Albion, Michigan

City Council Study Session

The City Council will discuss a proposal from McKenna to update the city's comprehensive plan and housing assessment. They will also review agenda items for the July 6 regular meeting, including a resolution to increase utility rates, an honorary street name assignment, and a resolution to award the comprehensive plan project to McKenna. Public comments will be heard.

• Discuss proposal from McKenna for comprehensive plan update and housing assessment
• Approve Resolution #2026-36 for utility rate increase
• Approve Resolution #2026-37 for honorary street name 'Vera Simpson' on Jefferson St.
• Approve Resolution #2026-38 to award comprehensive plan update project to McKenna
• Public comment period (3-minute limit per speaker)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will consider approving a utility rate increase schedule, awarding a comprehensive plan update contract to McKenna, and adopting an honorary street name for Vera Simpson. A closed session is scheduled for discussion of material exempt from disclosure. The consent agenda includes approval of past meeting minutes and fee waivers for park events.

• Approve Resolution #2026-36 for utility rate increase schedule
• Approve Resolution #2026-38 to award Comprehensive Plan Update and Housing Assessment Project to McKenna
• Approve Resolution #2026-37 for honorary street name 'Vera Simpson' on Jefferson St
• Discussion on amendment to ballot language for City Charter amendment on Chapter 7
• Request waiver of park reservation fee for 'Soulful Sunday' at Holland Park

Election Commission

The Albion Election Commission will meet to approve election inspectors for the August 4, 2026 primary election, designate the City Clerk as the authorized local election commission representative, and approve the election commission certification accuracy test. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments.

• Approve Election Inspectors for the August 4, 2026 Primary Election
• Designate City Clerk as Authorized Local Election Commission Representative for the August 4, 2026 Primary
• Approve Election Commission Certification Accuracy Test
• Approve October 7, 2024 Election Commission Minutes

Albion Building Authority

The Albion Building Authority will consider approving $36,662.50 for demolition and replacement at 219 N. Eaton St., and discuss an appraisal of 201 N. Clinton St. Other business includes approval of prior meeting minutes and review of financial reports.

• Approve $36,662.50 for demolition and replacement at 219 N. Eaton St.
• Discussion of appraisal for 201 N. Clinton St.
• Approval of November 12, 2025 minutes
• Review of ABA financial statements

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will consider resolutions to place charter amendment language on the ballot for two sections (Chapter 10 and Chapter 7). Other action items include authorizing a grant application for 100 S. Superior, approving a separation agreement, and issuing a request for proposals for a comprehensive plan update and housing assessment. The consent calendar includes fee waivers and permits for summer events at city parks.

• Resolutions #2026-29 and #2026-31 proposing ballot language to amend the City Charter (Ch. 10, Sec. 6(a) and Ch. 7, Sec. 7.2(a))
• Resolution #2026-30 to authorize a Rural Heritage Partnership Grant application for 100 S. Superior
• Approval of a separation agreement
• Request for Proposals for Comprehensive Plan Update and Housing Assessment
• Annual garbage licenses for City Star Services, Granger Waste Services, and Waste Management

City Council Regular Session

The Albion City Council will hold a regular session on May 18, 2026, with multiple resolutions up for individual discussion and vote. Key items include proposed ballot language to amend sections of the City Charter, a contract for senior services, a CDBG rental rehabilitation grant for four properties, and approval of a revised 2026 fee schedule. The meeting also includes a consent calendar for permits and minutes, and a closed session is requested by the City Manager for matters exempt from public discussion.

• Approve Resolution #2026-34, Contract for Senior Services and Activities
• Approve Resolution #2026-08, ballot language to amend Chapter 10, Section 6 of City Charter
• Approve Resolution #2026-31, ballot language to amend Chapter 7, Section 7.2 of City Charter
• Approve Resolution #2026-32, CDBG Rental Rehabilitation Grant application for 300 S. Superior St., 215 S. Superior St., 217 S. Superior St., and 105 W. Porter St.
• Approve Revised 2026 Fee Schedule

City Council Study Session

This study session will focus on a discussion of the city manager's goals for 2026. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion of City Manager Goals, with an attached 2026 goals survey

City Council Study Session

The Albion City Council will discuss and potentially vote on several resolutions, including proposed ballot language to amend the city charter (Chapter 10 and Chapter 7), a contract for senior services, and a revised fee schedule. They will also consider authorizing a CDBG rental rehabilitation grant application for four properties (300 S. Superior, 215 S. Superior, 217 S. Superior, 105 W. Porter St.) and approving a change order for the Albion Street Improvements Project.

