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)

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)

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

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)

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.

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.

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

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.

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)

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)

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)

City Council

The Midland City Council will meet to decide on several labor agreements, budget amendments, and property actions. Routine items will be handled via a consent agenda unless challenged. No major policy debates are scheduled.

• Labor agreements with Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM), United Steelworkers Local 14009, and Police Officers Labor Council (POLC)
• Amendments to FY 2025-26 budget: $7,500 for HR software, $123,300 for Salt Dome Roof replacement savings, $8,090 for DART software, and $950,000 for Library internal renovations and digital records
• Sale of 302 Jerome St. ($20,200) and portion of 330 W. Ellsworth St. ($21,000) to Michigan DOT
• Annexation of 4007 Letts Street property
• Conditional Use Permit No. 92

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.

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

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 and Fire Retirement Board will hold a regular meeting to adopt the July 16, 2025 minutes and agenda. Quarterly reports from Graystone Consulting (Morgan Stanley) will be presented, along with a July expense report and a retirement transfer for annuity expected.

• Adopt July 16, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Graystone Consulting (Morgan Stanley) Q2 Report presentation
• July Expense Report
• McMillan Retirement – Transfer for Annuity Expected

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)

Center City Authority Board

The Center City Authority Board meeting scheduled for August 20, 2025, at 3:00 pm in Midland City Council Chambers has been cancelled. No further details or rescheduled date are provided in the agenda.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals for Midland, Michigan, has canceled its August 19, 2025 meeting because no business is scheduled to come before the board. The next meeting is set for September 16, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 333 West Ellsworth Street.

Aviation Advisory Commission

The commission will meet to receive project updates and monthly activity and maintenance reports from Airport Manager Sarah Pagano. The agenda consists of procedural items and status reports.

• Project updates from S. Pagano
• Monthly Activity Report
• Airport Maintenance Status Report

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 Midland City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Site Plan No. 443, a proposed 5,827 square foot multi-tenant commercial building for professional services, retail, and food service at 6125 Jefferson Avenue. The agenda also includes a zoning petition to rezone 3216 Bay City Road from residential to regional center zoning.

• Site Plan No. 443: 5,827 sq ft multi-tenant commercial building at 6125 Jefferson Avenue
• Zoning Petition No. 665: Rezone 3216 Bay City Road from RA-4 to RC Regional Center
• Public hearing process for Site Plan No. 443 with staff presentation, petitioner presentation, and public comments

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 City Council will hold public hearings on a zoning petition for 5900 Waldo Avenue and a conditional use permit for a parking lot at 2400 N. Saginaw Road. The body will also consider contracts for traffic signal analysis and floodplain management planning.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 91 for an 81-space parking lot at 2400 N. Saginaw Road
• Zoning Petition No. 666 to rezone 5900 Waldo Avenue from RA-1 to RA-4
• Labor Agreement for Midland Professional Fire Fighters Local 1315
• Second reading of PILOT ordinance amendment for Lincoln Park Residences Phase II
• Setting a public hearing for FY2025-26 budget amendments

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 City Council will hold a special meeting on August 11, 2025. The purpose of the session is to discuss potential projects at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library.

• Discussion of potential projects at the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library

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 will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and adopt the 2026 meeting calendar. Members will discuss a new departmental structure and receive updates on the Parks Master Plan and recreation services.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of 2026 meeting calendar
• Upper Emerson Riverfront MNRTF grant closeout
• Poseyville Riverfront Restoration project update
• Plymouth Pool project update

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 City Council will hold public hearings regarding a zoning change for 3216 Bay City Road and budget amendments for community development and equipment. The body will also consider several contracts for city infrastructure and vehicle purchases.

• Zoning Petition No. 665 to rezone 3216 Bay City Road from RA-4 to RC Regional Center
• Budget amendment for the 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant
• Purchase of a tandem axle roll off truck via the Equipment Revolving Fund
• Library roof replacement contract
• Water Reclamation Facility Administration Office Expansion construction

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)

West Main Street Historic District Commission

The quarterly meeting scheduled for July 23, 2025, has been canceled because there is no business to come before the commission.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning change for a residential lot and a new contractor's yard. The body will deliberate and potentially decide on these petitions before making recommendations to the City Council.

• Zoning Petition No. 667: Request by Cobblestone Homes to rezone 4817 Tucker Street from OS Office Service to RB Multiple Family Residential
• Site Plan No. 442: Request by D&M Site, Inc. to construct a 7,200 square foot contractor’s yard at 5600 W. Fisher Road

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 board will receive a monthly report from Graystone Consulting of Morgan Stanley. Members will conduct an annual review of the Statement of Investment Objectives and Policies and discuss the search for a Medical Coordinator.

• Monthly report from Graystone Consulting (Morgan Stanley)
• Annual Review of the Statement of Investment Objectives and Policies
• Medical Coordinator Search
• June Expense Report

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)

Center City Authority Board

The meeting scheduled for July 16, 2025, has been cancelled.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025, has been canceled because there is no business to come before the board.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on two zoning petitions and consider several equipment purchases for public works and parks. The body is also deciding on a cost-sharing agreement for Buttles Street utilities.

• Rezoning 4320 E. Ashman from Limited Commercial, Manufacturing and Research to Industrial A
• Rezoning 7913, 8001, 8007 and 8113 Sturgeon Avenue to RA-1 Single Family Residential
• Purchase of medium duty dump trucks and a street sweeper for Department of Public Works
• Purchase of a wide area mower for Parks
• Proposed public hearing for an 81-space parking lot at 2400 N. Saginaw Road

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)

Downtown Development Authority

The meeting scheduled for July 9, 2025, has been cancelled.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a zoning petition for property at 5900 Waldo Avenue. The body will also review site plans for an automobile repair facility and car wash modifications, and elect its officers.

• Zoning Petition No. 666: Rezone 5900 Waldo Avenue from RA-2 Single Family Residential to RA-4 Single and Two Family Residential
• Site Plan No. 441: Construction of a 28,850 square foot automobile repair facility at 1830 N. Saginaw Road
• Site Plan No. 440: Site circulation modifications and driveway removal for car wash at 1214 and 1220 S. Saginaw Road
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

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 will consider a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for 515 W. Main Street. The proposal includes modifications to a previously approved rear addition and exterior materials.

