Port Huron, MI

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Planning Commission

The Port Huron Planning Commission meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Municipal Office Center, 100 McMorran Blvd. The Commission will hold public hearings and consider resolutions on two special use permit requests. It will also review minutes from the September 1, 2026 regular meeting and take public comment.

• PH #26-014: special use permit for Matt Brooks to allow residential use on the first floor in a CBD (Central Business District) at 525 Court Street
• PH #26-015: special use permit for Bluewater Energy Holdings LLC to operate a gas station with a c-store in a C-1 (General Business District) at 1912 Pine Grove Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the September 1, 2026 regular Planning Commission meeting
• Public comment period and communications and petitions on the agenda

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals

The Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four variance requests, including a proposed gas station and convenience store at 1912 Pine Grove Avenue, a garage height variance at 4150 Gratiot Avenue, and two requests from Beard St 2 Industrial LLC at 2356 Beard Street. The board will also receive communications in opposition to the Pine Grove variance and a concern about 24-hour operation and lighting from a nearby resident. Following each hearing, the board will consider adopting resolutions on the requests.

• PH#26-013: Variance for garage walls higher than 10 feet at 4150 Gratiot Avenue
• PH#26-014: Variances for proposed gas station and convenience store at 1912 Pine Grove Ave
• PH#26-015: Variance to allow truck docks in front/side yard setback at 2356 Beard St
• PH#26-016: Variance to remove dumpster screening requirement at 2356 Beard St
• Communication from Carthew Law Firm opposing Pine Grove variance; phone concern from 1211 Lyons St resident

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council is holding a regular meeting with a packed agenda of contracts, grant applications, rezoning ordinances, and appointments. Major spending items include $2,904,290.00 for thickener tanks at the wastewater treatment plant and $326,879.00 for a Jumbotron at McMorran Place, plus installation quotes. The council will also consider grant applications for a riverfront park at 1227 Water Street and the 16th Street road reconstruction, and several rezoning and housing-related ordinances.

• FCM #26-036: Accepting Lee Contracting, Inc. bid of $2,904,290.00 for thickener tanks equipment replacement at the WWTP (Wastewater Fund)
• FCM #26-039: $326,879.00 Watchfire Signs Jumbotron for McMorran Place, plus $77,104.00 and estimated $90,000 installation quotes
• RES #26-114: Grant application up to $770,000 to Michigan DNR Trust Fund for ~2.6 acres at 1227 Water Street for a riverfront park
• ORD #26-006: Second reading to rezone 1222 Water Street from R1 (Single- and Two-Family Residential) to C1 (General Business)
• ORD #26-008 and #26-009: First readings for service charges in lieu of taxes for OHM Senior Apartments and the Residences at 256

Port Huron City Council approved a $2,904,290.00 bid from Lee Contracting, Inc. for thickener tanks equipment replacement and improvements at the WWTP, and approved a $326,879.00 quote from Watchfire Signs for a Jumbotron at McMorran Place, plus installation quotes. Council also adopted resolutions authorizing a Conner Street reconstruction bond process, a grant application for a riverfront park at 1227 Water Street, and enacted a rezoning of 1222 Water Street from residential to general business. Several ordinances, including rezoning 929 Division Street and rules for bicycles and e-scooters on sidewalks, received first reading and will be considered at the next meeting.

• Approved $2,904,290.00 bid from Lee Contracting, Inc. for WWTP thickener tanks (unanimous)
• Approved $326,879.00 Jumbotron purchase from Watchfire Signs plus installation quotes (unanimous)
• Approved $111,599.00 chassis purchase and $164,230.00 upfit for Streets Division dump truck (unanimous)
• Approved $41,702.00 diesel exhaust removal system at Fire Station No. 4 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to issue municipal securities for Conner Street reconstruction from Military to Electric (unanimous)
• Adopted grant application up to $770,000 for 2.6 acres at 1227 Water Street riverfront park (unanimous)
• Enacted rezoning of 1222 Water Street from R1 to C1 (unanimous)
• First reading of ordinance on bicycles, e-bikes, e-scooters and mopeds on sidewalks (5-1, Payton no)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council will hold a public hearing on a brownfield plan for The Residences of 256, then consider approving it. They will also vote on several resolutions, including a $1 million property purchase, acceptance of a fire department grant, and funding for recovery services. Multiple ordinances are up for second reading and enactment, covering rezoning, tax abatements for housing, and new regulations. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and public comment periods.