• Approve Resolution #2026-34: Contract for Senior Services and Activities
• Approve Resolution #2026-08: Proposed Ballot Language to Amend Charter Chapter 10, Section 6 (a)
• Discuss Resolution #2026-31: Proposed Ballot Language to Amend Charter Chapter 7, Section 7.2 (2)
• Approve Resolution #2026-23: Amendment to MERS Defined Contribution Plan Agreement
• Approve Resolution #2026-32: Authorize CDBG Rental Rehabilitation Grant Application for 300 S. Superior, 215 S. Superior, 217 S. Superior, and 105 W. Porter St.

The council met for a study session to discuss several agenda items, including resolutions on senior services, charter amendments, street improvements, and other topics, but no formal votes were taken on any agenda item. The only action was adjournment. The meeting was procedural only.

• Adjourned study session (6-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss and consider approving requests for proposals for historic building guidelines. The board will also discuss and vote on a matter related to 100 South Superior Street. Public comment will be heard.

• Discussion and approval of historic building guideline RFPs
• Discussion and approval of matter at 100 South Superior Street

The board approved proceeding with negotiations with one company regarding three Historic Building Guideline RFPs. Discussion continued regarding 100 South Superior Street, which was tabled pending updates on ownership and a Calhoun County Landbank Board Meeting.

• Approved negotiating with one company for Historic Building Guideline RFPs (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of 100 South Superior Street until further updates are received (unanimous)
• Approved excuse of absent board members (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider approving brownfield plans for properties at 215-217 S. Superior St. and 105 W. Porter & 300 S. Superior, along with a request for proposals for historic building guidelines. The board will also discuss results of a social district survey, electric vehicle chargers, and a fireworks contribution request from the Chamber of Commerce. An interlocal agreement with the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is up for approval as well.

• Discussion and approval of Brownfield Plan for 215-217 S. Superior St.
• Discussion and approval of Brownfield Plan for 105 W. Porter & 300 S. Superior
• Discussion and approval of Historic Building Guidelines RFP
• Discussion of Social District Survey Results
• Discussion and approval of Interlocal Agreement with BRA

The DDA approved modifications to the interlocal agreement with the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, including removing 304 S. Superior St and adding tax collection language. Two brownfield plans were approved: one for 215-217 S. Superior St with a corrected legal description, and another for 105 W. Porter & 300 S. Superior St. A motion on a facade grant application for Kids-n-stuff passed unanimously, and discussion of historic building guidelines RFPs was moved to a special meeting on April 22. The fireworks contribution request was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved modifications to interlocal agreement with BRA: remove 304 S. Superior St, add legal description and tax collection language (unanimous)
• Approved brownfield plan for 215-217 S. Superior St with corrected legal description (unanimous)
• Approved brownfield plan for 105 W. Porter & 300 S. Superior St (unanimous)
• Approved a motion on the facade grant application for Kids-n-stuff (unanimous)
• Moved discussion of historic building guidelines RFPs to a special meeting on April 22 (unanimous)
• Tabled fireworks contribution request to next month's meeting (no vote recorded)
• Approved prior meeting minutes of March 11, 2026 (unanimous)
• Excused absent board members (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) meets Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM at Albion City Hall. The board will discuss and possibly approve a Collaboration Corner Park-Holt Memorial project, a facade grant application for Bohm Theatre, and review DDA financials. Other discussions include a social district, electric vehicle chargers, the Red, White & Blue Car Show, and the 100 S. Superior Street building.

• Collaboration Corner Park - Holt Memorial – discussion and possible approval
• Bohm Theatre Facade Grant Application – discussion and possible approval
• Social District – discussion
• Electric Vehicle Chargers – discussion
• 100 S. Superior Street Building – discussion

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing and then vote on a special use permit application for 114 Irwin Avenue. They will also approve the February 18, 2026 meeting minutes and handle correspondence and public comments.

• Public hearing and vote on a special use permit for 114 Irwin Avenue

The Planning Commission approved a special use permit for a daycare at 114 Irwin Avenue, allowing up to 12 children in an R2 residential district, despite public opposition over noise, traffic, and yard size. The commission also approved the minutes from the February 18, 2026 meeting.

