Port Huron, MI

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 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 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 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 Planning Commission

The Port Huron Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two main items: a request to rezone 1011 Pearl Street from C-1 (General Business) to R-1 (Single- and Two-Family Residential), and adoption of the 2026–2030 Comprehensive Master Plan as required by state law. The commission will also receive and file a public comment on the master plan.

• Public hearing and recommendation on rezoning 1011 Pearl Street from C-1 to R-1
• Public hearing and vote on the 2026–2030 Comprehensive Master Plan
• Receive and file email comment from Tyler Moldovan, 1412 Pleasant Street, regarding the master plan

The Port Huron Planning Commission unanimously approved a recommendation to rezone 1011 Pearl Street from C-1 to R-1, and unanimously approved the Comprehensive Master Plan for 2026-2030. The rezoning is a step toward a proposed recovery house, which will require a future special use permit. The Master Plan approval was required for state funding.

• Approved rezoning of 1011 Pearl Street from C-1 to R-1 (unanimous)
• Approved Comprehensive Master Plan 2026-2030 (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority

The Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority is holding a special meeting on June 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM at 3550 Electric Ave. The only action item is a site visit of the Conner Street Corridor within the NIA district. No votes, budgets, or ordinances are on the agenda.

The Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority held a special meeting on June 16, 2026, where members toured the Conner Street Corridor with City Manager James Freed. The tour demonstrated how road and parking lot improvements could make the area safer and more attractive for business growth. No votes or formal decisions were taken; the city manager will discuss potential funding sources at the next meeting.

• No formal decisions were made at this special meeting.
• The meeting consisted of a site visit to the Conner Street Corridor.
• City Manager James Freed led the tour and discussed potential improvements.
• Funding sources will be discussed at the next NIA meeting on August 13, 2026.

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

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority

The Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority will consider authorizing up to $235,000 for infrastructure build-out of the Bridge to Home program on 26th and 27th Street. Members will also discuss adding a digital marquee in South Park and vote on accepting a $50,000 proposal for outdoor fitness equipment at Knox Field. A letter of support for a grant application to improve Lincoln Park will be considered.

• Authorizing up to $235,000 for Bridge to Home program infrastructure on 26th and 27th Street
• Discussion on adding a digital marquee in South Park
• Accepting $50,000 proposal from Snider Recreation, Inc. for outdoor fitness equipment at Knox Field (County ARPA Funds)
• Letter of support for grant application to Michigan DNR Trust Fund for Lincoln Park improvements
• Receive and file quarterly NIA financial statement for period ending December 31, 2025

The Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority unanimously approved up to $235,000 for water and sewer infrastructure for the Bridge to Home single-family housing project on 26th and 27th Streets. The board also approved $50,000 for outdoor fitness equipment at Knox Field, authorized exploration of a digital marquee in South Park, and provided a letter of support for a DNR grant to improve Lincoln Park. All decisions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved up to $235,000 for infrastructure build-out of the Bridge to Home program on 26th and 27th Street (unanimous).
• Approved discussion to explore the addition of a digital marquee in South Park (unanimous).
• Approved $50,000 proposal from Snider Recreation, Inc. for outdoor fitness equipment at Knox Field (unanimous).
• Received and filed the quarterly NIA Statement of Revenue, Expenditures and Charges for period ending December 31, 2025 (unanimous).
• Approved a letter of support for a DNR Trust Fund and Recreation Passport Fund grant application for Lincoln Park improvements (unanimous).

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority

The Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority will hold a regular meeting to consider approving its fiscal year 2026-27 budget and receive the quarterly financial statement. Members will also discuss a proposed social district and hear summer updates from the deputy city manager.

• Approval of FY 2026-27 Southside NIA budget
• Receive and file quarterly NIA financial statement as of March 31, 2026
• Discussion on social district
• Summer updates from Deputy City Manager Cynthia Broomfield

The Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority approved the FY 2026-27 budget, a $7,500 grant from the Acheson Foundation for the Southside Pop-up Market, and discussed the South Park Social District. The board also received and filed the quarterly financial statement and heard updates on upcoming events.

• Approved quarterly financial statement as of March 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Southside NIA budget for FY 2026-27 (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 Acheson Foundation grant for Southside Pop-up Market (unanimous)
• Discussed South Park Social District; motion pending map amendment and resident notification

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 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)

Special Meeting of the Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority

The Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority is holding a special meeting on July 14, 2026, to discuss and potentially decide on a Capital Improvement Financing Plan and to authorize the City Manager to proceed with the Conner Street Reconstruction project. The meeting will include public comment periods and is scheduled for 5:00 PM at the Reinvestment Center.

