{ "city": "Ionia County", "state": "Michigan", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/ioniami/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-08-19", "body": "Downtown Development Authority", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-09-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-09-09", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-09-16", "body": "Downtown Development Authority", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-10-07", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-10-14", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-10-21", "body": "Downtown Development Authority", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-11-04", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-11-10", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-11-18", "body": "Downtown Development Authority", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-12-02", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-12-09", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-12-16", "body": "Downtown Development Authority", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2027-01-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2027-01-13", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2027-01-20", "body": "Downtown Development Authority", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Downtown Development Authority", "headline": "DDA to accept $30,262 in payables, hear PACE presentation", "summary": "The Downtown Development Authority will consider approving the meeting agenda and prior minutes, accept financial reports showing $11,484.16 in DDA payables and $18,778.14 in Theatre payables, hear staff reports, and discuss a staff report on portable restroom rentals. The board will also receive an informational presentation on Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE).", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=522,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Brownfield Redevelopment Authority", "headline": "Board to vote on two brownfield reimbursement agreements", "summary": "The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will consider approving reimbursement agreements for the Heritage Row and Austin Pines West projects. A financial report on FY25/26 activity will also be presented.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=526,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=528,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to discuss FY2026-2027 budget gap, consider ordinance and contracts", "summary": "The council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 606 amending miscellaneous regulations and consider multiple action items including an interlocal agreement with Portland, an LDFA bylaws amendment, a partnership resolution with the Ionia County Economic Alliance, and rental rate changes for parks and recreation facilities. Other action items include an elevator upgrade project, an assessing services agreement, a biosolids removal contract, and a boiler tube replacement. The council will also receive an informational update on the FY2026-2027 budget gap and hold a closed session for collective bargaining negotiations.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=511,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=525,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Board will decide sign and fence variance requests at 703 W. Lincoln Ave and 710 Chapman St", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two variance requests. The first request from Mark Purkey LLC seeks a 4.06‑foot height increase and a 3.80‑square‑foot display area increase for a V‑shaped monument sign at 703 W. Lincoln Avenue. The second request from Mr. Mann seeks a 30‑inch (2.5 ft) height increase and a 50 % opacity increase for a front‑yard fence at 710 Chapman Street.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=501,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=518,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Downtown Development Authority", "headline": "Ionia DDA to review M66 easements and downtown brick projects", "summary": "The Downtown Development Authority will review staff reports regarding 2027 M66 easements and Downtown Brick Adventures. The board will also discuss the City of Ionia fireworks display.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=498,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=521,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Local Development Finance Authority", "headline": "Ionia County LDFA to adopt FY26-27 budget and amend bylaws", "summary": "The Local Development Finance Authority will vote on the FY26-27 budget and amendments to its bylaws. The board will also elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and swear in new member Beth Milewski.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=489,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=500,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider Ordinance No. 606 on miscellaneous regulations", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and take action on Ordinance No. 606, which amends Chapter 1286 (Miscellaneous Regulations). Following the hearing, the commission will vote on a recommendation to the City Council to approve or reject the ordinance.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=491,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=493,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to vote on FY2026-2027 budget and several development plans", "summary": "The City Council will decide on the adoption of the FY2026-2027 budget and a general fee schedule amendment. The meeting includes decisions on Brownfield plans and site plans for Homes of Heritage Row and Austin Pines West. Council will also consider a bid award and bond ordinance for a lead service line replacement project.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=475,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=505,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Closed session for collective bargaining negotiations", "summary": "The City Council is holding a special meeting that includes a closed session under the Open Meetings Act for strategy and negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement. No other substantive business is scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=466,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=474,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-20", "body": "Downtown Development Authority", "headline": "DDA to consider MIPitch funding support", "summary": "The Ionia Downtown Development Authority will meet to discuss funding support for MIPitch. The board will also review financial reports and the status of the City of Ionia fireworks display.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=471,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=494,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss amendment to miscellaneous regulations", "summary": "The Planning Commission will meet to conduct regular business and review a proposed ordinance amendment. The session includes time for public comments and the approval of previous meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=455,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=465,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Brownfield Redevelopment Authority", "headline": "Board to consider two brownfield plans for Austin Pines West and Heritage Row", "summary": "The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will consider approving Act 381 Brownfield Plans for two projects: Austin Pines West (by Allen Edwin Homes) and Heritage Row (by Ionia Development Company). The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=453,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=457,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to consider first reading of Austin Pines PUD zoning amendment", "summary": "The Ionia City Council will hold a public hearing on a CDBG grant application for 113 S. Depot Street and consider action on several items. These include the first reading of an ordinance to amend the Austin Pines Planned Unit Development district, a final site condominium plan for Austin Pines West, a fee schedule update, and a sidewalk improvement program. The Council will also vote on a resolution for the CDBG application and discuss a street closure request for a car show.