Fraser public meetings in 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, has been cancelled due to lack of business.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for January 15, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Next meeting scheduled for January 15, 2026

City Council

The Fraser City Council will review the FY 2025‑2026 budget amendments and hear an audit presentation for FY 2024‑2025. New business includes appointments to the Board of Review, a proposal to abandon the Linden Pump Station, and ordinance amendments for gas‑station canopy lighting and senior‑housing carport lighting. The council will also consider a purchase of tasers for 39th District Court security and set dates for upcoming work sessions.

• FY 2025‑2026 Budget Amendments
• Linden Pump Station Abandonment Proposal from AEW
• Gas Station Canopy Lighting Ordinance Amendment
• Purchase and Installation of New Senior Housing Carport Lighting
• 39th District Court Security Upgrades – Taser Purchase

The council approved engineering services for the Linden Pump Station abandonment design with AEW for $39,000. It also approved contracts for Steffens Park redesign, senior housing carport lighting, and a taser purchase for court security. Two members were appointed to the Fraser Board of Review and the council schedule was adjusted for July 2026.

• Approved Linden Pump Station abandonment design services, $39,000 (6-0)
• Approved Steffens Park redesign contract (4-2)
• Approved gas station canopy lighting ordinance amendment (6-0)
• Approved senior housing carport lighting purchase, $24,450 (6-0)
• Approved 39th District Court taser purchase, $3,324.02 (6-0)
• Appointed Brian Krause to Board of Review (6-0)
• Appointed Zoe LaPlante to Board of Review (6-0)
• Approved council schedule change moving July 9 meeting to July 16 (6-0)

City Council

The Fraser City Council will approve a consent agenda that includes minutes, a street‑maintenance easement mowing agreement with Macomb County, and revenue reports. In new business, the council will discuss FY 2025‑2026 budget amendments, appoint two Board of Review members, consider a Linden Pump Station abandonment proposal, and review ordinance amendments for gas‑station canopy lighting, senior‑housing carport lighting, and a 39th District Court security taser purchase.

• FY 2025‑2026 Budget Amendments
• BOR appointments: Brian Krause and Zoe LaPlante
• Linden Pump Station Abandonment Proposal from AEW
• Gas Station Canopy Lighting Ordinance Amendment
• 39th District Court Security Upgrades – Taser Purchase

The Fraser City Council approved several contracts and appointments, including a $39,000 engineering design for the Linden Pump Station abandonment. It also approved the Steffens Park redesign contract, a gas‑station canopy lighting ordinance amendment, senior housing carport lighting, and a taser purchase for court security. The council set dates for upcoming work sessions and adjusted the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Approved engineering services for Linden Pump Station abandonment design, $39,000 (6-0)
• Approved Steffens Park design services contract (4-2)
• Approved Gas Station Canopy Lighting Ordinance amendment (6-0)
• Approved purchase and installation of senior housing carport lighting, $24,450 (6-0)
• Approved one‑time aid for Roseville court security taser purchase, $3,324.02 (6-0)
• Appointed Brian Krause to Board of Review, 2‑year term (6-0)
• Appointed Zoe LaPlante to Board of Review, 2‑year term (6-0)
• Approved 2026 Council schedule, moving July 9 meeting to July 16 (6-0)

Recreation Commission

The Fraser Recreation Commission meeting set for Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this time. Residents are advised to check the City of Fraser website for future meeting dates.

The commission approved the agenda for the December 4, 2025 meeting. It also approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 regular meeting. Finally, the commission approved the schedule for its 2026 meetings.

• Approved agenda for Dec 4, 2025 meeting
• Approved minutes of Oct 14, 2025 regular meeting
• Approved 2026 Recreation Commission meeting schedule

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for December 4, 2025, has been cancelled.

The Fraser Recreation Commission formally approved the meeting agenda for December 4, 2025. It also approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 regular meeting. Finally, the commission approved the schedule for its 2026 meetings.

• Approved agenda for December 4, 2025
• Approved minutes from October 14, 2025 regular meeting
• Approved 2026 Recreation Commission meeting schedule

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances concerning fences on residential corner lots. Commissioners will also continue discussion of the Zoning Ordinance (Articles III, IV, V, and VI) and adopt the calendar of meeting dates for 2026. The agenda includes routine reports and a liaison report from the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Public Hearing – Code of Ordinances Amendment – Corner Lot Fences on Residential Property
• Zoning Ordinance Discussion (Articles III, IV, V, VI)
• Adoption of 2026 Planning Commission meeting dates
• Monthly Report – November 2025
• Zoning Board of Appeals Member Liaison Report

The commission voted to recommend forwarding a code amendment that permits privacy fences and 4‑foot non‑sight‑obscuring fences on residential corner lots, with setbacks not extending beyond the front building line and located within 1.5 feet inside the side‑street lot line. The amendment also adds driveway corner‑clearance provisions. The commission approved the calendar of regularly scheduled meetings for 2026. All motions passed except one dissent on the fence amendment.

• Recommend forwarding corner‑lot fence ordinance amendment (passed, 6‑1)
• Approve 2026 meeting dates (passed, unanimous)
• Approve agenda (passed, unanimous)
• Approve minutes of November 5, 2025 meeting (passed, unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (passed, unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Code of Ordinances amendment concerning corner lot fences on residential property. The commission will also discuss the Zoning Ordinance (Articles III, IV, V, VI) and consider proposed meeting dates for 2026. No other decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Public Hearing – Code of Ordinances Amendment – Corner Lot Fences on Residential Property
• Proposal of 2026 Planning Commission meeting dates
• Zoning Ordinance Discussion (Articles III, IV, V, VI)
• Public Communication on Non‑Agenda Items
• Monthly Report – November 2025

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the November 5 minutes. It voted to forward a code amendment allowing privacy and 4‑foot non‑sight‑obscuring fences on residential corner lots, with added driveway clearance provisions. The commission also adopted the proposed 2026 meeting dates and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved November 5 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended ordinance amendment on corner‑lot fences (6-1)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to approve the 2026 meeting schedule and review reports from volunteer groups. The administration will provide updates on several community events and holiday activities.

• Approval of the 2026 Recreation Commission Meeting Schedule
• Reports from Fraser First Booster Club and Fraser Beautification Club
• Administration updates on DIA Mural, Bugs On Wheels, and Christmas In Fraser
• Updates on Holiday Luncheon (SAC) and Holiday Walk (Meadowbrook)

The Fraser Recreation Commission approved the meeting agenda for December 4, 2025. It also approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 regular meeting. The commission further approved the schedule for its 2026 meetings. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved meeting agenda (Dec 4, 2025)
• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved 2026 Recreation Commission meeting schedule

Recreation Commission

The Fraser Recreation Commission will approve the agenda and minutes from prior meetings and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule. It will hear volunteer group reports from the Fraser First Booster Club and Fraser Beautification Club, and an administration report covering the DIA mural, Bugs On Wheels, Christmas In Fraser, the Holiday Luncheon (SAC) and the Holiday Walk (Meadowbrook). No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of the 2026 Recreation Commission meeting schedule
• Volunteer reports from Fraser First Booster Club (parade participation, tree planting)
• Volunteer reports from Fraser Beautification Club (planting events)
• Administration report on DIA Mural and Bugs On Wheels event
• Administration report on Christmas In Fraser, Holiday Luncheon (SAC) and Holiday Walk (Meadowbrook)

The commission approved the meeting agenda for December 4, 2025. It also approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 regular meeting. Finally, the commission approved the schedule for its 2026 meetings.

• Agenda for Dec 4, 2025 approved
• Minutes from Oct 14, 2025 approved
• 2026 Recreation Commission meeting schedule approved

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to swear in Patrick O’Dell, George-Michael Higgins, and Crystal Fletcher. The council will also act to appoint a Mayor Pro-Tem.

• Swearing-in ceremony for Patrick O’Dell, George-Michael Higgins, and Crystal Fletcher
• Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They appointed Patrick O'Dell as Mayor Pro-Tem with all seven members voting aye. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Appointed Patrick O'Dell as Mayor Pro-Tem (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Fraser City Council special meeting will appoint a Mayor Pro-Tem. The agenda also includes standard items such as reports from city administration and the mayor, a citizen participation segment, and routine procedural steps.

• Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tem
• Report of City Administration
• Report of Mayor and City Council
• Citizen participation on agenda items

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously. Council members voted to appoint Patrick O'Dell as Mayor Pro-Tem. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 p.m. after a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Appointed Patrick O'Dell as Mayor Pro-Tem (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a car wash moratorium extension and an amendment to the Cross Connection Ordinance. The body is also scheduled to set its organizational meeting for November 17.

• Car Wash Moratorium Extension
• Cross Connection Ordinance Amendment
• Massage Parlor License Request
• Transfer of delinquent payments to winter tax bill
• Closed session for City Manager personnel evaluation

The council approved a 2.5% raise for City Manager Leven, effective 12 months after the previous increase. It also extended the car‑wash moratorium for 12 months and adopted a cross‑connection ordinance amendment. Several consent‑agenda items, including the October 9 minutes and a massage‑parlor license, were approved unanimously.

• Approved City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Oct 9 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Transfer of delinquent payments to winter tax bill (unanimous)
• Approved Massage Parlor license request (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Section 31 Cross‑Connection Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Car Wash Moratorium 12 months (5‑1)
• Approved setting Council Organizational Meeting for Nov 17 (unanimous)
• Approved periodic personnel evaluation of City Manager (unanimous)
• Approved 2.5% salary increase for City Manager Leven (unanimous)

City Council

The Fraser City Council meeting on November 13, 2025 will address several new‑business items, including a proposed amendment to the Cross Connection Ordinance. Councilmembers will also consider extending the existing car‑wash moratorium and will set the date for the council’s organizational meeting on November 17. Additional items include a proclamation honoring Councilmember Sherry Stein and a report from the Library Subcommittee.

• Cross Connection Ordinance amendment (new business)
• Extension of the car‑wash moratorium (new business)
• Proclamation of Appreciation for Councilmember Sherry Stein (new business)
• Set City Council Organizational Meeting for Monday, November 17 (new business)
• Library Subcommittee Report (returning business)

The council approved several routine items, including the October 9 meeting minutes and a transfer of delinquent payments to the winter tax bill. It also adopted a Cross Connection ordinance amendment, extended the car‑wash moratorium for twelve months, and set an organizational meeting for November 17. In closed session, council members voted to conduct a periodic personnel evaluation of the city manager and to give the manager a 2.5% salary increase.

• Approved City Council October 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of delinquent payments to winter tax bill (unanimous)
• Approved Massage Parlor license request (unanimous)
• Approved Cross Connection Ordinance amendment (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Car Wash moratorium for 12 months (5‑1)
• Approved City Council organizational meeting for Nov 17 (unanimous)
• Approved periodic personnel evaluation of City Manager (unanimous)
• Approved 2.5% raise for City Manager Leven (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, has been cancelled.

The commission met on November 12, 2025, and reviewed agenda items, volunteer reports, and administration updates. No motions were presented, voted on, or approved. The meeting concluded with adjournment.

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to decertify old employment lists and approve new lists for specific city roles. The body will decide on the status of candidates for public safety and fire emergency medical technician positions.

• Decertification of all employment lists prior to November 12, 2025
• Approval of PSO & FFEMT list dated October 25, 2025
• Approval of PSO Captain list

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, has been cancelled. Residents are directed to check the City of Fraser website for future meeting dates.

• Meeting cancelled
• Contact City Clerk for future dates

The Fraser Recreation Commission formally approved the agenda for the November 12, 2025 meeting. It also approved the minutes from the regular meeting held on October 14, 2025. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved agenda for November 12, 2025 meeting
• Approved minutes from October 14, 2025 regular meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Fraser Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on variance request ZBA 25-03 submitted by Hockeyland Properties, LLC. The request seeks relief from several parking‑lot standards at the 34400 Utica Road site, including striping, lighting, ingress/egress, curbing, and fence requirements. The Board will consider the variances under sections 32-94(2)e, (10), (15), (16) and (18) of the city ordinance.