• Public hearing on Brownfield Plan for The Residences of 256 at 2921 Vacant Lot 25th Street
• RES #26-125: Approve $1,000,000 purchase of 1338 Military Street and Chestnut Street parking property
• RES #26-126: Accept $243,560.16 FEMA grant for firefighter technical rescue training
• RES #26-125: Approve $32,000 to BWROC and $30,000 to Crossroads Recovery Services from Opioid Settlement funds
• ORD #26-007: Rezone 929 Division Street from R1 to C1

Special Meeting of the Port Huron Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Port Huron Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is holding a special meeting to elect a treasurer, approve prior meeting minutes, and hold a public hearing on a proposed interlocal agreement. The agreement would use revenues from a vacant lot at 2921 25th Street between the authority and the Neighborhood Improvement Authority. The board will consider adopting the resolution after the hearing.

• Public hearing BFPH #26-005: Approving interlocal agreement for 2921 Vacant Lot 25th Street
• Election of Treasurer
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2026 special meeting

The Port Huron Brownfield Redevelopment Authority approved an interlocal agreement regarding revenue use for a vacant lot on 25th Street. The board also elected Bobbie Seppo as Treasurer and accepted minutes from the September 2, 2026, meeting.

• Elected Bobbie Seppo as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Accepted September 2, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement for 25th Street vacant lot (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:12 PM

Special Meeting of the Port Huron Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Port Huron Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is holding a special meeting to elect a treasurer, approve minutes, and hold a public hearing on a proposed interlocal agreement. The agreement would use revenues from a vacant lot at 2921 25th Street between the authority and the Neighborhood Improvement Authority. Following the hearing, the board will consider adopting the resolution.

• Public hearing BFPH #26-005 on interlocal agreement for 2921 Vacant Lot 25th Street
• Election of Treasurer
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2026 special meeting

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals

The Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two public hearings on requests to build a three-car garage at 4132 Gratiot Avenue and to add an addition at 4220 Gratiot Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from its July 6, 2026 meeting and take public comment. Following each hearing, the board will consider adopting a resolution on each request.

• Public hearing PH#26-008: three-car garage at 4132 Gratiot Avenue, requested by architect Jim Yu
• Public hearing PH#26-009: addition at 4220 Gratiot Avenue, requested by contractor Nick Sears
• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2026 regular meeting
• Public comment period

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two property requests during its August 3 meeting. The board amended a request for a three-car garage at 4132 Gratiot Avenue to increase the setback from the front property line by 2 feet.

• Adopted as amended request for three-car garage at 4132 Gratiot Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved addition request at 4220 Gratiot Avenue (unanimous)
• Accepted July 6, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals

The Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request by Jeremy Handlon to continue a project to side a house with steel at 1333 Arch Street. The board will also approve minutes from the July 6, 2026 meeting and take public comment. The agenda is otherwise routine.

• Public hearing PH26-011: request to continue steel siding project at 1333 Arch Street
• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2026 regular meeting
• Public comment period

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing regarding a request to use steel siding on a residence. The board received and filed letters of support from neighbors for the project.

• Accepted July 6, 2026, meeting minutes as submitted (unanimous)
• Received and filed letters of support for 1333 Arch Street

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council will consider several bids, grants, and resolutions, including the purchase of a former All-Star Vending building for $1.1 million for storage use. They will also hold a public hearing on the 2025 CAPER report and consider a first reading of a zoning change for 1222 Water Street.

• Purchase of 3443 Military Street for $1,100,000 for storage and materials handling
• Bid of $828,987 to Raymond Excavating for 24th Street road reconstruction from Nern to Dove
• Three DNR Trust Fund grants of $250,000 each (with local match) for Sanborn, Knox, and Lakeside parks
• First reading to rezone 1222 Water Street from R1 to C1
• Purchase of three police Dodge Durangos for $137,019

The City Council approved the purchase of a building at 3443 Military Street for $1,100,000 to use as a storage facility. The council also authorized multiple bids for road reconstruction and various new vehicles for police, fire, and utility departments.

