Allegan, Michigan

City Council

The Allegan City Council will review and potentially vote on three ordinances, approve a contract for nine tasers, and consider purchasing a property on Race Street. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes and various administrative reports.

• Second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 538 to amend City Code sections 14-2 and 14-3
• Second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 539 to amend City Code section 31-486
• Second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 540 to allow a seven-member Planning Commission
• Approval of contract for nine tasers with Axon Enterprise Inc. for $11,904.30
• Request to purchase 201 Race Street for $13,150 from the Allegan County Treasurer

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending ordinances regarding marijuana regulation, RV camping in the Central Business District, and Planning Commission size. The body is also reviewing several purchase orders for public works equipment and wayfinding signage.

• Proposed ordinances to regulate marijuana, allow limited RV camping in the Central Business District, and expand the Planning Commission to seven members
• PO 27-0861 for $90,635 to SignArt, Inc. for wayfinding signs and PO 27-0862 for $20,722 to MetroClick for electronic kiosks
• Insurance policy renewals for FY27 totaling $224,585
• Public Works equipment requests including a New Holland tractor ($26,899.46), asphalt hot patcher ($32,170.00), and bat wing mower ($21,174.12)
• Request to refurbish Oakwood Cemetery columns along Western Avenue for $13,460

The council approved the FY27 insurance renewal covering $224,585. They also approved several purchase orders totaling over $105,000 for equipment and improvements. The council adopted Resolution 26.20 recognizing the Allegan County Legal Assistance Center. A public hearing was scheduled for July 27 to consider the sale of a city‑owned property for $1.

• Approved FY27 insurance renewal covering $224,585 (6-0)
• Approved PO 27-0856 for $26,899.46 New Holland tractor (6-0)
• Approved PO 27-0857 for $11,595.00 snow pusher (6-0)
• Approved PO 27-0858 for $32,170.00 asphalt hot patcher (6-0)
• Approved PO 27-0859 for $21,174.12 bat wing mower (6-0)
• Approved PO 27-0840 for $13,460 cemetery column refurbishment (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 26.20 recognizing Allegan County Legal Assistance Center (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for July 27 on proposed $1 sale of city‑owned property (6-0)

City Council

The Allegan City Council will consider approving two five-year contracts with HydroCorp for the water system cross connection program and resolutions for non-union wage increases and budget adjustments. The meeting also includes a public hearing and the adoption of a Downtown Allegan retail market analysis.

• Approve two five-year contracts with HydroCorp for water system cross connection program
• Adopt Resolution 26.18 for non-union employee wage increases
• Adopt Resolution 26.19 for 4th Quarter Budget Adjustments
• Adopt 2026 Downtown Allegan Retail Market Analysis
• Public hearing and adoption of ordinances

The Allegan City Council approved a series of actions, including two five‑year contracts with HydroCorp to manage water system cross‑connections. It also adopted wage increases for non‑union employees for FY2027 and authorized fourth‑quarter budget adjustments. Additional approvals covered a promotional airport sign, payroll, a personnel‑policy amendment, leasing City Hall space, and adoption of a downtown retail market analysis.

• Approved two five‑year HydroCorp water contracts (7-0)
• Approved sign at Padgham Field Airport promoting Fly‑In (7-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable and Payroll (7-0)
• Approved wage increases for non‑union employees FY2027 (6-0-1; Canales abstained)
• Approved 4th Quarter Budget Adjustments authorization (7-0)
• Approved amendment to medical insurance for regular part‑time employees (7-0)
• Approved lease of City Hall Large Lease Space (7-0)
• Adopted 2026 Downtown Allegan Retail Market Analysis (7-0)

City Council

The Allegan City Council will vote on adopting the FY 2027 budget and several resolutions, including a social district permit and confirmation of tax‑exempt status for Bridgeport Apartments. The council will also consider change orders for contracts with JWC Environmental, Insituform Technologies USA, AECOM Engineering, and Michigan Paving & Materials Co. Additional items include a request to display a promotional banner for the Allegan Community Players and the appointment of a new Planning Commission member.

• Adopt Resolution 26.15 to adopt the FY 2027 Budget
• Approve change order PO 26-0852 to Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for $67,972.30
• Approve change order PO 26-0813 to AECOM Engineering for $27,166
• Approve change order PO 26-0843 to Michigan Paving & Materials Co for $35,029.90
• Appoint Josh Reed to the Planning Commission

The council approved the FY 2027 budget and adopted several resolutions, including a social district permit. It also approved multiple change orders and contracts for city services. A banner request for the Allegan Community Players was approved, and Josh Reed was appointed to the Planning Commission.

