Kalamazoo County public meetings in 2025

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority is deciding on purchase and sale agreements for multiple properties and a grant proposal for Kalrecovery. The board will also consider a state tax payment and a grant agreement amendment.

• First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement with Zone 32 Phase II LLC for 901 Porter, 825 Porter, 810 N Pitcher, 915 N Pitcher, and 314 Parsons
• Brownfield Redevelopment Grant Proposal for Kalrecovery to be submitted to EGLE
• Authorization to negotiate Purchase and Sale Agreement with HOPE Thru Navigation for 707 N Westnedge
• Payment of $85,246.50 to the State of Michigan for State Education Tax
• Second Amendment to the 530 S Rose Grant Agreement

Economic Development Corporation Board

The Economic Development Corporation Board will adopt its 2026 meeting schedule. It will vote on a resolution authorizing up to $120,000,000 in limited‑obligation revenue bonds for the Friendship Village of Kalamazoo project. The board will also approve the 2026 Social Equity Fund budget and hear the Social Equity Cannabis Chamber annual presentation. Additional items include public comments and routine correspondence.

• Adopt 2026 Economic Development Corporation Board meeting schedule
• Authorize issuance of up to $120,000,000 in bonds for Friendship Village project
• Approve 2026 Social Equity Fund budget
• Social Equity Cannabis Chamber annual presentation
• Correspondence from Jerrid Burdue

Election Commission

The Kalamazoo County City Election Commission will consider two actions at its December 17 meeting. First, it will vote on a resolution to approve changes to voting precinct boundaries. Second, it will vote to approve the meeting schedule for 2026. Routine items include call to order, approval of minutes, and public comments.

• Adopt resolution approving changes to voting precinct boundaries
• Approve the 2026 meeting schedule
• Approve minutes from the October 9, 2025 Election Commission meeting

Environmental Concerns Committee

The Environmental Concerns Committee will review a recommendation to direct the Purchasing Office to avoid buying single-use plastics. The body will also elect a Chair and Vice-chair and discuss an update to Imagine Kalamazoo IK 2035.

• Recommendation to Purchasing Office regarding single-use plastics
• Election of Chair and Vice-chair
• Imagine Kalamazoo IK 2035 update
• Update on committee bylaws and member count

Local Officers Compensation Commission

The Local Officers Compensation Commission is meeting to review its compensation philosophy. The body will determine compensation levels and discuss the next steps for reporting to the City Commission.

• Review of compensation philosophy
• Determination of compensation levels
• Approval of December 12, 2023 meeting minutes

Natural Features Protection Review Board

The Natural Features Protection Review Board will consider two new‑business items. One item concerns the Westgate Sports Complex located at 1617 N. Drake Road. The other item sets the regular meeting schedule for 2026. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as approvals of minutes and public comments.

• 1617 N. Drake Road – Westgate Sports Complex (new business discussion)
• 2026 Natural Features Protection regular meeting schedule (new business discussion)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review an application for alterations to a commercial property in the Haymarket district. The body will also discuss the 2026 meeting schedule and the IK 2035 Partners catchup.

• Review of application PHDC25-006 for the installation of two signs at 224 E Michigan

Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors

The Foundation for Excellence Audit Subcommittee will meet to conduct its Annual Financial Accountability Review. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from September 15, 2025.

• Annual Financial Accountability Review

Downtown Development Authority Board

The Downtown Development Authority Board will meet to approve minutes from November 17, 2025, and accept the October 2025 financial statement. The meeting will also include a discussion on the strategic objective of improving 'The First 16 Feet' within the business district.

• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2025
• Acceptance of October 2025 financial statement
• Discussion on improving 'The First 16 Feet' district

Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board

The Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board will adopt its formal agenda, approve the minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting, and accept the October 2025 financial statement. The board will hear a presentation on the Peregrine-Peninsula Lofts step‑aside request and a downtown report. It will vote on a motion to authorize the Board Chair to sign the Foodservice Packaging Institute Memorandum of Understanding after consulting legal counsel. Public comments and director comments will follow before adjournment.

• Adopt formal agenda
• Approve November 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Accept October 2025 financial report
• Presentation: Peregrine-Peninsula Lofts step‑aside request
• Authorize Board Chair to sign Foodservice Packaging Institute MOU

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting with standard procedural items such as call to order, public comments, and commissioner comments. A special agenda item calls for a closed session to discuss an attorney/client privileged communication, with a motion to enter closed session. No other substantive decisions or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Closed session to discuss attorney/client privileged communication (motion to go into closed session)
• Call to order and roll call
• Public comments
• Committee of the Whole discussion
• Work session

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission will adopt a proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026, approve water and wastewater rate changes, and consider contract extensions for city services.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget
• Public hearing on Friendship Village of Kalamazoo project plan
• Approval of water rate ordinance effective January 1, 2026
• Approval of wastewater rate resolution
• Approval of contract extension with Solenis LLC for $1,345,101.78

Economic Development Corporation Board

The Economic Development Corporation Board will hold its regular meeting, adopt the formal agenda, and allow public comments. The board will hear a presentation and discussion from Economic Development Supervisor Bobby Boyd and Restore Economics facilitator Sarah Crane about a public relations and business attraction campaign. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation & discussion on public relations and business attraction campaign by Bobby Boyd and Sarah Crane

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear three dimensional variance requests: a fence variance for mechanical units at 130 Portage Street, and front‑yard setback variances for new homes at 124 and 102 Martin Street. The board will also set the schedule for its 2026 meetings. No other actions are listed.

• ZBA #25-12-22: variance to erect a 2.5‑ft picket fence at 130 Portage Street
• ZBA #25-12-23: variance to reduce front‑yard setback to 20 ft at 124 Martin Street
• ZBA #25-12-24: variance to reduce front‑yard setback to 20 ft at 102 Martin Street
• Discussion of the 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting schedule

Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Kalamazoo County Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees will vote on several pending applications, including retirement, refund, military buy‑back, prior service buy‑back, and duty disability requests. The board will also appoint Dr. Berneking from Bronson ProHealth as the Board Medical Director and adopt the 2026 meeting calendar. Earlier agenda items include approval of minutes and public comments.

• Approval of Retirement Applications
• Approval of Refund Applications
• Approval of Military Buy Back Applications
• Approval of Prior Service Buy Back Applications
• Appointment of Dr. Berneking (Bronson ProHealth) as Board Medical Director

The board unanimously approved the Q3 retirement applications and the Q3 refund applications. It also approved two military buy‑back applications for Gregory Alan Hensen and James Cleveland. Dr. Berneking was unanimously appointed as the Board Medical Director.

• Approved minutes of September 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Q3 retirement applications (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Q3 refund applications (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved military buy‑back application for Gregory Alan Hensen (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved military buy‑back application for James Cleveland (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Dr. Berneking as Board Medical Director (unanimous voice vote)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will discuss the 2026 meeting schedule and review the O'Connor Fund work plan and a draft work plan by Commissioner Morton. The meeting also includes a presentation on the IK2035 Strategic Vision.

• 2026 HPC Meeting Schedule
• O'Connor Fund Work Plan Review (v.2)
• Work Plan Draft (Morton, V.1)
• IK2035 Strategic Vision Presentation

The Historic Preservation Commission approved a reimbursement of $112.21 to Pam for envelopes and stamps used in O’Connor fund mailings. The motion was moved by Vail, seconded by Harris, and passed unanimously. The meeting also included reports on the financial and O’Connor fund status, updates on work plans, community‑engagement letters, and preservation month planning, but no other formal actions were taken.

• Reimbursement of $112.21 to Pam for O’Connor fund mailing expenses approved (unanimous)

Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors

The Foundation for Excellence Finance Committee will meet on December 8, 2025 at Kalamazoo City Hall. The committee will approve the agenda, approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting, receive an endowment update with no action required, and recommend a Fiscal Year 2026 budget amendment. Public comments will be allowed following the regular agenda items.

• Approve agenda
• Approve meeting minutes of October 6, 2025
• No-action FFE Endowment Update
• Recommend Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Amendment

The Foundation for Excellence Board approved the meeting agenda and the March 31 2025 minutes without dissent. It then approved a FY 2026 budget amendment of $24,500 for communications costs, also unanimously.

• Approve agenda (unanimous)
• Approve March 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approve FY 2026 budget amendment $24,500 for communications costs (unanimous)

Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors

The Foundation for Excellence Board will approve its agenda and the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. It will review the 2025 Action Review, which requires no action. The board will hold a closed‑session to consider a periodic personnel evaluation of the Executive Director as requested by that director.

• Approve meeting agenda
• Approve October 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2025 Action Review (no action required)
• Closed session: consider periodic personnel evaluation of Executive Director

The board approved the meeting agenda unanimously. They also approved the October 6, 2025 minutes unanimously. A motion to consider a periodic personnel evaluation of the Executive Director was approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved consideration of periodic personnel evaluation of Executive Director (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to review the proposed FY2026 Budget. The remainder of the meeting consists of procedural items.

• Review of the Proposed FY2026 Budget

The commission met as a Committee of the Whole and heard a presentation on the proposed 2026 budget. Commissioners asked staff questions on various budget items, but no motions were adopted, denied, or tabled. The meeting adjourned without any formal decisions.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two special use permit requests and discuss the 2026 meeting schedule. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and updates on the Safe Streets for All plan.

• Public hearing for gas station at 918 Riverview Drive
• Public hearing for Consumers Energy utility building at 1204 E Alcott Street
• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2025
• Update on Kalamazoo Safe Streets for All and Safety Action Plan
• Discussion of 2026 Planning Commission meeting schedule

The commission adopted the December 4 agenda and approved the November 6 minutes by unanimous voice votes. After a public hearing with no comments, commissioners voted to approve a Special Use Permit for a gas station at 918 Riverview Drive. The permit was approved despite community concerns about traffic, buffering, and flood‑plain issues.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved November 6 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Special Use Permit for gas station at 918 Riverview Drive

Civil Rights Board

The Civil Rights Board will elect its chair and consider board roles and subcommittee appointments. Members will discuss participation, review the "Imagine Kalamazoo 2035" presentation, and set the 2026 meeting schedule. These items appear under the Discussion/Action Items section of the agenda.

• Board Chair nomination and election
• Discussion of board roles and participation
• "Imagine Kalamazoo 2035" presentation
• Appointment of board members to subcommittees
• Adoption of the 2026 Civil Rights Board meeting schedule

The Civil Rights Board adopted its agenda and approved the October 1, 2025 minutes, both by unanimous vote. The board also approved the 2026 meeting schedule, again unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting. The primary focus of the work session is a presentation regarding utility rates.

• Utility Rates Presentation

The commission heard a presentation on proposed 2026 utility rates and a recommendation from the Utility Policy Committee. A second presentation covered water bill assistance offered by Community Action. No votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of items were recorded.

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission will consider a $2,500,000 design contract for Arcadia Creek Phases One, Two, and Three, funded by a PROTECT grant. It will also vote on the sale of 459 N. Rose Street to the county for $200,000, and hold first readings of ordinances to change water rates and rezone 4301 Stadium Drive. Additional items include numerous contract approvals and resolutions on the consent agenda.

• Approve $2,500,000 design contract with Hurley & Stewart for Arcadia Creek Phases One‑Three (PROTECT grant)
• Approve purchase agreement to sell 459 N. Rose Street to Kalamazoo County for $200,000
• First reading of ordinance to amend Chapter 38 water rate sections, effective Jan 1 2026
• First reading of ordinance to rezone 4301 Stadium Drive from residential to Community Commercial
• Consent agenda items include contracts ranging from $78,136 for fencing to $627,000 for odor control services

The commission approved a $2.5 M contract with Hurley & Stewart to design the Arcadia Creek Project phases 1‑3. It also approved a $35,000 Economic Development Fund loan to Winstons, LLC, a fireworks display permit for Kalamazoo Country Club at 1609 Whites Road, and the sale of 459 North Rose Street to Kalamazoo County for $200,000. Several resolutions were adopted, including amendments to the Brownfield Plan and Water Leak Adjustment Policy and the schedule of 2026 commission meetings.

• Approved $2.5 M design contract with Hurley & Stewart for Arcadia Creek Project (7-0)
• Approved $35,000 Economic Development Fund loan to Winstons, LLC (7-0)
• Approved fireworks permit for Kalamazoo Country Club at 1609 Whites Road (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved sale of 459 North Rose Street to Kalamazoo County for $200,000 (7-0)
• Approved $78,136 Justice Fence contract supplemental for 150 East Crosstown Facility (7-0)
• Approved $100,800 Republic Services contract for plant screenings disposal (7-0)
• Adopted resolution amending Brownfield Plan for 700 Block of North Burdick Street
• Adopted resolution approving schedule of 2026 City Commission meetings

Natural Features Protection Review Board

The Natural Features Protection Review Board will approve minutes from its October 28, 2025 meeting, adopt the agenda, and hear public comments. The primary new business item is a discussion of a proposed wastewater treatment facility at 1400 Harrison Street. The board will also receive a presentation on the Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 community plan. Standard procedural items and announcements will conclude the meeting.

• Discussion of proposed wastewater treatment facility at 1400 Harrison Street
• Presentation of Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 community plan
• Approval of minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting
• Adoption of the meeting agenda
• Public comments period

The board unanimously excused the absent Director Stemple. It also unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. A motion was made to approve the NFP site plan for the 1400 Harrison Street wastewater treatment project, conditioned on city engineer approval and tree‑protection fencing, but the vote outcome was not recorded.

• Excused absent Director Stemple (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to approve NFP site plan for 1400 Harrison St wastewater treatment project (outcome not recorded)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board will hold a public hearing on the amendment to the Brownfield Plan for the 700 block of North Burdick Street. After the hearing, the board will consider several resolutions, including adopting the amended plan, approving multiple amendments to development and purchase agreements, and authorizing various contracts and budget items. The board will also approve an $85,246.50 invoice from the State of Michigan and adopt an amended FY2026 budget line for administrative fees.

• Public hearing for amendment to the Brownfield Plan for 700 Block North Burdick Street
• Adoption of a resolution approving implementation of the amended Brownfield Plan for 700 Block North Burdick
• Approval of the Second Amendment to the Brownfield Plan Development Agreement for 700 Block North Burdick
• Adoption of a resolution approving an Affordable Housing Agreement between the City of Kalamazoo, BRA, 619, LLC and 19 Props, LLC
• Approval of the State of Michigan invoice dated September 30, 2025 for $85,246.50 for State Education Tax

Economic Development Corporation Board

The Economic Development Corporation Board will vote on loan recommendations and permit approvals. The board is also reviewing the 2026 budgets for the EDC and the Social Equity Fund.

• Economic Initiative Fund Loan approval for Winstons, LLC
• Two 2-year Adult Use Class C Grower Permits for Pure, LLC
• 2026 Social Equity Fund Budget
• 2026 Economic Development Corporation Budget
• Project Plan for the Friendship Village of Kalamazoo

Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board

The Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board will discuss establishing a social district and expanding the district's boundaries. The board will also consider a grant application for cultural monuments.

• Request to establish a Social District within the Northside Cultural Business District
• Request to include the Western Side of Westnedge, between Willard and Prouty, in the district
• Permission to submit a $100,000 grant to the Kalamazoo Foundation for Excellence for the Wayfinding/Cultural Monuments Initiative

Environmental Concerns Committee

The committee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive reports from various environmental boards and task forces. No new business or specific decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Report from Natural Features Protection Review Board
• Air and Water Quality Report
• Wildlife and Natural Resource Protection report
• Report from Asylum Lake Policy & Management Council
• Report from Odor Task Force

The Environmental Concerns Committee approved the meeting agenda, including the Asylum Lake/Stadium Drive project and a discussion on single-use plastic regulations, by unanimous voice vote. It also approved the September 17, 2025 minutes unanimously. Later, the committee voted to table the recommendation to start regulations on single-use plastic, again with unanimous approval.

• Approved agenda with Asylum Lake/Stadium Drive addition and single-use plastic discussion (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled recommendation to start single-use plastic regulations (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority Board

The Downtown Development Authority Board will adopt the formal agenda, approve the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting, and accept the September 2025 financial statement. These actions are routine items on the agenda. No other decisions or proposals are listed.

• Adopt formal agenda
• Approve minutes from Oct. 20, 2025 meeting
• Accept September 2025 financial report

The Downtown Development Authority Board adopted the November 17 agenda, approved the October 20 meeting minutes, and accepted the September 2025 financial report. All three motions were carried without objection.

• Adopted November 17, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted September 2025 financial report (motion carried)

Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board

The Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board will consider several actions, including approving a downtown branding proposal recommended by the Events and Marketing Committee. The board will also vote to extend the Beats on Bates agreement with Guess Who’s Dancing Fitness, LLC for one year. Additional items include an update to the downtown parking plan and adoption of the 2026 board and committee meeting calendar.

• Approve Downtown Kalamazoo branding (recommended by Events and Marketing Committee)
• Authorize extension of the 2026 Beats on Bates Agreement with Guess Who’s Dancing Fitness, LLC
• Update to the Downtown Parking Plan
• Approve 2026 Board and Committee Meeting Calendar
• Accept September 2025 financial statement

The board approved the September 2025 financial report and adopted the amended agenda. It approved the new downtown Kalamazoo branding presented by a5 Branding & Digital. Directors authorized the board chair to amend and extend the Beats on Bates agreement with Guess Who’s Dancing Fitness, LLC for one year. The 2026 board and committee meeting calendar was also approved.

• Approved September 2025 financial report (motion carried)
• Approved downtown Kalamazoo branding recommended by a5 Branding & Digital (motion carried)
• Authorized board chair to amend and extend Beats on Bates agreement with Guess Who’s Dancing Fitness, LLC for one year (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 board and committee meeting calendar (motion carried)
• Adopted amended agenda moving branding presentation first (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from October 20, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

City Commission

The City Commission will vote to approve the minutes of its October 6, 15, 20 and 30 meetings. The agenda also includes remarks and recognitions, a report on the November 4 municipal election, ceremonial proclamations, and adoption of the formal agenda before moving to regular business.

• Approval of minutes from October 6, 15, 20, and 30, 2025 meetings
• Remarks by commissioners and recognition of City Manager Jim Ritsema
• Report from the Board of Canvassers for the November 4, 2025 municipal election
• Proclamations honoring Don Cooney and Qianna Decker
• Adoption of the formal agenda

Commissioner Decker moved and Vice Mayor Hess seconded approval of the minutes from the October 6, 15, 20 and 30 meetings; the motion passed by voice vote. The Board of Canvassers' certification of the November 4 municipal election results was received into the record. Newly elected Mayor David Anderson, Vice Mayor Drew Duncan, and Commissioners Jacqueline Slaby and Stephanie Hoffman took the oath of office. The meeting was adjourned sine die at 6:17 p.m.

• Approved October meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Received Board of Canvassers election certification into the record
• Administered oath of office to newly elected Mayor and Commissioners
• Adjourned meeting sine die

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss an employment agreement for Interim City Manager Patsy A. Moore and a $300,000 agreement for winter shelter services. The body is also scheduling public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget and the Friendship Village of Kalamazoo Project.