• Discussion of a Capital Improvement Financing Plan
• Authorizing the City Manager to move forward with the Conner Street Reconstruction project
• Public comment periods of 4 minutes and 3 minutes

The Port Huron Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority unanimously adopted a Capital Improvement Financing Plan and authorized the City Manager to move forward with the Conner Street Reconstruction project. Both actions were approved with votes from Williams, Stenske, Thompson, and Haynes. The board also gave conceptual support to streetlight and parking lot projects, with formal financing details to be presented at a future meeting.

• Adopted Capital Improvement Financing Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to proceed with Conner Street Reconstruction project (unanimous)
• Gave conceptual support to streetlight and parking lot projects (no formal vote)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council will hold public hearings on continuing downtown special assessment districts for streetscape maintenance on Huron Avenue and Military Street. They will also vote on a $457,855 bid for south water tower control valve replacement, approve a lease for the Discovery City Children's Museum, and consider second reading of an ordinance regulating virtual currency machines.

• Public hearings on continuation of downtown special assessment districts for Huron Avenue and Military Street streetscape maintenance
• Approval of $457,855 bid from Raymond Excavating Company for south water tower control valve replacement
• Approval of lease agreement with Community Foundation of St. Clair County for Discovery City Children's Museum at 310 Huron Avenue
• Second reading and enactment of ordinance to establish licensing and regulations for virtual currency machines
• Approval of agreement with BMJ Engineers for 24th Street and Elmwood Area Resurfacing project design and engineering services

The Port Huron City Council unanimously adopted resolutions to continue two downtown special assessment districts for maintenance of the Huron Avenue and Military Street streetscape projects. The council also approved a $457,855 bid for south water tower control valve replacement, enacted an ordinance regulating virtual currency machines, and approved a lease for the Discovery City Children's Museum. A motion to have the mayor present an honorary plaque instead of the city manager failed for lack of a second.

• Continued downtown special assessment district for Huron Avenue streetscape maintenance (unanimous)
• Continued downtown special assessment district for Military Street streetscape maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $457,855 bid from Raymond Excavating for south water tower control valve replacement (unanimous)
• Enacted ordinance establishing licensing and regulations for virtual currency machines (unanimous)
• Approved lease with Community Foundation of St. Clair County for Discovery City Children's Museum at 310 Huron Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with BMJ Engineers for 24th Street and Elmwood Area Resurfacing design services (unanimous)
• Authorized issuance of Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bonds (unanimous)
• Approved 2025-2026 budget amendments for end-of-year adjustments (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request from Dorothy Lualdi for Cameron Redlowsk to obtain variances needed to use the property at 1325 6th Street as a two-unit structure. The board will also consider approving minutes from its June 1, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on variance request (PH#26-007) for two-unit use at 1325 6th Street
• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2026 meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance request from Dorothy Lualdi on behalf of Cameron Redlowsk to use 1325 6th Street as a two-unit structure. The motion was adopted as amended with a 3-1 vote. No public comments were received.

• Approved variance for two-unit use at 1325 6th Street (3-1)
• Approved minutes of June 1, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Historic District Commission

The Port Huron Historic District Commission will hold two public hearings: one to decide on a certificate of appropriateness for new windows at 1305 7th Street, and another for a sign at 515 Wall Street. The commission will also consider approval of minutes from its June 2, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing PH#26-005: Nick Mearim requests certificate of appropriateness for new windows at 1305 7th Street
• Public hearing PH#26-006: Signworks of Michigan requests certificate of appropriateness for a sign at 515 Wall Street
• Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2026 regular meeting

The Port Huron Historic District Commission held a regular meeting on July 7, 2026. They unanimously approved a certificate of appropriateness for window replacements at 1305 7th Street (like-for-like, size unchanged). They unanimously denied a request from Signworks of Michigan to erect a sign at 515 Wall Street, citing non-compliance with the historic district sign ordinance regarding lighting and projection depth. Minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting were also accepted.

