Flushing, MI

Flushing City Council 2026

The Flushing City Council will hold a public hearing on a cottage food with outdoor sales stand ordinance and consider several bids and contracts, including a 2026 sidewalk repair program, a professional services agreement for 2028 paving of Seymour Road, and change orders for the UV project at the wastewater treatment plant. The agenda also includes consent items such as approving July minutes and bills, and a request to use the Riverview Bandshell for an all-class reunion.

• Public hearing on Cottage Food with Outdoor Sales Stand
• Bid award for 2026 Sidewalk Repair and Replacement Program
• Professional Services Agreement with Wade Trim for 2028 Paving of Seymour Road
• Change Order #1 and #2 for Wastewater Treatment Plant UV Upgrades
• Request from All Alumni Class Reunion to use Flushing Riverview Bandshell on September 12, 2026

The Flushing City Council adopted an ordinance amendment allowing cottage food operations to conduct limited outdoor sales from residential properties, including in the Central Business District, upon completion of a special use permit. The vote was 5-2, with Councilmembers Aversa and Karlichek dissenting. The council also approved several contracts and agreements, including a sidewalk repair contract, engineering services for Seymour Road, and change orders for the UV project. A request from a resident for the city to pay for driveway apron replacement was denied.

• Adopted ordinance amendment for cottage food outdoor sales (5-2)
• Denied driveway apron replacement request at 715 E. Main St. (6-0)
• Approved MERS Hybrid Adoption Agreement and Defined Contribution Addendum retroactive to July 1, 2018 (6-0)
• Reaffirmed commitment to retain John Ryan as City Attorney after his transition to The Kelly Firm (6-0)
• Approved expansion of Thursday Block Party events into 200 block of East Main Street (6-0)
• Approved 2026 Sidewalk Replacement Program contract to Donaldson and Son, not to exceed $69,440 (6-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Wade Trim for $124,000 for Seymour Road resurfacing design (6-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for UV project ($95,829.40) and Change Order #2 ($6,570.00) with Reliance Building Company (6-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee 2026

The Flushing Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss old business including the Thursday Block Party, Trail of Terror planning, America 250 banners, and Farmer's Market rule enforcement. New business includes a discussion on kayak access and a bench with Terry Reechko, plus welcoming a new alternate board member. The agenda also includes a budget report and updates on playground equipment.

• Discuss Thursday Block Party
• Trail of Terror planning meeting on August 12 at Tucker Building
• America 250 and Hometown Hero Banner updates
• Farmer's Market rule enforcement discussion
• Budget report: existing equipment painted, need goal nets, ADA options

The Flushing Parks and Recreation Committee approved sending requests to City Council for street closures for the August block party (extending into the 200 block of Main St.) and for a new October 15 'Haunting on Main' event. The committee also approved the agenda and minutes, and moved an old business item to the top for a budget report. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed without action.

• Approved agenda for August 4, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 7, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved moving old business item h to top of agenda (5-0)
• Approved request to City Council for street closure for August block party into 200 block of Main St. (5-0)
• Approved request to City Council for October 15 'Haunting on Main' block party (5-0)

City of Flushing Election Commission

The Flushing Election Commission will consider approving election inspector lists for August 4, 2026, and early voting from July 25 to August 2, 2026, as well as resolutions for absentee voter counting and early voting. The meeting also includes a public accuracy test and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Public Accuracy Test
• Approval of Election Day Inspector List for August 4, 2026
• Approval of Election Inspector List for Early Voting (July 25 - August 2, 2026)
• Resolution for August 4, 2026 Absent Voter Counting Board
• Resolution for August 4, 2026 9 Day Early Voting

The Flushing Election Commission unanimously approved election inspector lists for the August 4, 2026 primary election, including precinct and early voting assignments. They also passed resolutions establishing two Absent Voter Counting Boards and a nine-day early voting precinct at City Hall. The public accuracy test for Precinct 1 passed with no anomalies.

• Approved election inspector list for August 4 primary (3-0)
• Approved early voting inspector list for July 25-August 2 (3-0)
• Approved resolution establishing two Absent Voter Counting Boards (3-0)
• Approved resolution establishing nine-day early voting precinct at City Hall (3-0)
• Approved consent agenda (3-0)
• Approved April 9, 2026 minutes (3-0)

Flushing City Council 2026

The City Council will consider several items including contract approvals, street closures, and lease requests. The agenda includes a special event request for Riverview Park and a charitable donation request.