• Agreement with United Way South Central Michigan/Continuum of Care for winter shelter services: $300,000
• Cooperative contract with Wells Fargo for copier and printer leases: $202,382.46
• Copier and printer maintenance contract with D.L. Gallivan: $128,770.74
• Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption application for 261 E Kalamazoo Avenue
• Employment agreement for Interim City Manager Patsy A. Moore

The commission approved a $300,000 agreement with United Way South Central Michigan/Continuum of Care to fund winter shelter services, passing the motion 7‑0. It also approved an employment agreement for Patsy A. Moore as Interim City Manager, also 7‑0. Additionally, the consent agenda items—including two copier/printer contracts and several resolutions—were approved with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved $300,000 winter shelter funding agreement (7-0)
• Approved employment agreement with Patsy A. Moore as Interim City Manager (7-0)
• Approved 63‑month copier contract with D.L. Gallivan for $128,770.74 (7-0)
• Approved 63‑month copier lease contract with Wells Fargo for $202,382.46 (7-0)
• Adopted resolution certifying Project Area Designation and appointing Economic Development Corp directors (7-0)
• Adopted restated resolution approving commercial rehabilitation exemption at 261 E Kalamazoo Ave (7-0)
• Approved amended lease for 459 N. Rose St. with Central County Transportation Authority (7-0)
• Postponed consideration of purchase agreement for 459 N. Rose St. sale price $200,000 until Dec 1, 2025 (7-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance applications: a dimensional variance for Alliance Metal Recycling at 850 E. Crosstown Parkway, multiple use and dimensional variances for Indian Trails Inc. at 1015 and 1021 E. Michigan Ave., 502 and 524 Riverview Dr., and 1014, 1018 and 1024 Sherwood Ave., and a use variance for Isaac Ogola to increase residents at 1327 Sherwood Ave. The board will also consider a six‑month extension of two building‑setback variances for Graphic Packaging International at 1421 N. Pitcher Street and receive an update on the Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 plan.

• Dimensional variance request for Alliance Metal Recycling at 850 E. Crosstown Parkway (parcel .87 acres, minimum required 2 acres)
• Use variance for Indian Trails Inc. to expand bus storage at 524 Riverview Drive
• Dimensional variance for Indian Trails to install chain‑link fence along Riverview Drive and Sherwood Avenue front yards
• Use variance for Isaac Ogola to increase Adult Foster Care Group Home residents from 6 to 10 at 1327 Sherwood Ave.
• Six‑month extension request for two building setback variances for Graphic Packaging International at 1421 N. Pitcher Street

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a reimbursement request for envelope and stamp expenses submitted by Pam O'Connor. The commission will also receive several reports, including a financial report and updates on the O'Connor Fund, City Hall designation, and Preservation Month planning. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Pam O'Connor envelope and stamp reimbursement request

Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Organizing Committee

The Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Organizing Committee will meet on November 10, 2025 at the CPED Office on Rose Street. After routine items such as approving the agenda and minutes, the committee will address unfinished business concerning its future structure and sustainability. No new business items are listed.

• Adoption of agenda (motion to approve)
• Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comments
• Unfinished business: Future Structure and Sustainability of the Committee
• Staff reports and updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning application for 4301 Stadium Drive, seeking to change the land use from residential multi‑dwelling and single‑dwelling zones to community commercial. The commission will also discuss the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan as requested by the Community Planning and Economic Development Department. Additional agenda items include routine reports and public comments.

• Public hearing on rezoning request (P.C. #2025.05) for 4301 Stadium Drive
• Discussion of the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (P.C. #2025.06)
• City Planner's Report
• Site Plan Review List for 2025

The commission held a public hearing on a request to rezone 4301 Stadium Drive from residential (RM‑15/RS‑5) to Community Commercial (CC). Commissioners asked questions about the Natural Features Protection Overlay, master‑plan consistency, and site conditions. No motion to approve or deny the rezoning was recorded, so no final decision was made.

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission will hold a special business meeting on October 30, 2025. The primary action item is a motion to approve an employment agreement with Malcolm Hankins for the position of City Manager. No other decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve employment agreement with Malcolm Hankins as City Manager

The commission voted 5-1 to approve an employment agreement with Malcolm Hankins for the City Manager position, replacing the outgoing manager. The commission also unanimously approved Western Michigan University's request to add a November 1 fireworks display at Hyames Field and Waldo Stadium (6-0).

• Approved employment agreement with Malcolm Hankins as City Manager (5-1)
• Approved amendment to WMU fireworks application to add Nov 1 display (6-0)
• Excused Commissioner Stephanie Hoffman's absence (voice vote)
• Added WMU fireworks request to agenda as item G-2 (no objections)

Natural Features Protection Review Board

The Natural Features Protection Review Board will meet on October 28, 2025 at City Hall. The board will consider two new business items: a stormwater restoration project at 433 Reed Court / Reed Avenue, and a cold storage facility proposed for 3317 and 3329 South Burdick Street. The meeting also includes standard agenda items such as approval of minutes and public comments.

• Stormwater Restoration Project – 433 Reed Court / Reed Avenue
• Cold Storage Facility proposal – 3317 & 3329 South Burdick Street
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from September 23, 2025 meeting

The board excused two absent directors and adopted the agenda and prior meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote. It approved the 433 Reed Court stormwater restoration project, pending full site‑plan approval by Director Hollander. It also approved the 3317 and 3329 South Burdick Street cold‑storage facility, contingent on full site‑plan approval by Director Bassett. All motions passed unanimously.

• Excused absent directors (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 433 Reed Court stormwater restoration project, contingent on full site‑plan approval (unanimous)
• Approved 3317 & 3329 South Burdick Street cold‑storage facility, contingent on full site‑plan approval (unanimous)

Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors

The Foundation for Excellence Board will consider several approvals, including an update to the endowment investment allocation, the 2026 operating budget, and multiple service agreements. They will also vote on a grant agreement with the City of Kalamazoo and renew insurance and legal service contracts. Public comment and board member comments are scheduled before adjournment.

• Approve an update to the Investment Allocation for the FFE Endowment
• Approve the 2026 Budget
• Approve the 2026 Aspirational Grant Agreement with the City of Kalamazoo
• Approve renewal of Liability and Director and Officer Insurance
• Approve a three‑year investment consulting agreement with Zhang Financial LLC

The Foundation for Excellence Board approved the 2026 operating budget. It also approved an update to the endowment investment allocation and renewed multiple service agreements, including liability insurance, legal services, and a three‑year consulting contract with Zhang Financial LLC. The board approved the 2026 aspirational grant agreement with the City of Kalamazoo and the renewal of the annual service agreement with the City.

• Approved update to investment allocation for the FFE endowment (Approved)
• Approved 2026 budget (unanimous approval)
• Approved 2026 aspirational grant agreement with the City of Kalamazoo (Approved)
• Approved renewal of the annual service agreement with the City of Kalamazoo (Approved)
• Approved renewal of liability and director and officer insurance (Approved)
• Approved renewal of legal services agreement with Miller Johnson Attorneys (Approved)
• Approved three‑year agreement with Zhang Financial LLC for investment consulting services (Approved)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider two alteration requests: removal of a balcony and installation of a hipped roof at 602 W Walnut, and enclosure of a rear porch at 1623 Grand. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting, a public comments period, and the coordinator’s report.

• Application PHDC25-004: 602 W Walnut – removal of balcony, install hipped roof (Colonial Revival, South Street‑Vine Area)
• Application PHDC25-005: 1623 Grand – rear porch enclosure (Prairie, West Main Hill)
• Approval of minutes from the September 16, 2025 Historic District Commission meeting
• Public comments from attendees
• Coordinator’s report on historic preservation matters

The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the removal of a balcony and addition of a hipped roof at 602 W Walnut. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for enclosing the rear porch at 1623 Grand. Both approvals were passed unanimously by all commissioners present.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 602 W Walnut alteration (all commissioners)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 1623 Grand rear‑porch enclosure (all commissioners)
• Approved agenda (all commissioners)
• Approved minutes from September 15 2025 (all commissioners)
• Approved absence of Kristi Breisach (all commissioners)

Downtown Development Authority Board

The Downtown Development Authority Board will consider three actions: approving the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes, accepting the August 2025 financial report, and voting on the 2026 budget. These items are listed under the agenda’s discussion/action section. No other decisions are noted.

• Approve minutes from the September 15, 2025 DDA Board meeting
• Accept the August 2025 Downtown Development Authority financial statement
• Approve the Downtown Development Authority budget for 2026

Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board

The Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board will adopt the formal agenda, approve the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting, and accept the August 2025 financial statement. A branding update and a downtown report will be presented. The board will then vote on the 2026 budget for the Authority. Public and director comments will follow before adjournment.

• Adopt formal agenda
• Approve September 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Accept August 2025 financial statement
• Downtown branding update presentation
• Approve 2026 Downtown Economic Growth Authority budget

City Commission

The commission will review community feedback on candidates for the next City Manager. Residents are invited to complete an online or paper survey to define desired qualities, values, and priorities. Survey details and resources are posted at www.kalamazoocity.org/CityManagerSearch. Updates will be provided at each commission meeting.

• Community survey on City Manager search (online at www.kalamazoocity.org/CityManagerSearch and paper copies at City Offices)
• Review of community feedback on City Manager candidates during work session

The commission met as a Committee of the Whole on Oct. 20, 2025 and heard public comments on the City Manager search. Commissioners discussed the community input and the upcoming selection process. No motions were voted on, and the meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m.

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission will consider a series of public hearings, a consent agenda, and regular agenda items. Key actions include approving multiple contracts totaling $6,523,843 for the 150 East Crosstown Facility Renovation Project and adopting the Kalamazoo West Gateway Plan. The commission will also receive comments on exemption certificates for commercial projects and accept a $407,549 Safe Routes to School grant.

• Approve contracts worth $6,523,843 for various phases of the 150 East Crosstown Facility Renovation Project
• Approve a supplemental contract and change order with Wightman for the Cork St Safety Project for $66,400
• Approve a contract with Anlaan Corporation for Academy Street sidewalk improvement for $122,582.50
• Adopt the Kalamazoo West Gateway Plan (resolution)
• Accept a Safe Routes to School grant of $407,549 for improvements at Winchell Elementary and Maple Street Magnet School

The City Commission voted 6‑1 to recommend Malcolm Hankins as the next City Manager. A substantial amendment to the 2025 Action Plan allocating CDBG and HOME funding was approved 6‑0 with one abstention. The commission also approved commercial exemption certificates, a Transformational Brownfield Plan, an affordable‑housing agreement, a $407,549 Safe Routes to School grant, and two Economic Development Corporation loans.

• Recommended Malcolm Hankins as City Manager (motion passed 6-1)
• Approved Substantial Amendment to 2025 Action Plan for CDBG and HOME funding (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Commercial Redevelopment Exemption Certificate for 227 W Michigan Ave (7-0)
• Approved Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for 261 E Kalamazoo Ave (7-0)
• Adopted Transformational Brownfield Plan for multiple sites (as part of consent agenda, 7-0)
• Approved Affordable Housing Agreement (as part of consent agenda, 7-0)
• Accepted Safe Routes to School Grant of $407,549 (as part of consent agenda, 7-0)
• Approved Economic Development Corporation loans: $96,000 to Main Street East, LLC and $20,000 to Kzoo Cream, LLC (as part of consent agenda, 7-0)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board

The board will consider and adopt a resolution that authorizes reimbursement of eligible activities using tax increment revenues under a loan agreement. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, adoption of the agenda and minutes, public comments, and staff reports.

• Adopt resolution authorizing reimbursement of eligible activities with tax increment revenues per loan agreement
• Approve minutes from the September 18, October 2, and October 9, 2025 meetings

Economic Development Corporation Board

The Economic Development Corporation Board will review an inducement resolution for the Friendship Village of Kalamazoo Project. The board is also considering a permit renewal for a cannabis retailer and the 2026 budget.

• Inducement Resolution for Friendship Village of Kalamazoo Project
• Authorization to retain bond counsel Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, P.L.C.
• Two-year renewal of Adult Use Retailer Permit for Green Bronco, LLC (dba Mint Cannabis)
• Economic Development Corporation 2026 Budget

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to conduct interviews with candidates for the City Manager position. The agenda focuses on this search process.

• Interview of Malcolm Hankins
• Interview of Laura Lam
• Interview of Odis Jones, Sr.
• Interview of Elle Cole

The City Commission voted 7-0 to recess the meeting and reschedule Elle Cole’s interview for Friday, October 17 at 7:00 a.m. (remote). The commission then confirmed the new interview time. Mayor Anderson announced that Odis Jones withdrew his name from consideration for City Manager. No other decisions were made.

• Motion to recess meeting until Oct 17 7:00 a.m. passed 7-0
• Rescheduled Elle Cole interview to Oct 17 7:00 a.m. (remote)
• Odis Jones withdrew from City Manager consideration
• Commission agreed to recess after public comments

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors will meet to discuss new business. The primary item for consideration is a Step Aside Agreement involving the sharing of an administrative fee as presented by NCBDA.

• Consideration of a Step Aside Agreement with Sharing of the Administrative Fee as presented by NCBDA

Election Commission

The Kalamazoo City Election Commission will approve minutes from its August 28, 2025 meeting. It will adopt a resolution establishing absent voter counting boards for the November 4, 2025 election. The commission will appoint individuals to election inspector boards for the city's 19 precincts, the absent voting counting board, and the receiving board for the same election. A public accuracy test will be held for the election conducted on November 5, 2024.

• Adopt resolution to create and operate absent voter counting boards for the November 4, 2025 election
• Approve roster appointing individuals to boards of election inspectors for 19 precincts, the absent voting counting board, and the receiving board for the November 4, 2025 election
• Conduct public accuracy test for the election held on November 5, 2024
• Approve minutes from the Election Commission meeting on August 28, 2025

The commission approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It adopted a resolution to create and operate absent voter counting boards for the November 4, 2025 election and approved the roster of election workers for that election. The commission also certified the successful accuracy test of tabulators and voter‑assist terminals for three precincts.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adopted resolution to create absent voter counting boards for Nov 4, 2025 election (voice vote)
• Approved roster of election workers for Nov 4, 2025 election (voice vote)
• Certified accuracy test of tabulators and voter‑assist terminals for Precincts 1, 6, 16/18 (no vote required)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear two public variance requests. AVB Inc. seeks a use variance to allow a commercial parking lot on a corner lot in the LW‑1 District at 209 and 219 West Cedar Street. CD Arena, LLC seeks multiple dimensional variances for wall signs and electronic message displays on its Parking Deck and Event Center at 411 West Kalamazoo Avenue.

• Use variance request for a commercial parking lot at 209‑219 W. Cedar St. (LW‑1 District)
• Dimensional variance requests for wall signs on the Parking Deck at 411 W. Kalamazoo Ave.
• Dimensional variance requests for wall signs and EMDs on the Event Center at 411 W. Kalamazoo Ave.

Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors

The Foundation for Excellence Finance Committee is meeting to discuss financial recommendations for the board. The committee will review the 2026 budget and investment strategies for the FFE Endowment.

• Budget recommendation for Aspirational Projects
• Draft 2026 Budget recommendation
• Update to the Investment Allocation for the FFE Endowment

The Foundation for Excellence Board approved its agenda and the minutes from March 31 and September 8, 2025. It unanimously approved the remaining 2025 aspirational grant allocations of $2,298,673 for affordable housing and $1,814,466 for neighborhood infrastructure. The board also unanimously recommended the 2026 budget and an update to the endowment investment allocation.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $2,298,673 affordable housing and $1,814,466 infrastructure allocations (unanimous)
• Recommended 2026 budget for Board approval (unanimous)
• Recommended update to endowment investment allocation (unanimous)

Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors

The Foundation for Excellence Executive Committee will formally approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes. It will also adopt the Board meeting agenda scheduled for October 27, 2025. The session includes standard public comment and board member comment periods.

• Approve meeting minutes of September 9, 2025
• Approve Board Meeting Agenda for October 27, 2025
• Public comments (up to 4 minutes per speaker)
• Board member comments

The Foundation for Excellence Board approved the October 6 agenda and the September 9 minutes by unanimous vote. They also approved the recommended agenda for the October 27 board meeting. The next board meeting was scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for October 27, 2025 agenda (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Dec 8, 2025 at 3 p.m.

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a closed session to review employment applications for City Manager candidates who requested confidentiality. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Closed session to review confidential City Manager employment applications

Commissioner Decker moved, and Vice Mayor Hess seconded, a motion for the City Commission to go into closed session to review confidential City Manager candidate applications. The motion passed unanimously with a 7-0 roll‑call vote. Mayor Anderson announced the commission would not return to open session after the closed session.

• Closed session to review confidential City Manager applications approved (7-0)

City Commission

The commission will consider and vote on a series of contracts totaling several million dollars for water treatment chemicals, infrastructure repairs, and consulting services. It will adopt resolutions to hold public hearings on two commercial redevelopment exemption applications and to establish the Porter Street Neighborhood Enterprise Zone. The commission will also approve the purchase of 6086 E. Michigan Avenue for $249,300 and adopt the minutes from the September 15 meeting. Additional items include a postponed purchase agreement for several Burdick Street properties and the approval of the city manager candidate interview list.

• Approval of multiple water‑treatment contracts, including $200,000 for fluorosilicic acid and $199,320 for sodium hexametaphosphate
• Adoption of a resolution establishing the Porter Street Neighborhood Enterprise Zone
• Resolutions setting public hearings for commercial exemption certificates at 261 East Kalamazoo Avenue and 227 West Michigan Avenue
• Approval of the purchase of 6086 E. Michigan Avenue for $249,300
• Approval of public utility easements with Michiana Land Development, LLC for water main work in Phase 4 of the Applegate Pointe Development

The City Commission approved a $249,300 purchase of 6086 East Michigan Avenue and adopted a resolution establishing the Porter Street Neighborhood Enterprise Zone. A consent agenda containing multiple service contracts was approved unanimously. The commission also set public hearings for commercial exemption applications and announced four candidates for the City Manager interview process.

• Approved consent agenda contracts (e.g., $110,124 wastewater treatment, $199,320 chemical supply, etc.) – vote 6-0
• Approved purchase of 6086 East Michigan Avenue for $249,300 – vote 6-0
• Adopted resolution to hold public hearing Oct. 20 for 19 Props LLC commercial rehabilitation exemption
• Adopted resolution to hold public hearing Oct. 20 for ACW 3 LLC commercial redevelopment exemption
• Adopted resolution establishing the Porter Street Neighborhood Enterprise Zone – vote 6-0
• Announced four City Manager candidates selected for interview: Elle Cole, Malcolm Hankins, Odis Jones Sr., Laura Lam

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board will hold a public hearing on a Transformational Brownfield Plan covering sites at 227 W. Michigan Avenue, 261 E. Kalamazoo Avenue, and 619 Porter Street. After the hearing, the board will vote on a resolution to approve the plan and recommend it to the City Commission. A closed session is also scheduled to review a privileged legal communication.

