Garden City public meetings in 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Garden City Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for December 17, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for January 28, 2026.

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss action items including concrete change orders for the fire station. The body will also review the November 2025 financial report and minutes from previous meetings.

• Fire Station Concrete Change Orders
• City Financial Report for November 2025
• Closed session regarding Poma, et al vs. City of Garden City litigation

The Garden City Council approved change orders for fire station concrete work with Barrientos Contracting of Romulus for $30,909. The motion passed unanimously (7‑0). The council also entered a closed session to consult an attorney about the pending Poma litigation and later returned to open session before adjourning.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Accepted consent agenda, including minutes and reports (7-0)
• Approved fire station concrete change orders $30,909 with Barrientos Contracting (7-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss litigation strategy in Poma et al v. City (7-0)
• Returned to open session (7-0)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Garden City Planning Commission scheduled for December 11, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The Garden City City Council meeting will approve a consent agenda that includes several prior meeting minutes and a city invoice report. Council members will vote on reappointments for multiple boards and commissions, each with terms ending 12/31/28. Action items on the agenda are the 2024‑2025 Sidewalk Program Special Assessment, the 2026 Wayne County Annual Road Permits, and the Radcliff Restroom Renovation project.

• Approve Regular Council Meeting Minutes of 11/17/25
• Reappoint Ken Hines to Board of Review (term expires 12/31/28)
• 2024‑2025 Sidewalk Program Special Assessment
• 2026 Wayne County Annual Road Permits
• Radcliff Restroom Renovation

The Garden City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, which included several board reappointments. It confirmed the 2024‑2025 Sidewalk Program Special Assessment Roll #4240 and authorized Wayne County permits for 2026. The council also approved a $302,250 bid for the Radcliff Center restroom renovation and reappointed Eric Walls to the Planning Commission.

• Approved agenda (Item #25‑12‑203) – 7‑0 unanimous
• Accepted consent agenda items and board reappointments (Item #25‑12‑204) – 7‑0 unanimous
• Approved Sidewalk Program Special Assessment Roll #4240 (Item #25‑12‑205) – 7‑0 unanimous
• Authorized execution of 2026 Wayne County permits (Item #25‑12‑206) – 7‑0 unanimous
• Approved $302,250 bid for Radcliff Center restroom renovation (Item #25‑12‑207) – 7‑0 unanimous
• Reappointed Eric Walls to Planning Commission (Item #25‑12‑209) – 7‑0 unanimous

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority Board will vote to approve the regular DDA minutes from October 21, 2025. It will also accept the revenue and expenditure reports and the finance reports listed for November 2025. The board will consider the proposed 2026 DDA meeting schedule and hear the director’s report on upcoming projects and events.

• Approve regular DDA minutes of October 21, 2025
• Accept revenue & expenditure reports listed for November 2025
• Accept finance reports listed for November 2025
• Review and set the 2026 DDA meeting schedule
• Director report: Powerwash at Commons; Parking Lot Island @ NW; Michigan Downtown Association annual conference November 6‑7, 2025

The Downtown Development Authority Board approved the meeting agenda by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved the consent agenda items—including the October 21, 2025 regular meeting minutes and the October 20, 2025 revenue, expenditure, and finance reports—also by 5‑0. Finally, the board adopted the 2026 DDA meeting schedule with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items: regular meeting minutes, revenue & expenditure report, finance report (5-0)
• Approved 2026 DDA meeting schedule (5-0)

City Council

The Garden City City Council meeting on November 17, 2025 includes a proposal to amend the agreement with McKenna and Associates Inc., increasing the annual “not‑to‑exceed” professional fee from $60,000 to $75,000. The council will also consider the 2026 City Council schedule and a Wayne County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) agreement. Additional agenda items cover routine approvals of minutes, invoices, and a Downtown Development Authority informational session.

• McKenna and Associates Inc. fee adjustment – increase annual limit to $75,000
• Wayne County CDBG Agreement – P/R
• 2026 City Council schedule
• Consent agenda: approval of November 3, 2025 minutes and October 2025 financial reports
• Downtown Development Authority – annual informational session

The council approved the amended meeting agenda and accepted the consent agenda, which included the November 3 minutes and October financial reports. It recommended amending the fee schedule with McKenna and Associates to raise the annual not‑to‑exceed amount to $75,000. The 2026 council meeting schedule was approved, and a $304,509.23 agreement with Wayne County for restroom renovations at the Radcliff Center was adopted.

• Approved agenda as amended (6-0)
• Accepted consent agenda, including November 3 minutes and October reports (6-0)
• Recommended amendment to McKenna and Associates fee schedule, increasing limit to $75,000 (5-1)
• Approved 2026 City Council schedule (6-0)
• Approved $304,509.23 Wayne County CDBG agreement for Radcliff Center restroom renovation (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Garden City Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on two special land use applications: an agricultural production use on two vacant lots east of Garden Avenue south of Hennepin Avenue in the R‑1 zone, and a gas station with a convenience store and drive‑thru restaurant at 31406 Ford Road in the C‑3 zone. The commission will discuss and vote on approval, conditional approval, denial, or tabling of each request. The agenda also includes review and approval of the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Special land use and site plan for agricultural production on two vacant lots east of Garden Ave south of Hennepin Ave (R‑1 One Family Residential zone)
• Special land use and site plan for a gas station, convenience store, and drive‑thru restaurant at 31406 Ford Road (C‑3 General Business zone)
• Review and approval of the proposed 2026 meeting schedule

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the August 14 minutes. It denied a special land use request for agricultural production on two vacant lots on Garden Avenue. It approved a special land use and site plan for a gas station, convenience store, and drive‑through restaurant at 31406 Ford Road, subject to several conditions, and adopted the 2026 commission schedule.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved August 14 minutes (5-0)
• Denied agricultural special land use on Garden Ave (3-2)
• Tabled site plan for the denied agricultural lots (5-0)
• Approved gas station special land use at 31406 Ford Rd (5-0)
• Approved site plan for 31406 Ford Rd (5-0)
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission schedule (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Garden City Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special public hearing on November 5, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 6000 Middlebelt Road. The hearing will consider a proposal to convert the existing car wash at 28016 Ford Road into an oil‑change facility. The applicant is requesting four variances from Zoning Ordinance Sec. 154.137 concerning lot area, lot width, building orientation, and driveway setback. The board will receive public comments before any decision is made.

• Variance request for a 7,856 SF lot‑area reduction (required 20,000 SF) at 28016 Ford Rd.
• Variance request for a 58‑ft lot‑width reduction (required 150 ft) at the same site.
• Variance request to allow building orientation with open service bays facing Ford Rd.
• Variance request for a 25‑ft driveway‑setback reduction from the required 25 ft.
• Public hearing scheduled for Nov 5, 2025, 6:30 p.m. at Council Chambers, 6000 Middlebelt Rd.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request for four dimensional variances. The request concerns the redevelopment of an existing structure for use as an automobile repair business.

• PPZ25-0008: Request for four dimensional variances at 28016 Ford Rd

City Council

The Garden City City Council will hold a special workshop on November 3, 2025 to discuss the city's rental registration program and enforcement of related ordinances. Council members will consider how to implement or modify the rental registration process. No vote is noted in the agenda; the item is listed for discussion only.

• Discussion of rental registration and ordinance enforcement

The council held a workshop on November 3, 2025 to discuss rental registration, overlay ordinances, and blight enforcement. City Manager Gibbons presented information on current blight ordinances, rental overlay options, and a proposed Administrative Hearings Bureau. No public comments were received and no actions or votes were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss action items including a carpentry contract for the fire station and purchases for Dance Express. The body is also considering an amendment to the Parks & Recreation fee schedule.