• Contract documents with TJ Priehs for Bellewood Dr.
• Wade Trim proposal for traffic study amendment at Elms to Main Street at Boman
• Special Event Application from Victoria VanAlst for Riverview Park and Band Shell on August 22, 2026
• Veteran Strong Americas request for street donations on August 6, 2026
• Thursday Night Block Party request to close a section of Main Street

The council first voted 3-4 against a proposed $18,000 traffic and safety study of the Flushing Road/East Main Street corridor by Wade Trim. A subsequent motion by Councilmember Johnson to conduct the same study passed 5-2. The council also approved a one-time waiver of a $16.72 utility late fee by a 1-6 vote, meaning the waiver was denied.

• Rejected Amendment No. 1 to the Wade Trim agreement for a $18,000 traffic study (3-4 vote), then approved a separate motion to conduct the same study (5-2 vote).
• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, bills, reports, and two special event requests, 7-0.
• Reapproved the construction contract with T.J. Priehs for the Bellwood Drive Reconstruction Project, 7-0.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026-07-13A designating signatories for the Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission, 7-0.
• Approved temporary expansion of the Thursday Night Block Party street closure to include the 100 and 200 blocks of Main Street on July 16, 7-0.
• Authorized the city manager to execute the CDBG Program Cooperative Agreement for 2027-2029, 7-0.
• Approved an 18-month lease extension for the Bella Birches property through December 31, 2027, 7-0.
• Denied a one-time courtesy waiver of a $16.72 utility late fee (1-6 vote).

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss old business, including planning games, prizes, and contests for the Thursday Block Party. They will also receive updates on the Trail of Terror, Teen Canteen, Movies in the Park, the America 250/Hometown Hero Banners, and the Farmer's Market. New business includes selecting a Farmer's Market logo and discussing a commissioned painting for a raffle.

• Discuss and plan games, prizes, and contests for the Thursday Block Party.
• Update on the Trail of Terror; next meeting scheduled for August 12th at the Tucker Building.
• Update on the Playground Playoff scheduled for July 25th.
• Discuss additional updates needed at River Road Park.
• Discuss a commissioned painting of the Farmer's Market for a raffle next season.

The Flushing Parks and Recreation Committee voted 7-0 to ask City Council to extend the July 16 street closure to the 200 block of Main St. and Heritage Alley for emergency vehicle access. The committee also voted 7-0 to adopt a full-color logo for the Farmers Market, recommend K. Trueblood as an alternate board member, and commission a painting of the market for a fundraising raffle. All seven members were present.

• Approved request to City Council for extended street closure on July 16 to 200 block of Main St. and Heritage Alley (7-0)
• Adopted full-color logo design for the Farmers Market (7-0)
• Recommended appointment of K. Trueblood as alternate to the P&R Commission (7-0)
• Approved commissioning a painting of the Farmers Market for a fundraising raffle (7-0)
• Approved appointing Burgess and Dolgan as purchasers for Teen Canteen with authority to withhold a percentage of sales for resupply (7-0)
• Approved requiring each event chair to prepare a revenue/expenditure report including community impact after each event (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 2, 2026 meeting (7-0)

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss revisions to the Cottage Food Ordinance. The meeting is open for public comment on any topic, with a five-minute speaking limit per person. Commissioners will also receive updates from the Zoning Board of Appeals and City Council.

• Revisions to Cottage Food Ordinance (old business)
• Public hearing and general public comment period
• Zoning Board of Appeals updates
• City Council updates

The commission approved first reading of revised Cottage Food Ordinance, increasing maximum stand height from 4 ft. to 6 ft. and square footage to 24 ft. (5-1). A separate amendment set minimum setbacks of 20 ft. from roadway and 5 ft. from sidewalk (6-0). The ordinance now goes to City Council for a public hearing and second reading.