• Closed session to review privileged legal communication under MCL 15.268(1)(h)
• Public hearing for Transformational Brownfield Plan at 227 W. Michigan Ave, 261 E. Kalamazoo Ave, and 619 Porter St
• Board vote to adopt resolution approving the Transformational Brownfield Plan and recommending City Commission adoption

Civil Rights Board

The Civil Rights Board will approve minutes from its August 6, 2025 meeting. It will receive an update and appointment for the Education Subcommittee and an update from the Ordinance Review Subcommittee. The agenda also includes routine items such as calls to order, communications, public comments, and adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the Civil Rights Board meeting on August 6, 2025
• Education Subcommittee update and appointment
• Ordinance Review Subcommittee update

The Civil Rights Board adopted the meeting agenda after a motion was approved by unanimous vote. The board also approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting, again with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)

Natural Features Protection Review Board

The Natural Features Protection Review Board will meet to discuss new business regarding a 7 Eleven location. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the August 26, 2025, meeting.

• Review of 3050 Oakland Drive - 7 Eleven

The board excused two absent directors and adopted the agenda, both by unanimous vote. It approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting, also unanimously. Finally, the board voted unanimously to recommend approving the 3050 Oakland Drive site‑plan application, contingent on completion of the MNFI Rare Species on‑site review and full approval by the Site Plan Review Committee.

• Excused absent directors Rowe and Murgia (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 26 minutes with correction of absences (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of 3050 Oakland Drive site‑plan, conditioned on rare‑species review and Site Plan Review Committee approval (unanimous)

Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors

The Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors will meet to discuss the draft 2026 budget and the 2025 Aspirational Project Progress Report. The board is also tasked with approving the 2026 meeting schedule and determining membership for the Investment Subcommittee.

• Draft 2026 Budget (No Action)
• 2025 Aspirational Project Progress Report (No Action)
• Foundation for Excellence Investment Subcommittee Membership
• 2026 Schedule of Meetings

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board will adopt the FY 2026 budgets for Funds 242 and 243. It will also consider a resolution to amend the purchase agreement for 116 West Cedar Street, authorize an asbestos survey and demolition bidding for that site, approve a $31,725 payment to cover a water fee shortfall, and confirm new officer appointments. Additional items include a staff update on the conditional approval of a work plan for the Bronco Commons project.

• Adopt Resolution approving Seventh Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement for 116 West Cedar Street to extend investigation period
• Authorize asbestos and hazardous materials survey and demolition/site‑preparation bidding for 116 West Cedar Street
• Approve one‑time $31,725 payment from the Local Brownfield Revolving Fund to 266 E Michigan Ave LLC for water system fee difference
• Nominate and approve Director Kyle Gulau as Chair, Rachel Bair as Vice‑Chair, and Andrew Schipper as Treasurer/Secretary for one year
• Adopt FY 2026 budgets for Brownfield Fund 242 and Fund 243

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board adopted a resolution to extend the investigation period for the 116 W Cedar Street purchase agreement. It authorized staff to contract a vendor for an asbestos and hazardous‑materials survey and to obtain demolition and site‑preparation bids. The board also approved a one‑time $31,725 payment from the Local Brownfield Revolving Fund to 266 E Michigan Ave LLC for a water‑system fee difference. All three actions were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution extending investigation period for 116 W Cedar Street (unanimous, Schipper abstained)
• Authorized contract for asbestos and hazardous‑materials survey and demolition bids at 116 W Cedar (unanimous)
• Approved one‑time $31,725 LBRF payment to 266 E Michigan Ave LLC for water fee difference (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation Board

The EDC Board will consider and vote on its 2026 operating budget. It will also appoint new board members, approve a loan to Kzoo Cream, and recommend two-year permit renewals for Green Sunrise Products (Lume) and Kalamazoo Gallery (Herbana). These items are listed under New Business.

• Approval of 2026 EDC Budget
• EDC Board Member Appointments
• Approval of Economic Initiative Fund loan to Kzoo Cream
• Recommendation to renew 1 Adult Use Retailer and 1 Medical Provisioning Center permit for Green Sunrise Products (Lume)
• Recommendation to renew 1 Adult Use Retailer permit for Kalamazoo Gallery (Herbana)

The board appointed Lucas Middleton as Chair, Kyle Gulau as Vice‑Chair, and Rachel Bair as Treasurer/Secretary. It approved a $20,000 Economic Initiative Fund loan to Kzoo Cream for ten years at 2% interest. The board also approved two‑year renewals of retailer permits for Green Sunrise Products (DBA Lume) and Kalamazoo Gallery Inc (DBA Herbana). The 2026 EDC budget item was postponed to the October agenda.

• Appointed Lucas Middleton Chair, Kyle Gulau Vice‑Chair, Rachel Bair Treasurer/Secretary (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved $20,000 EIF loan to Kzoo Cream (10‑year term, 2% interest) – roll call vote passed unanimously, Director Petersen abstained
• Approved two‑year renewal of Adult Use Retailer and Medical Provisioning Center permits for Green Sunrise Products (DBA Lume) (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved two‑year renewal of Adult Use Retailer permit for Kalamazoo Gallery Inc (DBA Herbana) (unanimous roll call vote)
• Excused absent members Alonzo Wilson and Eddie Warr (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved minutes from August 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Environmental Concerns Committee

The Environmental Concerns Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive reports on air and water quality, and discuss the Michigan Home Energy Rebates program. The body will also fill an open vice chair position and review proposed bylaws.

• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2025
• Presentation on Michigan Home Energy Rebates program (MiHER)
• Discussion on filling open vice chair position
• Review of proposed bylaws
• Reports from Air and Water Quality, Odor Task Force, and Waste Working Group

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review three applications concerning properties in historic districts. Two applications propose replacing windows at 1411 Grand and 1006 Osborne. One application proposes demolition of the building at 1406 S Westnedge. The commission can act on the items if a quorum of at least four members is present.

• 1411 Grand – alteration: replacement of non‑historic window (PHDC25-001)
• 1006 Osborne – alteration: replacement of non‑original window (PHDC25-002)
• 1406 S Westnedge – demolition request (PHDC25-003)

The Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a like‑for‑like window replacement at 1411 Grand. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a window replacement at 1006 Osborne. Finally, the commission approved a notice to proceed with demolition of the dangerous 1905 Queen Anne house at 1406 S Westnedge. All three actions were approved by all commissioners present.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 1411 Grand (all commissioners)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 1006 Osborne (all commissioners)
• Approved notice to proceed with demolition of 1406 S Westnedge (all commissioners)

Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors

The Foundation for Excellence Audit Subcommittee will review the 2024 Form 990 and recommend that it be presented to the full Board. It will also consider a motion to waive the current audit tactic so the lead or review partner can rotate on a five‑year cycle. The meeting includes routine approvals of the agenda and minutes and a public comment period.

• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes of the March 24, 2025 meeting
• Receive the 2024 Form 990 and recommend presenting it to the Board
• Waive audit tactic to encourage lead/review partner rotation every five years
• Public comments limited to four minutes per speaker

The Audit Subcommittee approved the meeting agenda and the March 24, 2025 minutes, each by unanimous vote. The committee also voted unanimously to waive the policy requiring a change of audit firm every five years and will follow the City’s auditor preference. The meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Waived audit‑firm rotation policy (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting

Downtown Development Authority Board

The Downtown Development Authority Board will approve minutes from August, accept a July financial report, and discuss the 2026 budget. The board is also set to authorize up to $9,000 for Bates Alley deck repairs and submit a letter of support for a grant application.

• Approval of August 2025 minutes
• Acceptance of July 2025 financial statement
• Discussion of 2026 DDA Budget
• Authorization of up to $9,000 for Bates Alley deck repairs
• Submission of letter of support for Michigan Talent Partnership Program grant

Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board

The Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board will consider the 2026 DEGA budget. It will vote on a motion to allocate $39,064 from a budget variance to expand the Ambassador Program services for Q4 2025 under a new Block by Block contract. The Board will also authorize the Chair to submit a letter of support for the City of Kalamazoo’s grant application to the Michigan Talent Partnership Program.

• 2026 DEGA budget – discussion and approval
• Ambassador Program Q4 2025 – motion to allocate $39,064 budget variance for expanded services under Block by Block contract
• Michigan Talent Partnership Program – motion to authorize Board Chair to submit a letter of support for the city’s grant application

The board approved a $39,064 budget variance to expand the Ambassador Program for October‑December 2025. It also authorized the chair to send a board letter and to submit a letter of support for the Michigan Talent Partnership grant. The Economic Vitality Study presentation was tabled, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved $39,064 budget variance to expand Ambassador Program services (motion carried)
• Authorized the board chair to send a letter on behalf of the board (motion carried)
• Authorized the board chair to submit a letter of support for the Michigan Talent Partnership grant (motion carried)
• Tabled the Economic Vitality Study presentation (motion carried)
• Adopted the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved the July 2025 financial report (motion carried)
• Approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

City Commission

The commission will review an update to the Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 Strategic Vision draft. They will introduce Western Michigan University President Russell Kavalhuna. The meeting also includes a reminder for residents to complete the City Manager search survey.

• Review of Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 Strategic Vision Draft Update
• Introduction of Western Michigan University President Russell Kavalhuna
• Reminder to complete City Manager search survey (online at www.kalamazoocity.org/CityManagerSearch, open through August 24)

The commission held a Committee of the Whole meeting to hear a presentation on the Draft Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 Strategic Vision and answered questions. Commissioners also heard remarks from Western Michigan University President Russell Kavalhuna and discussed possible student representation at future meetings. No motions, approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

City Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a resolution to create the Porter Street Neighborhood Enterprise Zone. A consent agenda includes approvals for several contracts and purchases, such as water filtration upgrades, electrical upgrades, and cloud services. One property purchase is postponed to the next meeting.

• Resolution to establish the Porter Street Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (action: motion to adopt)
• Sole source purchase agreement with Westwind Construction for Abbey 42 water filtration upgrades – $125,417.29
• Contract with Buist Electric for Water Station 26 electrical upgrade – $139,800
• 12‑month Oracle Cloud Migration services contract (MiDEAL) – up to $220,000
• Purchase of 6086 E. Michigan Avenue – $249,300 (postponed until Oct 6, 2025)

The commission removed a public hearing on the Porter Street Neighborhood Enterprise Zone from the agenda by unanimous consent. It then approved a consent agenda that included several contracts, two resolutions, and the mayor's appointments, all passing with a 7‑0 vote. The purchase of 6086 E. Michigan Avenue was postponed until October 6, 2025. A public hearing on the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report was held with no public comments.

• Removed Item F-2 (Porter Street NEZ public hearing) from agenda (unanimous consent)
• Approved sole source purchase with Westwind Construction for Abbey 42 water project ($125,417.29) (7-0)
• Approved contract with Buist Electric for Water Station 26 electrical upgrade ($139,800) (7-0)
• Approved Oracle Cloud Migration services contract up to $220,000 (7-0)
• Approved contract with Ace Excavating for trash removal ($250,000) (7-0)
• Adopted resolution changing street lighting contract with Consumers Energy for Dutton St. (7-0)
• Adopted resolution recommending Social District and Commons Area permit for Winston's, LLC (224 E Michigan Ave) (7-0)
• Approved Mayor Anderson's appointments: Cheng Kidd Sun to Downtown Development Authority & Economic Growth Authority; Roland Bissonnette to Planning Commission (7-0)

Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board

The Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board will review the proposed 2026 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) budget and the 2026 NCBDA operating budget. The board will also consider a step-aside request from a director. The remainder of the agenda consists of routine items such as public comments and staff updates.

• 2026 TIF Budget
• 2026 NCBDA Budget
• Step Aside Request

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two property developments. The board will consider requests to deviate from exterior material requirements and land-use zoning restrictions.

• ZBA #25-08-14: Request by Edison Community Partners for a dimensional variance regarding exterior masonry materials at 1900 Belford Street
• ZBA #25-09-15: Request by Ronald Flowers of Flowers Automotive Recycling for a use variance to operate a Scrap and Salvage Operation in the M-1 Zone District
• ZBA #25-09-15: Request for a dimensional variance to allow a Scrap and Salvage Operation on 1.2 acres at 1008 E. Crosstown Pkwy and adjacent parcels, where 2 acres are required

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will adopt its agenda and approve the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. It will receive a financial report and an O'Connor Fund report, and then hold a planning session on historic preservation issues.

• Adoption of formal agenda
• Approval of minutes from 13 August 2025 meeting
• Financial report
• O'Connor Fund report
• Planning session

The commission met on September 10, 2025. It approved the 2026 budget with a unanimous vote. It also approved accepting a donation from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation and authorizing its disbursement for the 2026 budget, also unanimously.

• Approved 2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of Kalamazoo Community Foundation donation and its disbursement for 2026 budget (unanimous)

Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Organizing Committee

The Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Organizing Committee will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2025. After routine items such as adopting the agenda and approving minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting, the committee will consider the future structure and sustainability of the committee as new business. The meeting will also include public comments, member comments, and standard reports before adjourning.

• Adoption of agenda (motion to approve)
• Approval of minutes from July 14, 2025 meeting (motion to approve)
• Future Structure and Sustainability of the Committee (new business)
• Public comments
• Committee member comments

Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors

The Foundation for Excellence Finance Committee is meeting to review financial reports and policy updates. The committee will consider recommendations for the 2026 budget and subcommittee membership.

• Q2 Endowment Report from the Investment Subcommittee
• Foundation for Excellence Investment Subcommittee Membership
• Policy update recommendations
• Draft 2026 Budget recommendation

The board approved the meeting agenda and deferred approval of the minutes to the next finance meeting. Four investment subcommittee members were reappointed. The board directed the attorney to prepare a redlined copy of policy updates for the Executive Committee. A recommendation was made to evaluate a $5.016 million 2026 budget, with a plan to allocate $5 million and roll over housing and public works funds.

• Approved agenda (motion passed)
• Deferred minutes approval to next finance meeting
• Reappointed four Investment Subcommittee members (motion passed)
• Directed Attorney Cherry to provide redlined policy updates (motion passed)
• Recommended evaluation of $5.016 M 2026 budget, with $5 M allocation and roll‑over (motion passed)

Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors

The Foundation for Excellence Executive Committee will consider approval of the March 31, 2025 meeting minutes. It will also discuss recommendations to update policies and to set the agenda for the September 22, 2025 Board meeting. No other substantive actions are on the agenda.

• Approve March 31, 2025 minutes
• Recommend policy updates to the Board
• Recommend agenda for September 22, 2025 Board meeting

The board approved the meeting agenda and reappointed four members of the Investment Subcommittee. It directed Attorney Cherry to draft a redlined copy of policy updates for the Executive Committee. The board also agreed to evaluate the draft 2026 budget, aiming for a $5 million allocation with housing and public works roll‑over.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by President Ritsema, seconded by Balkema)
• Reappointed four Investment Subcommittee members (motion by Balkema, seconded by Ritsema)
• Directed Attorney Cherry to provide a redlined policy draft for Executive Committee review (motion by Balkema, seconded by Ritsema)
• Recommended evaluating the draft 2026 budget with a $5 million target and roll‑over for housing and public works (motion by Balkema, seconded by Vazquez-Alatorre)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss a recommendation from its interview committee to fill the vacant Planning Commissioner position, naming Roland Bissonnette. The meeting also includes the City Planner's Report and a review of the Site Plan List. Public hearings and other standard agenda items are scheduled.

• Recommendation for vacant Planning Commissioner seat – Roland Bissonnette
• City Planner's Report
• Site Plan List

The commission adopted the September 4 agenda by consensus and approved the July 9 minutes with a unanimous voice vote. Commissioners voted unanimously to recommend Roland Bissonnette to the City Commission to fill the vacant Planning Commissioner position. The recommendation will be placed on the City Commission agenda for consideration.

• Adopted agenda by consensus
• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes by unanimous voice vote
• Recommended Roland Bissonnette to City Commission to fill vacant Planning Commissioner seat (unanimous)

Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Trustees approved all Q3 retirement applications and all Q3 refund applications by unanimous voice vote. They also approved the listed military and prior‑service buy‑back applications. No duty‑disability applications were received this quarter. The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 a.m.

• Approved Q3 retirement applications (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Q3 refund applications (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved military buy‑back applications
• Approved prior service buy‑back application
• Recorded no duty disability applications for the quarter
• Adjourned meeting at 8:14 a.m.

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission will hear public comments on resolutions creating commercial redevelopment and rehabilitation districts at 227 W. Michigan Avenue and 261 E. Kalamazoo Avenue. Commissioners will approve several contracts, including a $1.79 M watermain project and a $129,800 DEI assessment. They will also adopt ordinances authorizing water and wastewater revenue bonds totaling up to $33.54 M.

• Public hearing on resolution to establish Commercial Redevelopment District at 227 W. Michigan Avenue (motion to adopt)
• Approve contract with Balkema Excavating, Inc. for F Ave & 28th St Transmission Watermain Project – $1,788,116.70
• Adopt ordinance authorizing Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 – up to $22,100,000
• Adopt ordinance authorizing Wastewater Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025 – up to $11,440,000
• Approve contract with All Things Diverse for DEI assessment – $129,800

The commission voted 6-0 to adopt a Commercial Redevelopment District at 227 W. Michigan Avenue and a Commercial Rehabilitation District at 261 E. Kalamazoo Avenue. It also approved several contracts, including utility printing, DEI assessment, aggregates, a watermain project, and a property purchase. An ordinance authorizing up to $22.1 million in Water Supply System Revenue Bonds was adopted unanimously.

• Adopted Commercial Redevelopment District at 227 W. Michigan Ave (6-0)
• Adopted Commercial Rehabilitation District at 261 E. Kalamazoo Ave (6-0)
• Approved Kent Communications Inc. contract for utility bill printing, $105,000 (6-0)
• Approved All Things Diverse DEI assessment contract, $129,800 (6-0)
• Approved High Grade Materials aggregate contract extension, $154,150 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 808 Simpson Street for $1,469.26 (6-0)
• Approved Balkema Excavating watermain contract, $1,788,116.70 (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing Water Supply System Revenue Bonds up to $22,100,000 (6-0)

City Commission

The City Election Commission is meeting to review and approve proof ballots for the upcoming municipal election. The body will also vote on the approval of minutes from the April 10, 2025, meeting.

• Review and approval of proof ballots for the November 4, 2025, Municipal Election
• Approval of April 10, 2025, meeting minutes

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 Election Commission meeting by voice vote. It also approved the proof ballots for the city's 19 voting precincts for the November 4, 2025 municipal election, again by voice vote. No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned at 9:04 a.m.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved proof ballots for 19 precincts for Nov 4, 2025 election (voice vote)

Natural Features Protection Review Board

The Natural Features Protection Review Board will hold its regular meeting, approve the agenda and the minutes from the July 22, 2025 session, hear public comments, and discuss the reconstruction of Pump Station 14 located at 2600 Mount Olivet Road. No unfinished business items are listed. The meeting is scheduled for 4:00 PM in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 241 W. South Street.

• Approval of the agenda
• Approval of minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting
• Reconstruction of Pump Station 14 at 2600 Mount Olivet Road

The Natural Features Protection Review Board excused two absent directors and adopted the agenda, both unanimously. The board also approved the July 22 minutes with a unanimous vote. The key action was the unanimous approval of the NFP site plan for the reconstruction of Pump Station 14 at 2600 Mount Olivet Road, a city‑owned parcel in Spring Valley Park.

• Excused absent directors Fredrickson and Rowe (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 22 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved NFP site plan for 2600 Mount Olivet Road Pump Station 14 reconstruction (unanimous)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board will meet to discuss a letter of support for a grant application. The board is reviewing a proposal from Edison Community Partners for an EGLE grant regarding the Kalrecovery site.