• Approved certificate of appropriateness for window replacement at 1305 7th Street (6-0)
• Denied sign request from Signworks of Michigan at 515 Wall Street (6-0)
• Accepted June 2, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted (6-0)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Historic District Commission

The Port Huron Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing and decide on a certificate of appropriateness for Phillips Sign to install signage at SC4 Cinema, 301 Huron Avenue. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing on a certificate of appropriateness for signage at SC4 Cinema, 301 Huron Avenue, requested by Phillips Sign

The Port Huron Historic District Commission unanimously approved the minutes from its April 7, 2026 meeting. During a public hearing, the board discussed a request from Phillips Sign to install internally lit channel letters at SC4 Cinema (301 Huron Avenue) but took no final vote; the applicant agreed to revise the design and resubmit. The meeting adjourned without any other decisions or votes.

• Approved minutes of the April 7, 2026 Regular Historic District Commission meeting as submitted (unanimous).
• Discussed but did not vote on a certificate of appropriateness for Phillips Sign to install signage at SC4 Cinema, 301 Huron Avenue; applicant will revise artwork and resubmit.

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council will hold a public hearing on reallocating HOME-ARP funds for tenant-based rental assistance, then consider a resolution to adopt the amendment. They will also vote on a $195,841.15 bid for Fire Station 4 renovations, a decorative crosswalk art policy, and creation of a South Park Social District. Several items, including a CLEMIS IT services agreement and scheduling public hearings for streetscape maintenance costs, are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on substantial amendment to 2021 Annual Action Plan and HOME-ARP Allocation Plan to reallocate funds to tenant-based rental assistance
• Resolution to accept $195,841.15 bid from Union Properties Construction for Fire Station 4 renovations at 3114 24th Street (ARPA funds)
• Resolution approving the City of Port Huron Decorative Crosswalk Art Policy
• Resolution approving creation of the South Park Social District for Michigan Liquor License Control Commission consideration
• First reading of ordinance to add Article XV to Chapter 12, establishing licensing and regulations for virtual currency machines

The Port Huron City Council rejected a proposed Decorative Crosswalk Art Policy (RES #26-076) by a 2-4 vote, with Mayor Ashford and Councilmembers Lamb, Mosurak, and Pemberton voting no. The council also adopted a resolution creating the South Park Social District for consideration by the Michigan Liquor License Control Commission, approved a $195,841.15 bid for Fire Station 4 renovations, and adopted a HOME-ARP amendment for tenant-based rental assistance. All other items on the agenda were approved unanimously.

• Rejected Decorative Crosswalk Art Policy (2-4)
• Adopted South Park Social District creation (4-2)
• Approved $195,841.15 Fire Station 4 renovation bid (unanimous)
• Adopted HOME-ARP amendment for tenant-based rental assistance (unanimous)
• Approved 13 payments resolution (unanimous)
• Approved CLEMIS participation agreement (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for Military Street and Huron Avenue streetscape special assessments (unanimous)
• Received and filed quarterly financial report (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Construction Board of Appeals

The Construction Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on 12 appeals from property owners seeking exemptions from the Foreclosed, Vacant, and Abandoned Home Registration requirement. One appeal also seeks dismissal of a violation to rebuild front porch steps at 733 Chestnut Street. The board will vote on each resolution after public comment.

• Appeal PH#26-001 by Gerald Rutkowski for 2616 Woodstock Drive
• Appeal PH#26-002 by William Mumford for 3107 Barlow Street
• Appeal PH#26-012 by Brian Frey to dismiss violation for steps at 733 Chestnut Street
• Multiple appeals by Gerald Rutkowski for properties at 2533 16th Avenue, 1815 Elk Street, and 1427 Wall Street
• Appeal PH#25-011 by Ronald Zimmer for 810 Gillett Street

The Port Huron Construction Board of Appeals heard 12 appeals from property owners seeking exemptions from the Foreclosed, Vacant, and Abandoned Home Registration program. The board granted 6 appeals with conditions (mostly requiring occupancy or sale within 2-12 months) and denied 6 appeals, all by unanimous votes. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Granted appeal PH#26-001 (2616 Woodstock Dr) with 2-month occupancy/sale condition (3-0)
• Denied appeal PH#26-002 (3107 Barlow St) (3-0)
• Denied appeal PH#26-003 (2630 17th Ave) (3-0)
• Granted appeal PH#26-004 (2615 Moak St) with 12-month occupancy condition (3-0)
• Granted appeal PH#26-005 (2533 16th Ave) with 2-month occupancy/sale condition (3-0)
• Denied appeal PH#26-006 (2129 St Clair St) (3-0)
• Granted appeal PH#26-007 (1815 Elk St) (3-0)
• Denied appeal PH#26-008 (1811 S Woodland Dr) (3-0)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The City Council will vote on the 2026-2032 Capital Improvement Program and the annual city budget for FY 2026-2027, including the Downtown Development Authority budget and tax millage rates. Other actions include awarding a $404,600 roof replacement contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and purchasing two columbaria for $44,800 for Allied Veterans' Cemetery. The council will also consider joining the West Michigan Health Insurance Pool for three years and scheduling a public hearing on a HOME ARP plan amendment.

