Park, a grant for an ADA playground at Jaycee Park, and appointed Andrea Ritter to the Local Development Finance Authority.

• Approved Resolution #36 of 2025 to purchase tax‑foreclosed property at 419 Booth St. (5‑1)
• Adopted Resolution #34 of 2025 to renew lease and addendum with Eaton County for Fitzgerald Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #35 of 2025 to approve Eaton County Parks Community Grant for ADA playground at Jaycee Park (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Andrea Ritter to the Local Development Finance Authority (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Received and placed on file July 2025 staff reports from multiple departments (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a site plan for a 20,664 square foot grocery store at 980 E. Saginaw Highway. The body will also discuss a Noxious Weeds Ordinance and updates to the Master Plan's Future Land Use.

• Proposed 20,664 square foot grocery store at 980 E. Saginaw Highway
• Discussion of Noxious Weeds Ordinance
• Discussion of Master plan update regarding Future Land Use

The commission approved its regular meeting agenda and the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes, both unanimously. It then unanimously approved the site plan for a 20,664‑sq‑ft grocery store at 980 E. Saginaw Highway, subject to a license agreement, sewer easements, a revised engineering plan, and eight barrier‑free parking spaces.

• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 20,664 sq ft grocery store at 980 E. Saginaw Highway, with conditions (unanimous)

Abrams Municipal Airport Advisory Commission

The Abrams Municipal Airport Advisory Commission will discuss the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan and set the 2026 meeting calendar. The body will also receive staff reports on finances, T-hangars, and taxiway lighting construction.

• Airport Capital Improvement Plan 2025-2030 Recommendations
• Schedule of Regular Meetings Calendar Year 2026
• Construction report on taxiway lighting parallel to Runway 9/27 and beacon
• Financial and T-Hangar reports

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the March 18, 2025 special‑meeting minutes. It accepted the financial, T‑hangar and operations reports for the record. Commissioners voted to recommend the Airport Capital Improvement Plan for 2025‑2030. They also approved the calendar of regular meetings for 2026.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2025 special‑meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed financial, T‑hangar, and operations reports (unanimous)
• Recommended Airport Capital Improvement Plan 2025‑2030 (unanimous)
• Approved schedule of regular meetings for calendar year 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjoined the meeting at 7:02 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss awarding a construction bid for a new ADA accessible playground and an observation platform at Jaycee Park. The body will also consider auditing services for the next three fiscal years and a private event rental at Oak Park.

• Bid award to Moore Trosper Construction Company for a Universally Designed ADA Accessible Playground at Jaycee Park
• Professional services agreement with Giffels Webster for the Jaycee Park ADA Observation Platform
• Land and Water Conservation Fund Development Project Agreement for the Jaycee Park ADA Observation Platform
• Auditing services contract with Maner Costerisan for Fiscal Years 2026, 2027, and 2028
• Special Event Rental Application from Adventurtle for a September 7, 2025 event at Oak Park

The City Council approved the consent agenda and regular agenda, then received June 2025 staff reports for four departments. It adopted three resolutions: approving a bid award to Moore Trosper Construction for a new ADA‑accessible playground at Jaycee Park, approving a Land and Water Conservation Fund agreement for an ADA observation platform at the same park, and approving a professional‑services agreement with Giffels Webster for engineering work on the observation platform. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Received and placed on file June 2025 staff reports (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #31, approved bid award to Moore Trosper Construction for ADA playground at Jaycee Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #32, approved Land and Water Conservation Fund agreement for ADA observation platform at Jaycee Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #33, approved professional services agreement with Giffels Webster for ADA observation platform (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 P.M. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance request for a residential property. The applicant is seeking to install a fence that exceeds height and style restrictions for front yards.

• Public hearing for variance request at 11988 Stone Bluff Drive to permit a 6-foot-high, solid wood privacy fence in the E. (Old) Saginaw Highway front yard
• Proposed variance from City Code Chapter 46, Section 46-9(3)(a) (1) & (2) which limits front yard fences to 3 feet and requires an ornamental style

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the agenda and the prior meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a variance to allow a 6‑foot solid wood privacy fence at 11988 Stone Bluff Drive. Finally, the board changed its regular meeting start time from 7:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved July 17, 2025 agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved December 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 6‑foot wood privacy fence at 11988 Stone Bluff Drive (unanimous)
• Changed meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will decide on a bid award for replacement wastewater pumps at the Whitney Lift Station and the appointment of a new City Treasurer. The body will also consider adopting a Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update.

• Bid award to Detroit Pump for replacement wastewater pumps for the Whitney Lift Station
• Appointment of Brad Rizzo as City Treasurer effective 15 July 2025
• Resolution to accept and adopt the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Michigan Municipal League Workers Compensation Fund Trustee Election Ballot – 2025

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and the regular agenda. It adopted the Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan Update, approved a bid award to Detroit Pump for replacement wastewater pumps at the Whitney Lift Station, and appointed Brad Rizzo as City Treasurer effective July 15. The June 2025 staff reports were received and placed on file.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Received and filed June 2025 staff reports (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #29 to accept Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #30 to award wastewater pump contract to Detroit Pump (unanimous)
• Appointed Brad Rizzo as City Treasurer, effective 15 July 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss updating the Master Plan regarding land use and transportation. The body will also review the Noxious Weeds Ordinance to consider changes regarding naturalized lawns and 'No Mow May'.

• Discussion of Noxious Weeds Ordinance review and potential renaming to 'Grass & Weeds'
• Discussion of Master plan update for Land Use & Transportation

The Grand Ledge Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the July 10, 2025 meeting agenda. It also approved the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting without dissent. No other actions were formally decided; discussions on the Noxious Weeds ordinance and the Master Plan update were informational only.

• Approved July 10, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority meeting on July 9, 2025 recorded that there was no quorum. As a result, no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions.

