Lansing, MI

Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority

The Saginaw Street Corridor Improvement Authority board will meet to consider approving the July meeting minutes, an action on Amy's Catering mural, and board insurance. They will also discuss updates on corridor art projects, marketing, and street sign toppers. The agenda includes action items and project updates, with public comment and other business.

• Approval of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Action on Amy's Catering mural project
• Action on board insurance
• Update on Durant Park and traffic cabinet art projects
• Discussion of street sign toppers and marketing

South MLK Jr. Blvd. Corridor Improvement Authority

The S. Martin Luther King Jr. Corridor Improvement Authority board is meeting to take several actions, including approving meeting minutes, a bank account transfer, and board insurance. They will also review board procedures, get an update on the SW Fest event, and discuss the Public Right-Of-Way Improvement Plan and La Mulata.

• Approval of meeting minutes from June 18 and July 16, 2026
• Approval of CIA bank account transfer
• Update on SW Fest (Sept. 20th)
• Review of board procedures including subscriptions and reimbursement
• Approval of board insurance

Committee on Ways and Means

The Lansing City Council's Committee on Ways and Means will consider accepting two grants, set public hearings for two proposed ordinances, and discuss budget priorities for the upcoming fiscal years. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and public comment, but the main business involves funding decisions and potential new city policies.

• Resolution to accept a Certified Local Government Grant for a survey of the Espinore Plat in the Westside Neighborhood
• Resolution to accept a Michigan Strategic Fund Revitalization and Placemaking Program (RAP 2.0) grant for the Reutter Park Fountain
• Resolution to introduce and set a public hearing for adding Chapter 245, establishing an Office of the Independent Internal Auditor
• Resolution to introduce and set a public hearing for amending Chapter 230 to allocate funding for Supportive Housing Services
• Discussion of budget priorities for FY 2027/2028

Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB)

The Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving past minutes, reviewing a mini-grant application, and discussing new member applications. The board will also plan a pre-grant celebration for its September meeting and hear updates from the mayor and DNACE.

• Review of mini-grant application with request question
• New member applications: 3 individuals sent information, 1 under review
• September meeting planned as Pre-Grant Celebration
• United Way Volunteer Fair flyer discussion
• DNACE update on Citizens Academy

Committee on Public Safety

The Lansing City Council Committee on Public Safety will meet to consider a resolution setting a show cause hearing for orders to make safe or demolish a property at 6546 Mercantile Way. The committee will also discuss budget priorities for fiscal years 2027/2028. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Resolution to set show cause hearing for orders to make safe or demolish at 6546 Mercantile Way
• Discussion of budget priorities for FY 2027/2028
• Approval of minutes from August 6, 2026 meeting

Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority

The Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority board will hold its monthly meeting, including votes on board insurance, a bank account transfer, and grant materials. The board will also receive updates on corridor projects, including the website and corridor banners, and will consider approving the minutes from the July 17, 2026 meeting.

• Approval of July 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Update on corridor website and banners
• Vote on board insurance
• Vote on bank account transfer
• Review of grant materials

Committee of the Whole

City Council

Committee of the Whole

Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board

Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority

The Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority board is holding a regular meeting with routine items including public comment, approval of June minutes, and committee reports. The only new business is a review of the FY26 Qualitative Incentive Evaluation, which likely assesses performance-based incentives for facility management.

• FY26 Qualitative Incentive Evaluation under new business
• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2026
• July financials report from Finance Committee
• Reports from Legends Global General Manager and staff
• Public comment period

Committee on City Operations

Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board

Public Media Authority

Committee on Ways and Means

Committee on Public Safety

Committee on Development & Planning

Arts and Cultural Commission

Board of Ethics

Lansing Park Board

Lansing Park Board

Board of Fire Commissioners

Board of Public Service

Downtown Lansing Inc. (Principal Shopping District)

Committee on City Operations

Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority LBRA

Lansing Economic Development Corp LEDC

City Council

Committee of the Whole

Police & Fire Retirement System

Employees' Retirement System

Board of Police Commissioners

Committee on Public Safety

Committee on Ways and Means

Committee on Development & Planning

Board of Water and Light

Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board

Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority

Committee on City Operations

Committee of the Whole

City Council

Committee on Ways and Means

Committee on Public Safety

Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority LBRA

Lansing Economic Development Corp LEDC

Arts and Cultural Commission

Committee on Development & Planning

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board

Election Commission

Public Media Authority

Board of Public Service

Committee on City Operations

Downtown Lansing Inc. (Principal Shopping District)