• Letter of support for Edison Community Partners’ EGLE grant application for the Kalrecovery site

Economic Development Corporation Board

The Economic Development Corporation Board will adopt the agenda and approve the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. It will decide on three items: a recommendation to grant a 2‑year Adult Use Retailer Permit to 2233 N Burdick, Inc. dba Levels, contingent on correcting tax and zoning deficiencies; a recommendation to renew a 2‑year Adult Use Class C Grower and a 2‑year Medical Class C Grower Permit for Seven Point Supply, LLC; and approval of a $96,000 Economic Initiative Fund loan to Main Street East, LLC to support an entrepreneur incubator and co‑working space.

• Recommendation to approve a 2‑year Adult Use Retailer Permit for 2233 N Burdick, Inc. dba Levels, with tax and zoning correction condition
• Recommendation to renew a 2‑year Adult Use Class C Grower and a 2‑year Medical Class C Grower Permit for Seven Point Supply, LLC
• Approval of a $96,000 Economic Initiative Fund loan to Main Street East, LLC for an entrepreneur incubator and co‑working space

Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board

The Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board will review and discuss its 2026 Draft Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Budget and the projected 2026 NCBDA Budget. The meeting also includes a Social District Request, a planned NCBDA tour on October 23, and a step‑aside policy request for 619 Porter Street. Unfinished business items such as the NCBDA Step Aside Policy will also be addressed.

• 2026 Draft TIF Budget
• 2026 Projected NCBDA Budget
• Social District Request
• NCBDA Tour scheduled for October 23
• 619 Porter Street Step‑Aside Request

Environmental Concerns Committee

The committee will elect a vice‑chair, decide how many members serve, and discuss a bylaw update. It will also receive reports from several advisory boards and task forces, and hold public comment periods.

• Election of vice‑chair (Unfinished Business)
• Vote on the number of committee members (Unfinished Business)
• Discussion of a bylaw update (Unfinished Business)
• Reports from Natural Features Protection Review Board and other groups (Reports)
• Public comment sessions (Public Comments)

The Environmental Concerns Committee approved its agenda and the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous voice votes. Members also approved a motion to increase the committee size to a maximum of nine members and to forward the change for written approval to the City Commission. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved increase to up to 9 committee members, send for written City Commission approval (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority Board

The Downtown Development Authority Board will review and act on several governance items, including accepting a board member resignation, adopting an attendance policy, and recommending a new board member to the mayor and city commission. The board will also discuss the draft budget for 2026. All actions require board motions and votes.

• Accept resignation of board member Kwame Gyimah
• Adopt Downtown Development Authority Board Attendance Policy
• Approve nomination of Cheng Kidd Sun for board appointment
• Review and consider the 2026 DDA draft budget

The board accepted the resignation of Kwame Gyimah and adopted a new attendance policy effective immediately. It approved the nomination of Cheng Kidd Sun to the Downtown Development Authority board and forwarded the recommendation to the mayor and city commission. Draft 2026 budgets for the DDA and DEGA were presented but will be voted on at a later meeting.

• Adopted agenda amendment (motion carried)
• Approved July 21, 2025 board minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted Kwame Gyimah's resignation (motion carried)
• Adopted board attendance policy effective immediately (motion carried)
• Approved nomination of Cheng Kidd Sun to board (motion carried, Breneman abstained)
• Accepted May and June 2025 financial reports (motion carried)

Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board

The Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board will consider several governance actions, including accepting a board member resignation, approving a new board member nomination, and adopting attendance and marketing sponsorship policies. The board will also vote to approve the 2025‑2027 strategic plan and adopt the draft budget for 2026. These items are scheduled for discussion and action at the August 18, 2025 meeting.

• Accept resignation of board member Kwame Gyimah
• Approve nomination of Cheng Kidd Sun to the board
• Adopt Board Attendance Policy
• Adopt 2026 Events and Marketing Sponsorship Policy
• Approve 2026 DEGA Draft Budget

The board accepted Director Kwame Gyimah’s resignation and recommended Cheng Kidd Sun for his replacement. It adopted a revised board attendance policy, the 2026 Events and Marketing Sponsorship Policy, and the 2025‑2027 strategic plan. The board also approved the 2026 draft budget and accepted the May and June 2025 financial reports.

• Accepted Director Gyimah resignation (motion carried)
• Recommended Cheng Kidd Sun for board appointment (motion carried, Breneman abstained)
• Adopted board attendance policy with City Commission termination clause (motion carried)
• Adopted 2026 Events and Marketing Sponsorship Policy (motion carried)
• Adopted 2025‑2027 strategic plan (motion carried)
• Approved May and June 2025 financial reports (motion carried)
• Adopted August 18, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 draft budget (motion carried)

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission is inviting residents to complete a brief survey about the qualities they want in the next City Manager. The survey is available online at www.kalamazoocity.org/CityManagerSearch and in paper form at City Offices. It will remain open through August 24, with updates to be provided at each commission meeting.

• Community survey on City Manager qualities (online at www.kalamazoocity.org/CityManagerSearch, open through Aug 24)
• Can Do Kalamazoo presentation
• Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services presentation

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission will vote on a series of consent agenda items, including several contracts and resolutions. A public hearing will be noted for a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone with no action taken. The regular agenda includes a $1,000,000 grant extension for neighborhood housing services. Additional items cover park renovations, tax incentive eligibility, and other city operations.

• Approve $821,026 contract with Spartan Emergency Response for a fire apparatus-pumper
• Approve $198,753.62 contract with Kalleward Group for site work and park renovations at Princeton Park
• Adopt resolution granting PILOT eligibility to Crosstown Seniors Limited Dividend Housing, LLC
• Public hearing (no action) on establishing a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone bounded by East Frank St, Walbridge St, East Ransom St, and North Pitcher St
• Approve $1,000,000 extension to the 2022 grant for Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services

The City Commission approved a cooperative contract with Spartan Emergency Response to purchase a fire apparatus‑pumper for $821,026. It also approved large grant extensions, including $770,000 for new single‑family homes and $1,000,000 for rehabilitating 14 homes. Additional contracts for park renovations, odor‑monitoring services, and a parking lease were approved, along with resolutions for a PILOT eligibility and rescinding a prior PILOT. All consent‑agenda items passed by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved cooperative contract with Spartan Emergency Response for fire apparatus‑pumper, $821,026 (6-0)
• Approved extension of 2023 grant to Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services, $770,000 for eight new homes (6-0)
• Approved extension of 2022 ARPA grant to Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services, $1,000,000 for 14 home rehabilitations (6-0)
• Approved contract with Kalleward Group for Princeton Park site‑work and renovations, $198,753.62 (6-0)
• Approved sole source agreement extension with Envirosuite for odor monitoring, $139,344 (6-0)
• Adopted resolution granting PILOT eligibility to Crosstown Seniors Limited Dividend Housing, LLC (6-0)
• Adopted resolution rescinding Resolution 24-65 for ANR Kalamazoo Limited Dividend Housing Association (6-0)
• Approved Parking Lease Agreement with WMED for 120 reserved spaces in the Epic Center ramp (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a dimensional variance request by Edison Community Partners for the property at 1900 Belford Street. The request seeks to permit 25%‑30% of the exterior materials to be brick, decorative precast, decorative masonry, concrete siding, or wood, instead of the required minimum 50% natural materials. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, approval of minutes from the July 10 meeting, and announcements.

• Public hearing: variance request for 1900 Belford Street exterior material composition
• Approval of minutes from ZBA meeting on July 10, 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review the 2026 draft budget. The body will also receive reports on the O'Connor Fund and the City Hall Local Historic District.

• 2026 Draft Budget Review
• O'Connor Fund Report
• City Hall Local Historic District Report
• Work Plan Request for Consideration

The Historic Preservation Commission adopted the formal agenda after a motion by Morton and a second by Harris. The commission approved the meeting minutes as amended following a motion by Vail and a second by Paduk. The meeting was adjourned at 7:23 pm after a motion by Hibbard.

• Adopted formal agenda (motion by Morton, second by Harris)
• Approved minutes as amended (motion by Vail, second by Paduk)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:23 pm (motion by Hibbard)

City Commission

The commission will hear a presentation by Raftelis on the next steps in the City Manager search. Residents are invited to complete a survey, available online and in paper form, to share desired qualities for the new manager. The survey will remain open through August 24, and updates will be posted on the city website.

• Presentation by Raftelis on next steps in the City Manager search process
• Community survey on City Manager qualities open online and in paper form through Aug 24

The Kalamazoo City Commission met as a Special Committee of the Whole on August 11, 2025. Commissioner Cooney moved, and Vice Mayor Hess seconded, a motion to excuse the absences of Commissioners Qianna Decker and Chris Praedel. The motion passed by voice vote. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Excused absence of Commissioners Qianna Decker and Chris Praedel (voice vote)

Civil Rights Board

The Civil Rights Board will review updates to ordinance edits, consider appointments to subcommittees, discuss scheduling for the Education Subcommittee meetings, evaluate the monthly meeting frequency, and receive an update on the complaint log.

• Updates on ordinance edits
• Appointees to subcommittees
• Education Subcommittee meeting dates (8/13, 8/14, 8/20)
• Discussion of monthly meeting frequency
• Update on complaint log

The Civil Rights Board appointed Director Burpee to the Education Subcommittee and Directors DeBoer and Sipling to the Ordinance Review Subcommittee. Vice‑Chair Lukeman stepped down from the Ordinance Review Subcommittee to focus on the Education Subcommittee. The board voted to maintain its current bimonthly meeting schedule, with special meetings possible as needed. A proposal to rename the board was discussed but no decision was made.

• Chair Phason appointed Director Burpee to the Education Subcommittee
• Chair Phason appointed Directors DeBoer and Sipling to the Ordinance Review Subcommittee
• Vice‑Chair Lukeman stepped down from the Ordinance Review Subcommittee
• Board agreed to keep bimonthly meeting frequency

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission meeting on August 4, 2025 will follow standard order items such as call to order, communications, and public comments. The work session will focus on the City of Kalamazoo Communication Plan. The meeting will also include a committee of the whole, commissioner comments, and adjournment.

• Call to order/roll call
• Public comments
• Special agenda items
• Committee of the whole
• Work session – City of Kalamazoo Communication Plan

The Kalamazoo City Commission met as a Committee of the Whole on August 4, 2025. Commissioners present were Mayor David Anderson, Vice Mayor Jeanne Hess, Don Cooney, Qianna Decker, Stephanie Hoffman, and Alonzo Wilson; Commissioner Chris Praedel was absent. A motion to excuse Praedel’s absence was moved, seconded, and approved by voice vote. No other actions were taken.

• Excused Commissioner Praedel’s absence (voice vote)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider approving a consent agenda with 16 items, including contracts for environmental monitoring, legal services, and infrastructure repairs, as well as a resolution to authorize $20.4 million in General Obligation bonds for capital projects.

• Approval of $137,000 contract with Niswander Environmental for FEMA compliance
• Approval of $20,415,000 in General Obligation bonds for FY 2025 capital projects
• Approval of $982,088 contract for Born Court Well 1-7 project
• Approval of $541,455.50 contract for sanitary sewer lining
• Approval of $545,480 contract for 52 Flowbird parking touch pay stations

The City Commission approved a General Obligation Limited Tax Bond issuance of up to $20,415,000 for FY 2025 capital projects. It also adopted a series of contracts and agreements, including a $137,000 contract with Niswander Environmental LLC and a $545,480 purchase of Flowbird parking stations. The commission approved an intergovernmental agreement with Kalamazoo County for the Event Center Assessment District and set a special Committee of the Whole meeting for August 11 to review the City Manager search process.

• Approved $20,415,000 General Obligation Limited Tax Bond issuance (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda contracts totaling $2,862,? (including $137,000 Niswander Environmental LLC contract) (6-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Kalamazoo County for Event Center Assessment District Authority (6-0)
• Approved fireworks display request for St. Mary Catholic Church at 939 Charlotte Ave (6-0)
• Approved memorandum of agreement with Kalamazoo Public Schools for School Resource Officer services (6-0)
• Approved Mayor's reappointments to Retirement and Perpetual Care Investment Committees (6-0)
• Approved special Committee of the Whole meeting on August 11 to review City Manager search materials (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Kalamazoo County to support the Finding Your Way Home program (6-0)

Natural Features Protection Review Board

The Natural Features Protection Review Board will conduct standard business, including calling the meeting to order, adopting the agenda, approving minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting, and allowing public and board member comments. No specific projects, contracts, or policy changes are listed.

• Motion to adopt the agenda
• Approval of minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting

The Natural Features Protection Review Board unanimously excused three absent directors. The board then unanimously adopted the meeting agenda and approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Excused absent directors (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority Board

The Downtown Development Authority Board will consider two actions: an amendment to the Rose Street Plaza memorandum of understanding and ratification of the City’s 2025 levy of the voted DDA millage. The board will also receive a financial report and approve minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting. All items are scheduled for discussion and vote at the July 21, 2025 meeting.

• Motion to approve an amendment to the Rose Street Plaza MOU
• Motion to ratify and authorize the City’s 2025 DDA millage levy
• Approval of minutes from the June 16, 2025 DDA Board meeting
• Adoption of the formal agenda for the July 21, 2025 meeting
• Presentation of the financial report

The board approved an amendment to the Rose Street Plaza MOU, changing the corporate name to IronWorks. It also ratified and authorized the City’s 2025 DDA millage levy, allowing the board chair to sign the required documents. Acceptance of the May 2025 financial report was postponed until the August 18 meeting. No public comments were received.

• Approved amendment to Rose Street Plaza MOU to reflect IronWorks (motion carried, no objections)
• Ratified and authorized the City’s 2025 DDA millage levy; board chair authorized to sign (motion carried, no objections)
• Postponed acceptance of May 2025 financial report until August 18 meeting

Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board

The Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board will adopt the formal agenda and approve the minutes from its June 16, 2025 meeting. It will receive a Transformational Brownfield Plan, a May 2025 financial report, and a July 2025 downtown report. The board will discuss a downtown restroom project before adjourning.

• Adoption of formal agenda
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2025 meeting
• Transformational Brownfield Plan presentation
• Financial Report – May 2025
• Discussion of downtown restroom facilities

The board adopted the meeting agenda and approved the June 16 minutes. It voted to enter into a TIF sharing agreement that lets the Brownfield Authority capture tax increment financing from the Spearflex and MAC projects, authorizing the chair to sign the agreement. The board postponed acceptance of the May 2025 financial report until the August 18 meeting and approved a draft letter to stakeholders about the new downtown Portland Loo.

• Adopted July 21 agenda (motion carried, no objections)
• Approved June 16 minutes (motion carried, no objections)
• Approved TIF sharing agreement for brownfield redevelopment (6‑0‑1)
• Postponed acceptance of May 2025 financial report to Aug. 18 meeting
• Authorized draft letter to downtown stakeholders on new Portland Loo (motion carried)

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission will adopt the formal agenda and hear public comments before voting on a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approvals of several contracts and change orders, notably a $946,580.78 change order with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the Whites Road Improvements project. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes approval and a city manager report.

• Approve contract supplemental and change order with Wightman & Associates, Inc. for Westnedge Avenue Improvements – $134,585
• Approve contract supplemental and change order with Carrier and Gable for traffic signals and equipment – $300,000
• Approve change order to Contract 23-5104 with MDOT for Whites Road Improvements, Oakland Drive to Westnedge Avenue – $946,580.78
• Approve Administrative Order on Consent with EPA for compliance at the Kalamazoo Water Reclamation Plant
• Approve minutes from Committee of the Whole and Business meetings held earlier in 2025

The City Commission excused two absent members and adopted the meeting agenda by unanimous consent. By a 5‑0 roll‑call vote, the commission approved a consent agenda that includes three contract approvals and a change order totaling $1.38 million, an EPA administrative order, and the minutes from prior meetings.

• Excused Commissioners Decker and Wilson (voice vote)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous consent)
• Approved $134,585 contract with Wightman & Associates, Inc. for Westnedge Avenue Improvements
• Approved $300,000 contract with Carrier and Gable for traffic signals and equipment
• Approved $946,580.78 change order with MDOT for Whites Road Improvements, Oakland Drive to Westnedge Avenue
• Approved Administrative Order on Consent with EPA for Water Reclamation Plant compliance
• Approved minutes from multiple Committee of the Whole and Business meetings
• Authorized City Manager to sign all consent‑agenda documents (5‑0)

Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board

The Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board will adopt its meeting agenda, approve the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting, and hear public and director comments. Additional items include new and unfinished business, committee reports, staff updates, and adjournment. No specific policy changes or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Adopt meeting agenda
• Approve minutes from June 26, 2025 meeting
• Public comments
• Director comments
• Executive Committee report

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will consider four applications for exterior alterations, including the installation of signs and the replacement of windows, at their July 15 meeting.

• 215 E Michigan - Sign installation
• 402 E Michigan - Freestanding sign installation
• 1552 Academy - Solar panel addition
• 422 Stuart - Window replacement
• Approval of June 17, 2025 minutes

The Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a window replacement at 422 Stuart, a sign at 215 E Michigan, a freestanding digital sign at 402 E Michigan, and solar panel additions at 1552 Academy. All motions were approved unanimously. The agenda was amended to move the 422 Stuart application to the first review, and the absence of Dan Kastner was approved.

• Approved absence of Dan Kastner (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda moving 422 Stuart to first application (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 422 Stuart window replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for sign at 215 E Michigan (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for freestanding sign at 402 E Michigan (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for solar panels at 1552 Academy (unanimous)

Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Organizing Committee

The Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Organizing Committee will convene to approve minutes from a previous meeting and receive updates on the RX Kids program. The meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the City Hall Community Room.

• Approval of March 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• RX Kids program update
• SPK Coordinator updates

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three variance applications. The first seeks to waive a required five‑foot landscaping green strip for a coffee shop at 4702 W. Main Street. The second and third request temporary outdoor food‑truck permits at 1261 and 1824 Portage Street from July 11 to December 15, 2025. The board will also review amendments to its Rules of Procedure and discuss interviews for an alternate board member vacancy.

• Variance request for 4702 W. Main St. (Seven Brews Coffee) to waive 5‑ft landscaping green strip
• Variance request for 1261 Portage St. (Tacos El Jefe food truck) for outdoor temporary sales July 11‑Dec 15 2025
• Variance request for 1824 Portage St. (Teresa's Kitchen food truck) for outdoor temporary sales July 11‑Dec 15 2025
• Proposed amendments to ZBA Rules of Procedure
• Discussion of interviews for an alternate board member vacancy

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review reports on city hall designation and preservation threats. The body will discuss financial support for Sexton's Lodge and review a document for community-wide engagement.

• Financial support for Sexton's Lodge
• City Hall Designation Effort report
• Review of Encouraging Community Wide Engagement document
• MI SHPO Preservation Plan Workshop Summary
• Section 106 Reviews - Quarter 2

The Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to disburse $15,000 from the O’Connor grant to KNAC after project completion. The commission also adopted the formal agenda and approved the meeting minutes as amended. The proposed $5,000 repair for Sexton’s Lodge was deferred for a future vote.

• Disburse $15,000 to KNAC (unanimous)
• Adopt formal agenda (motion approved)
• Approve minutes as amended (motion approved)
• Defer Sexton’s Lodge repair funding decision to next month

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two special use permit requests. The body will also review the City Planner's report and the site plan list.