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=446,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=462,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to review proposed FY2026-2027 city budget", "summary": "The City Council will review the proposed FY2026-2027 city budget during a work session. The meeting also includes an action to schedule a public hearing on the budget for June 3, 2026. Public comments will be heard before the review.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=442,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=452,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to hear public comment on Austin Pines PUD amendment and site plan", "summary": "The Ionia City Planning Commission will hold two public hearings at this special meeting: one on Ordinance No. 604 to amend the Austin Pines Planned Unit Development District, and another on the preliminary Austin Pines West Site Condominium Plan and final site plan. The commissioners will make recommendations to the City Council on approval or denial of the ordinance and the development plan.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=436,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=451,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council to vote on water, wastewater planning documents", "summary": "The Ionia City Council will hold public hearings and vote on two resolutions adopting final project planning documents for water system improvements and wastewater system improvements. Both resolutions designate an authorized project representative.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=431,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=440,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Brownfield Redevelopment Authority", "headline": "Board to consider Act 381 workplans for Austin Pines West and Heritage Row", "summary": "The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority board will review and potentially approve Act 381 workplans for two projects: Austin Pines West (Allen Edwin Homes) and Heritage Row (Ionia Development Company). A future workplan for County Seat Brewing (aka Redbud Brewery) is also discussed, and a special meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2026. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes, public comments, and the treasurer's report.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=423,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=438,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-15", "body": "Downtown Development Authority", "headline": "Board to approve $8,002.33 and $10,977.50 in accounts payable", "summary": "The Downtown Development Authority will approve its meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting. It will accept two accounts‑payable invoices: $8,002.33 for the DDA and $10,977.50 for the theatre, and hear reports and a marketing update.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=429,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=470,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Deerfield Business Park final site plan will be presented", "summary": "The Ionia County Planning Commission will meet on April 1, 2026. The agenda includes a by‑laws update, a final site‑plan presentation for Deerfield Business Park, a preliminary review of the Austin Pines West PUD and site condominium, and scheduling a special April meeting. Public comments and routine approvals will also be addressed.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=415,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=419,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council to hold public hearing on DDA Development and Tax Increment Financing Plan", "summary": "The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance 603. Members will also review transportation and transit plans and decide on several city manager reports.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=409,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=422,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-18", "body": "Downtown Development Authority", "headline": "Board will consider DDA marketing plan for the Ionia Freak Fair", "summary": "The Downtown Development Authority will approve its meeting agenda and minutes from the February meeting. It will accept two accounts‑payable items totaling $12,194.97 for the DDA and the Ionia Theatre. The board will discuss a marketing action item for the Ionia Freak Fair.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=400,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=426,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-11", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Decision on site plan and special land use permit for 90 E. Tuttle Road", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the site plan and special land use application for 90 E. Tuttle Road and will vote to approve or deny the permit. The meeting also includes routine items such as agenda approval, minutes approval, and a motion to reschedule the April meeting. Public comments are allowed at the start of the meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=394,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=408,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-04", "body": "City Council", "headline": "City Council will vote on bid award for Steele Park Project Phase I.", "summary": "The Ionia City Council meeting will consider several actions, including a public hearing on Ordinance No. 602 for codification and a first reading of Ordinance 603 covering a DDA development and tax‑increment financing plan. The council will also approve bid awards for the Steele Park Project Phase I and for an Axon TASER 10 purchase. Additional items include a vertical pole banner application and the City DDA 2025 annual report.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=380,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=405,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-04", "body": "City Council", "headline": "Council will vote on the FY2027‑FY2032 Capital Improvement Plan", "summary": "The Ionia City Council will hold a special meeting on March 4, 2026. After routine items such as agenda approval and a public comments period, the council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2027 through 2032. Council members will decide whether to adopt Resolution No. 2026‑06, which would approve the plan.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=373,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=412,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-02-18", "body": "Downtown Development Authority", "headline": "Board will review and release the TIF and Development Plan for downtown Ionia", "summary": "The Ionia Downtown Development Authority will approve the meeting agenda, the minutes from the January 21, 2026 meeting, and accounts payable totaling $24,251.19. It will consider the 2025 Annual Report, a match on the Main Panel selection, and the review and release of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and Development Plan. A marketing committee update will also be discussed.", "agenda_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=370,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://ioniami.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=397,plainText=false)", "source": "https://ioniami.civicclerk.com/" } ] }