City Council

Committee of the Whole

Board of Ethics

Board of Fire Commissioners

Lansing Park Board

Committee on Public Safety

Committee on Ways and Means

Committee on Development & Planning

Election Commission

Police & Fire Retirement System

Employees' Retirement System

Board of Police Commissioners

Committee on City Operations

City Council

Committee of the Whole

Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority

Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board

Arts and Cultural Commission

Committee on Development & Planning

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board

Public Media Authority

Committee on Public Safety

Committee on Ways and Means

Lansing Economic Development Corp LEDC

Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority LBRA

Committee of the Whole

City Council

Board of Ethics

Board of Fire Commissioners

Lansing Park Board

Committee on City Operations

Downtown Lansing Inc. (Principal Shopping District)

Committee on Development & Planning

City Council

Committee of the Whole

Board of Water and Light

Employees' Retirement System

Board of Police Commissioners

Joint Retirement Board of Trustee

Police & Fire Retirement System

Committee on Ways and Means

Committee on Public Safety

Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority

Committee on City Operations

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board

Committee on Ways and Means

Committee on Public Safety

Lansing Economic Development Corp LEDC

Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority LBRA

Committee of the Whole

Arts and Cultural Commission

Committee on Development & Planning

City Council

Board of Ethics

Lansing Park Board

Board of Fire Commissioners

Board of Review

Committee on City Operations

City Council

Committee of the Whole

Employees' Retirement System

Police & Fire Retirement System

Board of Police Commissioners

Committee on Public Safety

Committee on Ways and Means

Committee on Development & Planning

Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority

Committee on City Operations

Arts and Cultural Commission

Downtown Lansing Inc. (Principal Shopping District)

Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority

Arts and Cultural Commission

Downtown Lansing Inc. (Principal Shopping District)

Arts and Cultural Commission

Arts and Cultural Commission

Arts and Cultural Commission

Lansing Gateway North Grand River Improvement Authority

The Lansing Gateway Corridor Improvement Authority board is meeting to take action on several items, including approving meeting minutes, board insurance, and board procedures. They will also receive updates on the design project and the CATA project, and hear public comment.

• Approval of meeting minutes from July 15, 2026
• Approval of board insurance
• Review and approval of board procedures, including subscriptions and reimbursement
• Update on the design project
• Update on the CATA project

Employees' Retirement System

The joint meeting of Lansing's Employees' Retirement System and Police and Fire Retirement System boards will review routine reports, including secretary's reports, retirement applications, refund requests, and investment updates. They will also discuss pension software upgrades, a trustee election vacancy, and training conference attendance. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Retirement applications: Ignacio Centeno Jr. (P&F, deferred) and Karen E. Williams (ERS, with purchase of 4 months service)
• Refund requests: Brendan Martin ($9,649.07), Aaron Stearns ($17,616.28), Demarious Washington ($1,117.97) for P&F; LaDale Woods ($2,324.42) for ERS
• July retirement allowances: P&F $3,538,405.25; ERS $2,092,642.24
• Pension software request and statement of work, Tegrit Upgrade Document, Scanner Equipment
• Investment reviews: Second Quarter Investment Review, Rebalancing Transactions, Private Equity Recommendations

Police & Fire Retirement System

The Lansing Police & Fire and Employees' Retirement System boards are meeting jointly to review routine reports, retirement applications, disability requests, and refunds. They will also hear presentations on pension software, investment performance, and experience studies, and consider staff training attendance.

• Retirement applications: Ignacio Centeno Jr. (P&F, deferred) and Karen E. Williams (ERS)
• Duty disability request: P&F applicant #2026-P0609
• Refund requests: Brendan Martin ($9,649.07), Aaron Stearns ($17,616.28), Demarious Washington ($1,117.97) for P&F; LaDale Woods ($2,324.42) for ERS
• Pension software request and statement of work, scanner equipment purchase
• Investment reviews: Northern Trust presentation, Asset Consulting Group rebalancing and private equity recommendations

Joint Retirement Board of Trustee

The joint meeting of Lansing's Police & Fire and Employees' Retirement System boards will review monthly reports, including retirement allowances, refunds, and membership changes. They will also consider retirement applications, disability requests, and refund requests, as well as hear investment and consulting presentations. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Retirement allowance for P&F System: $3,538,405.25 for July 2026
• Retirement allowance for ERS: $2,092,642.24 for July 2026
• Retirement applications: Ignacio Centeno Jr. (P&F, deferred) and Karen E. Williams (ERS)
• Refund requests: Brendan Martin ($9,649.07), Aaron Stearns ($17,616.28), Demarious Washington ($1,117.97), LaDale Woods ($2,324.42)
• Presentations: Boomershine Consulting (experience studies), Northern Trust, Asset Consulting Group (investment review)