• Fire Station Bid Pack 1 – Carpentry Contract
• City Fee Schedule Amendment – Parks & Recreation
• Annual Dance Express Candy Fundraiser Purchase
• Annual Dance Express Costume Purchase

The Garden City Council unanimously approved the agenda and consent agenda. It awarded a carpentry, time‑and‑materials contract to Multi Construction Services for the fire station renovation, not to exceed $75,000. Additional unanimous approvals included a $12,957 candy purchase, an $18,114.50 costume invoice, a Parks & Recreation fee‑schedule amendment, and a youth‑assistance intergovernmental agreement.

• Approved agenda as presented (7‑0)
• Accepted consent agenda (7‑0)
• Awarded fire station carpentry contract to Multi Construction Services, up to $75,000 (7‑0)
• Approved $12,957 candy purchase from World's Finest Chocolate (7‑0)
• Authorized $18,114.50 costume invoice to Weissman Costumes (7‑0)
• Amended Parks & Recreation fee schedule (7‑0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement for Youth Assistance Program with Wayne County (7‑0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review an update on the drop‑in/punch‑card program and consider a recommendation to revise its fee schedule. No other agenda items require a vote. The meeting also includes standard reports and public comment periods.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of September 30, 2025 minutes
• Drop‑In/Punch Card program update (old business)
• Fee schedule recommendation (new business)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Garden City Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for October 22, 2025, was cancelled. The next meeting is set for November 5, 2025.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of agenda items
• Next meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025

Downtown Development Authority

The Garden City Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve consent agenda items, including regular minutes and financial reports, and to consider a business incentive grant for 5905 Middlebelt Road.

• Approval of DDA minutes from August 27, 2025
• Acceptance of September 2025 revenue and finance reports
• Business Incentive Grant #25-001 for 5905 Middlebelt Road
• Agreement with English Garden for Christmas tree setup and storage
• Approval of 2026 Lucky Square event dates

The Downtown Development Authority board approved its regular agenda and consent items, including the August 27 minutes and September 2025 revenue, expense, and finance reports. It also approved several community grants and event funding, most notably a $7,000 Business Incentive Grant. All actions were adopted unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved regular agenda (7‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items: August 27 minutes, Sep 2025 revenue & expense report, Sep 2025 finance report (each 7‑0)
• Approved Business Incentive Grant #250-001 for $7,000.00 (7‑0)
• Approved Christmas Tree setup funding of $5,570.08 (7‑0)
• Approved Christmas Tree take‑down funding of $2,076.28 (7‑0)
• Approved 2026 Lucky Squirl dates (May 16, July 18, Sep 19) (7‑0)
• Approved 2026 Chili Cook‑Off community event date (Sep 26) (7‑0)
• Approved HomeTown Hero banners funding of $5,000.00 (7‑0)

City Council

The Garden City City Council will hold public hearings on a Mobile Food Vending Ordinance Amendment and the 2025 Neighborhood Stabilization Program Ordinance. Council members will vote on a revised fee schedule for mobile food vendor permits and fire inspections. Additional action items include approval of a road salt purchase, several fire‑station construction bids, and a special assessment for the 2024‑2025 sidewalk program.

• Mobile Food Vending Ordinance Amendment (public hearing and vote)
• 2025 Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Ordinance (public hearing and vote)
• City Fee Schedule – Mobile Food Vendor Permit & Fire Inspection Fee (vote)
• Road Salt Purchase (approval)
• Fire Station Bid Pack 1 – multiple trades (concrete, glazing, plumbing, siding, roofing, steel, masonry, garage doors) (approval)

The council approved an amendment to Chapter 111 of the Food and Drink Regulations. The amendment adds a noise limit of 60 decibels for mobile food vending units and prohibits food trucks from operating within 100 feet of a brick‑and‑mortar restaurant front door. The motion was moved by Councilmember Witt and supported by Councilmember Karafotis. No public comments were received during the brief public hearing.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Accepted consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved mobile food vending ordinance amendment adding noise and distance restrictions

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Garden City Planning Commission scheduled for October 9, 2025, has been cancelled due to lack of quorum.

City Council

The Garden City City Council will vote on a consent agenda and several action items, including METRO Act permits for Ripple Fiber Inc. and Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC, a contractor agreement for Radcliff Center Projects, and a road closure for the Santaland Parade. Additional items include a $17,993.40 lease agreement with Pitney Bowes for a postage meter and the sale of police department vehicles at auction. The meeting also schedules public hearings for a mobile food vending ordinance and a tax foreclosure property conveyance ordinance.

• Ripple Fiber Inc. – METRO Act Permit
• Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC – METRO Act Permit
• Radcliff Center Projects – Contractor Agreement
• Santaland Parade – Road Closure
• Pitney Bowes postage meter lease $17,993.40

The Garden City Council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda without opposition. It granted METRO Act Right‑of‑Way permits to Ripple Fiber Inc. and Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC, each contingent on a performance bond. The Council also approved a $20,482.83 contract (with a $5,000 contingency) for All Phases Ceiling and Carpentry on the Radcliff Center projects, authorized road closures for the November 29 Santaland Parade, and authorized posting a Parks and Recreation Director job opening.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved METRO Act Right‑of‑Way permit for Ripple Fiber Inc., contingent on bond (7-0)
• Approved METRO Act Right‑of‑Way permit for Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC, contingent on bond (7-0)
• Approved All Phases Ceiling and Carpentry contract for Radcliff Center projects, $20,482.83 plus $5,000 contingency (7-0)
• Approved road closures for the 2025 Santaland Parade (7-0)
• Approved posting of Parks and Recreation Director job opening (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Garden City Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss a fee schedule recommendation. It will also address items related to Florence Park Playground and membership options such as punch cards and drop‑in programs. No decisions are recorded yet; the agenda outlines these topics for consideration.

• Fee schedule recommendation
• Florence Park Playground
• Memberships, punch cards, drop‑in programs

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting scheduled for September 24, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The Garden City City Council will vote on an amendment to the adult-use marijuana establishment ordinance to permit curbside service at 32330 Ford Road. The meeting also includes a presentation of the Safe Streets 4 All Unified Safety Action Plan and several land‑use actions such as a lot split on Ford Road. Additional items are a police department vehicle auction and calls for public hearings on a mobile food vending ordinance and the 2025 Neighborhood Stabilization Program.

• Ordinance amendment (Section 124.74) to allow curbside service for adult-use marijuana shop at 32330 Ford Road
• Safe Streets 4 All Unified Safety Action Plan presentation
• Lot split request for 32000 Ford Road
• Police Department vehicle auction
• Mobile Food Vending Ordinance – call for public hearing

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It adopted an amendment to Section 124.74 (Q) allowing outdoor service at adult-use marijuana establishments. The Safe Streets for All Unified Safety Action Plan was also approved. Additional actions included lot splits, a postage‑meter lease, police vehicle sales, and scheduling public hearings for mobile food vending and a tax‑foreclosure ordinance.

• Approved meeting agenda (7‑0)
• Accepted consent agenda (7‑0)
• Approved marijuana ordinance amendment permitting outdoor service (7‑0)
• Approved Safe Streets for All Unified Safety Action Plan (7‑0)
• Approved lot split at 32000 Ford Rd (7‑0)
• Approved lease with Pitney Bowes for postage meter $17,993.40 (7‑0)
• Approved sale of police department vehicles via auction (7‑0)
• Called public hearing for Mobile Food Vending ordinance amendment (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Garden City Planning Commission scheduled for September 11, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider action items regarding MERS deferred compensation and the Radcliff Center HVAC Renovation Project contingency. The body will also review appointments for the Downtown Development Authority.