• Variance to allow parking lot striping only when the lot is in use (Sec. 32-94(2)e).
• Variance to permit parking lot lighting only when the lot is in use (Sec. 32-94(10)).
• Variance to remove the requirement for a paved ingress and egress (Sec. 32-94(15)).
• Variance to waive the curbing requirement (Sec. 32-94(16)).
• Variance to allow a 4‑foot wood fence instead of a protective wall or greenbelt (Sec. 32-94(18)).

The board held a public hearing on ZBA 25-03 for 34400 Utica Road. A motion to deny the requested variances failed (3‑4). A motion to approve the variances passed (4‑3) with conditions requiring recording, a hold‑harmless agreement, and ongoing compliance.

• Approved agenda amendment moving item 10a to item 8 (7‑0)
• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Motion to deny variances failed (3‑4)
• Approved variances for sections 32‑94(2)e, (10), (15), (16), (18) with conditions (4‑3)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:11 pm (7‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Fraser Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Hockeyland Properties, LLC for the Big Boy Arena property at 34400 Utica Road. The request seeks to allow temporary striping and lighting, remove paved ingress/egress and curb requirements, and permit a 4-foot wood fence instead of a protective wall.

• Public Hearing: ZBA 25-03 (Utica Road and Woodlane Road)
• Variance: Allow temporary striping and lighting when lot is in use
• Variance: Remove requirement for paved ingress/egress and curbs
• Variance: Allow 4-foot wood fence instead of protective wall
• Approval of Minutes: October 2, 2025

The board approved five variances requested by Hockeyland Properties for the Utica Road site. The variances allow conditional parking lot striping, lighting, removal of paved ingress/egress and curbs, and a 4‑foot wood fence. The board also approved the meeting agenda and minutes, and adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.

• Agenda approved (7-0)
• Minutes approved (7-0)
• Deny variances motion failed (3-4)
• Variances approved (4-3)
• Adjournment approved (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance that set maximum illumination levels for gasoline self‑service and service station canopies. Commissioners will also discuss the ongoing rewrite of the zoning ordinance. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and reports.

• Public Hearing – Zoning Ordinance Amendments: Gas Station Canopy Lighting
• Unfinished Business – Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Presentation and Discussion
• Approval of Agenda – November 5, 2025
• Approval of Minutes – September 23, 2025
• Monthly Report – October 2025

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the September 3, 2025 minutes. It voted to forward a zoning ordinance amendment for gas‑station canopy lighting to the City Council. The commission also agreed to review specific zoning ordinance articles line by line and to send remaining concerns to the City Planner before adjournment.

• Approved agenda (6‑0) – Ayes: Barr, Czarnecki, Farina, Keil, Meyer, Warunek
• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (6‑0) – Ayes: Barr, Czarnecki, Farina, Keil, Meyer, Warunek
• Forwarded zoning ordinance revision 32‑86 on gas‑station canopy lighting to Council (6‑0) – Ayes: Barr, Czarnecki, Farina, Keil, Meyer, Warunek
• Agreed to review zoning ordinance Articles III, IV, V1, V, VIII, IX line by line; other concerns to be sent to City Planner (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m. (6‑0) – Ayes: Barr, Czarnecki, Farina, Keil, Meyer, Warunek

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding zoning ordinance amendments for gas station canopy lighting. The body will also continue discussions on a rewrite of the zoning ordinance.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Gas Station Canopy Lighting
• Presentation and discussion regarding the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite

The Fraser Planning Commission approved its agenda and the September 3, 2025 minutes. It voted to forward a zoning ordinance amendment that sets a maximum illumination level of 20 candles for gas station canopies to the City Council. The commission also agreed to review the zoning ordinance article by article and to send any concerns to the City Planner. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Forwarded gas station canopy lighting amendment to Council (6-0)
• Agreed to review zoning ordinance articles line by line, sending concerns to City Planner
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m. (6-0)

City Council

The Fraser City Council meeting will follow its usual procedural items, including call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, agenda approval, and a consent agenda. In closed session, council will discuss strategy with legal counsel on a collective bargaining agreement. New business items include consideration of engineering services for a 2026 sanitary sewer CIPP lining program, a grant application assistance for the Mulvey Pathway Transportation Alternative Program, an engineering proposal to update the Stormwater Asset Management Plan, and a contract extension agreement with SERESA.

• Engineering Services for 2026 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining Program
• Mulvey Pathway Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Grant Application Assistance
• Engineering Proposal to Update the Stormwater Asset Management Plan
• SERESA Contract Extension Agreement
• Closed session strategy discussion with legal counsel on collective bargaining negotiations

The council unanimously approved a SERESA Contract Extension Agreement for $440,374. It also approved engineering services contracts with AEW for the 2026 sanitary sewer CIPP lining program ($7,500), Mulvey Pathway TAP grant assistance ($7,500), and the stormwater asset management plan update ($20,000). Additionally, a budget amendment of $374 was approved to account #101-325-801.000. The council also ratified the contract with Teamsters Local #214.

• Approved SERESA Contract Extension Agreement ($440,374) (6-0)
• Approved engineering services for 2026 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining Program with AEW ($7,500) (6-0)
• Approved engineering services for Mulvey Pathway TAP Grant Application Assistance with AEW ($7,500) (6-0)
• Approved engineering services for Stormwater Asset Management Plan update with AEW ($20,000) (6-0)
• Approved budget amendment to account #101-325-801.000 ($374) (6-0)
• Ratified contract with Teamsters Local #214 (6-0)
• Approved October 9, 2025 agenda (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider engineering services for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining Program and an update to the Stormwater Asset Management Plan. The body will also discuss a grant application for the Mulvey Pathway and a contract extension for SERESA.

• Engineering Services for 2026 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining Program
• Mulvey Pathway Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Grant Application Assistance
• Engineering Proposal to Update the Stormwater Asset Management Plan
• SERESA Contract Extension Agreement
• Library Subcommittee Report

The Fraser City Council approved multiple engineering service contracts for sewer, stormwater and grant assistance, each costing between $7,500 and $20,000. It also ratified the Teamsters Local #214 contract and extended the SERESA agreement for $440,374. A small budget amendment of $374 was approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved October 9 agenda (6-0)
• Ratified contract with Teamsters Local #214 (6-0)
• Approved engineering services for 2026 Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining Program – $7,500 (6-0)
• Approved engineering services for Mulvey Pathway TAP Grant Application Assistance – $7,500 (6-0)
• Approved engineering services for Stormwater Asset Management Plan update – $20,000 (6-0)
• Approved SERESA Contract Extension Agreement – $440,374.00 (6-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment to account #101-325-801.000 – $374.00 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review reports from volunteer groups and city administration. The discussion will cover various community events and operational updates.

• Reports from Fraser First Booster Club and Fraser Beautification Club
• Administration reports on Vendor Markets, Fire Open House, and Parade
• Discussion on Bugs On Wheels, Dames At Sea, and Halloween Party

The commission voted to approve the October 14 agenda with a 4‑0 vote. They also approved the minutes from the September 2 meeting by the same unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:26 p.m. with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved September 2 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Recreation Commission

The Fraser Recreation Commission meeting originally set for Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. has been postponed to Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Residents are asked to monitor the City of Fraser website for updated meeting dates and times. Questions can be directed to the City Clerk at (586) 293‑3100 ext. 106 or [email protected].

The Fraser Recreation Commission approved its October 14 agenda by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the minutes from the September 2 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved September 2 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Recreation Commission

The Fraser Recreation Commission will approve the agenda and September 2 minutes, then hear reports from volunteer groups (Fraser First Booster Club and Fraser Beautification Club). The administration report will cover items such as vendor markets, the fire open house, the parade, Bugs On Wheels, bus drivers, Dames At Sea, and the Halloween Party. The commission will also receive citizen participation input and member reports before adjourning.

• Volunteer Group Report – Fraser First Booster Club
• Volunteer Group Report – Fraser Beautification Club
• Administration Report – Vendor Markets
• Administration Report – Fire Open House
• Administration Report – Parade

The Recreation Commission voted to approve the October 14 agenda. It also approved the minutes from the September 2 meeting. The commission then adjourned the meeting at 7:26 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous AYES: Koch, Rastelli, Hunt, Pieprzyk)
• Approved September 2 minutes (unanimous AYES: Koch, Rastelli, Hunt, Pieprzyk)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous AYES: Koch, Rastelli, Hunt, Pieprzyk)

Recreation Commission

The Fraser Recreation Commission meeting originally scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. has been postponed to Tuesday, October 14, 2025. No agenda items were provided in the notice. Residents are instructed to check the City of Fraser website for future meeting dates and times. Contact information for the City Clerk is included for questions.

The Fraser Recreation Commission approved the October 14 agenda by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the minutes from the September 2 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved September 2 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss the city's zoning ordinance. The agenda contains no new business or postponed cases for decision.

• Zoning Ordinance discussion

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted to excuse member Joe Chementi. It approved the meeting agenda and the July 17, 2025 minutes. The board then adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m.

• Excused Joe Chementi (5‑0 ayes, 0 nayes)
• Approved agenda as submitted (5‑0 ayes, 0 nayes)
• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (6‑0 ayes, 0 nayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 p.m. (6‑0 ayes, 0 nayes)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on October 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes an unfinished‑business item to discuss the Zoning Ordinance. No new business or variances are scheduled, and a public hearing slot is provided. The meeting also includes a September monthly report and a Planning Commission liaison update.

• Zoning Ordinance Discussion (unfinished business)
• September Monthly Report
• Planning Commission Liaison
• Public to be Heard
• Adjournment

The Zoning Board of Appeals excused absent member Joe Chementi. The board approved its agenda and the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned. No other business was acted upon.

• Excused Joe Chementi (5-0) – motion passed
• Approved agenda as submitted (5-0) – motion passed
• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (6-0) – motion passed
• Adjourned meeting at 7:58 p.m. (6-0) – motion passed

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of business.

The Fraser Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled due to lack of business. No agenda items were considered or decided. Residents are directed to check the city website for future meeting information.

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled because there was no business. No agenda items were considered at this meeting. Residents are advised to check the City of Fraser website for future meeting dates.

The Fraser Planning Commission meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled due to lack of business. No agenda items were considered, and no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled. Residents are advised to check the city website for future meeting dates.

City Council

The Fraser City Council will consider purchasing vehicles and equipment, including DPW pickup trucks and police gear, and will discuss plans for Steffens Park.

• DPW Pickup Trucks Purchase
• Squad One Stryker Power Load and Cot Purchase Request
• Glock MOS with Mounted Light Purchase Request
• Senior Activity Center Security Cameras
• Steffens Park Plan Recommendation

City Council

The City Council will discuss several equipment purchase requests and review recommendations for the Steffens Park Plan. The body will also address a City Council vacancy and a report from the Library Subcommittee.

• DPW pickup trucks purchase
• Squad One Stryker Power Load and Cot purchase request
• Glock MOS with Mounted Light purchase request
• Proposal to re-stain Fort Fraser
• Senior Activity Center security cameras

The council approved several capital purchases, including three Ford F‑250 trucks, a re‑stain of Fort Fraser, a Stryker ambulance load, Glock pistols, and security cameras for the Senior Activity Center. A $5,780 budget adjustment was also approved. The Steffens Park Plan was rejected, and the council chose to take no action on the vacant council seat, letting the November election decide.

