Midland public meetings in 2025

MBS International Airport Commission

The commission approved the FY 2026 operating budget for MBS International Airport. It also extended the Rehmann audit contract for one year, adopted new terminal lease agreements for three rental car companies, and approved a standard MDOT grant resolution. Additional actions included approving the Airport Capital Improvement Plan, a Consumers Energy easement, and several routine financial and administrative items.

• Approved minutes of the Oct 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved October and November 2025 warrant registers and cash/investment summaries (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 MBS budget (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year extension of the Rehmann audit contract (unanimous)
• Approved terminal lease agreements with Avis Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and Enterprise amendment (unanimous)
• Approved MDOT grant resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Airport Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Consumers Energy easement at the terminal car rental parking lot (unanimous)

Center City Authority Board

The regular meeting of the Center City Authority Board scheduled for December 17, 2025, was cancelled. No official business was conducted.

Planning Commission

The commission will conduct a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 96, filed by Brian Musgrove, to allow a contractor’s yard at 3500 Isabella Street. Staff will present the petition, the petitioner will speak, the public may comment, and the commission may decide on the permit. The agenda also includes review of Site Plan No. 446 for a gas station at 1701 and 1703 Bay City Road and discussion of new business items such as street name changes, bed‑and‑breakfast establishments, and short‑term rentals.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 96 – contractor’s yard at 3500 Isabella Street (initiated by Brian Musgrove)
• Site Plan No. 446 – gas station at 1701 and 1703 Bay City Road (initiated by Naresh Khatana)
• Conditional Use Permit No. 93 – Leo’s Coney Island drive‑through at 820 Joe Mann Boulevard (parking revised to 81 spaces)
• Street name changes (new business item)
• Bed and breakfast establishments and short‑term rentals (new business items)

The commission approved Site Plan No. 446 for a gas station at 1701 and 1703 Bay City Road with four staff‑listed contingencies, voting 5‑0. It also recommended Conditional Use Permit No. 96 for a roofing contractor’s yard at 3500 Isabella Street to City Council, voting 6‑0. Additionally, the commission voted 6‑0 to rename several streets south of the Tittabawassee River.

• Approved Site Plan No. 446 for gas station at 1701 & 1703 Bay City Road (5-0)
• Recommended Conditional Use Permit No. 96 for contractor yard at 3500 Isabella Street (6-0)
• Recommended renaming Whitman Drive, St. Charles Street, and Atwell Street (6-0)
• Approved minutes of November 25, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Deferred bed‑and‑breakfast and short‑term rental regulation discussion to future meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider a zoning petition for a property at 4007 Letts Street and review the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan. The body is also deciding on several procurement contracts and budget preparation schedules.

• Public hearing for Zoning Petition No. 668 at 4007 Letts Street
• 2026 Barstow Airport Rates & Fees
• Pump Station Generator Procurement Package (Bid 4590)
• 120 McDonald Street Leasable Space Renovations
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan for 2026-2030

The Midland City Council adopted an amendment to the zoning map that creates RB Multiple‑Family Residential zoning in a portion of Larkin Township. It also approved new airport tie‑down fees, accepted contracts for a pump‑station generator ($189,344), a downtown renovation ($37,850), and OpenGov asset‑management software ($190,690.16). The council adopted a detailed 2026‑2027 budget schedule and set dates for future meetings and public hearings. A motion to replace a lift‑station pump was not approved.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1924 amending the zoning map to RB Multiple‑Family Residential zoning (adopted)
• Adopted airport fee resolution: $10/$15 overnight tie‑down fees, $25 pavilion rental (adopted)
• Accepted contract with Browning Power Systems, LLC for pump‑station generators – $189,344 (adopted)
• Rejected Nelson Lift Station pump replacement purchase order – $49,601 (motion failed; yeas: Brown Wilhelm, Donker, Pasek; absent: Soler, Wazbinski)
• Accepted contract with Great Lakes Bay Construction for 120 McDonald St. renovations – $37,850 (adopted)
• Approved purchase of OpenGov asset‑management software and services – $190,690.16 total (adopted)
• Adopted 2026‑2027 budget preparation schedule and set future council meeting dates (adopted)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. was canceled because there was no business to consider. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting. The next regular meeting is set for Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 333 West Ellsworth Street, Midland, Michigan.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a budget amendment and contract for the design and renovation of Department of Public Works and Parks & Recreation offices. The body will also consider several property sales, contracts, and conditional use permits.

• Public hearing for design and renovation of DPW and Parks & Recreation offices at the Municipal Service Center
• Sale of property at 816 E. Lyon and 1306 E. Carpenter to the Midland Business Alliance Foundation
• Entranceway signage and landscaping improvements at Isabella Street and Currie Parkway
• Conditional Use Permit request for a Bed-and-Breakfast at 1109 W. St. Andrews Road
• Sole-source purchase of Tiger Dam Flood Control System

The City Council amended the FY 2026 Building Fund, adding $360,000 for design and renovation of the Municipal Service Center front offices. It also approved the acceptance of a $338,689 contract with Three Rivers Corporation for those renovations and authorized the sale of two vacant parcels to the Midland Business Alliance Foundation for $90,000. Additional actions included approving several service contracts and setting a public hearing for a conditional use permit request.

• Approved FY2026 Building Fund amendment increasing budget by $360,000 for Municipal Service Center renovations
• Accepted Three Rivers Corporation proposal for Municipal Service Center Front Office Renovations at $338,689
• Authorized sale of 816 E. Lyon and 1306 E. Carpenter parcels to Midland Business Alliance Foundation for $90,000
• Accepted donation of entranceway signage and landscaping improvements at Isabella Street and Currie Parkway
• Approved time‑and‑material flooring removal & installation contract with Pinnacle Design up to $50,000 annually through 2029
• Authorized purchase order to MarJo Construction Services for non‑carbonate stone up to $48,000
• Approved contract with ERG Environmental Services for household hazardous waste collection for 2026, funded via annual budget
• Approved purchase of Tiger Dam flood control system from U.S. Flood Control Corporation for $31,612

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Midland Parks & Recreation Commission will hear public comments on proposed recreation fee adjustments for the 2026 season and decide whether to forward the ordinances to City Council. Commissioners will review the final draft of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan and consider a resolution recommending City Council adopt the plan and submit it to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The meeting will also include a report on the Poseyville Riverfront Restoration project and discussion of proposed rule changes.

• Public hearing on proposed recreation fee changes for 2026
• Review of final draft of Parks & Recreation Master Plan and resolution recommendation
• Proposed changes to Parks & Recreation Rules to be recommended to City Council
• Project report on Poseyville Riverfront Restoration (grand opening Dec 2)
• Discussion of fee adjustments previously proposed for 2025 programs

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting (6‑0). It voted to recommend the proposed 2026 recreation fee increases to the City Council (6‑0). It also approved a resolution urging the Council to adopt the final Parks and Recreation Master Plan after the January public hearing (6‑0). The commission tabled further discussion of a new anti‑camping rule until the February meeting (6‑0) and then adjourned (6‑0).

• Approved minutes of Nov 5, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Recommended 2026 recreation fee changes to City Council (6-0)
• Recommended City Council accept final Master Plan (6-0)
• Tabled anti-camping rule discussion until Feb meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Aviation Advisory Commission

The Aviation Advisory Commission adopted the recommended 2026 land lease and rental rates for airport use. It also passed a motion allowing airport employees to waive tie-down fees at their discretion. The commission recommended that Mead & Hunt and ORC present estimated compensation for four easements in the Runway Six approach to the City Council. Funding from MDOT/FAA is still pending for the tree‑clearing project at the approach end of Runway 24.

• Approval of 2026 land lease and rental rates for airport usage
• Motion granting airport staff authority to waive tie-down fees
• Recommendation to present easement compensation for four Runway Six approach easements
• Awaiting MDOT/FAA funding to start tree‑clearing at Runway 24 approach
• Continuation of design for above‑ground fuel tanks near the fence line

The Aviation Advisory Commission approved the minutes from the October meeting. It adopted higher tie‑down fees for overnight aircraft parking, including fuel‑based waivers. The commission set a $25 four‑hour rental fee for the MCADA pavilion with a discretionary $15 cleaning fee. It also voted to keep the conference‑room rental rates unchanged.

• Approved October meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved tie‑down fee increase to $10/night single‑engine, $15/night twin/jet/turboprop, $30/week, $50/month, waivable with fuel purchase (5-0)
• Approved $25 four‑hour rental fee for MCADA pavilion with up to $15 cleaning fee (5-0)
• Approved keeping conference‑room rates unchanged (5-0)

Housing Commission

The Midland City Housing Commission will review the Community Development Block Grant – Declared Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DDR) budget of $5,476,035 and discuss staff‑recommended funding priorities. A motion is proposed to support those priorities, which include additional funding for existing activities and new work at Washington Woods. The commission will also receive updates on senior housing projects at Riverside Place and Washington Woods.

• CDBG-DDR total allocation $5,476,035 from HUD
• Flood mitigation at Riverside Place funded with $1,000,000
• Door and window replacement at Washington Woods funded with $300,000
• Staff recommends five funding priority levels for CDBG-DDR use
• Motion to support the CDBG-DDR funding priorities is pending

The commission approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It also adopted the recommended CDBG‑DDR funding priority framework to reallocate the remaining grant funds, also by a 4‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adopted CDBG‑DDR funding priorities for remaining funds (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings for three land-use requests, including a drive-through restaurant and a bed and breakfast. The body will also consider a postponed permit for a Leo’s Coney Island restaurant.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 94: drive-through restaurant at 6125 Jefferson Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit No. 95: bed and breakfast at 1109 W. St. Andrews Road
• Site Plan No. 446: gas station at 1701 and 1703 Bay City Road
• Conditional Use Permit No. 93: Leo’s Coney Island restaurant with drive-through at 820 Joe Mann Blvd.