• Radcliff Center HVAC Renovation Project Contingency
• MERS Deferred Compensation
• Appointment of Jackie Perrydore to the Downtown Development Authority (term ending 12-31-28)
• Closed session to receive a legal opinion regarding Jacqueline McMaster, et al v. Wayne, County of. et al.

The council unanimously approved an additional $50,000 in contingency funds for the Radcliff Center HVAC renovation project. It also approved the addition of the MERS 457 Deferred Compensation Investment Plan for employees and appointed Jackie Perrydore to the Downtown Development Authority. The council moved to a closed session for a legal opinion, then returned to open session and agreed with the City Attorney’s written opinion.

• Approved $50,000 contingency for Radcliff Center HVAC renovation (7-0)
• Approved addition of MERS 457 Deferred Compensation Investment Plan (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Jackie Perrydore to Downtown Development Authority (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Accepted consent agenda (7-0)
• Moved to closed session to consider legal opinion (7-0)
• Returned to open session (7-0)
• Agreed with City Attorney's written legal opinion (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular meeting to discuss a presentation on tax-increment financing for the Folkert Building development and vote on consent agenda items including monthly revenue and finance reports. The board will also consider agreements with Al’s Asphalt Paving and OCG Companies LLC, and a special license application.

• Folkert Building development tax-increment financing presentation
• Approval of June and July 2025 revenue and expenditure reports
• Agreement with Al’s Asphalt Paving
• Agreement with OCG Companies LLC
• Special license application

The Downtown Development Authority board approved the agenda and regular meeting minutes. It adopted a Brownfield Redevelopment Agreement and an Interlocal Agreement with Wayne County to create a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) fund. The board also approved two construction bids and a special liquor‑license application.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved regular DDA minutes of May 20, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved finance reports for June and July 2025 (4-0)
• Approved Brownfield Redevelopment Agreement and Interlocal Agreement for TIF funding (4-0)
• Approved bid award to Al’s Asphalt Pavement, $22,300.00 (4-0)
• Approved bid award to OCG Companies LLC, $37,802.00 (4-0)
• Approved special license application for Chili Cook‑Off community event (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The regularly scheduled August 26, 2025 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The next meeting is set for September 30, 2025 at 6:30pm in the Garden City Council Chambers.

Downtown Development Authority

The Garden City Downtown Development Authority will discuss Tax Increment Financing for the Fokker Building Development. The board will also consider agreements with Al’s Asphalt Paving and OCG Companies LLC.

• Presentation on Fokker Building Development Tax Increment Financing
• Agreement with Al’s Asphalt Paving
• Agreement with OCG Companies LLC
• Special License Application
• Revenue and Expenditure reports for June and July 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding Phase 2 of the Folker Commons Planned Development. The body is also considering several contracts, including IT support and building inspection services, and a potential ordinance amendment for marijuana establishments.

• IT support contract renewal with Skynet Innovations for $146,616.00
• Public hearing for Folker Commons Planned Development – Phase 2
• Proposed ordinance amendment for Chapter 124.70 Adult Use Marijuana Establishment Authorization and Licensing
• Lot split request at 5907 & 5921 Middlebelt Road
• Contracts for Buccilli Group inspection services and a design firm for the GC Fire Station

The Garden City Council approved the agenda and consent agenda without dissent. It renewed the city’s technology support contract with Skynet Innovations for $146,616 and its Microsoft Office 365 licenses for $35,400. The council rezoned a 1.14‑acre parcel on Pardo Road from Central Business District to Planned Development, extended the Buccilli Group inspection services, purchased an ice‑rink compressor and installation services, and approved a lot split for 5907 and 5921 Middlebelt Road. All motions passed unanimously (7‑0).

• Approved agenda as presented (7‑0)
• Accepted consent agenda (7‑0)
• Approved Skynet Innovations support contract $146,616 (7‑0)
• Approved Microsoft Office 365 license renewal $35,400 (7‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.14‑acre site to Planned Development (7‑0)
• Extended Buccilli Group building inspection services to Dec 31 2026 (7‑0)
• Purchased ice‑rink compressor $23,582 and installation $10,559.50 (7‑0)
• Approved lot split for 5907 & 5921 Middlebelt Road (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request for special land use and site plan approval for a gas station, convenience store, and drive-thru restaurant. The body will also discuss a proposed zoning ordinance amendment regarding parking on residentially zoned lots.

• Special land use and site plan approval for 31406 Ford Road (gas station, convenience store, and drive-thru restaurant)
• Discussion of zoning ordinance amendment regarding parking on residentially zoned lots

The Planning Commission approved the meeting agenda and the July 10 minutes unanimously. It then recommended tabling both the special land use request and the site plan for a gas station and convenience store at 31406 Ford Road, each with numerous conditions. All votes were unanimous, and the meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved July 10 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended to table special land use approval for 31406 Ford Rd (4-0)
• Recommended to table site plan for 31406 Ford Rd (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to decide on a Fund Balance Policy and discuss a Food Truck Ordinance. The body will also review the July 2025 invoice report and previous meeting minutes.

• Action item: Fund Balance Policy
• Discussion: Food Truck Ordinance
• Review of City Invoice Report for July 2025

The Garden City Council approved the meeting agenda with a 7‑0 vote. It then accepted the consent agenda, which included approval of the July 21, 2025 regular and closed session minutes and the receipt of the July 2025 City Invoice Report, also unanimously. Finally, the council adopted the attached fund balance policy for the General Fund with a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved July 21, 2025 regular council meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved July 21, 2025 closed session minutes (7-0)
• Received and filed City Invoice Report for July 2025 (7-0)
• Adopted fund balance policy for General Fund (7-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss the 4th Quarter/End of Year Budget Report. The meeting includes updates on the Radcliff renovation and a preview of fall programs.

• Radcliff Renovation updates presentation by Erika Smith
• 4th Quarter/End of Year Budget Report
• Proposal for August Patio BBQ and Commissioner meet and greet

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting scheduled for July 23, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the sale of city-owned property on Arcola Street. Members will also consider zoning amendments, land use requests, and several contractor and lease agreements.

• Sale of vacant Arcola Street parcel #35-015-05-0449-001 to Hussein Gaith for $1,000.00
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Section 154.165.G(2)
• Special Land Use Request for 1847/1859 Inkster Road
• Call for public hearing on Phase 2 of the Folker Commons Planned Development
• Contractor agreement for Radcliff Center Projects

The Garden City City Council approved the sale of a vacant Arcola Street parcel, a right‑of‑first‑refusal purchase on Inkster Road, and a zoning ordinance amendment governing medical and adult‑use marijuana facilities. It also approved a carry‑out restaurant special land use, a lease for the Radcliff Community Center, a contractor for community facilities, and scheduled a public hearing for the Folker Commons Phase 2 project. The council denied a Freedom of Information Act appeal. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved sale of vacant Arcola Street parcel #35-015-05-0499-001 to Hussein Gaith for $1,000 (7-0)
• Approved purchase right of first refusal for 2601 Inkster Road, not to exceed $15,638.36 (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 154.165.G(2) for marijuana facilities (7-0)
• Approved final special land use for carry‑out restaurant at 1847/1859 Inkster Road with condition (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Phase 2 of Folker Commons Planned Development on August 18, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved lease agreement for space at Radcliff Community Center (7-0)
• Approved All Phases Ceiling and Carpentry contractor for community kitchen, gymnasium, and fitness room up to $200,000 (7-0)
• Denied FOIA appeal by issuing written notice (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a rezoning request for a mixed use project and an amendment to marijuana facility operating hours. The body will also consider a site plan for a carry out restaurant.

