Flushing public meetings in 2025

Flushing City Council 2025

The Flushing City Council will consider resolutions to set 2026 poverty exemption limits and amend the fee schedule for rental property registration. They will also consider an easement request for 530 Sunnyside Drive. The consent agenda includes approval of November 2025 minutes, bills, and various departmental reports.

• Consider Resolution to Set 2026 Poverty Exemption Limits
• Consider Amendment to Fee Schedule Resolution, Updating Rental Property Registration Program Fees
• Consider Approval of Easement Request for 530 Sunnyside Drive
• Approve City Council Bills for November 2025
• Approve 2026 Meeting Dates for City Council, Parks and Recreation, and Planning Commission

The Flushing City Council unanimously approved a resolution setting 2026 poverty exemption guidelines for property tax relief, based on federal poverty levels and a $15,000 asset limit. It also adopted an updated fee schedule covering cemetery, rental registration, permits, and other city services. An easement agreement for 530 Sunnyside Drive was approved, and appointments to boards and commissions were drawn for terms expiring January 31, 2026.

• Approved 2026 poverty exemption limits with federal poverty guidelines and $15,000 asset cap (7-0)
• Adopted updated fee schedule for cemetery, rental registration, permits, and other services (7-0)
• Approved easement agreement for 530 Sunnyside Drive and authorized execution (7-0)
• Drew appointments for board/commission terms expiring January 31, 2026

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to discuss old business including a recap of Twilight Tuesday and the Trail of Terror, as well as new business such as Teen Canteen, Movies in the Park, and Frozen in Flushing. The committee will also receive updates from various subcommittees on parks, trails, and events. The meeting is open for public comment.

• Discuss Twilight Tuesday recap and plans moving forward
• Recap of Trail of Terror event
• New business: Teen Canteen, Movies in the Park, Frozen in Flushing
• Subcommittee updates on Riverview Park, Bonnie View/Mutton Parks, Waterworks Park, and others
• Discussion of 2026 Parks and Recreation Meeting Schedule

The Flushing Parks and Recreation Committee approved the December 2 agenda and September 2 minutes unanimously (5-0). Members discussed the Trail of Terror event, which netted $15,133.96 from 651 guests, and noted the Teen Canteen program will no longer be run by the Thomas A. Smith Memorial Foundation. The 2026 meeting schedule was set, and several subcommittee updates were given.

• Approved December 2, 2025 agenda (5-0)
• Approved September 2, 2025 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Excused absent members Ellen Burgess, Shelby Bader, and Danielle Smith (5-0)
• Set 2026 Parks and Recreation meeting schedule (11 meetings, Jan-Dec)
• Noted Trail of Terror net revenue of $15,133.96 from 651 guests
• Noted Thomas A. Smith Memorial Foundation will no longer run Teen Canteen
• Noted Natalie Miller added to Farmer's Market Subcommittee
• Noted unofficial Farmers Market in Goggins Hall was a success

Flushing Planning Commission

The December 1, 2025 meeting of the Flushing Planning Commission has been canceled due to no agenda items. The meeting was scheduled to include standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, public hearing, and new/old business, but none will occur.

Flushing City Council 2025

The Flushing City Council will consider a general engineering contract from Rowe Professional Services and discuss applicants to fill a council vacancy created by Nicholas Reitano's resignation. The meeting also includes approval of October minutes, bills, and departmental reports, plus a public hearing and a request for a 5K run/walk event.

• Transmittal of Rowe Professional Services General Engineering Contract
• Recommendation for applicants to fill vacancy from resignation of Nicholas Reitano
• Approve request from Baumans Running and Walking Shop for Resolution 5K Run/Walk on Dec 27, 2025
• Receive and file Genesee County Roundabout Education Letter
• Request for consideration of FACC Letter to City 2026 Events

The Flushing City Council approved a general engineering contract with Rowe Professional Services and appointed Brooke Good to fill the council seat vacated by Nicholas Reitano, effective December 2025. The consent agenda, including October minutes, bills, and reports, was also approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved general contract with Rowe Engineering (6-0)
• Appointed Brooke Good to fill council vacancy left by Nicholas Reitano (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including October minutes, bills, and reports (6-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to discuss old business including a recap of Twilight Tuesday and the Trail of Terror, and new business such as Teen Canteen, help for Movies in the Park, and Frozen in Flushing. The committee will also receive updates on various parks and trails from subcommittees.

• Discuss Twilight Tuesday recap and plans moving forward
• New business: Teen Canteen
• New business: Frozen in Flushing event planning
• New business: Small Business Saturday and Unofficial Farmer's Market in Goggins Hall
• Sub-committee updates on Riverview Park, Bonnie View/Mutton Parks, Waterworks Park, and others

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025, has been canceled because there are no agenda items to discuss. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment, with no substantive business listed.