• Approved February 18, 2026 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for 114 Irwin Avenue for a daycare with up to 12 children (unanimous)

Recreation Advisory Commission

The Recreation Advisory Commission will elect a new chair and vice chair, then hold discussions on several community recreation matters. Key topics include the Summer Youth Program, an update on the town pool, hiring a park attendant, and improvements to Holland Park's basketball court. The meeting is primarily discussion and planning rather than final decisions.

• Election of chairperson and vice chairperson
• Discussion of Summer Youth Program details
• Update on the municipal swimming pool
• Discussion on hiring a park attendant
• Discussion on Holland Park Basketball Court improvements

City Council Regular Session

The Albion City Council will hold a regular session to vote on a consent calendar including appointments, amplified sound permits, and park fee waivers. Items for individual discussion include approving a right-of-way permit extension for Windstream Norlight, a resolution to apply for an MDNR urban forestry grant, acquisition of 100 S. Superior St. from the Calhoun County Land Bank, and a change order for the Bemer, Magnotta, and Dean Improvements Project. A public hearing is listed but no specific topic is provided.

• Approve acquisition of 100 S. Superior St. from Calhoun County Land Bank
• Approve Resolution #2026-22 for MDNR Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant application
• Approve Change Order #1 for the Bemer, Magnotta, and Dean Improvements Project
• Approve multiple amplified sound permits and park fee waivers for events in May–September 2026
• Approve reappointment of Mike Tymkew to Albion Building Authority and initial appointment of AynNichelle Slappy to Zoning Board of Appeals

The council approved the acquisition of 100 S. Superior St from the Calhoun County Land Bank for $1 plus closing costs, approved a change order for the Bemer/Magnotta/Dean improvements project, and authorized a grant application for urban forestry assistance. The consent calendar was also approved, including appointments, amplified sound permits, and fee waivers. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent calendar (minutes, reappointments, sound permits, fee waivers) (unanimous)
• Approved Metro Act right-of-way permit extension for Windstream Norlight through 2030 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-22 to apply for MDNR Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant (unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of 100 S. Superior St from Calhoun County Land Bank for $1 plus closing costs (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-25 for Change Order #1 on the Bemer, Magnotta, and Dean Improvements Project (unanimous)

City Council Study Session

The City Council is discussing a proposal from the Calhoun County Land Bank Authority regarding Parcel ID #51-000-805-00 at 100 S. Superior St. The item involves a purchase or disposition of the property for less than fair market value. Attached documents include structural reviews and agency communications.

• Consideration of purchase or disposition of 100 S. Superior St. (Parcel #51-000-805-00) for less than fair market value from Calhoun County Land Bank Authority

City Council Regular Session

The Albion City Council will hold public hearings on Brownfield Plan Amendments for 215 & 217 S. Superior St. and 300 S. Superior St./105 W. Porter St., then vote on resolutions to approve those amendments. The council will also vote on a Clean Water State Revolving Fund application for the Wastewater Collection System Improvements Project. Individual discussion items include a three-year assessing services contract, waiving permit fees for Juneteenth and other events, and purchases of $32,400 for mastic patcher material and $16,715 for a cement pad. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, a fireworks permit, and board appointments.

• Approve Brownfield Plan Amendment #1 for 215 and 217 S. Superior St.
• Approve Brownfield Plan Amendment #1 for 300 S. Superior St. and 105 W. Porter St.
• Approve Resolution to apply for Clean Water State Revolving Fund for wastewater collection system improvements
• Approve $32,400 for 18 pallets of Mastic Patcher Material
• Approve $16,715 to Concord Excavating for small pavilion cement pad

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will consider approving an emergency expenditure of up to $121,000 for repairs to main sanitary lines on N. Ionia, N. Monroe, Hall, Fitch, and W. Center Streets. They also have a second reading and adoption of Ordinance #2026-03 to amend water and sewer service rates. Additionally, they will receive an overview of amended brownfield plans for properties at 215-217 S. Superior St. and 300-304 S. Superior & 105 W. Porter St. Several park permits and proclamations are on the consent calendar.