• Proposed removal of a second-story addition and elimination of the upper level over the rear addition at 515 W. Main Street
• Proposed change from an upper-level balcony to a roof deck at 515 W. Main Street
• Updated material selections for roofing (Colonial Slate asphalt shingles and standing seam metal) and siding at 515 W. Main Street
• Proposed relocation of exterior service connections from overhead to underground at 515 W. Main Street
• Approval of April 23, 2025 special meeting minutes

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 Planning Commission will hold three public hearings regarding land use and site plans. The body is deciding on a conditional use permit for a parking lot and two site plan reviews for automotive-related businesses.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 91: 82-space off-street parking lot at 2400 N. Saginaw Road
• Site Plan No. 440: Circulation modifications and driveway removal for car wash at 1214 and 1220 S. Saginaw Road
• Site Plan No. 441: Construction of a 28,850 square foot automobile repair facility at 1830 N. Saginaw Road

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 City Council will hold a public hearing to amend the FY2024-25 budget and consider the sale of property at 1620 W. Wackerly Street. The body will also review compensation for the City Manager and City Attorney and vote on various municipal contracts.

• Sale of property located at 1620 W. Wackerly Street
• Public hearing to amend the FY2024-25 Budget
• Proposed rezoning of 3216 Bay City Road from RA-4 to RC Regional Center
• 2025 Sidewalk Program Part 2; Contract No. 11
• Levy of taxes for the 2025 tax roll for special assessments and various school districts

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 Commission is meeting to discuss several financial and legal agreements. The agenda includes reviews of revenue bond ordinances and professional advisor engagements.

• City and MBS Interlocal Agreement
• Amended Revenue Bond Ordinance
• Amended DA Davidson Agreement
• PFM Financial Advisors Letter of Engagement
• Saginaw County Easement

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)

Center City Authority Board

The Center City Authority meeting scheduled for June 18, 2025, has been cancelled.

Police & Fire Pension Board

The board will conduct an annual review of the Statement of Investment Objectives and Policies. Members will also receive a monthly report from Graystone Consulting of Morgan Stanley.

• Annual Review of the Statement of Investment Objectives and Policies
• Monthly Report from Graystone Consulting from Morgan Stanley
• May Expense Report

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

Zoning Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025, has been canceled because there is no business to come before the board.

City Council

The City Council will meet in a special closed session. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss job performance reviews for the City Manager and City Attorney.

• Job performance review of City Manager C. Bradley Kaye
• Job performance review of City Attorney

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)

Cable Access Advisory Commission

The commission will discuss the Cable Communications Fund year-to-date figures for 2024/25 and establish goals for 2025. The body will also review legislative updates and service statistics from the MCTV manager.

• Cable Communications Fund YTD 2024/25
• CAAC Goals 2025
• 2025 CAAC Meeting Dates
• Vacant seat for MCTV Access User
• MCTV service statistics and programming highlights

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a zoning petition for a 1.11-acre property. The body will determine whether to recommend that City Council rezone a portion of the site to allow for more intensive mixed-use development.

• Zoning Petition No. 665: Request to rezone 3216 Bay City Road from RA-4 Single and Two Family Residential to RC Regional Center

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 City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the 2025-2030 CDBG Consolidated Plan and the associated 2025-26 budget. The body will also consider various infrastructure contracts and set future hearings for zoning changes.

• Public hearing for 2025-2030 CDBG Consolidated Plan and 2025-26 Budget
• Proposed rezoning of 4320 E. Ashman to Industrial A
• Proposed rezoning of 7913, 8001, 8007 and 8113 Sturgeon Avenue to RA-1 Single Family Residential
• Contracts for Water Plant HVAC controls and Thickener Building roof replacement
• Landfill projects including driveway reconstruction and gas well redrilling

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 City Council will meet in a closed session to discuss contract negotiations. This special meeting was requested by City Manager C. Bradley Kaye.

• Closed session to discuss contract negotiations

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 will discuss the conceptual design for Hart Park and receive updates on horticulture and recreation. The meeting includes project reports on the Plymouth Pool and Poseyville Riverfront Restoration.

• Hart Park conceptual design
• Poseyville Riverfront Restoration project report
• Plymouth Pool update
• Community Garden horticulture update

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 will meet to receive updates on the Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) and a tree removal project. The body will also review monthly activity and airport maintenance status reports.

• Project updates on tree removal and the Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP)
• Monthly Activity Report
• Airport Maintenance Status Report

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)

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will conduct a goal-setting exercise to update its strategic objectives for the first time since 2022. The body will also review senior housing reports and adopt the 2024-25 Annual Report.

• Goal setting discussion to define current purpose and future housing needs
• Adoption of the 2024-25 Annual Report
• Riverside Place report: 99% occupancy and a broken 4th floor skylight requiring a crane for repair
• Washington Woods report: Installation of automatic trash doors by ESCON and a new intercom system
• Review of senior housing occupancy and health clinic statistics

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider two requests to rezone properties. One petition seeks to change a site on E. Ashman Street to Industrial A, while another seeks to transition Sturgeon Avenue properties to residential zoning.

• Zoning Petition No. 663: Rezone 4320 E. Ashman from LCMR to Industrial A
• Zoning Petition No. 664: Rezone 7913, 8001, 8007 and 8113 Sturgeon Avenue from township zoning to RA-1 Single Family Residential

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)

Library Board

The Library Board will meet to discuss IMLS funded services and Hoopla. The board is also scheduled to review the 2024/2025 Strategic Plan goals and receive a public survey update.

• Discussion of IMLS Funded Services and Hoopla
• Review of Library Board Strategic Plan Goal 2024/2025
• Public Survey Update
• Building update from M. Andrus

Center City Authority Board

The board will meet to discuss committee reports and a revised funding application for a business façade. The meeting includes a review of a project at 415 S. Saginaw Road.

• Revised Façade Improvement Program application for Grant Murschel (Nord Social) at 415 S. Saginaw Road
• Proposed matching grant of $5,000 and matching loan of $3,378 for Nord Social
• Governance and Sustainability Committee report
• Physical Improvements Committee report

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 board will receive monthly and quarterly reports from Graystone Consulting from Morgan Stanley. Members are scheduled to conduct an annual review of the Statement of Investment Objectives and Policies.

• Monthly and Quarterly Reports from Graystone Consulting from Morgan Stanley
• Annual Review of the Statement of Investment Objectives and Policies
• April Expense Report

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)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025, has been canceled because there is no business to come before the board.