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss budget amendments and a compensation plan increase for non-bargained full-time employees. The body is also considering contracts for highway construction and park equipment.

• 5% increase to the Grade and Step Schedule for eligible full-time employees effective July 1, 2025
• Amendatory Contract 23-5289 with Michigan Department of Transportation for Highway M-100 construction
• Purchase of ADA accessible playground equipment for Jaycee Park
• Adoption of the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Fiscal Year 2025 4th quarter budget amendments

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which includes a 5% salary increase for eligible full‑time employees. It adopted Resolution #27 to accept an amendatory contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for additional work on Highway M‑100. It also adopted Resolution #28 to purchase universally designed ADA‑accessible playground equipment for Jaycee Park at a cost up to $663,000. The resolution to adopt the Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan Update was postponed to the July 14 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (including 5% salary increase) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution #27 – accepted amendatory contract for MDOT Contract 23-5289 for Highway M‑100 – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution #28 – approved purchase of ADA playground equipment for Jaycee Park, up to $663,000 – unanimous
• Postponed adoption of Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan Update to 14 July 2025 – unanimous

Board of Cemetery Trustees

The Board of Cemetery Trustees will meet to discuss the cleaning of monuments and markers. The board will also review the Rules and Regulations for Oakwood Cemetery.

• Discussion of monument and marker cleaning
• Discussion of Oakwood Cemetery Rules and Regulations

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review financial statements and a lighting request for the ballfields. The board will also enter a closed session to discuss legal correspondence from April 24, 2025.

• Ballfield Lighting Request from Grand Renovations for Downtown Grand Ledge
• Review of financial transactions and monthly financial statements
• Closed session regarding attorney correspondence dated April 24, 2025

The Downtown Development Authority approved the staff recommendation to repair the Fitzgerald Memorial Ball Field lighting. The board also accepted the June financial statements, approved the meeting agenda and minutes, and moved into and out of a closed session. A letter was approved to inform the Grand Ledge Area Emergency Services Authority that an ambulance purchase is not an eligible expense under the current development plan. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2025 informational meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted and placed on file the June financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved repair of Fitzgerald Memorial Ball Field lighting (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session to consider attorney correspondence dated April 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Returned from closed session (unanimous)
• Approved letter stating ambulance purchase is not an eligible expense (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss awarding a wastewater system improvements contract and engineering services for Well No. 11. The body will also consider changing the operating hours for the city's recycling and compost centers.

• Proposed contract award to J.K. of Michigan for wastewater system improvements
• Proposed engineering services contract with Williams and Works, Inc. for Well No. 11 Wellhouse
• Proposed change to Recycling and Compost Center Saturday hours (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
• Parade and special event permits for Yankee Doodle Day and Music in the Park
• Quotes from VC3 for Windows 10 End-of-Life compliance upgrades

The council unanimously approved the consent and regular agendas and received the May 2025 staff reports. It adopted Resolution #24 to tentatively award the wastewater system improvements contract to J.K. of Michigan, contingent on EPA grant funding. It also adopted Resolution #25 to approve engineering services for Well No. 11 and changed the recycling and compost center hours effective July 5 2025.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Received May 2025 staff reports (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #24 to tentatively award wastewater contract to J.K. of Michigan (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #25 to approve engineering services for Well No. 11 (unanimous)
• Changed recycling center hours to Sat 8 a.m.–12 p.m., Wed 3 p.m.–7 p.m., effective 05 Jul 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss the transportation section of the city's Master Plan update. The session includes reports from the Zoning Administrator and Community Development Director.

• Discussion of Master plan update - Transportation

The Grand Ledge Planning Commission meeting on June 5, 2025 had no quorum present. Because a quorum was not met, the commission could not conduct business or approve any motions. No decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote to adopt the Annual Budget and Appropriations Measure for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The meeting also includes decisions on cleaning services, storm recovery grants, and park permits.

• Public hearing and resolution for FY 2026 budget and property tax millage rate
• Proposal from Key Cleaning Services, Inc. for City Hall and public restrooms
• Grant agreement with Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for August 2023 storm recovery
• Proposal from Spalding DeDecker for construction observation at Jaycee Park ADA playground
• Right-of-Way and rental permits for Spring Fling, Market on the Grand, and Jaycee Park fundraiser

The council unanimously adopted Resolution #20, establishing the annual budget and property tax levy for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It also approved contracts for City Hall cleaning services, a $250,000 storm‑cleanup grant, and construction observation for the new ADA playground at Jaycee Park. Additional right‑of‑way permits for the Spring Fling, 2025 Market on the Grand, and a playground fundraiser were approved.

• Adopted FY 2026 budget and tax levy (unanimous)
• Approved Key Cleaning Services contract for City Hall and public restrooms (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 grant agreement for August 2023 storm cleanup (unanimous)
• Approved Spalding DeDecker construction observation for ADA playground at Jaycee Park (unanimous)
• Approved rescheduled right‑of‑way permit for May 31 2025 Spring Fling (unanimous)
• Approved park rental and right‑of‑way permits for 2025 Market on the Grand (unanimous)
• Approved special event permit for May 31 2025 Jaycee Park ADA playground fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including financial transactions and pay application (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will hear requests for a parking agreement with the Opera House and for the purchase of an ambulance by GLAESA. Staff will present financial transactions, monthly statements, and an update on Grand Renovations for Downtown Grand Ledge. The board will also approve minutes from the April 9 meetings.

• Opera House request for a parking agreement
• Request from GLAESA for purchase of an ambulance
• Staff report on financial transactions and bills
• Update on Grand Renovations for Downtown Grand Ledge
• Approval of April 9 regular and informational meeting minutes

The Downtown Development Authority meeting on May 14, 2025 did not have a quorum. Because a quorum was not present, no motions were voted on or approved. All agenda items, including financial reports and unfinished business, remained pending.