• Approved $828,987.00 contract for 24th Street road and utility replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $137,019.00 for three police department Dodge Durango vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved $50,978.00 for a Fire Department Ford F-250 truck (unanimous)
• Approved $83,882.00 for two Streets Division Ford F-250 trucks (unanimous)
• Approved $41,673.00 for a Utilities Division GMC Savana cargo van (unanimous)
• Approved $57,638.00 for a Parks Division Ford F-450 truck and dump body (unanimous)
• Authorized $1,100,000 purchase of 3443 Military Street for storage use (unanimous)
• Enacted rezoning of 1011 Pearl Street from C1 to R1 (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority

The Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority is holding its regular September meeting. Members will hear the 2026 Southside Market Annual Review and Future Outlook, and vote on an interlocal agreement to use revenues from the Residence at 256 Development between the authority and the city's Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. The agenda also includes approval of August minutes and public comment periods.

• 2026 Southside Market Annual Review and Future Outlook
• Resolution approving Interlocal Agreement to use revenues from the Residence at 256 Development between the Southside Neighborhood Authority and the City of Port Huron Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2026 regular meeting
• Public comment periods (4 minutes and 3 minutes)

The Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority approved an interlocal agreement to use revenues from the Residence at 256 development between the authority and the city's Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. The board also adopted minutes from the August 13 meeting and approved renaming the Southside Summer Pop-Up Market to Southside Summer Market. A residential redevelopment project was presented, and an amendment regarding an annual report for TIF capture was made, but no formal action was recorded on that item.

• Approved interlocal agreement for Residence at 256 revenues (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved renaming Southside Summer Pop-Up Market to Southside Summer Market (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Port Huron Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Port Huron Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is holding a special meeting to consider two items related to the Residences at 256 project at 2921 Vacant Lot 25th Street: approving a Brownfield Reimbursement Agreement and approving a Brownfield Plan, with a recommendation that City Council schedule a public hearing on September 28, 2026. The meeting includes public hearings for both items before any adoption vote.

• Public hearing BFPH #26-003: Brownfield Reimbursement Agreement between the Authority and the Residences at 256 for 2921 Vacant Lot 25th Street
• Public hearing BFPH #26-004: Brownfield Plan for the Residences at 256 project at 2921 Vacant Lot 25th Street
• Recommendation to City Council to schedule a public hearing on the plan for September 28, 2026
• Approval of minutes from the April 16, 2026 special meeting

The Port Huron Brownfield Redevelopment Authority unanimously accepted a Brownfield Plan for The Residences at 256, a 12-unit, 6-duplex condominium project at 2921 Vacant Lot 25th Street, and recommended City Council hold a public hearing on it September 28, 2026. The board also unanimously accepted a Brownfield Reimbursement Agreement between the City and the project. Members Orr and Soto stated for the record that they work for RESA/Properties REMI and SC4 respectively and said they have no financial gain in the project, though Orr noted his real estate employer could potentially list the units. Planning Director Haynes said the city would contribute to the project with no sale price to the developer, that no clawback language is currently drafted, and that MSHDA has not yet reviewed the plan.

• Accepted Brownfield Reimbursement Agreement for The Residences at 256 (2921 Vacant Lot 25th Street) — unanimous
• Accepted Brownfield Plan for The Residences at 256 and recommended City Council schedule a public hearing for September 28, 2026 — unanimous
• Adopted April 16, 2026 special meeting minutes as amended — unanimous
• Adjourned at 4:32 PM

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Planning Commission

The Port Huron Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on three requests: a special use permit for a sober living home at 1011 Pearl Street, a special use permit for a short-term rental at 1422 Water Street, and a recommendation to rezone 929 Division Street from R-1 to C-1. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comment.

• Special use permit for Sober Living Home at 1011 Pearl Street (R-1 district)
• Special use permit for short-term rental (Airbnb) at 1422 Water Street (R-1 district)
• Rezoning recommendation for 929 Division Street from R-1 to C-1 (General Business District)

The Port Huron Planning Commission approved a special use permit for a sober living home at 1011 Pearl Street and a short-term rental permit for 1422 Water Street. Additionally, the commission recommended that City Council approve the rezoning of 929 Division Street from R-1 (Residential) to C-1 (General Business).

• Approved special use permit for sober living home at 1011 Pearl Street (4-1)
• Approved special use permit for short-term rental at 1422 Water Street (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve rezoning 929 Division Street to C-1 (5-0)
• Approved August 4, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

Special Meeting of the Port Huron McMorran Place Commission

The Port Huron McMorran Place Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a motion to approve a jumbotron, discuss the Prowlers 26-27 season, and review financials presented by General Manager Ashly Filipiak. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from April 16, 2026, and an update on the fountain.