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, consisting of routine approvals, departmental reports, and informational updates from city staff and committee chairs. No major policy decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of July 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Department reports for July 2026
• Education presentation by Officer Bridget Voisin, CSO
• Administrative report from Chief Robert Backus
• Legal update from Chief Deputy City Attorney Lisa Hagen-Lawrence

The Board of Police Commissioners met and approved the July 21, 2026 meeting minutes and July departmental reports as part of the consent agenda, all by a 6-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational reports from the Chief, Human Resources, and the Commission Investigator, plus committee updates and commissioner comments.

• Approved July 21, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved July departmental reports (6-0)

Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The Lansing City Council Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion will hold a discussion-only meeting covering four items: services for senior citizens, a proposed ordinance to license and regulate virtual currency machines, maintenance goals for rain gardens on Michigan Avenue, and budget priorities for FY 2027/2028. No final votes are scheduled; all items are listed for discussion only.

• Discussion of services to senior citizens in Lansing
• Proposed ordinance adding Chapter 873, Sections 873-01 through 873-11, for licensing and regulation of virtual currency machines
• Discussion of maintenance goals for rain gardens on Michigan Avenue
• Discussion of budget priorities for fiscal years 2027/2028

The Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion discussed services for seniors, including programs at Alfreda Schmidt and a property tax deferment form. They reviewed a draft ordinance to license virtual currency machines, with a change to annual registration. The committee also discussed maintenance of raingardens on Michigan Avenue and budget priorities. No formal votes were taken; the committee agreed to meet again on September 1, 2026.

• Discussed senior services, including meals, fitness, and vaccination clinics
• Reviewed property tax deferment form 471 for seniors
• Discussed draft ordinance for virtual currency machine licensing, with annual registration
• Agreed to continue discussion on raingarden maintenance with potential partners
• Reviewed budget priorities for FY 2027/2028
• Scheduled next meeting for September 1, 2026

Committee on Development & Planning

The Lansing City Council's Committee on Development and Planning will discuss and potentially act on several resolutions, including tax incentive certificates and brownfield plans for specific properties, as well as set public hearings for others. The committee will also discuss budget priorities for fiscal year 2027/2028. Public comment is invited on agenda items.

• Resolution for an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) certificate for 2231 W. Willow St. (AM Land Holdings LLC)
• Resolution for Brownfield Plan No. 91 at 6420 S. Cedar Street
• Resolution to set a public hearing on an OPRA certificate for 418 Baker St. (Ron Holdings LLC)
• Resolution to set a public hearing on Brownfield Plan #92 for 416 N. Cedar Street
• Resolution Act-5-2026 for use of right-of-way and air rights at 200 block S. Grand Ave. (New Vision Lansing LLC, Grand Tower Building)

The Committee on Development & Planning approved five resolutions, all by 2-0 votes. These included two Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA) certificates, a Brownfield plan, and two resolutions setting public hearings for future projects. The committee also discussed budget priorities for fiscal year 2027/2028, with plans to continue at the September 21st meeting.

• Approved OPRA certificate for 2231 W. Willow Street, AM Land Holdings LLC (2-0)
• Approved Brownfield No. 91 for 6420 S. Cedar Street project (2-0)
• Approved setting public hearing for OPRA certificate at 418 Baker Street, Ron Holdings LLC (2-0)
• Approved setting public hearing for Brownfield Plan #92 at 416 N. Cedar Street (2-0)
• Approved Act-5-2026 for use of right-of-way and air rights at 200 block S. Grand Avenue, New Vision Lansing LLC (2-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Lansing Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings and vote on two variance requests. One seeks to allow a carport closer to the property line at 1724 W. Rundle Avenue; the other seeks to allow extra signage at the Feldman Chevrolet collision center at 2801 E. Michigan Avenue. Staff recommends approval for the carport and denial for the signs.

• Variance of 2 ft 4 in to the 3-ft side yard setback for a 10' x 35' detached carport at 1724 W. Rundle Avenue
• Variance of 1 to the allowable number of wall signs and 23.5 sq ft to the size limit for 2 wall signs totaling 173.5 sq ft at 2801 E. Michigan Avenue
• Staff recommends approval of the carport variance with a condition that it not extend into the front yard beyond the porch roof
• Staff recommends denial of the sign variances, citing no unique hardship

Committee on City Operations

The Lansing Committee on City Operations will consider two resolutions: reappointing Jerrod LaRue as the 2nd Ward member of the Board of Fire Commissioners, and recognizing Next Generation Family Services as a non-profit. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July 23, 2026, and public comment on agenda items.