The commission voted 8‑0 to recommend Conditional Use Permit No. 94 for a drive‑through restaurant at 6125 Jefferson Avenue to the City Council. It also voted 8‑0 to recommend Conditional Use Permit No. 95 for a bed‑and‑breakfast at 1109 W. St. Andrews Road to the City Council. A motion to add a parking‑reduction contingency to Conditional Use Permit No. 93 was denied 3‑6.

• Recommend Conditional Use Permit No. 94 (drive‑through restaurant at 6125 Jefferson Avenue) to City Council – approved 8‑0
• Recommend Conditional Use Permit No. 95 (bed‑and‑breakfast at 1109 W. St. Andrews Road) to City Council – approved 8‑0
• Amendment to add parking‑reduction contingency for Conditional Use Permit No. 93 – denied 3‑6

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to amend the FY 2026 General Fund – Parks budget to fund a structural inspection of the Tridge. The body will also consider a zoning text amendment and several city contracts and street name changes.

• Public hearing to amend FY 2026 General Fund – Parks budget by $30,000 for Tridge structural inspection
• Zoning Text Amendment No. 169
• Street name changes for Pine River Road and Benson Street
• Traffic signal pole installation at S Saginaw Road and Washington Street
• Zoning Petition No. 668 initiated by Marrich Holdings, LLC

The council adopted a major zoning amendment that repeals Article 26 and adds Article 12, establishing new regulations for lot size, setbacks, building height and development density. It also approved a $30,000 FY 2026 Parks budget amendment for a Tridge structural inspection, reappointed two board members, adopted a new investment policy, approved a $54,250 traffic‑signal contract, and referred street‑name changes to the Planning Commission. All actions were adopted without recorded vote tallies.

• Adopted Zoning Text Amendment No. 169, repealing Article 26 and adding Article 12 to the zoning ordinance (adopted)
• Amended FY 2026 General Fund – Parks budget to increase revenue and expenditures by $30,000 for a Tridge structural inspection (adopted)
• Reappointed Rebecca Cox and Meleah Retzloff to the Brownfield Redevelopment Financing Authority Board (adopted)
• Adopted the City of Midland Investment Policy effective November 24, 2025 (adopted)
• Approved $54,250 contract with J. Ranck Electric, Inc. for traffic‑signal pole installation at Washington St. & S. Saginaw Rd., with authority for up to $5,000 change orders (adopted)
• Referred proposed street‑name changes (St. Charles, Whitman, Atwell, Benson) to the Planning Commission for review (adopted)

Center City Authority Board

The Center City Authority Board will consider the 2026 Plan of Work, which outlines Phase II redevelopment priorities, façade improvement program updates, marketing integration, and maintenance funding strategies. The board will also approve minutes from the September 17 and October 15, 2025 meetings and hear committee reports, noting that the Physical Improvements Committee did not meet in November. Public comments unrelated to agenda items will be heard before adjournment.

• Adopt the Center City 2026 Plan of Work
• Approve minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting
• Approve minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting
• Governance and Sustainability Committee report – Circle Up Phase II update
• Physical Improvements Committee report – committee did not meet in November

The Center City Authority Board approved the September 17 and October 15, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The board also adopted the proposed 2026 Plan of Work for Center City, with a unanimous vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved September 17 and October 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 Center City Plan of Work (unanimous)

Library Board

The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Board will convene to approve minutes from September 2025 and receive a building update and director's report. The board will also discuss the Annual Report to Council.

• Approval of September 17, 2025, minutes
• Building update presentation
• Director's Report
• Annual Report to Council
• Next meeting scheduled for January 21, 2026

Police & Fire Pension Board

The board will receive an actuarial valuation report and financial reports from Graystone Consulting. Members will consider a resolution regarding the retirement of Mark Klein and discuss the search for a Medical Coordinator.

• Actuarial Valuation Report 12/31/24 presentation by Shana Neeson (GRS)
• Monthly and Quarterly reports from Graystone Consulting (Morgan Stanley)
• Resolution regarding Mark Klein Retirement
• Discussion on Medical Coordinator Search
• October Expense Report

The Police & Fire Retirement Board approved the consent agenda unanimously (5‑0). The board also voted to move pension funds from Confluence to Boston Partners, again unanimously (5‑0). A resolution concerning Mark Klein’s retirement was approved by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Moved funds from Confluence to Boston Partners (5-0)
• Approved Mark Klein retirement resolution (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to discuss a request from Clara King for a dimensional variance. The request seeks to allow on-site parking in required front and side street yards and parking that requires backing directly onto a street for a multi-family residence.

• Petition No. 25-03: Dimensional variance for parking at 315 McDonald Street

The Midland Zoning Board of Appeals approved Petition No. 25‑03, granting a dimensional variance to allow eight parking spaces at 315 McDonald Street. The motion passed with four yeas (Green, Mead, Danielsen, Sajbel) and one nay (Keil). Earlier, the board approved the minutes of the October 28, 2025 meeting by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other business was taken and the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

• Approved minutes of Oct 28, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved Petition No. 25‑03 dimensional variance for 315 McDonald St. (4-1)
• No old business taken
• No new business taken
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 p.m.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority board will approve the minutes from its September 10 and October 8 meetings. It will review the results of the 2025 Pedestrian Plaza survey and discuss the draft 2026 Plan of Work outlining upcoming streetscape, parking and underpass projects. The board will receive updates on downtown public restrooms and the holiday tree, and hear reports from its executive, economic sustainability, marketing, and business association committees. The meeting will also allow public comments on items not on the agenda and consider any new business.

• Approval of September 10 and October 8 DDA meeting minutes
• Review of 2025 Pedestrian Plaza Survey outcomes
• Discussion of the 2026 DDA Draft Plan of Work (streetscape, parking, underpass)
• Project updates: downtown public restrooms and holiday tree
• Committee reports: executive, economic sustainability, marketing, MDBA

The Downtown Development Authority board approved the minutes from the September 10 and October 8, 2025 meetings unanimously. The board also unanimously adopted the 2026 Draft Plan of Work. The board approved a lease subsidy for the Poker Face Aesthetic Club incubator at 133 E. Main Street, with payments of $830 per month for the first six months, $560 per month for the second six months, and $275 per month for the final six months.

• Approved Sep 10 and Oct 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 DDA Draft Plan of Work (unanimous)
• Approved lease subsidy for Poker Face Aesthetic Club incubator: $830/mo first 6 months, $560/mo second 6 months, $275/mo last 6 months (unanimous)

Cable Access Advisory Commission

The Cable Access Advisory Commission will review the Cable Communications Fund for fiscal year 2025/26, which reports $560,000 in revenue and $893,305 in expenses to date. The commission will also consider proposed 2026 meeting dates, goals for the year, and a legislative update on House Bill 5123 affecting video service definitions. No old business remains.

• Cable Communications Fund FY 2025/26: $560,000 revenue, $893,305 expenses (37% FYTD)
• Proposed 2026 CAAC meeting dates: Feb 11, Apr 8, Jun 10, Sep 9, Nov 11
• 2026 CAAC goals include quarterly fund reports and video franchising updates
• Legislative update: House Bill 5123 (introduced Oct 23, 2025) to amend video service definition in PA 480
• Announcements: Santa Parade live broadcast, Ask Santa Anything live Dec 11, Media Creator Workshops

The Cable Access Advisory Commission voted 5-0 to approve the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5-0 vote. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning change for a property on Letts Street and a conditional use permit for a new restaurant on Joe Mann Blvd.

• Zoning Petition No. 668: Request by Marrich Holdings, LLC to rezone 4007 Letts Street to RB Multiple Family Residential
• Conditional Use Permit No. 93: Request by AZ Company, Inc. to build a Leo’s Coney Island restaurant with drive-through at 820 Joe Mann Blvd.

The commission approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. It voted to recommend Zoning Petition No. 668, which seeks to rezone 4007 Letts Street to RB Multiple Family Residential, to the City Council. The commission postponed action on Conditional Use Permit No. 93 for a Leo’s Coney Island drive‑through at 820 Joe Mann Boulevard until the November 25, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Recommended Zoning Petition No. 668 to City Council (8-0)
• Postponed Conditional Use Permit No. 93 to Nov 25, 2025 meeting (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

City Council

The Midland City Council will hold a public hearing to accept a Homeland Security grant and amend the FY 2025‑26 Information Technology Fund budget. It will take the second reading of a recodified Code of Ordinances for adoption. The council will also consider budget amendments for wayfinding sign improvements and CDBG‑DR street projects, and a liquor‑license transfer for Dow Lodge at 506 East Buttles Street.