• Approved absence of Commissioner Neva (6-0)
• Approved July 6, 2026 agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved June 1, 2026 minutes as presented (6-0)
• Amended Design Standard #6: increased max height from 4 ft. to 6 ft., max square footage to 24 ft. (5-1)
• Amended Design Standard #5: required minimum 20 ft. from roadway, 5 ft. from sidewalk (6-0)
• Approved first reading of revised Cottage Food Ordinance and recommended transmittal to City Council (6-0)

Flushing City Council 2026

The Flushing City Council will consider several professional service proposals and interlocal agreements, including a proposal from Rowe Professional Services for 606 S. McKinley and the former DPW Barn, and an amendment to a traffic study agreement with Wade Trim. The council will also discuss opting into the CDBG program for FY 2027-2029, 2026 tax reverted properties, and a request to close an additional section of Main Street for a block party. A closed session is planned to consult with the attorney on litigation strategy regarding Fire Department cost recovery.

• Transmittal of Proposal from Rowe Professional Services for 606 S. McKinley and former DPW Barn
• Transmittal of Proposal from Wade Trim for Amendment to Traffic Study Agreement to Include Flushing at Elms to Main Street at Boman
• Transmittal of Request for Consideration of Interlocal Service Agreement between City and School District
• Transmittal of Request to Opt-In to CDBG Program for FY 2027-2029
• Closed Session Pursuant to MCL 15.268(e) to consult with attorney regarding Fire Department Cost Recovery litigation

The Flushing City Council approved a $62,100 task order for SCADA procurement and programming, a $13,500 professional services agreement with ROWE for redevelopment concepts at the Bella Birches/McKinley Road property and former DPW building, and a wastewater treatment agreement with the Flushing Community School District. The council also authorized continued participation in the Genesee County CDBG program for FY 2027-2029, approved end-of-year budget adjustments, and voted to file a $475 lawsuit to collect outstanding Fire Department debt. A request to close an additional section of Main Street for the Thursday Night Block Party was denied, maintaining the previously approved closure from Maple to Cherry Street.

• Approved $13,500 agreement with ROWE Professional Services for redevelopment concepts at 606 S. McKinley and former DPW Barn (7-0)
• Approved $62,100 Task Order No. 5 with Donohue & Associates for SCADA procurement and programming (7-0)
• Approved wastewater treatment service agreement with Flushing Community School District for Deland Road and Seymour Road facilities (7-0)
• Authorized continued participation in Genesee County CDBG Program for FY 2027-2029 (7-0)
• Approved end-of-year budget adjustments for FY 2025-2026 (7-0)
• Denied request to close additional section of Main Street for Thursday Night Block Party; maintained closure from Maple to Cherry Street (7-0)
• Authorized $475 to file suit to collect outstanding debt owed to Flushing Fire Department (7-0)
• Postponed consideration of Wade Trim traffic study amendment until July meeting (7-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee will meet on June 2, 2026, to discuss old business including Thursday evening events, Trail of Terror planning, and updates on the Teen Canteen and Movies in the Park. New business includes a bird feeder, appointing a treasurer, and paying past due invoices. Sub-committee reports will cover multiple parks, trails, and events.

• Discuss Thursday Evening Events Plan Games, Prizes and Contests
• Trail of Terror next meeting June 17 at 1569 Flushing Rd; open house June 24
• Update on Teen Canteen and Movies in the Park; Health Department inspection due in June
• Discuss updates needed at River Road Park, including painting existing equipment and ADA options
• New business: bird feeder, appointing a P&R treasurer, and payment of past due invoices

The committee approved a motion to request City Council allow a street closure extension for the June 18 'Thursday Block Party on Main' to the 200 block of Main St. and Heritage Alley. Members also approved the agenda and previous meeting minutes, and discussed updates on the Farmers Market, Trail of Terror, and a new bird feeder camera that increased Facebook engagement by 2000%.

• Approved request to City Council for street closure on June 18 (6-0)
• Approved agenda as amended to add new business items (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 5, 2026 (6-0)
• Postponed discussion on appointing a P&R Treasurer pending admin input
• Reported past due invoices being cleared by B. Roman and City Manager
• Noted 36 Hometown Hero banners commissioned, not yet complete
• Noted 100 flyers for fundraising brochure to be printed and distributed June 5
• Adjourned at 7:51 PM (7-0)

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on June 1, 2026, via Zoom for viewing only. The agenda includes a public hearing for public comment, approval of the agenda and prior minutes, and general discussion items including Zoning Board of Appeals and City Council updates. No specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision or discussion.