• Motion to approve jumbotron
• Prowlers 26-27 season discussion
• Financials presented by General Manager Ashly Filipiak
• Fountain update
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2026

The Port Huron McMorran Place Commission unanimously approved a motion to approve the jumbotron. They also accepted the April 16, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted. The commission discussed parking lot fees with All American Flames Gymnastics, received updates on the fountain restoration and Prowlers season, and reviewed year-end financials.

• Approved jumbotron motion (unanimous)
• Accepted April 16, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council will consider a consent agenda with routine items and several resolutions, including a $2.9 million bid for wastewater treatment plant improvements, a grant application for a riverfront park, and multiple rezonings. The meeting also includes public comment periods and a second reading of a zoning ordinance for 1222 Water Street.

• Accept $2,904,290 bid from Lee Contracting for thickener tanks at WWTP
• Authorize grant application up to $770,000 for 1227 Water Street riverfront park
• Approve $326,879 Jumbotron purchase and installation for McMorran Place
• Second reading to rezone 1222 Water Street from R1 to C1
• First reading to rezone 929 Division Street from R1 to C1

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority

The Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority will review the 2026 Southside Market annual report and future outlook. The body will also consider an interlocal agreement regarding revenues from the Residence at 256 development.

• 2026 Southside Market Annual Review and Future Outlook
• Interlocal Agreement for revenues from the Residence at 256 development

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Historic District Commission

The Port Huron Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on two certificate of appropriateness requests: one from Signworks of Michigan for a wall sign at 515 Wall Street, and one from the City of Port Huron to demolish a home at 718 Court Street. The commission will also approve minutes from its July 7 meeting, hear public comment, and select a vice chair.

• Public hearing PH#26-007: Signworks of Michigan wall sign at 515 Wall Street
• Public hearing PH#26-008: City of Port Huron demolition of home at 718 Court Street
• Approval of minutes from July 7, 2026 meeting
• Selection of vice chair

The Port Huron Historic District Commission accepted minutes from its July 7, 2026 meeting and voted unanimously on two public hearing items: a certificate of appropriateness for a wall sign at 515 Wall Street requested by Signworks of Michigan, and a request from the City of Port Huron to demolish a home at 718 Court Street. City staff said the Court Street house had sustained a fire and was determined unsafe by the Building Official, and that the vacant land could be sold to neighbors or listed as a buildable lot. Commissioners also elected Andrew Kercher as Vice Chair, replacing Niall Farley, and adjourned at 4:18 PM.

• Accepted July 7, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted (6-0)
• Approved certificate of appropriateness for wall sign at 515 Wall Street by Signworks of Michigan (6-0)
• Approved request by City of Port Huron to demolish home at 718 Court Street (6-0)
• Elected Andrew Kercher as Vice Chair, replacing Niall Farley
• Adjourned at 4:18 PM

Special Meeting of the Port Huron Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Port Huron Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss the The Residences at 256 project. The body will hold public hearings regarding a Brownfield Reimbursement Agreement and a Brownfield Plan for the property at 2921 Vacant Lot 25th Street.

• Public hearing for Brownfield Reimbursement Agreement (BFPH #26-003) for 2921 Vacant Lot 25th Street
• Public hearing for Brownfield Plan (BFPH #26-004) for The Residences at 256
• Recommendation to City Council to schedule a public hearing for the plan on September 28, 2026

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Planning Commission

The Port Huron Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on three requests: a special use permit for a sober living home at 1011 Pearl Street, a special use permit for a short-term rental at 1422 Water Street, and a recommendation to rezone 929 Division Street from R-1 to C-1. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 4 meeting and take public comment.

• Special use permit for Sober Living Home at 1011 Pearl Street (R-1 district)
• Special use permit for short-term (Airbnb) rental at 1422 Water Street (R-1 district)
• Rezoning recommendation for 929 Division Street from R-1 to C-1 (General Business District)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Historic District Commission

The Port Huron Historic District Commission is meeting to consider two public hearing requests: one for a wall sign at 515 Wall Street and one to demolish a home at 718 Court Street. The commission will also approve minutes and take public comment.

• Public hearing on wall sign at 515 Wall Street
• Public hearing on demolition at 718 Court Street
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public comment period

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals

The Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from its July 6, 2026 meeting, take public comment, and hold a public hearing on a request to continue a project to side a house with steel at 1333 Arch Street. The board will consider adopting a resolution on the request after the hearing.

