Coldwater public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Coldwater City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 16, 2024, with a consent agenda covering routine items and minutes, followed by action on several resolutions and ordinances. Key decisions include final adoption of Ordinance No. 870 to amend Chapter 880 on marijuana establishments and Ordinance No. 869 renewing the Michigan Gas Utilities franchise agreement. The council will also vote on a resolution to increase cemetery fees and consider a tree trimming contract and a lease amendment for a community center.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 870: amendment to Chapter 880, Marihuana Establishments
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 869: renewal of Michigan Gas Utilities Franchise Agreement
• Resolution No. 24-92: proposed increase in certain cemetery fees
• Resolution No. 24-89 and Agreement A24-17: proposed tree trimming contract
• Workshop regarding proposed bandshell

The Coldwater City Council approved a tree trimming contract, adopted several resolutions and ordinances, and approved bills totaling $294,829.91. The council also introduced a lease amendment for first reading and received a financial report presentation. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved bills and accounts for $294,829.91 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-86 for OPRA exemption certificate transfer at 8 S. Monroe St. (8-0)
• Introduced Resolution No. 24-91 and Agreement No. 24-18 for lease amendment at 11 E. Chicago St. (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-89 and approved Agreement No. A24-17 for tree trimming contract (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-92 increasing certain cemetery fees (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 869 renewing Michigan Gas Utilities Franchise Agreement (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 870 amending Chapter 880, Marihuana Establishments (8-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will receive updates on two Certified Local Government (CLG) projects: a structural engineering RFP for the Beech House and a revised grant application for the First Presbyterian Church steeple assessment. They will also consider Resolution 24-07 to adopt the 2026 meeting schedule. Approval of previous minutes and public comments are also on the agenda.

• Update on Beech House structural engineering RFP, closing December 20, 2024
• Revised grant application for First Presbyterian Church steeple assessment submitted for FY2025, deadline February 3, 2025
• Resolution 24-07 to adopt 2026 meeting dates for the Historic District Commission
• Approval of minutes from the June 12, 2024 regular meeting

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities will meet to discuss several operational items, including a solar interconnection agreement and a tree trimming contract. The board will also review the 2023/2024 audit and a household hazardous waste summary.

• Elmet Solar Interconnection Agreement
• Tree Trimming Contract
• 2023/2024 Audit Presentation
• Tibbits Sponsorship Request
• Household Hazardous Waste Summary

City Council

The Coldwater City Council will consider introducing two ordinances: one to renew the Michigan Gas Utilities franchise agreement and another to amend Chapter 880 on marijuana establishments. They will also vote on resolutions to award the Rotary Park project bid and appoint a non-discrimination plan coordinator. Presentations include a request for fireworks permits for Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha and an update on the Hops on Monroe festival.

• Consider introduction of Ordinance No. 869 (Michigan Gas Utilities Franchise Agreement renewal)
• Consider introduction of Ordinance No. 870 (amendment to Chapter 880, Marihuana Establishments)
• Consider adoption of Resolution No. 24-87 (award of Rotary Park project bid)
• Consider adoption of Resolution No. 24-85 (appointment of coordinator for Non-Discrimination Plans)
• Presentation: fireworks for Eid al-Fitr (March 31-April 1, 2025) and Eid al-Adha (June 5-6, 2025)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss several 2025 work plans for public art, local business events, and meetups. The body is also considering a resolution to establish a non-endowed fund with the Branch County Community Foundation.

• Resolution No. DDA 24-05 to establish a non-endowed fund with the Branch County Community Foundation
• October 2024 bills and accounts totaling $19,890.53
• Work plans for Love Local 2025, Main Street Meetups 2025, and the Public Art Program
• Funding request from the Coldwater Community Center for the Cultural Jubilee
• Work plan for Phase 1 of the Coloring Book Project

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a discussion and workshop on proposed amendments to Article 5.1 of the Zoning Ordinance, focusing on temporary sign regulations and downtown core signage. The discussion follows a memorandum from McKenna that highlights the need to align with the Reed v. Gilbert Supreme Court ruling and to gather feedback on potential changes to size, height, and content-based restrictions.

• Discussion of temporary sign regulations in residential and commercial districts, including potential removal of content-based categories
• Review of downtown (C-2 district) signage: wall signs, projecting signs, window signs, and A-frame signs
• Consideration of increasing lease/sale sign size from 6 to 24 sq ft in residential districts
• Potential creation of unified design standards for downtown signs in coordination with DDA and Historic District Commission
• Reference to Reed v. Gilbert (2015) ruling requiring content-neutral sign regulations

City Council

The Coldwater City Council will consider adopting two ordinances to add property tax exemptions for Whispering Pines Apartments I and II, and a resolution to approve a MDOT contract for the Butters Avenue project. The council will also hear a presentation on the Downtown Engagement Survey and handle routine consent agenda items including minutes and bills totaling $213,520.24.