• Emergency expenditure of up to $121,000 for sanitary line repairs on N. Ionia, N. Monroe, Hall, Fitch, and W. Center Streets
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance #2026-03 amending water and sewer service rates
• Overview of amended brownfield plans for 215-217 S. Superior St. and 300-304 S. Superior & 105 W. Porter St
• Proclamation recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month & Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Approval of 2027 congressional spending requests to Senators Slotkin and Peters for a project on W. Erie St

The Albion City Council approved an emergency expenditure of up to $121,000 for repairs to main sanitary lines on multiple streets, and adopted an ordinance amending water and sewer service rates. Other actions included approving a Section 3 policy, park fee waivers, and federal spending requests for a W. Erie St project. All votes were unanimous among the five council members present.

• Approved temporary Mayor Pro-Tem nomination for Council Member Davis (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including permits and prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #2026-03 amending water and sewer service rates (unanimous)
• Approved Section 3 Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-15 authorizing up to $121,000 emergency expenditure for sanitary line repairs on N. Ionia, N. Monroe, Hall, Fitch, and W. Center Streets (unanimous)
• Approved waiving park reservation fee for Crowell Park on June 26-27, 2026 for Albion Art Under the Tower (unanimous)
• Approved Resolutions #2026-16 and #2026-17 for 2027 congressional spending requests to Senators Slotkin and Peters for a W. Erie St project (both unanimous)

Council Special Session

The Albion City Council will hold a special meeting on March 23, 2026. They are scheduled to adopt Ordinance 2026-04, which would add a tax exemption for Austin School Lofts Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC. The council will also consider a resolution supporting a grant application for local bridge funding.

• Approve 2nd reading and adoption of Ordinance 2026-04 (tax exemption for Austin School Lofts)
• Approve Resolution 2026-14 in support of Local Bridge Funding Grant application
• Approve minutes from March 16 study session and regular session (consent calendar)
• Public hearing listed with no specific agenda item identified

City Council Regular Session

The Albion City Council will hold a public hearing on an industrial facilities tax exemption for Team I Plastics, Inc. They will also consider second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 38 and first readings of ordinances amending water/sewer rates and providing a tax exemption for Austin School Lofts. Additionally, the council will discuss a potential charter amendment on city manager qualifications and hold a closed session for pending litigation.

• Public hearing and vote on Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate for Team I Plastics (Resolution #2026-09)
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance #2026-02 amending Chapter 38, Sections 38-30 and 38-31
• First reading of Ordinance #2026-03 amending water and sewer service rates (Section 86-1)
• First reading of Ordinance #2026-04 adding Section 34-7 for tax exemption for Austin School Lofts Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC
• Closed session for trial/settlement strategy in pending litigation

City Council Study Session

The City Council will consider approving an industrial facilities tax exemption for Team 1 Plastics, hold second reading of a zoning amendment, and hear first readings on water/sewer rate changes and a housing tax exemption. Discussion topics include a potential charter amendment to modify city manager qualifications and the structure of future study sessions.

• Approve Resolution #2026-09 for an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption for Team 1 Plastics
• 2nd Reading & Adoption of Ordinance #2026-02 amending Chapter 38 (zoning)
• 1st Reading of Ordinance #2026-03 amending water and sewer service rates (Section 86-1)
• 1st Reading of Ordinance #2026-04 adding Section 34-6 for tax exemption for Austin School Lofts Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC
• Discussion on potential charter amendment to change city manager qualifications

The City Council held a study session to discuss several proposed ordinances and resolutions. No substantive decisions or votes were taken during this meeting.

• No substantive decisions were made during the study session

Planning Commission

On February 18, 2026, the Albion Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approval of a Special Use Permit for 209 W. Erie St. to allow five apartment units. They will also discuss the Austin School Development and approve the minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing for Special Use Permit at 209 W. Erie St.
• Consideration of approval for a 5-unit apartment project at 209 W. Erie St.
• Discussion of Austin School Development
• Approval of January 21, 2026 Planning Commission minutes

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider approving Brownfield Plan Amendment #1 for 101-119 S. Superior St. They will also vote on several infrastructure improvement contracts: Bemer/Magnotta/Dean Streets awarded to Concord Excavating & Grading, Dean/Hoaglin Streets to Quality Excavators, and Albion Street to Quality Excavators. Additionally, they will discuss an economic development grant agreement with the Michigan Strategic Fund and consider ordinance amendments and a tax exemption for Austin School Lofts.