• Public hearing PH26-011: request from Jeremy Handlon to continue steel siding project at 1333 Arch Street
• Approval of minutes from the July 6, 2026 regular meeting
• Public comment period open to residents

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority

The Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings and receive reports on three projects: the DTE Lighting Project, the Conner Street Reconstruction Project, and the Harvey Center Marquee Sign. Public comment is limited to 4 minutes in the first session and 3 minutes in the second. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 10.

• Approval of minutes from May 14, June 16, and July 14, 2026 meetings
• Report on DTE Lighting Project
• Report on Conner Street Reconstruction Project
• Report on Harvey Center Marquee Sign
• Public comment periods (4 minutes and 3 minutes)

The Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority approved spending up to $50,000 for a new Harvey Center marquee, with installation hoped for this fall. The board also heard updates on the DTE Lighting Project and Conner Street Reconstruction, both pending future approvals. Minutes from three prior meetings were adopted unanimously.

• Approved up to $50,000 for Harvey Center marquee (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of May 14, 2026 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of June 16, 2026 special meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of July 14, 2026 special meeting (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Port Huron McMorran Place Commission

The Port Huron McMorran Place Commission will hold a special meeting to discuss old and new business, including a fountain update, the Prowlers 26-27 season, and financials presented by General Manager Ashly Filipiak. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 16, 2026 regular meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Fountain update
• Prowlers 26-27 season
• Financials presented by General Manager Ashly Filipiak
• Approval of minutes from April 16, 2026 regular meeting

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority

This is a regular meeting of the Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, public comment, approval of minutes from previous meetings, and reports. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026 regular meeting
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026 special meeting
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2026 special meeting

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Downtown Development Authority

The Port Huron Downtown Development Authority is meeting to consider approving a payment for the Karma Realty Facade Grant at 906 Military St. and to receive updates on the 2026 Blue Water Festival. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• DDA #26-010: Approving payment for Karma Realty Facade Grant at 906 Military St.
• 2026 Blue Water Festival Updates

The Port Huron Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved a $5,900 match payment for a facade grant at 906 Military St., with the total project cost at $11,800. The board also discussed a potential future proposal to use Main Street TIF funds for facade grants on the backside of properties on Huron Ave. ahead of the 2028 MDOT road project. Updates on the 2026 Blue Water Festival were provided, noting financial performance close to breaking even despite wildfire smoke disruptions.

• Approved $5,900 facade grant payment for 906 Military St. (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from June 1, 2026 special meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council will consider accepting and releasing a city attorney's investigative report on alleged hacking of the mayor's email, along with routine items like bids, contracts, and a zoning change. The agenda includes a first reading to rezone 1011 Pearl Street from commercial to residential, and a closed session for the city manager's performance review.

• Resolution to accept and publicize investigative report on mayor's email hacking (RES #26-097)
• Bid acceptance: $328,498 to Raymond Excavating Co. for Connor Street Conversion
• Proposal acceptance: $301,235 to BS&A Software for cloud upgrade
• Contract with MDOT for Water Street Road Reconstruction (10th to 13th Street)
• First reading to rezone 1011 Pearl Street from C1 to R1

The Port Huron City Council approved a $328,498 bid from Raymond Excavating Co. for the Connor Street Conversion project, and a $301,235 proposal from BS&A Software for cloud upgrades. They also adopted resolutions authorizing 22 payments, approving a MDOT contract for Water Street reconstruction, supporting the 2026-2030 Master Plan (with Payton dissenting), and accepting a report on alleged hacking of the mayor's email. A first reading was held to rezone 1011 Pearl Street from C1 to R1, and the council entered closed session for the city manager's performance review, later amending the evaluation.