• Public hearing to accept a Homeland Security grant and amend FY 2025‑26 IT Fund budget
• Second reading of the recodified Code of Ordinances for the City of Midland
• FY 2026 General Fund budget amendment adding $125,000 for wayfinding sign improvements
• FY 2026 Local Street Fund budget amendment adding $525,000 for CDBG‑DR street project services
• Transfer of liquor license to Dow Lodge, Inc. at 506 East Buttles Street

The council adopted Ordinance No. 1922, recodifying the City’s Code of Ordinances. It accepted an $85,500 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant and amended the FY 2025‑26 IT Fund budget accordingly. The council also authorized up to $125,000 for library furnishings, approved a Poseyville Preserve ribbon‑cutting event with a Main Street road closure, recognized the Midland Firefighters Youth Foundation as a nonprofit for charitable gaming, and set a public hearing to consider a $30,000 budget amendment for a Tridge inspection.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1922 recodifying the City’s Code of Ordinances (adopted)
• Accepted $85,500 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant and amended IT Fund budget (adopted)
• Authorized purchase order for library furnishings up to $125,000 (adopted)
• Approved Poseyville Preserve ribbon‑cutting ceremony with Main Street closure and amplified sound (adopted)
• Recognized Midland Firefighters Youth Foundation as a nonprofit for charitable gaming license (adopted)
• Set public hearing for FY 2026 Parks budget amendment to fund Tridge inspection up to $30,000 (adopted)
• Adopted minutes of October 9 special and October 27 regular meetings (adopted)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission will review end-of-season reports for adult sports and the Plymouth Pool. Members will discuss proposed recreation fee changes for 2025 and receive updates on the Master Plan and Poseyville Riverfront Restoration.

• Proposed recreation fee changes for 2025
• End of season report for Plymouth Pool
• End of season reports for adult sports
• Project report: Poseyville Riverfront Restoration
• Update on Master Plan Process

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes, unanimously accepted the proposed recreation fee changes for 2025, and adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote. The fee changes raise adult softball, beach volleyball, Miracle League, and dog‑at‑the‑pool fees and add a $200 for‑profit event space fee. The adopted fees will be presented at a December commission meeting and a public hearing before becoming effective.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Accepted proposed 2025 recreation fee changes (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Midland City Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Site Plan No. 445, a site‑condominium project with 14 residential units at 2900 Dauer Street, initiated by Midland County Habitat for Humanity. The meeting will also review old business concerning Site Plan No. 444, which proposes a new parking area and driveway for a hotel at 5217 and 5221 Bay City Road. After the hearings, the commission may deliberate and make decisions on these proposals.

• Site Plan No. 445 – public hearing for 14-unit Dauer Street Property Development at 2900 Dauer Street
• Site Plan No. 444 – old business on new parking area and driveway for hotel at 5217 and 5221 Bay City Road

The commission unanimously approved Site Plan No. 445 for a 14‑lot condominium development at 2900 Dauer Street, adding six staff‑listed contingencies. It also unanimously approved Site Plan No. 444 for a parking area and driveway for a hotel at 5217‑5221 Bay City Road with seven contingencies. A motion to waive procedural rules to expedite the housing plan passed 7‑1. All other motions, including approval of the meeting minutes and adjournment, passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Oct 14, 2025 meeting (8-0)
• Waived rules of procedure for Site Plan No. 445 (7-1)
• Approved Site Plan No. 445 with six contingencies (8-0)
• Approved Site Plan No. 444 with seven contingencies (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

City Council

The Midland City Council will consider several budget amendments, including a $250,000 contract for wayfinding sign improvements and a $477,392.63 contract for design, engineering, and inspection of CDBG‑DR local street projects. The council will also adopt a recodified City Code of Ordinances and address a request to transfer a liquor license. Additional items include approval of the previous meeting minutes and an annexation request for property on N. Eastman Road.

• Approve October 13, 2025 City Council meeting minutes
• FY 2026 General Fund budget amendment authorizing a $250,000 contract with Johnson Sign Co. for wayfinding sign improvements
• FY 2026 Local Street Fund budget amendment authorizing a $477,392.63 contract with ENG Engineering & Surveying for CDBG‑DR street project design and inspection
• Introduction and first reading of an ordinance adopting a recodified Code of Ordinances for the City of Midland
• Request for transfer of a liquor license

The council adopted the minutes from the October 13 meeting and amended the FY 2026 General Fund and Local Street Fund budgets to fund wayfinding sign improvements and CDBG‑DR street‑project services. It approved contracts for wayfinding signs, street‑project engineering services, a library renovation, and recommended a liquor license application, while also adopting the first reading of a recodified Code of Ordinances and upholding a FOIA denial. Finally, the council approved the annexation of a 75.35‑acre property (PIN #090‑028‑300‑300‑00).

• Adopted minutes of the October 13, 2025 meeting (adopted)
• Amended FY 2026 General Fund budget to add $125,000 for wayfinding sign improvements (adopted)
• Approved $250,000 contract with Johnson Sign Co. for wayfinding sign improvements, change orders up to $15,000 (adopted)
• Amended FY 2026 Local Street Fund budget to add $525,000 for CDBG‑DR street‑project services (adopted)
• Approved $477,392.63 contract with ENG Engineering & Surveying for street‑project services, change orders up to $47,607.37 (adopted)
• Adopted first reading of the recodified Code of Ordinances, to be considered for second reading on November 10, 2025 (adopted)
• Approved annexation of 75.35 acres (PIN #090‑028‑300‑300‑00) into the City of Midland (adopted)
• Authorized contract for Grace A. Dow Memorial Library renovations, $239,900, change orders up to $12,000 (adopted)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Midland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Petition 25‑02, a request by Paul Rodnick to permit a six‑foot privacy fence in the required side‑yard of his property at 6007 Sturgeon Creek Parkway, which exceeds the ordinance limit of four feet. Staff commentary finds no practical difficulty, notes the fence is not needed for use of the property, and recommends denial because it would grant a special privilege. The board will also adopt the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Petition 25‑02 – dimensional variance to allow a 6‑ft fence at 6007 Sturgeon Creek Pkwy (RA‑1 Single Family Residential)
• Staff report recommends denial, citing no practical difficulty and lack of unique circumstances
• Public hearing includes staff presentation, petitioner presentation, public comments, and board deliberation
• New business: adoption of the 2026 meeting schedule
• No old business items listed

The board denied the dimensional variance request for a six‑foot fence at 6007 Sturgeon Creek Parkway, voting 5‑0 against the motion. The board approved the minutes of the February 18 2025 meeting by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The board also adopted the 2025 meeting schedule for 2026, again by a 5‑0 vote.

• Denied Petition No. 25‑02 for six‑foot fence (5‑0)
• Approved February 18 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule for 2026 (5‑0)

MBS International Airport Commission

The Midland MBS International Airport Commission will review its investment policy and a strategic planning proposal. The body will also discuss administrative matters and public comment.

• Review of MBS Investment Policy
• Strategic Planning Proposal
• Michigan Class Account Establishment
• Minutes from August 21, 2025
• Next meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025

The MBS International Airport Commission approved the minutes from the August 21 meeting and the August‑September warrant and cash summaries. It authorized a strategic‑planning contract with Dams & Associates and OHM Advisors, allowing up to $16,000 for plan development. The Commission adopted a new Investment Policy and approved the establishment of a Michigan CLASS account to receive revenue‑bond proceeds. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved August and September 2025 warrant registers and cash & investment summaries (unanimous)
• Approved the Director’s recommendation to contract Dams & Associates, Inc. and OHM Advisors for strategic planning services, up to $16,000 (unanimous)
• Approved the MBS Investment Policy as presented (unanimous)
• Approved selection of Michigan CLASS for a revenue‑bond account and authorized execution of related documents (unanimous)
• Approved the minutes of the August 21, 2025 regular commission meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

West Main Street Historic District Commission

The West Main Street Historic District Commission cancelled its quarterly meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025 because there was no business to consider. No agenda items were presented. The next meeting is set for January 14, 2026 at City Hall, 333 West Ellsworth Street.

Center City Authority Board

The Center City Authority Board will introduce new member Jennifer Yarch and discuss the 2024-2026 Strategic Plan, including the Phase II funding committee and overall funding plan. The board will review the façade improvement program and consider two specific projects: Nord Social ($40,000 project with a $5,000 grant and $10,000 loan) and Hartman ($38,000 project with a $5,000 grant). Public comments will follow before the meeting adjourns.

• Introduction of new board member Jennifer Yarch
• Review of the 2024-2026 Strategic Plan and Phase II funding committee charter
• Review and approval of Nord Social façade project – $40K project, $5K grant, $10K loan
• Review and approval of Hartman façade project – $38K project, $5K grant
• Continuation of the façade improvement program with a hard review and incentives

The board introduced new member Jennifer Yarch of the Midland Board of Realtors. Harris presented an overview of the 2025 Plan of Work accomplishments for Center City. The board discussed initiatives to be followed up on in 2026. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Police & Fire Pension Board

The Midland Police and Fire Retirement Board will adopt a consent agenda that includes routine items such as approving the agenda and September 17 meeting minutes. The board will hear a monthly report from Graystone Consulting and consider new business items, including a September expense report and a resolution to return contributions to Jacob DeFrancesco. Old business items such as the medical coordinator search, infrastructure funds, and a portfolio analysis tool will also be discussed, followed by public comment.

• Approve agenda (consent agenda item)
• Approve September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda item)
• Graystone Consulting (Morgan Stanley) monthly report presentation
• September expense report (new business)
• Resolution – Jacob DeFrancesco return of contributions

The Police & Fire Retirement Board approved the consent agenda unanimously. It also approved a resolution returning Jacob DeFrancesco's contribution. The board voted 4‑0 to move $1.5 M from the Sawgrass Large Cap Fund into the Brookfield Infrastructure Income Fund. No other actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (4-0 vote)
• Approved Jacob DeFrancesco contribution return resolution (4-0 vote)
• Approved transfer of $1.5M to Brookfield Infrastructure Income Fund, funded by Sawgrass Large Cap Fund (4-0 vote)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning text amendment to update lot size and building height regulations. The body will also review a site plan for a hotel parking area and driveway, and a modification for the Dow Gardens Welcome Center.