City Council

The City Council will consider the adoption of the 2025-26 City Budget and Financial Working Plans. The body will also hold public hearings regarding budget amendments for labor management and audit professional services.

• Adoption of the 2025-26 City Budget and Financial Working Plans
• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 90 for a 3,200 square foot contractor's yard at 511 E. Patrick Road
• Public hearing to amend 2024-25 budget for audit professional and labor management services
• Traffic Control Orders S-25-01, S-25-02, and P-25-01
• Proclamation for Pride Month, June 2025

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)

MBS International Airport Commission

The MBS International Airport Commission meets to consider the 2024 financial audit, discuss the Tri-City Dragway, elect officers, and act on several contracts and agreements including a hangar lease with Kalin LTD, a Veregy Phase II contract, a terminal paging system bid, a revenue bond update, and a mutual aid agreement with Saginaw County.

• 2024 Financial Audit
• Tri-City Dragway Discussion
• Kalin LTD Hangar Lease
• Veregy Phase II Contract
• Revenue Bond Update

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will hold a regular board meeting to discuss and vote on several action items. The board will consider the Economic Sustainability Committee's recommendation to extend the outdoor buildout support program through September 2028, review the proposed 2025-26 budget, and hear project updates on downtown restrooms, Buttles redesign, and the pedestrian plaza.

• ACTION ITEM: Recommendation to extend outdoor buildout matching grant program (up to $2,500 per business) through September 2028
• Modern Explorers Guild incubator approval at 222 E. Main Street
• Modern Explorers Guild façade grant of $4,437.38 at 222 E. Main Street
• Molasses outdoor space grant of $2,050 at 201 E. Main Street (informational)
• Review of 2025-26 proposed DDA budget (including a transfer from fund balance)

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 Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and possibly decide on Site Plan No. 439 for an 87,220-square-foot, 114-room hotel at 724 and 804 Cinema Blvd. The hotel is a permitted use in the RC Regional Center zone. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and routine reports.

• Public hearing for Site Plan No. 439: 87,220 sq ft, 114-room hotel at 724 & 804 Cinema Blvd.
• Planning Commission may vote to approve or deny the site plan.
• Project includes underground stormwater detention and 124 parking spaces.
• Site is currently two vacant parcels totaling 2.9 acres.
• Landscaping plan includes 61 shrubs and 7 trees along Cinema Blvd. frontage.

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 City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 city-wide budget and consider amendments to the current year's budget. Council will also vote on second reading and adoption of water and sewer ordinance amendments that increase rates effective July 1, 2025. A consent agenda includes routine items such as special event permits, street decertification, opioid settlement fund distribution, and contract change orders.

• Public hearing on proposed 2025-26 city-wide budget
• Second reading and adoption of sewer ordinance amendment with rate increases (e.g., 5/8"-3/4" meter readiness-to-serve charge rising from $58.42 to $64.26 per quarter)
• Second reading and adoption of water ordinance amendment with rate increases (e.g., filtered water rate from $2.22 to $2.78 per 1,000 gallons; readiness-to-serve charges increase)
• Approval of request from Midland Cancer Services for a special liquor license within Downtown Midland's Social District Commons Area
• Opioid settlement funds distribution

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 Midland Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss a Public Art Committee proposal at Grove Park, review updates on the Emerson Park and City Forest Master Plan processes, and receive several project reports including Poseyville Riverfront Restoration and playground replacements. The meeting also includes a City Forest end-of-season report and a proposal for communication boards at Miracle Field.

• Public Art Committee proposal at Grove Park
• Update on Emerson Park and City Forest Master Plan processes
• City Forest end of season report
• Communication boards for Miracle Field
• Project reports: Poseyville Riverfront Restoration, Miracle Field playground, Plymouth Pool update, Wallen Park playground replacement

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 City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed 2025-26 City-wide Budget. The body is also considering updates to water, sewer, and landfill fee ordinances and several infrastructure contracts.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 City-wide Budget
• Second reading and adoption of the Landfill Disposal Fees Ordinance
• Second reading and adoption of rate, charge, and fee changes for Building, Engineering, Fire, and Planning
• Contract for 2025 Sidewalk Program (Contract No. 11) and N. Saginaw Rd. Reconstruction engineering services
• Proposed Conditional Use Permit No. 90 for a 3,200 square foot contractor's yard at 511 E. Patrick Road

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 West Main Street Historic District Commission will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness request to replace original wood siding with LP SmartSide engineered wood siding at 116 Auburn Street. The item is classified as Major Work and requires commission approval. The meeting also includes approval of October 2024 minutes and public comment.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for 116 Auburn Street: replace original 8-inch lap siding with LP SmartSide engineered wood siding, matching color and smooth finish
• Proposed work also includes in-kind gutter/downspout replacement, wood trim repairs, gable vent repairs, and repainting in current color (all ordinary maintenance, no HDC review needed)
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from October 23, 2024

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 Jack Barstow Aviation Advisory Commission will review the Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) with consultant Mead & Hunt. All other agenda items are procedural: call to order, pledge, roll call, and adjournment.

• ACIP Review – presentation and discussion with Mead & Hunt

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 Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for Larkin Properties Unlimited, LLC. The applicant proposes building a 3,200 square foot multi-tenant building for use as a contractor's yard. The commission will deliberate and potentially decide on the request during the meeting.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 90: 3,200 square foot multi-tenant building at 511 E. Patrick Road

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 will meet for a special session to review the City of Midland budget. This is a work session requested by City Manager C. Bradley Kaye.

• Budget work session to review the City of Midland budget

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 MBS International Airport Commission will discuss the 2025 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant resolution. The body is also reviewing construction bids and administration for the Taxiway A rehabilitation project.

• 2025 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant Resolution
• 2025 AIP Taxiway A Rehabilitation Construction Bid
• 2025 AIP Taxiway A Rehabilitation Construction Administration

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)

Center City Authority Board

The Center City Authority board meeting scheduled for April 16, 2025, has been cancelled. No business was conducted.

Police & Fire Pension Board

The board will review a monthly report from Graystone Consulting and the March expense report. Members will consider a resolution regarding early retirement for Hepworth and hold a discussion with Tom Michaud regarding the same matter.