City Council

The Grand Ledge City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2026, and the property tax millage rate to support it. They will also consider Change Order No. 14 for the Iron Removal Plant and a resolution to approve a Consumers Energy invoice for power at the Fitzgerald Park ballfield. Staff reports include a sewer and water rate analysis and an environmental update on the Army Aviation Support Facility.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2026 budget and property tax millage rate
• Motion to approve Change Order No. 14 for the Iron Removal Plant
• Resolution to approve Consumers Energy invoice for power at ballfield adjacent to Fitzgerald Park
• Consideration of setting a public hearing for May 27 on the budget and millage rate
• Sewer and Water Rate Analysis presentation by Michigan Rural Water Association

The council approved the consent agenda and regular agenda, then amended the agenda to schedule a public hearing on the FY 2026 budget and tax millage. It unanimously approved Change Order No. 14 for the Iron Removal Plant and adopted Resolution #19 to fund power for the ballfield at Fitzgerald Park. A public hearing on the FY 2026 budget was set for the May 27 council meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda with amendments to add FY 2026 budget public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 14 for the Iron Removal Plant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #19 to approve Consumers Energy invoice for power at the ballfield adjacent to Fitzgerald Park (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for FY 2026 budget and property tax millage on May 27, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Grand Ledge Planning Commission will discuss the transportation component of the Master Plan update as new business. The meeting also includes approval of the April 3, 2025, minutes, reports from the Zoning Administrator and Community Development Director, and public comment periods.

• Discussion — Master Plan update focusing on Transportation
• Approval of April 3, 2025, regular meeting minutes
• Zoning Administrator's report on withdrawn variance for proposed Tommy's Car Wash at 715 S. Clinton Street and plans for Lake Trust Credit Union at 860 E. Saginaw Hwy
• Community Development Director's report

The commission reached consensus to accept the revised Master Plan maps, including new traffic signal, roundabout, and non‑motorized pathway proposals. The start time for future Planning Commission meetings was changed from 7:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. unanimously. The regular agenda and the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved unanimously.

• Accepted Master Plan maps with changes (consensus)
• Amended meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review and possibly adopt the proposed comprehensive annual budget for fiscal year July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026, with total expenditures estimated at $77,378,736 and revenues at $75,800,768, resulting in a projected deficit of $1,577,968. They will also set the 2025 property tax millage rates, requesting 14.0000 mills for operating/street purposes (subject to Headlee reduction to 13.4281 mills) and 0.9590 mills for additional levies. Additionally, the council will consider updates to the city fee schedule effective July 1, 2025.

• Proposed FY2026 budget with $77,378,736 in expenditures and a $1,577,968 deficit
• Millage rate request: 14.0000 mills for operating/street (reduced to 13.4281 after Headlee) and 0.9590 mills for other purposes
• Fee schedule updates: cemetery burial plots at $525 resident/$775 non-resident, grave openings starting at $1,206 resident/$1,809 non-resident
• Right-of-way permit application fee proposed at $25 resident/$50 non-resident
• Police fees: bicycle licenses $0.50, fingerprint services $5–$6 depending on time

City Council

The Grand Ledge City Council will receive the city manager's recommended annual budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, along with the multiyear Capital Improvement Program, and will set a public hearing for May 12, 2025, on the proposed budget and property tax millage rate. The council will also consider a resolution to amend the current fiscal year budget to adjust the Building Department Fee Schedule and discuss an Eaton County Solid Waste Alternatives Grant Program. Consent items include fiscal year 2025 third-quarter budget amendments and approval of a Comet Marching Band 5K event.

• Receive recommended FY2026 budget and Capital Improvement Program
• Set public hearing for May 12, 2025, on budget and property tax millage rate
• Resolution to amend Resolution #49 of 2024 to adjust Building Department Fee Schedule
• Discussion of the 2024-2025 Eaton County Solid Waste Alternatives Grant Program
• Budget amendments transferring $800,000 for Jaycee Park Playground and $113,000 for ADA Observation Platform from DDA fund

The council approved the FY2025 annual budget and tax levy by adopting Resolution #18, which also amended the Building Department fee schedule. It received the City Manager’s recommended FY2026 budget and capital improvement program. A public hearing was scheduled for May 12, 2025 to discuss the FY2026 budget and property tax millage. The mayor’s reappointments to the Cemetery Trustees board and Downtown Development Authority were also approved.

• Approved consent agenda – motion carried unanimously
• Approved regular agenda – motion carried unanimously
• Received and placed on file March 2025 staff reports from Clerk, Finance, Police, and Planning & Zoning – motion carried unanimously
• Adopted Resolution #18 (FY2025 budget, tax levy, and Building Department fee schedule amendment) – motion carried unanimously
• Received City Manager’s recommended FY2026 budget and multiyear Capital Improvement Program – motion carried unanimously
• Set public hearing for May 12, 2025 on FY2026 budget and property tax millage – motion carried unanimously
• Approved mayor’s reappointments: Tim McClung to Board of Cemetery Trustees; Natalie Clough, Bruce MacDowell, Lise Mitchell, Vicki Paski to Downtown Development Authority – motion carried unanimously

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Grand Ledge Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review monthly financial statements, and hear a parks update. The primary discussion item is a debrief on the recent Earth Day 2025 event.

• Approval of March 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Monthly financial statement review
• Parks update from staff
• Earth Day 2025 discussion and debrief

The Parks and Recreation Commission met on April 24, 2025, but no quorum was present. Because a quorum was not met, the commission could not approve any agenda items, minutes, or reports. The meeting proceeded with roll call, public comment, and agenda listings, but no actions were taken.

City Council

The City Council will discuss several water and wastewater system improvements, including a construction contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding a grant for an ADA inclusive playground at Jaycee Park and the appointment of a new Building Official.