• Public hearing for public comment on any planning commission matter
• Approval of minutes from May 4, 2026
• General discussion: Zoning Board of Appeals updates
• General discussion: City Council updates

The Flushing Planning Commission discussed and made changes to proposed design standards #1-17, including removing #5, adjusting #6 to 10 feet from the house, and modifying #7 to 24 sq ft and 4 feet in height. They also decided that CBD zone residents must go through the ZBA process for parking, and changed language to reflect cottage food with carts. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Removed design standard #5 completely
• Changed standard #6 to reflect 10 feet from the house
• Changed standard #7 to 24 sq ft area, max 4 feet in height
• Changed standard #11 to 5 days (all weekdays)
• Changed standard #12 to hours of operation 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Determined CBD zone residents must go through ZBA process for parking
• Decided to change use language to reflect cottage food with carts

Flushing City Council 2026

The Flushing City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2026-2027 budget and consider resolutions approving general obligation bonds, the budget, sewer and water rates, and a fee schedule. Other items include marketing a property at 1524 E Pierson Road, a crosswalk and flashing beacon installation, a special assessment district for Beaumont, and franchise and easement agreements.

• Public hearing on 2026-2027 budget
• Resolution approving 2026 General Obligation Bonds
• Sewer and water rate resolutions for FY 2026-2027
• Request to market property at 1524 E Pierson Road
• Bellwood bid award to TJ Priehs

The City Council unanimously approved issuing up to $9.995 million in general obligation bonds to fund sanitary sewer system upgrades and other capital improvements. The council also adopted the FY 2026-2027 budget, setting a 12.0222-mill levy, a $300 annual garbage fee per single residential unit, and a 2.25-mill assessment for emergency medical services. Sewer and water rate resolutions were approved, along with a new fee schedule covering cemetery, permit, and other city services. The council authorized marketing the city-owned property at 1524 E Pierson Road and awarded a $196,129 contract to T.J. Priehs for the Bellewood Resurfacing Project.

• Approved up to $9.995M in general obligation bonds for sewer and capital improvements (6-0)
• Adopted FY 2026-2027 budget with 12.0222-mill levy, $300 garbage fee, and 2.25-mill EMS assessment (5-0-1)
• Approved sewer rates for FY 2026-2027 (5-0-1)
• Approved water rates for FY 2026-2027 (5-0-1)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 fee schedule for cemetery, permits, and other services (5-0-1)
• Authorized listing and marketing of property at 1524 E Pierson Road (5-1)
• Awarded Bellewood Resurfacing Project to T.J. Priehs for $196,129 (6-0)
• Approved easement agreement with Consumers Energy for utility pole in cemetery (6-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss and plan several upcoming events including summer evening activities, the Farmers Market, and the Trail of Terror. They will also review park updates for Riverview, River Road, and other parks, and work on a fundraising sponsorship brochure. The meeting includes sub-committee reports on various parks and projects.

• Discuss Thursday evening events: games, prizes, contests for June 18, July 16, August 20
• Review and approve fundraising/sponsorships brochure for local businesses
• Trail of Terror open house and planning, including a meeting on May 20
• Updates on Riverview Park, River Road Park, and Bonnie View/Mutton Parks
• Master plan discussion with Shelly; 5K run on hold

The Flushing Parks and Recreation Committee approved a sponsorship brochure for upcoming events and discussed a potential skate park at Riverview Park. Members also coordinated summer block party events, the farmers market, and the Trail of Terror sub-committee meeting. All votes were unanimous (8-0).

• Approved sponsorship brochure as presented (8-0)
• Approved motion to approach Buche's Food World and Flushing Area Historical Society about alternate farmers market location during Summer Fest (8-0)
• Approved agenda for May 5, 2026 (8-0)
• Approved minutes from April 7, 2026 meeting (8-0)

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss a transmittal of a request for consideration of cottage law home occupations. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, approval of agenda and minutes, communications, and adjournment.

The Flushing Planning Commission voted 5-2 against moving forward with a cottage food ordinance for micro bakeries, but agreed to continue discussion. The meeting included approval of the agenda and minutes, and updates from the Zoning Board of Appeals and City Council.

• Approved May 4, 2026 agenda (7-0)
• Approved April 6, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Voted 5-2 to not move forward with micro-bakery ordinance; continued discussion planned

Flushing City Council Workshop

The Flushing City Council is meeting for a workshop to discuss the 2026/2027 budget. The meeting includes a public comment period and is held via Zoom for viewing only.

