Port Huron public meetings in 2025

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council will vote on several resolutions, including a rezoning referral for multiple properties to a Planned Unit Development district, a contract for marina dredging and dock repairs, and a software agreement. The council will also consider the sale of a vacant lot and grant applications for park improvements.

• Rezoning referral for properties at 1700 Washington Ave, 1620 Kearney St, 1125/1129 12th Ave, 1635 Washington Ave, 1640 Thomas St, and 1313 & 1229 12th Ave to Planned Unit Development
• Agreement with BMJ Engineers & Surveyors for marina maintenance dredging and dock repairs (2026-2030)
• Two-year master service agreement with Rep'd for $36,000 to extend 'Ask the City' communications tool
• Sale of vacant lot at 1430 Pine Grove Avenue for $5,000
• Grant applications for tennis/pickleball court renovation at Lincoln Park ($25,000 grant + $55,000 local match) and half basketball court at Renaissance Park ($25,000 grant + $25,000 local match)

The council voted 5-2 to reconsider a proposed amendment to its rules of procedure (RES #25-137), which was then postponed after a 4-3 vote. Several other resolutions were approved, including a marina maintenance contract, a communications tool agreement, and property rezoning referrals.

• Reconsideration of RES #25-137 (rules of procedure amendment) adopted (5-2)
• RES #25-137 (rules amendment) postponed (4-3)
• Approved $36,000 master service agreement for 'Ask the City' tool (5-2)
• Referred rezoning of multiple properties to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved sale of vacant lot at 1430 Pine Grove Ave for $5,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized $25,000 grant application for tennis/pickleball court at Lincoln Park (unanimous)
• Authorized $25,000 grant application for basketball half-court at Renaissance Park (unanimous)
• Approved single lot special assessment for brush pickup (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals

The Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one to rebuild a home at 590 Lakeside Park and another to add a parking pad at 1334 6th Street. The board will also receive and file communications from neighbors regarding the Lakeside Park request, including concerns about deck height. The meeting includes routine items like call to order, roll call, and approval of minutes.

• Public hearing PH#25-014: Request from Marilyn and Mark Steffens to rebuild home at 590 Lakeside Park
• Public hearing PH#25-015: Request from Rodney Dharry to pour additional parking pad at 1334 6th Street
• Communication from Leigh Marciniak (596 Lakeside Park) expressing concern about deck height at 590 Lakeside Drive
• Communication from James Currier (594 Lakeside Park) supporting variances contingent on deck height change to 32 inches
• Communication from Tom Clark (588 Lakeside Park) supporting requested variances

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a request from Marilyn and Mark Steffens to rebuild their home at 590 Lakeside Park, with the deck height amended to 32 inches instead of the proposed 48 inches. The board also unanimously approved a request from Rodney Dharry to add a parking pad at 1334 6th Street. Three communications from neighbors regarding the Lakeside Park project were received and filed. The meeting lasted 27 minutes with three members present.

• Approved as amended (unanimous) PH#25-014: Marilyn and Mark Steffens' request to rebuild their home at 590 Lakeside Park, with deck height reduced to 32 inches
• Approved (unanimous) PH#25-015: Rodney Dharry's request to pour an additional parking pad at 1334 6th Street
• Received and filed (unanimous) a communication from Leigh Marciniak of 596 Lakeside Park expressing concern about deck height at 590 Lakeside Drive
• Received and filed (unanimous) a communication from James Currier of 594 Lakeside Park supporting variances contingent on 32-inch deck height
• Received and filed (unanimous) a communication from Tom Clark of 588 Lakeside Park supporting the requested variances
• Accepted as submitted (unanimous) the minutes of the November 3, 2025 regular meeting

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Historic District Commission

The Port Huron Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on five requests: two for signage at 232 Huron Avenue and 515 Wall Street, two for metal roof installations at 717 and 719 Wall Street, and one for siding at 911 Court Street. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing on signage at 232 Huron Avenue (Cedar Hills Graphics)
• Public hearing on signage at 515 Wall Street (Good Vibes / 515 Wall Management)
• Public hearing on metal roof at 717 Wall Street (Theresa Whitefield)
• Public hearing on metal roof at 719 Wall Street (Theresa Whitefield)
• Public hearing on siding at 911 Court Street (William Schieman)

The Port Huron Historic District Commission denied a request to install signage at 515 Wall Street, approved signage at 232 Huron Avenue, and issued notices to proceed for metal roof work at 713 and 719 Wall Street and siding at 911 Court Street. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved signage at 232 Huron Avenue (5-0)
• Denied signage at 515 Wall Street (5-0)
• Issued notice to proceed for metal roof at 713 Wall Street (5-0)
• Issued notice to proceed for metal roof at 719 Wall Street (5-0)
• Issued notice to proceed for siding at 911 Court Street (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council will consider accepting a $58,700 quote for a generator at the Eleger Harvey Community Center, along with several routine resolutions including a grant application for a summer day camp and making a traffic control order permanent. The meeting also includes proclamations and presentations on community initiatives.

• Accepting $58,700 quote from TMA Electric for generator at Eleger Harvey Community Center
• Authorizing grant application to MiLEAP for 2026 Palmer Park Summer Day Camp
• Making permanent traffic control order requiring 26th Street to stop for Nern Street
• Confirming special assessment for emergency board-up at 2815 Walnut Street
• Proclamation declaring November 19, 2025 as Community Pay It Forward Day

The Port Huron City Council voted 3-3 to reject Resolution #25-137, a proposed amendment to the City Council's Rules of Procedure, after multiple residents spoke in opposition. The council unanimously approved 21 payments, accepted a $58,700 generator quote for the Eleger Harvey Community Center, and adopted several other consent agenda items including appointments and a permanent traffic control order.