• Proposed ordinances (No. 866 and 867) to add Chapter 900 for property tax exemption for Whispering Pines Apartments I and II
• Resolution No. 24-84 and Agreement No. A24-16 for MDOT contract for Butters Avenue project
• Presentation by Main Street/Economic Development Director on Downtown Engagement Survey
• Bills and Accounts in the amount of $213,520.24
• Resolution No. 24-83 to change December City Council meeting dates

Board of Public Utilities

The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities will discuss and potentially act on several operational items, including a design change order for the WRRF plant expansion, a professional services agreement with Pictometry, and lighting improvements at Waterworks Park. The consent agenda includes routine approval of minutes, departmental reports, and financial statements for September 2024.

• Transformers (discussion or action)
• Pictometry Professional Services Agreement
• Waterworks Park Lighting improvements
• WRRF Plant Expansion Design Change Order
• APPA Board of Directors (appointment or report)

City Council

The Coldwater City Council will consider adopting Ordinance No. 868 to amend zoning for marijuana grow and microbusiness operations. The council will also consider introducing ordinances for property tax exemptions for Whispering Pines Apartments I and II, and approving an agreement for the Aquatic Center. The consent agenda includes approval of previous minutes, an investment report, and board appointments.

• Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 868 allowing cannabis grow and microbusiness operations (Item 8)
• Introduce Ordinance No. 866 and 867 for property tax exemption for Whispering Pines Apartments I and II (Item 9)
• Approve Resolution No. 24-82 and Agreement No. A24-15 for the Aquatic Center (Item 10)
• Bills and accounts totaling $264,025.40 (Item 5)
• Update on Coldwater Community Center (Beech House) by Kathie Bappert (Item 7)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss a work plan for 2024 holiday promotions and review two resolutions regarding agreements. The board will also review September 2024 bills totaling $6,031.40.

• Resolution No. DDA 24-04: Agreement with Tibbits Opera Foundation & Arts Council
• Resolution No. DDA 24-03: First Amendment to Agreement No. DDA A24-01
• September 2024 Bills and Accounts: $6,031.40
• 2024 Holiday Weekend Promotion work plan
• Tibbits update from Director Christine Delaney

Election Commission

The Coldwater Election Commission will meet to perform a public accuracy test on the computer program used to record and count votes for the November 5, 2024 General Election. The commission will also consider the approval of minutes from the October 14, 2024 meeting.

• Public Accuracy Test for November 5, 2024 General Election voting software
• Approval of October 14, 2024 Election Commission Minutes

City Council

The Coldwater City Council will meet on October 14, 2024, to consider adopting a resolution opting out of state public act requirements for 2025 and introducing an ordinance to regulate marihuana grow and microbusiness operations. The meeting will also review routine consent items including minutes, financial reports, and bills totaling $379,687.55.

• Consider adoption of Resolution No. 24-79 opting out of Public Act 152 requirements for 2025
• Consider introduction of Ordinance No. 868 to amend zoning for marihuana (cannabis) grow & microbusiness operations
• Adopt Resolution No. 24-57 amending Recreation Department fees
• Approve bills and accounts totaling $379,687.55
• City Manager’s report on municipal projects and public safety initiatives

Planning Commission

The Coldwater Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance amendment to prohibit marijuana grow operations, including grower, excess grower, and microbusiness licenses. The commission previously discussed the amendment on September 16 and voted to set this hearing. Following the hearing, the commission may recommend the amendment to City Council, table it, or recommend against it. The proposed changes also update state agency references and set a sunset date for existing grow licenses as non-conforming uses.

• Public hearing on zoning amendment to remove marijuana grow, excess grow, and microbusiness from permitted uses
• Discussion and possible recommendation to City Council on the amendment
• Proposed sunset date for existing grow licenses in D-2 Heavy Industrial district
• Only one grow license (Craft Leaf LLC at 211 W. Garfield Avenue) fully licensed
• Previous special land use approvals for grow operations at 430 Race Street, 325 Jay Street, and 127 Industrial Avenue

Board of Public Utilities

The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities will consider a motion to opt out of Public Act 152, approve poly phase meter replacement and a mini excavator, and hear a Monster Detective presentation. The consent agenda includes approval of September minutes, August financial statements, and a Public Utilities Week Proclamation.

• Consideration of Public Act 152 Opt Out
• Poly Phase Meter Replacement
• Mini Excavator
• Monster Detective Presentation
• Public Utilities Week Proclamation

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will review results and project recommendations from a corridor survey. The board is also scheduled to discuss millage and establish meeting dates for 2025.