The Flushing City Council held a budget workshop for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. Department heads presented cuts made to stay within budget and discussed potential projects and possible funding sources. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the workshop.

• No formal decisions or votes were taken at this workshop

Flushing City Council 2026

The Flushing City Council will consider several new business items, including a resolution and contract with MDOT for Bellewood Drive, a contract for construction engineering on Bellewood Drive with Wade Trim, and a resolution to continue participation in Mi-MABAS. The consent agenda includes approvals for street closures, a car show, road races, and a fee waiver for the Flushing Lions Club car show. The meeting also includes public comment periods and reports from city departments.

• Transmittal of Request for Approval of MDOT Resolution and Contract for Bellewood Drive
• Transmittal of Request for Approval of Contract for Construction Engineering Bellewood Drive with Wade Trim
• Transmittal of Request for Consideration of Resolution to Continue participation in Mi-MABAS
• Approve Request from Sigma Chi Zeta Theta -B, for Street Closures and Use of City Parking Lots for the 2026 Car Show on April 25, 2026
• Approve Request from Flushing Lions Club to use Flushing Riverview Park and Bandshell for its Annual Car Show and Fundraiser on July 25, 2026 and to waive the use and permit fees

The Flushing City Council unanimously approved a $378,600 Michigan Department of Transportation contract for pavement rehabilitation on Bellewood, Robinwood, and Sunnyside Drives. They also approved a resolution to continue participation in the Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MI-MABAS) for emergency response. A waiver of the nepotism policy was granted to allow the DPW director to hire his son as a seasonal employee. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved $378,600 MDOT contract for Bellewood Drive pavement rehab (7-0)
• Approved resolution to continue MI-MABAS mutual aid agreement (7-0)
• Approved GRP Task Order #2 for Headworks/SCADA wastewater improvements (7-0)
• Approved nepotism policy waiver for DPW director to hire his son as seasonal employee (7-0)
• Approved $0 contract with Wade Trim for construction engineering on Bellewood Drive (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including street closure for car show, road race, and park use (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)

City of Flushing Election Commission

The Flushing Election Commission will consider a resolution to relocate the city's voting precincts to the DPW/EMS Building at 1510 E. Pierson Rd. starting with the August 2026 election, and to designate City Hall as the early voting location. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 2024 meeting.

• Resolution 2026-03-09b to relocate voting precincts to DPW/EMS Building for August 2026 election
• Proposal to establish Flushing City Hall as early voting location
• Approval of October 15, 2024 Election Commission/Public Accuracy Test minutes

The Flushing City Election Commission unanimously approved Resolution 2026-03-09b, relocating the city's voting precincts to the DPW/EMS Building (1510 E. Pierson Rd.) starting with the August 2026 election, and establishing Flushing City Hall as the early voting location. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved Resolution 2026-03-09b relocating voting precincts to DPW/EMS Building and designating City Hall as early voting location (3-0)
• Approved the October 15, 2024 Election Commission/Public Accuracy Test minutes (3-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee will review and plan several upcoming events, including a Summerfest parade, Arbor Day, and the Trail of Terror. They will also discuss updates on a teen canteen, Movies in the Park, and a fundraising brochure. Sub-committee reports will cover park-specific items such as the Water Tower removal at Waterworks Park.

• Discuss Thursday Evening Events and confirm Arbor Day helpers
• Update on prospects for Teen Canteen and Movies in the Park
• Review and distribute Fundraising/Sponsorships Brochure to businesses
• Discuss planting native plants with 'Girls on the Run'
• Sub-committee reports including Waterworks Park and Riverview Trail

The Flushing Parks and Recreation Committee approved the April 7 agenda and March 3 minutes unanimously. Most of the meeting was discussion and planning for upcoming events, including Thursday block parties, Arbor Day, Trail of Terror, Teen Canteen, Movies in the Park, America 250 banners, a Farmers Market, and a playground playoff. No substantive decisions were made beyond the approvals.

• Approved April 7 agenda (7-0)
• Approved March 3 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned at 8:00 PM (7-0)

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment periods. Key items include a conveyance of the FY 2026-2027 Capital Budgets & Plan, a request to consider a Micro-Bakeries Amendment, and information regarding fire-damaged structures. The commission will also receive updates from the Zoning Board of Appeals and City Council.