• Zoning Text Amendment No. 169: Repeal Article 26.00 and adopt Article 12.00 regarding lot size, setbacks, and building height
• Site Plan No. 444: New parking area and driveway for a hotel at 5217 and 5221 Bay City Road
• Site Plan No. 435: Minor modification for Dow Gardens Welcome Center at 1809 Eastman Avenue
• Housing Market Summary Presentation

The commission approved the September 9 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. It then recommended Zoning Text Amendment No. 169 to the City Council, also by a 6‑0 vote. A minor modification to Site Plan No. 435 was approved with the condition that curb ramp A be removed, again 6‑0. The meeting was adjourned with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved September 9 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended Zoning Text Amendment No. 169 to City Council (6-0)
• Approved minor modification to Site Plan No. 435, condition curb ramp A removed (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit and budget amendments for Thrune Park maintenance. The body will also consider several contracts for city infrastructure and equipment, including a landfill energy purchase agreement amendment.

• Landfill energy purchase agreement amendment with Dow, Inc.
• Public hearing for FY 2025-26 General Fund budget amendment for Thrune Park maintenance
• Inclusion of Manny Oscoda, LLC (Beatniks) at 134 Ashman Street in downtown social district permit
• Purchase of rescue quick response vehicle for the fire department
• New Year's Eve event permit for Three Bridges Distillery & Taproom on Main Street

The council adopted a conditional use permit for a drive‑through coffee shop at 7142 Eastman Avenue and accepted a $50,000 gift for Thrune Park improvements. It approved the FY 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant award of $1,201,454.55 and the required 10% local match. Additional actions included amending the energy purchase agreement with Dow, Inc., authorizing a New Year’s Eve event with Main Street road closure, and approving contracts for tunnel sealing, library meeting pods, and a downtown social‑district permit recommendation.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 92 for Brewtopia Michigan, LLC (drive‑through coffee shop at 7142 Eastman Ave) – Motion ADOPTED
• Accepted $50,000 gift from Charles J. Strosacker Foundation and amended FY 2025‑26 General Fund budget for Thrune Park – Motion ADOPTED
• Recommended Social District Permit for Manny Oscoda, LLC (Beatniks) at 134 Ashman St – Motion ADOPTED
• Accepted FY 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant award of $1,201,454.55 and approved 10% local match of $120,145.45 – Motion ADOPTED
• Approved New Year’s Eve event for Three Bridges Distillery & Taproom with Main Street road closure and amplified sound – Motion ADOPTED
• Authorized amendment to Energy Purchase Agreement with Dow, Inc., shortening extensions to three years and reducing max reimbursement to 650,000 kWh – Motion ADOPTED
• Approved contract for Concrete Tunnel System Joint Sealing & Traffic Coating (Bid No. 4576) to M One Limited Inc. for $54,600 – Motion ADOPTED
• Authorized purchase order for two Orange Box pods for Grace A. Dow Memorial Library up to $110,000 – Motion ADOPTED

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting on October 9, 2025 to present the proposed changes to the city's recodification process in a red‑lined format. Council members will review the suggested revisions, which aim to update the organization of municipal codes. No other agenda items are listed.

• Presentation of proposed changes to the recodification process (red‑lined format)

The council met for a special session and the city attorney presented a red‑lined draft of proposed recodification changes. No votes or formal actions were recorded. The meeting adjourned without further business.

Local Officers Compensation Commission

The Local Officers Compensation Commission will review the 2025 elected‑officials compensation survey and consider what compensation measures are needed. It will also review past determinations, the city charter, ethics ordinance, code of conduct, and travel policy. The commission will schedule future determinations and hear public comments.

• Review of LOCC responsibilities and limitations under the City Charter
• Review of the City’s Ethics Ordinance and Code of Conduct for Boards and Commissions
• Review of 2023 LOCC determinations, Council resolution, and City travel policy
• Discussion of the 2025 elected officials compensation survey and required measures
• Public comments

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review the 2025 Plan of Work and discuss proposed priorities for 2026. The board will evaluate capital improvements, budget alignment, and the role of downtown events.

• Proposed 2026 Capital Plan update
• Discussion on 2026 Plan of Work priorities including sidewalk powerwashing and sealing
• Review of Larkin Parking Structure enhancements such as management gates and lighting
• Evaluation of Buttles and Indian street redesigns including utility burial and lighting
• Discussion on EV Charging Stations for the Larkin Parking Structure

The Downtown Development Authority board reviewed the 2025 Plan of Work accomplishments and held a discussion on the long‑range plan and projects for 2026. No motions were made, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Aviation Advisory Commission

The Aviation Advisory Commission approved the August meeting minutes and received updates on airport projects, including completed tree clearing on runway 6 and a revised location for above‑ground fuel tanks due to setback restrictions. Commissioners discussed alternative tank sites and will investigate a north‑of‑apron option. The commission also noted upcoming tree‑removal easement work with Mead & Hunt and set dates for 2026 meetings.

• Approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried 3‑0)
• Completion of tree clearing project on the approach end of runway 6
• Relocation of above‑ground fuel tanks to a site by the power pole south of the fuel ramp gate
• Work session with Mead & Hunt on aviation easements for private‑property tree removal
• Runway 6‑24 remarking and presentation of 2026 meeting dates

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Midland Parks and Recreation Commission will review its recreation fee philosophy and approve the 2025-26 work plan. It will receive an update on naming the pedestrian bridge and discuss a donation for Thrune Park. The meeting also includes project updates for the Poseyville Preserve and a division update.

• Recreation Fee Philosophy Review
• Approval of 2025-26 Commission Work Plan
• Pedestrian Bridge Naming Update
• Thrune Park Donation
• Project Updates – Poseyville Preserve

The commission approved the September 3 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to maintain the current recreation fee philosophy with an 8‑0 vote. The body recommended that City Council accept the Charles J. Strosacker Foundation donation for Thrune Park renovations and adopt the related budget amendment, also by an 8‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 3 minutes (8-0)
• Maintained current recreation fee philosophy (8-0)
• Recommended City Council accept Thrune Park donation and adopt budget amendment (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Midland City Planning Commission canceled its scheduled meeting for Tuesday, September 23, 2025, due to a lack of business. The next regular meeting is set for October 14, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025
• Location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 333 West Ellsworth Street

City Council

The council will adopt a resolution directing up to $400,000 of library budget savings toward renovation projects. It will also allocate MEDC grant funds to the Storm Water Improvement Project and approve a $75,000 purchase order for street‑tree planting. Additional items include a traffic control order on Waldo Avenue, a purchase‑order increase for Microsoft 365 licenses, and the purchase of work trucks for the Water Department.

• Allocate up to $400,000 from $950,000 library roof‑replacement savings to library renovation projects
• Allocate MEDC Grant Funds to the Storm Water Improvement Project (amount not specified)
• Approve a blanket purchase order not to exceed $75,000 for Bay Landscaping to plant 140‑160 street trees
• Approve a purchase order increase for Microsoft 365 licenses (amount not disclosed)
• Approve purchase of work trucks for the Water Department (amount not disclosed)

The council adopted several proclamations designating City of Peace Week, Global Diversity Month, Fire Prevention Week, and Midland Neighboring Week. It approved a permanent 35‑mph and 40‑mph speed limit on Waldo Avenue and selected Meeder Investments as the city’s investment manager. The council also appointed members to five boards and commissions, allocated up to $3.5 M of MEDC grant funds for storm‑sewer and culvert projects, and authorized a $136,547.67 purchase for emergency raw‑water line repairs.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (Motion ADOPTED)
• Adopted proclamations for City of Peace Week, Global Diversity Month, Fire Prevention Week, and Midland Neighboring Week (Motion ADOPTED)
• Approved Traffic Control Order R-25-01 establishing 35‑mph and 40‑mph speed limits on Waldo Ave (Motion ADOPTED)
• Authorized Meeder Investments as Investment Manager at a cost of 0.10% (Motion ADOPTED)
• Approved Tentative Preliminary Plat of Countryside Subdivision (Motion ADOPTED)
• Appointed members to Parks & Recreation, Aviation Advisory, Cable Access Advisory, Center City Authority, and Local Officers Compensation commissions (Motion ADOPTED)
• Committed up to $3.5 M of MEDC grant funds for approved storm‑sewer improvement and culvert replacement projects (Motion ADOPTED)
• Authorized a $136,547.67 purchase order to American Excavating LTD for emergency raw‑water line repairs and use of surplus Water Fund capital funds (Motion ADOPTED)

MBS International Airport Commission

The meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2025.

Center City Authority Board

The Center City Authority Board will meet to discuss the adoption of formal bylaws to increase operational transparency and meet certification requirements for the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The board will also review a facade improvement application and provide updates on the Circle Up Phase II project.

• Proposed adoption of official CCA Board Bylaws and Rules of Procedure
• Façade Improvement Program application for Alan Hartman at 124 Ashman Circle
• Update on Circle Up – Phase II
• Adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar
• Updates to Façade Improvement Program guideline language

Center City Authority Board

The Center City Authority Board meeting on September 17, 2025 will consider adopting the proposed bylaws that were drafted with the Planning Department and approved by City Attorney Chris Komara. The bylaws outline board membership, officer selection, meeting procedures, hearings, and amendment rules. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the May 21, 2025 minutes, a Phase II update of the Center City Redevelopment Plan, and a review of a façade improvement application for 124 Ashman Circle. Additional discussion will cover updates to the façade improvement program guidelines and adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Adopt the Center City Authority bylaws and rules of procedure
• Governance and Sustainability Committee report on Phase II of the Center City Redevelopment Plan
• Adopt the 2026 meeting calendar for the Authority
• Physical Improvements Committee review of façade improvement application for Alan Hartman, 124 Ashman Circle
• Update façade improvement program guideline language

The board adopted the Center City Authority bylaws, establishing its governing procedures. It unanimously approved the slate of officers for 2025‑26 and the 2026 meeting schedule. The board approved a $2,525 matching grant for exterior work at 124 Ashman Circle, with one member abstaining. Revised guidelines for the Façade Improvement Program were also adopted.