• Approved Allegan Community Players banner and yard‑sign request (5‑0)
• Approved PO 26‑0855 to JWC Environmental for $43,354 (5‑0)
• Approved change order PO 26‑0852 to Insituform Technologies USA, LLC for $67,972.30 (5‑0)
• Approved change order PO 26‑0813 to AECOM Engineering for $27,166 (5‑0)
• Approved change order PO 26‑0843 to Michigan Paving & Materials Co for $35,029.90 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26.14 granting a Social District Permit to El Jaripeop #2, LLC (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26.15 adopting the FY 2027 Budget (5‑0)
• Appointed Josh Reed to the Planning Commission (5‑0)

City Council

The Allegan City Council meeting will include public hearings and a vote on the sale of city‑owned parcel 51‑290‑003‑00 on Weeks Street to Brandon and Melissa Genzink. Council members will also hear public input on the FY 2027 city budget and consider a resolution to use a Michigan State Housing Development Authority grant for eight new downtown apartments. Additional items include a lot split request for 755 Grand Street and approval of a contract for the Griswold Improvement Project.

• Public hearing and approval of sale of parcel 51‑290‑003‑00 on Weeks Street to Brandon and Melissa Genzink
• Public hearing for the FY 2027 City of Allegan Budget
• Adoption of Resolution 26.16 for an amended Michigan State Housing Development Authority grant to create 8 new downtown apartments
• Request to approve a lot split for parcel 51‑250‑007‑00 (755 Grand Street)
• Authorization of a contract to Kugelard Property Services, LLC for the Griswold Improvement Project

The council voted 5‑0 to approve the sale of city‑owned parcel 51‑290‑003‑00 on Weeks Street to Brandon and Melissa Genzink, adding a six‑month due‑diligence extension. It also adopted Resolution 26.16 to fund eight new downtown apartments, appointed Jon Cook to the Allegan Fire District Board, and approved a lot split for parcel 51‑250‑007‑00. Additional actions included authorizing a contract with Kugelard Property Services for the Griswold Improvement Project, approving a Hold Harmless Agreement with Rhoda Yutz‑Ryan, and approving accounts payable and payroll.

• Approved sale of parcel 51‑290‑003‑00 on Weeks Street with six‑month due‑diligence extension (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26.16 for eight new downtown apartments (5‑0)
• Appointed Jon Cook to the Allegan Fire District Board (5‑0)
• Approved lot split for parcel 51‑250‑007‑00 (755 Grand Street) (5‑0)
• Authorized contract to Kugelard Property Services, LLC for Griswold Improvement Project (5‑0)
• Approved Hold Harmless Agreement with Rhoda Yutz‑Ryan (5‑0)
• Approved Accounts Payable and Payroll (5‑0)
• Excused Councilmembers Canales and Clark from the meeting (5‑0)

City Council

The City Council will review several administrative requests, including budget adjustments and lot splits. The body is also deciding on a contract for water treatment plant equipment and updates to the city's leaf and brush collection policy.

• PO 26-0854 to Komline Harn for $144,751 to replace Reverse Osmosis #3 membranes at the Water Treatment Plant
• Resolution 26.13 for FY2026 3rd Quarter Budget Adjustments
• Lot split requests for 233 Hubbard St and 241 N Sherman St
• Proposed revisions to the 2026 leaf and brush collection policy
• Proposed public hearing on May 11, 2026, for the FY2027 City of Allegan Budget

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the Summer 2026 Special Assessment Roll and the sale of city-owned property on North Main Street. The body will also review a proposal to purchase a parcel at 226 Monroe Street and changes to the Downtown Allegan Refuse & Recycling Program.

• Public hearing and approval of sale and development of North Main Street property to ND Community Partners, LLC
• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 26.12 for the Summer 2026 Special Assessment Roll
• Proposed sale of city owned parcel 51-290-003-00 on Weeks Street to Brandon and Melissa Genzink
• Review of proposal to purchase parcel at 226 Monroe Street
• Proposed change to the Downtown Allegan Refuse & Recycling Program

The council adopted Resolution 26.12 confirming the Summer 2026 Special Assessment Roll (7‑0). It approved the sale and development of the city‑owned North Main Street parcel to ND Community Partners, LLC (7‑0). A public hearing was scheduled for May 11, 2026, on the potential sale of a Weeks Street parcel (7‑0). The Downtown Allegan Refuse & Recycling Program change was adopted (6‑1).