• PPL25-0017: Request to rezone vacant lot on south side of Pardo Ave, east of Middlebelt Road from CBD to PUD for Folker Commons Phase 2
• PPZ25-0006: Special land use and site plan approval for carry out restaurant at 1847/1859 Inkster Road
• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding adult use marijuana facilities hours of operation
• Scheduling of public hearing for agricultural garden special land use on east side of Garden Ave, south of Hennipen St

The commission approved its agenda and the June 12 meeting minutes unanimously. It recommended City Council approve Phase 2 of the Folker Commons project, approved a special land use and initial site plan for a carry‑out restaurant at 1847/1859 Inkster Road, and recommended a zoning ordinance amendment to allow adult‑use marijuana facilities to operate on Sundays. The commission also scheduled a public hearing for an agricultural garden special land use on August 14, 2025.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved June 12 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended City Council approve Phase 2 of Folker Commons, contingent on site plan (7-0)
• Approved special land use for 1847/1859 Inkster Road carry‑out restaurant (7-0)
• Granted initial site plan approval for 1847/1859 Inkster Road with conditions (7-0)
• Recommended zoning amendment to allow adult‑use marijuana facilities on Sundays (6-0, Bazzi abstained)
• Scheduled public hearing for agricultural garden special land use on Aug 14, 2025 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will receive a presentation on a roadway safety action plan developed in partnership with Wayne, Westland, and Inkster. The body will discuss data analysis and project prioritization to improve transportation safety. Council will provide feedback to finalize the plan for adoption by September 2025.

• Presentation of the Safe Streets for All Unified Safety Action Plan
• Intergovernmental Agreement: FRC Garden City – Dearborn Heights
• Review of 2019-2023 crash analysis and High Injury Network data
• Discussion of funding sources for implementation, including SS4A and MDOT grants
• Approval of June 23, 2025 Regular and Closed Session meeting minutes

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They also unanimously accepted the consent agenda, which included approving the June 23 council minutes, the June 23 closed‑session minutes, the May 8 planning commission minutes, and the June 2025 city invoices report. The council unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement with Dearborn Heights to create a satellite Family Resource Center Office for Youth Assistance Services. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Accepted consent agenda, including June 23 council minutes (7-0)
• Accepted consent agenda, including June 23 closed‑session minutes (7-0)
• Accepted consent agenda, receiving May 8 Planning Commission minutes (7-0)
• Accepted consent agenda, receiving June 2025 City Invoices Paid Report (7-0)
• Approved agreement for satellite Family Resource Center Office with Dearborn Heights (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for June 25, 2025, has been cancelled. This cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss the approved park tree list and associated fees for tree donations. The meeting also includes updates on 2025 volunteer workdays and the status of Radcliff grants.

• Review of fees and approved park tree list for tree donations
• Update and rescheduled dates for 2025 volunteer workdays
• Radcliff updates and grant status report

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the FY 2025-2026 Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance and the Fund 592 General Appropriation Ordinance. The body will also consider rezoning and land use requests for properties on Ford Road.

• Public hearing and vote on FY 2025-2026 Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance
• Rezoning request for 29317, 29299, & 29217 Ford Road
• Special Land Use Request for 28484 Ford Road
• DTE Agreement for LED Streetlight Conversion
• Contractor selection for Radcliff Center gym renovation

The Garden City Council approved its agenda and adopted an ordinance changing water and sewer rates. It also approved the FY 2025‑26 Fund 592 appropriations, a rezoning of a Ford Road site, and several contracts including LED streetlights, a property sale, and a website renewal. The FY 2024‑25 budget amendment was also adopted.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-003 amending water and sewer rates (6-1)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 Fund 592 Appropriations Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1.61‑acre Ford Rd site to Planned Development (7-0)
• Approved LED streetlight conversion agreement with DTE up to $84,905.38 (7-0)
• Approved sale of vacant Arcola St parcel for $1,000 to Hussein Gaith (7-0)
• Approved CivicPlus website CMS renewal contract for $26,738.52 (7-0)
• Approved FY 2024‑25 budget amendment (vote not recorded)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025, has been canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new commercial building and a property rezoning. The body will also discuss scheduling future hearings for a restaurant and a parking lot rezoning.

• Special land use and site plan for a multi-tenant commercial building with drive-thru at 28484 Ford Road
• Rezoning request for 30719 Krauter Ave from R-3 Multiple Family Residential to C-2 Community Business
• Scheduling of public hearing for a carry-out restaurant at 1859 Inkster Road
• Scheduling of public hearing for a PUD rezoning of a parking lot on the south side of Pardo Ave, east of Middlebelt Road

City Council

The City Council will discuss several contractor agreements for renovations at the Radcliff Center and the repair of Fire Department Engine 10. The body is also considering a healthcare opt-out resolution and the cancellation of two special assessment contracts.

• Contractor agreements for Radcliff Center renovation projects and gym renovations
• Repair of Fire Department Vehicle-Engine 10
• Cancellation of Façade Improvement and Parking Improvement Special Assessment contracts
• 80/20 Employee Healthcare Opt-Out Resolution
• SMART Municipal and Community Credit Agreement

The Garden City Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) to disburse municipal and community credit funds. It also adopted a health‑insurance opt‑out resolution, approved repairs to a fire‑department vehicle, and cancelled two special‑assessment contracts for façade and parking improvements. Additional approvals included payments to the fire‑mutual‑aid association and funding for renovation projects at the Radcliff Center. The council closed the session to review a legal opinion and then upheld a disclosure‑denial notice.

• Approved interlocal agreement with SMART for municipal and community credit funds (7-0)
• Adopted 80/20 employee healthcare opt‑out resolution per Public Act 152 (7-0)
• Approved $19,314.99 repair (plus $1,000 contingency) for Fire Dept Vehicle Engine 10 (7-0)
• Cancelled façade‑improvement special‑assessment contract with ABMK Property 6332, LLC (7-0)
• Cancelled parking‑improvement special‑assessment contract with ABMK Property 6332, LLC (7-0)
• Approved $28,830 (plus $3,000 contingency) for Cardio Room conversion and Art Room work (7-0)
• Approved $36,000 (plus $10,000 contingency) for Radcliff Center gym ceiling and wall renovation (7-0)
• Issued written notice upholding FOIA disclosure denial based on attorney‑client privileged opinion (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering calling for public hearings on water and sewer rate ordinances and a general appropriation ordinance. City administration reports a structural deficit in the Water Fund and is recommending a significant one-time rate increase to restore solvency.

• Proposed public hearing on June 23, 2025, for FY 2025-2026 Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance
• Call for public hearing on FY 2025-2026 Fund 592 General Appropriation Ordinance
• Discussion regarding Streetlight Assessment
• Closed session for collective bargaining negotiations with Command Officer’s Association of Michigan (COAM)
• Closed session for legal opinion regarding lease of City property

The council voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing on June 23, 2025 for the proposed FY 2025‑2026 Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance and also for the FY 2025‑2026 Fund 592 General Appropriation Ordinance. A motion to eliminate the street‑lighting special assessment for one year failed in a 3‑3 tie. The council approved a closed‑session meeting to discuss collective‑bargaining negotiations and then voted to return to open session.