• Approved purchase of three Ford F‑250 4x4 trucks for $199,616.00 (Ayes: Baranski, Lesich, O’Dell, Perry, Schornak, Stein; Nays: none)
• Approved re‑stain of Fort Fraser for $9,800.00 (Ayes: Baranski, Lesich, O’Dell, Perry, Schornak, Stein; Nays: none)
• Approved purchase of Squad One Stryker power load, cot, and warranty for $91,677.01 (Ayes: Baranski, Lesich, O’Dell, Perry, Schornak, Stein; Nays: none)
• Approved $5,780 budget adjustment for account 210.301.972.000 (Ayes: Baranski, Lesich, O’Dell, Perry, Schornak, Stein; Nays: none)
• Approved purchase of 33 Glock .9 mm pistols and accessories for $34,287.65 (Ayes: Baranski, Lesich, O’Dell, Perry, Schornak, Stein; Nays: none)
• Approved security cameras for Senior Activity Center for $8,441.50 (Ayes: Baranski, O’Dell, Perry, Schornak, Stein; Nays: Lesich)
• Steffens Park Plan $54,100 proposal failed (Ayes: Lesich, O’Dell, Stein; Nays: Baranski, Perry, Schornak)
• Council took no action on the council vacancy, allowing the November election to decide

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission will review a draft rewrite of the city’s zoning ordinance and consider the updated site plan for the Complete Car Care auto‑repair facility at 33341 Kelly Road. The meeting also includes routine items such as approvals of minutes and reports.

• Zoning Ordinance Rewrite Presentation and Discussion
• Review of updated site plan for SLU 25-02 – Complete Car Care, 33341 Kelly Road
• Approval of agenda and minutes from prior meetings
• Monthly report for August 2025
• Zoning Board of Appeals member liaison report

The Fraser Planning Commission approved its September 3 agenda and the July 21 minutes unanimously. It then approved the amended site plan for 33341 Kelly Road (Complete Car Care) with conditions on service bays, parking stalls, ingress/egress width, and loading space. The site‑plan motion passed 6‑1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (7‑0)
• Approved amended site plan for 33341 Kelly Rd (Complete Car Care) with conditions (6‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission will review a draft zoning ordinance and consider a site plan for a car care center at 33341 Kelly Road. The meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2025.

• Site Plan Review for Complete Car Care at 33341 Kelly Road
• Discussion on Zoning Ordinance Rewrite
• Approval of July 21, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes

The Planning Commission approved the agenda and the July 21, 2025 minutes. It approved the site plan for 33341 Kelly Road – Complete Car Care, adding four conditions, with a 6‑1 vote (Czarnecki opposed). The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Complete Car Care site plan with conditions (6-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Fraser Recreation Commission will meet to approve the minutes from the July 1, 2025 regular meeting and to hear reports from volunteer groups including the Fraser First Booster Club and Fraser Beautification Club. The agenda also includes an administration report detailing upcoming community events.

• Approval of July 1, 2025 regular meeting minutes
• Fraser First Booster Club report
• Fraser Beautification Club report
• Administration report on community events
• Review of August 2025 financial activity

The Recreation Commission voted to excuse Commissioners Walker and Rastelli from the September 2 meeting. It also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 1 meeting. The commission adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.

• Excused absent members Walker and Rastelli – motion carried (4-0)
• Approved agenda for September 2, 2025 – motion carried (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 1, 2025 meeting – motion carried (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. – motion carried (4-0)

Recreation Commission

The Fraser Recreation Commission will consider approval of the September 2 agenda and the July 1 meeting minutes. The commission will hear reports from volunteer groups, including the Fraser First Booster Club and Fraser Beautification Club. An administration report will cover items such as vendor markets, movie nights, the parade, Lions Carnival, senior prom, Painting With Rose, Coffee With the Mayor, and pumpkin decorating. The session will also include citizen participation and commission member reports before adjourning.

• Approve agenda – September 2, 2025
• Approve minutes – July 1, 2025
• Volunteer group reports: Fraser First Booster Club, Fraser Beautification Club
• Administration report topics: vendor markets, movie nights, parade, Lions Carnival, senior prom, Painting With Rose, Coffee With the Mayor, pumpkin decorating
• Citizen participation and commission member reports

The Recreation Commission voted to excuse Commissioners Walker and Rastelli from the meeting. It then approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting. Finally, the commission adjourned the session at 7:35 p.m.

• Excused Commissioners Walker and Rastelli from the September 2 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m. (motion carried)

City Council

The Fraser City Council meeting will discuss several new business items, including the purchase of a Squad One ambulance. Council members will also consider repealing the Coin Operated Amusement Devices Ordinance and a resolution to close Garfield Road for a city parade. Additional items include approval of a mural design for the Senior Activity Center and a report from the Steffens Park Planning Subcommittee.

• Squad One Ambulance Purchase
• Repeal of Coin Operated Amusement Devices Ordinance
• Resolution 2025-016 Garfield Road Closure Request for City Parade
• DIA Mural Design Approval for Senior Activity Center Building
• Steffens Park Planning Subcommittee Report

The council approved a $364,103 purchase of a 2026 Horton Type I ambulance and up to $5,000 for graphics and radio. It also approved the Detroit Institute of Arts mural design for the Senior Activity Center, road closures for the Fraser Homecoming Parade and the October 26 city parade, and the promotion of a public safety officer to sergeant. Additionally, the council accepted the resignation of Mayor Pro‑Tem Dana Sutherland, appointed Patrick O’Dell as her replacement, appointed Michael Carnegie to fill the council vacancy, appointed Robert Hirschmann to the Civil Service Commission, and repealed the Coin Operated Amusement Devices Ordinance.

• Approved ambulance purchase $364,103 (6-0)
• Approved DIA mural design for Senior Activity Center (6-0)
• Approved road closure for Fraser HS Homecoming Parade (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-016 Garfield Road Closure for Oct 26 parade (6-0)
• Approved promotion of PSO to Sergeant (6-0)
• Approved repeal of Coin Operated Amusement Devices Ordinance (6-0)
• Appointed Patrick O’Dell as Mayor Pro‑Tem (6-0)
• Appointed Robert Hirschmann to Civil Service Commission (6-0)

City Council

The council meeting includes routine items such as call to order, agenda approval, and a consent agenda approving minutes and reports. New business items cover a mural donation, a proclamation, a mayor pro‑tem resignation, a civil service appointment, repeal of an ordinance, an ambulance purchase, a promotion consideration, a road‑closure resolution for a city parade, a mural design approval, and a park planning subcommittee report. Returning business includes a library subcommittee report and an update on removing Reindel Park from the city park list.

• Squad One ambulance purchase
• Repeal of Coin Operated Amusement Devices Ordinance
• Resolution 2025-016 Garfield Road Closure Request for City Parade
• Civil Service Commission appointment of Robert Hirschmann
• Fraser First Booster Club donation for Fort Fraser mural

The council unanimously approved the purchase of a new 2026 Horton ambulance costing up to $364,103. It also approved road closures for the Fraser High School Homecoming Parade and the Garfield Road Parade. Additional actions included repealing the coin‑operated amusement devices ordinance and appointing new members to the Civil Service Commission, Mayor Pro‑Tem position, and a council vacancy. The DIA mural design for the Senior Activity Center was also approved.

• Approved purchase of 2026 Horton ambulance (up to $364,103) (Ayes: Baranski, Lesich, O’Dell, Perry, Schornak, Stein)
• Approved Resolution 2025-016 Garfield Road Closure for parade (Ayes: Baranski, Lesich, O’Dell, Perry, Schornak, Stein)
• Approved road closure for Fraser HS Homecoming Parade (Ayes: Baranski, Lesich, O’Dell, Perry, Schornak, Stein)
• Approved repeal of Coin Operated Amusement Devices Ordinance (Ayes: Baranski, Lesich, O’Dell, Perry, Schornak, Stein)
• Approved appointment of Robert Hirschmann to Civil Service Commission (Ayes: Baranski, Lesich, O’Dell, Perry, Schornak, Stein)
• Approved appointment of Patrick O’Dell as Mayor Pro‑Tem (Ayes: Baranski, Lesich, O’Dell, Perry, Schornak, Stein)
• Approved appointment of Michael Carnegie to fill council vacancy (Ayes: Baranski, Lesich, O’Dell, Perry, Schornak, Stein)
• Approved DIA mural design for Senior Activity Center (Ayes: Baranski, Lesich, O’Dell, Perry, Schornak, Stein)

Recreation Commission

The City of Fraser Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for Aug 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered. The commission’s next regular meeting is set for Sep 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

The Fraser Recreation Commission met on August 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers. The agenda and July 1, 2025 minutes were approved. Volunteer group and administration reports were presented. The commission adjourned without any formal approvals, denials, or votes.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to a lack of business.

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for August 7, 2025 was cancelled because there was no business. No agenda items were considered or decided. The board will reconvene on September 4, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Fraser Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled because there was no business to discuss. No agenda items were considered, and residents are advised to check the city website for future meeting dates.

The Fraser Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for August 7, 2025 was cancelled because no business was submitted. No agenda items were considered or decided. The next meeting is set for September 4, 2025.

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled because there was no business to discuss. No agenda items were considered. Residents are advised to check the city website for future meeting dates.

The Fraser Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 6, 2025 was cancelled due to lack of business. No agenda items were considered or voted on. Residents are advised to check the city website for future meeting information.

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled because there was no business to discuss. No agenda items were considered. Residents are advised to check the city website for future meeting dates.

The Fraser Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 6, 2025 was cancelled due to lack of business. No agenda items were considered, and no actions or votes were taken.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a special land use request for an automotive repair facility. The body will also review site plans for a Sheetz and discuss zoning amendments for gas station lighting.

• Public Hearing: SLU 25-02 for Complete Car Care at 33341 Kelly Road
• Site Plan Review: RZ 23-03 for Sheetz at 32971 & 32875 Utica Road
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment: Gas Station Pump Canopy Lighting

The commission approved Special Land Use 25-02, allowing Complete Car Care to operate an automobile heavy‑repair garage in an IR‑Industrial Restricted district with three conditions. It also approved Site Plan RZ 23‑03 for the Sheetz locations at 32971 and 32875 Utica Road as presented. Both motions passed with all present members voting aye.

• Approved Special Land Use 25-02 for Complete Car Care auto repair garage (all present ayes)
• Approved Site Plan RZ 23-03 for Sheetz at 32971 & 32875 Utica Road (all present ayes)

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Special Land Use Review SLU 25-02 for the Complete Car Care auto service center located at 33341 Kelly Road. The commission will also consider site plans for the Sheetz development (RZ 23-03) at 32971 and 32875 Utica Road, and a zoning ordinance amendment concerning gas station pump canopy lighting. Additional agenda items include routine reports and a liaison report from the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• SLU 25-02: Special Land Use Review for Complete Car Care at 33341 Kelly Road
• RZ 23-03: Site plans for Sheetz at 32971 & 32875 Utica Road
• Zoning ordinance text amendment: Gas Station Pump Canopy Lighting
• Public hearing on the above special land use and site plan items
• Monthly report and Zoning Board of Appeals liaison report

The Planning Commission approved its agenda and the May 7, 2025 minutes. It then approved Special Land Use 25-02 to permit an automobile heavy‑repair garage in an IR‑Industrial Restricted district, with conditions on outdoor storage, indoor work, and a site plan. The commission also approved the Sheetz site plan (RZ 23-03) for 32971 & 32875 Utica Road. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

• Approved July 21, 2025 agenda (ayes: Czarnecki, Farina, Keil, Meyer, Tuller, Warunek; absent: Barr)
• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (ayes: Czarnecki, Farina, Keil, Meyer, Tuller, Warunek; absent: Barr)
• Approved Special Land Use 25-02 for Complete Car Care at 33341 Kelly Rd with conditions (ayes: Czarnecki, Farina, Keil, Meyer, Tuller, Warunek; absent: Barr)
• Approved site plan RZ 23-03 for Sheetz at 32971 & 32875 Utica Rd (ayes: Czarnecki, Farina, Keil, Meyer, Tuller, Warunek; absent: Barr)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 p.m. (ayes: Czarnecki, Farina, Keil, Meyer, Tuller, Warunek; absent: Barr)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a variance request for a residential property on a corner lot. The board will determine if the requested fence specifications meet the criteria for practical difficulty or hardship.