• Rejected Resolution #25-137, proposed amendment to City Council's Rules of Procedure (3-3)
• Adopted Resolution #25-136 authorizing 21 payments (unanimous)
• Accepted quote from TMA Electric, LLC for $58,700 generator at Eleger Harvey Community Center (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #25-138 authorizing grant application to MiLEAP for Palmer Park Summer Day Camp (unanimous)
• Made permanent Traffic Control Order #1406: 26th Street shall STOP for Nern Street (unanimous)
• Appointed Judy Brush to Beautification Commission, term expiring January 30, 2028 (unanimous)
• Confirmed single lot special assessment for emergency board-up at 2815 Walnut Street (unanimous)
• Received and filed notification of Judy Brush's appointment to Traffic Study Committee (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Downtown Development Authority

The Port Huron Downtown Development Authority will vote on financial statements through September 2025 and the 2026 meeting schedule. Members will also receive updates on the art mural project, Santa Parade, Small Business Saturday, Jingle & Mingle Christmas Crawl, and Chilly Fest 2026.

• DDA #25-005: Approving DDA financials as of September 30, 2025
• DDA #25-006: Approving the 2026 meeting schedule
• Update on the art mural project
• Santa Parade updates
• Small Business Saturday and Jingle & Mingle Christmas Crawl reminders

The Port Huron Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved its financials as of September 30, 2025, and the 2026 meeting schedule. Members also discussed updates on the art mural project, Santa Parade, Small Business Saturday, Jingle & Mingle Christmas Crawl, and Chilly Fest 2026, but took no formal action on these items.

• Approved DDA #25-005: financials as of September 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved DDA #25-006: 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Accepted October 21, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Planning Commission

The Port Huron Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on four special use permit requests, including a real estate brokerage, a business office, a gas station with a convenience store, and a women's parole facility. The commission will also receive and file three communications from residents and realtors regarding specific proposals.

• Special use permit for a real estate brokerage at 232 Huron Avenue (PH #25-010)
• Special use permit for a professional/business office at 1303 Washington Avenue (PH #25-011)
• Special use permit for a gas station with a c-store at 1912 Pine Grove Avenue (PH #25-012)
• Special use permit for a women's parole facility at 3525 24th Street (PH #25-013)
• Communication from a resident requesting the gas station at 1912 Pine Grove Avenue not be open 24 hours (COMM #25-003)

The Port Huron Planning Commission approved four special use permits at its November 4, 2025 meeting. Approved were: a real estate brokerage at 232 Huron Avenue (7-2), a professional office at 1303 Washington Avenue (unanimous), a gas station with c-store at 1912 Pine Grove Avenue (7-1), and a women's parole facility at 3525 24th Street (unanimous, with one abstention). The commission also received and filed three communications, including a resident's concern about the gas station's hours.

• Approved special use permit for Initia Real Estate brokerage at 232 Huron Avenue (7-2)
• Approved special use permit for Interwest Technology Group office at 1303 Washington Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for gas station with c-store at 1912 Pine Grove Avenue (7-1)
• Approved special use permit for Huron House women's parole facility at 3525 24th Street (unanimous, McCready abstained)
• Accepted minutes of September 2, 2025 meeting as submitted (unanimous)
• Received and filed communication from Robert Bouchey regarding 1912 Pine Grove Avenue gas station (unanimous)
• Received and filed email from Jody Bruce supporting 232 Huron Avenue special use (unanimous)
• Received and filed email from Todd Bruce supporting 232 Huron Avenue special use (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Historic District Commission

The Port Huron Historic District Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, and conduct four public hearings on requests for exterior alterations to historic properties. The hearings involve roof replacements at 804 Wall St., 719 Wall St., and 713 Wall St., and new doors/windows at 103 Michigan St.

• Public hearing PH#25-012: Barry and Cortni White request to replace asphalt shingles with new black asphalt shingles at 804 Wall St.
• Public hearing PH#25-012: Theresa Whitefield requests a metal roof at 719 Wall St.
• Public hearing PH#25-013: Theresa Whitefield requests a metal roof at 713 Wall St.
• Public hearing PH#25-014: Cademore Holdings (Vintage Tavern) requests new doors/windows at 103 Michigan St.

The Port Huron Historic District Commission unanimously denied two requests by Parraghi Roofing to install metal roofs at 719 and 713 Wall Street, citing the mixed-material patchwork approach. The commission approved a roof replacement at 804 Wall St. and new doors/windows at 103 Michigan St., both unanimously. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved asphalt shingle roof replacement at 804 Wall St. (unanimous)
• Denied metal roof installation at 719 Wall St. (unanimous)
• Denied metal roof installation at 713 Wall St. (unanimous)
• Approved new doors/windows at 103 Michigan St. (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council will consider two major contracts for the Wastewater Treatment Plant: an $8.9 million bid for secondary clarifier rehabilitation and a $1.3 million bid for roof rehabilitation. The consent agenda includes routine special assessments for trash pickup, brush removal, and blight abatement. Public comment is open before any decisions.

• Accepting $8,875,615 bid from J. F. Cavanaugh Co. Inc. for secondary clarifier rehabilitation at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Accepting $1,269,000 bid from William Molnar Roofing, Inc. for secondary building roof rehabilitation at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Confirming special assessments for single-lot trash pickup in the right-of-way
• Confirming special assessments for large brush and branch pickup in the right-of-way
• Confirming special assessments for blight removal and nuisance abatement

The Port Huron City Council unanimously approved two major contracts for the Wastewater Treatment Plant: an $8,875,615 bid from J. F. Cavanaugh Co. Inc. for secondary clarifier rehabilitation, and a $1,269,000 bid from William Molnar Roofing, Inc. for secondary building roof rehabilitation. The council also adopted consent agenda items and three resolutions confirming single-lot special assessments for trash pickup, brush pickup, and blight abatement. Minutes from the October 13 meeting were accepted as submitted.