• Approved public hearing on Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance (6‑0)
• Approved public hearing on Fund 592 General Appropriation Ordinance (6‑0)
• Failed motion to remove street‑lighting assessment for one year (3‑3)
• Approved closed‑session for collective‑bargaining strategy (6‑0)
• Approved return to open session (6‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Garden City Zoning Board of Appeals on May 28, 2025, was cancelled because no agenda items were submitted. The next meeting is scheduled for June 25, 2025.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss the 2025 volunteer workday dates and flyer. Members will also review a mural workday scheduled for June 6th and receive updates on the Radcliff Committee and grant status.

• Review of 2025 volunteer workday dates and flyer
• Mural workday set for Friday, June 6th
• Radcliff Committee update from Erika Smith
• Report on Radcliff updates and grant status

Downtown Development Authority

The Garden City Downtown Development Authority will hold its regular meeting on May 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Municipal Civic Center. The board will conduct routine approvals, elect a new chair and vice-chair, and address community events and facility improvements.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Cancellation of 6332 Middlebelt Rd. improvement contracts
• Sealcoat and stripe NE parking lot
• 2025 Hometown Heroes Banners
• Orin Jeweler/Folker Building discussion

The board approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, which included the March 18, 2025 minutes and April 20, 2025 finance and expenditure reports. Missy Taylor was elected Chair and Alex Beydoun was elected Vice‑Chair, each serving until May 1, 2026. The board set a volunteer rate of $25.00 per hour for the Chili Cook‑Off community event. It also cancelled both the façade improvement contract and the parking improvement contract with ABMK Property 6332 LLC for 6332 Middlebelt Rd.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved Regular DDA Minutes of March 18, 2025 (6-0)
• Accepted April 20, 2025 expenditure report (6-0)
• Accepted April 20, 2025 finance report (6-0)
• Elected Missy Taylor as Chair until May 1, 2026 (6-0)
• Elected Alex Beydoun as Vice‑Chair until May 1, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved $25.00 per hour volunteer rate for Chili Cook‑Off event (6-0)
• Cancelled 6332 Middlebelt Rd. façade improvement contract with ABMK Property 6332 LLC (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider votes on the FY 2025-2026 General Appropriation and Tax Levy Ordinance, Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance, and the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan.

• Public hearing: FY 2025-2026 General Appropriation and Tax Levy Ordinance
• Public hearing: FY 2025-2026 Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance
• Public hearing: FY 2025-2026 Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Contractor Agreement for Radcliff Center Renovation Projects
• Call for public hearing regarding Planned Development at 29317 Ford Road

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda, and the five-year capital improvement plan for FY 2025-2026. Two separate ordinances to amend water and sewer rates each failed to achieve the required five affirmative votes, losing 4-3. Council also unanimously voted to call a special meeting on June 2, 2025 for a public hearing on water/sewer rates. A motion to approve the FY 2025-2026 General Appropriations and Tax Levy Ordinance (excluding the water/sewer fund) was presented, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Accepted consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (7-0)
• First water/sewer rate amendment ordinance failed (4-3, five affirmative required)
• Second water/sewer rate amendment ordinance failed (4-3, five affirmative required)
• Called special Council meeting June 2, 2025 for water/sewer rate hearing (7-0)
• Presented FY 2025-2026 General Appropriations and Tax Levy Ordinance (vote outcome not recorded)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to establish a mixed-use building at 29317, 29299, and 29217 Ford Road and rezone the site from Central Business District to Planned Unit Development. The commission will also discuss modifications to the Future Land Use map residential categories under a Housing Readiness Grant/Master Plan amendment, and schedule future public hearings for a restaurant with drive-through at 28484 Ford Road and a rezoning at 30719 Krauter Avenue.

• Public hearing and recommendation on mixed-use building and PUD rezoning at 29317, 29299, and 29217 Ford Road
• Discussion of Housing Readiness Grant/Master Plan amendment to modify residential categories on Future Land Use map
• Scheduling of public hearing for special land use (restaurant with drive-through) at 28484 Ford Road
• Scheduling of public hearing for rezoning at 30719 Krauter Avenue from R-3 Multiple Family Residential to C-3 General Business

The commission approved the meeting agenda and April 10 minutes unanimously. It voted to recommend rezoning three parcels on Ford Road from Central Business District to Planned Development District, subject to fire‑service, parking, site‑plan and design conditions. The commission also scheduled public hearings for a restaurant drive‑through at 28484 Ford Rd. and for rezoning 30719 Krauter Ave. to Community Business at the June 12 meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (4‑0)
• Approved April 10 minutes (4‑0)
• Recommended rezoning of 29317, 29299, 29217 Ford Rd. to Planned Development District (contingent) (4‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing for restaurant drive‑through at 28484 Ford Rd. (4‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing for rezoning 30719 Krauter Ave. to Community Business (4‑0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to decide on a new fee schedule and approve construction management for the Fire Department Renovation Project. The body will also consider grant agreements for community energy management and sidewalk gaps.

• 2025-2026 Fee Schedule
• Construction Management for Fire Department Renovation Project
• Bid Award for Sidewalk Gap Grant Program
• Grant Agreement for Community Energy Management
• Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) Agreement

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda. It then authorized several contracts and programs, including a $97,991 LED streetlight conversion grant, a bid award of $1,381,360 (up to $2,100,000) for the 2025‑2026 Sidewalk Gap Grant Program, the 2025‑2026 fee schedule, an extension of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program to June 30 2026, a city‑wide garage‑sale fee waiver, and permission for the American Legion Riders fundraiser.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved LED streetlight grant $97,991 (7-0)
• Approved bid award $1,381,360 (up to $2,100,000) for Sidewalk Gap Grant (7-0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 fee schedule (7-0)
• Approved extension of Neighborhood Stabilization Program acquisitions to June 30, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved city‑wide garage sale fee waiver June 19‑22, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved American Legion Riders fundraiser permission (7-0)

Elected Officials' Compensation Commission

The Elected Officials' Compensation Commission is meeting to review duties and determine compensation for Garden City's elected officials. The agenda includes electing a chair, approving past minutes, hearing public comment, and making a compensation decision.

• Election of a chair for the commission
• Approval of March 14, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of compensation and duties of elected officials
• Public comment period (3-minute limit)
• Determination of compensation for elected officials

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting, including a presentation from the Garden City Skating Club, discussion of proposed volunteer work day dates, and review of new business items such as mural possibilities for City Park bathhouse restrooms and a tree donation program policy. The director will also provide updates on Radcliff projects and grant status.

• Presentation from Garden City Skating Club promoting Annual Ice Show
• Review of proposed dates for 2025 Volunteer Work Day
• Discussion of mural possibilities for City Park (bathhouse) restrooms
• Policy review of tree donation program
• Update from Radcliff Committee on grant-funded projects

The commission moved an agenda item, approved the agenda, and adopted the meeting minutes. It appointed Kate Smith as Secretary and John Jones as Chair. The body also approved park clean‑up dates and selected a logo for a bathhouse mural at City Park.

• Moved agenda item 9.A.#2 before minutes approval (9-0)
• Approved agenda (9-0)
• Appointed Kate Smith as Secretary (9-0)
• Appointed John Jones as Chair (9-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (9-0)
• Approved park clean‑up dates (9-0)
• Approved logo #2 for bathhouse mural at City Park (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a budget meeting to discuss water/sewer rates, lighting assessments, and the council budget. The body is specifically considering a call for a public hearing on a new Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance.