• ZBA 25-02: Request to install a 6-foot high, 96-foot long vinyl sight-obscuring fence at 31471 Grove Street
• Variance request for fence placement 18 inches inside the side street lot line

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance allowing a six‑foot, 92‑foot vinyl fence at 31471 Grove Street. The motion passed unanimously with all seven members voting aye and no nays. The board also approved the meeting agenda, the June 5 minutes, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 5 minutes (7-0)
• Approved variance for 6‑foot fence at 31471 Grove St (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a variance request for a residential property on a corner lot. The board will determine if the request meets the necessary criteria for a variance from the city's code of ordinances.

• ZBA 25-02: Request for 31471 Grove Street to install a 6-foot high, 96-foot long vinyl sight-obscuring fence 18 inches inside the side street lot line

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved its agenda and the June 5, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. The board granted a variance allowing a six‑foot, 92‑foot vinyl fence at 31471 Grove Street. All motions, including adjournment, passed with no dissent. No other business was taken up.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Approved variance for 31471 Grove St. fence (7-0)
• Approved adjournment (7-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will interview Bob Hirschman for an open seat on the commission. The body will also consider approving the Firefighter/EMT Eligibility List.

• Interview and recommendation of Bob Hirschman for open Civil Service Commission Seat
• Approval of Firefighter/EMT Eligibility List
• Approval of January 8, 2025 meeting minutes

City Council

The Fraser City Council will discuss extending the priority waste contract, approve a purchase of a Salt Dome kit, and consider an agreement for agenda and meeting‑management software. A closed‑session will be held for a strategy discussion on collective‑bargaining negotiations. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and a Library Subcommittee report.

• Priority Waste Contract Extension
• Salt Dome Kit Purchase
• Agenda and Meeting Management Software Agreement
• Closed session: strategy for collective‑bargaining agreement
• Library Subcommittee Report (returning business)

The Fraser City Council approved the agenda, consent items, and three contract purchases, and voted 4‑3 to appoint a new Director of Public Safety. All motions passed except a single dissent on the salt‑dome kit purchase.

• Approved agenda as presented (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items (7‑0)
• Authorized Director of Public Safety vacancy fill (4‑3)
• Extended Priority Waste three‑year contract (7‑0)
• Approved purchase of salt dome kit $14,591.73 (6‑1)
• Approved CivicPlus agenda and meeting software $16,450 (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

City Council

The Fraser City Council will discuss extending the priority waste contract, approve a purchase of a Salt Dome kit, and adopt a new agenda and meeting‑management software agreement. A closed‑session will be held for a strategy discussion on collective‑bargaining negotiations. The meeting also includes a returning report from the Library Subcommittee.

• Priority Waste Contract Extension
• Salt Dome Kit Purchase
• Agenda and Meeting Management Software Agreement
• Closed session: strategy session for collective bargaining negotiations
• Library Subcommittee Report (returning business)

The council extended the three‑year service contract with Priority Waste. It approved the purchase of a salt dome kit for $14,591.73 and a CivicPlus agenda and meeting‑management software agreement for $16,450. The council also authorized the Director of Public Safety to fill the vacancy left by Captain Gillis.

• Approved three‑year Priority Waste contract extension (7-0)
• Approved $14,591.73 purchase of a salt dome kit (6-1)
• Approved $16,450 CivicPlus agenda and meeting‑management software agreement (7-0)
• Authorized Director of Public Safety appointment to fill vacancy (4-3)
• Approved consent agenda items including June 12 minutes and revenue report (7-0)

Historical Commission

The Fraser Historical Commission will review fundraising results and plan activities for the city’s 150th anniversary celebration. Items include confirming a petting zoo and food truck, receiving four $25 restaurant gift cards, selling $10 T‑shirts, and preparing commemorative tiles for auction. The commission will also set a date for a garden rain garden project and discuss upcoming open‑house revenue.

• Fundraising total of $1,785 reported (online $685, checks $1,050, plus $50 donation)
• 150th Anniversary Celebration: petting zoo confirmed, food truck confirmed, 4 $25 gift cards donated, T‑shirts $10 each, stickers ordered, commemorative tile auction planned
• Garden rain garden date to be set (new business item)
• Open house revenue $812.02 deposited ($738.02 to Commission account, $121 to 150th account)
• Donation of four $25 gift cards from Continental Crane Services

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding fundraising and the 150th Anniversary Celebration. The body will also address a rain date for the garden.

• Fundraising updates
• 150th Anniversary Celebration planning
• Garden rain date

Recreation Commission

The Fraser Recreation Commission meeting will review reports from the Fraser First Booster Club and the Fraser Beautification Club. The Administration Report will cover the planned community garage sale, vendor market, movie night, and other upcoming activities. The agenda also includes citizen participation and commission member reports.

• Volunteer Group Report – Fraser First Booster Club
• Volunteer Group Report – Fraser Beautification Club
• Administration Report – Community Garage Sale
• Administration Report – Vendor Market
• Administration Report – Movie Night

The Recreation Commission excused absent members Rice and Rastelli. The agenda for the July 1 meeting was approved. The minutes from the June 3 meeting were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

• Excused members Rice and Rastelli (ayes: Koch, Hunter, Hunt, Pieprzyk; nays: none)
• Approved agenda (ayes: Koch, Hunter, Hunt, Pieprzyk, Walker; nays: none)
• Approved June 3 minutes (ayes: Koch, Hunter, Hunt, Pieprzyk, Walker; nays: none)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. (ayes: Koch, Hunter, Hunt, Pieprzyk, Walker; nays: none)

Recreation Commission

The Fraser Recreation Commission will approve the agenda and minutes from the June 3 meeting. Commissioners will receive reports from the Fraser First Booster Club and Fraser Beautification Club. An administration report will outline upcoming activities such as the community garage sale, vendor market, movie night, Michigan Train Station visit, MGM Casino trip, Rovers, Bingo Bash, and String Art Signs. The meeting will also include a citizen participation segment.

• Volunteer Group Reports – Fraser First Booster Club and Fraser Beautification Club
• Administration Report – Community Garage Sale
• Administration Report – Vendor Market
• Administration Report – Movie Night
• Administration Report – Michigan Train Station, MGM Casino Trip, Rovers, Bingo Bash, String Art Signs

The Recreation Commission excused absent members Rice and Rastelli, approved the meeting agenda, approved the June 3 minutes, and adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. All motions carried with unanimous support. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Excused absent members Rice and Rastelli; motion carried (AYES: Koch, Hunter, Hunt, Pieprzyk)
• Approved meeting agenda; motion carried (AYES: Koch, Hunter, Hunt, Pieprzyk, Walker)
• Approved June 3 minutes; motion carried (AYES: Koch, Hunter, Hunt, Pieprzyk, Walker)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m.; motion carried (AYES: Koch, Hunter, Hunt, Pieprzyk, Walker)

City Council

The Fraser City Council will discuss a range of items at its June 12 meeting, including a rezoning request for a property on Hayes Road. The agenda also includes contract awards for an industrial park road improvement and a water main replacement, as well as budget amendments for FY 2024-2025 and a new fee schedule for FY 2025-2026. Additional topics are a public‑safety drone purchase request, a senior‑housing door replacement bid recommendation, and several compensation commission appointments.

• Request to rezone Hayes Road property from Residential Low to Residential Medium
• Industrial Park Special Assessment District Roads Contract Award
• Water Main Replacement Contract Award
• FY 2024-2025 Budget Amendments
• Public Safety Drone Purchase Request

The Fraser City Council approved a rezoning of the Hayes Road property from Residential Low to Residential Medium. It awarded a $10,284,306.22 contract to Mark Anthony Contracting for Industrial Park road reconstruction and a $1,358,888.00 contract to D’Angelo Brothers for water main replacement. Additional actions included adopting a sidewalk master plan, approving budget amendments, and authorizing several purchases and resolutions.

• Approved rezoning of Hayes Road (RL to RM) (5-1)
• Approved Industrial Park road reconstruction contract $10,284,306.22 (6-0)
• Approved Water Main Replacement contract $1,358,888.00 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of two DJI drones for $18,117.00 (5-1)
• Approved leaf vacuum purchase for $120,205.49 (6-0)
• Approved senior housing door replacement contract $16,180.00 (6-0)
• Approved Zambelli fireworks amendment $25,000 (4-2)
• Approved Shipping Container Moratorium extension (6-0)

City Council

The Fraser City Council will discuss the 2025 Sidewalk Master Plan, which was developed after a year‑long community engagement effort and a grant from SEMCOG’s Complete Streets and Corridor Safety Planning Program. The plan identifies sidewalk gaps, proposes short‑, medium‑ and long‑term projects, and includes cost estimates and potential funding sources. Council members will consider the recommendations and next steps for implementation.

• Priority Project 01: Mulvey Road sidewalk improvements
• Priority Project 02.1 and 02.2: Utica Road sidewalk improvements
• Priority Project 03: Hayes Road sidewalk improvements
• Priority Project 04: Garfield Road sidewalk improvements
• Grant funding received from SEMCOG’s Complete Streets and Corridor Safety Planning Program

The Fraser City Council rezoned a Hayes Road property to Residential Medium and awarded a $10,284,306.22 contract for industrial park road reconstruction. It also approved a water main replacement contract, adopted the Sidewalk Gap Master Plan, and passed budget amendments and a drone purchase. Additionally, the council extended the shipping container moratorium for one year.

• Rezoned Hayes Road property to Residential Medium (5-1)
• Awarded Industrial Park Road Reconstruction SAD contract to Mark Anthony Contracting, $10,284,306.22 (5-0)
• Awarded Water Main Replacement contract to D’Angelo Brothers, $1,358,888.00 (5-0)
• Passed Resolution 2025-013 MDOT agreement with Michigan DOT (5-0)
• Adopted Sidewalk and Pathway Gap Master Plan (Resolution 2025-014) (5-0)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget amendments (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two DJI drones for $18,117.00 (5-1)
• Extended Shipping Container Moratorium for one year (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a rezoning request for the Hayes Road property and award contracts for water main replacement and Industrial Park roads. The body will also review the FY 2025-2026 fee schedule and budget amendments.

• Request to rezone Hayes Road property from Residential Low to Residential Medium
• Industrial Park Special Assessment District Roads contract award
• Water Main Replacement contract award
• FY 2025-2026 Fee Schedule
• Resolution 2025-014 Sidewalk and Pathway Gap Master Plan Adoption

The Fraser City Council approved several major contracts, a rezoning request, and a few policy updates. The Industrial Park road reconstruction contract was awarded for $10,284,306.22, and a water main replacement contract was approved for $1,358,888.00. A rezoning of the Hayes Road property from Residential Low to Residential Medium was also passed. Additional items included a drone purchase, leaf‑vacuum acquisition, fireworks amendment, and a pay increase for planning commission members.

• Approved $10,284,306.22 Industrial Park road contract (6‑0, O’Dell absent)
• Approved $1,358,888.00 water main replacement contract (6‑0, O’Dell absent)
• Approved rezoning of Hayes Road property to Residential Medium (5‑1, O’Dell absent)
• Approved purchase of two DJI drones for $18,117.00 (5‑1, O’Dell absent)
• Approved leaf‑vacuum purchase for $120,205.49 (6‑0, O’Dell absent)
• Approved Zambelli fireworks amendment for $25,000 (4‑2, O’Dell absent)
• Approved Shipping Container Moratorium extension (6‑0, O’Dell absent)
• Approved $100 per meeting pay increase for Planning Commission and ZBA members (6‑0, O’Dell absent)

City Council

The City of Fraser has adopted a master plan to address gaps in its sidewalk network. The plan identifies priority projects on Mulvey, Utica, Hayes, and Garfield Roads and outlines strategies for implementation.