• Monthly report from Graystone Consulting (Morgan Stanley)
• March Expense Report
• Resolution regarding early retirement for Hepworth
• Retirement discussion with Tom Michaud

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)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for April 15, 2025, has been canceled because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is set for May 20, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed 2025-26 city-wide budget and consider several fee increases. The meeting includes public hearings on a road grader purchase and a stormwater facility permit variance.

• Proposed 2025-26 City-wide budget introduction
• Ordinance to increase Landfill Fees
• Ordinance for fee changes to Building, Engineering, Fire, and Planning
• Purchase of a midsize road grader
• Stormwater improvement design contracts with Fleis & Vandenbrink Engineering, Spicer Group Inc., and Land and Resource Engineering

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

Housing Commission

The Commission will review budget recommendations for 2025-2026 CDBG sub-recipient requests and the CDBG Consolidated Plan. The meeting also includes reports on senior housing operations and proposed rent adjustments.

• Proposed 2% increase on market rents for the 2026 budget year (starting July 1, 2025)
• Proposed minimum rent of $500.00 for Washington Woods and Riverside Place
• CDBG Consolidated Plan 2025-2026 sub-recipient requests and budget recommendations
• Installation of a new intercom system at Washington Woods by Smart Home
• Environmental study for Riverside Place back parking lot replacement by Fleis and VandenBrink

Planning Commission

The Midland City Planning Commission will vote on two 12-month site plan extensions: one for a 52-unit multiple-family development (Lincoln Park Residences Phase II) and another for a 17-unit single-family site condominium (Winding Creek Estates No. 3). Staff recommends approval for the Lincoln Park extension, citing compliance with zoning standards.

• Site Plan No. 420 – 12-month extension for Lincoln Park Residences Phase II, 52 units at 221 E. Patrick Road (DeShano Development Corp.)
• Site Plan No. 425 – 12-month extension for Winding Creek Estates No. 3, 17 single-family lots at 7800 Perrine Road (Elite Construction)
• Approval of minutes from February 25, 2025 regular meeting

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)

Aviation Advisory Commission

The regularly scheduled April 1, 2025 meeting of the Barstow Airport Aviation Advisory Commission has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., and the next regular meeting will be June 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

• April 1, 2025 meeting cancelled
• Special meeting rescheduled to April 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
• Next regular meeting set for June 3, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Midland City Planning Commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meetings on March 11 and March 25, 2025, because no business required consideration. The next regular meeting is set for April 8, 2025 at 7:00 P.M. in Council Chambers, City Hall, 333 West Ellsworth Street.

• March 11, 2025 meeting canceled – no business
• March 25, 2025 meeting canceled – no business
• Next meeting scheduled for April 8, 2025 at 7:00 P.M.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a comprehensive rewrite of the zoning ordinance, including new articles creating zoning districts and overlay standards, as well as amendments to definitions and bulk regulations. A separate hearing will consider an Industrial Facilities Exemption for Corteva Agrisciences and a petition to rename commercial zoning districts. The Council is also set to approve the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Public hearing on Corteva Agrisciences Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate application
• Adoption of new zoning Articles 9.00, 10.00, 11.00 and repeal of multiple existing articles
• Zoning Petition No. 661 to rename Neighborhood, Community, and Regional Commercial districts
• Approval of the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
• 2025 Sidewalk Replacement Program and Smart Tree Inventory Program on consent agenda

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 Commission will conduct a public hearing and consider a resolution and ordinance regarding the issuance of airport revenue bonds. The body will also review bids for equipment and an information system upgrade.

• Public hearing on the issuance of Airport Revenue Bonds
• Rotary Plow bid
• Wheel Loader bid
• Wheel Loader repair approval
• Airport Flight Information Display System upgrade

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 Center City Authority Board will review a proposed budget for 2025-26 and a new committee attendance policy. The board is also considering a facade improvement application for a business on S. Saginaw Road.

• Proposed grant of $5,000 and loan of $10,000 for Nord Social at 415 S. Saginaw Road
• Proposed CCA 2025-26 Budget
• Proposed committee attendance policy for member removal based on missed meetings
• Review of the Center City Strategic Plan 2025 Plan of Work

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 will meet to discuss a building update and review the bed bug policy. The board is also scheduled to review a public survey and the 2024/2025 strategic plan goals.

• Bed Bug Policy Review
• Public Survey Review
• Library Board Strategic Plan Goal Review 2024/2025
• Building update

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 board will review a monthly report from Graystone Consulting and a February expense report. Members will also process retirement-related items for Philip Hepworth and Pamela Keister.

• Monthly report from Graystone Consulting (Morgan Stanley)
• February Expense Report
• Early Retirement report for Philip Hepworth (03-13-2025)
• Retirement Deferral for Pamela Keister (3/1/2025)

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

Zoning Board of Appeals

The March 18, 2025 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals has been cancelled because there is no business to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2025.

Downtown Development Authority

The meeting scheduled for March 12, 2025, has been cancelled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting for the purpose of participating in a special graduation session of the Citizens Academy.

• Participation in Citizens Academy graduation session

The City Council held a special meeting for the final session and graduation of the 2025 Citizens Academy, with all council members participating. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

• Held final session and graduation of 2025 Citizens Academy

Planning Commission

The Midland City Planning Commission has canceled its meetings scheduled for March 11 and March 25, 2025, because there is no business to conduct. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2025.

• No business to come before the commission, leading to cancellation of two meetings

Brownfield Redevelopment Finance Authority

The Brownfield Redevelopment Finance Authority will meet to discuss the Waldo Farms Brownfield Plan. The meeting includes the introduction of a new member and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Presentation of the Waldo Farms Brownfield Plan by Susan Wenzlick (Fishbeck) and Jenifer Acosta (Housing Forward)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan and hold public hearings regarding airport revenue bonds and a residential rezoning request. The body will also consider several routine contracts and an annexation request.

• Public hearing for Zoning Petition No. 662 to rezone 905 Wyllys St. from RA-3 to RB-2
• Public hearing for MBS International Airport Revenue Bonds
• Review of the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
• Annexation request for property in the 7900 block of Sturgeon Avenue
• Request for a New Class C, New Specially Designated Merchant License for Craig A. Miller/R & C Enterprises Limited, Inc.