• Proposed FY 2025-2026 Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance public hearing for May 19, 2025
• Proposed water consumption base rate increase from $33.96 to $69.75 per 1,000 cubic feet
• Proposed sewage consumption base rate increase from $57.21 to $77.09 per 1,000 cubic feet
• Proposed RV annual fixed construction charge increase from $19.26 to $20.03
• Discussion of Lighting Assessment and Council Budget

The City Council approved a motion to introduce and call for a public hearing on the 2025‑2026 Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance. The hearing is scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The motion passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote. No other actions were taken at the meeting.

• Approved call for public hearing on 2025‑2026 Water & Sewer Rate Ordinance (7‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a request for two dimensional variances to allow construction of a new single-family home on a vacant lot at 1125 Brandt. The board may approve, deny, or table the request after hearing from staff, the applicant, and the public.

• PPZ25-0002: request for two dimensional variances at 1125 Brandt for a new single-family residential structure on a vacant lot

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved its agenda and the minutes from the October 2, 2024 special meeting, each unanimously. It granted a ten‑foot front‑yard setback variance and an eight‑point‑two foot rear‑yard setback variance for the property at 1125 Brandt Road, finding the required criteria were met. All motions carried 5‑0 with one commissioner absent. The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved October 2, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Granted 10‑foot front‑yard setback variance for 1125 Brandt Road (5-0)
• Granted 8.2‑foot rear‑yard setback variance for 1125 Brandt Road (5-0)

City Council

The Garden City Council will meet on April 21, 2025, to consider a special land use request for adult-use marijuana facilities at 32330 Ford Road. The Planning Commission recommended approval contingent on site plan revisions. The meeting also includes contract awards for ADA bathroom renovation and HVAC rehabilitation at the Radcliff Center, a reappointment to the Civil Service Commission, and a city treasurer appointment.

• Special Land Use Request – 32330 Ford Road (adult-use marijuana Class B grower, processor, and retailer)
• Contract Award – Radcliff Center ADA Bathroom Renovation
• Contract Award – Radcliff Center HVAC Rehabilitation
• Reappointment of Doris Williams to Civil Service Commission (term expiring 12-31-2030)
• City Treasurer Appointment

The Garden City Council unanimously approved several items, including the meeting agenda, the consent agenda, and the appointment of Shannon Shepard as City Treasurer. It also approved an adult‑use marijuana grower, processor and retailer in the M‑1 Light Industrial zone at 32330 Ford Rd. Contracts were approved for an ADA bathroom renovation ($155,000 plus $10,000 contingency) and a Radcliff Center HVAC rehabilitation ($1,778,000 plus $100,000 contingency). All votes were 7‑0.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Accepted consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved adult-use marijuana grower, processor, retailer in M-1 zone at 32330 Ford Rd (7-0)
• Approved ADA bathroom renovation contract with All Phases Ceiling and Carpentry for $155,000 plus $10,000 contingency (7-0)
• Approved HVAC rehabilitation contract with Quality Aire Systems for $1,778,000 plus $100,000 contingency (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Shannon Shepard as City Treasurer (7-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for April 15, 2025, has been canceled due to a lack of agenda items.

City Council

The Garden City Council will consider calling public hearings for the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan and the 2025-2026 General Appropriation and Tax Levy Ordinance. They will also discuss a contractor agreement for Radcliff Center projects and hear an audit presentation from Plante and Moran. A consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and the March 2025 city invoice report.

• Call for public hearing on 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Call for public hearing on 2025-2026 General Appropriation and Tax Levy Ordinance
• Radcliff Center Projects – Contractor Agreement (no dollar amount specified)
• Audit presentation by Plante and Moran
• Consent agenda: approve March 17 & 24 meeting minutes and receive March 2025 invoice report

The Garden City City Council approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda, including prior meeting minutes. It authorized a contract with All Phases Ceilings & Carpentry LLC for up to $162,541 to work on the Radcliff Center. The council also set public hearings for May 19, 2025 on the Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan and the General Appropriations and Tax Levy Ordinance.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Accepted consent agenda, approving prior meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved contract with All Phases Ceilings & Carpentry LLC up to $162,541 (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on May 19, 2025 for Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Scheduled public hearing on May 19, 2025 for General Appropriations and Tax Levy Ordinance (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on two special land use and site plan requests: an adult-use marijuana grower, processor, and retailer at 32330 Ford Road in the M-1 Light Industrial district, and a gas station with convenience store and drive-thru restaurant at 31406 Ford Road in the C-3 General Business district. The commission will also discuss amendments to the Future Land Use map as part of a Housing Readiness Grant and consider scheduling a public hearing for a PUD rezoning of three parcels on Ford Road.

• Special land use and site plan for adult-use marijuana grower, processor, and retailer at 32330 Ford Road
• Special land use and site plan for gas station with convenience store and drive-thru restaurant at 31406 Ford Road
• Discussion of modifications to residential categories on Future Land Use map via Housing Readiness Grant/Master Plan Amendment
• Request to schedule public hearing for PUD rezoning of 29317, 29299, and 29217 Ford Road for a mixed-use building

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended special land use approvals for a grower, processor, and retailer, and granted a site‑plan approval for the adult‑use marijuana project at 32330 Ford Road. It also unanimously tabled the special land use and site‑plan requests for a gas station at 31406 Ford Road. Additionally, the commission scheduled a public hearing on a mixed‑use PUD rezoning for three parcels on Ford Road for the May 8, 2025 meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous, 4‑0)
• Approved March 13 minutes (unanimous, 4‑0)
• Recommended special land use for marijuana grow facility (unanimous, 4‑0)
• Recommended special land use for marijuana processing facility (unanimous, 4‑0)
• Recommended special land use for marijuana retail facility (unanimous, 4‑0)
• Granted site‑plan approval for marijuana facility (unanimous, 4‑0)
• Tabled special land use and site‑plan for 31406 Ford Road gas station (unanimous, 4‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing for PUD rezoning at 29317, 29299, 29217 Ford Road (unanimous, 4‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for March 26, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2025.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review a budget presentation by Erika Smith and discuss proposed dates for 2025 volunteer work days. The meeting also includes updates on the Radcliff Committee and grant status.

• Budget presentation by Erika Smith
• Review of 2025 volunteer work day dates for Moeller, City Park, and Florence Park
• Radcliff Committee update
• Report on grant status from the Parks and Recreation Director

City Council

The City Council will hold a budget meeting to hear presentations from multiple departments on the proposed 2025/2026 budget. Action items include accepting the treasurer's resignation and formally receiving the proposed budget. Public comment will be taken on general matters.

• Department presentations for Clerk, Treasurer, Community Development, Public Works, Streets, Water/Sewer, Parks, and Family Resource Center
• Treasurer resignation and vacancy
• Council receipt of proposed FY 2025/2026 budget

The council voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Treasurer Dee Ann Irby and declare the position vacant. It also voted unanimously to receive the proposed FY 2025/2026 budget. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted Treasurer Dee Ann Irby resignation, position declared vacant (7-0)
• Received proposed FY 2025/2026 budget (7-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss extending a maintenance agreement with Carter's Lawn Service through April 1, 2026. The board will also consider budgets for the 2025 Chili Cook-Off and Music in the Park sponsorships.

• Landscape and Streetscape Maintenance Agreement extension for Carter's Lawn Service
• 2025 Chili Cook-Off Community Event Budget
• Music in the Park Sponsorship
• 2025 Hometown Heros Banners
• Discussion regarding Lucky Squirrel

The Garden City DDA approved a contract extension with Carter's Lawn Service for maintenance through April 1, 2026, approved the 2025 Chili Cook-Off budget not to exceed $30,000, and approved a $2,000 presenting sponsor for GCBA Music in the Park. All votes were 6-0. Chairperson Walker resigned from the board due to moving from the city.