• Public hearing for a rooming house special use permit at 1303 Lake Street
• Public hearing for a 150-foot monopole wireless communications tower at 1516 Rock Ledge Ct.

The commission considered a Special Use Permit for a rooming house at 1303 Lake Street. An amendment to require driveway improvements tied 4‑4 and failed. The original permit motion was then voted on and passed unanimously. No public comments were received before the hearing was closed.

• Amended motion to require driveway improvements failed (tie 4‑4)
• Original Special Use Permit for 1303 Lake Street approved unanimously
• Public hearing closed with no comments

City Commission

The City Commission meeting on July 7, 2025 will include a Committee of the Whole session. Commissioners will review the Arcadia Creek Festival Place Redevelopment Plan. They will also receive an update on land use and planning for 322 Stockbridge. No other agenda items involve decisions beyond standard communications and comments.

• Arcadia Creek Festival Place Redevelopment Plan – discussion
• 322 Stockbridge land use and planning update – discussion

The Kalamazoo City Commission met as a Committee of the Whole on July 7, 2025. Vice Mayor Hess moved, and Commissioner Decker seconded, to excuse Commissioner Don Cooney’s absence; the motion passed by voice vote. No public comments were offered and the meeting concluded after two project update presentations.

• Excused absence of Commissioner Don Cooney (voice vote)

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission meeting will consider a consent agenda approving several contracts and a robot transfer, then move to the regular agenda. Commissioners will vote on a $101,180,000 water supply system revenue bond ordinance. Additional items include contracts for utility improvements, engineering services, and a 10‑year software extension. The meeting also includes routine reports and public comments.

• Adopt ordinance authorizing Water Supply System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025B up to $101,180,000
• Approve contract with Peter’s Construction Company for utility improvements on Newton Court, Fellows Avenue, and John Street for $2,488,541.77
• Approve professional services agreement with Tetra Tech for Pump Station 5 & 14 Reconstruction Project for $3,724,152
• Approve contract with Eco Patcher Inc for spray patching services for $130,000
• Transfer of a Remotec F6 Explosives Ordinance Disposal robot from Grand Rapids Police to Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety

The commission adopted an ordinance authorizing up to $101,180,000 in water supply system revenue bonds. It also approved several contracts, including a $2,488,541.77 utility improvement contract and a $1,297,639 engineering agreement with Tetra Tech. Additional approvals covered a $130,000 spray‑patching contract, a $586,050 concrete supply contract, and the transfer of an explosives disposal robot. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved $101,180,000 water supply system revenue bonds (6-0)
• Approved $2,488,541.77 utility improvements contract with Peter’s Construction (6-0)
• Approved $1,297,639 Tetra Tech construction engineering agreement for Pump Station 5 & 14 (6-0)
• Approved $130,000 Eco Patcher spray‑patching contract (6-0)
• Approved $586,050 Consumers Concrete readymix contract (6-0)
• Approved transfer of Remotec F6 explosives disposal robot to Public Safety (6-0)
• Approved appointments of Public Safety Chief of Staff Ryan Tibbets and City Manager Jim Ritsema to County Consolidated Dispatch Authority (6-0)
• Approved resolution to negotiate Kalamazoo County Event Center Assessment District Authority (6-0)

Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board

The Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board will discuss the 2025 and 2026 budgets. The board is considering a budget amendment and a change to how TIF revenue is recorded.

• Motion to move $10,987 from the fund balance to the 2025 budget
• Motion to keep annual TIF revenue in the annual budget instead of the fund balance
• Discussion of 2025 and 2026 budgets
• Update on Transformational Brownfield Project

Economic Development Corporation Board

The Economic Development Corporation Board will vote on a recommendation to approve two Adult Use Class C Grower permits and one Adult Use Processor permit for Harbor Farmz North, LLC, contingent on correcting zoning deficiencies by July 31, 2025. The board will also appoint Director Schipper to the Executive Committee and Directors Peterson, Ward, and Warr to the Projects and Finance Committee. A staff report will note a $2,000 allocation toward an $8,000 shared Salesforce augmentation contract.

• Appointment of Director Schipper to the Executive Committee; Directors Peterson, Ward, and Warr to the Projects and Finance Committee
• Recommendation to approve a 2‑year adult‑use cannabis permit package for Harbor Farmz North, LLC, with a zoning‑deficiency correction deadline
• Allocation of $2,000 from the Professional and Contractual Services account toward a shared $8,000 Salesforce augmentation contract, cost shared among multiple funds

The board appointed Director Schipper to the Executive Committee and Directors Peterson, Ward, and Warr to the Projects & Finance Committee. It also approved a two‑year renewal of two adult‑use Class C grower permits and one adult‑use processor permit for Harbor Farmz North, LLC, contingent on correcting zoning deficiencies by July 31 2025, with a 90‑day probationary renewal if not corrected. Both actions were approved by unanimous voice vote.

• Appointed Director Schipper to Executive Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Directors Peterson, Ward, and Warr to Projects & Finance Committee (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved 2‑year renewal of 2 adult‑use Class C grower permits and 1 processor permit for Harbor Farmz North, contingent on zoning fixes (unanimous voice vote)
• Set fallback 90‑day probationary renewal if zoning deficiencies not corrected by July 31 2025 (unanimous voice vote)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board

The Board will vote on appointing Director Schipper to the Executive Committee and Directors Peterson, Ward, and Warr to the Projects and Finance Committee. The Board will consider a motion to reallocate up to $21,500 of unencumbered 2025 budget funds from the 243 budget to cover base pay and fringe benefits.

• Appointment of Director Schipper to the Executive Committee; Directors Peterson, Ward, and Warr to the Projects and Finance Committee
• Authorization to reallocate up to $21,500 of unencumbered 2025 funds from the 243 budget for base pay and fringe
• Approval of minutes from the BRA meeting on May 15, 2025
• Approval of minutes from the BRA special meeting on May 29, 2025
• Public comments period

The board unanimously excused four absent members, approved the meeting agenda, and approved the minutes from May 15 and May 29, 2025. It also unanimously appointed Director Schipper to the Executive Committee and Directors Peterson, Ward, and Warr to the Projects and Finance Committee. No other substantive actions were decided; a budget reallocation request was discussed but not voted on.

• Unanimously approved motion to excuse absent members (voice vote)
• Unanimously approved motion to adopt the agenda (voice vote)
• Unanimously approved motion to adopt the minutes from May 15 and May 29, 2025 (voice vote)
• Unanimously approved appointment of Director Schipper to the Executive Committee and Directors Peterson, Ward, and Warr to the Projects and Finance Committee (voice vote)

Natural Features Protection Review Board

The Natural Features Protection Review Board will consider a motion to approve the site plan for the 1900 Belford Street project. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, agenda adoption, minutes approval, public comments, board member comments, unfinished business, staff reports, communications, and adjournment.

• Approve the Natural Features Protection site plan for 1900 Belford Street (formerly 333 Alcott Street)

The board excused two absent directors, adopted the agenda, and approved the May 28th minutes, each by unanimous vote. It then approved the NFP site plan for 1900 Belford Street, conditioned on City Stormwater Engineer approval and removal of non‑native tree species, also unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Excused absent directors Fredrickson and Stemple (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 28th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved NFP site plan for 1900 Belford Street, conditioned on stormwater engineer approval and removal of non‑native species (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a special business meeting to review proposals for executive search services to find a new City Manager. The meeting also includes a closed session for attorney-client privileged communication.

• Proposals for executive search services for the City Manager search process
• Closed session for attorney-client privileged communication

The commission excused Commissioner Decker’s brief absence and entered a closed session. After public comments, the commission voted 7‑0 to accept Raftelis as the search firm for the City Manager position. The commission then returned to closed session and adjourned.

• Excused Commissioner Decker (voice vote)
• Moved to closed session for attorney‑client privileged discussion (7‑0)
• Accepted Raftelis as City Manager search firm (7‑0)
• Moved to closed session again for privileged discussion (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:43 p.m.

Environmental Concerns Committee

The Environmental Concerns Committee will receive reports from several advisory boards and councils. Members will discuss the desired number of seats on the committee. The committee will also discuss draft bylaws. Public comments will be taken.

• Report from Natural Features Protection Review Board
• Air and Water Quality Report
• Discussion of desired number of committee seats
• Discussion of draft bylaws
• Report from Kalamazoo River Watershed Council

The Environmental Concerns Committee approved the meeting agenda by unanimous voice vote. It also approved the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review three applications for property changes in the city. These include a new multi-use building and alterations to existing historic structures.

• 802 S Burdick: New construction of a multi-use building (PPZ25-0025)
• 714 W South: Addition of a deck at the rear of the property (PPZ25-0024)
• 224 (214) E Michigan: Installation of one door and replacement of two windows (PPZ25-0026)

The Historic District Commission approved certificates of appropriateness for three projects: a rear deck addition at 714 W South St, a new multi‑use building at 802 S Burdick, and a door and window alteration at 224 E Michigan. All approvals were unanimous. The commission also approved the meeting agenda, minutes, and recorded absences.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for deck addition at 714 W South St (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new multi‑use building at 802 S Burdick (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for door and window alteration at 224 E Michigan (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved absence of Katie Boertman (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority Board

The Downtown Development Authority Board will adopt its formal agenda and approve the minutes from its May 19, 2025 meeting. A financial report will be presented. The board will also consider discussion/action items, public comments, and director comments before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting
• Presentation of the financial report

The board adopted the June 16, 2025 agenda and approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes as amended. It then accepted the April 2025 financial report, which shows year‑to‑date revenue of $61,636 and expenses of $43,988. No public comments were received.

• Adopted June 16, 2025 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes as amended (motion carried, one abstention)
• Accepted April 2025 financial report (motion carried)

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes multiple software, service, and settlement approvals. It will also vote on several large drinking‑water contracts, including a $49.1 million agreement for a pump‑station consolidation. Additional items include a tax‑rate resolution for the Downtown Development Authority and a request for state bridge funding. All items are presented for approval at the June 16 meeting.

• Approve $49,120,398 contract with E&L Construction Group for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Contract No. 2, Pump Station No.5 & No.14 consolidation
• Approve $15,229,588.75 contract with SWT Excavating for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Contract No. 4, non‑copper service line replacements
• Approve $13,124,997.05 agreement with CD Arena LLC for Arcadia Creek Phase Zero project and a $3,195,522.50 Major Streets budget amendment
• Adopt resolution approving a 1.9638‑mill tax rate request from the Downtown Development Authority
• Approve purchase of DarkTrace software licensing for $158,517.77 through the MiDEAL cooperative purchasing program

The Kalamazoo City Commission approved several large water infrastructure contracts, a major streets budget amendment, and a Downtown Development Authority tax levy of 1.9638 mills. It also authorized the purchase of 510 Lawrence Street and appointed two members to the Civil Rights Board. All motions passed by roll‑call vote.

• Approved contract with E&L Construction Group for Pump Station 5 & 14 consolidation, $49,120,398 (7‑0)
• Approved contract with Peters Construction Co. for Pump Station 5 & 14 transmission mains, $9,887,702.45 (7‑0)
• Approved contract with USA Earthworks for Richland Township water main extension, $5,672,667.50 (7‑0)
• Approved agreement with CD Arena LLC for Arcadia Creek Phase Zero project, $13,124,997.05 and Major Streets budget amendment, $3,195,522.50 (6‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved purchase of 510 Lawrence Street for $64,240 (7‑0)
• Adopted resolution approving Downtown Development Authority tax levy of 1.9638 mills (7‑0)
• Approved multiple consent‑agenda items including software licenses and professional services (7‑0)
• Approved Mayor's appointments to the Civil Rights Board: Joshua DeBoer and Willow Sipling (7‑0)

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting. The primary focus is a work session featuring presentations from executive search firms regarding the City Manager search process.

• Executive Search Firm presentations for the City Manager search process

The commission moved to excuse Commissioner Decker’s absence, which passed by voice vote. By consensus the commission added the selection of an executive search firm to the agenda of a special meeting on June 23, placed it after the closed session, and set the discussion time for 7:00 p.m. to allow public participation. The firms were asked to send any follow‑up information as soon as possible.

• Excused Commissioner Decker’s absence (voice vote)
• Added selection of executive search firm to June 23 special meeting agenda
• Placed agenda item after the scheduled closed session
• Set consideration time for the item at 7:00 p.m. on June 23
• Requested firms to submit follow‑up responses promptly

Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board

The Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board will review a draft of the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan. The board will also discuss 2025 holiday lighting and review the April 2025 financial report.

• DDA/DEGA Strategic Plan 2025-2027 DRAFT
• 2025 Holiday Lighting
• Financial Report - April 2025

The board adopted the June 16 agenda and approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes. Directors accepted the April 2024 financial report. The board approved a $25,000 allocation from the Events and Marketing Committee budget to fund downtown holiday lighting, with a reduced scope that will install lights along South Street and Michigan Avenue but omit replacement lighting on the Kalamazoo Mall. No public comments were received.

• Adopted June 16 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved May 19, 2025 board minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted April 2024 financial report (motion carried)
• Approved $25,000 holiday lighting allocation (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider four variance requests, including relief for stormwater BMPs at 433 Reed Avenue, a dimensional variance for a 7.5-foot setback reduction at 2139 Ridge Road, a temporary food truck permit at 4423 W. KL Avenue, and a new telecommunications tower at 1516 Rockledge Court.

• Public hearing for stormwater BMPs at 433 Reed Avenue
• Dimensional variance request at 2139 Ridge Road
• Temporary food truck permit at 4423 W. KL Avenue
• New 150-foot monopole cell tower at 1516 Rockledge Court

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review financial reports and the City Hall designation effort. The body will discuss expenditures for Historic Preservation Awards of Merit and ways to encourage community-wide engagement.

• Historic Preservation Awards of Merit Expenditures
• City Hall Designation Effort
• Cemetery Cleaning Report
• O'Connor Fund Report

The Historic Preservation Commission adopted its formal agenda and approved the meeting minutes as amended. It unanimously approved a recurring budget not to exceed $350 for the Historic Preservation Awards of Merit, to be drawn from the O’Connor account. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopt formal agenda (approved)
• Approve meeting minutes as amended (approved)
• Approve recurring budget up to $350 for Historic Preservation Awards of Merit (unanimous)

Civil Rights Board

The Civil Rights Board will discuss several agenda items, including subcommittee commitments, updates to ordinance edits, the nomination process, and the nomination of new board members Joshua and Willow. The board will also review the schedule for monthly meetings. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Nomination of new board members – Joshua and Willow
• Updates on ordinance edits
• Discussion of nomination process
• Subcommittee commitment and discussion
• Discussion of monthly meetings

The Civil Rights Board approved the nomination of Willow Sipling and Joshua DeBoer, each for a three‑year term, with unanimous votes. The board also adopted the agenda and approved the prior meeting minutes unanimously. It decided to keep the bimonthly meeting schedule until the board is fully staffed. The next meeting is set for August 6, 2025.

• Adopted agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved April 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved nomination of Willow Sipling for three-year term (unanimous)
• Approved nomination of Joshua DeBoer for three-year term (unanimous)
• Retained bimonthly meeting schedule pending full board membership (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 6, 2025

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a work session to discuss a downtown parking update. The body will also review a project overview for the Transformational Brownfield Plan.

• Downtown Parking Update
• Transformational Brownfield Plan project overview

The commission moved to excuse the absence of Commissioner Qianna Decker. The motion, seconded by Vice Mayor Jeanne Hess, passed by voice vote. The remainder of the meeting consisted of public comments and presentations on parking updates and a transformational brownfield project. No other actions were decided.

• Excused Commissioner Decker’s absence (voice vote)

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning ordinances affecting properties on Roskam and Millard Courts, 736 East Crosstown Parkway, South Burdick Street, and West Vine Street. The commission will also consider a consent agenda that includes extensions and new contracts for street repair, asphalt materials, natural gas service, water main replacement, and a Portland Loo purchase. A sole source purchase of a Portland Loo restroom for $196,955 will be voted on, and a postponed purchase of 510 Lawrence Street for $64,240 will be deferred to the next meeting. Additionally, the commission will discuss proposals from executive search firms for the City Manager position.

• Public hearing to rezone Roskam and Millard Courts and 736 East Crosstown Parkway from M-1 to LW-1 & M-2
• Public hearing to rezone 802, 814, 822, 824 South Burdick St and 107, 115 West Vine St from LW-1 to D3
• Approve contract extension with K & B Asphalt for crack seal of city streets – $129,682.50
• Approve contract with UNIQUE Paving Materials Corp. for asphalt patching materials – $278,960
• Approve sole source purchase with Madden Fabrication for a Portland Loo restroom – $196,955

The commission adopted two rezoning ordinances, changing land‑use designations for properties on Roskam and Millard Courts, 736 East Crosstown Parkway, and for South Burdick Street and West Vine Street. It also approved a consent agenda that includes four contracts for street crack seal, asphalt patching, natural‑gas service, and water‑main replacement, plus a sole‑source purchase of a Portland Loo restroom. Additionally, the commission selected three executive search firms to interview for the City Manager position. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Adopt Ordinance 2100 rezoning Roskam, Millard Courts, 736 E Crosstown Parkway (6-0)
• Adopt Ordinance 2101 rezoning South Burdick St & West Vine St (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approve K & B Asphalt contract extension for crack seal, $129,682.50 (6-0)
• Approve UNIQUE Paving Materials contract for asphalt patching, $278,960 (6-0)
• Approve Constellation New Energy gas contract extension, $825,000 (6-0)
• Approve Hoffman Bros. water main replacement contract, $827,800.50 (6-0)
• Approve sole source purchase of Portland Loo restroom, $196,955 (6-0)
• Select executive search firms SGR, Raftelis, CPS HR Consulting for City Manager search (6-0)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board meeting on May 29, 2025 will open with a call to order and roll call. The agenda includes a board governance presentation by Attorney Wood and a brownfield policy presentation. No formal actions, votes, or contracts are listed on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Call to order/roll call
• Adoption of formal agenda
• Public comments
• Board governance presentation (Attorney Wood)
• Brownfield policy presentation

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority board approved a motion to excuse the absent member, approved the meeting agenda, and approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. All three motions passed by unanimous voice vote. No other formal actions or decisions were taken during the retreat.

• Excused absent member (motion by Director Novotny, seconded by Director Bair) – approved unanimously by voice vote
• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Director Ferraro, seconded by Director Novotny) – approved unanimously by voice vote
• Approved minutes from April 17, 2025 (motion by Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Director Bair) – approved unanimously by voice vote

Natural Features Protection Review Board

The Natural Features Protection Review Board will conduct its routine procedures, including call to order, agenda adoption, and approval of minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. The board will then discuss three new projects: the Kalamazoo Country Club Legacy Golf Course Project at 1609 Whites Road, City of Kalamazoo Water Station #5 Improvements at 2045 E Michigan Avenue, and the NFP Site Plan for the Verburg Park Improvement Project at 669 Gull Road. An unfinished‑business work session for the board is also scheduled.