The City Council adopted a zoning ordinance changing a property from RA-3 to RB-2 residential, approved the issuance of up to $7.6 million in airport revenue bonds for MBS International Airport, and received the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The council also approved the 2025 Sidewalk Improvement Program, an annexation, a liquor license recommendation, and several contracts and purchase orders.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1909 rezoning a property to RB-2 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for MBS Airport revenue bonds up to $7,600,000
• Received 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan as recommended
• Approved 2025 Sidewalk Improvement Program with items a, b, c, e; item d moved to 2027-2032 CIP
• Approved annexation of PIN #090-030-400-091-00 (26 acres) from Larkin Township
• Recommended approval of new Class C and SDM liquor license for 6800 Eastman Ave, Suite E500
• Authorized contract with Great Lakes Air Mechanical for HVAC replacement up to $92,410
• Approved purchase order increase of $3,295 for Fun Zone re-staining, total $33,245

City Council

The Midland City Council is holding a special meeting at the Currie Golf Course Clubhouse for a Coffee with Council session, part of the Citizens Academy. This is a public engagement event with no voting or decision-making items on the agenda.

• Meeting is entirely a citizen engagement session; no business items

The Midland City Council held a special meeting on March 5, 2025, at the Currie Golf Course Clubhouse. The only agenda item was a discussion with participants of the 2025 Citizens Academy. No formal decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider the proposed 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. They will also deliberate and possibly decide on two site plans: a gas station at 916 Waldo Avenue (Site Plan No. 437) and a 44-lot residential development called Waldo Farms Phase I at 5900 Waldo Avenue (Site Plan No. 438). Approval of the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan
• Site Plan No. 437: gas station at 916 Waldo Avenue
• Site Plan No. 438: Waldo Farms Phase I, 44 residential lots at 5900 Waldo Avenue
• Approval of minutes from February 4, 2025 regular meeting
• Public comments unrelated to agenda items

The Midland Planning Commission recommended the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan to City Council and approved two site plans. Site Plan No. 437 for a gas station at 916 Waldo Avenue was approved with the removal of a right-in/right-out driveway restriction. Site Plan No. 438 for Waldo Farms Phase I, a 43-lot residential development at 5900 Waldo Avenue, was approved with six contingencies. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Recommended 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan to City Council (6-0)
• Approved Site Plan No. 437 for gas station at 916 Waldo Avenue, removing right-in/right-out driveway contingency (6-0)
• Approved Site Plan No. 438 for Waldo Farms Phase I, 43-lot residential development at 5900 Waldo Avenue, with six contingencies (6-0)

City Council

The Midland City Council will hold public hearings on a conditional use permit for a dwelling at 2809 Ashman St and an industrial facilities exemption for DDP Specialty Electronic Materials. A key item is setting a future public hearing for a comprehensive rewrite of the zoning ordinance, including new districts and definitions. The council will also consider consent agenda items such as approving minutes, a sidewalk improvement report, and equipment purchases.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit for single-family dwelling at 2809 Ashman St
• Consideration of Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for DDP Specialty Electronic Materials US, LLC
• Set public hearing for major zoning ordinance amendments (repeal and adoption of multiple articles)
• Set public hearing to rename commercial zoning districts (Neighborhood Center, Community Center, Regional Center)
• Authorize purchase of a tracked excavator via Equipment Revolving Fund budget amendment

The Midland City Council approved a 12-year Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for DDP Specialty Electronic Materials US, LLC, supporting a $4,059,722 new production facility at 3400 S Saginaw Rd. The council also approved a $145,744.62 budget amendment and $133,744.62 purchase order for a tracked excavator, and authorized a $444,987 tree clearing contract at Jack Barstow Airport. Several public hearings were set for March 24, 2025, including for Conditional Use Permit No. 89 and a major zoning text amendment.

• Approved 12-year tax exemption for DDP Specialty Electronic Materials (motion adopted)
• Approved $145,744.62 budget amendment for tracked excavator (motion adopted)
• Authorized $133,744.62 purchase order for tracked excavator from AIS/JDE Equipment (motion adopted)
• Approved $444,987 tree clearing contract with Britt Heinz Tree Service at Barstow Airport (motion adopted)
• Approved $260,000 pavement marking contract extension with PK Contracting (motion adopted)
• Approved redevelopment liquor license recommendation for Nord Social (motion adopted)
• Set public hearing for March 24 on Conditional Use Permit No. 89 (motion adopted)
• Set public hearing for March 24 on Zoning Text Amendment No. 168 (motion adopted)

Sewer District Board of Appeals

The Midland Sewer District Board of Appeals will convene a procedural meeting to introduce members, select a chairperson, and hear an appeal. No substantive decisions or new business are listed on the agenda.

MBS International Airport Commission

The MBS International Airport Commission will consider a grant application for MDOT 2025 Fiscal Recovery Funds, a network switch replacement, and a lease with Tri-City Dragway, Inc. Routine items include approval of January meeting minutes, warrant registers, and cash/investment summary.

• MDOT 2025 Fiscal Recovery Funds Grant Application
• Network Switch Replacement
• Tri-City Dragway, Inc. Lease
• Airline Ticket Counter Baggage Line Reconfiguration Update

The MBS International Airport Commission unanimously approved several items, including replacing network switches with a Vector quote, applying for an MDOT grant for a public address system, leasing the dragstrip to Tri-City Dragway, Inc., and approving a Sorensen Gross quote for baggage line reconfiguration. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved January 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 2025 warrants and cash/investment summaries (unanimous)
• Approved Vector quote for network switch replacement (unanimous)
• Approved MDOT 2025 Fiscal Recovery Funds grant application resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Tri-City Dragway, Inc. lease for dragstrip (unanimous)
• Approved Sorensen Gross quote for baggage line reconfiguration (unanimous)

Center City Authority Board

The Center City Authority meeting scheduled for February 19, 2025, has been cancelled.

Police & Fire Pension Board

The Midland Police and Fire Retirement Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda including minutes and expense reports. Presentations from Graystone Consulting cover monthly and Q4 performance. New business includes retirement resolutions for Roger Bebeau and Christopher Lince. The board will also reference a previously approved disability retirement for Brown.

• Retirement resolution for Roger Bebeau
• Retirement resolution for Christopher Lince
• Graystone Consulting monthly and Q4 investment reports
• January expense report review
• Brown disability retirement (approved 2/6/25) resolution for reference

The Midland Police & Fire Retirement Board approved retirement resolutions for Roger Bebeau and Christopher Lince, both by 5-0 votes, with transfers to cover annuity payments. The board also received monthly and quarterly performance reports from Graystone Consulting and noted a disability retirement resolution for reference only.

