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 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.

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)

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

Downtown Development Authority

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

Downtown Development Authority

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)

Planning Commission

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 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 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)