• Adoption of the 2025 Sidewalk Master Plan
• Priority projects: Mulvey Road, Utica Road, Hayes Road, Garfield Road
• Community engagement included a digital survey and open house
• Plan aims to improve walkability and connectivity
• Funding from SEMCOG's Complete Streets and Corridor Safety Planning Program

The council approved a $10,284,306.22 contract to rebuild roads in the Industrial Park Special Assessment District, and also approved a $1,358,888 water main replacement contract. Additional actions included rezoning Hayes Road to Residential Medium, adopting the Sidewalk Gap Master Plan, approving the FY 2024‑2025 budget amendments and the FY 2025‑2026 fee schedule, and authorizing the purchase of two public‑safety drones. The Zambelli fireworks proposal amendment and a one‑year extension of the shipping container moratorium were also approved.

• Approved $10,284,306.22 Industrial Park road contract (6-0)
• Approved $1,358,888 water main replacement contract (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of Hayes Road to Residential Medium (5-1)
• Approved adoption of Sidewalk Gap Master Plan (6-0)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 budget amendments (6-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 fee schedule (6-0)
• Approved purchase of two public‑safety drones for $18,117 (5-1)
• Approved Zambelli fireworks proposal amendment for $25,000 (4-2)

Zoning Board of Appeals

At the June 5 meeting the Zoning Board of Appeals will receive a presentation on the proposed Zoning Ordinance Update. Staff will review draft changes covering lighting requirements, building façade material standards, and landscaping and screening guidelines. The board will discuss these sections but no formal actions are listed.

• Presentation on Zoning Ordinance Update
• Draft lighting standards for exterior lighting
• Proposed building façade material regulations
• Proposed landscaping and screening guidelines

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the March 6, 2025 minutes. Members discussed a draft zoning ordinance update but did not vote on any changes. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will receive a presentation on a draft update to the city's Zoning Ordinance. Staff will review proposed changes to lighting, building materials, and landscaping standards.

• Presentation on Zoning Ordinance Update
• Review of lighting standards
• Review of building façade material requirements
• Review of landscaping and screening standards

The Fraser Zoning Board of Appeals approved the meeting agenda and the March 6, 2025 minutes, each with a 7‑0 vote. Members discussed a draft zoning ordinance update but took no formal action. The meeting was adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Discussed zoning ordinance draft; no decision taken
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of business to discuss.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of business
• Meeting date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
• Meeting time: 7:00 p.m.
• Contact: Fraser City Clerk at (586) 293-3100 ext. 106

The Fraser Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025 was cancelled due to lack of business. No agenda items were considered or decided. Residents are advised to check the City of Fraser website for future meeting dates.

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled because no business was submitted. Residents are advised to check the City of Fraser website for information on future meeting dates.

The Fraser Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025 was cancelled due to lack of business. No agenda items were considered, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review reports from the Fraser First Booster Club and Fraser Beautification Club. The body will also discuss administration updates regarding several upcoming community events and programs.

• Let’s Go Fly a Kite event
• Big Bounce America
• Vendor Show
• Painting With a Twist
• Summer Festival

The Fraser Recreation Commission excused three absent members and approved its agenda and the April 1 minutes. Commissioners elected Vania Pieprzyk as Chairperson, Kristine Koch as Vice Chair, and Hunter Hunt as Secretary. The meeting was then adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

• Excused absent members Rice, Walker, Rastelli (motion carried)
• Approved agenda for June 3, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from April 1, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Elected Vania Pieprzyk as Chairperson
• Elected Kristine Koch as Vice Chairperson
• Elected Hunter Hunt as Secretary
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 p.m. (motion carried)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission voted to excuse three absent members, approved the meeting agenda and the April 1 minutes, and elected Commissioner Pieprzyk as Chairperson, Commissioner Koch as Vice Chairperson, and Commissioner Hunt as Secretary. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

• Excused Commissioners Rice, Walker, Rastelli from the June 3 meeting (ayes: Koch, Hunter, Hunt, Pieprzyk)
• Approved the June 3 agenda (ayes: Koch, Hunter, Hunt, Pieprzyk)
• Approved the April 1 minutes (ayes: Koch, Hunter, Hunt, Pieprzyk)
• Elected Commissioner Pieprzyk as Chairperson (nominated by Hunt, accepted by Pieprzyk)
• Elected Commissioner Koch as Vice Chairperson (nominated by Hunt, accepted by Koch)
• Elected Commissioner Hunt as Secretary (nominated by Koch, accepted by Hunt)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. (ayes: Koch, Hunter, Hunt, Pieprzyk)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding a June 1 open house, fundraising efforts, and the 150th anniversary celebration. New business items include a field trip and an artifact loan.

• Review of June 1, 2025 Open House
• Adrenaline Fundraising progress
• 150th Anniversary Celebration planning
• Discussion of field trip
• Discussion of artifact loan

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review an open house and fundraising efforts. The body is also discussing plans for an anniversary celebration and potential field trips.

• Review of June 1, 2025 Open House
• Adrenaline Fundraising progress
• 150th Anniversary Celebration planning
• Discussion of artifact loans
• Planning for field trips

City Council

The Fraser City Council will vote on several resolutions, including adopting the FY 2025‑2026 General Appropriations budget and a total millage levy of 21.2473 (Resolution 2025‑011). It will also consider a police and fire special assessment district to fund public safety costs (Resolution 2025‑012) and approve the 2025‑2026 fee schedule. A closed‑session will discuss strategy with legal counsel for collective‑bargaining negotiations. The meeting is a special session held on May 14, 2025.

• Resolution 2025‑011: Adopt FY 2025‑2026 budget with total millage levy of 21.2473
• Resolution 2025‑012: Create Police and Fire Special Assessment District to defray public safety costs
• 2025‑2026 Fee Schedule adoption (item listed under New Business)
• Closed session: strategy discussion with legal counsel on collective‑bargaining negotiations
• Public hearing on the proposed budget was held April 10, 2025 (as required by law)

The council approved the FY 2025‑2026 Budget Resolution (as amended) by a 5‑2 vote. It adopted the FY 2025‑2026 Police and Fire Special Assessment District rate of 1.5 mils, also 5‑2. Council voted 4‑3 to pause any Department of Public Safety promotional process until it is brought back before council. The 2025‑2026 fee schedule item was postponed due to time constraints.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Budget Resolution (amended) (5‑2)
• Adopted Police and Fire Special Assessment District rate of 1.5 mils (5‑2)
• Paused Department of Public Safety promotional process until council review (4‑3)
• Postponed 2025‑2026 Fee Schedule item (no vote)
• Entered closed session for collective bargaining strategy discussion (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:26 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The proposal includes a total millage levy of 21.2473 and a General Fund expenditure projection of $19,925,899.

• Resolution 2025-011: FY 2025-2026 Budget and Millage General Appropriations Act
• Resolution 2025-012: Police and Fire Special Assessment District determination
• 2025-2026 Fee Schedule
• Proposed $100,000 for Stryker Powerlift and Cot
• Proposed $50,000 for Senior Housing fire suppression repairs

The council approved the FY 2025‑2026 Budget Resolution (2025‑11) as amended. It adopted the Police and Fire Special Assessment District rate of 1.5 mils for FY 2025‑2026. The council also paused the Department of Public Safety promotional process until it is returned to council. The 2025‑2026 fee schedule item was postponed due to time constraints.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Budget Resolution 2025‑11 (ayes: Lesich, O’Dell, Schornak, Stein, Sutherland; nays: Baranski, Perry)
• Adopted Police and Fire Special Assessment District rate of 1.5 mils (Resolution 2025‑012) (ayes: Lesich, O’Dell, Schornak, Stein, Sutherland; nays: Baranski, Perry)
• Paused Department of Public Safety promotional process (ayes: Baranski, Perry, Schornak, Sutherland; nays: Lesich, O’Dell, Stein)
• Postponed 2025‑2026 Fee Schedule item (informal agreement to defer)
• Entered closed session for collective bargaining strategy discussion (ayes: all members)
• Exited closed session
• Adjourned meeting at 10:26 p.m. (ayes: Lesich, Sutherland)

City Council

The Fraser City Council will vote on Resolution 2025-011 to adopt the FY 2025‑2026 General Appropriations budget and associated millage rates. It will also consider Resolution 2025-012 establishing a Police and Fire Special Assessment District and adopt the 2025‑2026 fee schedule. The budget proposes total revenues of $17,653,741 for General funds and total expenses of $19,925,899.

• Resolution 2025-011: Adoption of FY 2025‑2026 budget and millage (total levy 21.2473 mills)
• Resolution 2025-012: Creation of Police and Fire Special Assessment District
• 2025‑2026 Fee Schedule adoption
• Millage breakdown: 17.4213 charter operating, 1.4000 rubbish, 0.9260 ALS, 1.5000 police/fire
• General fund revenue $17,653,741 vs expense $19,925,899

The council approved the FY 2025‑2026 Budget Resolution after a 5‑2 vote. It adopted a 1.5‑mil rate for a Police and Fire Special Assessment District also by a 5‑2 vote. Council voted 4‑3 to pause any Department of Public Safety promotional process until the issue returns to the council. The 2025‑2026 fee schedule was informally postponed for lack of time.

• Approved agenda (7‑0)
• Entered closed session for collective bargaining strategy discussion (7‑0)
• Paused DPS promotional process until reconsidered (4‑3)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Budget Resolution 2025‑11 (5‑2)
• Adopted Police and Fire Special Assessment District rate of 1.5 mils (5‑2)
• Postponed 2025‑2026 Fee Schedule item (informal)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:26 pm

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review administration reports on several scheduled community activities. The body will discuss event logistics for upcoming programs and receive updates from volunteer groups.

• Let’s Go Fly A Kite event at Steffen’s Park
• Big Bounce America event (May 17-18 and May 23-25)
• Vendor Show scheduled for June 7, July 12, and August 2
• Painting With a Twist and Detroit Princess Cruise reports
• Reports from Fraser First Booster Club and Fraser Beautification Club

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review reports from volunteer groups and administration. The discussion will focus on several upcoming community events and vendor markets.

• Let’s Go Fly A Kite event at Steffen’s Park
• Big Bounce America event (May 17-18 and May 23-25)
• Vendor Market dates: June 7, July 12, and August 2
• Painting With a Twist
• Detroit Princess Cruise

City Council

The Fraser City Council meeting on May 8, 2025 will address several new‑business items, including budget amendments and the adoption of the FY 2025‑2026 budget, millage and fee schedule. Council members will also consider zoning ordinance changes, a firefighter equipment purchase, and a conditional rezoning request for the Sheetz development. Additional items include a request to study the possible removal of Reindel Park from the city park system and an update on the Steffens Park tennis and pickleball court project.

• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments on Driveway Expansion
• Firefighter SCBA Pack Purchase
• Sheetz Conditional Rezoning Lighting Variance Request
• FY 2024‑2025 Budget Amendments
• Resolution 2025‑012 FY 2025‑2026 Millage General Appropriate Act

The council approved several items, including zoning ordinance amendments for driveway expansions, a $174,270 purchase of firefighter SCBA packs, a wage increase for crossing guards to $20 per hour, and a lighting variance for a Sheetz gas station. It also approved the FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment, moved agenda items F‑H to a special meeting, and endorsed resolutions supporting the Letter Carriers’ food drive and the Steffens Park tennis/pickleball court project adjustments.

• Approved zoning ordinance text amendments for driveways (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 14 SCBA packs and 45 face masks for $174,270.00 (6-0)
• Approved crossing guard wage increase to $20.00 per hour (6-0)
• Approved Sheetz lighting variance allowing 20‑ft candles under canopy (6-1)
• Approved amendment to Conditional Rezoning Agreement for Sheetz lighting (5-2)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment as presented (7-0)
• Approved moving agenda items F, G & H to a special meeting on May 14 (7-0)
• Approved Steffens Park tennis and pickleball court project adjustments (7-0)

City Council

The Fraser City Council meeting will first approve routine consent agenda items such as prior meeting minutes and reports. The council will then consider a series of new business items, including zoning ordinance amendments, a firefighter equipment purchase, a crossing guard wage request, and a Sheetz lighting variance. Major fiscal actions include adopting the FY 2025‑2026 budget, a resolution for the FY 2025‑2026 millage, and updating the fee schedule. Additional topics are a library subcommittee report, support for a food‑drive resolution, a study on removing Reindel Park from the public park list, and an update on the Steffens Park tennis/pickleball court project.