• Approved retirement resolution for Roger Bebeau (5-0)
• Approved retirement resolution for Christopher Lince (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Petition 25-01, which seeks an interpretation of the zoning ordinance to allow asphalt millings as an approved driveway surface. The board will also consider a non-use variance for the driveway expansion already installed at 4412 Huron Drive. The petitioner was initially told by a city inspector that millings were acceptable, but later received a violation notice. The board will hear staff, the petitioner, and public comments before possibly making a decision.

• Public hearing on Petition 25-01 for an interpretation of Section 5.01.B.1 to permit asphalt millings as an improved surface in RA-1 zoning.
• Non-use variance request to allow the driveway expansion at 4412 Huron Drive constructed of asphalt millings.
• Approval of minutes from the October 3, 2024 special meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
• Staff report recommends against the interpretation, stating millings are not equivalent to asphalt, concrete, or brick.
• Petitioner argues that asphalt millings are synonymous with asphalt, citing dictionary definitions.

The Midland Zoning Board of Appeals denied both an interpretation request and a non-use variance for a driveway made of asphalt millings at 4412 Huron Drive. The board voted 5-0 against both motions, determining that asphalt millings are not a permitted driveway material under the zoning ordinance and that the variance was not justified. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Denied interpretation that asphalt millings are permitted driveway material (5-0)
• Denied non-use variance for driveway expansion with asphalt millings (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 3, 2024 special meeting (5-0)

Cable Access Advisory Commission

The February 12, 2025 meeting of the Midland City Cable Access Advisory Commission has been cancelled because a quorum could not be reached. No business was conducted. The next regularly scheduled meeting is April 9, 2025.

Aviation Advisory Commission

The Jack Barstow Aviation Advisory Commission will consider a recommended update to rules and regulations for commercial operations, receive a tree project update, and hear a report on airport maintenance and monthly activity. Commissioner McKeen will present an update on the "Growing Barstow" initiative.

• Recommended update to Rules & Regulations for Commercial Operations
• Tree Project Update
• Commission Update from S. Pagano
• "Growing Barstow" presentation by Commissioner McKeen
• Monthly Activity Report and Airport Maintenance Status Report

The Barstow Aviation Advisory Commission voted 4-0 to approve updates to the Jack Barstow Airport rules and regulations, allowing all hangars to enter commercial leases and adding the Airport Manager as an approver. The update also clarifies insurance coverage and reorders listed commercial operations. The changes require City Council approval before taking effect. The commission also discussed a tree-clearing permit resubmission and noted Commissioner McKeen's upcoming resignation.

• Approved updated rules allowing commercial leases in all hangars (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August meeting as amended (4-0)
• Noted Commissioner McKeen's resignation and upcoming vacancy for Citizen At Large seat

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the Poseyville Riverfront Restoration Project, including amending the budget to accept grant funds and authorizing purchase orders for naturalization work. They will also consider adopting the Emerson Park Master Plan, approve several contracts for services, and set public hearings for a rezoning at 905 Wyllys St., a budget amendment for a tracked excavator, and an industrial facilities exemption for DDP Specialty Electronic Materials.

• Poseyville Riverfront Restoration Project: budget amendment and purchase orders for naturalization work funded by Tittabawassee River Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration grant
• Emerson Park Master Plan adoption
• Set public hearing for Zoning Petition No. 662 to rezone 905 Wyllys St. from RA-3 to RB-2
• Set public hearing for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for DDP Specialty Electronic Materials US, LLC
• Contracts for environmental review services, park mowing, FAA-funded Runway 6 tree clearing, and Mead & Hunt construction administration

The City Council accepted a $1,000,000 grant from the Tittabawassee River Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration fund for the Poseyville Riverfront Restoration project, amending the FY2024-25 General Fund budget accordingly. It also authorized purchase orders totaling $1,000,000 to Fisher Contracting and the Chippewa Nature Center for the project's final grading and naturalization work. The council approved the Emerson Park master plan in concept, authorized a contract extension for park mowing services, and approved several other resolutions including tree clearing at Barstow Airport and additional environmental review services.

• Accepted $1M NRDAR grant for Poseyville Riverfront Restoration (adopted)
• Authorized $550K purchase order to Fisher Contracting for site grading and topsoil (adopted)
• Authorized $450K purchase order to Chippewa Nature Center for plant material installation (adopted)
• Approved Emerson Park master plan in concept (adopted)
• Increased environmental review services PO to $59,900 for Fleis & VandenBrink (adopted)
• Extended park mowing contract with Lawns and Mower LLC for 2025 season (adopted)
• Authorized $444,897 tree clearing contract with Britt Heinz Tree Service at Barstow Airport (adopted)
• Waived sealed bids and authorized $63,564.72 construction administration contract with Mead & Hunt (adopted)

Police & Fire Pension Board

The Midland Police and Fire Retirement Board is holding a special meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct a disability hearing for Charles Brown.

• Disability hearing for Charles Brown

The Midland Police and Fire Retirement Board approved a Duty Disability Retirement for member Charles Brown by a 4-0 vote. The board also discussed seeking proposals for a new Medical Director after public comment from Brown and input from a board member about the current provider, MedSource.

• Approved Duty Disability Retirement for Charles Brown (4-0)
• Discussed obtaining RFPs for a new Medical Director

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss a proposal from Case Western Reserve University for Hart Park improvements. Updates on the Emerson Park and City Forest Master Plan processes will be presented. Project reports include Poseyville Riverfront Restoration, Old Central Park tennis courts, and Wallen Park playground replacement. The commission will also review adopted recreation fees under old business.

• Hart Park improvements proposal from Case Western Reserve University
• Update on Emerson Park and City Forest Master Plan processes
• Poseyville Riverfront Restoration project report
• Old Central Park tennis courts project report
• Wallen Park playground replacement project report

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted 5-0 to recommend that City Council accept a proposal from Case Western Reserve University to create a central plaza at Hart Park recognizing alumni contributions to Midland. The commission also received updates on the Emerson Park Master Plan, which goes to City Council on February 10, and the City Forest Master Plan, which is paused for revisions. Recreation fees were noted as approved by City Council on January 27, and Plymouth Pool's opening is delayed to July 1 due to construction.