• Approval of August 2024 bills and accounts totaling $23,027.52
• Presentation of Corridor Survey Results and Project Recommendations
• Discussion regarding millage with City Manager Keith Baker
• Resolution No. DDA 24-02 regarding 2025 meeting dates
• Tibbits update from Director Christine Delaney

City Council

The Coldwater City Council will consider three resolutions: an automatic mutual aid agreement with the Bronson Area Fire Department, the purchase of two new patrol vehicles for the police department, and approval of a bid to asphalt the DMS compost site. The consent agenda includes minutes, a police activity report, and board reappointments. The council will also approve bills and accounts totaling $328,712.83 and receive the city manager's report.

• Adoption of Resolution 24-73 and Agreement A24-14 for automatic mutual aid with Bronson Area Fire Department
• Adoption of Resolution 24-77 authorizing purchase of two new patrol units
• Adoption of Resolution 24-78 approving bid to asphalt DMS compost site
• Approval of bills and accounts for $328,712.83
• Police Department Activity Report for 2nd Quarter 2024 (consent agenda)

Planning Commission

At this regular meeting, the Planning Commission will discuss a proposed zoning ordinance amendment to remove marijuana grow operations from the D-2 Heavy Industrial district. The discussion follows previous meetings where commissioners expressed support for ending such uses. No public hearing is scheduled for this item.

• Discussion of zoning ordinance amendment to eliminate marihuana grower, excess grower, and microbusiness licenses from industrial districts
• Reference to previously approved grow-related special land use permits at 211 W. Garfield Ave, 430 Race St, 325 Jay St, and 127 Industrial Ave

The Coldwater Planning Commission voted to schedule a public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment that would prohibit grower, excess grower, and microbusiness operations. The motion passed 5-1, with Commissioner Cameron dissenting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also approved prior minutes and excused absences.

• Set public hearing on zoning amendment to not allow grower, excess grower, and microbusiness (5-1)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2024, as presented (6-0)
• Excused absences of Budd, DeGroot, and Cole (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting two resolutions: one to authorize annual contributions for the Aquatic Center's maintenance and management, and another to establish an Absentee Voter Ballot Counting Board. They will also approve a consent agenda of routine items, including minutes and reports, and pay bills totaling $755,573.95.

• Resolution 24-75: Authorizing annual contributions to maintain and manage the Aquatic Center
• Resolution 24-74: Establishing an Absentee Voter Ballot Counting Board
• Bills and accounts payable of $755,573.95
• Proclamation regarding Public Utilities Week
• Board appointments from the Mayor

Board of Public Utilities

The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities will receive a presentation on the Skitter Exit Strategy. The board will also consider the consent agenda, which includes approval of minutes from August 7, July 2024 operational reports and financial statements, bills and accounts, power supply cost projections, and the MERS defined benefit pension plan statement.

• Skitter Exit Strategy Presentation
• Approval of minutes from August 7, 2024 regular and closed sessions
• July 2024 operation reports and financial statements
• Bills and accounts for period ending August 31, 2024
• Power supply cost projections and MERS defined benefit pension plan statement

The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities unanimously approved the consent agenda, including minutes, departmental reports, and financial statements. The board heard a presentation on the Skitter Exit Strategy (now Absolute & Acclaim TV) but took no action. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, reports, and bills (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will vote on a request to install a drop ceiling and pendant sprinklers in the Children's Museum Multipurpose Room. The board will also discuss July 2024 bills totaling $19,333.74, receive updates from Tibbits and Beginnings Care for Life, and set 2025 meeting dates.

• Request to install drop ceiling and pendant sprinklers in Children’s Museum Multipurpose Room
• Approval of July 2024 bills and accounts: $19,333.74
• Tibbits update from director Christine Delaney
• Beginnings Care for Life update from director Jane Ford
• Discussion of 2025 meeting dates

The Coldwater Downtown Development Authority approved the July 2024 bills and accounts totaling $19,333.74, and approved the installation of a drop ceiling and pendant sprinklers in the Children's Museum Multipurpose Room. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from previous meetings, and excused the absences of two members. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 2024 bills and accounts of $19,333.74 (5-0)
• Approved installation of drop ceiling and pendant sprinklers in Children's Museum Multipurpose Room (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 1-4, including minutes from July and August meetings (5-0)
• Excused absences of Members Courtney Dirschell and Anette Booth (5-0)

City Council

The Coldwater City Council will consider several resolutions, including approval of a fire department gear purchase, updated bank signatories, and a Lions Club fundraising event. The consent agenda includes routine minutes and board appointments. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss pending litigation with its attorney.