• Approved $8,875,615 bid from J. F. Cavanaugh Co. Inc. for secondary clarifier rehabilitation at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Approved $1,269,000 bid from William Molnar Roofing, Inc. for secondary building roof rehabilitation at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of October 13, 2025 regular meeting as submitted (unanimous)
• Adopted RES #25-133 confirming single-lot special assessments for special trash pickup (unanimous)
• Adopted RES #25-134 confirming single-lot special assessment for large brush and branch pickup (unanimous)
• Adopted RES #25-135 confirming single-lot special assessments for blight removal and nuisance abatement (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals

The Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance requests: one for a gas station with a convenience store at 1912 Pine Grove Avenue, and another for a garage and porch extension at 2901 Omar Street. The board will also receive a resident's complaint about the gas station's proposed 24-hour operation.

• Public hearing on 3 variances (lot size, frontage, maneuvering lane) for a gas station with c-store at 1912 Pine Grove Avenue
• Public hearing on 2 variances for an attached two-car garage and front porch extension at 2901 Omar Street
• Communication from Robert Bouchey requesting the gas station at 1912 Pine Grove Avenue not be open 24 hours due to past nuisance
• Approval of minutes from the September 23, 2025 Special Zoning Board of Appeals meeting

The Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved two variance requests at its November 3, 2025 meeting. The first (PH#25-012) granted Mark Moses variances to allow an attached two-car garage and front porch extension at 2901 Omar Street. The second (PH#25-013) granted Holden Dawood three variances (lot size, lot frontage, maneuvering lane) to reopen a gas station with a convenience store at 1912 Pine Grove Avenue, despite public opposition citing noise concerns. The board also received and filed a communication from a resident about potential 24-hour operation at the gas station.

• Approved PH#25-012: variances for attached two-car garage and front porch extension at 2901 Omar Street (3-0)
• Approved PH#25-013: three variances for gas station with c-store at 1912 Pine Grove Avenue (3-0)
• Received and filed communication from Robert Bouchey regarding 24-hour gas station concerns (3-0)
• Approved minutes of September 23, 2025 special meeting (3-0)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron McMorran Place Commission

The Port Huron McMorran Place Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss old business regarding parking and new business including Prowlers and a dehumidifier update from Deputy City Manager Cynthia Broomfield. The meeting will also include public audience, approval of minutes from a special meeting on August 14, 2025, and roll call.

• Old Business: Parking discussion
• New Business: Prowlers discussion
• New Business: Dehumidifier update by Deputy City Manager Cynthia Broomfield
• Approval of minutes from Special McMorran Place Commission Meeting - August 14, 2025

The commission accepted the August 14, 2025 special meeting minutes unanimously. General Manager Rob Churchill reported that parking fees for the North and Southwest lots changed from a flat $7 per day to an hourly rate: first hour free, $2 per additional hour, with a $10 daily maximum. He also noted the Prowlers' new ice projectors, painted walls for visibility, and additional cameras for YouTube game broadcasts, as well as a pending repair of the dehumidifier control panel by Johnson Controls. No votes were taken on new business items; the meeting adjourned at 8:17 AM.

• Approved minutes of the Special McMorran Place Commission Meeting of August 14, 2025 as submitted (unanimous).
• Reported that North and Southwest lot parking changed from $7 flat rate to hourly: first hour free, $2/hour thereafter, $10 daily max.
• Noted Prowlers' new ice projectors, painted arena walls for visibility, and additional cameras for YouTube broadcasts.
• Noted dehumidifier control panel issue with Johnson Controls; temporary units from ServPro used; repair scheduled for Friday.

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will consider approving two facade improvement grants for properties at 401 Grand River Avenue and 1115 Military Street. The board will also receive updates on Farmer's Market operations, art murals, and upcoming holiday events including the Santa Parade and Mingle & Jingle Christmas Crawl.

• DDA #25-003: Facade grant for 401 Grand River Avenue (Frank Hoffman)
• DDA #25-004: Facade grant for 1115 Military Street (The Imprint House)
• Santa Parade scheduled for November 28, 2025
• Mingle & Jingle Christmas Crawl on December 13, 2025
• Art Mural Updates and Farmer's Market Operations reports

The Port Huron Downtown Development Authority approved two facade grant applications for properties at 401 Grand River Avenue and 1115 Military Street, both unanimously. The board also discussed upcoming events including the Santa Parade and Mingle & Jingle Christmas Crawl.

• Approved facade grant for 401 Grand River Avenue (DDA #25-003) unanimously
• Approved facade grant for 1115 Military Street (DDA #25-004) unanimously

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council will consider several resolutions, including accepting a $116,423 federal grant for firefighter training, purchasing 200 trees for $80,000, and supporting a reforestation task force. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Chamber of Commerce Day and routine consent agenda items.

• RES #25-126: Accepting $116,423.22 FEMA grant for fire department technical rescue training
• RES #25-128: Approving $80,000 purchase of 200 trees from Marine City Nursery for fall 2025 and spring 2026 planting
• RES #25-129: Supporting establishment of a Mayoral Reforestation Task Force to increase tree canopy and green space access
• RES #25-127: Adopting amended St. Clair County Comprehensive Emergency Management Program
• RES #25-125: Authorizing twenty-four payments

The council unanimously approved the purchase of 200 trees from Marine City Nursery for $80,000 to be planted in fall 2025 and spring 2026. A resolution to establish a Mayoral Reforestation Task Force died due to lack of a second. The council also accepted a $116,423 FEMA firefighter grant and approved 24 payments, among other consent items.