• RES #26-067: Adopting 2026-2032 Capital Improvement Program
• RES #26-068: Adopting FY 2026-2027 city budget and DDA budget, authorizing tax millage levy
• FCM #26-021: $404,600 roof replacement bid for Wastewater Treatment Plant (Tri-Star Roofing)
• FCM #26-022: $44,800 purchase of two columbaria for Allied Veterans' Cemetery (Kyber Columbarium)
• RES #26-069: Authorizing membership in West Michigan Health Insurance Pool for three years

The Port Huron City Council unanimously approved a $404,600 bid from Tri-Star Roofing & Sheet Metal for roof replacement at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The council also adopted the annual city budget for fiscal year 2026-2027, with Mayor Ashford voting no. A $44,800 bid for two columbaria at Allied Veterans' Cemetery was accepted, and the council approved membership in the West Michigan Health Insurance Pool for a minimum three-year period.

• Approved $404,600 bid from Tri-Star Roofing & Sheet Metal for roof replacement at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (FCM #26-021).
• Approved $44,800 bid from Kyber Columbarium and Construction for two columbaria at Allied Veterans' Cemetery (FCM #26-022).
• Adopted the Capital Improvement Program for 2026-2027 through 2031-2032 fiscal years (RES #26-067).
• Adopted the annual city budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, including the Downtown Development Authority budget and tax millage levy (RES #26-068; Ashford voted no).
• Authorized City of Port Huron membership in the West Michigan Health Insurance Pool for a minimum three-year period (RES #26-069).
• Approved the 2026 Request for Local Millage Distribution from the St. Clair County Parks and Recreation Commission (RES #26-070).
• Approved scheduling a public hearing for June 8, 2026 on the HOME ARP Allocation Plan substantial amendment (RES #26-071).
• Recognized Port Huron Town Hall Series as a nonprofit organization in the city (RES #26-072).

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals

The Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on June 1, 2026, to conduct three public hearings on variance requests. The board will consider a request to add two feet of lattice atop an existing six-foot fence at 1914 Willow Street, a lot width and size variance at 1754 McPherson Street, and variances for lot width, lot size, and parking at 1024 and 1028 8th Street. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• PH#26-004: Request to install two feet of lattice on top of a six-foot fence at 1914 Willow Street
• PH#26-005: Request for lot width, lot size, and unit size variances at 1754 McPherson Street
• PH#26-006: Request for lot width, lot size, and parking variances at 1024 and 1028 8th Street
• Public hearings will be held before the board considers adoption of each resolution

The Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a lattice fence extension at 1914 Willow Street and granted amended variances for lot width, lot size, and unit size at 1754 McPherson Street, removing a parking variance. A third request for variances at 1024 and 1028 8th Street died for lack of motion. Minutes from a previous meeting were accepted unanimously.

• Approved lattice fence extension at 1914 Willow Street (5-0)
• Granted amended variances for lot width, lot size, and unit size at 1754 McPherson Street, removing parking variance (5-0)
• Request for variances at 1024 and 1028 8th Street died for lack of motion
• Accepted previous meeting minutes as submitted (5-0)

Special Meeting of the Port Huron Downtown Development Authority

The Port Huron Downtown Development Authority will hold a special meeting to vote on two facade improvement grants. One grant is for Andy's Wine Bar at 104 Water Street, and the other is for a property at 408 Huron Avenue. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the April 21 regular meeting and a public audience period.

• DDA #26-008: Approving payment for Andy's Wine Bar Facade Grant at 104 Water Street
• DDA #26-009: Approving a Facade Grant application for 408 Huron Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the April 21, 2026 regular meeting
• Public audience period for comments
• Next regular meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026

The Port Huron Downtown Development Authority approved two facade grants at a special meeting on June 1, 2026. A $10,000 grant was awarded to Andy's Wine Bar at 104 Water Street, and a $7,752.58 grant was approved for a property at 408 Huron Avenue to replace doors and windows. Both motions passed unanimously, with four members voting yes and three absent.