• Approval of bills totaling $278,802.22
• Consideration of Resolution 24-38: Branch Area Lions Club Lights of Love fundraising event
• Consideration of Resolution 24-71: updated bank signatories
• Consideration of Resolution 24-72: purchase of fire department turn out gear
• Closed session to consult with attorney on trial or settlement strategy for pending litigation

The Coldwater City Council approved the consent agenda, bills totaling $278,802.22, and adopted three resolutions (24-38, 24-71, 24-72) regarding a Lions Club event, bank signatories, and firefighter turnout gear. The council also entered a closed session to discuss litigation strategy in Thompson vs. The City of Coldwater, then reconvened and adjourned. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved consent agenda items 1-3 (minutes, Housing Commission appointment, DDA reappointment) (7-0)
• Approved bills and accounts totaling $278,802.22 (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-38 for Branch Area Lions Club Lights of Love event (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-71 updating bank signatories (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-72 for purchase of firefighter turnout gear (7-0)
• Entered closed session for litigation strategy in Thompson vs. City of Coldwater (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to close South Monroe Street for the Hoptoberfest event on September 27. Other business includes approving routine consent agenda items, a bill payment of $196,121.90, and a closed session to discuss a legal opinion. A workshop on Rotary Park updates will follow the regular meeting.

• Resolution No. 24-70 to close S. Monroe Street for Hoptoberfest on Sept. 27, 2024
• Bills and accounts totaling $196,121.90
• Closed session under state statute for a written legal opinion
• Rotary Park update/workshop after adjournment
• Consent agenda includes minutes from multiple boards and the Recreation Department Fall Activity Guide

The Coldwater City Council approved the consent agenda (items 1-9), bills and accounts totaling $196,121.90, and the City Manager's report. They also adopted Resolution No. 24-70 to close S. Monroe Street for Hoptoberfest on September 27, 2024. The council entered closed session to discuss a legal opinion and later reconvened, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-9 (7-0)
• Approved bills and accounts of $196,121.90 (7-0)
• Approved City Manager's report (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-70 for S. Monroe Street closure (7-0)
• Entered closed session for legal opinion (7-0)
• Reconvened regular meeting (8-0)

Board of Public Utilities

The Board will hear intern presentations and an electric reliability presentation. They will consider the replacement of a vactor truck. Consent agenda includes approval of June minutes, departmental reports, and bills. A closed session is planned for legal advice.

• Vactor Truck Replacement
• Electric Reliability Presentation
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes, financial statements, power supply projections
• Closed session for legal opinion under PA 267

The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities unanimously approved the purchase of a new vactor truck from Sewer Equipment Company of America / Fredrickson Supply for $559,712.39. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, departmental reports, and financial statements. No public comments were received, and the meeting concluded with a closed session for a legal opinion.

• Approved $559,712.39 vactor truck replacement from Sewer Equipment Company of America / Fredrickson Supply (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, operation reports, financial statements, and bills (unanimous)
• Adjourned into closed session under Section 8(h) of PA 267 for legal opinion (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider a consent agenda including an amendment to a Michigan Strategic Fund agreement. The board will also discuss the differences between National Register of Historic Places listing and local historic district designation, approve June bills of $6,837.28, and conduct a workshop on accreditation self-assessment. Informational updates from the Tibbits opera house and the director will be given.

• Consent agenda includes Amendment One to Michigan Strategic Fund Agreement (Case-409514)
• Approval of June 2024 bills and accounts totaling $6,837.28
• Topic review: National Register of Historic Places vs Local Historic District Designation
• Workshop: Accreditation Self-Assessment for DDA
• Informational updates from Tibbits and Director's report

The Coldwater Downtown Development Authority approved the consent agenda (minutes and an amendment to a state fund agreement) and June bills totaling $6,837.28. No other substantive decisions were made; items 5-8 were informational only. The board also held a workshop on Main Street accreditation standards.

• Approved consent agenda items 1-3 (minutes and MSF agreement amendment) (6-0)
• Approved June 2024 bills and accounts of $6,837.28 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss updating electric vehicle charging demand rates and renewing bonds for roads and parking lots. The body will also consider a street closure for a Glo Studio event and the installation of visible crosswalk markings.

• Bills and Accounts: $311,368.30
• Ordinance No. 865 regarding electric vehicle charging demand (EV-D) rates
• Resolution No. 24-69 regarding bond renewal for roads, parking lots, and other improvements
• Resolution No. 24-68 regarding a street closure request for Glo Studio event
• Request for Homecoming Parade on October 4, 2024

The Coldwater City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-69, a bond renewal proposal for roads, parking lots and other improvements, with a unanimous roll call vote. The council also adopted Ordinance No. 865 establishing electric vehicle charging demand (EV-D) rates, with Councilmember Jim Knaack voting no. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda, bills and accounts, and the City Manager's report, were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution No. 24-69, bond renewal proposal for roads, parking lots and other improvements (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 865, electric vehicle charging demand (EV-D) rates (7-1, Knaack no)
• Approved Consent Agenda Items 1-5, including minutes and Homecoming Parade request (8-0)
• Approved Bills and Accounts in the amount of $311,368.30 (8-0)
• Approved and placed on file the City Manager's Report (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-68, street closure request for Glo Studio event (8-0)
• Excused absence of Councilmember Chad Johnson (8-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to allow residential housing in the C-2 Central Business District. The body will also determine the commission's meeting dates for 2025.