• Approved agenda for April 13, 2026 (7‑0)
• Approved March 23, 2026 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26.12 confirming Summer 2026 Special Assessment Roll (7‑0)
• Approved sale and development of North Main Street property to ND Community Partners, LLC (7‑0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll (7‑0)
• Scheduled public hearing for May 11, 2026 on Weeks Street parcel sale (7‑0)
• Adopted change to Downtown Allegan Refuse & Recycling Program (6‑1)
• Council consensus not to purchase 226 Monroe Street parcel

Special Meeting and Budget Meeting

The Allegan City Council will hold a special budget meeting on April 9, 2026. Council members will hear budget presentations from city departments, consider a fee schedule, and review approved vendors. The meeting also includes a round‑table discussion and a period for public comment before adjourning.

• Budget presentations from Administrative Services, Finance, City Manager’s Office, Promotions, and All Other Funds
• Review and possible adoption of the fee schedule
• Consideration of approved vendors
• Round‑table discussion among council members
• Public comment period

The council voted to excuse Councilmember Carol Canales and Councilmember Hooker from the meeting. The motion was made by Councilmember Westover, supported by Councilmember Walker, and passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Excused Councilmember Canales and Councilmember Hooker (5-0)

Special Meeting and Budget Meeting

The City Council will hear budget presentations from the Police Department, Department of Public Works, and Water Utilities. The meeting includes a public hearing on Ordinance 537 and a discussion regarding Civic Pillars.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 537
• FY 2026 budget presentations from Police Department
• FY 2026 budget presentations from Department of Public Works
• FY 2026 budget presentations from Water Utilities
• Civic Pillars discussion

The council voted unanimously to excuse Councilmember Hooker from the meeting. They also unanimously approved an amendment to Ordinance 537 that removed language about tree removal causing river issues. The amended ordinance was then adopted unanimously.

• Excused Councilmember Hooker – motion passed 6-0
• Amended Ordinance 537 to remove specific language – motion passed 6-0
• Adopted amended Ordinance 537 – motion passed 6-0

City Council

The Allegan City Council will consider several agenda items, including large purchase orders for water utilities, public‑works budget items, and administrative services. Council members will vote on a $2,004,629 contract with Erhardt Construction for sludge thickening improvements at the Water Resource Recovery Facility and a $679,723 contract with Insituform Technologies for sanitary sewer rehabilitation. Additional items include approval of a $76,350 software conversion contract, winter road‑salt and beet‑juice purchase budgets, and scheduling a public hearing on the Single Lot Assessment Roll.

• Approve PO 26-0851 to Erhardt Construction, $2,004,629 for Sludge Thickening Improvements at the Water Resource Recovery Facility
• Approve PO 26-0852 to Insituform Technologies, $679,723 for Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
• Approve PO 26-0853 to BSA, INC, $76,350 for conversion of the city’s local‑government software to a SaaS cloud system
• Approve budget for Winter 2026/2027 Road Salt Purchase
• Approve budget for Winter 2026/2027 Beet Juice Purchase

The council approved a $2,004,629 purchase order for Erhardt Construction to upgrade the sludge thickening system at the Water Resource Recovery Facility. It also approved a $679,723 purchase order for Insituform Technologies for sanitary sewer rehabilitation and a $76,350 order for BSA, Inc. to convert the city’s software to a cloud‑based system. The council directed the city manager to arrange a meeting with the EPA and state officials about the Kalamazoo River cleanup.