• Conveyance of FY 2026-2027 Capital Budgets & Plan
• Transmittal of Request to Consider Micro-Bakeries Amendment
• Transmittal of Information Regarding Fire Damaged Structures
• Zoning Board of Appeals Updates
• City Council Updates

The Flushing Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend the FY 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Plan to City Council. The commission also voted 5-0 to send a list of concerns and ideas regarding a micro-bakeries amendment to the administration for compilation and discussion at a future meeting. No public comments were received during the open meeting period.

• Approved excusing Rhonda Ruterbusch and Troy Neva from the April 6, 2026 meeting (5-0).
• Approved the April 6, 2026 agenda as presented (5-0).
• Approved the minutes of March 2, 2026 as presented (5-0).
• Recommended the Capital Improvement Plan to City Council (5-0).
• Recommended that the commission email a list of concerns and ideas about micro-bakeries to administration, to be compiled and discussed at the next meeting with all members present (5-0).
• Discussed the Michigan Fire Insurance Withholding Act and the city's blight ordinance regarding fire-damaged structures (no vote taken).
• Heard City Council updates on the salt barn location at the DPW facility, Hope Day proclamations, budget amendments, and consent agenda approvals (no vote taken).
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.

Flushing City Council 2026

The Flushing City Council will consider a resolution to name the bandshell the Donald C and Pamela Clough Bandshell and present the Employee of the Year award. The consent agenda includes approval of February 2026 minutes and bills, several departmental reports, proclamations for Purple Heart City and Arbor Day, and requests for the Lions Club street donations and a Fire Department Easter egg hunt. New business items include an auction of unused equipment, support for 250th anniversary activities, a Pierson Road traffic study, and a resolution to relocate voting precincts. The council will also award bids for tree removal, entrance signs, and a salt barn.

• Resolution naming the bandshell the Don and Pam Clough Bandshell
• Employee of the Year award presentation
• Bid awards for tree removal, entrance signs, and salt barn
• Pierson Road Corridor traffic study
• Resolution to relocate voting precincts

The Flushing City Council approved several items including naming the Riverview Park bandshell after Donald C. and Pamela Clough, relocating all four voting precincts to the DPW/EMS Building starting with the August 2026 primary, and accepting a traffic study for Pierson Road. The council also authorized a public auction for surplus equipment, supported 250th anniversary QR code signage, and awarded contracts for tree removal, city entrance signs, and a salt storage facility.

• Approved naming bandshell 'Donald C. and Pamela Clough Concert Bandshell' (7-0)
• Approved relocating all voting precincts to DPW/EMS Building, early voting at City Hall (7-0)
• Accepted Pierson Road traffic study, directed DPW to seek funding (4-3)
• Authorized public auction for surplus city equipment under $10,000 (7-0)
• Approved 250th anniversary QR code signage at historical locations (7-0)
• Awarded $10,000 tree removal contract to JB's Tree Service (7-0)
• Approved $150,044 salt storage facility contract to Clear Heights Construction (7-0)
• Appointed Peggy Todd as Zoning Board of Appeals alternate (7-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss old business including Thursday evening events, volunteer recruitment, and the Trail of Terror. New business includes the Mayors' Monarch Pledge, a community garden, and opening day festivities for the Farmer's Market. Sub-committee reports cover multiple parks and trails, plus budget and master plan updates.

• Discussion of Thursday evening events and volunteer recruitment
• Proposal for Mayors' Monarch Pledge and community garden
• Update on Trail of Terror and Teen Canteen
• Opening day festivities for Farmer's Market
• Budget and master plan updates for parks

The Flushing Parks and Recreation Committee voted unanimously to ask the City Council to approve moving the former Twilight Tuesdays events to Thursday evenings under the new name 'Thursday Block Party' on June 18, July 16, and August 20. The committee also voted to request council approval for a resolution supporting the National Wildlife Federation's Mayors' Monarch Pledge. A public comment from a downtown business representative sought more coordinated sponsorship and event collaboration with the committee.

• Approved motion to ask City Council to approve Thursday Block Party dates (June 18, July 16, August 20) (6-0)
• Approved motion to present letter of request for event dates to City Council (6-0)
• Approved motion to ask City Council to approve resolution for Mayor's signature on NWF Mayors' Monarch Pledge (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved minutes from February 3, 2026 as presented (6-0)

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission will hold a meeting on March 2, 2026, to elect officers (Chair, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Ex Officio to the Zoning Board of Appeals) and review a preliminary site plan for a salt barn capital improvement project. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from September 2025, a public hearing, and general discussion on Zoning Board of Appeals and City Council updates.