• Legacy Golf Course Project – 1609 Whites Road
• Water Station #5 Improvements – 2045 E Michigan Avenue
• Verburg Park Improvement Site Plan – 669 Gull Road
• NFP Board work session (unfinished business)

The Natural Features Protection Review Board excused two absent directors, adopted its agenda, and approved the April 22 minutes, all unanimously. It then approved the site‑plan applications for the Legacy Golf Course at 1609 Whites Road, the Water Station #5 improvements at 2045 E Michigan Avenue, and the Verburg Park Improvement Project at 669 Gull Road, each with specific conditions. All three project approvals passed unanimously.

• Excused absent directors Rowe and Bassett (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 22 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved NFP site plan for Legacy Golf Course, 1609 Whites Road, conditional on slope restoration and planting plan (unanimous)
• Approved NFP site plan for Water Station #5 improvements, 2045 E Michigan Avenue, conditional on full tree replacement list and fencing clarification (unanimous)
• Approved NFP site plan for Verburg Park Improvement, 669 Gull Road, conditional on full site‑plan review committee approval and required permits (unanimous)

Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board

The Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board will adopt its agenda and approve minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. Public and director comments will be heard. The board will receive a financial report and budget explanation from Chelsie Downs-Hubbarth. A step-aside policy will be discussed with Attorney Wood.

• Motion to approve the agenda
• Motion to approve minutes from April 17, 2025 meeting
• Financial Report and Budget Explanation from Chelsie Downs-Hubbarth
• Step-Aside Policy Discussion with Attorney Wood

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review reports and address action items. The body is scheduled to discuss the Historic Preservation Awards of Merit and a budget amendment.

• Historic Preservation Awards of Merit
• Budget Amendment
• 106 Reviews Quarter 1 report
• O'Connor Fund Report

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the Institute of Public Scholarship award of merit. It also adopted a budget amendment adding $1,240 to operating supplies to bring the annual budget to $25,000, passing by a unanimous vote. Other agenda items were discussed but no further decisions were recorded.

• Approved Institute of Public Scholarship award of merit (motion passed)
• Adopted budget amendment adding $1,240 to operating supplies to reach $25,000 (unanimous vote)

Environmental Concerns Committee

The committee will receive reports from various environmental and planning boards. The primary new business item is a discussion regarding the adoption of updated bylaws.

• Discussion on adoption of updated bylaws
• Reports from Natural Features Protection Review Board and Air and Water Quality
• Reports from Tree Committee and Odor Task Force
• Reports from Waste Working Group and Native Species & Urban Landscape
• Reports from Asylum Lake Policy & Management Council and Kalamazoo River Watershed Council

The Environmental Concerns Committee approved the meeting agenda by unanimous voice vote. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote. No other motions were recorded before the meeting adjourned at 5:49 p.m.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will review three applications for work on properties in local historic districts. The body will consider requests for alterations and one demolition.

• 1535 Grand: Request to replace stucco on dormers with cement board
• 436 Stuart: Request to demolish a carriage barn
• 1009 Oak: Request to install new windows in place of removed windows

The Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove stucco and re‑roof the home at 1535 Grand Street. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish the carriage barn at 436 Stuart Street. Additionally, the commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness to replace windows at 1009 Oak Street. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for stucco removal and re‑roofing at 1535 Grand (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness to demolish carriage barn at 436 Stuart (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 1009 Oak (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will consider moving into a closed session to discuss an attorney‑client privileged communication. This is the only item on the agenda that requires a vote. All other agenda points are routine procedural matters.

• Closed session to discuss an attorney-client privileged communication (motion to go into closed session)

Commissioners excused Commissioner Decker's absence with a voice vote. The commission then voted 7-0 to go into closed session to discuss an attorney‑client privileged matter. No other substantive actions were taken before adjournment.

• Excused Commissioner Decker's absence (voice vote passed)
• Entered closed session to discuss attorney‑client privileged communication (7-0 roll call vote)

Downtown Development Authority Board

The board will adopt the formal agenda, approve the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting, and hear the March 2025 financial report. No specific rezoning, contract, or ordinance items are listed on the agenda. The meeting also includes time for public and director comments before adjournment.

• Adopt formal agenda
• Approve April 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review March 2025 financial report

The board voted to adopt the May 19, 2025 agenda as presented. It approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. The board also accepted the March 2025 financial report showing $59,210 in revenue and $37,360 in expenses. No objections were recorded for any motion.

• Adopted May 19, 2025 agenda (motion carried, no objections)
• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried, no objections)
• Accepted March 2025 financial report (motion carried, no objections)

Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board

The Board of Directors will review financial reports and receive updates on downtown initiatives. The meeting includes presentations on Beats on Bates 2025 and the Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 placemaking plan.

• Approval of April 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• March 2025 Financial Report
• Beats on Bates 2025 presentation
• Downtown Placemaking and Imagine Kalamazoo 2035 presentation

The board excused directors who had pre‑notified absences and adopted the May 19 agenda. It approved the April 21 meeting minutes and accepted the March 2025 financial report. All motions carried without objection.

• Excused absent directors (motion carried)
• Adopted May 19 agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April 21 minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted March 2025 financial report (motion carried)

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to vote on several high-value infrastructure and technology contracts. The body will also consider the first reading of two rezoning ordinances and the issuance of capital improvement bonds.

• Issuance of 2025 Capital Improvement Bonds not to exceed $10,300,000
• Contract with Tyler Technologies for an Enterprise Resource Planning System up to $2,916,686
• Contract with Michigan Pipe & Valve Inc for manhole castings for $1,655,541.16
• Contract with Rieth-Riley for asphalt paving materials for $1,494,500
• Rezoning of properties on Roskam Court, Millard Court, and 736 East Crosstown Parkway

The commission adopted a supplemental notice of intent to issue up to $10,300,000 in capital‑improvement bonds. It also approved several contracts—including asphalt paving, manhole castings, roof repairs, a park restroom rebuild, a water‑treatment plant design, and an ERP system purchase—and adopted a water‑system improvement project plan. First‑reading rezoning ordinances for multiple streets were also approved.

• Adopted supplemental notice of intent for issuance of 2025 Capital Improvement Bonds up to $10,300,000 (7‑0)
• Approved contract with Great Lakes Systems Inc. to replace roof sections at 415 E Stockbridge Administration building for $143,530 (7‑0)
• Approved contract with Hall Builders LLC for reconstruction of Milham Park restroom building for $191,000 (7‑0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for Water Treatment Plant No. 25 design for $397,000 (7‑0)
• Approved contract with Rieth‑Riley for asphalt paving materials for $1,494,500 (7‑0)
• Approved three‑year contract with Michigan Pipe & Valve Inc. for manhole castings for $1,655,541.16 (7‑0)
• Approved purchase of ERP software from Tyler Technologies (7‑0)
• Adopted resolution designating James J. Baker, P.E. as authorized project representative for water system improvements (7‑0)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board will hold a public hearing on the Act 381 Brownfield Plan for the redevelopment project at 234 and 238 East Michigan Avenue. After the hearing, the board will consider four resolutions: (1) approve implementation of the Act 381 plan and recommend the City Commission adopt it; (2) approve a Development and Reimbursement Agreement for the same site; (3) approve an Interlocal Agreement with the Downtown Economic Growth Authority; and (4) approve a reimbursement request of $22,690 from Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services. Staff will also present Q1 budget reports for Funds 242 and 243.

• Public hearing for Act 381 Brownfield Plan at 234 & 238 E Michigan Ave
• Resolution to adopt implementation of the Act 381 plan and recommend City Commission adoption
• Resolution approving Development and Reimbursement Agreement for 234 & 238 E Michigan Ave
• Resolution approving Interlocal Agreement with Downtown Economic Growth Authority for the project
• Resolution approving $22,690 reimbursement request from Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services

The board adopted a resolution to implement the Act 381 Brownfield Plan for the redevelopment project at 234 and 238 East Michigan Avenue and recommended the City Commission adopt the plan. It also approved the Development and Reimbursement Agreement and an Interlocal Agreement with the Downtown Economic Growth Authority, both subject to non‑substantive changes and City Commission approval. Additionally, the board approved a $22,690 reimbursement request from Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services, bringing total reimbursements to just over $250,000. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted resolution to implement Act 381 Brownfield Plan for 234‑238 E Michigan Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Development and Reimbursement Agreement for 234‑238 E Michigan Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Downtown Economic Growth Authority for 234‑238 E Michigan Ave (unanimous)
• Approved Reimbursement Request #4 from Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services for $22,690 (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation Board

The Economic Development Corporation Board will vote on recommendations to the City Clerk for three adult‑use cannabis permits: a 2‑year retailer permit for Thrive Enterprises LLC dba Cookies Kalamazoo, a 1‑year processor permit for 3300 Miller Road, LLC, and a 1‑year retailer permit for Refine Michigan Co. Each of the 1‑year permits is conditional on correcting fire and building code deficiencies by May 31 2025, with a 90‑day probationary renewal if not fixed. The board will also review the 2025 Q1 budget reports for accounts 728 and 743.

• Approve 2‑year Adult Use Retailer Permit for Thrive Enterprises LLC dba Cookies Kalamazoo
• Approve 1‑year Adult Use Processor Permit for 3300 Miller Road, LLC, contingent on fire and building code corrections by May 31 2025 (or 90‑day probationary renewal)
• Approve 1‑year Adult Use Retailer Permit for Refine Michigan Co., contingent on fire and building code corrections by May 31 2025 (or 90‑day probationary renewal)
• Review 2025 Q1 Budget Reports for Account 728 & 743

The Economic Development Corporation Board approved a two‑year renewal of the adult‑use retailer permit for Thrive Enterprises LLC dba Cookies Kalamazoo. It also approved one‑year renewals for the adult‑use processor permit at 3300 Miller Road, LLC and the adult‑use retailer permit for Refine Michigan Co., each contingent on correcting fire and building code deficiencies by May 31 2025. All three motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 2-year Adult Use Retailer Permit for Thrive Enterprises (Cookies Kalamazoo) – unanimous
• Approved 1-year Adult Use Processor Permit for 3300 Miller Road, LLC, contingent on code fixes by May 31, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved 1-year Adult Use Retailer Permit for Refine Michigan Co., contingent on code fixes by May 31, 2025 – unanimous

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission will meet on May 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the City Commission Chambers at 241 West South Street. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, communications, public comments, and commissioner comments. The primary substantive item is a response to a request to amend City Code Chapters 18 (Nondiscrimination) and 18A (Fair Housing).

• Response to request to amend City Code Chapters 18 (Nondiscrimination) and 18A (Fair Housing)

The Kalamazoo City Commission met as a Committee of the Whole on May 12, 2025. Commissioners Praedel and Cooney moved, and seconded, a motion to excuse Commissioner Decker's absence; the motion passed by voice vote. No other decisions or approvals were recorded.

• Excused Commissioner Decker's absence (voice vote)

City Commission

The City Commission is deciding on several infrastructure contracts, property acquisitions, and board appointments. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding the impoundment of vehicles.

• Purchase of 1156 and 1204 South Burdick Street for $335,000
• Ordinance to add Section 21-28 'Impoundment of Vehicles' to the City Code
• Water main design contract with Jones & Henry Engineers for $669,000
• Riverview Drive water main loop contract with Reith-Riley Construction for $506,732.71
• Physical access control system upgrades with Michigan Security & Lock for $266,822

The commission unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included several contracts, grants, and appointments. It also approved the purchase of 1156 and 1204 South Burdick Street for $335,000 to support a water‑treatment consolidation plan. Additionally, the commission adopted Ordinance 2099 adding a vehicle‑impoundment section to the city code. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved Treeworks Inc. tree‑maintenance contract $147,674.89 (7‑0)
• Approved Michigan Security & Lock access‑control upgrade $266,822 (7‑0)
• Approved Riverview Drive water main loop contract $506,732.71 (7‑0)
• Approved Jones & Henry Engineers water‑main design $669,000 (7‑0)
• Accepted Consumers Energy $40,000 Brush the Block Mural Festival sponsorship (7‑0)
• Accepted Michigan Shared Streets grant $200,000 for Kilgore Road sidewalk project (7‑0)
• Approved purchase of 1156 & 1204 S. Burdick Street for $335,000 (7‑0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2099 adding Section 21‑28 “Impoundment of Vehicles” (7‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests. These include a request for stormwater management installation and two requests regarding land use for rentals and sales.

• ZBA #25-05-05: Variance for stormwater BMPs at 433 Reed Avenue
• ZBA #25-05-06: Variance for a temporary food trailer at 121 E. Paterson Street
• ZBA #25-05-07: Use variance for short-term rentals at 132 Reed Avenue

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a rezoning request submitted by Bogan Developments. The request seeks to change the zoning of 802, 814, 822, and 824 South Burdick Street and 107 and 115 West Vine Street from Live‑Work 1 (LW1) to Downtown 3 (D3). The commission will also receive the City Planner’s report, a site‑plan list, and address routine agenda items such as approvals of minutes and communications.

• Public hearing on rezoning request from Bogan Developments for 802, 814, 822 & 824 S Burdick St and 107 & 115 W Vine St
• Approval of minutes from the Planning Commission meeting on April 9, 2025
• City Planner's report
• Site plan list
• Communications and announcements

The commission voted to recommend that the City Commission approve rezoning of 802, 814, 822, and 824 S. Burdick Street and 107 and 115 W. Vine Street from Live‑Work 1 to Downtown 3. The motion passed with seven commissioners voting yes and two abstaining. No other actions were taken.

• Recommended rezoning of six parcels to Downtown 3 (7 yes, 2 abstain)

Civil Rights Board

The Kalamazoo Civil Rights Board meeting will focus on several discussion items. Topics include an update on the ordinance review revision, next steps for the Education Subcommittee, a board application update, the nomination of Eursla Moore-Doyle, and the meeting schedule. No formal actions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Update on Ordinance Review Revision
• Education Subcommittee Next Steps Discussion
• Board Application Update
• Nomination of Eursla Moore-Doyle
• Meeting Schedule Discussion

The Civil Rights Board unanimously approved its agenda and the minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting. The board then unanimously voted to recommend Eursla Moore‑Doyle to the City Commission for appointment. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion to dismiss the board.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved February 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Recommended Eursla Moore‑Doyle to City Commission for appointment (unanimous vote)
• Dismissed board (unanimous vote)

Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors

The Foundation for Excellence Board will approve nominations and reappointments of directors. It will elect officers and appoint committees for one‑year terms ending at the April 2026 meeting. The board will also approve the estimated 2026 grant distribution to the City of Kalamazoo. Several reports, including the annual financial report, audit, housing fund updates, and KPIs, are presented for information only.

• Approve nominations and (re)appointments of directors to the Foundation for Excellence Board
• Elect officers for one‑year terms ending at the April 2026 annual board meeting
• Approve committee appointments for one‑year terms ending at the April 2026 annual board meeting
• Approve the estimated 2026 grant distribution to the City of Kalamazoo
• (No Action) Receive annual financial report information and annual audit

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kalamazoo Historic Preservation Commission will adopt its agenda, approve minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting, receive several reports, and discuss two action items: nominations for the Historic Preservation Awards of Merit and a budget amendment. The commission will also hear a coordinator’s report and public comments.

• Adopt formal agenda
• Approve minutes from the 12 March 2025 meeting
• Consider nominations for Historic Preservation Awards of Merit
• Discuss and vote on a budget amendment
• Receive financial and engagement reports

Natural Features Protection Review Board

The Natural Features Protection Review Board will consider a motion to approve its recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The recommendation seeks relief from Wetlands and Water Resources Standards to allow new stormwater best management practices at 433 Reed Court for the City of Kalamazoo Stormwater Project. The meeting also includes routine items such as agenda adoption, minutes approval, public comments, and a work session on unfinished business.

• Motion to approve recommendation to Zoning Board of Appeals for relief from Wetlands and Water Resources Standards for new stormwater BMPs at 433 Reed Court
• Motion to adopt the agenda
• Motion to approve minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting
• Public comments period
• NFP Board work session (unfinished business)

The Natural Features Protection Review Board excused two absent directors and adopted the agenda, both unanimously. It approved the March 25 meeting minutes without dissent. The board also approved a recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals to grant relief from wetlands and water resources standards for new stormwater BMPs at 433 Reed Court, again unanimously.

• Excused absent directors Hollander and Bassett (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to Zoning Board of Appeals for relief on stormwater BMPs at 433 Reed Court (unanimous)

Downtown Development Authority Board

The Downtown Development Authority Board will meet to approve minutes from March 17, 2025, and accept the February 2025 financial report. The agenda contains no specific discussion or action items.

• Approval of March 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Acceptance of February 2025 financial report

Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board

The Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board is meeting to review financial reports and approve minutes. The primary action item is the approval of a three-year contract for the Downtown Ambassador Program.

• Three-year contract for Downtown Ambassador Program to Block by Block at an annual cost of $426,000

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting on April 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the City Commission Chambers, 241 West South Street. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, communications, public comments, and commissioner comments, as well as a work‑session to report on the City Commission retreat. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• City Commission Retreat Report Out (work session)

The commission voted to excuse Commissioner Stephanie Hoffman, who was absent, using a voice vote. No other motions or ordinances were decided. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Excused Commissioner Stephanie Hoffman (voice vote passed)

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission will consider a consent agenda with over a million dollars in contracts for software, road salt, and waste management, along with a public hearing on a housing plan and a resolution to designate the city as a Bee City.

• Approval of a $117,905.70 contract renewal with OpenGov, Inc.
• Approval of a $860,623.60 contract for Westnedge Avenue paving
• Adoption of a $196,829,913 FY2026 Clean Water State Revolving Fund Project Plan
• Public hearing on the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Action Plan
• Resolution to designate Kalamazoo as a Bee City

The commission approved the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and Action Plan with a 5‑0 vote and one abstention. It adopted a $196,829,913 FY 2026 Clean Water State Revolving Fund project plan for wastewater improvements by a 6‑0 vote. The consent agenda items, including multiple contracts and resolutions, were approved. The first reading of a vehicle‑impoundment ordinance amendment also passed unanimously.

• Approved the 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Action Plan (5‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda contracts (OpenGov software $117,905.70, road salt $181,450, trash services $453,000, paving $860,623.60, etc.) (motion passed)
• Adopted resolution designating Kalamazoo as a Bee City (approved)
• Adopted $196,829,913 FY 2026 Clean Water SRF Project Plan for wastewater improvements (6‑0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to add vehicle impoundment provisions (6‑0)
• Approved appointments of Logan Rowe and Matt Stemple to the Natural Features Protection Review Board (approved)
• Approved fireworks display permits for Kalamazoo Country Club and Kalamazoo Growlers (approved)
• Approved $619,000 Memorandum of Understanding for summer youth employment and training program (approved)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board will consider a resolution to approve the transfer of 433 Reed Avenue to the City of Kalamazoo and authorize the Chair to execute the necessary documents. The meeting also includes the approval of prior minutes and a closed session to discuss a written legal opinion.

• Approval of transfer of 433 Reed Avenue to City of Kalamazoo
• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2025
• Closed session for written legal opinion
• Renewal of Brownfield Consultant Contract with Fishbeck

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board adopted a resolution transferring 433 Reed Avenue to the City of Kalamazoo for flood‑plain and storm‑water improvements, authorizing the Chair to execute the necessary documents. The motion passed unanimously. The board also voted unanimously to enter a closed session under MCL 15.268(1)(h) to consider a legal opinion, and later unanimously voted to end the closed session. Earlier procedural motions to excuse absent members, approve the agenda, and approve prior minutes also passed unanimously.