• Reappointment of Jerrod LaRue to Board of Fire Commissioners, term to expire June 30, 2030
• Non-profit recognition for Next Generation Family Services
• Approval of minutes from July 23, 2026

The committee approved a noise waiver special permit for Leavitt & Starck Excavating to allow Saturday work on the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) 015 South project, with a 2-1 vote. They also reappointed Jerrod LaRue to the Board of Fire Commissioners and recognized Next Generation Family Services for a gaming license. Budget priorities for FY 2027/2028 were discussed but not decided.

• Approved noise waiver for Leavitt & Starck Excavating for CSO 015 South project (2-1)
• Approved reappointment of Jerrod LaRue to Board of Fire Commissioners (3-0)
• Approved non-profit recognition for Next Generation Family Services (3-0)
• Approved minutes from July 23, 2026 (3-0)

Board of Public Service

The Lansing Board of Public Service will hold its regular meeting, primarily addressing two traffic-related items: a parking regulation on Darby Dr. and an informational report on traffic calming for Clemens Ave. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, citizen comments, and reports from division officers and the director.

• Report 26-03: Darby Dr. parking regulation
• Report 26-10: Clemens Ave. traffic calming (informational)
• Approval of July 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes on agenda and non-agenda items

The Board of Public Service approved a parking regulation change prohibiting stopping, standing, and parking on school days from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. along the west side of Darby Drive between Cumberland Road and Tecumseh River Drive. The board also adopted the Department Priorities as presented. A traffic-calming request for Clemens Avenue was discussed as information only, with no action taken.

• Approved parking prohibition on west side of Darby Drive between Cumberland Road and Tecumseh River Drive on school days 7 a.m.-4 p.m. (motion carried)
• Adopted Department Priorities and directed distribution (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as submitted (motion carried)
• Approved July 9, 2026 minutes with date change (motion carried)

Downtown Lansing Inc. (Principal Shopping District)

The Downtown Lansing Inc. board is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss several action items, including a new board member appointment, a recap of a downtown safety meeting, the Big Red Ball event, Michigan's Downtown package, and a CSO marketing proposal. The agenda also includes a closed session for the executive director review. Most items are updates or discussions, with no major funding decisions listed on this agenda.

• Guest presentation by Gillespie Group
• New board member appointment (Jen)
• Downtown Safety Meeting recap
• CSO Marketing Proposal discussion
• Closed session: Executive Director review

Board of Zoning Appeals

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Board of Fire Commissioners

Lansing Park Board

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board

Board of Ethics

The Lansing Board of Ethics is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and public comment. The main items are continued review of the Ethics Ordinance (Chapter 290), proposed edits to the Statement of Financial Interests form, and a review of Richard Peffley's financial interest statement as BWL General Manager.

• Review of Richard Peffley's Statement of Financial Interests (BWL General Manager)
• Continued review of Ethics Ordinance Chapter 290
• Proposed edits to the Statement of Financial Interests form

City Council

The Lansing City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a brownfield plan for 6420 S. Cedar St., an OPRA certificate for 2231 W. Willow St., and noise permits for sewer projects. They will also consider charter amendments to create a healthcare advisory board and transition boards to ward structure, plus appointments and demolition orders.

• Brownfield Plan #91 for 6420 S. Cedar St. (PEND-4517)
• OPRA Certificate for 2231 W. Willow St., AM Land Holdings LLC (PEND-4531)
• Noise permits for CSO Ottawa Street and 015 South projects (PEND-4529, PEND-4533)
• Charter amendment to create Citizens' Advisory Healthcare Action Board (PEND-4557)
• Ordinances to amend Chapters 247, 248, 266 for ward-based boards and Arts and Culture Commission (PEND-4504, 4506, 4508)

Historic District Commission

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will receive updates on CATA service changes and Lansing Board of Water and Light proposed rate changes. They will also consider resolutions on a fireworks permit for Frances Park and ordinances transitioning boards and commissions to a ward structure.