• Approved $80,000 purchase of 200 trees from Marine City Nursery (unanimous)
• Resolution to establish Mayoral Reforestation Task Force died, lack of second (unanimous)
• Accepted $116,423 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for technical rescue training (unanimous)
• Adopted amended St. Clair County Comprehensive Emergency Management Program (unanimous)
• Approved 24 payments via RES #25-125 (unanimous)
• Confirmed single lot special assessment for brush/branch pickup (unanimous)
• Confirmed reappointment of Mary Williams and appointment of Kristen Thompson to Southside Neighborhood Improvement Authority (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Erin Kreiner to Beautification Commission (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals

The Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting to consider a variance request from Nick Sears for an addition on the east side of a property. The board will also approve minutes from its September 8 regular meeting and take public comment.

• Variance request PH#25-010 from contractor Nick Sears for an addition on the east side of a property
• Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2025 regular meeting

The Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for the north and south sides of 4220 Gratiot Avenue, but denied the requested east side variance, requiring the owner to stay within ordinance-required setbacks based on a sightline drawn from the corner of the porches of adjacent properties. The decision was unanimous (5-0). The board also approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting as amended, correcting the public hearing date.

• Approved variances for the north and south sides of the property at 4220 Gratiot Avenue, citing the difficulty of building on a 25-foot-wide lot.
• Denied the variance request for the east side addition extension; the owner must stay within ordinance-required setbacks based on a sightline from the corner of the porches of adjacent properties.
• Adopted the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes as amended, correcting the public hearing date to September 8, 2025.
• Adjourned the special meeting at 6:09 PM.

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Historic District Commission

The Port Huron Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on three requests for exterior alterations to historic properties, including a new awning at 1115 Military Street, a decorative element replacement at 1101 Military Street, and a carport roof replacement at 801 Court St. The commission will also appoint a chair and vice chair.

• Public hearing PH#25-009: Belle River Awning to replace awning at 1115 Military Street
• Public hearing PH#25-010: Colonial Woods Missionary Church to replace decorative element at 1101 Military Street
• Public hearing PH#25-011: Kyle Lick to replace carport roof at 801 Court St.
• Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for the commission

The Port Huron Historic District Commission unanimously approved three public hearing items: a new awning at 1115 Military Street, replacement of decorative elements, stairs, and windows at Colonial Woods Missionary Church (1101 Military Street), and a carport roof replacement at 801 Court Street. The commission also appointed William Vogan as chair and Niall Farley as vice chair for the board.

• Appointed William Vogan as chair and Niall Farley as vice chair (unanimous)
• Approved notice to proceed for Belle River Awning to install a new awning at 1115 Military Street (unanimous)
• Approved notice to proceed for Colonial Woods Missionary Church to replace decorative element, stairs, and windows at 1101 Military Street (unanimous)
• Approved notice to proceed for Kyle Lick to replace carport roof at 801 Court Street (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes from July 1, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including accepting a $967,730 bid for control panel upgrades at the Water Filtration Plant, approving a parking lot transfer to the community college, and leasing a building to the Housing Commission. The agenda also includes second-reading votes on two zoning changes and a housing tax abatement, plus consent agenda items for special assessments.

• Bid acceptance: Ainsworth Electric Inc., $967,730 for Water Filtration Plant control panel upgrades
• Resolution #25-120: Authorize submission of CAPER report to HUD for CDBG and HOME funds
• Resolution #25-121: Approve MOU to transfer city-owned parking lot at Michigan and Bard Streets to St. Clair County Community College
• Resolution #25-123: Approve $60,000 from Opioid Settlement funds to Blue Water Recovery & Outreach Center
• Ordinance #25-006: Rezone 218 Riverview St, 2601 Omar St, and 2500-2530 Wright St to Planned Unit Development

The council unanimously enacted a second-reading ordinance rezoning the former Dunn Paper properties (218 Riverview St, 2601 Omar St, and vacant lots on Wright St) from industrial/residential to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) district. It also approved a $967,730 bid for water filtration plant control panel upgrades, authorized the CAPER report for HUD, transferred a city-owned parking lot to St. Clair County Community College, leased the Eleger Harvey Reinvestment Center to the Housing Commission, and granted $60,000 in opioid settlement funds to Blue Water Recovery & Outreach Center. All votes were unanimous.

• Rezoned former Dunn Paper properties to PUD district (unanimous)
• Approved $967,730 bid to Ainsworth Electric for water plant control panel upgrades (unanimous)
• Authorized submission of 2024 CAPER to HUD (unanimous)
• Approved MOU to transfer city-owned parking lot at Michigan & Bard to SC4 (unanimous)
• Approved lease of Eleger Harvey Reinvestment Center to Port Huron Housing Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 from opioid settlement funds to BWROC (unanimous)
• Confirmed single lot special assessment for brush/branch pickup (unanimous)
• Enacted ordinance providing service charge in lieu of taxes for Robin Crest low-income housing (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council will consider several major items including a rezoning for a Planned Unit Development, the sale of the former River District Grocery Store site for redevelopment, and a $1.04 million contract for the 10th Street Sanitary Pump Station rehabilitation. The agenda also includes bids for seawall and sewer projects, a school resource officer agreement, and various routine approvals.