• Public hearing and resolution for an Eaton County Parks Community Grant for an ADA Inclusive Playground at Jaycee Park
• Tentative construction contract award to RK Davis, Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant Sanitary Sewer System Improvements
• Proposal for Hubbel, Roth, and Clark, Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant construction engineering services
• Michigan Enhancement Grant – Water Infrastructure Grant Agreement with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
• Appointment of Chris Garrison as Building Official

The Grand Ledge City Council approved its consent and regular agendas and filed the March 2025 staff reports. It adopted Ordinance #615 to fund water supply and sewage system improvements through additional revenue bonds, and approved a $5,000,000 Michigan Enhancement Grant for wastewater and sewer upgrades. The council also tentatively awarded a construction contract to RK Davis, Inc., approved an intergovernmental permitting agreement, and appointed Chris Garrison as Building Official.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimously)
• Approved regular agenda (unanimously)
• Received and placed on file March 2025 staff reports (unanimously)
• Adopted Ordinance #615 for water supply and sewage system improvements and additional revenue bonds (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution #12 approving $5,000,000 Michigan Enhancement Grant for wastewater and sewer improvements (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution #13 tentatively awarding construction contract to RK Davis, Inc. for wastewater plant improvements (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution #16 approving intergovernmental agreement for building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permitting services (unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution #17 appointing Chris Garrison as Building Official (unanimously)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss an Opera House request for a parking agreement, a request from GLAESA for an ambulance purchase, and the Veterans Banner Program. Staff will provide updates on financial transactions, monthly financial statements, and the Grand Renovations project.

• Opera House parking agreement discussion
• GLAESA ambulance purchase request
• Veterans Banner Program
• Grand Renovations for Downtown Grand Ledge update
• Financial reports and transactions

The Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved a pilot Veterans Banner Program that will place up to 12 banners on the bridge from Memorial Day through Veterans Day, with costs covering printing and installation and any surplus donated to the American Legion. The board also acknowledged payment of $90,861.84 for financial transactions and bills, and accepted the monthly financial statements for filing. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved Veterans Banner Program (unanimous)
• Acknowledged payment of financial transactions and bills totaling $90,861.84 (unanimous)
• Accepted and filed the monthly financial statements (unanimous)
• Approved the regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority holds an informational meeting with no votes or public hearings scheduled. The board will review its 2024/2025 priorities, which include downtown streetscape rehabilitation, facade/renovation grants, public bathrooms in the district, and public art projects. The meeting includes roll call, pledge, and audience participation.

• Informational meeting only; no action items identified.
• Tier 1 priorities: Downtown Streetscape, Façade/Renovation Grants, Public Bathrooms, Public Art/Public Spaces.
• Tier 2 priorities: Public/Private Partnership for Bridge Street Plaza, Continued Development of Jaycee Park, Virtual Marketing, Entryway signage at M-43/M-100 and CSX property.

The Downtown Development Authority held an informational meeting on April 9, 2025. Members reviewed the Authority’s 2024/2025 priorities. A motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:17 p.m. was made and carried unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:17 p.m. (unanimous)

Local Development Finance Authority

The Grand Ledge Local Development Finance Authority is meeting for an informational session to review the LDFA fund budget and financial outlook. No formal decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is held in compliance with Public Act 57 of 2018. Public comments are invited in person or via written submission.

• Review of LDFA fund revenues and expenditures for FY22-FY26, including property tax revenue from Zion, CentralStar, and Capitol Bedding.
• Budget request includes a $92,000 state grant from the Lansing Regional Site Readiness Grant for capital outlay.
• Estimated working capital of $53,053 as of June 30, 2025, with a projection of $56,555 for June 30, 2026.
• Discussion of $3.5 million in LDFA debt paid by the General Fund, with $50,000 outstanding.
• Final principal payment on 2016 Refunding Capital Improvement Bonds occurred in FY23, with no further debt service shown.

Local Development Finance Authority

The Local Development Finance Authority will consider a motion to recommend its Fiscal Year 2026 budget to the Grand Ledge City Council. The board will also approve minutes from its November 2024 meetings and receive staff reports. The FY2026 budget proposes $47,274 in revenues and $43,773 in expenditures.

• Motion to recommend FY2026 LDFA budget to City Council
• Approval of November 13, 2024, informational and regular meeting minutes
• Staff report on tree clearing funded by LEAP site-readiness grant and land sale in Willis Industrial Park
• Discussion of future development at Grand Ledge Willis Industrial Park (from prior minutes)

Planning Commission

The Grand Ledge Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 3, 2025, with the main item being a discussion of Chapter 2 (Community Profile) of the Master Plan update. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and reports from the Zoning Administrator and Community Development Director. The meeting is open to in-person and virtual attendance.

• Discussion of Master Plan update – Chapter 2, Community Profile
• Approval of March 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Zoning Administrator’s report
• Community Development Director’s report

The commission unanimously approved the regular agenda and the March 6 meeting minutes. By consensus, the draft Community Profile (Chapter 2 of the Master Plan) was accepted. Commissioners voted affirmatively to consider moving future meeting start times to 6:30 p.m.

• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted draft Community Profile for Master Plan (by consensus)
• Agreed to consider moving meeting start time to 6:30 p.m. (affirmative response)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider recommending pursuit of an Eaton County Parks Community Grant to support an ADA inclusive playground at Jaycee Park. The commission also aims to finalize Earth Day planning scheduled for April 19. Routine items include approval of the agenda, minutes, and staff reports.

• Consider recommending pursuit of Eaton County Parks Community Grant Program for ADA Inclusive Playground at Jaycee Park
• Finalize Earth Day planning (April 19) with focus on lesser‑known parks
• Approval of February 27, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Monthly financial statements for Parks and Recreation Fund
• Parks update including ADA observation platform delay and Riverview Park fireplace installation

The commission approved its March 27 agenda, adopted the February 27 minutes, and placed the monthly financial statement on file. Commissioners elected Teri Langley as Vice Chair after the resignation of the prior Vice Chair. The body unanimously recommended that the City Council back an application for an Eaton County Parks Community Grant to fund an ADA‑inclusive playground at Jaycee Park. Earth Day events for 2025 were discussed and a theme was selected.