• Adopted Center City Authority bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved officer slate: Kozuch as chair, Mortensen as vice chair (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 board meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved $2,525 matching grant for 124 Ashman Circle façade improvements (abstention: Mortensen)
• Adopted updated Façade Improvement Program guideline language (unanimous)
• Adopted revised Façade Improvement Program guidelines (unanimous)

Police & Fire Pension Board

The Midland Police and Fire Retirement Board will adopt routine consent agenda items, including approval of the agenda and minutes. They will hear three presentations from Graystone Consulting of Morgan Stanley. New business includes three resolutions concerning McMillan retirement, Brown disability settlement, and Komara deferred retirement. Old business includes a search for a medical coordinator, followed by public comment.

• Approve agenda and August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Graystone Consulting presentations: Monthly Report, Infrastructure Funds, Portfolio Analysis Tool
• Resolution – McMillan Retirement
• Resolution – Brown Disability Settlement
• Resolution – Komara Deferred Retirement

The Midland Police & Fire Retirement Board unanimously approved the consent agenda. The board also unanimously approved three resolutions: the McMillian Retirement, the Brown Disability Settlement, and the Komara Deferred Retirement. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Approved McMillian Retirement resolution (3-0)
• Approved Brown Disability Settlement resolution (3-0)
• Approved Komara Deferred Retirement resolution (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. was canceled because there was no business. No agenda items were presented. The next regular meeting is set for October 21, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall, 333 West Ellsworth Street, Midland, Michigan.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority Board will vote to adopt proposed bylaws that formalize its operating procedures. The meeting also includes project updates on downtown public restrooms and the Buttles Street redesign, and reviews several Economic Sustainability Committee actions such as an incubator lease subsidy, a façade grant, and an extension of outdoor‑materials matching grants. Minutes from the May 14, 2025 meeting will be approved and officer appointments and the 2026 meeting schedule will be considered.

• Adoption of DDA bylaws (proposed by Executive Director Selina Harris)
• Lease subsidy for Modern Explorers Guild incubator: $830/month first 6 months, $560/month second 6 months, $275/month final 6 months
• Façade matching grant for Modern Explorers Guild not to exceed $4,748.62
• Extension of outdoor‑materials matching grant up to $2,500 per eligible business through September 2028
• Board to seek bids for leasable space within the new downtown public restroom facility

The Downtown Development Authority unanimously adopted its new bylaws, establishing official governing procedures. The board also approved a new slate of officers for 2025‑26 and adopted the 2026 meeting schedule. The Economic Sustainability Committee’s recommendations were accepted, providing a lease subsidy for the Beatniks incubator and a façade matching grant for exterior work. All actions were approved without opposition.

• Adopted DDA bylaws (unanimously approved)
• Approved officer slate: Moultrup as chair, Scorsone as vice chair (unanimously approved)
• Adopted 2026 board meeting schedule (unanimously approved)
• Approved lease subsidy for Beatniks incubator: $830/month first 6 months, $560/month second 6 months, $275/month last 6 months (unanimously approved)
• Approved façade matching grant up to $894.10 for Beatniks exterior painting and signage (unanimously approved)

Cable Access Advisory Commission

The Cable Access Advisory Commission will consider several items, including the appointment of a new MPS representative. Commissioners will review the Cable Communications Fund for fiscal year 2025/26, which shows $560,000 in revenue and $893,305 in expenses to date. The commission will discuss proposed meeting dates and goals for 2026, and a draft annual report for the City Council for fiscal year 2025.

• Appointment of Katie Guyer as the new MPS Representative to the CAAC
• Cable Communications Fund FYTD 2025/26: $560,000 revenue (including $540,000 franchise fee) and $893,305 expenses
• Proposed 2026 CAAC meeting dates: February 11, April 8, June 10, September 9, November 11
• Proposed 2026 CAAC goals: quarterly reports on the fund, video franchising legislation, and informing access users
• Draft annual report for City Council for fiscal year 2025

The commission approved the September 11, 2024 minutes and adopted the proposed 2026 meeting dates, goals, and the FY 2024/25 annual report, each by a 4‑0 vote. The City Council also approved David Dziedzic to fill the vacant MCTV Access User seat. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved September 11, 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Approved 2026 CAAC meeting dates (4-0)
• Approved 2026 CAAC goals (4-0)
• Approved FY 2024/25 annual report for City Council (4-0)
• Council approved David Dziedzic to fill MCTV Access User seat
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold public hearings on Site Plan No. 443 for a 5,827‑square‑foot multi‑tenant commercial building at 6125 Jefferson Avenue, initiated by Jefferson Plaza, LLC (applicant listed as Pnacek Property Solutions, LLC). It will also hear a tentative preliminary plat for the 20‑lot Countryside Subdivision at 5900 Countryside Drive, prepared by MLR Engineering for Tim Lyons. New business includes discussion of the Zoning Ordinance Modernization Project – Task 2.

• Site Plan No. 443 – 5,827 sq ft commercial building at 6125 Jefferson Avenue
• Tentative Preliminary Plat – 20‑lot Countryside Subdivision at 5900 Countryside Drive
• Zoning Ordinance Modernization Project – Task 2

The commission approved Site Plan No. 443 for a 5,827‑sq‑ft multi‑tenant building at 6125 Jefferson Avenue, with a staff‑recommended stormwater permit contingency (7‑0). It waived the meeting’s rules of procedure (7‑0) and recommended the Tentative Preliminary Plat for the Countryside Subdivision to City Council (8‑0). The commission also scheduled a public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment No. 169 on October 14, 2025 (8‑0).

• Approved Site Plan No. 443 for Jefferson Plaza (7-0)
• Waived rules of procedure for the meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the August 26, 2025 meeting (8-0)
• Recommended Tentative Preliminary Plat for Countryside Subdivision to City Council (8-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment No. 169 on Oct 14, 2025 (8-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (8-0)

Housing Commission

The Commission will discuss a draft list of goals for 2025-2027 and receive a housing study update from Housing Forward. The meeting also includes reports on senior housing facilities and the establishment of a 2026 meeting schedule.

• Housing study update from guest speaker Jenifer Acosta of Housing Forward
• Review of draft 2025-27 goals including housing advocacy and CDBG funding impact
• Riverside Place: Updates on rear parking lot and flood mitigation
• Riverside Place and Washington Woods: Elevator replacement and modification project
• Washington Woods: Progress on new patios and windows for the east wing

City Council

The council adopted the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes and filed the Library Improvement Report. It approved the Law Enforcement Torch Run event, named the pedestrian walkway Founders Crossing, authorized execution of police and steelworkers labor contracts, reallocated up to $400,000 of library roof‑replacement savings to renovation projects, approved purchases for street trees ($75K) and traffic signal cabinets ($43K), and scheduled a public hearing for a conditional use permit on October 13.

• Adopted August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (Motion ADOPTED)
• Filed the Library Improvement Report (Motion ADOPTED)
• Approved Law Enforcement Torch Run event for Sep 11 with conditions (Motion ADOPTED)
• Named the pedestrian walkway Founders Crossing (Motion ADOPTED)
• Authorized execution of police and steelworkers labor contracts (Motion ADOPTED)
• Reallocated up to $400,000 of library roof‑replacement savings to renovation projects (Motion ADOPTED)
• Approved purchases for street trees ($75,000) and traffic signal controller cabinets ($43,000) (Motion ADOPTED)
• Set public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 92 on Oct 13, 2025 (Motion ADOPTED)

City Council

A special City Council meeting was held on September 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot of Midland City Hall, presided by Mayor Donker. Council members Diane Brown Wilhelm, Maureen Donker, Dave Pasek, Tim Soler, and Marty Wazbinski were present. The council discussed the Midland Police Department’s new armored vehicle and took a brief ride. No further business was taken and the meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m., with no formal decisions recorded.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review minutes, discuss the FY25/26 work plan, and consider a fee review calendar. The group will also discuss the Poseyville Pedestrian Walkway naming and project updates.

• Review minutes from August 6, 2025
• Discussion of FY25/26 Work Plan topics
• Introduction of recreation fee review calendar
• Naming recommendation for Poseyville Pedestrian Walkway
• Project updates for Poseyville Preserve

The commission approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes by an 8‑0 vote. It adopted a schedule for reviewing recreation fees for the upcoming fiscal year. Commissioners voted 6‑0 (with 2 not voting) to recommend that City Council approve "Posey Crossing" as the official name of the Poseyville Pedestrian Walkway. The meeting was adjourned by an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Adopted recreation fee review schedule (agreement, no vote recorded)
• Recommended City Council approve "Posey Crossing" as walkway name (6-0, 2 not voting)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request by Brewtopia Michigan, LLC to build a drive-through restaurant. The project involves demolishing a former car wash at 7142 Eastman Avenue to construct a 510-square-foot 7Brew coffee shop.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 92: construction of a drive-through restaurant at 7142 Eastman Avenue
• 2026 Meeting Schedule discussion

The commission approved the minutes from the August 12 meeting by an 8‑0 vote. It then voted 9‑0 to recommend Conditional Use Permit No. 92 for a drive‑through coffee shop at 7142 Eastman Avenue, subject to nine staff‑listed contingencies. The 2026 meeting schedule was adopted unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m.