• Presentation: CATA upcoming service changes update
• Presentation: Lansing Board of Water and Light proposed rate changes
• Resolution: Fireworks permit for Pyrotecnico at Frances Park
• Ordinance: Amending Chapter 247 to transition boards and commissions to ward structure
• Ordinance: Amending Chapter 248 to transition Board of Water and Light members to ward structure

The Committee of the Whole approved three ordinance amendments aligning boards and commissions with the new City Charter's ward structure, including the Board of Water and Light and reducing the Arts and Culture Commission from 12 to 8 members. They also approved a fireworks permit for Frances Park. Presentations covered CATA service changes and BWL proposed rate increases, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Approved fireworks permit for Frances Park (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 247 for boards/commissions ward structure (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 248 for BWL board ward structure (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 266 to 8-member Arts and Culture Commission (6-0)
• Approved minutes from July 27, 2026 (6-0)

Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority

The Lansing Tax Increment Finance Authority board will meet to approve minutes from July 10, 2026, receive a financial update, and take action on a bank account update. The agenda also includes open forum, other business, and public comment.

• Approval of July 10, 2026 meeting minutes
• Financial update
• Bank account update (action item)

Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority LBRA

The Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority board will consider approving July meeting minutes and receive a bank account update requiring action. They will also hear a project update on New Vision Lansing. The meeting includes open forum and public comment periods.

• Approval of July 10, 2026 board meeting minutes
• Bank account update (action item)
• New Vision Lansing project update

Lansing Economic Development Corp LEDC

The Lansing Economic Development Corporation board will consider a resolution to repurchase the Corner Parcel and vote on amendments to the FY2026/2027 budget. They will also discuss updates on ARPA and LEED initiatives, including a proposed amendment to the CityCraft Agreement and Neighborhoods of Focus progress. Other business includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a financial update, and property redevelopment support.

• Corner Parcel Repurchase Resolution (ACTION)
• Amendment to CityCraft Agreement under ARPA/LEED Targeted Redevelopment
• Approval of FY2026/2027 LEDC Budget Amendment (ACTION)
• Property Redevelopment Support (ACTION)
• ARPA Budget Amendment discussion

Committee on Ways and Means

Committee on Public Safety

The Lansing Committee on Public Safety will discuss five resolutions requiring property owners to make safe or demolish buildings at 920 Long Blvd., 6546 Mercantile Way, 431 S. Francis Ave., 1217 N. Grand River Ave., and 4507 Devonshire Avenue. The meeting is procedural with no other substantive items listed.

• RESOLUTION - Set Show Cause Hearing; Orders to Make Safe or Demolish; 920 Long Blvd.
• RESOLUTION - Set a Show Cause Hearing; Orders to Make Safe or Demolish; 6546 Mercantile Way
• RESOLUTION - Orders to Make Safe or Demolish; 431 S. Francis Ave.
• RESOLUTION - Orders to Make Safe or Demolish; 1217 N. Grand River Ave.
• RESOLUTION - Orders to Make Safe or Demolish Order; 4507 Devonshire Avenue

The Committee on Public Safety approved resolutions to set show cause hearings or issue make-safe-or-demolish orders for four properties, all by 3-0 votes. A hearing was set for 920 Long Blvd., and 21-day orders were issued for 431 S Francis and 1217 N. Grand River Avenue, while 4507 Devonshire received a 60-day order after being removed from the table. A resolution for 6546 Mercantile Way was tabled to allow the new owner to present plans.

• Approved show cause hearing for 920 Long Blvd. on Aug. 24, 2026 (3-0)
• Tabled 6546 Mercantile Way until Aug. 20, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved 21-day make safe or demolish order for 431 S Francis (3-0)
• Approved 60-day make safe or demolish order for 1217 N. Grand River Avenue (3-0)
• Approved 60-day make safe or demolish order for 4507 Devonshire (3-0)

Public Media Authority

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a regular monthly meeting to discuss administrative updates, a presentation on the Lansing City Garage, and a request for sick leave advancement by a firefighter. The board will also discuss the annual report and budget letter. No final votes on major policy or spending items are listed.

• Presentation on Lansing City Garage
• Discussion on annual report and budget letter
• Request for sick leave advancement by a firefighter

Planning Commission

The Lansing Planning Commission will hold its next regular meeting on September 1, 2026. The August 5, 2026 meeting was procedural with no substantive decisions or discussions beyond standard agenda items.

Arts and Cultural Commission

The Lansing Arts and Culture Commission will discuss commissioning art for the new City Hall and a partnership with the Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art (MICA). The board will also receive an update on the Pathway Project, including application and guidelines, and continue priority setting. The meeting includes public comment periods.

• Discussion of art for the new City Hall
• Partnership with MICA (Michigan Institute for Contemporary Art)
• Pathway Project update with application and guidelines attached
• Continuing priority setting