• Approved transfer of 433 Reed Avenue to City of Kalamazoo (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to execute transfer documents (unanimous)
• Entered closed session under MCL 15.268(1)(h) (unanimous)
• Ended closed session (unanimous)
• Excused absent members (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Corporation Board

The Economic Development Corporation Board will recommend appointing three new members and reappointing three current members to the EDC/BRA Board. The board will also consider approving a proposal from the Restorative Economics Group to develop performance metrics for the Economic Development Strategy.

• Recommendation to appoint 3 new EDC/BRA Board members
• Recommendation to reappoint 3 current EDC/BRA Board members
• Approval of proposal from Restorative Economics Group for performance metrics

The board voted to recommend that the City Commission appoint three new Economic Development Corporation members and reappoint three current members for a second term. The recommendation was approved by a unanimous voice vote. The board also approved a proposal for Restorative Economics Group to develop leading metrics for the Economic Development Strategy performance targets, also by unanimous vote.

• Recommended appointment of three new board members and reappointment of three current members for a second term (unanimous)
• Approved proposal for Restorative Economics Group to develop leading metrics for Economic Development Strategy performance targets (unanimous)

Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board

The Board of Directors will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and address new business. Discussions will include concerns regarding the neighborhood plan and website, as well as a 'Step Aside' discussion.

• Approval of February 20, 2025, and March 20, 2025, meeting minutes
• Discussion of Neighborhood Plan/Website concerns
• Step Aside discussion

The board adopted its agenda and approved the March 2025 minutes. It voted unanimously to send a formal letter to the City Commission requesting that the online Northside Neighborhood Plan be replaced with the officially adopted 2018 version. The board also approved inviting the city attorney to the May meeting to discuss a step‑aside sharing policy and rescheduled the next meeting to May 22, 2025.

• Adopt agenda – motion carried unanimously
• Approve March 2025 minutes – motion carried unanimously
• Approve letter to City Commission to replace 2009 plan with 2018 version – motion carried unanimously
• Invite city attorney to May board meeting for step‑aside policy discussion – motion carried unanimously
• Reschedule next board meeting to May 22, 2025 – consensus unanimous
• Adjourn meeting – motion carried unanimously

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission approved several routine items, including the absence of a commissioner, an agenda amendment, and the March 18, 2024 minutes. It approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new detached garage at 430 Elm. The commission also approved a Notice to Proceed for Bogan Developments' 80‑unit workforce housing project on the South Street‑Vine block. The application for window replacement at 807 W Vine was withdrawn and removed from the agenda.

• Approved absence of Eric Stucky (motion by Dana Underwood, second by Katie Boertman) – all commissioners approve
• Approved amendment to agenda removing 807 W Vine – all commissioners approve
• Approved minutes of March 18, 2024 – all commissioners approve
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new detached garage at 430 Elm – all commissioners approve
• Approved Notice to Proceed for 80‑unit workforce housing project on South St‑Vine block – all commissioners approve
• Application for 807 W Vine window replacement withdrawn; no action taken

City Commission

The City Election Commission will consider several actions, including appointing election inspectors for Precinct 10 and the Parchment Schools special election. It will adopt a resolution to create an absent voter counting board for the May 6, 2025 election and another resolution to consolidate precincts for the municipal election on November 4, 2025. The commission will also approve its 2025 regular meeting schedule and conduct a public accuracy test for the May 6 election.

• Appointment of election inspectors for Precinct 10 and the Parchment Schools special election (May 6, 2025)
• Adoption of a resolution to create an absent voter counting board for the May 6, 2025 election
• Adoption of a resolution consolidating precincts for the municipal election on November 4, 2025
• Approval of the Election Commission's 2025 regular meeting schedule
• Public accuracy test for the election to be held on May 6, 2025

The Kalamazoo City Election Commission approved the roster of election inspectors and the absent voter counting board for the May 6, 2025 special election. It also adopted resolutions to create the absent voter counting board and to consolidate precincts for the November 4, 2025 municipal election. The commission approved its 2025 regular meeting schedule and certified a public accuracy test of the voting tabulator.

• Approved roster of election inspectors for May 6, 2025 election (voice vote 2-0)
• Adopted resolution creating absent voter counting board for May 6, 2025 election (voice vote 2-0)
• Adopted resolution consolidating precincts for November 4, 2025 municipal election (voice vote 2-0)
• Approved 2025 Election Commission regular meeting schedule (voice vote 2-0)
• Certified public accuracy test of tabulator for Precinct 10 and absent voter counting board

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request to change the zoning of properties on Roskam Ct., Millard Ct., and 736 E Crosstown Pkwy. The body will also elect its Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary officers.

• Public hearing for zoning change of Roskam Ct., Millard Ct., and 736 E Crosstown Pkwy from Manufacturing, Limited (M-1) to Live-Work 1 (LW-1) and Manufacturing, General (M-2)
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary officers
• Delegation of Site Plan Review to the Site Plan Review Committee
• Annual Retreat & Training on Development Process & Site Plan Policy Update

The commission voted unanimously to change the zoning of all properties on Roskam Ct., Millard Ct. and 736 E. Crosstown Pkwy from Manufacturing, Limited (M‑1) to Live‑Work 1 (LW‑1) and Manufacturing, General (M‑2). Commissioners also elected a Chair (Pittelko), Vice Chair (Swan) and Secretary (Curtiss) by unanimous voice vote. The commission delegated site‑plan review authority to the Site Plan Review Committee, also unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of Roskam Ct., Millard Ct. & 736 E. Crosstown Pkwy (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Pittelko as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Swan as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Commissioner Curtiss as Secretary (unanimous)
• Delegated site‑plan review to Site Plan Review Committee (unanimous)
• Adopted formal agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved March 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to receive a County/City Sustainability Update and a first‑year end report from the Social Equity Cannabis Chamber. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, communications, public comments, commissioner comments, and adjournment. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• County/City Sustainability Update
• Social Equity Cannabis Chamber First Year‑End Report
• Public Comments
• Commissioner Comments
• Work Session

The Kalamazoo City Commission met as a Committee of the Whole on April 7, 2025. Vice Mayor Hess moved, and Commissioner Hoffman seconded, to excuse Commissioner Decker; the motion passed by voice vote. The meeting included presentations on sustainability initiatives and the Social Equity Cannabis Chamber, and then adjourned at 6:12 p.m.

• Excused Commissioner Decker (voice vote)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m.

City Commission

At its April 7 meeting, the Kalamazoo City Commission will consider a consent agenda that includes several contract approvals and resolutions, and a regular agenda item to extend a $1.2 million fuel supply contract with J & H Oil Inc. The commission will also adopt resolutions related to smart water meter installation, bridge maintenance, and a public hearing on the HUD Consolidated Plan. Additional items include reappointments to the Community Development Act Advisory Committee and approval of a timber harvest revenue contract.

• Extension of J & H Oil Inc. contract for gasoline, diesel, and biodiesel fuel, $1,200,000 (Regular Agenda item 1)
• Approval of contract with Enterprise Fleet Management for two public‑safety vehicles, $107,167.55 (Consent Agenda item 1)
• Approval of contract with Gull Lake Sewer & Water Authority to install smart water meters, $350,000 (Consent Agenda item 3)
• Resolution setting a public hearing on April 21 to adopt the draft 2025‑2029 Consolidated Plan required by HUD (Consent Agenda item 9)
• Approval of revenue contract with Northwest Hardwood, Inc. for a second timber harvest near 37th Street and Greer Avenue, $127,332 (Consent Agenda item 10)

The City Commission approved a series of consent‑agenda contracts, including a $943,652 agreement with Ferguson Waterworks for 2025 miscellaneous water inventory, a $915,966.42 bulk‑trash removal extension with Republic Services, and a $107,167.55 two‑vehicle lease for Public Safety. They also adopted resolutions to petition the County Drain Commission, to fund a bridge maintenance contract with MDOT, and to set a public hearing on the HUD Consolidated Plan. Additionally, the Commission approved a $1,200,000 contract extension with J & H Oil for gasoline, diesel and biodiesel fuel and reappointed members to the Community Development Act Advisory Committee.

• Approved $943,652 water inventory contract with Ferguson Waterworks (6-0)
• Approved $915,966.42 bulk‑trash removal extension with Republic Services (6-0)
• Approved $107,167.55 two‑vehicle lease for Public Safety (6-0)
• Approved $1,200,000 fuel contract extension with J & H Oil (6-0)
• Adopted resolution to petition County Drain Commission for State Ditch Drain maintenance (passed)
• Adopted resolution approving $350,450 MDOT bridge maintenance contract (city contribution $17,523) (passed)
• Adopted resolution setting April 21 public hearing on HUD Consolidated Plan (passed; one abstention)
• Reappointed Nathan Browning and Stephanie Vallar to Community Development Act Advisory Committee (approved)

Civil Rights Board

The Civil Rights Board will meet on April 2, 2025. The agenda includes discussion of an ordinance review revision, next steps for the Education Subcommittee, an update on board applications, and meeting schedule considerations. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Ordinance review revision update
• Education Subcommittee next steps discussion
• Board application update
• Meeting schedule discussion

Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors

The Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes, review policy, and recommend a draft annual grant distribution to the Board of Directors. The meeting is scheduled for March 31, 2025, at Kalamazoo City Hall.

• Approve minutes from December 9, 2024
• Review Annual Financial Report Information
• Recommend Draft Annual Grant Distribution
• Policy Review
• Public Comments allowed (up to 4 minutes)

The Finance Committee approved its agenda and the draft minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting by unanimous voice vote. The committee postponed policy review items to the September 8 meeting, also by unanimous voice vote. It approved a recommendation to grant $4 million to the City of Kalamazoo for 2026, with the motion passing unanimously.

• Agenda approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Draft minutes of Dec 9, 2024 approved (unanimous voice vote)
• Policy review items moved to Sept 8 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Recommended $4 million grant to City of Kalamazoo for 2026 approved (unanimous voice vote)

Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors

The Foundation for Excellence Executive Committee will approve the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting, conduct a policy review, and approve the board agenda for April 28, 2025. The meeting also includes public comment and board member comments before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of the January 27, 2025 meeting
• Policy Review
• Approve April 28, 2025 Board Agenda
• Public Comments
• Board Member Comments

The Executive Committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda with the addition of Director Compensation as a topic. The committee also unanimously approved the draft minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting. A motion to move the policy‑review item to the September 8 Executive Committee meeting was approved unanimously. Finally, the board unanimously approved the April 28, 2025 board agenda, which includes the slate of officers.

• Approved agenda with Director Compensation addition (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved January 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Moved policy review item to September 8 meeting (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved April 28, 2025 board agenda and officer slate (unanimous voice vote)

City Commission

The City Commission is meeting to discuss the re-approval of a Treasury SLFRF/ARPA loan. The funds are intended to support the construction of the Legacy Senior Housing Development.

• Proposed $1,000,000 loan to Zion Place 4 Limited Dividend Housing Association Limited Partnership for 730 North Burdick Street

The commission excused the absences of Vice Mayor Hess and Commissioners Hoffman and Praedel by voice vote. It then approved a Treasury SLFRF/ARPA loan of $1,000,000 to fund the Legacy Senior Housing Development at 730 North Burdick Street. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 roll‑call vote. No other actions were taken.

• Excused absences of Vice Mayor Hess and Commissioners Hoffman and Praedel (voice vote)
• Approved $1,000,000 SLFRF/ARPA loan for Legacy Senior Housing Development (5-0)

Natural Features Protection Review Board

The Natural Features Protection Review Board will vote on a recommendation to appoint Logan Rowe to the board for a full three‑year term. The meeting also includes routine business such as excusing absent members, approving the agenda and minutes, public comments, and a work session.

• Motion to excuse absent board members
• Motion to approve the agenda
• Motion to approve minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting
• Recommendation to appoint Logan Rowe to the NFP Board for a three‑year term
• NFP Board work session (unfinished business)

The board unanimously approved recommendations to the City Commission to appoint Logan Rowe and Matt Stemple to the Natural Features Protection Review Board for full three-year terms. Both appointments fill the Ecology and Hydrogeologist openings. Earlier procedural motions to excuse absent members, adopt the agenda, and approve the previous meeting minutes also passed unanimously.

• Excused absent board members – unanimous
• Adopted agenda – unanimous
• Approved February 25 minutes – unanimous
• Approved appointment of Logan Rowe to NFP Board – unanimous
• Approved appointment of Matt Stemple to NFP Board – unanimous

Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors

The Foundation for Excellence Board will review the draft Fiscal Year 2024 audit and discuss policy matters. It will also consider and recommend members for the 2025 Audit Subcommittee. The meeting includes routine items such as approving the previous minutes and allowing public comments.

• Approve minutes of the August 12, 2024 meeting
• Review draft Fiscal Year 2024 audit (no action)
• Policy review
• Recommend appointments to the 2025 Audit Subcommittee

The Kalamazoo Foundation for Excellence Audit Subcommittee approved the meeting agenda and the August 12, 2024 minutes, both by unanimous vote. The committee also voted unanimously to keep the existing audit policy unchanged. Finally, the subcommittee unanimously recommended the new President, Treasurer, Secretary and Directors McKague and Carrel as 2025 Audit Subcommittee members.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved August 12, 2024 minutes with title correction (unanimous vote)
• Recommended no changes to audit policy description (unanimous vote)
• Recommended 2025 Audit Subcommittee appointments of President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Directors McKague and Carrel (unanimous vote)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board is meeting to vote on development agreements and contract renewals. Key items include funding for a tiny home project and amendments to property agreements on West Cedar Street and E. Michigan Avenue.

• Development and Reimbursement Agreement for Tiny Houses of Hope project not to exceed $60,000
• Sixth Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement for 116 West Cedar Street to extend investigation period
• Second Amendment to Brownfield Plan Development Agreement for 266 E. Michigan Avenue for water main connection fees
• Contract renewal for legal services with Dickinson-Wright from April 2025 to December 2026

Economic Development Corporation Board

The Economic Development Corporation Board will vote on three items. First, it will recommend a two-year adult-use retailer permit to True Leaf Solutions, LLC. Second, it will approve an extension of its legal services contract with Dickinson-Wright through December 2026. Third, it will consider a loan from the EDC Economic Initiative Fund for Adelly Enterprises/Kalamazoo Candle Company.

• Approve recommendation for a 2-year Adult Use Retailer Permit to True Leaf Solutions, LLC
• Approve contract renewal extension with Dickinson-Wright for legal services through Dec 2026
• Approve EDC Economic Initiative Fund loan for Adelly Enterprises/Kalamazoo Candle Company

Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board

The Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board will review a Step-Aside Agreement and an Updated City Service Agreement as unfinished business. The meeting also includes a financial report for January 2025, public comments, and director comments. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are listed for discussion and possible action.

• Step-Aside Agreement discussion (unfinished business)
• Updated City Service Agreement discussion (unfinished business)
• Financial Report – January 2025 (staff report)
• Public comments (open floor)
• Director comments (board updates)

The board adopted the meeting agenda as presented. The approval of the February minutes was tabled until the next meeting. Members agreed to review the final city service agreement once the legal review is complete. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

• Adopt agenda (motion carried)
• Table February minutes until next meeting (motion carried)
• Agree to review final city service agreement after legal review (decision made)
• Adjourn meeting (motion carried)

Environmental Concerns Committee

The Environmental Concerns Committee will adopt its agenda and approve minutes from the February 19 meeting. It will receive reports from several subcommittees, including the Natural Features Protection Review Board and the Air and Water Quality Report. The committee will discuss subcommittee goals and mission, and hear a presentation on green burial practices by Peter Quakenbush.

• Adoption of agenda (motion to approve)
• Approval of minutes from February 19, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of subcommittee goals and mission
• Presentation on green burial practices by Peter Quakenbush
• Reports from subcommittees (e.g., Natural Features Protection Review Board, Air and Water Quality Report)

The Environmental Concerns Committee approved the meeting agenda by unanimous voice vote. The committee also approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Kalamazoo Historic District Commission will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting, and consider three alteration requests for properties within historic districts. The applications involve window work at 1009 Oak and 1519 Grand, and signage changes at 1528 W Michigan. Public comments will be heard before the commission discusses each review.

• 1009 Oak – removal of one window and replacement with a vinyl window (South Street – Vine Area historic district)
• 1519 Grand – installation of a new window (West Main Hill historic district)
• 1528 W Michigan – replacement signage and removal of existing non‑contributing signage (West Main Hill historic district)

Downtown Development Authority Board

The Downtown Development Authority Board will vote to approve officers for 2025-2026, authorize a public-private partnership for Rose Street Plaza, and approve a budget amendment increasing expenses by $517,000.

• Approval of 2025-2026 Slate of Officers
• Authorization for Rose Street Plaza MOU
• Reappointment of Director Gyimah
• Budget amendment increasing expenses by $517,000
• Approval of minutes from February 17, 2025

Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board

The Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board will decide on several vendor agreements for marketing and waste services. The board is also appointing its 2025-2026 officers and committees.

• Agreement with a5 Branding & Digital for marketing services not to exceed $69,500
• Approval of $10,000 to Bee Joyful Shop for downtown marketing support
• Acceptance of $1,700 donation from Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo for 2025 Beats on Bates
• Agreement with Bigbelly for Downtown Waste and Recycling Program Expansion
• Month-to-month extension of Ambassador Program contract with Block by Block

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the Kalamazoo Water Reclamation Plant Sustainable Biosolids Alternative. The meeting will include roll call, communications, public comments, and a work session.

• Committee of the Whole meeting
• Kalamazoo Water Reclamation Plant Sustainable Biosolids Alternative discussion
• Public comments period
• Meeting at City Commission Chambers, 241 West South Street

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes multiple sole‑source purchases and contract extensions totaling several million dollars. It will also adopt resolutions to apply for state grant funding for projects at Milham Park and approve a Justice Assistance Grant for police vehicle equipment. New business includes a discussion on the City Manager search and authorizing commissioners to join a delegation visit to Japan.

• Approve $930,870 contract with Monoform LLC for manhole rehabilitation by lining
• Approve $103,008.50 sole‑source purchase with Consumers Energy for 3‑phase power at the Farmers Market Multipurpose Building
• Adopt resolutions to seek $500,000, $400,000, and $150,000 DNR grant applications for Milham Park projects, with matching city funds
• Approve $109,768 Justice Assistance Grant to purchase mobile video recording equipment for patrol vehicles
• Approve $250,000 contract extension with Kendall Electric Inc for inventory and non‑inventory electrical supplies

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a motion to reconsider a dimensional variance for 3607‑3625 West Michigan Avenue, seeking to increase the primary façade from the 200‑foot limit to 318 feet. It will also hear a request from CESCO, Inc. for a dimensional variance at 918 Riverview Drive to reduce the required 2,640‑foot separation between a liquor store and a proposed 7‑ELEVEN convenience store to 375 feet. The meeting includes routine approval of minutes from the February 13, 2025 session.

• Motion of reconsideration for a dimensional variance at 3607, 3619 and 3625 W. Michigan Avenue to allow a 318‑foot primary façade (limit 200 ft) for a multifamily residential building (Interstate Capital Development, LLC).
• Dimensional variance request at 918 Riverview Drive by CESCO, Inc. to reduce the required 2,640‑foot separation between package liquor uses to 375 feet for a 13½ Liquor Store and a proposed 7‑ELEVEN convenience store.