• Approved minutes of Aug 12, 2025 meeting (8-0)
• Recommended Conditional Use Permit No. 92 for 7142 Eastman Ave with nine contingencies (9-0)
• Adopted 2026 meeting schedule (9-0)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

City Council

The Midland City Council will consider adopting a consent agenda, including the approval of previous meeting minutes, and will hold public hearings on zoning petitions and a budget amendment. The body will also consider resolutions regarding property annexation, sales, and various public works contracts.

• Zoning Petition No. 665: rezone 3216 Bay City Road from RA-4 to RC Regional Center
• Zoning Petition No. 667: rezone 4817 Tucker Street from OS Office Service to RB Multiple Family Residential
• Public Hearing to Amend the FY 2025-26 Budget
• Annexation request for property at 4007 Letts Street
• Sale of property to the Michigan Department of Transportation

The council adopted two zoning amendments (Ordinance 1920 and 1921) that change portions of the city’s zoning map. It amended the FY 2025‑26 budget, adding $7,500 to Human Resources, $123,300 to Public Works, $8,090 to DART, and reallocating $950,000 in the Library fund. The council approved the annexation of the Letts Street property and authorized the sale of parcels at 302 Jerome St. and 330 W. Ellsworth St. to MDOT. It also approved contracts to modernize elevators at Washington Woods, the Civic Arena, the library, and Riverside Place.

• Adopted Ordinance 1920 amending the zoning map to RC Regional Center zoning (adopted)
• Adopted Ordinance 1921 amending the zoning map to RB Multiple Family Residential zoning (adopted)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget amendments: +$7,500 HR software, +$123,300 Public Works roof program, +$8,090 DART software, reallocated $950,000 Library funds (adopted)
• Approved annexation of 1‑acre property at 4007 Letts Street (adopted)
• Authorized sale of 302 Jerome St. to MDOT for $20,200 (adopted)
• Authorized sale of 330 W. Ellsworth St. to MDOT for $21,000 (adopted)
• Approved contract with MEI Elevator for Washington Woods elevator modernization up to $188,418 (adopted)
• Approved contracts for elevator modernization at Civic Arena ($73,100), Library ($284,377), and Riverside Place (cost not to exceed $10,000 change orders) (adopted)

MBS International Airport Commission

The Commission will discuss several operational agreements, including a parking lot fee increase and an AvFlight lease amendment. The body will also review service agreements and a strategic planning proposal.

• Parking lot fee increase
• AvFlight lease amendment
• Amended DA Davidson service agreement
• Veregy notice-to-proceed
• Great Lakes Loons partnership agreement

The MBS International Airport Commission approved several contracts and agreements, including the Phase 2 solar project notice‑to‑proceed, a law‑enforcement support contract, and a parking‑rate increase. It also approved the amended DA Davidson advisory agreement, the selection of Landry Consulting for the Safety Management System, a three‑year partnership with the Great Lakes Loons, and an amendment to the AvFlight lease. The proposal for strategic planning services was rejected. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved Solar Project Phase 2 Notice‑to‑Proceed with Veregy (unanimous)
• Approved Tittabawassee Township law‑enforcement support contract ($322,500‑$333,000 for years 1‑3) (unanimous)
• Approved parking‑rate increase to $14 short‑term daily max and $10 long‑term daily max (unanimous)
• Approved amended DA Davidson Municipal Advisors Service Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved selection of Landry Consulting, LLC for Phase 2 Safety Management System (unanimous)
• Approved three‑year Great Lakes Loons sponsorship (annual costs $19,602‑$20,795) (unanimous)
• Approved third amendment to AvFlight lease with 2.5% annual rent increase (unanimous)
• Rejected strategic‑planning proposal from Dams & Associates and OHM Advisors (all members voted nay)

Police & Fire Pension Board

The Midland Police & Fire Retirement Board approved the consent agenda with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken; the board received a performance report from Graystone Consulting and noted upcoming items on McMillan retirement and a medical coordinator search.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)

Aviation Advisory Commission

The Aviation Advisory Commission approved the minutes of the August 12 meeting with a 3-0 vote. The commission heard reports on completed tree clearing at the approach end of runway 6, a change in location for above‑ground fuel tanks, and upcoming tree cutting at runway 24. Flight activity and fuel sales for June and July were presented, and a work session with Mead & Hunt was scheduled for October 7. The next commission meeting is set for October 7, 2025 at City Hall.

• Approved August meeting minutes (3-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. A public hearing on Site Plan No. 443 was postponed because a quorum was not present after a member abstained. The commission then voted 5‑0 to recommend Zoning Petition No. 665, with the petitioner’s voluntary conditions, to City Council.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Postponed Site Plan No. 443 hearing due to lack of quorum
• Recommended Zoning Petition No. 665 to City Council with conditions (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The council approved Conditional Use Permit No. 91 for an 81‑space parking lot at 2400 N. Saginaw Road. It adopted Ordinance 1918, amending the zoning map to change a parcel from RA‑2 to RA‑4 residential zoning. The council also adopted Ordinance 1919 amending the PILOT ordinance for the Lincoln Park Residences Phase II housing project. Additional actions included authorizing the fire‑fighters labor contract, appointing retirement system delegates, recognizing Michigan Batmen Baseball as a nonprofit, and approving contracts for floodplain planning ($74,155) and traffic‑signal analysis (up to $205,000), plus scheduling a budget‑amendment hearing.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 91 for 81‑space parking lot (vote 4‑1)
• Adopted Ordinance 1918 amending zoning map to RA‑4 residential (adopted)
• Adopted Ordinance 1919 amending PILOT ordinance for Lincoln Park Residences Phase II (adopted)
• Authorized execution of fire‑fighters Local 1315 labor contract (adopted)
• Appointed Kendra Nelson and Becky Schaefer as retirement system delegates (adopted)
• Recognized Michigan Batmen Baseball as a nonprofit for charitable gaming license (adopted)
• Approved $74,155 CRS floodplain management planning contract with Tetra Tech (adopted)
• Approved up to $205,000 traffic signal analysis contract with DLZ Michigan (adopted)

City Council

The council met on Aug. 11, 2025 to discuss potential projects for the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission elected Carney as chair and Billotti as vice chair, each by a 6‑0 vote. The 2026 meeting calendar was adopted, scheduling meetings on the first Wednesday of each month except January, April, and July, also by a 6‑0 vote. Staff reported that the Department of Public Services will be divided into separate Public Works and Parks & Recreation departments effective September 2. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Carney elected chair (6‑0)
• Billotti elected vice chair (6‑0)
• June 4, 2025 minutes approved (6‑0)
• 2026 meeting calendar adopted (6‑0)
• Department of Public Services to split into Public Works and Parks & Recreation, effective Sept. 2
• Meeting adjourned (6‑0)

City Council

The council adopted the minutes from the July 14 meeting and referred Zoning Petition No. 665 to the Planning Commission. It approved a $45,000 reallocation in the CDBG‑DDR budget and amended the Equipment Revolving Fund to spend $215,000 on a new tandem‑axle roll‑off truck. Major contracts were authorized for the library roof replacement, a water‑reclamation office expansion, and a request was made for a special election to fill a vacant state Senate seat.

• Adopted minutes of the July 14, 2025 regular meeting (Motion ADOPTED)
• Referred Zoning Petition No. 665 to the Planning Commission (Motion ADOPTED)
• Approved $45,000 amendment to the CDBG‑DDR budget (Motion ADOPTED)
• Amended FY 2025/26 Equipment Revolving Fund to increase expenditures by $215,000 for a tandem‑axle roll‑off truck (Motion ADOPTED)
• Authorized purchase order of $197,467 to D and K Truck Company for the truck, with change orders up to $17,533 (Motion ADOPTED)
• Approved $645,012 contract with Valley Roofing Company to replace the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library roof, with change orders up to $32,251 (Motion ADOPTED)
• Approved $811,200 contract with Sugar Construction for Water Reclamation Facility Administrative Office Expansion, with change orders up to $40,000 (Motion ADOPTED)
• Requested Governor Whitmer call a special election to fill the vacant State Senate District 35 seat (Motion ADOPTED)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. It recommended Zoning Petition No. 667, which would rezone 4817 Tucker Street to RB Multiple Family Residential, to the City Council. The commission waived procedural rules and approved Site Plan No. 442 for a 7,200‑sq ft contractor’s yard at 5600 W. Fisher Road, with staff‑provided contingencies. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Recommended Zoning Petition No. 667 to City Council (7‑0)
• Waived rules of procedure for Site Plan No. 442 (7‑0)
• Approved Site Plan No. 442 with contingencies (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Police & Fire Pension Board

The Police & Fire Retirement Board approved the consent agenda unanimously (5‑0). It also approved a revision to the investment policy, updating Appendix A, with a 5‑0 vote. The board discussed starting a search for a medical coordinator and will request applications later. No further business was taken.