• SUP24-04: Request by Noah Roberts (GNR Rentals & Real Estate, LLC) for residential housing at 22 W. Pearl St.

City Council

The Coldwater City Council will meet on July 8, 2024, to consider several municipal items. The agenda includes proposed adjustments to electric rates and a new ordinance for electric vehicle charging demand. The council will also review purchases for Rotary Park restrooms and a new fire department truck.

• Proposed electric rate adjustments (Resolution No. 24-65)
• New electric vehicle charging demand rate ordinance (Ordinance No. 865)
• Purchase of a 2024 F-150 crew cab pickup truck for the Fire Department
• Purchase of prefabricated restrooms for Rotary Park
• Storm water line easement agreement with Schmitz Holding, Inc.

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities will meet to discuss electric rate adjustments and a new electric vehicle charging demand rate. The agenda also includes reviews of the WRRF expansion engineering contract and eSmart Systems – Grid Vision.

• Electric rate adjustments
• Electric Vehicle Charging Demand Rate
• WRRF Expansion Engineering Contract
• eSmart Systems – Grid Vision
• ITC/METC Update

Downtown Development Authority

The Coldwater Downtown Development Authority will review committee minutes and approve May 2024 bills totaling $4,480.38. The meeting also includes a request for a public art kickoff and updates on the Tibbits project.

• Approval of May 2024 bills and accounts totaling $4,480.38
• Public art kickoff request
• Review of Promotions Committee minutes from May 23, 2024
• Review of Design Committee minutes from June 14, 2024

City Council

The City Council will review labor contracts for the fire department and two police officer units. The agenda also includes a proposal to sell vacant land to Lowder and a street closure request for a United Way event.

• Proposed sale of vacant land to Lowder (Resolution No. 24-46)
• Labor contracts for IAFF Local 2555, POLC, and POAM
• Street closure request for a United Way event (Resolution No. 24-58)
• Kiwanis Club request to install four Little Free Library Boxes
• City bills and accounts totaling $253,629.22

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider variance requests for properties at 503 W. Chicago St. and 460 Jay St. The board will also approve the May 15, 2024, meeting minutes and set the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Variance request to split property at 535 W. Chicago St.
• Variance request for an unpaved driveway at 460 Jay St.
• Approval of May 15, 2024, meeting minutes
• Setting the 2025 ZBA meeting dates

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review a request to remove and replace windows at 22 W. Pearl St. The commission also plans to establish meeting dates for 2025.

• Window replacement at 22 W. Pearl St. (HDC24-05)
• Establishing 2025 meeting dates (HDC24-06)

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider several resolutions regarding the FY 2024-25 budget, including operating funds and a millage rate setting. The agenda also includes proposed updates to Rotary Park plans and a request for street closures on S. Monroe St.

• Adoption of FY 2024-25 Budget resolutions
• Setting millage rate for City Employee Retirement Fund
• Proposed closure of S. Monroe St. for Hops on Monroe events
• Updates to Rotary Park project plans
• Renewal of Northern Initiatives Subrecipient Agreement

Board of Public Utilities

The June 5, 2024, meeting includes discussions regarding lead/copper service line replacement contracts and stock voltage regulators. The agenda also features presentations on scholarships and training experiences.

• Lead/Copper Service Line Replacement Contract
• Stock Voltage Regulators
• MISO Auction Results

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the FY 2024-25 budget. The body will also consider several project bid awards, a property rezoning, and a storm water line easement.

• Public hearing regarding FY 2024-25 budget
• Proposed rezoning of 200 S. Clay Street (Ordinance No. 864)
• Bills and Accounts totaling $477,144.16
• Bid awards for Western Meadows Phase 1 and 2023 Local Street Maintenance projects
• Proposed storm water line easement to Schmitz Holding, Inc.

Downtown Development Authority

The Coldwater Downtown Development Authority will review the FY 2025 budget proposal, approve April bills and accounts totaling $4,398.59, and receive updates from the Tibbits Opera House and the DDA director. The consent agenda includes meeting minutes and a 2023 visitor data and event analysis report. The meeting is scheduled for May 22, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. in the City Council Chamber.