• Public hearing and resolution to approve Brownfield Plan Amendment #1 for 101-119 S. Superior St.
• Approve economic development grant agreement #MSC225-001-WR1 with Michigan Strategic Fund (CDBG) for Bemer/Magnotta/Dean Street infrastructure improvements
• Award Bemer/Magnotta/Dean Street improvements project to Concord Excavating & Grading, Inc.
• Award Dean/Hoaglin Street improvements project to Quality Excavators, Inc.
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-02 amending Chapter 38, Article II (sections 38-30 and 28-31)

The City Council approved a brownfield plan amendment for redeveloping 101-119 S. Superior St., enabling a $11.3M project with $5M state grant. It also awarded street improvement contracts to Concord Excavating & Grading and Quality Excavators for multiple road projects. A discussion was held on a proposed tax exemption for the Austin School Lofts development, but no vote was taken. All votes were unanimous among the four members present.

• Approved Resolution #2026-06: Brownfield Plan Amendment #1 for 101-119 S. Superior St. (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2026-13: Economic Development Grant Agreement with Michigan Strategic Fund for Bemer/Magnotta/Dean Street infrastructure (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2026-10: Award Bemer/Magnotta/Dean Street Improvements Project to Concord Excavating & Grading, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2026-11: Award Dean/Hoaglin Street Improvements Project to Quality Excavators, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2026-12: Award Albion Street Improvements Project to Quality Excavators, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved 1st Reading Ordinance #2026-02: Amend Chapter 38, Article II (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including February 17, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned to Closed Session per OMA 15.268(h), then reconvened (4-0)

City Council Study Session

This study session will consider approving several resolutions and ordinances. Items include a brownfield plan amendment for 101-119 S. Superior St., an economic development grant agreement for street infrastructure, and awards for multiple street improvement projects. The council will also hold a first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 38 and discuss a tax exemption for Austin School Lofts.

• Approve Brownfield Plan Amendment #1 for 101-119 S. Superior St.
• Approve Economic Development Grant Agreement with Michigan Strategic Fund for Bemer/Magnotta/Dean Street infrastructure improvements
• Award Bemer/Magnotta/Dean Street improvements to Concord Excavating & Grading, Inc.
• Award Dean/Hoaglin and Albion Street improvements to Quality Excavators, Inc.
• Discussion of Ordinance to add tax exemption for Austin School Lofts Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC

Albion Building Authority

The Albion Building Authority will consider approving the FY 2026 budget, discuss accounts processed through ABA for the Train Depot and 302 Fitch St., and approve 2026 meeting dates. Financial reports for October 31, 2025 will also be reviewed.

• Discuss/Approve FY 2026 Budget
• Discuss accounts processed through ABA (Train Depot and 302 Fitch St.)
• Approve 2026 meeting dates
• Review financials as of October 31, 2025
• Approve minutes from September 18, 2025

The Albion Building Authority approved its FY 2026 budget, a $14,869.50 quote from Roach for fire barn improvements, and a $140,000 transfer to the city's general fund for elevator repairs. The board also adopted a policy requiring city administration to seek ABA approval for any properties or financial developments run through the ABA fund. All votes were unanimous with two members absent.

• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Directed city administration to request ABA board approval for any properties or financial developments run through the ABA fund (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (unanimous)
• Approved amending agenda to add two items: fire barn improvements and elevator repair transfer (unanimous)
• Approved $14,869.50 quote from Roach for Fire Barn Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved transferring $140,000 to city's General Fund for elevator repairs (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Albion Downtown Development Authority will discuss and potentially approve an interlocal agreement for properties at 101-119 S Superior Street, a brownfield plan amendment for Superior Street, and a historic design guideline RFP. Other items include updates on the Local Brownfield Fund, Collaboration Corner Park with Holt Memorial, social district, electric vehicle chargers, and the Red, White & Blue Car Show. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and review financials.

• Interlocal Agreement for 101-119 S Superior Street (discussion and approval)
• Brownfield Plan Amendment for Superior Street (discussion and approval)
• Collaboration Corner Park - Holt Memorial (discussion and approval) with invoice from Dropseed Native Gardens
• Historic Design Guideline RFP (discussion and approval)
• Electric Vehicle Chargers (discussion)

The Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved the DDA-EDC Interlocal Agreement and Brownfield Amendment #1, both passing 5-0. The board also approved an invoice for $937.50 for Collaboration Corner Park design, adopted a Historic Design Guideline RFP, and discussed a Social District and the Red, White & Blue Car Show. No action was taken on the Social District; the Car Show will be handled this year by a board member but future options were discussed.