• Approved consent agenda (5‑0)
• Approved investment policy revision, updating Appendix A (5‑0)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance No. 1916, amending the zoning map to designate a parcel as Industrial A zoning, and Ordinance No. 1917, amending the map to designate a parcel as RA-1 Single Family Residential zoning. It also approved several capital expenditures, including a utility relocation cost‑share agreement, fuel purchase waiver, landfill pump purchase, medium‑duty trucks, a street sweeper, and a turf mower. All motions were adopted without recorded vote tallies.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1916 amending the zoning map to change the specified area to Industrial A zoning (adopted)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1917 amending the zoning map to change the specified area to RA-1 Single Family Residential zoning (adopted)
• Authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to sign MDOT Contract No. 25-5348 for the Buttles Street utility relocation cost‑share agreement (adopted)
• Waived sealed‑proposal requirement and approved purchase of 12,000 gallons diesel for $32,047.20 from Super‑Flite Oil Co., Inc. (adopted)
• Waived sealed‑proposal requirement and authorized a $56,000 purchase order to QED Environmental Systems for landfill gas collection pumps (adopted)
• Authorized $120,350 purchase order to Lunghamer Ford and $44,470 purchase order to Monroe Truck Equipment for two medium‑duty dump trucks (adopted)
• Authorized $400,321.26 purchase order to MTECH for a truck‑mounted street sweeper and authorized sale or trade‑in of the existing unit (adopted)
• Authorized $156,717.60 purchase order to Spartan Distributors for a 4WD wide‑area commercial turf mower (adopted)

Planning Commission

The commission elected Deckrow as Chair and McCoy as Vice‑Chair by unanimous vote. It approved the June 24 meeting minutes 7‑0. It recommended Zoning Petition No. 666 to City Council and approved Site Plans 440 and 441, with votes of 7‑0 and 6‑1 respectively. The meeting was adjourned 7‑0.

• Elected Deckrow as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected McCoy as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Approved June 24 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended Zoning Petition No. 666 to City Council (7-0)
• Approved Site Plan No. 440 for Mister Car Wash (7-0)
• Approved Site Plan No. 441 for automobile repair facility (6-1)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

West Main Street Historic District Commission

The West Main Street Historic District Commission approved the April 23, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. The commission also approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for 515 W. Main Street, also by a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 515 W. Main Street (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Midland Planning Commission approved the minutes of the June 10, 2025 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. The commission then approved Conditional Use Permit No. 91 for an 82‑space off‑street parking lot at 2400 N. Saginaw Road, adding six staff‑recommended contingencies. The approval passed with a 6‑1 vote. No other items were decided at this meeting.

• Approved meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 91 with six contingencies (6-1)

City Council

The Midland City Council adopted the minutes from prior meetings and amended the 2024‑25 General Fund budget, adding $18,000 to finance contracted services and $480,000 to police capital items. It authorized the sale of 1620 W. Wackerly Street to Pasquale Battaglia for $5,000 and waived the sealed‑bid requirement. Salary adjustments for the City Manager and City Attorney were approved, each receiving a 3% cost‑of‑living increase, a 1.5% merit increase, and a $2,500 lump‑sum payment. The council also approved several special events, levied special assessment taxes totaling $78,640.11, and authorized the collection of the 2025 Midland Public Schools property tax levy.

• Adopted minutes of June 9 and June 16 meetings (Motion ADOPTED)
• Amended 2024‑25 budget: +$18,000 finance services, +$480,000 police capital items (Motion ADOPTED)
• Authorized sale of 1620 W. Wackerly St. to Pasquale Battaglia for $5,000, waiving sealed bids (Motion ADOPTED)
• Approved salary increase for City Manager C. Bradley Kaye (3% COL, 1.5% merit, $2,500 lump sum) (Motion ADOPTED)
• Approved salary increase for City Attorney Christopher G. Komara (3% COL, 1.5% merit, $2,500 lump sum) (Motion ADOPTED)
• Approved Second Sundays on the Circle events for July‑Oct 2025 with specified conditions (Motion ADOPTED)
• Authorized levy of special assessments totaling $78,640.11 on the 2025 tax roll (Motion ADOPTED)
• Approved collection and distribution of Midland Public Schools 2025 summer and winter property tax levies (Motion ADOPTED)

MBS International Airport Commission

The MBS International Airport Commission unanimously approved several key items, including an interlocal agreement with the City of Saginaw, an amended revenue bond ordinance, an amended D.A. Davidson agreement, a letter of engagement with PFM Financial Advisors, and permanent easements for a county road roundabout. All motions passed without dissent and the meeting was adjourned at 2:06 p.m.

• Approved May 15 and May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 warrant registers and cash/investment summaries (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with City of Saginaw (unanimous)
• Approved amended revenue bond ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved amended D.A. Davidson agreement (unanimous)
• Approved PFM Financial Advisors letter of engagement ($50,000 fee) (unanimous)
• Approved permanent easements at Freeland and Garfield Roads, $4,298.02 compensation (unanimous)

Police & Fire Pension Board

The Police & Fire Retirement Board approved the consent agenda by a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The board postponed the annual review of investment objectives and policies to gather more input. No new business was considered, and the meeting adjourned at 4:18 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Tabled annual review of investment objectives and policies

City Council

The City Council adopted a resolution, 5-0, to adjourn to a closed session to consider a periodic personnel employment evaluation of the City Manager and City Attorney. After the closed session, the Council voted 5-0 to return to open session. No other substantive business was decided.

• Adjourned to closed session for personnel evaluation (5-0)
• Returned to open session (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the May 27 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. After public comment, the commission voted 6‑1 to recommend that City Council approve Zoning Petition No. 665, which would rezone 3216 Bay City Road to RC Regional Center. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved May 27 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Petition No. 665 to City Council (6-1)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The council adopted the 2025‑30 Community Development Block Grant Consolidated Plan, the associated 2025‑26 budget, and the annual action plan. It accepted a donation of up to $75,000 from Case Western Reserve University for a tribute plaza in Hart Park. The council reappointed twelve board and commission members and confirmed two existing appointments. It approved contracts for an ice‑plant controller ($66,196), airport fuel‑island engineering services ($127,000), and senior‑housing flooring services (up to $200,000 total).

• Adopted 2025‑30 CDBG Consolidated Plan and 2025‑26 budget (motion adopted)
• Accepted Case Western Reserve University donation up to $75,000 for Hart Park plaza (motion adopted)
• Reappointed twelve board and commission members for three‑year terms (motion adopted)
• Authorized $66,196 contract with Serv‑Ice Refrigeration for Civic Arena ice‑plant controller (motion adopted)
• Authorized $127,000 contract with NTH Consultants for Jack Barstow Airport fuel‑island engineering services (motion adopted)
• Authorized up to $100,000 each for flooring contracts at Riverside Place and Washington Woods (motion adopted)
• Accepted resignation of Dial‑A‑Ride Commission member Jenny Marshall (motion adopted)
• Approved proclamation designating Amateur Radio Week (June 21‑27 2025) and Amateur Radio Day (June 28 2025) (motion adopted)

City Council

The council adopted a resolution to adjourn to a closed session at 6:01 p.m. to consult the City Attorney on exempt material, with a 5‑0 voice vote. After the closed session, the council voted 5‑0 to return to open session at 6:56 p.m. The meeting then adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

• Adopted resolution to adjourn to closed session (5‑0)
• Adopted motion to return to open session (5‑0)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission approved the May 7 minutes with a 6‑0 vote. It voted to forward the Hart Park tribute plaza conceptual design, funded with a $75,000 budget, to the City Council for consideration, also by a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

• Approved May 7 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended Hart Park tribute plaza design to City Council (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Aviation Advisory Commission

The commission approved the August meeting minutes with a 4‑0 vote. The commission received updates on tree clearing at runway 6, upcoming clearing at runway 24 costing $159,082.94, the Airport Capital Improvement Plan, flight activity statistics, and a pavement maintenance project, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved August meeting minutes (4-0)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes of the May 13, 2025 meeting by an 8‑0 vote. It unanimously recommended that City Council approve rezoning of 4320 E. Ashman from LCMR to Industrial A. It also unanimously recommended that City Council approve rezoning of four Sturgeon Avenue parcels to RA‑1 Single Family Residential. The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m. after an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved May 13 minutes (8‑0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Petition No. 663 to City Council (8‑0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Petition No. 664 to City Council (8‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (8‑0)

Center City Authority Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. It also approved a matching grant of $5,000 and a matching loan of $3,378 for façade improvements at 415 S. Saginaw Road, with seven members voting in favor, one abstaining, and none opposing.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 grant and $3,378 loan for façade at 415 S. Saginaw Road (7‑0‑1)

Police & Fire Pension Board

The Police & Fire Retirement Board unanimously approved the consent agenda. It also unanimously approved moving the regular monthly investment transfer of $210,000 from Harding Loevner & Boston Partners to Calamos. The annual review of the Statement of Investment Objectives and Policies was discussed but the approval was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved $210,000 monthly transfer to Calamos (5-0)
• Tabled approval of annual review of investment objectives (no vote)

City Council

The council approved the city’s 2025‑26 budget, authorizing a 1% tax administration fee, a 4% late‑payment penalty, and a total mill levy of 15.1399 mills. It also approved a $5,860 increase for audit services and $40,000 for labor‑management services in the 2024‑25 budget. Additional actions included adopting a Pride Month proclamation, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 90 for 511 E. Patrick Road, and adopting the minutes of the May 12 meeting.

• Adopted minutes of the May 12, 2025 regular meeting (motion adopted)
• Approved Mayor’s proclamation designating June 2025 as Pride Month (motion adopted)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit No. 90 for a 3,200‑sq‑ft contractor’s yard at 511 E. Patrick Road (motion adopted)
• Amended FY 2024‑25 budget: added $5,860 for audit services and $40,000 for labor‑management services (motion adopted)
• Authorized purchase order increase of $5,860 to pay Yeo and Yeo PC, CPAs for audit services (motion adopted)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 city budget, including 1% tax administration fee, 4% late‑payment penalty, and a 15.1399‑mill levy (motion adopted)
• Authorized City Assessor to levy specified mill rates for operations, storm water, library, and public safety pension (motion adopted)
• Authorized City Assessor to levy an additional 2.0000 mills for the Downtown Development District (motion adopted)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority board approved the meeting minutes and voted to seek bids for the leasable space in the new downtown restroom facility. It also approved a lease‑subsidy program for the Modern Explorers Guild incubator and a façade matching grant for the same location. Finally, the board extended the outdoor‑materials matching grant program, allowing up to $2,500 per eligible business through September 2028.