• Rezoning of 218 Riverview Street, 2601 Omar Street, and vacant lots on Wright Street to Planned Unit Development No. 1 (RES #25-109 and ORD #25-006)
• Purchase and development agreement with Woda Cooper Companies for the former River District Grocery Store site at 3550 Electric Avenue (RES #25-106 and #25-107)
• Bid acceptance of $1,040,000 from Boddy Construction for 10th Street Sanitary Pump Station rehabilitation (FCM #25-038)
• Bid acceptance of $577,500 from E.C. Korneffel for seawall rehabilitation at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (FCM #25-035)
• Three-year agreement with Port Huron Area School District for three School Resource Officers (RES #25-111)

The Port Huron City Council approved multiple infrastructure contracts, including a $1.04 million sanitary pump station rehabilitation and a $577,500 seawall project. They also unanimously adopted a rezoning of several properties to Planned Unit Development and approved a purchase agreement with Woda Cooper Companies for redevelopment of the former River District Grocery Store site at 3550 Electric Avenue. Several items were adopted by consent with a 5-2 split vote (Archibald, Haremza, Lamb, Mosurak, Pemberton yes; Ashford, Payton no).

• Approved $1,040,000 bid for 10th Street Sanitary Pump Station rehabilitation (4-3)
• Approved $577,500 seawall rehabilitation bid from E.C. Korneffel (unanimous)
• Approved $116,702 Ravenswood Sanitary Sewer Extension bid (unanimous)
• Approved purchase and development agreement with Woda Cooper for 3550 Electric Avenue redevelopment (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 218 Riverview, 2601 Omar, and Wright Street lots to Planned Unit Development (unanimous)
• Approved three-year School Resource Officer agreement with Port Huron Area School District (5-2 consent)
• Approved lease agreement with Economic Development Alliance for 4th floor office space (5-2 consent)
• Approved dismissal of Code of Conduct complaint as without merit (5-2 consent)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Downtown Development Authority

The Port Huron Downtown Development Authority will discuss facade grant updates for Imprint House and Andy's Wine Bar, upcoming events including Restaurant Week and Downtown Day, and streetscape and social district updates. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and public comment.

• Facade Grant updates for Imprint House and Andy's Wine Bar
• Restaurant Week (Sept 19-28) and Downtown Day (Sept 27)
• Trucks and Treats event (Oct 18)
• Streetscape updates
• Social District updates

The Port Huron Downtown Development Authority met on September 16, 2025, and discussed several downtown initiatives. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural. Key updates included progress on facade grants for Imprint House and Andy's Wine Bar, upcoming events like Restaurant Week and Downtown Day, and an art mural project at Alpine Cycles.

• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 12, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 4, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Planning Commission

The Port Huron Planning Commission will consider recommending City Council approval of a rezoning request for several properties from M-1 Industrial and R-1 Residential to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) District. The commission will also receive and file three letters opposing the PUD rezoning. A public hearing will be held before any action is taken.

• Public hearing on rezoning 218 Riverview Street and 2601 Omar Street from M-1 to PUD
• Public hearing on rezoning 2530, 2520, 2500, and 2500 Vacant Lot Wright Street from R-1 to PUD
• Receive and file three letters from Dykema opposing the PUD rezoning (COMM #25-002)
• Approval of minutes from the August 5, 2025 regular meeting

The Port Huron Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend City Council approve rezoning six properties from industrial and residential districts to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) district. The rezoning covers 218 Riverview Street, 2601 Omar Street, and four vacant lots on Wright Street. The recommendation follows a public hearing with both support and opposition, including objections from property owner Crown Enterprises. The matter now goes to City Council for final decision.

• Approved minutes of August 5, 2025 meeting as submitted (unanimous)
• Received and filed three letters from Dykema opposing PUD rezoning (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve PUD rezoning for 218 Riverview St, 2601 Omar St, and four Wright St vacant lots (6-1)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals

The Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from contractor Nick Sears to allow an addition on the east side of a property at 4222 Gratiot Avenue. The board will also consider appointing a vice chair and approve minutes from two prior meetings.

• Public hearing on variance request PH#25-010 from Nick Sears for an addition at 4222 Gratiot Avenue
• Appointment of Vice Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Approval of minutes from August 4 and August 8, 2025 meetings

The board unanimously postponed a variance request from Nick Sears for an addition at 4222 Gratiot Avenue, after public opposition and commissioner concerns about setbacks. A special meeting was scheduled for September 23, 2025, to allow further property review. The board also unanimously approved minutes from two prior meetings and appointed Commissioner Pauline Repp as Vice Chair.

• Postponed variance request PH#25-010 for addition at 4222 Gratiot Avenue (5-0)
• Accepted minutes of August 4, 2025 meeting as submitted (5-0)
• Accepted minutes of August 8, 2025 meeting as submitted (5-0)
• Received and filed communication from Richard Chapman of 4222 Gratiot Avenue (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Pauline Repp as Vice Chair of the Zoning Board of Appeals (5-0)

Special Meeting of the Port Huron Downtown Development Authority

The Port Huron Downtown Development Authority will hold a special meeting to consider a single action item: authorizing up to $220,000 from the Water Street TIF fund for engineering, manufacturing, and construction of a pavilion feature at the Military Street Pocket Park. The meeting includes a public audience period.

• DDA #25-002: Authorizing up to $220,000 from Water Street TIF for pavilion at Military Street Pocket Park

The Port Huron Downtown Development Authority unanimously adopted resolution DDA #25-002, authorizing up to $220,000 from the Water Street TIF for engineering, manufacturing, and construction of the pavilion feature at the Military Street Pocket Park. The meeting was called to order at 8:42 AM and adjourned at 8:51 AM with no public comments.