• Election of officers: Chair, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Ex Officio to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Transmittal of Salt Barn Preliminary Site Plan Review and Capital Improvement Project
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2025
• Public hearing and meeting open to public comment (5-minute limit per person)
• General discussion on Zoning Board of Appeals and City Council updates

The Flushing Planning Commission approved the DPW Salt Barn Preliminary Site Plan Review and Capital Improvement Project (6-0). The commission also elected Kraig Kuehnemund as Chair, Jonathan Smith as Vice Chairman, Andrew Wykes as Secretary, and Troy Neva as the Planning Commission representative to the Zoning Board of Appeals, all by 6-0 votes. No public comments were received.

• Elected Kraig Kuehnemund as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Jonathan Smith as Vice Chairman (6-0)
• Elected Andrew Wykes as Secretary (6-0)
• Elected Troy Neva as Planning Commission representative to Zoning Board of Appeals (6-0)
• Approved March 2, 2026 agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes as presented (6-0)
• Excused Rhonda Ruterbusch from the March 2, 2026 meeting (6-0)
• Approved DPW Salt Barn Preliminary Site Plan Review and Capital Improvement Project (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Flushing Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to elect officers, hold public hearings on two properties, and discuss old business items including Flushing United Methodist Church and Memorial Health Care. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom for viewing only.

• Election of chairperson and vice chairperson
• Public hearing for 413 E. Main St.
• Public hearing for 218 W. Main St.
• Old business: Flushing United Methodist Church - 413 E. Main St.
• Old business: Memorial Health Care - 218 W. Main St.

Flushing City Council 2026

The Flushing City Council will hold a regular meeting on February 9, 2026, with a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, bills, and several event requests. New business items include a proposed uniform video service franchise agreement, a budget calendar for FY 2026-2027, and a resolution to amend the current budget. The council will also receive recommendations from the Building Committee regarding 606 McKinley Road and the DPW building.

• Approve request from Old Newsboys of Flint to solicit donations in street right-of-way on December 4, 2026
• Approve request from Cast Iron Cruisers for use of Riverview Park on July 12, 2026 for a car show
• Approve request from Concord 200, Inc. for street closures and use of city parking lots for 2026 Flushing Cruise Night Series and Back to the Bricks Warm-up Party
• Transmittal of recommendation by Building Committee re 606 McKinley Rd and DPW Building
• Consider uniform video service local franchise agreement and budget amendments for FY 2025-2026

The Flushing City Council approved a Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement, increased the city attorney's hourly rate to $150, adopted a Day of Hope proclamation, and approved the FY 2026-2027 budget calendar. The council also passed a resolution amending the FY 2025-2026 budget to reflect actual revenues and expenditures as of January 31, 2026, and made appointments to the Board of Review, Parks and Recreation Committee, and Construction Board of Appeals.

• Approved Uniform Video Service Local Franchise Agreement (6-0)
• Approved increase in city attorney's hourly rate to $150 (6-0)
• Adopted Day of Hope Proclamation declaring February 12 as Day of Hope (6-0)
• Approved FY 2026-2027 Budget Calendar (6-0)
• Approved resolution amending FY 2025-2026 budget (6-0)
• Appointed Kraig Kuehnemund as alternate to Board of Review (6-0)
• Appointed Dan Roman as alternate to Parks and Recreation Committee (6-0)
• Appointed Aaron Whitson to Construction Board of Appeals (6-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee will hold elections for chair, vice-chair, secretary, and vice secretary. They will also discuss transitioning Twilight Tuesday to Markets on Main Night, recruiting volunteers, and planning events such as the Farmer's Market opening, Frozen in Flushing, and fundraising.

• Election of officers: chair, vice-chairperson, secretary, vice secretary
• Discuss Twilight Tuesday turning to Markets on Main Night in more detail to propose to City Council
• Recruiting new volunteers for subcommittees
• Discuss opening day of Farmer's Market festivities
• Frozen in Flushing update and need for help

The Flushing Parks and Recreation Committee voted unanimously to ask the City Council to approve moving the events formerly known as "Twilight Tuesdays" to Thursday evenings on June 18, July 17, and August 20, with a $320 quote for inflatables. Officers were elected: Beth Roman as Chair, Janna Pankey as Vice Chair, Ed Sullivan as Secretary, and Eddie Dolgan as Vice Secretary. A subcommittee was formed to plan a "May Day" opening festival for the Farmers Market, and a resident proposed a Spring Festival for the market's opening. The committee also discussed volunteer recruitment, the Trail of Terror, and the Teen Canteen, but took no formal action on those items.