• Approved PO 26-0851 to Erhardt Construction for $2,004,629 (6-0)
• Approved PO 26-0852 to Insituform Technologies for $679,723 (6-0)
• Approved PO 26-0853 to BSA, Inc. for $76,350 (6-0)
• Approved $12,500 budget adjustment for Allegan Sports Complex improvements (6-0)
• Approved budget for Winter 2026/2027 Road Salt Purchase (6-0)
• Approved budget for Winter 2026/2027 Beet Juice Purchase (6-0)
• Directed City Manager to organize meeting with EPA and state/local officials on Kalamazoo River cleanup (6-0)
• Approved new agenda format with written petition rules amendment (6-0)

City Council

The Allegan City Council will consider several actions, including a public hearing on rezoning a parcel to a Planned Unit Development district and a resolution to use a state housing grant for ten new downtown apartments. The council will also vote on multiple purchase orders and bond authorizations for major utility and roadway reconstruction projects, including a $5,767,132.15 contract for the Rossman Park Neighborhood Utility & Roadway Reconstruction Project. Additional items include a banner request for the K’Zoo Folklife Organization and routine approvals of minutes and agenda items.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 536 to rezone Parcel 03-51-251-041-00 to a Planned Unit Development district
• Adoption of Resolution 26.08 for a Michigan State Housing Development Authority grant to create 10 new downtown apartments
• Approval of PO 26-0849 to Milbocker & Son’s Inc for $5,767,132.15 for the Rossman Park Neighborhood Utility & Roadway Reconstruction Project
• Approval of PO 26-0848 to Milbocker & Son’s Inc for $2,705,711.14 for the Downtown Utility & Roadway Reconstruction Project
• Adoption of Resolutions 26.09 and 26.10 authorizing issuance of 2026 Sanitary Sewer System and Water Supply System First Lien Revenue Bonds

The council adopted a rezoning ordinance changing Parcel 03‑51‑251‑041‑00 to a Planned Unit Development (7‑0). It approved a Michigan State Housing Development Authority grant to build 10 new downtown apartments (7‑0). The council authorized several financial actions, including a $260,000 waste‑recovery contract, a $7.68 million cap on 2026 sanitary sewer bonds, a water‑supply bond resolution, and utility/roadway contracts totaling over $9 million (all 7‑0). Additional approvals included a banner request for K’Zoo Folklife and an intent to enter a development agreement for a city‑owned parcel (both 7‑0).

• Adopted Ordinance 536 rezoning parcel to PUD (7‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 26.08 for housing grant to create 10 downtown apartments (7‑0)
• Approved K’Zoo Folklife banner request at Jaycee Park (7‑0)
• Approved PO 26‑0847 to Waste Recovery Systems for $260,000 (7‑0)
• Amended and approved Resolution 26.09 to cap sanitary sewer bonds at $7,680,000 (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 26.10 authorizing water supply system bonds (7‑0)
• Approved PO 26‑0848 to Milbocker & Son’s Inc. for $2,705,711.14 downtown utility & roadway reconstruction (7‑0)
• Amended and approved PO 26‑0849 to Milbocker & Son’s Inc. for $6,343,845.37 Rossman Park utility & roadway reconstruction (7‑0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special visioning workshop to discuss long-term capital improvement projects and city identity. The meeting includes reviews of infrastructure planning and downtown programming.

• Capital improvement projects for FY26 through FY30 and beyond
• Review of water and sewer rate increase history
• Voter approved milage options
• DDA snow removal and downtown refuse and recycling
• Parking lot maintenance and Downtown Allegan events

The council met on February 28, 2026, and discussed capital improvement projects, civic pillars, and city programming items. No motions were adopted, and no votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 11:41 AM.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt a 3% Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for a specific parcel. The body will also consider a first reading to rezone that same parcel to a Planned Unit Development District.

• First reading of Ordinance 536 to rezone Parcel 03-51-251-041-00 to PUD Planned Unit Development District
• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 535 for a 3% Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for Parcel 03-51-251-041-00
• Request from Allegan District Library to waive park rental fees for Hanson Park Gazebo
• Resolution 26.07 regarding single lot assessments for the Tax Year 2026 tax roll
• Review of Griswold Auditorium Capital Improvement detail and renovation proposals

The council adopted Ordinance 535, granting a 3% Payment in Lieu of Taxes for parcel 03-51-251-041-00. It also scheduled a second reading and public hearing for the rezoning of the same parcel on March 9, 2026. Additional actions included approving a park‑rental fee waiver for the Hanson Park Gazebo, a budget adjustment for downtown winter maintenance, and several financial resolutions, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda for Feb 23, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from Feb 9, 2026 meeting (7-0)
• Scheduled second reading and public hearing for rezoning parcel 03-51-251-041-00 on March 9, 2026 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 535 – 3% PILOT for parcel 03-51-251-041-00 (7-0)
• Approved waiver of park rental fees for Hanson Park Gazebo summer reading sessions (7-0)
• Approved budget adjustment for downtown winter maintenance (7-0)
• Approved accounts payable and payroll (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26.07 on single‑lot assessments for Tax Year 2026 (7-0)

City Council

The Allegan City Council will consider approving a 3% Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for a specific parcel, adopt second-quarter budget adjustments, and authorize a contract for downtown utility and roadway reconstruction. The meeting also includes a public hearing on fire insurance escrow procedures.