• Recommended City Council accept CWRU Hart Park proposal (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 4, 2024 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Midland Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four items: a conditional use permit for a driveway closure at a contractor's yard, a site plan for a 44-lot residential condominium, a comprehensive zoning text amendment replacing multiple zoning articles, and a petition to rename three commercial zoning districts. The commission will also begin reviewing the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 89 to close a driveway at 1828 N. Saginaw Road for Mike's Handymen contractor yard
• Site Plan No. 438 for Waldo Farms Phase I – 44 residential lots at 5900 Waldo Avenue
• Zoning Text Amendment No. 168 replaces 11 articles, reorganizes districts, and updates overlay standards
• Zoning Petition No. 661 renames 'Neighborhood Commercial', 'Community Commercial', and 'Regional Commercial' districts
• Introduction of the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan

The Midland Planning Commission voted 8-1 against recommending Conditional Use Permit No. 89, which would have allowed Mike's Handymen to permanently close a driveway at 1828 N. Saginaw Road. The commission also recommended approval of a zoning text amendment (No. 168) and a zoning map amendment (No. 661) to City Council, and discussed the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. No final decisions were made on the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Recommended Zoning Text Amendment No. 168 to City Council (9-0)
• Recommended Zoning Petition No. 661 to City Council (9-0)
• Denied recommendation for Conditional Use Permit No. 89 (motion failed 8-1)
• Approved minutes of January 21, 2025 (9-0)

City Council

The Midland City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including funding a Critical Incident Response Vehicle for the police, renovating downtown public restrooms at 120 McDonald Street, and adopting recreation fee increases. They will also consider establishing an industrial development district for DDP Specialty Electronic Materials and setting public hearings for a conditional use permit and a riverfront restoration grant.

• Amend police budget and authorize purchase of Critical Incident Response Vehicle
• Amend DDA budget and execute contract for Downtown Midland Public Restrooms at 120 McDonald Street
• Second reading of Recreation Fee Ordinances (fee increases for softball, field rentals, swimming)
• Establish Industrial Development District for DDP Specialty Electronic Materials US, LLC
• Set public hearing for Conditional Use Permit No. 88 at 2809 Ashman St.

The City Council approved a budget amendment and purchase order for a new Critical Incident Response Vehicle for the police department, replacing an aging SWAT vehicle. The council also approved contracts for downtown restrooms, road projects, and a utility vehicle, and adopted fee schedule updates for recreation and swimming pools.

• Approved $168,300 budget amendment for Critical Incident Response Vehicle
• Authorized purchase of Critical Incident Response Vehicle from International Armoring Corp. for $168,300
• Approved $312,600 contract to Great Lakes Bay Construction for downtown restrooms
• Adopted Ordinance 1907 updating recreation fees
• Adopted Ordinance 1908 updating swimming pool fees
• Established DDP Specialty Electronic Materials Industrial Development District No. 1
• Accepted $1,492,319.21 bid from Central Asphalt for 2025 Mill & Overlay Program
• Accepted $964,677.71 bid from McGuirk Sand-Gravel for Perrine Road Reconstruction & Water Main

West Main Street Historic District Commission

The quarterly meeting of the West Main Street Historic District Commission scheduled for January 22, 2025 has been cancelled because there is no business to bring before the commission. The next quarterly meeting is set for April 23, 2025.

• No business items; meeting cancelled.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning change for a property on Wyllys Street and a site plan for a new gas station. The body will determine if these proposals align with city zoning ordinances and the Master Plan.

• Zoning Petition No. 662: Request to rezone 905 Wyllys Street from RA-3 Single Family Residential to RB-2 One and Multiple Family Residential
• Site Plan No. 437: Review and approval of a 5,400 square foot gas station at 916 Waldo Avenue

The Midland Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend Zoning Petition No. 662 to City Council, which would rezone 905 Wyllys Street from RA-3 to RB-2 to allow for duplex development. The commission also held a public hearing on Site Plan No. 437 for a gas station at 916 Waldo Avenue but took no action, deferring final consideration to the next meeting. Minutes from January 7, 2025, were approved 6-0.

• Approved minutes of January 7, 2025 (6-0)
• Recommended Zoning Petition No. 662 to City Council (6-0)
• Deferred Site Plan No. 437 for gas station at 916 Waldo Avenue to next meeting

MBS International Airport Commission

The commission will meet to review financial reports and an audit scope letter. The agenda includes a discussion on the replacement of a fire panel.

• Audit scope letter
• Fire panel replacement
• December 2025 Warrant Registers
• December 2025 Cash & Investment Summary

The MBS International Airport Commission unanimously approved replacing the 26-year-old Simplex fire panel in the Elizabeth Owen Administration Building for $69,640.01, using Johnson Controls Fire Protection as a sole-source vendor. The board also approved the audit scope letter from Rehmann, the December minutes, and warrants and cash summaries. No public comment was made, and no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved $69,640.01 fire panel replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Rehmann audit scope letter (unanimous)
• Approved December 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 2024 warrants and cash summaries (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider transferring $109,000 from its fund balance to cover a shortfall for the Downtown Midland Public Restroom project at 120 McDonald Street. The board is also expected to approve the recommended bid award to Great Lakes Bay Construction for $312,600 (with a $35,000 change order allowance), with work anticipated to finish by Summer 2025. The total project cost is $347,600.

• Request to transfer $109,000 from DDA fund balance ($1.8M available) for restroom construction
• Recommended bid award to Great Lakes Bay Construction for $312,600 (base bid plus Changing Places restroom)
• Project scope: demolish part of interior at 120 McDonald Street, rebuild sidewalk, add four unisex restrooms and a Changing Places restroom
• City Council public hearing on January 27, 2025, to consider budget transfer and bid award

The DDA approved a resolution requesting City Council transfer $109,000 from the DDA Fund Balance to cover the construction cost of the Downtown Midland Public Restroom Project at 120 McDonald Street. The total construction cost is $347,600, with $238,887 already budgeted. The vote was 8-0 with one abstention.

• Approved resolution to transfer $109,000 from DDA Fund Balance for restroom project (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved bid for Downtown Midland Restroom Design Build (Bid No. 4485) at $347,600

Center City Authority Board

The Center City Authority meeting scheduled for January 15, 2025, has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Library Board

The Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Board will hear a building update and director's report, review the Library Design Think Tank Report, discuss a public survey, and evaluate progress on the 2024/2025 Strategic Plan.