• Elected Beth Roman as Chair (6-0).
• Elected Janna Pankey as Vice Chair (6-0).
• Elected Ed Sullivan as Secretary (6-0).
• Elected Eddie Dolgan as Vice Secretary (6-0).
• Approved the February 3, 2026 agenda as presented (6-0).
• Approved the January 6, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0).
• Voted to ask City Council to approve moving Twilight Tuesdays to Thursdays on June 18, July 17, and August 20, with a $320 inflatables quote (6-0).
• Formed a "May Day Subcommittee" to plan the Farmers Market opening festival.

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place. The meeting was to be held via Zoom for viewing only.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• No public hearings, new business, or old business scheduled
• Zoom viewing option remains available but no meeting will occur

Flushing City Council 2026

The Flushing City Council will meet on January 12, 2026, to receive the annual audit report from Gabridge & Co. and consider a consent agenda that includes approving several road race requests from the Riverbend Striders and a charitable solicitation by the Knights of Columbus. New business items include a request to host events in the park by GFWC and Parks and Recreation, and a proposal to authorize the police department to begin the process of selling seized, forfeited, and city-owned firearms. The meeting also includes public comment periods and committee appointments.

• Audit Report presentation by Ian Reese of Gabridge & Co.
• Approve Riverbend Striders road race requests for Feb. 14, March 14, and June 10, 2026
• Approve Knights of Columbus charitable solicitation in the street right-of-way on March 27-28, 2025
• Transmittal of request to authorize police department to sell seized, forfeited, and city-owned firearms
• Committee appointments for 2026, including Genesee County Metro Alliance

The Flushing City Council approved all 2026 committee appointments, including new members for the Board of Review, Parks and Recreation, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals. The council also approved event requests from the GFWC Women's Club (Art in the Park) and Parks and Recreation (Farmer's Market), contingent on a city-facilitated meeting between the two groups. Additionally, the council authorized the police department to begin the process of selling seized, forfeited, and city-owned firearms under state law.

• Approved consent agenda including December 2025 minutes, bills, and reports (7-0)
• Approved Riverbend Striders road races on Feb. 14, March 14, and June 10, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Knights of Columbus charitable solicitation event on March 27-28, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Art in the Park and Farmer's Market events, contingent on a joint meeting (7-0)
• Authorized police to sell seized, forfeited, and city-owned firearms under PA 19 of 2023 (7-0)
• Approved 2026 committee appointments for multiple boards (7-0)
• Appointed Nadina Aversa to Zoning Board of Appeals full member (6-0-1)
• Appointed Councilmember Good as city representative to Genesee County Metro Alliance (7-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss old business including Twilight Tuesday, a 5K subcommittee update, Teen Canteen findings, and help for Movies in the Park. New business includes a 'Frozen in Flushing' item. The committee will also receive updates on various parks, trails, and programs such as Riverview Park, Pickleball, and the Master Plan.

• Discuss Twilight Tuesday - Caron's report from downtown businesses
• Update from 5K subcommittee
• Teen Canteen - Beth and Eddie will report findings from school groups
• Help for Movies in the Park - any response from Beth's post
• New business: Frozen in Flushing

The committee approved moving the Twilight Tuesday event series to Thursday evenings on June 18, July 17, and August 20, with themes to be decided later. Farmers Market vendors will be allowed to set up on Main Street during the Thursday events to help with costs. The 5K subcommittee update was postponed. A donation from Dale Harris will cover the entire cost of the expanded Frozen in Flushing event on February 21.

• Approved moving Twilight Tuesdays to Thursdays on June 18, July 17, and Aug 20 (6-0)
• Excused absent members Shelby Bader and Danielle Smith (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved December 2, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Postponed 5K subcommittee update
• Noted FHS pickleball courts available to residents outside school hours
• Noted donation from Dale Harris covering entire Frozen in Flushing event cost

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 5, 2026 has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.