• Approved minutes from Nov 13 2024 and Jan 15 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved seeking bids for leasable space in downtown restroom facility (unanimous)
• Approved lease subsidy for Modern Explorers Guild incubator: $830/mo first 6 months, $560/mo second 6 months, $275/mo last 6 months (unanimous)
• Approved façade matching grant for Modern Explorers Guild up to $4,748.62 (unanimous)
• Extended outdoor‑materials matching grant, authorizing up to $2,500 per eligible business through Sep 2028 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting by an 8‑0 vote. It then waived its rules of procedure, also 8‑0, to allow a vote on Site Plan No. 439. The commission approved that site plan, with three staff‑recommended contingencies, by an 8‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Waived rules of procedure to vote on site plan (8-0)
• Approved Site Plan No. 439 for 724 & 804 Cinema Blvd with three staff contingencies (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

City Council

The council adopted the minutes from the April 28 meeting. It passed a resolution recognizing five citizens for their assistance during a shooting incident. A resolution was adopted to amend the 2024‑25 city budgets and financial working plans. Ordinance No. 1914 amending the sewer charge schedule was adopted.

• Adopted April 28 meeting minutes (motion adopted)
• Adopted resolution recognizing five citizens for heroic actions (motion adopted)
• Adopted amendment to the 2024‑25 city budgets and financial working plans (motion adopted)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1914 to amend sewer charge methodology (adopted)
• Removed Pride Month proclamation from agenda for later consideration

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission voted 6‑0 to accept the Midland Area Community Foundation’s proposal for a public art display titled “How Does Your Garden Grow” at Grove Park. The motion to approve the February 5, 2025 meeting minutes also passed unanimously (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous (6‑0) motion.

• Approved minutes of February 5, 2025 (6‑0)
• Accepted public art installation proposal for Grove Park (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

City Council

The council adopted the minutes from the April 14 regular meeting and the April 21 special meeting. A preliminary public hearing on the 2025‑26 city‑wide budget was held with no public comments. The council approved the first reading of a sewer‑rate amendment, a water‑rate amendment, and a General Rate Code amendment, and scheduled them for second reading on May 12, 2025.

• Approved April 14 and April 21 meeting minutes (motion adopted)
• Adopted first reading of sewer‑rate amendment (Section 28‑163) (motion adopted)
• Adopted first reading of water‑rate amendment (Section 28‑52) (motion adopted)
• Adopted first reading of General Rate Code amendment (Ordinance No. 1912) (motion adopted)

West Main Street Historic District Commission

The commission approved the minutes of the October 23, 2024 special meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for 116 Auburn Street by a 4‑1 vote. No public comments were made on the agenda items.

• Approved October 23, 2024 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 116 Auburn Street (4-1)

Aviation Advisory Commission

The commission reviewed a proposed Airport Capital Improvement Plan that included removing trees for runway 18‑36. After discussion, the commission asked Mead & Hunt to prepare a revised plan that does not include the tree removal, allowing runway repaving to proceed. The revised plan will be presented to MDOT Aero on May 15.

• Requested Mead & Hunt to prepare a revised Airport Capital Improvement Plan without tree removal (no vote recorded)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting by a 9‑0 vote. It then voted to recommend Conditional Use Permit No. 90 for a 3,200‑sq‑ft contractor’s yard at 511 E. Patrick Road, attaching five listed contingencies and an additional open‑storage‑yard condition. The recommendation was adopted unanimously (9‑0) and will be forwarded to City Council.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (9‑0)
• Recommended Conditional Use Permit No. 90 for 511 E. Patrick Rd with five contingencies and open‑storage‑yard condition (9‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (9‑0)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to hear the City Manager's proposed budget for fiscal year 2025‑26. Council members discussed the proposal. The next public hearing on the budget is scheduled for April 28, 2025. No formal actions or votes were taken.

MBS International Airport Commission

The commission unanimously approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes, the March warrant registers and cash/investment summaries, and the 2025 Airport Improvement Program grant resolution. It also approved the $4,480,435.50 Ace‑Saginaw bid for Taxiway A rehabilitation and the $416,000 RS&H construction‑administration contract, both pending FAA grant receipt. All motions passed unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned at 2:04 p.m.

• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March warrant registers and cash/investment summaries (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Airport Improvement Program grant resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Ace‑Saginaw Paving bid $4,480,435.50 for Taxiway A rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved RS&H construction‑administration contract $416,000 for Taxiway A rehab, pending IFE and FAA grant (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:04 p.m. (unanimous)

Police & Fire Pension Board

The Police & Fire Retirement Board approved the consent agenda with a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved a resolution for early retirement of Hepworth, also by a 5‑0 vote. No further business was taken before the meeting adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0 vote)
• Approved early retirement resolution for Hepworth (5-0 vote)

City Council

The council adopted the March 24 meeting minutes, approved Workers Memorial Day and Arbor Day proclamations, denied Copper Leaf Condominium Association’s stormwater variance request, and amended the Equipment Revolving Fund to allocate $219,500 for a mid‑sized road grader, waiving competitive bids and authorizing a purchase from Alta Equipment. It also gave first reading to landfill disposal fee and general rate code amendments, scheduling them for second reading on April 28, 2025.

• Adopted March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted proclamation designating April 28, 2025 as Workers Memorial Day
• Adopted proclamation designating April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day
• Denied Copper Leaf Condominium Association’s variance request on stormwater permit 2020‑05 (following Sewer Board recommendation)
• Amended FY 2024‑25 Equipment Revolving Fund to increase expenditures by $219,500 for a mid‑sized road grader
• Waived competitive bids and authorized a $219,500 purchase order to Alta Equipment (Gaylord, MI) for the road grader
• Gave first reading to Landfill Disposal Fee Ordinance and placed it on agenda for second reading on April 28, 2025
• Gave first reading to General Rate Code amendment and placed it on agenda for second reading on April 28, 2025

Planning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting by an 8‑0 vote. It then approved a 12‑month extension of site plan approval for Site Plan 420 (Lincoln Park Residences Phase II) by an 8‑0 vote. A second motion also approved a 12‑month extension for Site Plan 420 by an 8‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of Feb 25, 2025 meeting (8‑0)
• Approved 12‑month extension for Site Plan 420 – Lincoln Park Residences Phase II (8‑0)
• Approved 12‑month extension for Site Plan 420 – duplicate motion (8‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (8‑0)

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the March 10 meeting. It granted a 12‑year Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate to Corteva Agriscience LLC. It adopted a major zoning text amendment and renamed three zoning districts. It amended the FY 2024‑25 budget to increase audit services funding and adopted the 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (motion adopted)
• Approved Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Corteva Agriscience LLC (12‑year term, motion adopted)
• Adopted Zoning Text Amendment No. 168 repealing and adding multiple zoning articles (motion adopted)
• Adopted Zoning Map rename ordinance changing Neighborhood Commercial, Community Commercial, and Regional Commercial districts (motion adopted)
• Amended FY 2024‑25 budget, increasing audit services budget by $10,000 and authorizing $35,500 purchase order increase (motion adopted)
• Adopted the City of Midland 2026‑2031 Capital Improvement Plan (motion adopted)

MBS International Airport Commission

The MBS International Airport Commission unanimously approved a resolution to issue airport revenue bonds not to exceed $7,600,000 and the accompanying ordinance authorizing the bonds. The board also approved several procurement contracts, including a rotary plow, a wheel loader, a wheel‑loader engine replacement, and a flight‑information display system upgrade. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $860,000 rotary plow bid from Fortbrand Services (unanimous)
• Approved $399,516.71 wheel loader bid from AIS Construction Equipment Corp (unanimous)
• Approved $57,731.35 wheel loader engine replacement quote from AIS Construction Equipment Corp (unanimous)
• Approved $37,959.00 flight information display system upgrade from Infax (unanimous)
• Approved MBS Revenue Bond Resolution for up to $7,600,000 bonds (unanimous)
• Approved MBS Revenue Bond Ordinance authorizing bond issuance (unanimous)
• Approved February 2025 warrant registers and cash & investment summaries (unanimous)

Center City Authority Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting, adopted the Center City Strategic Plan, and approved a Committee Attendance Policy with support from all members present. The 2025‑2026 proposed budget for Center City was also approved unanimously. A request for façade improvement funding at 415 S. Saginaw Road was tabled for further investigation.

• Approved October 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Center City Strategic Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Committee Attendance Policy (support from Chappel, Ginis, Kain, Kozuch, Morr, Mortensen, Rapanos; no opposition)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Center City budget (unanimous)
• Tabled façade improvement funding request for 415 S. Saginaw Road

Library Board

The Library Board voted to accept the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. No other motions were taken. The board announced a design‑think‑tank tour on March 19, 2025, and plans for a new patron survey. A $9,000 Mary Curry grant was received for exterior lockers.

• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)

Police & Fire Pension Board

The Midland Police & Fire Retirement Board approved the consent agenda unanimously (5‑0). The board also approved a motion to receive and file the early retirement report for Philip Hepworth, also unanimously (5‑0). No action was taken on the retirement deferral request for Pamela Keister. The meeting adjourned at 4:47 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Received & filed Early Retirement Hepworth report (5-0)
• No action taken on Retirement Deferral – Keister, Pamela