• Library Design Think Tank Report discussion
• Public Survey Discussion
• Library Board Strategic Plan Goal Review 2024/2025
• Building update from M. Andrus
• Director's Report from M. Andrus

The board approved the September 18, 2024 minutes as submitted. They discussed revisions to the Rules of Conduct policy, including rewording rules and adding a rule about disrespectfulness, but took no final action. The board also reviewed the Eastman Road sign project and the landscape project, and discussed plans for a public survey in April/May 2025.

• Approved minutes of September 18, 2024 meeting (motion carried)
• Discussed revisions to Rules of Conduct policy (no action taken)
• Reviewed Eastman Road sign project status (new sign expected before Dec 6)
• Reviewed landscape project status (completion expected by end of summer 2025)
• Discussed public survey planned for April/May 2025

Police & Fire Pension Board

The Midland Police and Fire Retirement Board will consider selecting an investment manager, review the December expense report, and discuss upcoming annuity payments for December retirements. The board also plans to distribute packets and schedule a hearing for a disability retirement case, and correct a clerical error on a prior resolution.

• Investment Manager Selection (new business)
• December Expense Report review
• December Retirements – Upcoming Annuity Payments
• Brown Disability Retirement: Distribution of packets and scheduling hearing date
• Wilson – clerical error correction on 11/20/24 Return of Contribution resolution

The Midland Police & Fire Retirement Board approved replacing Western Asset with Federated Hermes, Inc. as one of its investment managers, effective immediately. The board also received a monthly performance report from Graystone Consulting and discussed upcoming annuity payments for two December fire department retirements, estimated at $325,000. A disability retirement case remains pending until final medical reports are received.

• Approved replacing Western Asset with Federated Hermes, Inc. as investment manager (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda (4-0)
• Noted two December fire retirements may result in ~$325,000 in annuity payments (no vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for January 14, 2025 has been cancelled because there is no business to come before the board. The next regular meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall, 333 West Ellsworth Street.

City Council

The Midland City Council will consider a zoning petition to rezone property at 7317 Jefferson Avenue to RB Multiple Family Residential, and discuss establishing an Industrial Development District for DDP Specialty Electronic Materials US, LLC. The council will also hold a first reading of a Recreation Fee Ordinance and adopt budget objectives for FY 2025-26. Several consent agenda items include contract awards for street reconstruction, fire department turnout gear, and bus purchases, plus setting public hearings for a police vehicle and downtown restroom project.

• Zoning Petition No. 660: Rezone 7317 Jefferson Avenue from township zoning to RB Multiple Family Residential
• Establish Industrial Development District for DDP Specialty Electronic Materials US, LLC
• First reading of the City of Midland Recreation Fee Ordinance
• Award contract for '2025 Plainfield St., Forestwood Ct., Lund Dr., Chatham Ct. & Shawnee Ct. Reconstruction; Contract No. 03'
• Set public hearing to amend FY 2024/25 police budget for purchase of a Critical Incident Response Vehicle

The Midland City Council adopted a zoning ordinance (No. 1906) changing a parcel in SEC 33 to RB Multiple Family Residential zoning. It approved a $799,644 road reconstruction contract with Malley Construction, a $151,830 purchase of 42 sets of firefighter turnout gear, and a $290,421.08 purchase of two Dial-A-Ride buses. The council also tabled action on the DDP Specialty Electronic Materials industrial development district until January 27, 2025, and gave first reading to recreation and swimming fee ordinance amendments. Budget objectives for FY2025-26 were approved with an amendment redirecting $600,000 to the building improvement fund.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 1906 rezoning SEC 33 to RB Multiple Family Residential
• Approved $799,644 road reconstruction contract with Malley Construction
• Approved $151,830 purchase of 42 sets of firefighter turnout gear
• Approved $290,421.08 purchase of two Dial-A-Ride buses
• Tabled DDP Specialty Electronic Materials industrial development district until Jan 27
• Approved FY2025-26 budget objectives with $600,000 redirected to building improvement fund
• Appointed John Muste and Ryan Goebel to Sewer District Board of Appeals
• Accepted resignation of Ares Varela from Parks and Recreation Commission

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Midland City Council for a planning retreat. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed on the agenda. The retreat is intended for strategic discussion and planning.

• Planning retreat for City Council members

The City Council held a planning session and issued budget directives for FY 2025-26, including maintaining the millage rate at 15.14 mills (no increase) and allocating funds to stormwater, building improvements, and pension liabilities. No formal votes were taken; the directives were presented to staff for budget preparation.

• Set maximum millage rate at 15.14 mills for FY 2025-26 (no increase)
• Directed $1,000,000 from General Fund to storm water management fund
• Directed up to $650,000 for new personnel needs
• Directed $2,000,000 from General Fund to Building Improvement Fund
• Directed additional $500,000 to MERS unfunded liabilities
• Directed additional $100,000 to Act 345 unfunded liabilities
• Allocated PPT reimbursement: $500,000 for landfill leachate treatment, $600,000 to budget stabilization, $1,000,000 to water fund for roads

Downtown Development Authority

This meeting has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will occur.

Dial-A-Ride Advisory Commission

The Dial-A-Ride Advisory Commission will vote on updates to the Transit Asset Management Plan, Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan, and the MDOT Vehicle Accessibility Plan. They will also discuss fleet updates, electric vehicles, staffing, and a transit study. Quarterly ridership data for 2023-2024 is provided for review.

• Vote to approve updates to the Transit Asset Management Plan
• Vote to approve updated Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
• Vote to approve MDOT Vehicle Accessibility Plan
• Review of ridership data showing 26,822 total passengers in Oct-Dec 2024
• Discussion of electric vehicles and staffing

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to convert an existing office building into a single-family home. The body will also review the 2024 Annual Report and the Zoning Ordinance Modernization Project.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 88: request by Highworth Holdings LLC for a one-family dwelling at 2809 Ashman St.
• Zoning Ordinance Modernization Project – Task 1 review
• 2024 Annual Report

The Midland Planning Commission recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 88, allowing a one-family dwelling at 2809 Ashman Street, with two contingencies from the staff report. The commission also set a public hearing for February 4, 2025, on zoning text amendment and petition items, and approved the 2024 Annual Report. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Recommended Conditional Use Permit No. 88 for 2809 Ashman Street to City Council (8-0)
• Set public hearing for Zoning Text Amendment No. 168 and Zoning Petition 661 on February 4, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved 2024 Planning Commission Annual Report (8-0)