• Zoning ordinance text amendments for driveway expansion
• Purchase of firefighter SCBA packs
• Sheetz conditional rezoning lighting variance request
• Resolution adopting FY 2025‑2026 budget and related millage act
• Request to study removal of Reindel Park as surplus land

The council approved the FY 2024-2025 budget amendment as presented. It also approved a $174,270 purchase of 14 SCBA packs and 45 face masks for the fire department, a wage increase for crossing guards to $20 per hour, and zoning ordinance text amendments for driveway definitions and parking provisions. Additional actions included two motions to amend the Sheetz conditional rezoning lighting variance, a directive to research a data‑based time‑keeping system, and approval of the Steffens Park tennis and pickleball court project adjustments.

• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget amendment (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 14 SCBA packs and 45 face masks for $174,270 (6-0)
• Approved crossing guard wage increase to $20 per hour (6-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance text amendments for driveways and parking (6-0)
• Approved Sheetz lighting variance amendment (20‑ft candles) (6-1)
• Approved second Sheetz rezoning amendment adding variance (5-2)
• Approved directive to research data‑based time‑keeping system (6-1)
• Approved Steffens Park tennis and pickleball court project adjustments (7-0)

City Council

The Fraser City Council will consider several new‑business items at its May 8, 2025 meeting, including zoning ordinance amendments for driveway expansion, a purchase of firefighter SCBA packs, a crossing‑guard wage increase request, and a conditional rezoning lighting variance for Sheetz. The council will also discuss FY 2024‑2025 budget amendments, adopt the FY 2025‑2026 budget (Resolution 2025‑011), and adopt the FY 2025‑2026 General Millage Act (Resolution 2025‑012). Additional items include a fee‑schedule update, a library subcommittee report, a study on surplus land at Reindel Park, and an update on the Steffens Park tennis/pickleball court project.

• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments on Driveway Expansion
• Firefighter SCBA Pack Purchase
• Sheetz Conditional Rezoning Lighting Variance Request
• Resolution 2025‑011 FY 2025‑2026 Budget
• Resolution 2025‑012 FY 2025‑2026 Millage General Appropriation Act

The council approved the purchase of 14 SCBA packs and 45 face masks for $174,270 from the public safety capital outlay account. It also adopted zoning ordinance text amendments for driveway definitions, parking provisions, and impervious‑surface limits, and raised the crossing guard hourly wage to $20. The council granted Sheetz a conditional rezoning lighting variance allowing up to 20 foot‑candles under its gas canopy, and approved a related amendment with an escrow condition. FY 2024‑2025 budget amendments and a directive to implement a data‑based time‑keeping system by FY 2026 were also adopted.

• Approved purchase of 14 SCBA packs and 45 face masks for $174,270 (6-0)
• Approved zoning ordinance text amendments on driveway expansion, parking and impervious‑surface limits (6-0)
• Approved increase of crossing guard salary to $20 per hour (6-0)
• Approved Sheetz conditional rezoning lighting variance allowing 20 foot‑candles (6-1)
• Approved amendment to Conditional Rezoning Agreement for Sheetz lighting variance with escrow condition (5-2)
• Directed administration to research and implement a data‑based time‑keeping system by FY 2026 (6-1)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment as presented (7-0)
• Approved Steffens Park tennis and pickleball court project adjustments (7-0)

City Council

At its May 8, 2025 meeting, the Fraser City Council will discuss a range of new business items. The council will consider amendments to the FY 2024‑2025 budget, adopt the FY 2025‑2026 budget and millage, and review the proposed 2025‑2026 fee schedule. Additional items include zoning ordinance changes, a firefighter equipment purchase, and updates on park projects.

• Zoning ordinance text amendments on driveway expansion
• Purchase request for firefighter SCBA packs
• Crossing guard wage increase request
• Conditional rezoning and lighting variance request for Sheetz
• FY 2024‑2025 budget amendments and FY 2025‑2026 budget, millage, and fee schedule

The council approved the FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment (7‑0). It also approved a $174,270 purchase of firefighter SCBA packs, a crossing‑guard wage increase to $20 per hour, and zoning ordinance text amendments for driveway expansions. The council passed a Sheetz lighting variance allowing up to 20 foot‑candles under the gas‑pump canopy (6‑1) and approved adjustments to the Steffens Park tennis and pickleball courts. All other motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment (7‑0)
• Approved purchase of 14 SCBA packs and 45 face masks for $174,270 (6‑0)
• Approved crossing‑guard wage increase to $20 per hour (6‑0)
• Approved zoning ordinance text amendments for driveway expansion (6‑0)
• Approved Sheetz lighting variance to allow 20 foot‑candles under canopy (6‑1)
• Approved amendment to Conditional Rezoning Agreement for Sheetz lighting (5‑2)
• Approved Steffens Park tennis and pickleball court project adjustments (7‑0)
• Moved agenda items F, G & H to a special meeting on May 14 (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Class A non‑conforming use application for 16945 Masonic Boulevard. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for Hayes Road, changing the designation from RL to RM. No other decisions are listed for this meeting.

• SP 25-02: Public hearing on Class A non‑conforming use for 16945 Masonic Blvd
• RZ 25-01: Rezoning request for Hayes Road, RL to RM

The commission approved a Class A non‑conforming use request for 16945 Masonic Street, requiring the applicant to coordinate with DTE to relocate a power pole and with the city to relocate a traffic sign if needed. The commission also voted to recommend rezoning parcel 11‑31‑351‑022 from Residential Low Density to Residential Medium Density Single Family and forward the recommendation to the City Council. Both motions passed with a 5‑1 vote.

• Approved Class A Non‑Conforming use for 16945 Masonic (5‑1) with condition to coordinate pole and sign relocation
• Recommended rezoning of parcel 11‑31‑351‑022 to Residential Medium Density (5‑1) to City Council
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Excused Commissioner Barr (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a non-conforming use request for 16945 Masonic and a rezoning request for Hayes Road. The body will also review the April 2025 monthly report and the Zoning Board of Appeals liaison report.

• Public hearing: SP 25-02, 16945 Masonic, Class A Non-Conforming Use
• Public hearing: RZ 25-01, Hayes Road, RL to RM rezoning

The commission approved a Class A non‑conforming use for 16945 Masonic Street, requiring the applicant to work with DTE on a power pole and the city on a traffic sign. It also voted to recommend rezoning parcel 11‑31‑351‑022 from Residential Low Density to Residential Medium Density Single Family and forward the recommendation to the City Council. Procedural motions to excuse an absent commissioner, approve the agenda, approve minutes, and adjourn the meeting all passed unanimously.

• Approved excuse for absent Commissioner Barr (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Class A non‑conforming use for 16945 Masonic with DTE and traffic sign conditions (5‑1)
• Recommended rezoning of parcel 11‑31‑351‑022 to Residential Medium Density (5‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to discuss unfinished business regarding an anniversary celebration and fundraising. The body will also review updates on society activities and upcoming field trips.

• Review of May 4, 2025 Open House
• Adrenaline Fundraising discussion
• 150th Anniversary Celebration planning
• Discussion of field trips
• June Open House planning

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to discuss unfinished business regarding the 150th Anniversary Celebration and Adrenaline fundraising. New business items include planning for field trips and a June open house.

• Discussion of 150th Anniversary Celebration
• Adrenaline fundraising update
• Planning for June Open House
• Discussion of field trips
• Society update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for May 2025 was cancelled because there were no pending items. No agenda items were considered. The board will reconvene on June 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Residents are directed to the city website for future dates.

The Fraser Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for May 2025 was cancelled because no business was submitted. No agenda items were considered or decided. The next meeting is set for June 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

City Council

The Fraser City Council is holding a special meeting with standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, agenda approval, and citizen participation. The meeting includes a closed‑session session to develop strategy for negotiating a collective bargaining agreement. The council will adjourn after these items are addressed.

• Closed session – strategy session connected with the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement
• Citizen participation – opportunity for public comments

The council approved the special meeting agenda unanimously. A motion passed to enter closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy. The council then adjourned the meeting by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The City of Fraser Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for May 2025 was cancelled because no business was presented. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is set for Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Residents are directed to the city website for updates.

The Fraser Zoning Board of Appeals cancelled its May 2025 meeting because there were no items to consider. No decisions, approvals, or denials were made. The next meeting is set for Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will meet for a special session. The primary purpose of the meeting is a closed session to discuss strategy regarding the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.

• Closed session for collective bargaining agreement negotiation strategy

The council unanimously approved the special meeting agenda. A motion to enter a closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy was passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned with six votes in favor and one member absent.

• Approved Special Meeting Agenda (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Entered closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Adjourned the special meeting (6 ayes, 0 nays; Sutherland absent)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a budget workshop. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026.

• Discussion of Proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget

The council excused Councilmember Baranski, who was absent, with a unanimous vote. The workshop agenda was approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Excused absent Councilmember Baranski (6-0)
• Approved workshop agenda as presented (6-0)
• Adjourned the Budget Workshop (6-0)

City Council

The Fraser City Council will meet in a closed session to hold a strategy session related to negotiating a collective bargaining agreement. No other agenda items involve votes or public hearings. The meeting follows standard procedural items such as call to order and approval of the agenda.

• Closed session: strategy session for collective bargaining agreement negotiation

The council excused Councilmember Baranski and approved the special meeting agenda. A closed session was entered to discuss collective bargaining strategy and later exited. The meeting was then adjourned. No policy or budget decisions were made.

• Excused Councilmember Baranski (6-0)
• Approved special meeting agenda (6-0)
• Entered closed session on collective bargaining strategy (6-0)
• Exited closed session (6-0)
• Adjourned the special meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a budget workshop. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget.

• Discussion of Proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget

The council excused Councilmember Baranski from the meeting. The workshop agenda was approved as presented. The budget workshop was adjourned. All three motions passed with six ayes and no votes against.

• Excused Councilmember Baranski (motion by Lesich, supported by Schornak) – passed (6 ayes)
• Approved workshop agenda (motion by Stein, supported by O’Dell) – passed (6 ayes)
• Adjourned budget workshop (motion by Lesich, supported by Schornak) – passed (6 ayes)

City Council

The Fraser City Council will convene a special meeting on April 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, approval of agenda, and citizen participation. A closed‑session strategy discussion will be held concerning the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement. No other business is listed.

• Closed session: strategy session on collective bargaining agreement

The council excused absent member Baranski, approved the special meeting agenda, and voted to enter a closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy, later exiting that session. The meeting was then adjourned. All motions passed unanimously.

• Excused Councilmember Baranski (Ayes: Lesich, O’Dell, Perry, Schornak, Stein, Sutherland)
• Approved Special Meeting Agenda as presented (Ayes: Lesich, O’Dell, Perry, Schornak, Stein, Sutherland)
• Entered closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy (Ayes: Lesich, O’Dell, Perry, Schornak, Stein, Sutherland)
• Exited closed session (Ayes: Lesich, O’Dell, Perry, Schornak, Stein, Sutherland)
• Adjourned the special meeting (Ayes: Lesich, O’Dell, Perry, Schornak, Stein, Sutherland)

City Council

The City Council will present and hold a public hearing for the FY 2025-2026 budget. The body is also considering bond sales for industrial park roads and various road certifications.