• First reading of Ordinance 535 for a 3% PILOT on Parcel 03-51-251-041-00
• Public hearing on Ordinance 534 regarding fire insurance escrow procedures
• Approval of FY2026 2nd Quarter Budget Adjustments (Resolution 26.05)
• Authorization for Milbocker & Sons, Inc. for Downtown Utility & Roadway Reconstruction
• Adding Sherman Street to the Act 51 certified mileage inventory (Resolution 26.06)

The council approved the award to Milbocker & Sons for the downtown utility and roadway reconstruction project and added Sherman Street to the certified mileage inventory. It also adopted Ordinance 534 updating fire‑insurance escrow procedures, approved FY2026 second‑quarter budget adjustments, and granted a waiver of Mahan Park rental fees for a free community concert series.

• Authorized City Manager to sign Notice of Award to Milbocker & Sons for downtown utility & roadway reconstruction (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 26.06 adding Sherman Street in River Ridge Plat to Act 51 mileage inventory (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 534 amending fire insurance escrow account procedures (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 26.05 FY2026 2nd Quarter Budget Adjustments (7-0)
• Approved waiver of Mahan Park rental fees for 2026 free community concert series (7-0)
• Approved request for Allegan Community Players banner at Griswold Auditorium (7-0)
• Scheduled second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 535 (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) on Feb 23, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable and Payroll (7-0)

City Council

The Allegan City Council will consider several actions, including the first reading of Ordinance 534 to amend escrow account procedures for fire insurance payments. It will vote on resolutions to issue first‑lien revenue bonds for the 2026 sanitary sewer system and water supply system. The council will also approve a charitable gaming license for Positively Allegan and review requests from the Allegan County Fair for the 2026 calendar year.

• First reading of Ordinance 534 to amend Chapter 11, Article III of the City Code regarding escrow account proceeds from fire insurance payments
• Resolution 26.02 to authorize issuance of 2026 Sanitary Sewer System First Lien Revenue Bonds
• Resolution 26.03 to authorize issuance of 2026 Water Supply System First Lien Revenue Bonds
• Resolution 26.04 approving a Charitable Gaming License for Positively Allegan
• Request to approve various requests from the Allegan County Fair for the 2026 calendar year

The council adopted Resolution 26.02 authorizing issuance of 2026 sanitary sewer system first lien revenue bonds, and Resolution 26.03 authorizing issuance of 2026 water supply system first lien revenue bonds. Both motions passed unanimously (5‑0). The council also approved the Allegan County Fair requests for 2026 and a charitable gaming license for Positively Allegan, each with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution 26.02 authorizing 2026 sanitary sewer system bonds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26.03 authorizing 2026 water supply system bonds (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26.04 charitable gaming license for Positively Allegan (5-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable and Payroll (5-0)
• Approved requests from Allegan County Fair for 2026 (5-0)
• Scheduled second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 534 on Feb 9, 2026 (5-0)
• Excused Councilmembers Canales and Mayor Pro Tem Hanse (5-0)
• Approved the regular meeting agenda (5-0)

City Council

The Allegan City Council will consider several actions, including a public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 533 to add a licensed plumber to Section 29-73-Testing. Council members will also hear a proposal to sell city‑owned property on Lowe Street to Woda Cooper Companies, LLC. Additional items include approval of a $28,750 purchase order for Peerless Midwest, a contract extension with BioTech Agronomics, and adoption of Resolution 26.01 on hardship exemption guidelines.

• Public hearing, second reading and adoption of Ordinance 533 to add a licensed plumber to Section 29-73-Testing
• Public hearing on potential sale of city‑owned property on Lowe Street to Woda Cooper Companies, LLC
• Approval of PO 26-0846 to Peerless Midwest for $28,750 to replace a well pump and motor
• Three‑year contract extension with BioTech Agronomics for biosolids removal and disposal at the Allegan Resource Recovery Facility
• Adoption of Resolution 26.01 approving the 2026 hardship exemption guidelines