• FY 2025 Budget Proposal
• April 2024 Bills and Accounts: $4,398.59
• 2023 Downtown Visitor Data and Event Analysis
• Tibbits Update
• Director's Report

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request to use crushed media instead of pavement for a driveway at 460 Jay St. The board will also consider a postponed request to split a property at 535 W. Chicago St.

• ZBA24-04: Request from Nick MacArthur (Elmet Technologies) for a variance to construct a driveway without an improved surface at 460 Jay St.
• ZBA24-02: Postponed request from Terry Heath at 535 W. Chicago St. for minimum lot and setback variances to split the property.

City Council

The City Council will discuss utility rate adjustments and the FY 2024-25 budget. The body is also considering a rezoning request and the sale of vacant land.

• Water and Wastewater Rate Adjustments (Resolution No. 24-35)
• Proposed rezoning of 200 S. Clay Street (Ordinance No. 864)
• Bills and Accounts in the amount of $238,758.55
• Proposed sale of vacant land to Lowder (Resolution No. 24-46)
• OPRA tax exemption public hearing for GNR Rentals & Real Estate, LLC at 22 W. Pearl St.

Planning Commission

The Coldwater Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a request to rezone 200 S. Clay St. from heavy industrial to highway commercial, and a special land use permit to allow residential housing on the first floor at 57/59 S. Monroe St. They will also consider recommending a zoning ordinance amendment to allow residential dwellings within a principal commercial use. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and an administrator's report.

• Rezoning 200 S. Clay St. from D-2 Heavy Industrial to C-3 Highway Commercial (RZN24-01)
• Special land use permit for residential housing at 57/59 S. Monroe St. (SUP24-03)
• Zoning ordinance amendment to Article 4, Section 4.16 on residential dwellings in commercial use
• Approval of March 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Planning & Zoning Administrator Report for May 2024

Board of Public Utilities

The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities will hold a regular meeting on May 1, 2024, to consider the 2024/2025 fiscal year budget, water and wastewater rate adjustments, a credit card claim settlement, and stock transformers. The board will also administer the oath of office to Jill Smoker and recognize staff for safety and reliability awards. The consent agenda includes routine approval of minutes, departmental reports, and financial statements.

• 2024/2025 Fiscal Year Budget
• Water & Wastewater Rate Adjustments
• Credit Card Claim Settlement
• Stock Transformers
• Safety Award of Excellence, Certificate of Excellence in Reliability Award, RP3 Award

Local Development Finance Authority

The Coldwater Local Development Finance Authority will meet to approve minutes from its November 16, 2023 regular meeting and receive an informational financial update from Finance Director Tom Eldridge. The agenda contains no other action items, so the meeting is largely procedural. The financial update will cover tax capture revenue, bond reserve balances, and long-term debt projections.

• Approval of 11-16-2023 regular meeting minutes
• Financial update by Finance Director Tom Eldridge
• Tax capture for District 6 projected at $444,880 for FY 2024
• Bond reserve account balance $723,350 as of 10/31/23
• Debt projected fully repaid by 2040

Downtown Development Authority

The Coldwater Downtown Development Authority will review a draft FY2025 budget, approve March bills totaling $4,910.79, and hear updates on the Tibbits Opera House and various work plans. The agenda also includes informational reports from the director and committee reports. This is a regular meeting with several action items and informational updates.

• Approve March 2024 bills and accounts: $4,910.79
• Review FY 2025 budget draft
• Hear Tibbits update from Christine Delaney
• Consider Downtown Coldwater merchandise work plan
• Review corridor feedback work plan

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions including a property purchase at 295 S. Clay Street and various street maintenance projects. The agenda also includes discussions on a social district permit for Jim’s Place Billiards LLC and proposed street closures for local events.

• Proposed purchase of 295 S. Clay Street (Resolution No. 24-20)
• Social district permit application for Jim’s Place Billiards LLC (Resolution No. 24-30)
• Street closure for St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church festival (Resolution No. 24-32)
• Street closure for Two Bandits special events (Resolution No. 24-33)
• South Industrial Park Street Maintenance Project (Resolution No. 24-26)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider variance requests for two properties. The board will review requests regarding lot requirements, setbacks, and sign dimensions.

• ZBA24-02: Request from Terry Heath at 535 W. Chicago St. for lot and setback variances to split the property
• ZBA24-03: Request from Les Adams at 39 Conover St. for side setback variances in the D-2 Heavy Industrial District
• Review of ZBA24-01: Sign variance for a new restaurant at 64 E. Chicago (not to exceed 32 square feet)

Historic District Commission

The commission is reviewing three property restoration requests under the City’s Façade Restoration Initiative program. These projects involve masonry, window, and roof work at several downtown locations to preserve historic character.