• Approved landscape maintenance contract extension with Carter's Lawn Service through April 1, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Chili Cook-Off Community Event Budget not to exceed $30,000 (6-0)
• Approved $2,000 presenting sponsor for GCBA Music in the Park 2025 (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including February 18, 2025 minutes and February 2025 finance reports (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an amendment to Chapter 116 regarding carnivals, festivals, and amusement rides. The body will also review several material purchases and service contracts for city maintenance.

• Public hearing and proposed amendment to Chapter 116 Amusements regarding carnival licensing and safety
• Special Land Use request for 6071 Middlebelt Rd.
• Contract extension with Hardrock Concrete
• Professional Service Agreement with Maner Costerisan
• Purchases for miscellaneous aggregate, yellow bank run sand, and cold patch material

The Garden City Council unanimously approved Ordinance 25-001, amending Chapter 116 to regulate carnivals, outdoor festivals, and amusement rides, including a $5,000 per day fine for unlicensed operation. The council also approved a special land use for a childcare center at 6071 Middlebelt Rd., multiple 3-year contracts for materials and services, and a $3.1 million contract extension for concrete road reconstruction.

• Approved Ordinance 25-001 amending Chapter 116 (Amusements) with new carnival regulations and $5,000/day penalty (7-0)
• Approved special land use for childcare center at 6071 Middlebelt Rd. (7-0)
• Approved 3-year contract with Ellsworth Industries for miscellaneous aggregate, not to exceed $30,000 (7-0)
• Approved 3-year contract with Ellsworth Industries for excess material removal, not to exceed $195,000 (7-0)
• Approved 3-year contract with Ellsworth Industries for yellow bank run sand, not to exceed $100,620 (7-0)
• Approved 3-year contract with Ajax Material Corp. for cold patch material, not to exceed $60,000 (7-0)
• Approved 3-year contract with Sweeping Corporation of America for street sweeping, not to exceed $114,810 (7-0)
• Approved contract extension with Hardrock Concrete for 2025 concrete road reconstruction, not to exceed $3,102,012 (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site plan for a multi-tenant commercial building at 28401 Warren Rd. Members will also discuss a zoning amendment for residential parking and public input on the Housing Readiness Grant. The body is requesting to schedule public hearings for two separate projects on Ford Road.

• Site plan approval for multi-tenant commercial building at 28401 Warren Rd
• Proposed zoning ordinance amendment regarding parking on residentially zoned lots
• Discussion of Housing Readiness Grant/Master Plan Amendment public input
• Proposed public hearing for marijuana grower, processor, and retailer at 32330 Ford Road
• Proposed public hearing for a gas station and drive-thru restaurant at 31406 Ford Road

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a site plan for a new multi-tenant commercial building at 28401 Warren Rd, with conditions including face brick elevation, no loading area, and a dumpster enclosure. They also scheduled two public hearings for April 10, 2025: one for an adult-use marijuana grower/processor/retailer at 32330 Ford Road and another for a gas station and drive-thru restaurant at 31406 Ford Road. Discussions were held on a zoning ordinance amendment regarding parking on residential lots and a Housing Readiness Grant/Master Plan Amendment, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Recommended site plan approval for multi-tenant commercial building at 28401 Warren Rd (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Special Land Use at 32330 Ford Road (adult-use marijuana) for April 10, 2025 (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Special Land Use at 31406 Ford Road (gas station and drive-thru) for April 10, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda as presented (4-0)
• Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes as presented (4-0)

City Council

This is a budget meeting where the Garden City Council will hear presentations from departments including Police, Fire, and General Government. Council will also consider two professional service agreements with Plante & Moran: a water and sewer rate study not to exceed $16,000, and GAP services (amount not specified). The meeting includes a public comment period.

• 25/26 Budget Department Presentations: Police, Fire, Mayor/Council/City Manager/Personnel, General Government Services, Boards/Commissions, Cable/Communications, 21st District Court
• Professional Service Agreement with Plante & Moran for Water and Sewer Rate Study – amount not to exceed $16,000
• Professional Service Agreement with Plante & Moran for GAP Services – no dollar amount provided
• Public Comment period for items not on the agenda and after council discussion

The Garden City Council held a budget meeting on March 10, 2025, receiving departmental presentations for the FY 25/26 budget. The council unanimously approved two professional service agreements with Plante & Moran: one for a water and sewer rate study not to exceed $16,000, and another for GAP accounting services. Both motions passed 5-0, with Councilmembers Witt and K. Dold absent. Public comment was heard from David Molner regarding sanitation fees, lighting assessments, and millage rates.

• Approved Plante & Moran water and sewer rate study, not to exceed $16,000 (5-0)
• Approved Plante & Moran GAP accounting services agreement (5-0)

City Council

The Garden City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 3, 2025, with action items including a fiscal year 2024/2025 budget amendment, a MEDC grant agreement for sidewalk projects, and an emergency purchase for police department elevator repair. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and financial reports.

• FY 2024/2025 Budget Amendment
• MEDC Grant Agreement for Sidewalks
• Emergency Purchase: Police Department Elevator Repair
• Approve Regular Council Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2025
• Receive and File: City Invoices Paid Report for February 2025

The Garden City Council approved a $2.5 million grant agreement with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for sidewalk installation, along with Budget Amendment #1 for FY 2024-2025. They also approved an emergency purchase for police department elevator repairs totaling $26,430.19. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Mayor Jacobs absent.

• Approved agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and reports (6-0)
• Approved Budget Amendment #1 for FY 2024-2025 (6-0)
• Approved MEDC grant for sidewalks up to $2,500,000 (6-0)
• Approved emergency elevator repair purchase of $26,430.19 (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for February 26, 2025, has been cancelled because there are no agenda items to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2025.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Garden City Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss 2025 park assignments and related inspection reports, propose dates for a volunteer work day, and seek a commission volunteer to serve as secretary for meeting minutes. The Parks and Recreation Director will provide updates on Radcliff projects and grant status, as well as upcoming events including a Daddy Daughter Dance ($20 adult, $10 child) and a Senior St. Patrick's Day Lunch ($15). Public comment periods are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• 2025 Park Assignments – purpose and responsibilities, with input on inspection report form
• 2025 Volunteer Work Day – tentative dates to be proposed
• Seeking commission volunteer to serve as official note taker for meeting minutes
• Radcliff updates and grant status report from Parks and Recreation Director
• Upcoming events: Daddy Daughter Dance March 15 ($20 adult, $10 child), Senior St. Patrick's Day Lunch March 17 ($15), Volunteer Appreciation Dinner March 20

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss and potentially approve the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget, as well as consider updates to business incentive programs, a purchasing policy, and an assistant director position. The board will also hear a presentation recognizing community groups involved in the Chili Cook Off and receive an update on the Housing Readiness Master Plan.

• Consideration of 2025-2026 fiscal year budget
• Discussion and possible action on Business Incentive/Assistance Programs
• Discussion and possible action on Purchasing Policy
• Discussion and possible action on Assistant Director position
• Update on Housing Readiness Master Plan

The Garden City DDA approved a new Business Incentive Program offering $7,000 facade grants, $2,000 architectural assistance grants, and $1,000 sign assistance grants, suspending several former programs. The board also approved a new purchasing policy, a $30.00/hour pay rate for Assistant Director John Prosch, and the FY 2025-2026 budget with adjusted facade and architectural assistance amounts. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved new Business Incentive Program with $7,000 facade, $2,000 architectural, $1,000 sign grants (6-0)
• Suspended former facade, parking lot loan, architectural, signage, and interior improvement programs (6-0)
• Approved new Purchasing Policy as presented (6-0)
• Approved $30.00/hour pay rate for Assistant Director John Prosch (6-0)
• Approved FY 2025-2026 budget with facade improvements increased to $40,000 and architectural assistance decreased to $10,000 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a construction agreement for multiple priority projects at the Radcliff Center. The body will also consider calling for a public hearing regarding an amendment to the carnival ordinance.