• Approved March 27, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Placed monthly financial statement on file (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Langley as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council support grant application for ADA playground at Jaycee Park (unanimous)

City Council

The Grand Ledge City Council will consider a motion to set a public hearing for April 14, 2025, on an Eaton County Parks Community Grant Program application to fund a universally designed, ADA inclusive playground at Jaycee Park. The council will also receive and file February 2025 staff reports from the Clerk, Finance, Police, and Planning and Zoning departments, and approve the consent agenda including financial transactions and prior meeting minutes.

• Motion to set April 14 public hearing for Eaton County Parks Community Grant Program application for ADA inclusive playground at Jaycee Park
• Receive and place on file February 2025 staff reports from Clerk's, Finance, Police, and Planning and Zoning departments
• Approval of consent agenda including financial transactions and March 10, 2025 council minutes

The City Council approved the consent agenda and the regular agenda unanimously. It also voted to receive and file February 2025 staff reports from several departments. A public hearing was scheduled for April 14, 2025 to consider an Eaton County Parks Community Grant application for a universally designed, ADA‑inclusive playground at Jaycee Park.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Received and placed on file February 2025 staff reports (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for April 14, 2025 on ADA playground grant (unanimous)

Abrams Municipal Airport Advisory Commission

The Abrams Municipal Airport Advisory Commission will hold a special meeting to consider and recommend the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. Commissioners will also receive staff reports on finances, T-hangar occupancy, and the ongoing reconstruction of taxiway lighting parallel to Runway 9/27 and the beacon.

• FY 26 Budget Recommendation as an action item
• Reconstruct Taxiway Lighting – Parallel to Runway 9/27 & Beacon – Construction update
• Financial report and T-Hangar report (hangars full with ~10-person waitlist)
• Approval of January 7, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Abrams Municipal Airport Advisory Commission unanimously recommended the fiscal year 2026 budget as presented to the Grand Ledge City Council for approval. The commission also received and filed financial, T-hangar, and operations reports, noting the taxiway lighting project is complete but the beacon installation is delayed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended FY 2026 budget to city council (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2025 special meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 7, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received and filed financial, T-hangar, and operations reports (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider adopting its Fiscal Year 2026 budget as an action item. The board will also receive an informational update on a proposed parking agreement with the Opera House and a request from GLAESA. Staff reports cover the Grand Renovations project and the Brick Paver Project.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget – action item for adoption
• Opera House Request for Parking Agreement – informational item
• Request from GLAESA – pending discussion
• Grand Renovations for Downtown Grand Ledge – project update
• Brick Paver Project – staff report

The Downtown Development Authority unanimously recommended the fiscal year 2026 budget to the City Council for approval. The board also approved the agenda, minutes, financial transactions and bills totaling $28,592.95, and placed the financial statements on file. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were informational or deferred.

• Approved March 12, 2025 regular agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 12, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Acknowledged payment of financial transactions and bills in the amount of $28,592.95 (unanimous)
• Accepted and placed on file the financial statements (unanimous)
• Recommended FY2026 budget to City Council for approval (unanimous)

City Council

The Grand Ledge City Council will hold a public hearing on a DNR Recreation Passport Grant for a universally designed We-Go-Swing at Jaycee Park, then vote on resolutions to terminate the building services agreement with DeWitt Charter Township and approve a related MOU with Eaton County for the wastewater treatment plant expansion. The council will also consider contracts for building maintenance and in-car cameras, and discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget in Committee of the Whole.

• Public hearing on DNR Recreation Passport Grant for We-Go-Swing at Jaycee Park
• Resolution to mutually terminate Intergovernmental Agreement for Building Services with DeWitt Charter Township
• Resolution to approve Memorandum of Understanding with Eaton County for Building Services for WWTP expansion
• Resolution to approve building maintenance contract with Myers Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
• Advanced renewal of contract with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for in-car cameras

The Grand Ledge City Council unanimously approved several resolutions, including a Recreation Passport Grant for a universally designed We-Go-Swing at Jaycee Park, mutual termination of a building services agreement with DeWitt Charter Township, a Memorandum of Understanding with Eaton County for building services, a building maintenance contract with Myers Plumbing & Heating, an advanced renewal of the Axon in-car camera contract, and a letter of support for the Grand Ledge Area Emergency Services Authority's grant request. The council also received and filed February 2025 staff reports and approved the consent and regular agendas.

• Adopted Resolution #07 of 2025 for Recreation Passport Grant with donated funds match (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #08 of 2025 to mutually terminate building services agreement with DeWitt Charter Township (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #09 of 2025 approving MOU with Eaton County for building services for WWTP expansion (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #10 of 2025 approving building maintenance contract with Myers Plumbing & Heating (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #11 of 2025 approving advanced renewal of Axon in-car camera contract (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Grand Ledge Area Emergency Services Authority grant request (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including financial transactions and Feb 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Received and placed on file February 2025 staff reports (unanimous)

Election Commission

The Grand Ledge Election Commission will consider two resolutions: delegating certain election duties to the City Clerk and consolidating Precincts 1 and 3 into one, and Precincts 2 and 4 into another, for the May 6, 2025 election. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from October 1, 2024.

• Resolution to delegate duties to the City Clerk (preparing ballots, testing, etc.)
• Resolution to consolidate Precincts 1 and 3 into Precinct 1-3, and Precincts 2 and 4 into Precinct 2-3 for the May 6, 2025 election
• Approval of minutes from the October 1, 2024 Election Commission meeting

The Grand Ledge Election Commission unanimously approved two resolutions: delegating duties to the City Clerk and consolidating precincts for the May 6, 2025 election. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 1, 2024 meeting. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes of October 1, 2024 meeting (consensus)
• Adopted Resolution #01 of 2025 to delegate duties to the City Clerk (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #02 of 2025 to consolidate precincts for May 6, 2025 election (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is reviewing a draft five-year schedule of public works and equipment purchases. The plan prioritizes physical projects, including major repairs and replacements of $10,000 or more, for recommendation to the City Council.