• Meeting canceled due to lack of agenda items
• Public comment period limited to 5 minutes per person
• Meeting to be hosted on Zoom for viewing only

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for October 30, 2025 has been cancelled. The agenda lists only procedural items and two variance applications (413 E. Main Street and 1464 Flushing Road) that were not acted upon.

• Meeting cancelled; no votes or public hearings conducted
• Variance application for 413 E. Main Street listed but not heard
• Variance application for 1464 Flushing Road listed but not heard

Flushing City Council Special Meeting

The Flushing City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the process for filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Nicholas Reitano. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, invocation, pledge of allegiance, approval of the agenda, and public comment. The only substantive item is the discussion of the vacancy-filling process.

• Discussion of process to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Nicholas Reitano

The Flushing City Council held a special meeting on October 29, 2025, to address a council vacancy created by the resignation of Nicholas Reitano. The council voted unanimously to authorize the city clerk to publish and post notice of the vacancy for the at-large councilmember position, with a term expiring in November 2026. Applications and letters of interest are due by November 7, 2025.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Authorized city clerk to publish notice of council vacancy (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:28 p.m. (5-0)

Flushing City Council 2025

The Flushing City Council will hold a regular meeting with several public hearings and new business items. Key discussions include a library agreement with the Township of Flushing, a library lease with GDL, a boundary adjustment and easement update for Bueche's Plaza, and an alteration of MERS HCSP agreements. The council will also consider bids for the Sunnyside Water Tower demolition, bulletproof vests, a UV disinfection project contractor, a Pierson Road traffic study, a DPW salt barn site plan, and a storm sewer mapping update.

• Request to Consider Boundary Adjustment and Easement Update - Bueche's Plaza
• Request to Consider Library Agreement with Township of Flushing
• Request to Consider Library Lease and Service Agreement with GDL
• Request to Consider Sunnyside Water Tower Demolition
• Request to Consider Purchase of Bullet Proof Vests

The Flushing City Council approved a $1,993,066 contract with Reliance Building Company for a UV system upgrade at the wastewater treatment plant, funded partly by a federal grant. The council also approved a three-year lease with the Flushing Area Senior Center, a joint library operating agreement with Flushing Township, and a lease with the Genesee District Library. All votes were 4-0 with three members absent.

• Approved $1,993,066 UV disinfection project award to Reliance Building Company (4-0)
• Approved three-year lease agreement with Flushing Area Senior Center for facilities at 120 N. Maple St., 106 Elm St., and the Annex Building (4-0)
• Approved joint library operating agreement between City of Flushing and Charter Township of Flushing (4-0)
• Approved lease and service agreement with Genesee District Library for facility at 220 Boman Street (4-0)
• Approved $113,400 revised alternate bid for demolition of Sunnyside Drive water tower (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 18 bulletproof vests from CMP Distributors for $21,107.88, with $5,000 grant reducing city cost to $16,107.88 (4-0)
• Approved $14,000 traffic and pedestrian crossing study for Pierson Road with Wade Trim (4-0)
• Approved $15,300 site plan for new DPW salt barn at 1510 E. Pierson Road (4-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss old business including a recap of Twilight Tuesday and plans moving forward, recruiting new board members and volunteers, and help needed for the Trail of Terror event. New business includes a volunteer meeting for Trail of Terror on October 8th. The committee will also receive updates on various parks, trails, and projects.

• Discuss Twilight Tuesday recap and plans moving forward
• Recruiting new board members and volunteers for events
• Help needed for Trail of Terror setup on Friday, event Saturday, cleanup Sunday
• Update from 5K subcommittee on working towards next year
• Trail of Terror volunteer meeting October 8th at 6:00 PM at 1569 Flushing Rd

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025, has been cancelled because there are no agenda items to discuss. The agenda lists only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment, but no substantive business. Residents are directed to contact the City Clerk for more information.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Public comment period limited to 5 minutes per person (if meeting had occurred)
• Meeting to be held via Zoom for viewing only (if meeting had occurred)

Flushing City Council 2025

The Flushing City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment periods, a consent agenda, and several new business items. Key decisions include a Planning Commission recommendation on 606 McKinley Rd., a contractor agreement for DPW office renovations, and a traffic control order. The council may also enter closed session for a personnel evaluation.

• Transmittal of Planning Commission recommendation re 606 McKinley Rd.
• Request for consideration of a General Contractor Agreement for DPW Office Renovations
• Consider request to adopt Traffic Control Order #66
• Request for authorization to rent a rear-load garbage truck for leaf collection
• Consider request for purchase of Ignition SCADA software

The Flushing City Council approved the consent agenda, including several routine items and special event requests, and passed Traffic Control Order #66 requiring motorists to yield to pedestrians at crosswalks with flashing yellow warning signs. The council also authorized hiring a general contractor for DPW office renovations, renting a garbage truck for leaf collection, purchasing SCADA software, entering a bio-solids market assessment agreement, and buying a backup EMS vehicle. A decision on the property at 606 McKinley Rd. was postponed until early 2026.