• Adopted DDA #25-002 authorizing up to $220,000 for the pavilion at Military Street Pocket Park (unanimous)

Special Meeting of the Port Huron McMorran Place Commission

The Port Huron McMorran Place Commission is holding a special meeting to consider approving a new ticketing system, presented by Deputy City Manager Cynthia Broomfield. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the May 8, 2025 regular meeting and public comment.

• Approval of a new ticketing system for McMorran Place

The commission unanimously approved a proposal to transition from Choice Ticketing to the Showpass ticketing platform. The new system includes a one-year opt-out clause and dedicated support staff for theater and hockey operations. Commissioner Archibald raised reliability concerns, but staff cited positive reviews from other venues using Showpass.

• Approved the minutes of the May 8, 2025 regular meeting as submitted (unanimous).
• Approved the new Showpass ticketing system, replacing Choice Ticketing (unanimous).

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council will consider several resolutions, including a rezoning request for properties on Riverview Street, Omar Street, and Wright Street to a Planned Unit Development district. They will also vote on accepting bids for new dump trucks and a playscape installation, and approve a $50,000 contract for a comprehensive master plan. A public hearing is scheduled for the annual CAPER report on 2024 program year spending.

• Rezoning of 218 Riverview Street, 2601 Omar Street, and 2530/2520/2500 vacant lots on Wright Street to Planned Unit Development district
• Accepting bid of $119,970 from Gorno Ford for two 2026 Ford F-450 trucks and $92,320 from Truck & Trailer Specialties for dump body installation
• Accepting bid of $107,312 from D and K Truck Company for a 2026 chassis and $161,445 from Truck & Trailer Specialties for dump body and plow
• Approving $50,000 professional services agreement with McKenna Associates for Comprehensive Master Plan development
• Approving agreement with St. Clair County Community College to assign a Police Officer as College Resource Officer

The Port Huron City Council approved a $50,000 contract with McKenna Associates to develop the city's Comprehensive Master Plan, funded by a state housing grant. It also approved an agreement to assign a city police officer as a College Resource Officer at St. Clair County Community College. The council voted 6-1 to refer a rezoning of properties on Riverview, Omar, and Wright streets to a Planned Unit Development district, with Mayor Ashford dissenting. In a 5-2 vote, the council entered closed session to discuss the City Manager's annual performance review, later adopting an amended version of the review.

• Approved $50,000 contract with McKenna Associates for Comprehensive Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved agreement to assign a police officer as College Resource Officer at SC4 (unanimous)
• Referred rezoning of 218 Riverview, 2601 Omar, and vacant lots on Wright Street to PUD district (6-1, Ashford opposed)
• Approved $119,970 for two Ford F-450 trucks and $92,320 for dump body installation (unanimous)
• Approved $107,312 for a chassis and $161,445 for dump body, salt spreader, and plow (unanimous)
• Approved $32,450 for a new playscape at Kind Park (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss City Manager's performance review (5-2, Ashford and Payton opposed)
• Adopted amended City Manager's Annual Performance Review for 2024-25 (unanimous, Ashford absent)

Special Meeting of the Port Huron Downtown Development Authority

The Port Huron Downtown Development Authority is holding a special meeting to discuss two items: changes to funding for the Pocket Park and a proposed Art Mural Project. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda lists only discussions.

• Discussion on Pocket Park funding changes
• Discussion on an Art Mural Project

The Port Huron Downtown Development Authority held a special meeting on August 12, 2025, and unanimously approved a motion to send a survey to artists to gauge interest in creating a public mural on the 7th Street Bridge. The DDA also discussed updates on the Pocket Park project, noting that renderings will be sent for review before a decision on using Water Street TIFA funds.

• Approved survey to artists for 7th Street Bridge mural project (7-0)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals

The Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and consider granting two variance requests from Charlie Streeter to reduce parking requirements for rental units at 1625 and 1627 Pine Grove Avenue. The board will also receive correspondence in support of the requests and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing PH#25-007: request to reduce parking requirement for rental unit at 1625 Pine Grove Avenue
• Public hearing PH#25-008: request to require only one parking spot for rental unit at 1627 Pine Grove Avenue
• Correspondence from Gary and Shelley Warwick in support of the variance requests

The Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved two variance requests from Charlie Streeter, owner of 1625 and 1627 Pine Grove Avenue, to reduce required parking for each rental unit from two spots to one. The approvals were amended to require that one designated parking spot at 1627 Pine Grove be reserved for tenant overnight parking. The board found the properties to be a unique case due to their mixed-use, CBD-like character.

• Approved PH#25-007: reduced parking requirement for 1625 Pine Grove Avenue rental unit to one spot (5-0)
• Approved PH#25-008: reduced parking requirement for 1627 Pine Grove Avenue rental unit to one spot, with amendment designating one spot for tenant parking (5-0)
• Adopted minutes of July 7, 2025 meeting as amended (5-0)
• Received and filed correspondence from Gary and Shelley Warwick in support of the variance requests (5-0)

Special Meeting of the Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals

The Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and decide on a variance request to allow a 6-foot privacy fence on the side yard of 619 Lakeview Avenue. The board will also file and receive letters from neighbors both supporting and opposing the request.

• Public hearing on variance request PH #25-009 from Jeffrey Pemberton for a 6-foot privacy fence at 619 Lakeview Avenue
• Letter from Marie and Bill Garrettson of 815 Lakeview Avenue in support of the variance
• Letter from a concerned neighbor in opposition to the variance
• Anonymous communication received in opposition to the variance

The Port Huron Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to grant a variance for a 10-foot privacy fence at 619 Lakeview Avenue, as amended from the original 6-foot request. The amendment required the fence to be set back 6 feet to the east and 6 feet to the north, with the southwest corner clipped, to address safety concerns about obstructed views at the intersection with Gratiot Avenue. The board also received and filed three communications regarding the variance request.