• Resolution 2025-006 to authorize sale of bonds for Industrial Park Roads Special Assessment District
• FY 2025-2026 Budget Presentation and Public Hearing
• Certification/Decertification of Fraser Drive, Toulouse Avenue, Luxemburg Avenue, and Gladys Street
• Award of Senior Activities Center Roof Top Unit Replacement
• Steffens Park Tennis and Pickleball Court Reconstruction Proposal

The council approved a resolution authorizing the sale of bonds to fund the Industrial Park Roads Special Assessment District. It also adopted several road certification resolutions, approved contracts for senior center HVAC replacement and Steffens Park tennis court improvements, increased senior housing rents, and consolidated city election precincts from seven to five. Additional actions included approving a municipal finance advisor agreement, establishing a library subcommittee, and authorizing other service contracts.

• Approved Resolution 2025-006 authorizing bond sale for Industrial Park Roads SAD (7-0)
• Approved Municipal Finance Advisor Agreement with Bendzinski & Co (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-007 – Fraser Drive Certification (7-0)
• Awarded Senior Activities Center roof top unit replacement contract to Eastside Mechanical, total authorization up to $157,500 (7-0)
• Awarded Steffens Park tennis court improvements contract to Asphalt Specialists, LLC, total authorization up to $434,354 (7-0)
• Approved senior housing rent and maintenance fee increase of $20 each (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 395 consolidating city election precincts from 7 to 5 (7-0)
• Approved Building Department services contract with McKenna (6-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and presentation for the FY 2025-2026 budget. The body will also consider bond sales for industrial park roads and various road certifications.

• Resolution 2025-006 to authorize sale of bonds for Industrial Park Roads Special Assessment District
• FY 2025-2026 Budget Presentation and Public Hearing
• Certification/Decertification of Fraser Drive, Toulouse Avenue, Luxemburg Avenue, and Gladys Street
• Award of Senior Activities Center Roof Top Unit Replacement
• Steffens Park Tennis and Pickleball Court Reconstruction Proposal

The Fraser City Council authorized a bond sale for the Industrial Park Roads Special Assessment District and approved a municipal finance advisor agreement with Bendzinski & Co. It also adopted several road certification resolutions, awarded contracts for senior center HVAC and Steffens Park tennis court upgrades, increased senior housing fees, consolidated election precincts, and created a library renovation subcommittee.

• Approved Resolution 2025-006 authorizing bond sale for Industrial Park Roads SAD (7-0)
• Approved Municipal Finance Advisor Agreement with Bendzinski & Co. (7-0)
• Adopted road certification/decertification resolutions for Fraser Drive, Toulouse Ave, Luxemburg Ave, and Gladys St (7-0 each)
• Awarded Senior Activities Center RTU replacement contract to Eastside Mechanical, total up to $157,500 (7-0)
• Awarded Steffens Park tennis court improvement contract to Asphalt Specialists, LLC, total up to $434,354 (7-0)
• Approved $20 increase to senior housing rent and $20 increase to maintenance fee (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 395 consolidating city election precincts from 7 to 5 (7-0)
• Established Library Renovation and Expansion Subcommittee; first motion passed 6-1, second motion passed 7-0

Historical Commission

The Fraser Historical Commission will approve its agenda and March minutes, hear a city liaison report on building maintenance, and continue planning for the city’s 150th anniversary celebration. Commissioners discussed fundraising with Adrenaline, a $1,500 estimate for light‑post banners, and options for fiberglass bases for Open House signs. The meeting also included brief commission reports on recent sales, museum visits, and grant activities.

• Light‑post banner cost estimated at $1,500; ordering will wait for sponsorship funds
• Adrenaline fundraising program – need to decide check handling and online donation method
• 150th anniversary celebration tasks: t‑shirt contest (entries due April 1), coloring pages, sponsorship letters, shuttle‑bus overflow parking at St. Pio
• Fiberglass base prices for Open House signs researched; further info to be sought from City Clerk and printer
• Operating supplies expenditures for the quarter total $68.68, with $156.58 remaining in the $500 budget

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to discuss preparations for the city's 150th anniversary celebration. The body will review fundraising efforts and the establishment of an anniversary account.

• Discussion of 150th Anniversary Account
• Adrenaline Fundraising updates
• Anniversary Celebration planning
• Review of fiberglass bases for Open House signs
• Review of April 6 Open House

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Fraser Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled due to lack of business. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is set for Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Residents are advised to check the city website for updates.

The Fraser Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for April 3, 2025 was cancelled due to lack of business. No agenda items were considered or decided. The next meeting is set for May 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Residents are advised to check the city website for updates.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for April 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled because there was no business. Residents are directed to check the city website for future meeting dates. The next meeting is set for May 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

• Meeting cancellation – no agenda items

The Fraser Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for April 3, 2025 was cancelled because there was no business to discuss. No decisions were made. The next meeting is set for May 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding text amendments for driveway expansions. This follows a previous attempt to approve these amendments that failed due to concerns over public notice.

• Public hearing on Driveway Expansion Text Amendments

The Planning Commission approved forwarding the proposed driveway expansion text amendments to the City Council, adding stipulations on horseshoe drives, impervious surface limits, permit exemptions, and parking surface requirements. The motion passed with six votes in favor and one against. The commission also approved its agenda, the March 5 minutes, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded driveway expansion text amendment changes to City Council with stipulations (Ayes: Czarnecki, Farina, Keil, Meyer, Tuller, Warunek; Nays: Barr)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:36 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a motion to hold another public hearing on the driveway expansion text amendments, with notice to be published in the Fraser Chronicle and the Macomb Daily. The commission will also review proposed ordinance changes that add driveway definitions, dimension requirements, and impervious‑surface limits for residential districts. A grant‑funded sidewalk gap project was presented for discussion.

• Motion to schedule a new public hearing on driveway expansion text amendments, requiring notice in the Fraser Chronicle and Macomb Daily
• Proposed amendment to Sec. 32‑92(10) adding driveway dimension requirements and design standards
• Proposed amendment to Sec. 32‑122(4) adding impervious surface maximums for one‑family residential districts
• Presentation of the sidewalk gap project funded by SEMCOG’s Complete Streets and Corridor Safety Planning grant
• Approval of Special Land Use 25‑01 (Fraser Tire) with conditions on indoor work and outdoor storage

The commission approved the agenda and the March 5 minutes. It voted to forward the driveway expansion text amendment changes to the City Council with specific stipulations on horseshoe drives, impervious surface limits, and parking surfacing. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Forwarded driveway expansion text amendments to City Council (6-1)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Recreation Commission

The Fraser Recreation Commission will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 11 meeting. It will receive reports from volunteer groups, including the Fraser First Booster Club and the Fraser Beautification Club, and an administration report covering upcoming events such as the Marshmallow Drop and Let’s Go Fly A Kite. The commission will also discuss citizen participation and member reports before adjourning.

• Approval of agenda – April 1, 2025
• Approval of minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting
• Volunteer Group Reports – Fraser First Booster Club (Weave Peace project at Steffens Park, fundraiser at Ram’s Horn)
• Volunteer Group Reports – Fraser Beautification Club (meeting at Ram’s Horn, shamrock signage, flower relocation)
• Administration Report – updates on Marshmallow Drop, Let’s Go Fly A Kite, Big Bounce America, Vendor Show

The commission voted to excuse absent members Rice, Walker, and Rastelli from the meeting. They approved the meeting agenda as presented. They approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

• Excused members Rice, Walker, Rastelli (4-0)
• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:43 p.m. (4-0)

Recreation Commission

The Fraser Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, hear volunteer group reports from the Fraser First Booster Club and the Fraser Beautification Club, receive an administration report covering the Marshmallow Drop, Let’s Go Fly A Kite, Big Bounce America, and a vendor show update, and discuss citizen participation and member reports. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Volunteer Group Reports – Fraser First Booster Club
• Volunteer Group Reports – Fraser Beautification Club
• Administration Report – Marshmallow Drop, Let’s Go Fly A Kite, Big Bounce America, Vendor Show Update
• Citizen Participation discussion
• Commission Member Reports

The Recreation Commission voted to excuse absent members Rice, Walker, and Rastelli. The agenda for the April 1 meeting was approved. The minutes from the March 11 meeting were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.

• Excused members Rice, Walker, Rastelli (4-0)
• Approved April 1 agenda (4-0)
• Approved March 11 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:43 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The Fraser City Council will consider nominating the Baumgartner House to the National Register of Historic Places, awarding a contract for Steffens Park roof replacement, and reviewing a Building Department services agreement.

• Nomination of Baumgartner House to National Register of Historic Places
• Steffens Park Gazebo Roof Replacement
• McKenna Building Department Services Contract
• Steffens Park Design Services Request for Proposals
• General Fund Unrestricted Fund Balance Policy

City Council

The Fraser City Council will discuss several new business items, including a nomination of the Baumgartner House for the National Register of Historic Places, a contract for Building Department services with McKenna, a policy on the General Fund unrestricted balance, and two projects for Steffens Park—a gazebo roof replacement and a design services request for proposals. These items will be presented for council consideration and possible action.

• Nomination of Baumgartner House to National Register of Historic Places
• McKenna Building Department Services Contract
• General Fund Unrestricted Fund Balance Policy
• Steffens Park Gazebo Roof Replacement
• Steffens Park Design Services Request for Proposals

Recreation Commission

The Fraser Recreation Commission will discuss adopting a recreation management software, with options such as CivicPlus Rec at $7,500 for the first year and $3,500 for the second year. Commissioners will consider how to fund the software—whether from the programming budget or a separate line item. The meeting also includes a Fraser Sidewalk Gap Q&A, volunteer group updates, and upcoming event planning.

• Review of recreation software options (CivicPlus Rec $7,500 first year, $3,500 second year)
• Discussion of funding source for the software (programming budget vs separate line item)
• Fraser Sidewalk Gap Questions & Answers
• Volunteer report: Fraser First Booster Club fundraiser tickets $55 each
• Marshmallow Drop event scheduled for April 12

Recreation Commission

The commission will hold its regular meeting to discuss a sidewalk gap Q&A, hear reports from volunteer groups and the administration, and consider upcoming events and programs. No formal actions or approvals are listed on the agenda.

• Fraser Sidewalk Gap Questions & Answers
• Volunteer Group Reports – Fraser First Booster Club and Fraser Beautification Club
• Administration Report – Senior Activity Center, Marshmallow Drops, Skyhawks
• Citizen Participation
• Commission Member Reports

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding variance requests for De-Cal Mechanical. The applicant is seeking to reduce required parking spaces and decrease the required width of the parking lot entrance.

• ZBA 25-01: Request to reduce minimum off-street parking from 26 to 20 spaces at 16945 Masonic Boulevard
• ZBA 25-01: Request to reduce combined ingress/egress access width from 30 feet to 22 feet at 16945 Masonic Boulevard

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission will review the postponed site plan SP 24-07 for duplex condominiums at 33420 Utica Road. The agenda also includes a public hearing for SLU 25-01 Fraser Tire at 32314 Utica Road, discussion of driveway expansion text amendments, and a discussion of the Sidewalk Gap Project. No other decisions are listed.

• SP 24-07 – Duplex Condominiums, 33420 Utica Road (postponed to this meeting)
• SLU 25-01 – Fraser Tire public hearing, 32314 Utica Road
• Driveway Expansion Text Amendments – public hearing scheduled
• Sidewalk Gap Project – discussion
• General public communication on non‑agenda items

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a special land use request for Fraser Tire and proposed text amendments for driveway expansions. The body will also review site plans for duplex condominiums and a strip mall.

• Public hearing for SLU 25-01, 32314 Utica Road – Fraser Tire
• Public hearing for Driveway Expansion Text Amendments
• Site plan review for SP 24-07, 33420 Utica Road - Duplex Condominiums
• Site plan review for SP 24-08, 17689 Masonic Blvd - Strip Mall
• Discussion regarding the Sidewalk Gap Project

Historical Commission

The Fraser Historical Commission approved its agenda and minutes, reviewed unfinished business, and reported a decline in 2024 donations to $4,855.79 from $6,804.90 in 2023. Commissioners adopted a partnership with Adrenaline Fundraising to run an email and social‑media campaign, with 80% of the proceeds earmarked for museum and grounds upkeep. Additional items included grant planning with the Macomb County Heritage Alliance and preparations for the 150th‑anniversary celebration.