• Approved DDA Interlocal Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Brownfield Amendment #1 (5-0)
• Approved $937.50 invoice to Dropseed for Collaboration Corner Park design (5-0)
• Approved Historic Design Guideline RFP (5-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes for Dec 10, 2025 and Jan 14, 2026 (5-0)
• Excused absent board member Nora Jackson (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:50 a.m. (5-0)

City Council Regular Session

City Council Study Session

The City Council will discuss and potentially vote on several items, including approving an industrial facilities tax exemption for Team One Plastics, authorizing a Michigan Arts and Culture Council grant application, and discussing ballot language to amend the City Charter. Other actions include an initial appointment to the Board of Review, discussion on City Hall hours, approval of an IT services proposal, and approval of a city manager contract with Sheryl Theriot.

• Approve Resolution #2026-05 for Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate in an Industrial Development District for Team One Plastics
• Approve Resolution #2026-07 to authorize Michigan Arts and Culture Council grant application
• Discussion Resolution #2026-08 for ballot language to amend Chapter 10, Section 6, Subsection (a) of the City Charter
• Appoint Jay Loomis to Board of Review, term expiring 12-31-2026
• Approve City Manager Contract with Sheryl Theriot

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning reclassification for 411 N. Eaton St. from R2 Residential to MU-Mixed Use. Additionally, they will elect a chair and vice chair, approve the 2026 meeting dates, approve the 2025 annual report, and discuss the comprehensive plan.

• Public hearing and approval of zoning reclassification for 411 N. Eaton St. (Parcel #51-001-858-00) from R2 Residential to MU-Mixed Use District
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for the commission
• Approval of 2026 Planning Commission meeting dates
• Approval of the 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report
• Discussion of the Comprehensive Plan

The Albion Planning Commission approved minutes, elected George Strander as Chair and Joe Verbeke as Vice Chair, and approved the 2026 meeting schedule and 2025 annual report. The commission authorized issuing an RFP for a consultant to update the Comprehensive Plan. A zoning reclassification application for 411 N. Eaton St. was withdrawn due to spot zoning concerns. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved August 19, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (unanimous)
• Elected George Strander as Planning Commission Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Joe Verbeke as Planning Commission Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Dates (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report (unanimous)
• Authorized issuing an RFP for consultant to update the Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Excused Commissioner C.J. Frost (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:33 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to apply for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for rental rehabilitation at 215, 217, 300 S. Superior St. and 105 W. Porter St. Other items include amending the council rules of procedure, making board appointments, approving an engineering services proposal for W. Cass Street improvements, and accepting the 2025 Parks Millage Allocation Report with a 2026 allocation request.

• Resolution #2026-04 to authorize CDBG grant application for rental rehab at 300, 215, 217 S. Superior St. and 105 W. Porter St.
• Resolution #2026-01 to amend the Albion City Council Rules of Procedure
• Reappointment of Ben Wallace to the Albion Economic Development Corporation (term to 6-30-2030) and initial appointment of Barbara Lange to the Albion Arts Commission (term to 3-2-2029)
• Proposal for construction engineering services for the W. Cass Street Improvements Project
• 2025 Parks Millage Allocation Report and 2026 Allocation Request

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the submission of a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Rental Rehabilitation Grant application for four properties on S. Superior and W. Porter Streets. Council also approved amendments to its rules of procedure, reappointed Ben Wallace to the Economic Development Corporation and appointed Barbara Lange to the Arts Commission. Other actions included approving the 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report, a construction engineering services proposal for the W. Cass Street Improvements Project, an audit engagement letter for 2025-2029, and the 2025 Parks Millage Allocation Report with the 2026 allocation request.

• Approved Resolution #2026-04 authorizing CDBG Rental Rehabilitation Grant application for 300 S. Superior St., 215 S. Superior St., 217 S. Superior St., and 105 W. Porter St. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2026-01 to amend City Council Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Ben Wallace to Albion Economic Development Corporation and initial appointment of Barbara Lange to Albion Arts Commission (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved proposal for Construction Engineering Services for W. Cass Street Improvements Project (unanimous)
• Approved Audit Engagement Letter for 2025-2029 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Parks Millage Allocation Report & 2026 Allocation Request (unanimous)

City Council Study Session

The City Council is discussing several items at this study session, including a resolution to authorize a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application for rental rehabilitation at 300 S. Superior St, 215 S. Superior St, 217 S. Superior St, and 105 W. Porter St. Also on the agenda are amendments to council rules, board appointments, the 2025 Planning Commission annual report, engineering services for the W. Cass Street Improvements project, an audit engagement letter for 2025-2027, and the 2025 Parks Millage Allocation Report with 2026 request.