• Approved $10,000 facade grant for Andy's Wine Bar at 104 Water Street (unanimous)
• Approved $7,752.58 facade grant for property at 408 Huron Avenue (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council will hold public hearings on the proposed 2026-27 city budget, the Downtown Development Authority budget, and the Capital Improvement Program. Council will also consider a $1.95 million bid for 10th Street reconstruction, a $38,000 agreement for a Bluewater Bridge float, and a brownfield plan for 1635 Poplar Street. Routine items include approving payments, special assessments for blighted properties, and a grant application for urban forestry.

• Public hearings on 2026-27 city budget, DDA budget, and Capital Improvement Program
• Bid of $1,948,313.00 from Raymond Excavating for 10th Street Reconstruction from Lapeer Avenue to Black River
• Agreement with The Parade Company for $38,000.00 to construct a Port Huron Bluewater Bridge Float
• Brownfield Plan for The Fead Building at 1635 Poplar Street
• Second reading of ordinance amending water and sewer service charges for NPDES permit holders

The Council unanimously approved a $1,948,313 bid from Raymond Excavating for the 10th Street Reconstruction project from Lapeer Avenue to the Black River. It also unanimously adopted the Brownfield Plan for the Fead Building Project at 1635 Poplar Street, a $6.8 million redevelopment creating 18 housing units. A first-reading ordinance to regulate bicycles on sidewalks was referred back to administration after public opposition. The consent agenda and several resolutions were adopted unanimously, including a $38,000 agreement with The Parade Company for a Bluewater Bridge float.

• Approved $1,948,313 bid for 10th Street Reconstruction (unanimous)
• Adopted Brownfield Plan for Fead Building redevelopment, 18 housing units (unanimous)
• Referred bicycle-on-sidewalk ordinance back to administration (unanimous)
• Approved $38,000 agreement for Bluewater Bridge float (7-1, Lamb opposed)
• Authorized 14 payments via resolution (unanimous)
• Approved second addendum to St. Clair County network agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized MERS service credit purchase for IT employee retirement (unanimous)
• Approved grant application for $50,000 urban forestry program (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the proposed 2026-27 budget. The agenda includes public comment periods for city residents/business owners and non-residents, followed by a discussion of the budget presentation. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on the proposed 2026-27 budget (see attached presentation)
• Public comment for city residents and business owners
• Public comment for non-residents

The Port Huron City Council held a special meeting to discuss the proposed 2026-27 budget, but no formal decisions or votes were made. Public comments included concerns about Black River Canal repair funding and the meeting location's ADA accessibility. The meeting adjourned without any action.

• Discussed proposed 2026-27 budget (no action)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:29 PM

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Planning Commission

The Port Huron Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two items: a special use permit for a used car sales lot at an unspecified address by Grey Rabbit Properties LLC & Cawood Auto Company, and approval of the Capital Improvements Program for fiscal years 2026/2027 through 2031/2032. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing on special use permit for used car sales lot in C1 district at 1527 Hancock Street
• Public hearing and action on Capital Improvements Program for FY 2026/2027 through 2031/2032
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2026 regular meeting

The Port Huron Planning Commission approved a special use permit for a used car sales lot at 1527 Hancock Street, and accepted the minutes of the previous meeting. The Capital Improvements Program for fiscal years 2026-2032 was also approved. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 PM.

• Approved special use permit for a used car sales lot at 1527 Hancock Street (8-0).
• Approved the Capital Improvements Program for fiscal years 2026/2027 through 2031/2032 (8-0).
• Accepted the minutes of the April 7, 2026 meeting (8-0).

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council will consider accepting bids and quotes for several infrastructure and equipment projects, including a $335,000 raw water intake valve replacement at the Water Filtration Plant and $411,485 for 33 self-contained breathing apparatus units for the Fire Department. The council will also hold public hearings on May 11 for the proposed 2026-2027 budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Downtown Development Authority budget. A second reading and enactment is scheduled to rezone 2213 Bancroft Street from light industrial to single- and two-family residential.