• Approved $328,498 bid for Connor Street Conversion (unanimous)
• Approved $301,235 BS&A Cloud upgrade (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing 22 payments (unanimous)
• Approved MDOT contract for Water Street reconstruction (unanimous)
• Adopted Master Plan 2026-2030 (6-1, Payton no)
• Accepted investigative report on mayor's email hacking (unanimous)
• Held first reading to rezone 1011 Pearl Street to R1 (unanimous)
• Amended city manager's annual evaluation (unanimous, Ashford absent)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Planning Commission

The Port Huron Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation to City Council on rezoning 1222 Water Street from R-1 (Single- and Two-Family Residential) to C-1 (General Business). The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing on rezoning 1222 Water Street from R-1 to C-1
• Recommendation to City Council on the rezoning request
• Approval of July 7, 2026 meeting minutes

The Port Huron Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that City Council approve rezoning 1222 Water Street from R-1 (residential) to C-1 (general business). The applicants, Ben and Todd Goldman, said the property would serve as a headquarters for a mobile boat repair business. The commission noted surrounding properties are already zoned C-1 and no public comments were received. The recommendation now goes to City Council for a final decision.

• Recommended rezoning 1222 Water Street from R-1 to C-1 (unanimous)
• Adopted July 7, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council will consider several bids and resolutions, including a $1.1 million purchase of a former vending building for city storage, a $828,987 road reconstruction project, and multiple vehicle purchases for police, fire, and other departments. A public hearing is scheduled on the annual CAPER report for federal grant programs.

• Resolution to purchase former All-Star Vending building at 3443 Military Street for $1,100,000 for storage and materials handling
• Bid of $828,987 from Raymond Excavating Co. for 24th Street Road Reconstruction and Utility Replacement from Nern Street to Dove Street
• Bid of $140,229 for three 2027 Dodge Durango Pursuit AWD vehicles for Police Department
• First reading of ordinance to rezone 1222 Water Street from R1 (residential) to C1 (general business)
• Three resolutions accepting $250,000 each in DNR grants with local match for park improvements at Sanborn, Knox, and Lakeside Parks

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority

The board will consider accepting a $4,340 grant and approving $9,430 in NIA funds for the 2026 Southside Pop-up Market. Officers for the 2026 term will be elected. The meeting includes public comment periods and reports from staff and board members.

• Election of NIA officers for the 2026 term
• Accepting a $4,340 grant from the Community Foundation of St. Clair County for the 2026 Southside Pop-up Market
• Approving $9,430 in NIA funding for the 2026 Southside Pop-up Market

The Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority approved a $4,340 grant from the Community Foundation of St. Clair County and $9,430 in NIA funds for the 2026 Southside Pop-up Market. Officers were elected for 2026: Mary Williams and Mark Watson as Co-Chairs, Dennis Regan as Treasurer, and the City continuing as Secretary. The meeting also included an informational presentation by Deputy City Manager Cynthia Broomfield on past accomplishments and upcoming projects.

• Approved $4,340 grant from Community Foundation of St. Clair County for 2026 Southside Pop-up Market (unanimous)
• Approved $9,430 in NIA funding for 2026 Southside Pop-up Market (unanimous)
• Elected Mary Williams and Mark Watson as Co-Chairs for 2026 (unanimous)
• Elected Dennis Regan as Treasurer for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved City continuing as Secretary for 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of November 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority

The Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority will hear an update from the Parks & Recreation Department and discuss the 2026 Southside Summer Pop-up Market. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of minutes from February 12, 2026.

• Update from the Parks & Recreation Department
• Discussion of the 2026 Southside Summer Pop-up Market
• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2026 regular meeting

The Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority unanimously adopted the minutes from its February 12, 2026 regular meeting. Deputy City Manager Cynthia Broomfield reported on summer 2026 recreation programming, including improvements to Knox Field softball diamonds and flower beds at Lincoln Park, and announced the 2026 Southside Summer Pop-up Market will move to the corner of 24th Street & Cleveland for better visibility. No substantive decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved February 12, 2026 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority

The Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority will hold a regular meeting to discuss improvements to the Conner Street Corridor and receive updates on Engineering and Public Works projects within the Southside NIA District. The meeting includes public comment periods and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion on improvements to the Conner Street Corridor
• Updates on Engineering and Public Works projects within the Southside NIA District
• Approval of minutes from the January 8, 2026 regular meeting

The Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority discussed proposed enhancements to the Conner Street Corridor, including historical lighting, banner posts, beautification, and outdoor seating. The board recommended further discussion with the Southside Garden owner and area residents before any decision. Minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting were approved as amended unanimously.

• Approved January 8, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Discussed Conner Street Corridor Phase I enhancements; recommended further consultation with property owner and residents
• Heard update on 24th Street striping (2026) and reconstruction (2027) projects
• Noted Engineering Department investigation of Conner Street/Electric Avenue/24th Street intersection safety