• Approve Resolution #2026-04 for CDBG Rental Rehabilitation Grant at 300 S. Superior St, 215 S. Superior St, 217 S. Superior St, and 105 W. Porter St
• Approve Resolution #2026-01 to amend the Albion City Council Rules of Procedure
• Approve reappointment of Ben Wallace to the Albion Economic Development Corporation (term to 6-30-2030) and initial appointment of Barbara Lange to the Albion Arts Commission (term to 3-2-2029)
• Approve proposal for Construction Engineering Services for the W. Cass Street Improvements Project
• Approve 2025 Parks Millage Allocation Report & 2026 Allocation Request

The City Council held a study session on February 2, 2026, to discuss seven agenda items, including a CDBG rental rehabilitation grant application, a rules of procedure amendment, board appointments, the planning commission annual report, construction engineering services for W. Cass Street, an audit engagement letter, and parks millage allocation. No votes were taken on any of these items; the only action was a unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Motion to adjourn study session passed unanimously (7-0)

Downtown Development Authority

The Albion Downtown Development Authority will elect a chairperson and vice chairperson for 2026 and discuss priority focus areas for the year. The board will also consider approving a collaboration initiative, downtown trash cans, and discuss historic design guidelines, electric vehicle chargers, light poles, and the social district. Financial reports for December 2025 are included for review.

• Election of 2026 Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Discussion and possible approval of Collaboration Corner
• Discussion of Historic Design Guidelines
• Discussion of Electric Vehicle Chargers
• Discussion/approval of Downtown Trash Cans

The Downtown Development Authority elected Emily Verbeke as Chair and Jim Stuart as Vice Chair for 2026. They tabled approval of December 2025 minutes until February. The board approved up to $10,000 for new downtown trash cans and decided to issue an RFP for historic design guidelines.

• Approved up to $10,000 for downtown trash cans (unanimous)
• Elected Emily Verbeke as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Jim Stuart as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of December 10, 2025 minutes until February 2026 (unanimous)
• Excused absent board member Elizabeth Chlystek (unanimous)
• Decided to issue an RFP for historic design guidelines (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss updates to the downtown development plan, a social district, and potential EV charger installations. The board will also consider projects like trash cans and street light upgrades, and review historic design guidelines. Financial reports and prior meeting minutes are on the agenda for approval.

• Discussion of City Council meeting presentation update
• Discussion of Downtown Development Plan
• Discussion of Social District
• Discussion of projects: trash cans and updating street lights
• Discussion of EV Chargers and Historic Design Guidelines

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider approving the 2026 budget and discuss holiday downtown activities including an Elf Search and gift card request. Also on the agenda are discussions about the Social District, the Collaboration Corner/Holt Memorial Bench, and a presentation to the City Council.

• Discussion and possible approval of the 2026 budget
• Discussion and approval of 2025 Holiday Downtown Activities (Elf Search, Gift Card Request)
• Discussion of the Social District
• Discussion of Collaboration Corner/Holt Memorial Bench
• Discussion of presentation to City Council

Downtown Development Authority

The Albion Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve 2026 meeting dates, discuss the DDA Plan Update, and consider the 2026 Budget. The board will also review financials and approve prior meeting minutes from October 2025.

• Approve 2026 meeting dates
• DDA Plan Update discussion
• Consideration of 2026 Budget
• Review of DDA financials
• Approve minutes of October 8, 2025

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will discuss and potentially approve the DDA Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan. Other agenda items include holiday lights and poles, a social district, a collaboration corner bench, flashing beacon crosswalk signs, a geological study RFP, and the 2026 budget. Financial reports for September 2025 will also be reviewed.

• DDA Development Plan & TIF Plan - Discussion/Approval
• Holiday Lights & Poles - Discussion/Approval
• Social District - Discussion
• Flashing Beacon Crosswalk Signs - Discussion
• 2026 Budget - Discussion

Recreation Advisory Commission

The Recreation Advisory Commission will hold a mostly procedural meeting, including approval of minutes from September 9, 2025, and a single discussion item: an update on the YMCA. Public comments will be heard, limited to three minutes per person. No other substantive business or votes are listed.