• Approved the September 8, 2025 agenda as presented (6-0).
• Approved the consent agenda with amendments, including the Homecoming Parade and bandshell rental requests (6-0).
• Postponed any decision on the Planning Commission recommendation for 606 McKinley Rd. until January or February 2026 (6-0).
• Authorized hiring Darrin Lum as general contractor for DPW office renovations (6-0).
• Approved Traffic Control Order #66 requiring motorists to yield to pedestrians at designated crosswalks (6-0).
• Approved renting a rear-load garbage truck from Premier Truck Rental for leaf collection, not to exceed $25,000 (6-0).
• Approved purchase of Ignition SCADA software from Inductive Automation for $29,964, funded by an EGLE grant (6-0).
• Approved a professional services agreement with Material Matters for a bio-solids market assessment, not to exceed $53,000 (6-0).

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss the rezoning of city-owned property. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August 4, 2025, and general updates from the Zoning Board of Appeals and City Council.

• Public hearing and discussion on rezoning of city-owned property
• Approval of minutes from August 4, 2025
• Communications on land use, planning, and zoning classes
• General discussion on Zoning Board of Appeals and City Council updates

The Flushing Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that City Council follow Rowe Planning's Option 4 for rezoning two city-owned parcels at 606 N. McKinley Rd., with deed restrictions on both parcels. The commission also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from August 4, 2025, each by 4-0 votes. No public hearing or public comments were held.

• Recommended Option 4 rezoning for 606 N. McKinley Rd. parcels with deed restrictions (4-0)
• Approved September 2, 2025 agenda (4-0)
• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee will meet on September 2, 2025, to discuss old business including a recap of Twilight Tuesday, a 5K subcommittee update, and Farmers Market dates. New business includes volunteer meetings for the Trail of Terror event. The committee will also receive updates on various parks, trails, and the budget, and consider setting up a meeting with Shelly to discuss the Master Plan.

• Discuss Twilight Tuesday recap and plans moving forward
• Trail of Terror volunteer meetings scheduled for September 3 and September 8 at City Hall
• Update from 5K subcommittee on working towards next year
• Farmers Market dates into September and October
• Request to set up a meeting with Shelly to discuss the Master Plan

The Flushing Parks and Recreation Committee held a regular meeting, approving previous meeting minutes and discussing plans for future events including the Farmers Market and Trail of Terror. No major policy decisions or funding approvals were made.

• Approved excusing absences of Dolgan, Burgess, and Smith (5-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes from June 3, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Special Meeting Minutes from August 5, 2025 (5-0)

Flushing City Council 2025

The Flushing City Council will consider unfinished business on the level of rental inspections, a professional services agreement with an engineer for Bellewood Drive, and a purchase of a wood chipper. A presentation on the biosolids study conceptual design is scheduled. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss real property purchase and litigation strategy.

• Consider level of rental inspections City Council expects
• Request to consider a professional services agreement with an engineer for Bellewood Drive
• Request to consider purchase of a wood chipper
• Presentation of biosolids study conceptual design (draft)
• Closed session for real property purchase (MCL 15.268(d)) and litigation strategy (MCL 15.268(e))

The council unanimously approved a $16,500 contract with Wade Trim for engineering of Bellewood Drive to prepare for Category B funding. They also approved a $47,154 wood chipper purchase and directed administration to consolidate easements on Riverview Trail with Laurencelle Properties Inc. A discussion on rental inspections resulted in a plan to move forward with a simple inspection model, splitting about 900 rentals into 225 inspections per year over four years.

• Approved $16,500 engineering contract with Wade Trim for Bellewood Drive (7-0)
• Approved $47,154 purchase of Brush Bandit 250XP wood chipper (7-0)
• Directed administration to consolidate easements on Riverview Trail with Laurencelle Properties Inc. (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, reports, and park use requests (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Discussed rental inspection ordinance; plan to adopt simple model with 225 inspections/year (7-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee Special Meeting

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss unfinished business including a superhero-themed Twilight Tuesday with a pop-up farmers market, recruiting new board members, and an update on the 5K subcommittee. New business includes a request to extend farmers market dates into September and October, and planning for the Trail of Terror event. The committee will also receive reports on various parks and projects.

• Request to extend farmers market dates into September and October
• Discuss upcoming Twilight Tuesday superhero-themed event with pop-up farmers market on Main
• Trail of Terror subcommittee meeting scheduled for August 14 at 1569 Flushing Road
• Recruiting new board members and volunteers for new events
• Update from 5K subcommittee

The Flushing Parks and Recreation Committee voted unanimously to extend the farmers market through the end of October, with a letter to be sent to the City Manager for City Council approval. The committee also approved a motion to request up to $500 for advertising, contingent on council approval of the extension. Additionally, the committee discussed upcoming events including a superhero-themed Twilight Tuesday and a drop-in softball day.