• Façade restoration for 49 W. Chicago St. involving roof removal, masonry tuckpointing, and new windows
• Façade restoration for 14 W. Chicago St. involving window and trim work and elastomeric coating
• Façade restoration for 5 S. Monroe St. involving masonry replacement and window restoration
• $112,500 in grant funding from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Coldwater Main Street

City Council

The City Council will discuss the purchase of 295 S. Clay Street and a new employment agreement for the City Attorney. The meeting also includes a hospital status update and a budget workshop for FY 2024-25.

• Proposed purchase of 295 S. Clay Street (Resolution No. 24-20)
• Approval of City Attorney Employment Agreement (Agreement No. A24-07)
• Bills and Accounts in the amount of $455,394.92
• Sidewalk Installation Project Bid Award (Resolution No. 24-28)
• Proposed purchase of F-150 pickup truck for Recreation Department

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities approved a fiber system extension for Apex Clean Energy and a service quote for engine maintenance at Project IV. The meeting also included updates on waterworks park improvements and the source water protection program.

• Approved $49,545.74 fiber system extension for Apex Clean Energy
• Approved $138,683.64 engine exhaust manifold maintenance at Project IV
• Discussed Waterworks Park Improvement Project bids including a $448,297 low bid from Parrish Excavating

Downtown Development Authority

The Coldwater Downtown Development Authority will consider approving three facade restoration grant agreements totaling $112,500 for projects at 5 S. Monroe Street, 49 W. Chicago Street, and 14 W. Chicago Street. The board will also review February bills of $5,930.63, hear updates on the Tibbits Opera House and the director's report, and discuss a spring cleanup work plan.

• Resolution DDA24-01: Approve facade grant agreements for 5 S. Monroe ($50,000), 49 W. Chicago ($35,000), and 14 W. Chicago ($27,500)
• February 2024 bills and accounts: $5,930.63
• Spring Cleanup Work Plan: volunteer event with projected $225 cost and $100 revenue
• Tibbits Update: upcoming events including Coldwater Kitchen and Comedy Fest
• Director's Report: informational only

City Council

The City Council will discuss several resolutions, including a property purchase and a grant application for Rotary Park. The meeting also includes presentations on the Source Water Protection Program and the 2023 Annual Department of Municipal Services Report.

• Proposed purchase of 295 S. Clay Street (Resolution No. 24-20)
• Public hearing on Rotary Park Grant Application (Resolution No. 24-21)
• Bills and Accounts totaling $148,351.35
• Request for MDOT study for audible pedestrian crosswalk signals (Resolution No. 24-22)
• Resolution No. 24-24 regarding the 2024 Corner Farmers Market in 4-Corners Park

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed purchase of 695 W. Chicago St. and bid awards for street maintenance and park renovations. The body will also consider a grant application for Rotary Park and discuss candidates for City Attorney.

• Proposed purchase of 695 W. Chicago St. (Resolution No. 24-18)
• Bid awards for 2024 Local Street Mill & Paving and 2023 Local Street Maintenance projects
• Bid award for 2024 Waterworks Park Renovation Project
• Rotary Park Improvement Project Grant Application and public hearing set for March 25, 2024
• Bills and Accounts in the amount of $151,023.63

Board of Public Utilities

The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities will hold its regular meeting on March 6, 2024, to discuss several items, including a proposed solar field by Apex Clean Energy, the Source Water Protection Program, and preventative maintenance for Project IV exhaust manifolds. The board will also receive a legislative update. The consent agenda includes routine approvals of minutes, departmental reports, and financial statements.

• Apex Clean Energy Solar Field discussion
• Source Water Protection Program
• Project IV Exhaust Manifold Preventative Maintenance
• Legislative Update
• Consent agenda: minutes, operation reports, financial statements, bills and accounts, power supply cost projections

Planning Commission

The Coldwater Planning Commission is holding its regular March 2024 meeting. The main item is a public hearing and old business review of a request by Allison Barth of Rustic Expressions Salon to allow a Personal Service Establishment at 696 Race St. The commission will also hear public comments, approve minutes, and receive the administrator's report.

• Public hearing and old business item SUP24-02: request by Allison Barth (Rustic Expressions Salon) for a Personal Service Establishment at 696 Race St.
• Approval of minutes from the February 5, 2024 regular meeting.
• Planning & Zoning Administrator Report for March 2024.

Downtown Development Authority

The Coldwater Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular February meeting, primarily covering routine business: approving January bills of $4,946.02, hearing updates from the Tibbits Opera House and the DDA director, and considering two advertising requests (Tibbits Playbill and Lake Access Magazine). The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of January 2024 bills and accounts totaling $4,946.02
• Tibbits Playbill ad request (projected cost $1,050.00)
• Lake Access Magazine ad request (projected cost $1,626.00)
• Tibbits update from Christine Delaney
• Director's report from Audrey Tappenden

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a request to close South Monroe Street on April 27, 2024, for the 14th Annual Walk A Mile in Their Shoes Event. The body will also consider a proposed equipment purchase and review the 2023 Annual Recreation Department Report.