• Reconstruct Taxiway Lighting Parallel Construction (FY 2025 cost: $584,826)
• Proposed projects for Abrams Municipal Airport
• Proposed projects for Downtown Development Authority
• Proposed projects for Water & Sewer (Water and Sewer portions)
• Proposed projects for Streets, Parks & Recreation, and Equipment

The Commission unanimously recommended approval of the draft 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Plan, with requests to advance specific trail and sidewalk projects if funds are available. It also unanimously requested City Council consider temporary entryway signage at three locations and include a future project to connect existing walkways via city-owned property along Sandstone Creek. The Commission discussed the Jaycee Park ADA-inclusive playground plans and the Master Plan update, with consensus to continue Master Plan discussions at the May 3, 2025 meeting.

• Approved the regular agenda unanimously.
• Approved the February 6, 2025 regular minutes unanimously.
• Recommended approval of the draft 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Plan, requesting advancement of riverwalk trail improvements (FY 2030, $1,500,000) and widewalk E. Saginaw to roundabout (FY 2027, $170,000) if funds are available.
• Requested City Council consider low-cost temporary entryway signage at S. Clinton St., N. Clinton St., and W. Jefferson St. until permanent signage is installed.
• Requested City Council include a future project for a widewalk or path along Sandstone Creek to connect existing widewalk with Fieldstone Farms and Fieldview developments.
• Reached consensus to continue Master Plan update discussions at the May 3, 2025 meeting.

Abrams Municipal Airport Advisory Commission

The Abrams Municipal Airport Advisory Commission will elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary for the coming year. They will receive staff reports on finances, hangar occupancy, and the ongoing reconstruction of taxiway lighting parallel to Runway 9/27 and the beacon. The main action item is a recommendation for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.

• Election of chair, vice chair, and secretary
• Approval of minutes from January 7, 2024 regular meeting
• Staff reports: financial, T-hangar (full with ~10-person waitlist), operations (taxiway lighting reconstruction, beacon delay)
• FY26 Budget Recommendation as an action item
• Reconstruction of taxiway lighting parallel to Runway 9/27 and beacon (ongoing project)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss forming a 'Friends of Grand Ledge Parks' non-profit and applying for a DNR Recreation Passport Grant for a We-Go-Swing. The body will also review staff reports on park updates and plan for Earth Day.

• Information on forming a 501c(3)/Friends of Grand Ledge Parks
• DNR Recreation Passport Grant application for a We-Go-Swing
• Staff updates on ADA Observation Platform, Riverview Park, and tree clearing at Fitzgerald Park
• Discussion on Earth Day and highlighting lesser-known city parks
• Review of the adopted 2025 meeting schedule

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously recommended that City Council support a DNR Recreation Passport grant application for a We-Go-Swing at Jaycee Park. They also set Earth Day for April 19, 2025, focusing on lesser-known parks, and amended the 2025 meeting schedule. All motions passed unanimously.

• Recommended City Council support DNR grant application for We-Go-Swing at Jaycee Park (unanimous)
• Set Earth Day for Saturday, April 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Amended 2025 meeting schedule to fourth Thursdays in March, April, August, October, and Dec. 11 (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Placed monthly financial statement on file (unanimous)

City Council

The Grand Ledge City Council will consider a resolution to approve the 2024-2025 Eaton County Resource Recovery Grant Program. The meeting also includes a motion to set a public hearing for a DNR Recreation Passport Grant to fund a universally designed We-Go-Swing at Jaycee Park. Routine consent items include fiscal year 2025 second-quarter budget adjustments and a personnel manual amendment for accrued sick leave.

• Resolution to approve 2024-2025 Eaton County Resource Recovery Grant Program
• Motion to set public hearing for DNR Recreation Passport Grant for a We-Go-Swing at Jaycee Park
• Consent agenda: Fiscal Year 2025 2nd quarter budget adjustments
• Consent agenda: Personnel manual amendment for accrued sick leave
• Consent agenda: Parade permits for St. Patrick's Day and Memorial Day

The Grand Ledge City Council unanimously approved Resolution #06 of 2025, accepting the 2024-2025 Eaton County Resource Recovery Grant Program, which may require budget adjustments for recycling expenses. The council also set a public hearing for March 10, 2025, on a DNR Recreation Passport Grant for a universally designed We-Go-Swing at Jaycee Park. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda and staff reports, were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including financial transactions, Feb 10 minutes, FY2025 Q2 budget adjustments, sick leave policy, and parade permits (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Received and filed January 2025 staff reports from Clerk, Finance, Police, and Planning/Zoning (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #06 of 2025 approving Eaton County Resource Recovery Grant Program (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for March 10, 2025 on DNR Recreation Passport Grant for We-Go-Swing at Jaycee Park (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider action on an ADA-accessible observation deck at Jaycee Park and a rental agreement for Riverfront Park. The board will also receive an informational update on an Opera House parking agreement and a request from GLAESA. Routine items include approval of December 2024 meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Opera House Request for Parking Agreement (informational item)
• ADA Observation Deck (action item) – previously awarded a DNR grant
• Rental of Riverfront Park (action item)
• Request from GLAESA (new business)
• Staff report on Grand Renovations downtown project

The Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved increasing its grant match for the ADA Observation Platform in Jaycee Park by $25,000, bringing the total to $325,000, and funded $88,000 for construction engineering, recommending Giffels Webster to City Council. The board also authorized renting Riverfront Park under city park rental procedures and delegated rental authority to the City Clerk. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $25,000 increase in ADA platform grant match, total $325,000 (unanimous)
• Funded $88,000 construction engineering for ADA platform, recommended Giffels Webster (unanimous)
• Authorized rental of Riverfront Park under city park procedures, delegated to City Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Acknowledged payment of financial transactions and bills totaling $57,367.88 (unanimous)
• Accepted and filed monthly financial statements (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a proposal for tree removal near Fitzgerald Park to allow for the expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The body will also consider several change orders for water infrastructure projects.