• Proposed $116,000 agreement with All Phases Ceilings & Carpentry LLC for Radcliff Center projects including gym stage removal and signage
• Call for public hearing on Carnival ordinance amendment
• January 2025 City Financial Report
• Closed session regarding Garden City fire station renovation contract
• Closed session regarding Radcliff Center tenant lease agreement

The Garden City Council approved a motion to authorize the City Manager to contract with a project manager to oversee the Fire Department renovations, at a cost not to exceed $15,000. The council also called a public hearing for March 17, 2025, to consider an amendment to Chapter 116 (Amusements) regarding carnivals, outdoor festivals, and amusement rides. The consent agenda was approved, including minutes and the January financial report. The council went into closed session to discuss legal opinions on the fire station renovation contract and a Radcliff Center tenant lease, then returned to open session.

• Approved agenda as revised, removing items 5A and 11B1 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and January financial report (5-0)
• Called public hearing for March 17, 2025 on carnival ordinance amendment (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to contract with project manager for fire department renovations, cost not to exceed $15,000 (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a special land use request and site plan for a multi-tenant building. The proposal involves redeveloping an existing structure to include a child care center. The commission will also provide an update on the Housing Readiness Grant and Master Plan Amendment.

• PPZ25-0001: Special land use and site plan approval for a child care center at 6071 Middlebelt Rd
• Update on Housing Readiness Grant and Master Plan Amendment

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of a Special Land Use and Site Plan for a child care center at 6071 Middlebelt Road, subject to conditions including site plan approval, an outdoor play area, and a state license. The commission also heard an update on the Housing Readiness Grant/Master Plan amendment and requested related ordinance amendments.

• Recommended Special Land Use for child care center at 6071 Middlebelt Road (4-0)
• Recommended Site Plan approval at 6071 Middlebelt Road (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved December 12, 2024 minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss the 25/26 budget, including road millage and improvements, preliminary revenue estimates, debt service requirements, capital projects (5-year CIP), and personnel cost summary. Public comment will be heard. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.

• Road Millage and Improvements
• Preliminary Revenue Assessment Estimates
• Debt Service Requirements
• Capital Projects (5-Year CIP)
• Personnel Cost Summary

The City Council held a budget meeting for the 2025/26 fiscal year, receiving a presentation from the City Manager and Treasurer. No formal decisions were made; members discussed budget goals, including a potential library move to the Radcliff Center and various facility improvements. Public comment was heard regarding road bond funds and Radcliff deficits.

• No formal decisions made; budget discussion only

City Council

The Garden City City Council will hold a special workshop meeting focused solely on the Radcliff Center. The agenda includes a building tour, a current status update, and discussion of future plans or goals. No votes or formal actions are scheduled.

• Radcliff Center update: building tour, current status, and future plans/goals

The City Council held a workshop to discuss the Radcliff Center renovation, including budget impacts, operational costs, and next steps. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with public comments supporting a gym and library at the site.

• No formal decisions were made at the workshop

City Council

The City Council will consider a proposed schedule for the FY2025-2026 budget process, outlining key meeting dates and actions from February through May. The agenda also includes routine approval of prior meeting minutes and a financial report.

• Receive and approve the FY2025-2026 Budget Preparation Council Meeting Schedule
• Approve Regular Council Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2025
• Receive and file City Invoice Report for January 2025

The Garden City Council met and unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the consent agenda (including January minutes and an appointment), and the FY 2025-26 Budget Preparation Schedule. A motion to freeze all spending except necessities at Radcliff Center was made but later rescinded by its maker and second, so no action was taken. The meeting adjourned with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including January 27, 2025 minutes and appointment of Roxanna Mueller (6-0)
• Received FY 2025-26 Budget Preparation Schedule (6-0)
• Spending freeze motion at Radcliff Center rescinded, no action taken

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review the December 31, 2024 quarterly budget report. The body is also considering proposed policies regarding security cameras and general REC center operations.

• Proposed security camera policy
• Proposed general REC center policies
• 2024-2025 Parks & Recreation Budget December 31, 2024 Quarterly Report
• State of the Parks presentation by Erika Smith
• Radcliff updates and grant recaps

City Council

The Garden City Council will consider a software upgrade to improve two-way communication, along with new policies for parks and recreation non-profits and updated council rules of procedure. The consent agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes, the December 2024 financial report, and the proposed five-year capital improvement plan. Recognitions include the promotion of Officer Dillan Parran to sergeant and a resolution for Career and Technical Education Month.

• Swearing in of Officer Dillan Parran promoted to sergeant
• Resolution recognizing Career and Technical Education Month
• Receive and file December 2024 city financial report
• Action item: CivicPlus software upgrade to improve two-way communication
• Action item: Parks and Recreation non-profit policies

The Garden City Council approved a software upgrade for two-way communication, authorized the City Manager to waive Parks & Recreation fees for qualifying non-profits, and amended the Council Rules of Procedure to add workshop provisions. All motions passed unanimously 7-0. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved CivicPlus software upgrade for two-way communication (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager to amend or waive Parks & Recreation fees for non-profits (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Council Rules adding Section 2.025 and amending Section 2.030 (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Accepted consent agenda including minutes, financial report, and appointment (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The regular meeting of the Garden City Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for January 22, 2025 has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items. The next meeting is scheduled for February 26, 2025.

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for January 21, 2025, has been canceled. The document states the cancellation is due to a lack of agenda items.

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics is holding its first meeting. The body will vote to elect a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Secretary.

• Election of Chairperson
• Election of Vice-Chairperson
• Election of Secretary

City Council

The Garden City Council will vote on a proposed rezoning of two parcels at 31406 Ford Road and 5651 Merriman Road to C-3 General Business, a lot split at 29527 Balmoral, a HUD grant agreement, and an engagement letter for financial audit services. The council will also enter closed session to receive a legal opinion on the fire station renovation contract. The meeting includes recognition of police officers and a resident for life-saving actions, and a Master Plan open house is announced.

• Lot split at 29527 Balmoral
• Rezoning of 31406 Ford Road and 5651 Merriman Rd to C-3 General Business
• HUD Grant Agreement
• Engagement letter for financial audit services
• Closed session for legal opinion on fire station renovation contract

The Garden City Council approved a $2.1 million HUD grant for the Community Center Rehabilitation Project, a lot split, a rezoning to C-3 General Business, and an audit services agreement. All votes were unanimous (7-0). The council also entered closed session to discuss the fire station renovation contract and later approved following the City Attorney's procedural recommendations.

• Approved $2.1M HUD grant for Community Center Rehabilitation Project (7-0)
• Approved lot split at 29527 Balmoral (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 31406 Ford Rd and 5651 Merriman Rd to C-3 General Business (7-0)
• Approved audit services agreement with Plant Moran PLLC (7-0)
• Approved agenda and consent agenda (7-0)
• Approved closed session for legal opinion on fire station renovation contract (7-0)
• Approved procedural recommendations for fire station renovation contract (7-0)

Planning Commission

The regular meeting of the Garden City Planning Commission scheduled for January 9, 2025, has been cancelled due to a lack of agenda items.