• Approved motion to extend the Farmers Market through the end of October (6-0).
• Approved motion to request up to $500 for Farmers Market advertising (5-1, Maxwell opposed).
• Approved motion to amend the advertising request to be contingent on council approval of the extension (6-0).
• Discussed upcoming Twilight Tuesday event on August 12, 2025, with a superhero theme and pop-up farmers market.
• Discussed Softball Day event on August 22, 2025, at Eastview, now drop-in format.
• Noted that 4-6 pickleball courts will be added at McKinley and Carpenter as part of the school build-out.
• Discussed setting up a slip-and-slide on the sledding hill during summer months.
• Adjourned at 7:58 p.m. (6-0).

Flushing Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Flushing Planning Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss rezoning of city-owned property and the AT&T tower at 530 Sunnyside Dr. A public hearing and public comment period are scheduled. The meeting is accessible via Zoom for viewing only.

• Discussion of rezoning city-owned property
• Discussion regarding AT&T tower at 530 Sunnyside Dr.
• Request for an additional drive at 1455 E. Pierson Road
• Public hearing and public comment period

The Flushing Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan for Core Freedom/Vet Access at 1455 E. Pierson Road, including paving a portion of the front yard for parking and reactivating two existing curb cuts as one-way entrance and exit. The commission also directed the city manager to request Rowe Engineering attend the next meeting to discuss rezoning city-owned property, and acknowledged receiving information about the AT&T Tower at 530 Sunnyside Dr. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 7, 2025 (7-0)
• Directed city manager to request Rowe Engineering attend next meeting to discuss rezoning city-owned property (7-0)
• Acknowledged receipt of information regarding AT&T Tower at 530 Sunnyside Dr. (7-0)
• Approved site plan for Core Freedom/Vet Access at 1455 E. Pierson Road, including parking and curb cuts (7-0)

Flushing City Council 2025

The Flushing City Council will consider a resolution authorizing bond issuance, discuss the location of a Flight 93 memorial stone, and vote on several purchases including electric drip traps, pumps, and wastewater animation. The consent agenda includes approval of June minutes, bills, and reports, as well as requests for park and band shell use. A closed session is planned to discuss real property purchase or lease.

• Resolution authorizing bond issuance
• Promotion of Michael Good to Sergeant
• Request to purchase two Gorman-Rupp pumps from DuBois-Cooper
• Bid award for fire department turnout gear
• Closed session to discuss real property purchase or lease

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing up to $4 million in general obligation limited tax bonds to finance the design, acquisition, and renovation of a Department of Public Works building. The council also approved numerous purchases and contracts, including $15,325 for fire turnout gear, $19,075 for a DPW pole camera, and $8,609 for a cloud-based phone system. A request to commission a wastewater treatment plant explainer animation for up to $5,500 passed 4-1. The council entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition and later voted to temporarily suspend the purchase policy for DPW infrastructure improvements until November 10, 2025.

• Approved resolution authorizing up to $4M in bonds for DPW building improvements (5-0)
• Approved $15,325 for five sets of fire turnout gear and two helmets (5-0)
• Approved $19,075 for a DPW pole camera through MiDEAL cooperative (5-0)
• Approved $8,609 for cloud-based phone system contract with ITI (5-0)
• Approved $6,636 for one electric drip trap from GPE Controls (5-0)
• Approved $8,040 for two Gorman-Rupp pumps from DuBois-Cooper (5-0)
• Approved wastewater explainer animation up to $5,500 (4-1, Johnson opposed)
• Approved $40,092 for boring and conduit installation at WWTP, funded by EGLE grant (5-0)

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 7, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment, with no substantive business to discuss.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person
• Meetings hosted on Zoom for viewing only

Flushing City Council 2025

The Flushing City Council will hold a regular meeting on June 9, 2025. Key new business items include a lease renewal with Bella Birches, an application for Category B funding to pave Bellewood Drive, and 2024/2025 fiscal year budget adjustments. The consent agenda includes approval of May 2025 minutes, bills, and several departmental reports, as well as requests from Riverbend Striders and Cast Iron Cruisers for use of city streets and parks.

• Request for consideration of a lease renewal with Bella Birches
• Request for consideration of application for Category B funding to pave Bellewood Drive
• Consider 2024/2025 FY budget adjustments
• Request for consideration of solar powered push button rapid flashing beacons
• Approve requests from Riverbend Striders for use of city streets for road races (three items) and from Cast Iron Cruisers for use of Riverview Park for a car show

The Flushing City Council approved several items including a lease renewal with Bella Birches Catering, a resolution to apply for Category B funding to pave Bellewood Drive, and budget amendments for FY 2024/2025. The council also accepted a low bid for solar-powered rapid flashing beacons and approved the consent agenda which included various reports and event requests.