• Motion passed to use Adrenaline Fundraising for an email/social‑media campaign; commission will receive 80% of profits, Adrenaline 20%
• 2024 donations and sales totaled $4,855.79, a drop of nearly $2,000 from 2023's $6,804.90
• Discussion of Macomb County Heritage Alliance grant application and possible borrowing of historic items for the anniversary
• Anniversary celebration planning: full‑color light‑post banners, $50 Amazon gift card prize, and $100 additional prize funding ($75, $50, $25 for 1st‑3rd places)
• Purchase of computer, scanner, and mouse for digitizing museum photos; scanning of military and education binders underway

Historical Commission

The Fraser Historical Commission approved an Adrenaline Fundraising email and social‑media campaign, directing 80% of the proceeds to museum and grounds upkeep. Commissioners also adopted prize amounts for a T‑shirt design contest, offering a $75 first prize, $50 second, and $25 third. The meeting reviewed 2024 donations of $4,855.79, down from 2023, and discussed the Macomb County Heritage Alliance grant and a full‑color light‑post banner for downtown and the museum.

• Approved Adrenaline Fundraising email/social‑media campaign; commission receives 80% of profits, Adrenaline takes 20%
• Adopted T‑shirt design contest prizes: $75 first, $50 second, $25 third, plus a $50 Amazon gift card
• Reported 2024 donations total $4,855.79, a decrease from $6,804.90 in 2023
• Discussed preparation of a Macomb County Heritage Alliance grant application and potential borrowing of historic items
• Preferred full‑color light‑post banner design; to be placed downtown and at the museum pending price quotes

City Council

The Fraser City Council will consider appointing members to the Board of Review and Zoning Board of Appeals, approve the date for the FY 2025-2026 budget public hearing, and award a contract for water system repairs. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a poverty exemption policy.

• Approve 2025 Fireworks Proposal
• Approve Resolution 2025-004 MDOT FY2025 State Earmark for Industrial Park Roads
• Board Appointments: Board of Review, Zoning Board of Appeals, Recreation Commission
• 2025 Poverty Exemption Policy and Application public hearing
• Water System CDSMI Grant - Additional Locations

City Council

The Fraser City Council will hold a budget workshop immediately after its regular meeting on February 13, 2025. The agenda calls for a pre‑planning discussion of the budget, allocating roughly 20 minutes each to finance, the Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Department of Public Works (DPW), and general budget items. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed; the meeting is for discussion and planning purposes.

• Budget pre‑planning discussion – finance
• Budget pre‑planning discussion – Department of Public Safety (DPS)
• Budget pre‑planning discussion – Department of Public Works (DPW)
• Budget pre‑planning discussion – general budget items

City Council

The Fraser City Council meeting will consider several items on the consent agenda, including approval of minutes, a budget hearing date, and a fireworks proposal. New business includes board appointments, a poverty exemption policy, and multiple contract and staffing requests. The council will vote on a resolution to issue bonds for industrial road improvements in the Assessment District and on a resolution affirming the Industrial Road Special Assessment Tax Roll.

• Resolution 2025-002: Intent to issue bonds for industrial road upgrades in the Assessment District
• Resolution 2025-001: Affirm Industrial Road Special Assessment District Tax Roll
• Residential Cross Connection Inspection Contract Renewal – HydroCorp
• Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Program Contract Award to Luigi Ferdinandi & Sons
• DPW Parking Lot Construction Change Order

City Council

The Fraser City Council meeting on February 13, 2025 is a budget workshop that follows the regular council meeting. Council members will hold a budget pre‑planning discussion, allocating about 20 minutes each to finance, the Department of Public Safety (DPS), the Department of Public Works (DPW), and general budget items. No formal approvals or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Budget pre‑planning discussion – finance (approximately 20 minutes)
• Budget pre‑planning discussion – Department of Public Safety (DPS) (approximately 20 minutes)
• Budget pre‑planning discussion – Department of Public Works (DPW) (approximately 20 minutes)
• Budget pre‑planning discussion – general budget items (approximately 20 minutes)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Fraser Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for February 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. was cancelled because there was no business to consider. Residents are directed to check the city website for future meeting dates.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for February 6, 2025, has been cancelled due to lack of business.

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission will consider a site‑plan amendment (SP 25‑01) for an additional commercial driveway at 16945 Masonic Boulevard for De‑Cal Mechanical Renovation. The commission will also discuss text amendments related to a driveway expansion. Routine items such as approval of the agenda and minutes will be handled as well.

• Review and possible approval of site‑plan amendment SP 25‑01 for De‑Cal Mechanical Renovation, 16945 Masonic Blvd (commercial driveway)
• Discussion of driveway expansion text amendments (unfinished business)
• Approval of agenda and minutes for the February 5, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The commission will review the site‑plan amendment (SP 25‑01) for De‑Cal Mechanical Renovation at 16945 Masonic Boulevard, which proposes an additional commercial driveway. Commissioners will also discuss text amendments related to a driveway expansion from a prior meeting. The remainder of the agenda consists of routine approvals, reports and public comments.

• Review and decision on site‑plan amendment SP 25‑01 for De‑Cal Mechanical Renovation, 16945 Masonic Blvd – commercial driveway
• Discussion of driveway expansion text amendments (unfinished business)
• Approval of agenda for February 5 2025
• Approval of minutes from the January 13 2025 meeting
• Monthly report presentation for January 2025

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will receive reports from volunteer groups and administration. Discussion items include Family Fun Night, the Senior Activity Center, and recreation software.

• Fraser First Booster Club report
• Fraser Beautification Club report
• Family Fun Night administration report
• Senior Activity Center administration report
• Recreation software administration report

Recreation Commission

The Fraser Recreation Commission will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting. It will receive volunteer group reports from the Fraser First Booster Club and the Fraser Beautification Club. The commission will also hear administration reports on Family Fun Night, the Senior Activity Center, The Coloring Wall, and recreation software. Additional items include citizen participation and commission member reports.

• Volunteer Group Report – Fraser First Booster Club
• Volunteer Group Report – Fraser Beautification Club
• Administration Report – Family Fun Night
• Administration Report – Senior Activity Center
• Administration Report – The Coloring Wall

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Fraser Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on variance request ZBA‑24‑08 to allow aluminum plank and ALPOLIC aluminum composite façade materials at 18377 East 14 Mile Road, where only brick or stone are permitted. The board will also consider a postponed illumination variance (ZBA‑24‑07) for Mister Car Wash at 34625 and 34835 Utica Road. Additional agenda items include an interview for ZBA membership, election of officers, and a presentation of the 2024 Annual Planning and Zoning Report with the 2025 work plan.

• ZBA‑24‑08 variance: exterior façade materials at 18377 East 14 Mile Road – aluminum plank system with wood finish and ALPOLIC aluminum composite material
• Postponed ZBA‑24‑07 variance: foot‑candle illumination limits for Mister Car Wash at 34625 and 34835 Utica Road
• Interview of Scott Wahl for ZBA membership
• Election of ZBA officers
• 2024 Annual Planning and Zoning Report and 2025 Work Plan presentation

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Fraser Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on variance request ZBA 24-08 for the Power Solutions property at 18377 East 14 Mile Road, seeking approval to use an aluminum plank system with a wood finish and Alpolic aluminum composite material instead of the required brick or stone. The board will also interview Scott Wahl for membership, elect officers, and review the 2024 Annual Planning and Zoning Report with the 2025 work plan. A previously postponed variance case for Mister Car Wash at 34625 and 34835 Utica Road (foot‑candle illumination) remains on the agenda.

• ZBA 24-08 variance: exterior façade materials at 18377 E 14 Mile Rd
• Interview of Scott Wahl for ZBA membership
• Election of ZBA officers
• Review of 2024 Annual Planning and Zoning Report and 2025 work plan
• Postponed ZBA 24-07 variance for Mister Car Wash at 34625 & 34835 Utica Rd (foot‑candle illumination)

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission will consider three site‑plan applications: a site‑plan amendment for Mr. Car Wash at 34625 Utica Road (SP 24‑04), a duplex condominium project at 33420 Utica Road (SP 24‑07), and a strip‑mall project at 17689 Masonic Blvd (SP 24‑08). The commission will also discuss driveway‑expansion text amendments and conduct routine reports and public communication on non‑agenda items.

• SP 24‑04 – Site‑plan amendment for Mr. Car Wash, 34625 Utica Road
• SP 24‑07 – Duplex condominiums site plan, 33420 Utica Road
• SP 24‑08 – Strip‑mall site plan, 17689 Masonic Blvd
• Discussion of driveway‑expansion text amendments
• Election of Planning Commission officers

Planning Commission

The Fraser Planning Commission approved a Special Land Use for Mister Car Wash at 34625 Utica Road and adopted the Site Plan #24-04 for the same property with several conditions. The commission also approved the 2025 calendar of meeting dates and discussed a Driveway Expansion Text Amendment to be revisited later. Additional new business items included the election of officers and the annual planning report.

• Approval of Site Plan #24-04 – Mr. Car Wash, 34625 Utica Road, with conditions: lot splits, cross‑access parking easement with Meijer (34835 Utica), lighting variance or photometric plan, EIFS approved, additional tree, bike rack, no loading area required
• Approval of Special Land Use #24-02 for Mister Car Wash at 34625 Utica Road meeting all eight required standards
• Adoption of the 2025 regular meeting dates for the Planning Commission
• Discussion of Driveway Expansion Text Amendments to be analyzed and presented at a future meeting
• Election of Planning Commission officers

City Council

The Fraser City Council will consider awarding a contract for sanitary sewer rehabilitation and approve budget amendments for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also includes a public hearing on CDBG funding and the Industrial Roads special assessment tax roll.

• Award 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract
• Approve FY 2024-2025 Budget Amendments
• Public Hearing for CDBG Funding
• Public Hearing for Industrial Roads Special Assessment Tax Roll
• Resolution to issue bonds for Industrial Roads

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding CDBG funding and the Industrial Roads Special Assessment Tax Roll. The body will also consider budget amendments and a contract for sanitary sewer rehabilitation.

• Public Hearing for CDBG Funding
• Public Hearing for Industrial Roads Special Assessment Tax Roll
• Resolution 2025-002 regarding intent to issue bonds for Industrial Roads
• 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Contract Award
• FY 2024-2025 Budget Amendments

Recreation Commission

The Fraser Recreation Commission will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting. It will interview two candidates for commission seats, Julie Rastelli and Natalyn Pieprzyk. Volunteer groups will give reports, and the commission will approve a contract for Big Bounce America to return for five live dates in May.

• Approval of agenda for the January 7, 2025 meeting
• Approval of minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting
• Interview of commission candidates Julie Rastelli and Natalyn Pieprzyk
• Volunteer reports from Fraser First Booster Club and Fraser Beautification Club
• Contract approval for Big Bounce America for May 17‑18 and May 23‑25

Recreation Commission

The Fraser Recreation Commission will interview two candidates, Julie Rastelli and Natalyn Pieprzyk, for commission seats. The meeting includes volunteer group reports from the Fraser First Booster Club and the Fraser Beautification Club and an administration report recapping recent events such as Christmas in Fraser and Painting with a Twist. The commission also notes upcoming activities, including the Escape Breakout Room on Jan 25, Family Fun Night on Feb 15, and the Big Bounce America contract for five live dates in May.

• Interview of candidates Julie Rastelli and Natalyn Pieprzyk for commission seats
• Volunteer reports from Fraser First Booster Club and Fraser Beautification Club
• Administration recap of Christmas in Fraser (Dec 7, 5:30‑7:30 p.m.) and Painting with a Twist ($20‑$24 per person, 75‑person limit)
• Escape Breakout Room scheduled for Jan 25, 7:00‑8:00 p.m. at 7300 Miller, Warren, MI (call (586) 359‑6944)
• Contract finalized for Big Bounce America to return for five live dates: May 17‑18 and May 23‑25