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will meet to review reports and approve minutes from the February 12, 2025 meeting. The agenda contains no specific discussion or action items.

• Approval of February 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial Report
• O'Connor Fund Report
• Historic Preservation Awards of Merit
• City Hall Local Historic District Report

Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Organizing Committee

The Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Organizing Committee will adopt its agenda and approve minutes from November 2024 and January 2025. Public comments and committee member comments will be heard. The committee will discuss an update on the "Imagine Kalamazoo 2035" initiative. An amendment to the 2025 meeting time will also be considered.

• Adopt agenda (motion to approve)
• Approve November 2024 and January 2025 minutes
• Public comments
• Imagine Kalamazoo 2035: Update & Meeting on the Go
• 2025 Meeting Time Amendment

City Commission

The City Commission is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting. The primary focus is a work session to discuss priorities for 2026.

• Work session on City Commission priorities for 2026

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss the Interview Committee's recommendations for candidates to fill vacant planning commissioner positions. The commission will also hear the City Planner's Report and review the current Site Plan Review List. These items are scheduled for discussion and possible recommendation to the City Commission.

• Recommendations to fill vacant Planning Commissioner positions
• City Planner's Report
• Site Plan Review List

Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees

The Kalamazoo County Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees will vote on pending retirement applications and refund requests from employees. The meeting will also include informational reports on recent deaths, new hires, and disability retirements, as well as the pension fund’s assets as of December 31, 2024. A review of the fourth‑quarter 2024 investment activity, showing a market‑value change from $980.0 million to $953.2 million, will be presented.

• Approval of Retirement Applications (new business)
• Approval of Refund Applications (new business)
• Report on 4th Quarter 2024 Investment Activity (portfolio value $980.0 M to $953.2 M)
• Report on Assets as of December 31, 2024 (asset allocation and totals)
• Information‑only reports on Deaths, New Hires, and Disability Retirement

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission will meet in a Committee of the Whole to address routine business, including a public comments period and a special agenda. The only substantive agenda item is an update on the Streets for All program. No decisions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Streets for All Update

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission will adopt three Notice of Intent resolutions for bond issuances: up to $11.5 million for wastewater system revenue bonds, up to $12.2 million for capital improvement bonds, and up to $130 million for water supply system revenue bonds. The meeting also includes a consent agenda approving multiple contracts, appointments, and a $50,000 grant. Public comments and a closed‑session discussion of attorney‑client privileged matters are also on the agenda.

• Adopt Notice of Intent for $130,000,000 Water Supply System Revenue Bonds
• Adopt Notice of Intent for $12,200,000 Capital Improvement Bonds
• Adopt Notice of Intent for $11,500,000 Wastewater System Revenue Bonds
• Approve sole‑source consulting contract with Main & Meridian, LLC for $42,000
• Approve contract with Falcon Demolition LLC for asbestos abatement at 322 E Stockbridge Ave for $255,000

Natural Features Protection Review Board

The board will hold a work session to discuss data and a draft of the Natural Features Protection (NFP) Guide. Members will also address the creation of a three-member nominating subcommittee and review board applications.

• Creation of a three-member nominating subcommittee
• Update on board applications
• Data discussion and draft NFP Guide work session

Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors

The Foundation for Excellence Board will call the meeting, approve the minutes from October 28, 2024, and hear several informational reports that require no action. The board will then consider the Executive Director’s annual review and compensation. Public comments will be accepted after the agenda items.

• Approve minutes of October 28, 2024
• (No Action) FFE Endowment Update
• (No Action) Multi-Year FFE-Funded Program Data
• (No Action) City FFE Special Request Process Review
• Executive Director Annual Review and Compensation

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board will hold a public hearing on an Act 381 Brownfield Plan for the sites at 447 W North Street and 707 N Westnedge Avenue. The board will vote on an Interlocal Agreement with the Northside Cultural Business District Authority to capture tax increment revenue for the 447 West North Street project. It will also adopt a resolution to implement the Act 381 plan and recommend the City Commission adopt it. Additional items include approving a $9,785 reimbursement request and renewing a legal services contract with Dickinson-Wright.

• Public hearing for Act 381 Brownfield Plan at 447 W North St and 707 N Westnedge Ave
• Approval of Interlocal Agreement to capture tax increment revenue for 447 West North St
• Resolution adopting implementation of Act 381 Brownfield Plan and recommending City Commission adoption
• Resolution approving reimbursement request #3 for 215 E Michigan Ave in the amount of $9,785
• Contract renewal with Dickinson-Wright for legal services (April‑December 2025)

Economic Development Corporation Board

The Economic Development Corporation Board is meeting to recommend approvals for three cannabis-related permits. The board will also consider a legal services contract renewal and establish a nominating committee for board vacancies.

• 2-year Adult Use Retailer Permit recommendation for Green Peak Industries, Inc. dba Skymint
• 1-year Class A Microbusiness and Designated Consumption Lounge Permit recommendation for Royalweb, LLC dba Only Alien
• 2-year Medical & Adult Use Processor Permit recommendation for Portage Acquisitions, Inc. dba Black Market Retailers
• Contract renewal with Dickinson-Wright for Brownfield Redevelopment Authority legal services (April-December 2025)
• 2024 EDC Budget Report

Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board

The Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board will adopt its agenda and approve minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. It will discuss a City Service Agreement as new business. Unfinished business includes a request for Board Member Matthew Norman to appear before the board and a step-aside request discussion. The board will also receive a financial report for December 2024.

• City Service Agreement discussion (new business)
• Board Member Matthew Norman opportunity to appear before the board (unfinished business)
• Step-Aside Request discussion (unfinished business)
• Financial Report – December 2024 (staff report)
• Adoption of agenda (procedural)

Environmental Concerns Committee

The Environmental Concerns Committee will hold its regular meeting and receive reports from several subcommittees and councils. Unfinished business includes discussion of subcommittee goals, a green burial concept, funding for groundhog fencing through Kalamazoo Roots, and an update on a bird‑friendly building ordinance. New business introduces Mike Stout of Michigan Waterways Stewards. The meeting also includes public and commissioner comments.

• Review of Natural Features Protection Review Board report
• Air and Water Quality Report presentation
• Discussion of green burial proposal
• Update on funding for groundhog fencing through Kalamazoo Roots
• Consideration of a bird‑friendly building ordinance recommendation

Downtown Development Authority Board

The board will approve the minutes from the Jan. 27, 2025 Downtown Development Authority meeting. It will vote to appoint Director Curt Aardema as board secretary and to recommend a board‑member nomination to the mayor and city commission. It will also authorize the chair to extend the legal‑services agreement with Dickinson Wright PLLC through February 2028.

• Approve minutes from the Jan. 27, 2025 Downtown Development Authority meeting
• Approve appointment of Director Curt Aardema as board secretary
• Recommend DDA board member nomination to the mayor and city commission
• Authorize board chair to execute legal services extension agreement with Dickinson Wright PLLC through Feb 2028

Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board

The Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board will consider several actions, including approving the appointment of Curt Aardema as Secretary. The board will also vote to authorize the Chair to execute a legal services extension agreement with Dickinson Wright PLLC through February 2028. Additional items include approving minutes from two prior meetings and recommending a board member nomination to the Mayor and City Commission. Routine reports such as the December 2024 financial report will be presented.

• Approve Curt Aardema as Secretary of the Downtown Economic Growth Authority
• Authorize Board Chair to execute legal services extension agreement with Dickinson Wright PLLC through February 2028
• Recommend DEGA Board member nomination to Mayor and City Commission
• Approve minutes from the regular meeting on January 27, 2025
• Approve minutes from the special meeting on January 24, 2025

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to review a development process update. The session includes public comments and a work session focused on the topic.

• Development Process Update
• Public Comments
• Committee of the Whole
• Work Session

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission will vote on a consent agenda that includes several service contracts and a fund acceptance, then consider two regular agenda items: a $1,292,750 contract for new drinking water wells at Pumping Stations No. 5 and No. 14, and a resolution creating a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone bounded by E Michigan Ave, S Edwards St, E South St and Portage St. A closed‑session meeting will also be held to discuss privileged attorney‑client matters.

• Approve $1,292,750 contract with Peerless Midwest to install drinking water production wells at Water Pumping Stations No. 5 and No. 14
• Adopt resolution establishing a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone between E Michigan Ave, S Edwards St, E South St and Portage St
• Approve $115,500 professional service agreement with Wightman & Associates for construction engineering on the Westnedge (Vine To Michigan) project
• Approve $609,000 architectural services agreement with Viridis for the Arcadia Creek Festival Place
• Accept $343,500 from the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards for required law‑enforcement training

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider four variance requests. These requests involve building setbacks, environmental protections, facade lengths, and parking and coverage requirements.

• ZBA # 25-01-01: Variance for a 0.5-foot garage setback at 1114 Division Street
• ZBA #25-01-02: Variance for a pump house to encroach into protected slopes at 1609 Whites Road
• ZBA #25-01-03: Variance for a 318-foot primary building facade at 3607, 3619 and 3625 W. Michigan Avenue
• ZBA #25-02-04: Variances for bicycle parking, 80% impervious coverage, and entrance doors at 702 N. Burdick Street

Historic Preservation Commission

The Kalamazoo Historic Preservation Commission will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss payments for an O'Connor Fund grant pre-application meeting. The body will also receive a report on encouraging community-wide engagement.

• Approval of January 2025 minutes
• Financial and O'Connor Fund reports
• Payments for O'Connor Fund grant pre-application meeting
• Report on encouraging community-wide engagement
• 2025 Section 106 reviews

Planning Commission

The Kalamazoo County Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 6, 2025. Commissioners will adopt the formal agenda, approve the minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting, and conduct public hearings. The meeting will also include a City Planner's Report, a Site Plan List, and the 2024 Annual Report to the Planning Commission.

• Adoption of formal agenda
• Approval of minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting
• Public hearings
• City Planner's Report
• 2024 Annual Report to the Planning Commission

Civil Rights Board

The Civil Rights Board will discuss revisions to its ordinance and consider a new attendance bylaw. It will also approve the 2025 meeting schedule and review an ordinance education discussion led by sub‑committee members. The board will consider the nomination of Lewis Smith as a board applicant and receive an update on the December complaint log.

• Update on the Ordinance Revision
• Civil Rights Board Attendance Bylaw
• Approval of 2025 Meeting Schedule
• Civil Rights Board Applicant Nomination – Lewis Smith
• December Complaint Log Update

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, communications, public comments, and commissioner comments. The only substantive item is a presentation of the HUD Consolidated Plan during the work session. No decisions are listed for that presentation.

• HUD Consolidated Plan Presentation

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission will vote on a $12,375,000 professional service agreement with Jones & Henry Engineers for the Sustainable Biosolids Alternatives Phase 3 project. The consent agenda includes approval of a $175,280 park‑maintenance contract, a $49,475 water‑affordability advertising budget allocation, and a $34,810.85 settlement of a sewer backup claim. Commissioners will also adopt amendments to the Purchasing Policy 70.5. Public comments and hearings are scheduled before the votes.

• Approve $175,280 contract with Santiago Services for park mowing and trimming
• Allocate $49,475 for water‑affordability advertising and carry‑forward funds
• Settle sewer backup claim with Iglesia Evangelica Misionera for $34,810.85
• Approve $12,375,000 professional service agreement with Jones & Henry Engineers for Biosolids Phase 3
• Adopt amendments to City Commission Policy 70.5 (Purchasing Policy)

Natural Features Protection Review Board

The Natural Features Protection Review Board will open with a motion to excuse absent members. The board will adopt the agenda and approve the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting. A staff report will present the 2024 annual report, an overview of the draft Natural Features Protection guide, and the 2025 work plan. No other decisions are listed.

• Motion to excuse absent board members
• Motion to adopt the agenda
• Motion to approve minutes from the Dec 10, 2024 meeting
• Staff presentation of the 2024 annual report
• Overview of draft NFP guide and 2025 work plan

Foundation for Excellence Board of Directors

The Foundation for Excellence Board will vote to approve the Board Survey and to recommend a scheduled review of its policies and descriptions. It will also recommend the 2024 Annual Executive Director Review. The meeting includes routine items such as approving the December 9, 2024 minutes and public comment.

• Approve Board Survey
• Recommend scheduled review of FFE policies and descriptions
• Recommend the 2024 Annual Executive Director Review
• Approve December 9, 2024 minutes

Downtown Development Authority Board

The Downtown Development Authority Board will adopt its formal agenda, approve the minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting, and receive a financial report for November 2024. The board will also consider any discussion or action items, hear public comments, and hear director comments before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from the Dec 16 2024 DDA Board meeting
• Financial Report – November 2024
• Adoption of the formal agenda

Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board

The board will consider a motion to amend the FY2025 budget, adding $20,000 from the Hall Foundation and $40,000 from the City’s General Fund, and increasing expenditures by $60,000 for professional and contractual services to support the downtown waste and recycling program. The meeting also includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, approving minutes from the December 16, 2024 meeting, and receiving financial and committee reports.

• Motion to amend FY2025 budget: +$20,000 Hall Foundation revenue, +$40,000 City General Fund revenue, +$60,000 expenditures for professional/contractual services for downtown waste and recycling program
• Approval of minutes from the December 16, 2024 Downtown Economic Growth Authority Board meeting
• Financial report for November 2024
• Committee reports
• Downtown report

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting on Jan. 27, 2025. Standard agenda items include call to order, communications, public comments, special agenda items, and commissioner comments. During the work session, commissioners will discuss the Discover Kalamazoo Annual Report. No specific decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Work Session – Review Discover Kalamazoo Annual Report

City Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone bounded by E Michigan Ave, S Edwards St, E South St and Portage St. It will then vote on a consent agenda that includes multiple purchases, contract renewals and grant acceptances. The most significant item is the $725,400 contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the West Main Street construction project from 10th Street to Drake Road. Additional actions include a liquor license recommendation for Desiderata, LLC and several board appointments.

• Public hearing on establishing a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) between E Michigan Ave, S Edwards St, E South St and Portage St.
• Adoption of a resolution approving contract #24-5429 with MDOT for West Main Street construction (10th St to Drake Rd) for $725,400.
• Approval of a cooperative purchase of emergency warning equipment from Arrowhead Upfitters for $187,605.60 and related budget amendment.
• Acceptance of a $70,000 Source Water Protection Program grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
• Adoption of a Michigan Liquor Control Commission resolution recommending a banquet facility liquor license for Desiderata, LLC at 773 W Michigan Ave.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will adopt its agenda, approve minutes from the Dec 17, 2024 meeting, and consider three alteration applications. The 111 Portage request seeks construction of an enclosed stairwell on the roof of an 1874 commercial building in the Haymarket historic district. Two other applications (807 W Vine and 814 S Westnedge) are postponed. The commission will also consider a letter of support for a CLG grant and hear the coordinator’s report.

• 111 Portage – alteration (construction of enclosed stairwell on roof) PPZ25-0001
• 807 W Vine – alteration (replacement of windows) PPZ24-0035 (postponed)
• 814 S Westnedge – alteration (replace 2 windows on south side) PPZ24-0047 (postponed)
• Letter of support for CLG Grant – City Hall Assessment Report
• Coordinator's report

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board is meeting to consider a development and reimbursement agreement for a property on W Michigan Avenue. The board will also receive a staff update regarding an EGLE Environmental Justice Grant for 116 W Cedar.

• Proposed Development and Reimbursement Agreement for 3625 W Michigan Avenue
• Staff report on 116 W Cedar EGLE Environmental Justice Grant

Economic Development Corporation Board

The Economic Development Corporation Board is meeting to vote on retailer permits and fund resolutions. The body will consider recommendations for cannabis business permits and the dissolution of a specific committee.

• 2-year Adult Use Retailer Permit recommendation for Compassionate Advisors, LLC dba Pincanna
• 2-year Medical Provisioning & Adult Use Retailer Permits recommendation for Focus Group Enterprises, LLC dba STIIIZY
• Resolution in Support of a Revised Business Development Fund (BDF)
• Resolution to Dissolve the Marihuana Business Permit Renewal Committee

Northside Cultural Business District Authority Board

The board will discuss a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority step-aside request for Gwendolyn Hooker's Tiny Houses of Hope project. They will also address the unfinished business item of removing Board Member Matthew Norman. Standard agenda items include adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes from the December 19, 2024 meeting, public comments, director comments, and staff reports.

• Brownfield Redevelopment Authority step-aside request for Gwendolyn Hooker's Tiny Houses of Hope project
• Removal of Board Member Matthew Norman (unfinished business)

Environmental Concerns Committee

The Environmental Concerns Committee will receive reports from the Natural Features Protection Review Board, the Air and Water Quality Report, the Wildlife and Natural Resource Protection group, the Planning Commission, and the Tree Committee. It will also consider unfinished business items including applicant interviews, a citizen email about improvements at Station 5 and 14, and the results of the committee’s officer election. The meeting includes public comments and commissioner comments.

• Natural Features Protection Review Board report
• Air and Water Quality Report
• Wildlife and Natural Resource Protection report
• Applicant interviews
• Response to citizen email about improvements at Station 5 and 14

Shared Prosperity Kalamazoo Organizing Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss 2025 updates and establish meeting times and locations for the year. The session includes the approval of minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of November 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Determination of 2025 meeting times and locations
• 2025 updates

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance applications. One request seeks a .5‑foot setback for a garage at 1114 Division Street, reducing the required three‑foot side setback. A second request asks the Kalamazoo Country Club to allow a new pump house to encroach on a protected slope at 1609 Whites Road. The third request seeks permission to extend the primary façade to 318 feet for a multi‑family building at 3607‑3625 W. Michigan Avenue, exceeding the 200‑foot limit.

• Variance for .5‑ft garage setback at 1114 Division Street (Appendix A, Chapter 4, 4.3 D 1)
• Variance for pump house encroachment into protected slope at 1609 Whites Road (Natural Features Protection Ordinance, Chapter 50, Section 50-6.2 H)
• Variance for 318‑ft primary façade at 3607‑3625 W. Michigan Avenue (Appendix A, Chapter 4, 4.2 Q 1.b)1)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission will meet to discuss a programmatic agreement and hold a workplan session. The meeting includes financial reports and a report on the O'Connor Fund.

• Programmatic Agreement discussion
• Workplan session
• Financial Report
• O'Connor Fund Report

City Commission

The Kalamazoo City Commission meeting on Jan 6, 2025 includes routine procedural items and a work‑session item to hear an update on the city's sustainability initiatives. No specific actions or votes are listed in the agenda. The meeting will also feature public comments and commissioner remarks.

• Work Session: Update on the City's Sustainability Work

City Commission

The City Commission is deciding on the 2025 annual appropriation, including mill levies and fee schedules for various departments. The body is also considering several high-value contracts for waste services, water meters, and insurance.

• Annual appropriation for 2025 and interim appropriation for 2026
• Contract supplemental with Republic Waste Services for recycling: $2,663,514
• Sole source purchase with Ferguson for 2025 Neptune Water Meters: $2,000,000
• Property and casualty insurance premium with MMARA/Ibex Insurance: up to $1,067,599
• Resort Liquor License application for 5155 Portage Road