• Approved amended variance for 10-foot privacy fence at 619 Lakeview Ave, with 6-foot setbacks and clipped corner (5-0)
• Received and filed letter from Marie and Bill Garrettson in support of variance (5-0)
• Received and filed letter from a concerned neighbor opposing variance (5-0)
• Received and filed anonymous communication opposing variance (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Planning Commission

The Port Huron Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a special use permit for a short-term rental at 1014 Huron Avenue. They will also consider a resolution recommending a $50,000 contract with McKenna to update the Comprehensive Master Plan, funded by MSHDA grant money.

• Public hearing on special use permit for short-term rental (Airbnb) at 1014 Huron Avenue in an R-1 district
• Resolution to recommend City Council approve $50,000 contract with McKenna for Comprehensive Master Plan update
• Receive and file a phone call supporting the Airbnb request from property owners at 1012 Michigan Street
• Receive and file an email opposing the Airbnb request from a local resident

The Port Huron Planning Commission unanimously approved Patrick McPharlin's special use permit to operate a short-term (Airbnb) rental at 1014 Huron Avenue, a two-unit property in an R-1 district. The commission also unanimously recommended that City Council enter into a $50,000 agreement with McKenna to update the Comprehensive Master Plan, funded by MSHDA grant money. Two communications regarding the permit were received and filed, and the July 1, 2025 minutes were accepted as submitted.

• Approved special use permit for short-term rental at 1014 Huron Avenue (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve $50,000 McKenna contract for Comprehensive Master Plan update (unanimous)
• Received and filed support letter for the permit (unanimous)
• Received and filed opposition email to the permit (unanimous)
• Accepted July 1, 2025 meeting minutes as submitted (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Planning Commission

The Port Huron Planning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on two requests for special use permits to allow short-term (Airbnb) rentals in R-1 residential districts. The commission will also receive and file a phone call opposing one of the requests, and approve minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing PH #25-006: Mark Hill's request for a special use permit for a short-term rental at 1408 Water Street
• Public hearing PH #25-007: Terry Wilson's request for a special use permit for a short-term rental at 1134 Water Street
• Receive and file a phone call from Tanya Ruiz, 66 15th Street, opposing the special use permit for 1408 Water Street
• Approval of minutes from the June 3, 2025 regular meeting

The Port Huron Planning Commission unanimously approved two special use permits for short-term (Airbnb) rentals at 1408 Water Street and 1134 Water Street, both in R-1 residential districts. The commission also received and filed a public comment opposing the 1408 Water Street permit. The June 3, 2025 meeting minutes were accepted as submitted.

• Approved special use permit PH #25-006 for Mark Hill to operate a short-term (Airbnb) rental at 1408 Water Street (unanimous).
• Approved special use permit PH #25-007 for Terry Wilson to operate a short-term (Airbnb) rental at 1134 Water Street (unanimous).
• Received and filed a public comment from Tanya Ruiz opposing the 1408 Water Street short-term rental (unanimous).
• Accepted the June 3, 2025 regular meeting minutes as submitted (unanimous).

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Historic District Commission

The Port Huron Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a Certificate of Appropriateness or Notice to Proceed for a proposed facade plan at 1230 7th Street. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Public hearing on HDC #25-001: Certificate of Appropriateness for facade plan at 1230 7th Street
• Approval of minutes from May 6, 2025 meeting

The Port Huron Historic District Commission unanimously approved a Notice to Proceed for Kyle Schieker's facade renovation at 1230 7th Street. The plan includes restoring columns, replacing windows with double-hung vinyl, and replacing siding where needed, with the condition that the applicant returns with additional detail for columns, railing, and soffits. The minutes of the May 6, 2025 meeting were also accepted as submitted.

• Approved Notice to Proceed for facade renovation at 1230 7th Street (columns restoration, double-hung vinyl windows, siding replacement) with condition to return with additional detail (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of May 6, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Construction Board of Appeals

The Construction Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider one appeal. The board will vote on whether to uphold or deny an appeal from White Pine Building regarding a required bath fan at 1127 Minnie Street. The meeting also includes call to order, roll call, approval of prior minutes, and public comment.

• Resolution #25-010: Appeal from White Pine Building on requirement for mechanical ventilation (bath fan) at 1127 Minnie Street
• Approval of minutes from the May 7, 2025 regular meeting

The board voted unanimously to deny an appeal from White Pine Building regarding the requirement to install a mechanical ventilation fan in a bathroom at 1127 Minnie Street. The board determined that the bathroom, which was fully gutted, must comply with the 2015 residential code requiring a fan, despite the presence of an operable window.

• Denied appeal from White Pine Building for bath fan requirement at 1127 Minnie Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council will receive an update from the Michigan Department of Transportation on the Blue Water Bridge Plaza expansion project. The council will also consider several resolutions, including approving a $24,638.63 tractor purchase, an engineering services agreement for the Water Street Area Reconstruction project, and a contract with Blue Water Television Network for Channel 12. Several routine items are on the consent agenda, including special assessments and appointments.

• MDOT presentation on Blue Water Bridge Plaza expansion
• FCM #25-031: $24,638.63 Kubota tractor purchase from Wadhams Equipment
• RES #25-084: Engineering services agreement with DLZ Michigan for Water Street Area Reconstruction
• RES #25-085: Agreement with Blue Water Television Network to operate Comcast Channel 12
• RES #25-088: Public hearing scheduled for Aug 11 on CAPER for program year 2024

The Port Huron City Council unanimously approved a professional engineering services agreement with DLZ Michigan, Inc. for the Water Street Area Reconstruction project, funded by the Water & Wastewater Fund. The council also accepted a $24,638.63 quote for a Kubota tractor, authorized 23 payments, and approved several other resolutions by consent. Public comment included concerns about road conditions, the Blue Water Bridge Plaza expansion, and a petition to permit backyard chickens.