• Proposal from Midwest Tree Service for tree removal adjacent to Fitzgerald Park
• Traffic Control Order #2024-06 for W. River St. one-way west-bound
• Change Order No. 1 for the Well No.2 Raw Water Main
• Change Order No. 13 for the Iron Removal Plant
• Change Order No. 12 for the Iron Removal Plant (information only)

The City Council unanimously approved a proposal from Midwest Tree Service for tree removal on property adjacent to Fitzgerald Park to facilitate the Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, waiving the bidding process due to time constraints. The council also approved Change Order No. 13 for the Iron Removal Plant after initially rejecting it, and approved Traffic Control Order #2024-06 establishing one-way west-bound traffic on W. River St. between S. Bridge and Harrison Streets.

• Approved Midwest Tree Service proposal for tree removal near Fitzgerald Park (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 13 for Iron Removal Plant after reconsideration (4-2)
• Approved Traffic Control Order #2024-06 for W. River St. one-way west-bound (4-2)
• Approved consent agenda as amended, removing traffic order item (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Received and filed January 2025 staff reports (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission will discuss the introduction of the 2025 Master Plan update, which incorporates a Cooperative Development Agreement with Oneida Township and addresses major infrastructure needs including a $20 million iron removal plant replacement and a $52.4 million wastewater treatment expansion. They will also review current site plan review ordinance standards. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and reports from staff.

• Discussion of Master Plan update introduction covering growth, infrastructure, and housing
• Review of current site plan review ordinance standards (Sec. 46-20)
• Approval of January 2, 2024 Regular Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Zoning Administrator's report and Community Development Director's report

The Commission unanimously approved the draft Master Plan introductory chapter and agreed to place the 'small town character' section at the beginning of the document. They also discussed site plan review standards and heard reports on a new car wash site plan and grants for parks.

• Approved February 6, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved draft Master Plan introductory chapter with 'small town character' section placed at beginning (consensus)

Construction Board of Appeals

The Construction Board of Appeals will hear an appeal by the City of Grand Ledge regarding the Building Official's interpretation of Michigan Rehabilitation Code sections 901.2 and 1101.1, which require a sprinkler system for the rehabilitation of a three-unit rental at 207 Lamson Street. The Board will also consider approving minutes from the January 8 meeting. The appeal questions whether the code was correctly applied, given the property's existing use and the financial burden of the sprinkler system.

• Appeal of Building Official's decision requiring a sprinkler system at 207 Lamson Street, a three-unit rental
• Estimated cost of sprinkler system and water line: $42,500
• Property has been a three-unit rental for over 30 years
• Building Official cites Michigan Rehabilitation Code sections 901.2 and 1101.1
• Board may uphold, reverse, or postpone the decision

The Construction Board of Appeals unanimously ruled that the Building Official incorrectly interpreted Michigan Rehabilitation Code sections 901.2 and 1101.1 for the multi-family renovation at 207 Lamson St., determining no fire suppression system is required. The board instead required a one-hour separation between each unit. The board also approved the January 8, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved Jan 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Overturned Building Official's fire-suppression interpretation for 207 Lamson St. (unanimous)
• Required one-hour separation between units at 207 Lamson St. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to adopt the 2015 International Fire Code, removing appendices B, C, and D from the Fire Code and adding them to Municipal Standards. They will also discuss a grant program for solid waste alternatives, consider a contract with Fishbeck for a corrosion control study, and receive a presentation on the Jaycee Park inclusive playground initiative. A closed session is scheduled to discuss attorney correspondence.

• Public hearing and ordinance on adopting International Fire Code of 2015 (amending Section 18-21)
• Resolution to approve Fishbeck for professional engineering services for a Corrosion Control Study
• Discussion of 2024-2025 Eaton County Solid Waste Alternatives Grant Program
• Presentation of Jaycee Park inclusive playground initiative
• Motion to move into closed session per OMA 8(h) for attorney correspondence dated 23 January 2025

The Grand Ledge City Council unanimously approved a contract with Fishbeck for a Corrosion Control Study, adopted Ordinance #614 to remove International Fire Code appendices from the city code, and passed a resolution to add those appendices to the Municipal Standards. The council also approved the consent agenda, received staff reports, and appointed Todd Gute to the Construction Board of Appeals. A public hearing was held on the fire code ordinance, and the council reached consensus to meet with Eaton County officials about recycling grant funding.

• Approved consent agenda including financial transactions, prior minutes, and Finance Director salary amendment (unanimous)
• Received and filed December 2024 staff reports and Building Department Annual Report (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #03 approving Fishbeck proposal for Corrosion Control Study (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #614 removing International Fire Code 2015 Appendices B, C, D from city code (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #04 adding International Fire Code 2015 Appendices B, C, D to Municipal Standards (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Todd Gute to Construction Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Moved into closed session for attorney correspondence (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to elect officers and review the Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also discuss a grant application for an inclusive playground and plans for Earth Day.

• LEAP grant application for ADA Inclusive Playground: $250,000
• Review and recommendation of the Capital Improvement Plan (Parks and Recreation section)
• Discussion regarding straw bales for Jaycee Park sledding
• Earth Day discussion
• Phase I Ball Field update

The Parks and Recreation Commission elected officers for 2025, approved the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) section for parks, and recommended applying for Eaton County grants for three projects. They also approved $200 for straw bales at Jaycee Park and noted the ballfield won't be ready until summer.