• Approved lease renewal with Bella Birches Catering for 602 N. McKinley Road through June 30, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for MDOT Category B funding for Bellewood Drive rehabilitation, committing $189,300 in local match (7-0)
• Approved FY 2024/2025 budget amendments (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Accepted low bid of $34,764.80 from Zoodio Traffic Solutions for solar-powered rapid flashing beacons (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, monthly reports, and event requests from Riverbend Striders and Cast Iron Cruisers (7-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving the agenda and minutes, and hearing public comments. Under unfinished business, they will discuss Twilight Tuesdays, the basketball court at Mutton Park, and an update from the 5K subcommittee. New business includes recruiting board members and volunteers, and planning the Summerfest Parade. The committee is a recommending body to City Council.

• Discuss Twilight Tuesdays, including labeled shirts and payments for sweatshirts
• Discuss basketball court at Mutton Park and what is needed to update it
• Recruit new board members and volunteers for subcommittees
• Plan Summerfest Parade flyers and float for June 18 at 7 PM
• Receive updates from subcommittees for various parks and trails

The Flushing Parks and Recreation Committee voted 5-0 to cancel the June 10 Twilight Tuesday event due to timing and lack of helpers, and to spend $159 on flyers to recruit new board members and volunteers. The committee also approved the June 3 agenda and the May 6 minutes as presented, and amended the April 1 minutes to note they were completed during the May 6 meeting. A grant for updating the basketball court at Mutton Park was denied, with another grant pending.

• Approved June 3 agenda (5-0)
• Approved May 6 minutes as presented (5-0)
• Amended April 1 minutes to reflect completion at May 6 meeting (5-0)
• Canceled June 10 Twilight Tuesday due to timing and lack of helpers
• Approved $159 for volunteer recruitment flyers (5-0)
• Basketball court grant denied; awaiting another grant decision

Flushing Planning Commission

The meeting has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. No decisions or discussions will occur.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items

Flushing City Council Special Meeting

The Flushing City Council is holding a special meeting that is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a request to enter a closed session to discuss the purchase or lease of real property. The meeting also includes public comment, but no decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session under MCL 15.268(d) to consider purchase or lease of real property
• Public comment period with 5-minute limit per speaker

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution to issue up to $14 million in municipal securities to finance capital improvements, including a new DPW building, sanitary sewer system upgrades, and a fire truck. The council also authorized publishing a notice of intent and directed the city manager to proceed with property purchase steps discussed in closed session.

• Approved resolution to issue up to $14M in limited-tax general obligation bonds for capital improvements (7-0)
• Authorized publication of Notice of Intent to Issue Municipal Securities (7-0)
• Employed Dickinson Wright PLLC as bond counsel (7-0)
• Directed city manager to take next steps to conclude property purchase discussed in closed session (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)

Flushing City Council 2025

The Flushing City Council is meeting to hold a public hearing on the budget, consider the 2025-2026 budget resolution, and set water and sewer rates for the fiscal year. They will also consider several other items including a lease agreement with the Flushing Senior Center, a school resource officer memorandum, and an engineering contract with Dixon. The agenda includes consent items such as approving minutes, bills, and various departmental reports.

• Public hearing on the budget
• 2025-2026 Budget Resolution
• Sewer Rate Resolution FY 2025-2026
• Water Rate Resolution FY 2025-2026
• Lease agreement with Flushing Senior Center

The council unanimously adopted the FY 2025-2026 budget, including a 12.1831-mill levy (with 2.0000 mills for capital improvements), a $300 annual garbage fee per single residential unit, and a 2.25-mill assessment for emergency medical services. It also approved new sewer and water rates, a schedule of city fees, a lease with the Flushing Senior Center, expansion of the SRO program to three officers, and hiring of a general contractor for library renovation. One councilmember abstained on the budget vote.

• Adopted FY 2025-2026 budget with 12.1831-mill levy and $300 garbage fee (6-0-1, Smith abstained)
• Approved sewer rates: $184.05/year for city/township, $6.31 per 1,000 gallons (7-0)
• Approved water rates: $79.28 ready-to-use for 0.75" meter, $10.09 per 1,000 gallons (7-0)
• Approved schedule of city fees including cemetery, permits, and police fees (7-0)
• Approved month-to-month lease agreement with Flushing Senior Center (7-0)
• Authorized expansion of SRO program to three officers and hiring of two full-time officers (7-0)
• Approved hiring Darrin Lum as general contractor for Genesee District Library renovation (7-0)
• Approved $16,500 engineering contract with Dixon Engineering, Inc. (7-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to discuss old business including twilight Tuesdays, an Arbor Day report, basketball court updates at Mutton Park, a 5K subcommittee update, and volunteer needs for the Farmer's Market. New business includes recruiting board members and volunteers. Sub-committee reports will cover multiple parks and trails.