• Approval of September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• YMCA update

Recreation Advisory Commission

The Recreation Advisory Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes and hear correspondence. The main order of business includes a recreation program update and discussion on grants for parks. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person. No decisions or votes on funding are scheduled; the agenda is discussion-only and procedural.

• Discussion on grants for parks
• Recreation program update and questions
• Approval of minutes from July 22, 2025

Recreation Advisory Commission

The Recreation Advisory Commission will hold a routine meeting to discuss updates on recreation programs and parks. They will also consider approving the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of Recreation Program Update
• Discussion of Parks Update
• Approval of May 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comments limited to three minutes per person

Recreation Advisory Commission

The Albion Recreation Advisory Commission will hold a special meeting on May 22, 2025, to discuss the Recreation Program. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from May 13, 2025, and an opportunity for public comments. No votes or decisions are on the agenda; the only substantive item is a discussion.

• Discussion of Recreation Program (no specific proposal or details listed)

City Council Regular Session

The City Council will hold a public hearing and a closed session before considering consent items and several individual discussion items. Key actions include a second reading and potential adoption of Ordinance 2026-01 to amend Chapter 22 of the city code, a resolution to approve an MDOT contract, and a proposal for an EGLE CWSRF project plan. The council will also discuss the city manager search and vote on board appointments and a utility rate management subscription.

• 2nd reading and adoption of Ordinance 2026-01 amending Chapter 22 (Sections 22-226 and 22-244)
• Resolution 2026-03 approving Michigan Department of Transportation Contract 25-5610
• Wightman proposal for EGLE CWSRF Project Plan for FY 2027 funding
• Replacing broken road salt equipment and implementing a liquid deicing program
• City manager search discussion and decision

The City Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including the designation of the Director of Public Services as the ADA coordinator. Members also authorized negotiations with Sheryl Mitchell-Theriot for the City Manager position. Additionally, the council approved road salt equipment replacement and a utility rate management subscription.

• Approved January 5, 2026 Regular Session Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Assembly & Sound Amplification Permit for Albion Arts Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance # 2026-01 regarding Chapter 22 amendments (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution # 2026-02 designating Director of Public Services as ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution # 2026-03 for MDOT Contract Number 25-5610 (unanimous)
• Approved Wightman Proposal for EGLE CWSRF Project Plan (unanimous)
• Approved replacing road salt equipment and liquid deicing program implementation (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiations with Sheryl Mitchell-Theriot for City Manager position (unanimous)

City Council Study Session

The Albion City Council held a study session on January 20, 2026, to discuss multiple agenda items including a zoning ordinance amendment, rules of procedure, ADA coordinator designation, MDOT contract, Wightman proposal for EGLE funding, road salt equipment replacement, city manager search, board appointments, and a utility rate management subscription. No votes were taken on these items; the only action was to adjourn.

• Adjourned study session at 6:56 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Albion Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approval of the proposed 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan. They will also vote on a site plan for properties at 207 S. Pearl, 317 W. Center, and 319 W. Center St., and a land division at 400 Watson.

• Public hearing and approval of 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Plan
• Site plan approval for 207 S. Pearl, 317 W. Center, and 319 W. Center St.
• Land division approval for 400 Watson

City Council Regular Session

The Albion City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 2026-01, which amends rental certification regulations (Chapter 22, Article VI). Other agenda items include discussion of council rules, approval for council members to attend the 2026 CapCon conference, and a proclamation honoring Albion Area Philanthropic Women. A public hearing is listed but no details are provided in the agenda.

• First reading of Ordinance 2026-01 to amend Chapter 22, Article VI (rental certification fees and procedures)
• Discussion on rental certification fees
• Approval for council members to attend the 2026 CapCon conference in Lansing (March 10-11)
• Discussion of council rules of procedure
• Proclamation for Albion Area Philanthropic Women and introduction of Public Safety Officer Rylan Ducheney

City Council Regular Session

The Albion City Council will hold a regular session on December 15, 2025, to consider approving the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Appropriation (Resolution 2025-20) and an amendment to the FY2025 budget (Resolution 2025-21). A public hearing and a vote on a city attorney retainer agreement are also scheduled. The agenda includes consent items for approving previous meeting minutes.

• Approve Resolution #2025-20 for FY2026 Budget Appropriation
• Approve Resolution #2025-21 amending the FY2025 budget
• Approve City Attorney Retainer Agreement for 2026
• Public hearing (no specific topic listed in agenda)
• Consent agenda includes approval of December 1, 2025 minutes