• Approved engineering agreement with DLZ Michigan for Water Street reconstruction (unanimous)
• Accepted $24,638.63 quote for Kubota tractor for MOC maintenance (unanimous)
• Authorized 23 payments via Resolution 25-083 (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Blue Water Television Network for Comcast Channel 12 (unanimous)
• Confirmed single lot special assessments for blight removal (unanimous)
• Confirmed single lot special assessments for trash pickup (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on CAPER for August 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Derek Smith to Historic District Commission (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 from Tailgators to install a temporary 2-foot privacy screen atop an existing fence at 1934 Lapeer Avenue. The screen would be used during concert season and removed when concerts are not occurring. The board will also consider approving minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on Tailgators' request for a 2-foot privacy screen on fence at 1934 Lapeer Avenue
• Screen to be temporary, used only during concert season, and inspected by city inspector
• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2025 and June 2, 2025 meetings

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a request from Tailgators to install a temporary 2-foot privacy screen on top of the existing 6-foot fence at 1934 Lapeer Avenue. The screen will be used during concert season and removed when concerts are not occurring, and must be inspected by the city inspector. The board also unanimously accepted the minutes from the April 7 and June 2, 2025 meetings.

• Approved PH# 25-006: Tailgators' request for a temporary 2-foot privacy screen on the fence at 1934 Lapeer Avenue, to be used during concert season and removed otherwise, with city inspection required (unanimous).
• Accepted as submitted the minutes of the Regular Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting of April 7, 2025 (unanimous).
• Accepted as submitted the minutes of the Regular Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting of June 2, 2025 (unanimous).

Special Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council is holding a special meeting to consider and vote on a single item: a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the fire fighters' union, covering through June 30, 2028.

• Resolution #25-082: Approving a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Port Huron Fire Fighters Association through June 30, 2028

The Port Huron City Council approved a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Port Huron Fire Fighters Association, effective through June 30, 2028. The vote was unanimous (4-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and adjourned at 5:02 PM.

• Approved three-year collective bargaining agreement with Port Huron Fire Fighters Association through June 30, 2028 (4-0)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron City Council

The Port Huron City Council will hold public hearings on continuing special assessment districts for downtown streetscape maintenance, vote on new collective bargaining agreements with police and command officers, and consider several vehicle purchases for the police and streets departments. The agenda also includes second-reading ordinances on zoning changes and a resolution to initiate a city manager evaluation.

• Public hearings on continuing special assessment districts for Huron Avenue and Military Street streetscape projects
• New three-year collective bargaining agreement with Patrol Officers Association of Michigan (POAM) through June 30, 2028
• Purchase of two 2025 Dodge Durango Pursuit AWD vehicles for Police Department ($86,686) and a 2025 Ford F-150 for Police ($46,458)
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 3147 10th Avenue from Single Family Residential to Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential
• Resolution authorizing $1,200 one-time payment to full-time non-union employees

The Port Huron City Council unanimously approved several collective bargaining agreements with police, command officers, utility workers, and clerical staff through June 2028, and authorized a $1,200 one-time payment to non-union employees. The council also continued two downtown special assessment districts for streetscape maintenance and enacted zoning amendments for children's therapeutic group homes and a property rezoning at 3147 10th Avenue. A proposal to mail a survey on backyard chickens died due to lack of a motion.

• Approved continuation of downtown special assessment district for Huron Avenue streetscape (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of downtown special assessment district for Military Street streetscape (unanimous)
• Approved new three-year collective bargaining agreement with Command Officers Association of Michigan (unanimous)
• Approved new three-year collective bargaining agreement with Patrol Officers Association of Michigan (unanimous)
• Approved two-year extensions to collective bargaining agreements with Utility Workers Supervisory Unit, Utility Workers, and Clerical Association (unanimous)
• Authorized $1,200 one-time payment to full-time non-union employees (unanimous)
• Enacted zoning amendment to allow children's therapeutic group homes and community centers (unanimous)
• Rezoned 3147 10th Avenue from Single Family Residential to Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential (unanimous)

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Historic District Commission

The Port Huron Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on seven requests for Certificates of Appropriateness or Notices to Proceed. Items include a new business sign at 208 Huron Avenue, a facade plan at 901 4th Street, window replacements at 1214 8th Street, front porches at 1014 8th Street and 740 Pine Street, door and window changes at 517 Court Street, and a hanging sign at 515 Wall Street. The commission will vote to approve, deny, or issue a notice to proceed on each request.

• HDC #25-001: Allied Signs request for a sign at 208 Huron Avenue Suite 208
• HDC #25-002: Buck Martin and Scott Beedon facade plan for 901 4th Street
• HDC #25-003: Nicole Bowers window replacement at 1214 8th Street
• HDC #25-004: Thomas Dado front porch at 1014 8th Street
• HDC #25-007: Good Vibes hanging sign at 515 Wall Street

Regular Meeting of the Port Huron Planning Commission

The Port Huron Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a special use permit for a short-term rental at 1535 Oak Street and the Capital Improvements Program for fiscal years 2025/2026 through 2030/2031. Following each hearing, the Commission will vote on adoption. The agenda also includes approval of the April 1, 2025 minutes and public comment.

• Special use permit for short-term rental at 1535 Oak Street in R1 district
• Capital Improvements Program for FY 2025/2026 through 2030/2031
• Approval of April 1, 2025 meeting minutes