• Discuss basketball court updates at Mutton Park
• Arbor Day report: about 6 trees left, care sign well received
• Recruiting new board members and volunteers for subcommittees
• Update on twilight Tuesdays and who can help
• Farmer's Market volunteer scheduling: need one person per week besides Janna

The Flushing Parks and Recreation Committee met and discussed upcoming events, including Movies in the Park and Twilight Tuesdays, and noted the success of Arbor Day. They discussed the need for volunteers for the Farmers Market and new board members. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Scheduled Twilight Tuesdays: June 10 (Cars), July 8 (Christmas in July), August 12
• Scheduled Movies in the Park: June 28, July 12 or 19, August 1 or 2, August 16; movies: Kung Fu Panda, Wicked, Moana 2
• Noted Arbor Day event went well, about 6 trees left
• Discussed updating basketball court at Mutton Park
• Set 5K subcommittee update for December 13, 2025
• Requested volunteers for Farmers Market and new board members

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 5, 2025, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Flushing City Council Workshop

The Flushing City Council is meeting for a budget workshop to review the proposed 2025/2026 budget. The agenda includes a budget message from the City Manager, a water and sewer fee analysis, a budget summary from the Treasurer, and detailed revenue and expense reports from department heads. No final decisions are being made at this workshop; it is a discussion session.

• Budget Message - FY 2025/2026 from City Manager
• Water and Sewer Fee Analysis - FY 2025/2026 from City Manager
• 2025/2026 Budget Summary from Treasurer
• Revenue and expense details from Police, Fire/EMS, DPW, and Wastewater departments
• CIP (Capital Improvement Plan) Worksheet

The Flushing City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed 2025/2026 budget. Department heads presented projected projects, costs, and potential funding sources. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was informational and procedural.

• Adjourned budget workshop at 8:21 p.m. (6-0)

Flushing City Council

The Flushing City Council will vote on several event-related requests, including street closures for a car show and cruise nights, and park use for a missionary run. They will also consider a contract with MDOT and a closed session to discuss real property purchase or lease. The agenda includes routine consent items like minutes and reports.

• Approve street closure of Cherry Street from Henry to Elm for St. Robert Bellarmine Church car show on June 6, 2025
• Approve Concord 200, Inc. request for street closures and parking lot use for 2025 Flushing Cruise Night Series and Back to the Bricks Warm-up Party
• Approve Riverdale Baptist Church use of Riverview Park for Missionary Mile Run/Walk on June 14, 2025
• Transmittal of resolution approving contract with MDOT for SSSG
• Closed session to consider purchase or lease of real property under MCL 15.268(d)

The Flushing City Council approved a $44,356 contract with MDOT for crosswalk and flashing beacon installations at several intersections, and approved multiple event permits including the Flushing Cruise Night series, a church car show, and a park run. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The council also entered a closed session to discuss real property purchase or lease.

• Approved MDOT contract for crosswalk and flashing beacon installation, $44,356 (7-0)
• Approved Concord 200, Inc. street closures for 2025 Cruise Night series and Back to the Bricks Warm-up Party (7-0)
• Approved St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church street closure for car show on June 6, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Parks and Recreation slate of events contingent on policy adherence (7-0)
• Approved Flushing High School donations in right-of-way for Senior Celebrations Sept 26-27, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Riverdale Baptist Church use of Riverview Park for Missionary Mile Run/Walk on June 14, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and reports (7-0)
• Entered closed session to consider real property purchase or lease (7-0)

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings. The main business is a site plan review for 211 E. River Rd. and discussion of the FY 2025-2026 capital budgets and plan.

• Site Plan Review Application for 211 E. River Rd.
• Conveyance of FY 2025-2026 Capital Budgets & Plan
• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2025
• Public comment period (5-minute limit per speaker)

The Flushing Planning Commission approved a site plan for a driveway modification at 211 East River Road and recommended the Capital Improvement Plan to City Council. Both items passed 6-0. No public hearings were held.

• Approved Option B of the site plan review for a driveway modification at 211 East River Road (6-0).
• Recommended the FY 2025-2026 Capital Improvement Plan to City Council (6-0).

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business, including the Trail of Terror subcommittee, budget, and various park updates. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being reports and discussions rather than final decisions.

• Discuss Trail of Terror Sub Committee Meeting and next meeting date (April 15 at Trail Pavilion)
• Farmers Market Public Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 8th
• Budget discussion (old business)
• 2025 Movies in the Park update
• Master Plan update

The Flushing Parks and Recreation Committee approved the April 1 agenda and March 4 minutes unanimously. They added Lynn Street and Pavilion to the agenda via motion. Old business included ordering shirts, planning a Farmers Market meeting, and discussing the 5K and budget. New business covered the Trail of Terror sub-committee and a Pumpkin Regatta event concept.

• Approved April 1, 2025 agenda (5-0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Added Lynn Street and Pavilion to agenda (5-0)

Flushing City Council 2025

The Flushing City Council will hold a closed session to discuss strategy for AFSCME collective bargaining and pending litigation (Schreib v. City of Flushing). The consent agenda includes approval of February 2025 minutes, bills, and departmental reports, plus special event requests. The meeting also covers notifications of Tree City USA designation and an MDHSS event in Riverview Park.