• Bills and Accounts totaling $268,321.59
• Resolution No. 24-13: Request to close South Monroe Street on April 27, 2024, from 6am to Noon
• Resolution No. 24-14: Proposed equipment purchase
• 2023 Annual Recreation Department Report presentation
• City Attorney candidate interview

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting for a work session regarding Rotary Park. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Work session regarding Rotary Park

City Council

The City Council will discuss the first budget amendments for FY 2023-2024 and a contract for 4th of July fireworks. The body will also consider resolutions regarding a charitable gaming license and Library Memorial Fund expenditures.

• Bills and Accounts: $302,168.80
• 4th of July fireworks contract (Resolution No. 24-11 and Agreement No. A24-04)
• First budget amendments for FY 2023-2024
• Charitable gaming license request from Branch Area Rescue Coalition (Resolution No. 24-12)
• Library Memorial Fund expenditure request (Resolution No. 24-10)

Board of Public Utilities

The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities will meet to consider routine consent items, including minutes, departmental reports, and financial statements. The regular agenda includes a sponsorship request from Tibbits, a main line feeder project on Butters Avenue, and a power supply portfolio review. The board will also enter closed sessions to consult with its attorney on pending litigation and discuss exempt material.

• Tibbits Sponsorship Request
• Butters Avenue Main Line Feeder
• Power Supply Portfolio Review
• Consent agenda: December 2023 operations reports and financial statements
• Closed sessions for legal consultation and exempt material

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to build an automobile car wash facility at 620 E. Chicago Rd. They will also consider a request for a personal service establishment at 696 Race St.

• Public hearing for car wash facility at 620 E. Chicago Rd. (SUP24-01)
• Request for personal service establishment at 696 Race St. (SUP24-02)
• Proposed 1.96-acre car wash development by EPC OpCo, LLC
• Review of 2024-2029 City of Coldwater Recreation Plan

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to conduct board leadership elections and review committee reports. The agenda includes updates on the Tibbits project, promotional requests, and the MEDC FRI Grant Agreement.

• Board leadership nominations and elections
• MEDC FRI Grant Agreement CASE-391692
• December 2023 bills and accounts totaling $15,115.21
• Request for a Visitor’s Guide advertisement
• Design Committee discussion on muralist RFPs and sculpture proposals

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the 2024-2028 Recreation Plan. The body will also review a police collaboration proposal and historic preservation grant requests.

• Proposed 2024-2028 Recreation Plan (Resolution No. 24-05)
• CPD South West Enforcement Team (SWET) collaboration proposal
• Historic preservation grants for The Coldwater Community Center (Beech House) and First Presbyterian Church
• Bills and Accounts totaling $272,668.36
• Homelessness workshop following adjournment

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to discuss a sign variance request for a new restaurant. The board will determine if the request meets specific review criteria regarding land use and property rights.

• Public hearing for ZBA24-01: sign variance request from Section 5.1.E.1 for Mohammed Abdullah at 64 E. Chicago

Planning Commission

The Coldwater Planning Commission will review and consider adopting the 2024-2029 City of Coldwater Recreation Plan, forwarding it to the City Council with a recommendation. The agenda also includes a report from the Planning & Zoning Administrator, along with routine items like minutes, public comments, and old/new business.

• Review of 2024-2029 City of Coldwater Recreation Plan
• Resolution 24-06: Consideration to adopt the 2024-2029 Recreation Plan and forward to City Council
• Planning & Zoning Administrator Report - January 2024

City Council

The City Council will discuss the proposed sale and development of 10 S. Monroe St. and a new distracted driving policy. The body will also consider a request for a US-12 traffic study and a street closure for a Tibbits special event.

• Proposed sale of 10 S. Monroe St. (Resolution No. 23-88)
• Distracted Driving Policy (Resolution No. 24-04 and Policy No. 24-01)
• Bills and Accounts: $214,054.67
• Proposed US-12 traffic study (Resolution No. 24-02)
• CPD South West Enforcement Team (SWET) proposal presentation

Board of Public Utilities

The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities will meet to consider several business items, including an agreement to sell excess capacity to Calhoun Intermediate School District, an electrical aid-in-construction for Sekisui Voltek's expansion, and a distracted driving policy. The board will also review the 2023 Community Impact Report and routine consent agenda items such as minutes, financial reports, and power supply cost projections.

• Agreement for Sale of Excess Capacity with Calhoun Intermediate School District
• Sekisui Voltek Expansion Electrical Aid-In-Construction
• Distracted Driving Policy
• 2023 Community Impact Report
• Consent agenda: November 2023 operations reports, bills, and power supply cost projections