• Elected Ruthann Jaquette as Chair, Raechel Marks as Vice-Chair, Chris Klaver as Secretary (all unanimous)
• Approved the Parks and Recreation section of the Capital Improvement Plan, deleting vendor partnerships from the All Parks project (unanimous)
• Requested City Council apply for Eaton County grants for Fitzgerald-Lincoln Brick Park Bridge pre-engineering study, Jaycee Park ADA wheelchair swing, and Jaycee Park splashpad enhancements (unanimous)
• Approved $200 for straw bales for sledding safety at Jaycee Park (unanimous)
• Approved the December 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Placed the monthly financial statement on file (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to update the International Fire Code and a service agreement for financial services. The body is also reviewing a grant application for an inclusive playground at Jaycee Park and a sidewalk cafe agreement.

• Public hearing set for January 27 on amending City Code Chapter 18 to adopt the 2015 International Fire Code
• Resolution to extend Sidewalk Café Easement and License Agreement with Abraham Bridge Street, LLC
• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget calendar
• Service Agreement with The WoodHill Group for financial services
• Grant application to Lansing Economic Area Partnership for an inclusive playground at Jaycee Park

The Grand Ledge City Council unanimously approved a service agreement with The WoodHill Group for financial services, appointing Karen Lancaster as Interim Finance Director/City Treasurer. The council also introduced an ordinance amending the Fire Code, extended a sidewalk café easement, adopted the FY2026 budget calendar, and authorized a grant application for an inclusive playground at Jaycee Park.

• Approved service agreement with The WoodHill Group for financial services (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance amending Fire Code Section 18-21, set public hearing for Jan 27 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #01 extending Sidewalk Café Easement with Abraham Bridge Street, LLC for 3 years (unanimous)
• Adopted Fiscal Year 2026 budget calendar (unanimous)
• Received Planning Commission 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Work Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of LEAP grant application for inclusive playground at Jaycee Park (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor's appointment of Keith Mulder as alternate to Water and Sewer Disputes Committee (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider approving minutes from the December 11 meetings, receive staff reports on financial transactions and the monthly financial statement, and get an update on the Grand Renovations project. An informational item on the Opera House parking agreement will be discussed. The meeting is largely procedural with no new business listed.

• Approval of December 11, 2024 informational and regular meeting minutes
• Staff report on financial transactions and bills
• Monthly financial statement review
• Update on Grand Renovations for Downtown Grand Ledge (fireplace footings, Consumer Energy hookup in Riverview Park)
• Opera House request for parking agreement – informational discussion

Construction Board of Appeals

The Construction Board of Appeals will hear an appeal by the City of Grand Ledge regarding the Building Official's interpretation of Michigan Mechanical Code Section 401.4(2). The dispute involves the intake louver location at the Iron Removal Plant, which the city argues is safe and proposes no-parking striping as a remedy. The board will decide whether to uphold or overturn the official's determination.

• Appeal by City of Grand Ledge of Building Official's decision on Michigan Mechanical Code Section 401.4(2) concerning intake louver location at Iron Removal Plant

The Construction Board of Appeals unanimously approved the City of Grand Ledge's appeal, ruling that the Building Official incorrectly interpreted Michigan Mechanical Code Section 401.4(2) regarding the Iron Removal Plant. The board approved the plant plans as originally approved on April 17, 2023. The City plans to install carbon monoxide detectors and add no-parking signage and striping near the air intake.

• Ruled Building Official's interpretation of Michigan Mechanical Code Section 401.4(2) incorrect (unanimous)
• Approved Iron Removal Plant plans as approved on April 17, 2023 (unanimous)

Abrams Municipal Airport Advisory Commission

The Abrams Municipal Airport Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect a chair, vice chair, and secretary for 2025. They will receive staff reports including an update on the reconstruction of taxiway lighting parallel to Runway 9/27 and the beacon. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Election of chair, vice chair, and secretary for the coming year
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from September 10, 2024
• Financial report review and T-hangar update (hangars full, wait list of ~10 people)
• Operations report on reconstruction of taxiway lighting parallel to Runway 9/27 and beacon – construction phase
• Audience participation and written comment opportunities

The Abrams Municipal Airport Advisory Commission held a regular meeting on January 7, 2025. They unanimously re-elected Dave Powers as chair, Helen Hagg as vice-chair, and Dan Harris as secretary. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and the September 10, 2024 minutes (with a correction to Commissioner Hagg's name). Staff reports on finances, T-hangars, and operations were received and filed; no other substantive decisions were made.

• Re-elected Dave Powers as chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Helen Hagg as vice-chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Dan Harris as secretary (unanimous)
• Approved January 7, 2025 agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2024 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Received and filed financial, T-hangar, and operations reports (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the site plan for Avenue at Grand Ledge, a planned multi-family residential community at 5776 E. Saginaw Highway. The proposal includes ranch and townhouse buildings, a clubhouse, and associated infrastructure. No formal decision is recorded in the agenda, which consists of detailed engineering and architectural drawings.

• Developer: Oneida Investment LLC, contact Jack Knowles
• Project includes building types 104, 105, 204, 205, 206 and a 5,600 sq.ft. clubhouse
• Site plan shows detention basins, pedestrian walks, fire pits, pool, and dog run
• EGLE permits for wastewater and water supply systems were approved in March/May 2024
• Drawings include multiple revisions up to September 2024; set marked 'Not for Construction'

The Grand Ledge Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan for a 326-unit apartment complex on parcels 030-13-200-040-00 and 030-13-200-062, subject to conditions including revised plans, fire code compliance, and waivers. The commission also approved its 2024 Annual Report, 2025 Work Plan, 2025 meeting schedule, and elected officers.

• Approved site plan for 326-unit apartment complex (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Annual Report for submission to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Work Plan for submission to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 regular meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Elected Mike Stevens as Chair, Todd Gute as Vice-Chair, Bob Doty as Secretary (unanimous)