• Closed session for AFSCME collective bargaining negotiations
• Closed session for litigation strategy in Schreib v. City of Flushing
• Approve Flushing Band and Orchestra Boosters street donations May 17-18, 2024
• Approve Fire Department Easter Egg Hunt at Riverview Park on April 19, 2025
• Request for WWTP truck replacement bid/purchase

The Flushing City Council approved a $498,855 task order with GRP/Wegman for design engineering and construction oversight of the next phase of improvements at the wastewater treatment plant, allocated over two fiscal years. The council also approved a $65,379 truck and plow purchase for the plant, a wage opener tentative agreement with AFSCME, and an insurance settlement in pending litigation. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved $498,855 MSA Task Order #1 with GRP/Wegman for wastewater treatment plant design and oversight (7-0)
• Approved $65,379 purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and plow/strobe lighting for WWTP (7-0)
• Approved Wage Opener Tentative Agreement with AFSCME effective 7/1/2025 (7-0)
• Approved insurance settlement in Nathan Schreib vs. City of Flushing litigation (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including February 2025 minutes, bills, and reports (7-0)
• Approved Flushing Cancer Walk contingent on meeting with city departments (7-0)
• Approved proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 13-19, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved Flushing Band and Orchestra Boosters street donation event and Fire Department Easter Egg Hunt (7-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to finalize by-law changes, event dates for 2025, and a budget due March 31. They will also elect officers (President, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary) and discuss sub-committee reports on parks, trails, and events. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person.

• Finalize by-law changes/revisions
• Finalize 2025 event dates to submit to Council
• Trail of Terror set for Saturday, October 18, 6-10 pm at Riverview Trail
• Farmers Market every Saturday May 31-November 1, 9-2 at Riverview on the Cement Slab
• Budget due to Shelly by March 31

The Flushing Parks and Recreation Committee unanimously approved bylaw revisions and elected Beth Roman as President, Danielle Smith as Secretary, and Caron Sullivan as Vice Secretary. The committee also reviewed a successful February event with 400+ attendees and $1,047 profit, and set dates for upcoming events including Arbor Day and the Trail of Terror.

• Approved finalized by-law changes (5-0)
• Elected Beth Roman as President (5-0)
• Elected Janna Simmons as Vice Chairperson (5-0)
• Elected Danielle Smith as Secretary (5-0)
• Elected Caron Sullivan as Vice Secretary (5-0)
• Approved March 4, 2025 agenda as presented (5-0)

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider special land use requests for a barber shop and a gun smith at 514 Cherrywood. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and general discussion on zoning and city council updates.

• Special Use Public Hearing - 514 Cherrywood - Barber Shop
• Special Use Public Hearing - 514 Cherrywood - Gun Smith
• Special Land Use Request Barber Shop - 514 Cherrywood
• Special Land Use Request Gun Smith - 514 Cherrywood
• Site Plan Review for Barber Shop and Gun Smith

The Flushing Planning Commission approved two special land use requests and a site plan for a barber shop and a gun smith at 514 Cherrywood, both by 6-0 votes. Public hearings were held, with some residents in support and others opposed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved special land use request for barber shop at 514 Cherrywood (6-0)
• Approved special land use request for gun smith at 514 Cherrywood (6-0)
• Approved site plan for barber shop and gun smith at 514 Cherrywood (6-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee Special Meeting

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee is holding a special meeting that is primarily a subcommittee meeting for the Trail of Terror event. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, pledge, agenda approval, public comment, new business (the subcommittee meeting), committee comments, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond the subcommittee discussion.

• Trail of Terror Sub Committee Meeting as the sole new business item
• Public comment period for residents to raise concerns (5-minute limit)
• Committee comments and other business item

Flushing City Council 2025

The Flushing City Council will hold a regular meeting with several consent agenda items and public hearings. Key discussions include the relocation of the district court, approval of budget amendments for FY2024-2025, and consideration of water line replacement, a bio-solids study, and level sensors purchase. The council will also consider requests for special events, including the Flushing Lions Club donation drive, Art in the Park, and the Cruise Night series.

• Discussion of District Court Relocation
• Resolution Amending the FY2024-2025 Budget
• Consideration of 2025 Water Line Replacement
• Consideration of Bio-Solids Study
• Approve Flushing Lions Club request for charitable donations in street right-of-way on Sept 5-6, 2025

The Flushing City Council approved several items including the 2025 Festival Event Schedule with a beer tent open Thursday through Saturday 5-10 p.m., a $17,500 water line replacement contract, and new federal poverty tax exemption guidelines for property tax relief. The council also postponed a decision on the 2025 Cruise Night Series until March 10, 2025, pending completion of the special event policy.