• Accepting $335,000 bid from Trojan Development for Raw Water Intake Valve Replacement at Water Filtration Plant
• Accepting $411,485 quote from Phoenix Safety Outfitters for 33 self-contained breathing apparatus units for Fire Department
• Approving agreement with Tetra Tech for engineering services for thickener tank improvements at Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Second reading to rezone 2213 Bancroft Street from M1 (Light Industrial) to R1 (Single- and Two-Family Residential)
• Scheduling public hearings for May 11 on proposed 2026-2027 budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Downtown Development Authority budget

The Port Huron City Council unanimously approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $335,000 bid to Trojan Development Company for raw water intake valve replacement at the Water Filtration Plant. Other approved items included a $411,485 purchase of 33 self-contained breathing apparatus units for the Fire Department, a $66,292 portable generator for sanitary pump stations, and pavement marking/striping services. The council also enacted a zoning change for 2213 Bancroft Street from light industrial to single-family residential, and scheduled public hearings for May 11, 2026, on the proposed 2026-2027 budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Downtown Development Authority budget.

• Approved $335,000 bid to Trojan Development Co. for raw water intake valve replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $411,485 for 33 self-contained breathing apparatus units for Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved $66,292 for Generac portable generator for sanitary pump stations (unanimous)
• Approved $48,494 for pavement marking services and $31,610.80 for pavement striping (unanimous)
• Enacted second reading of ordinance rezoning 2213 Bancroft Street from M1 to R1 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Tetra Tech for engineering services for wastewater thickener tank replacement (unanimous)
• Approved three-year assessing services agreement with Assessment Administration Services (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearings for May 11, 2026, on proposed budget, Capital Improvement Program, and DDA budget (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Port Huron Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Port Huron Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will hold a special meeting to consider two items related to the Fead Building at 1635 Poplar Street: a Brownfield Reimbursement Agreement and a Brownfield Plan. The meeting also includes election of officers and approval of minutes from a 2020 meeting.

• Public hearing on Brownfield Reimbursement Agreement for 1635 Poplar Street (Fead Building)
• Public hearing on Brownfield Plan for the Fead Building project, with recommendation for City Council hearing on May 11, 2026
• Election of officers (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Acting Director/Secretary)

The Port Huron Brownfield Redevelopment Authority unanimously approved a Brownfield Reimbursement Agreement with the Fead Building for property at 1635 Poplar Street. The board also unanimously approved the Brownfield Plan for the Fead Building project and recommended City Council schedule a public hearing on the plan for May 11, 2026. Officers were elected: Bruce Seymore II as Chairman, Jacob Orr as Vice Chairman, Lee V Ward as Treasurer, and Planning Director Haynes as Acting Director/Secretary.

• Elected Bruce Seymore II Chairman, Jacob Orr Vice Chairman, Lee V Ward Treasurer, and Planning Director Haynes Acting Director/Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved Brownfield Reimbursement Agreement BFPH #26-001 with Fead Building for 1635 Poplar Street (unanimous)
• Approved Brownfield Plan BFPH #26-002 for Fead Building project and recommended City Council public hearing on May 11, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 30, 2020 special meeting as submitted (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 Annual Action Plan and vote on resolutions including the Blue Water Area Transportation Commission operating tax levy, a boat launch fee adjustment, and a security contract for Lakeside Beach. Several routine appointments and a first-reading zoning change for 2213 Bancroft Street are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing on the 2026 Annual Action Plan
• RES #26-044: Authorizing levy of the Blue Water Area Transportation Commission operating tax rate for FY 2026-27
• RES #26-050: Approving an adjustment to boat launch fees
• RES #25-051: Approving a security guard services agreement with JCL Protection Safety Solutions for Lakeside Beach summer 2026
• ORD #26-001: First reading to rezone 2213 Bancroft Street from Light Industrial (M1) to Single- and Two-Family Residential (R1)

The Port Huron City Council unanimously approved 18 payments, adjusted boat launch fees, and authorized a security guard contract for Lakeside Beach. A first reading was held to rezone 2213 Bancroft Street from light industrial to residential, with final action pending. No public comments were heard on the proposed 2026 Annual Action Plan.

• Approved 18 payments (RES #26-042, unanimous)
• Approved multi-year agreement with Professional Services Industries for construction testing (RES #26-043, unanimous)
• Authorized levy of operating tax rate for Blue Water Area Transportation Commission (RES #26-044, unanimous)
• Adopted Arbor Day proclamation for April 24, 2026 (RES #26-045, unanimous)
• Authorized special liquor license for Rockin' the Rivers event (RES #26-046, unanimous)
• Approved boat launch fee adjustment (RES #26-050, unanimous)
• Approved security guard contract with JCL Protection Safety Solutions for Lakeside Beach (RES #26-051, unanimous)
• First reading of ordinance to rezone 2213 Bancroft Street from M1 to R1 (ORD #26-001, unanimous)