• Approved 2025 Festival Event Schedule with beer tent hours 5-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday (7-0)
• Approved $17,500 water line replacement contract to Donaldson & Sons/Staley’s Plumbing and Heating (7-0)
• Approved federal poverty tax exemption guidelines for property tax relief (7-0)
• Approved MERS Defined Contribution Agreement for paramedics (7-0)
• Approved MERS Health Care Savings Plan Agreement for paramedics (7-0)
• Approved FY2024-2025 budget amendments (7-0)
• Approved Arbor Day proclamation for April 25, 2025 (7-0)
• Postponed 2025 Cruise Night Series request until March 10, 2025 (7-0)

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee will discuss the February event schedule and finalize 2025 event dates to submit to City Council. Members will also elect a Vice-Chairperson, a Secretary, and Vice Secretary positions. Additionally, various sub-committees will provide updates on local parks and specific programs.

• Finalize 2025 event dates including Arbor Day (April 25), Twilight Tuesdays (June 10, July 8, August 12), Softball Event (August 23), and Trail of Terror (October 18)
• Election of Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, and Vice Secretary positions
• Sub-committee updates for Riverview Park, Bonnie View/Mutton Parks, Waterworks Park, Eastview Veteran's Memorial Park, River Road Park, and Cornwell Park
• Discussion of Budget, Master Plan, 5K, Farmers Market, and Pickleball

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on February 3, 2025. The agenda includes election of officers (Chair, Vice Chairman, Secretary, Ex Officio to Zoning Board of Appeals), reaffirmation of 2022 bylaws, and an update on the AT&T site plan. No public hearings or major decisions are scheduled.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Ex Officio to Zoning Board of Appeals
• Reaffirm 2022 Planning Commission By-Laws and Guidelines
• Update on AT&T Site Plan

The Flushing Planning Commission unanimously elected Kraig Kuehnemund as Chair, Jonathan Smith as Vice Chair, and Troy Neva as Secretary, and also approved an amendment to the 2022 by-laws allowing officer elections to be held up to the regular March meeting each year. The meeting included no public comments and no new or old business.

• Elected Kraig Kuehnemund as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Jonathan Smith as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Elected Troy Neva as Secretary (6-0)
• Appointed Troy Neva as the Planning Commission representative to the Zoning Board of Appeals (6-0)
• Approved the February 3, 2025 agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved the October 28, 2024 minutes as presented (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Amended and approved Article 6 Section 1 of the 2022 by-laws to allow officer elections up to the regular March meeting each year (6-0)

Flushing City Council 2025

The Flushing City Council will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Chapter 90 of the city code regarding civil infractions, and will consider several items including a zoning ordinance amendment, an agreement with AT&T for the 530 Sunnyside Water Tower, and the reaffirmation of the sale of 1569 Flushing Road. The consent agenda includes approval of December 2024 minutes, bills, and various departmental reports.

• Public hearing on amending Sec. 90.60 to make violations a municipal civil infraction punishable by up to 93 days or $500
• Request for consideration of reaffirmation of sale of 1569 Flushing Road
• Request for consideration of agreement with AT&T regarding 530 Sunnyside Water Tower
• Request for consideration of amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 153
• Request for consideration of recommendation for managed IT services

Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee

The Flushing City Parks and Recreation Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including confirming 2025 Twilight Tuesday dates and themes, planning a February event, and reviewing by-law changes. The committee will also receive updates on various parks and trails, and discuss the 2025 budget and master plan. Public comment is limited to five minutes per person.

• Confirm 2025 Twilight Tuesday dates and themes
• Discuss February event
• Discuss by-law changes/revisions
• Events for 2025
• Farmers Market

The Flushing Parks and Recreation Committee confirmed the 2025 Twilight Tuesday dates and themes: June 10 (Cars/Classic Cars), July 8 (Christmas in July), and August 12 (Super Heroes). The committee also discussed the February 16 Frozen in Flushing event, with Beth Roman to present final plans to the City Council on January 13. By-law changes were discussed, including revisions to Sections 4c-4e and 5c. No minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting were approved.

• Approved the January 7, 2025 agenda as presented (8-0).
• Confirmed 2025 Twilight Tuesday dates and themes: June 10 (Cars/Classic Cars), July 8 (Christmas in July), August 12 (Super Heroes).
• Discussed February 16 Frozen in Flushing event; Beth Roman will take final plans to City Council on January 13.
• Discussed by-law changes: Section 9a corrected to 'at least'; Sections 4c-4e to add 'next meeting with a quorum'; Section 5c to send approved minutes to Monica Zofchak.
• Set Arbor Day Tree Give Away for April 25, 2025.
• Appointed subcommittees: Trail of Terror (B. Roman chair, S. Bader, E. Dolgan, J. Simmons); Farmers Market (J. Simmons chair, E. Dolgan).
• No minutes from December 3, 2024 meeting to approve.
• Meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.

Flushing Planning Commission

The Flushing Planning Commission meeting scheduled for January 6, 2025, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.