Allegan public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Allegan City Council will consider several action items, including a purchase order for a 28‑foot amphitheater at Mahan Park. Council members will also review a request to declare the snowmobile and cross‑country ski trail groomer surplus, a second amendment to a real‑estate purchase agreement with 102 Brady, LLC, and proposed Brownfield Redevelopment Authority policies. Board appointments to the Downtown Development Authority and Planning Commission will be confirmed. Standard agenda items such as approvals of minutes, public hearings, and reports from city departments are also on the docket.
- Approve purchase order for Porter Corporation to build a 28‑foot amphitheater at Mahan Park for $32,270.97
- Declare the city’s snowmobile and cross‑country ski trail groomer surplus for sale
- Approve second amendment to the Real Estate Purchase agreement with 102 Brady, LLC
- Approve proposed Brownfield Redevelopment Authority policies and procedures
- Appointment of Lacey Schmitt to the Downtown Development Authority (term expires Dec 31, 2028)
Study Session
The Allegan City Council held a study session on December 23, 2024. No formal actions were taken. Council members reviewed the amended rules of procedure, the local purchasing policy, and discussed the council’s technology needs. The meeting also included public comment, a round‑table discussion, and a review of the upcoming agenda.
- Review of the amended City Council Rules of Procedure
- Review of the Local Purchasing Policy
- Discussion regarding Technology Needs of the City Council
- Public Comment Period
- Round Table Discussion amongst Council Members
City Council
The council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting an ordinance to convey part of Parcel 51-205-008-00 to Don Felipe’s Property, LLC and approve the related real estate conveyance agreement. It will also consider Resolution 24.34 for FY2025 first‑quarter budget adjustments, approve the FY2025 Source Water Protection Grant Agreement, set the 2025 public meeting schedule, and combine Parcels 51-300-096-10 and -181-00. Additional items include board reappointments and an appointment to Positively Allegan.
- Public hearing and adoption of ordinance for conveyance of part of Parcel 51-205-008-00 to Don Felipe’s Property, LLC
- Adopt Resolution 24.34 to authorize FY2025 1st Quarter Budget Adjustments
- Approve FY2025 Source Water Protection Grant Agreement
- Approve Calendar Year 2025 public meeting schedule
- Approve combination of Parcels 51-300-096-10 and -181-00
Study Session
The City Council is holding a study session to review several reports and agreements. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting. Discussions include a financial audit and a development agreement.
- FY2024 Audit Report
- Temporary Marijuana Events discussion with Flower Expo
- Draft 2nd Amendment to the Purchase and Development Agreement for 101 Brady Street
- Project discussions with Joe & Deb Leverence
City Council
The Allegan City Council will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, hear a closeout public hearing for the Michigan Community Development Block Grant funding of the Downtown Rental Rehab Program at 109 Locust Street, and consider several approvals and appointments. Items include the 2025 Allegan Fire District budget, an Emergency Demand Response Program Agreement with Consumers Energy, and the closure of city offices for a holiday party. The council will also appoint members to the Airport Advisory Board, Downtown Development Authority, and Allegan Fire District.
- Closeout public hearing for Michigan Community Development Block Grant funding for the Downtown Rental Rehab Program at 109 Locust Street
- Approval of the 2025 Allegan Fire District budget
- Approval of an Emergency Demand Response Program Agreement with Consumers Energy
- Appointment of Greg Griffin to the Airport Advisory Board (term ends Dec 31, 2027)
- Appointment of Peter Hanse to the Downtown Development Authority (term ends Dec 31, 2027)
Study Session
The Allegan City Council will hold a study session with no formal actions taken. Council members will hear public comments, engage in a round‑table discussion, receive an update from the City Manager, and discuss the Lead Service Replacement Program. The meeting will end with a review of the agenda and adjourn to the regular meeting at 7:00 pm.
- Public Comment Period
- Round Table Discussion amongst Council Members
- Update from the City Manager
- Discussion regarding the Lead Service Replacement Program
- Review of Council Agenda
Study Session
The Allegan City Council held a study session on November 12, 2024, with no formal actions taken. Council members discussed several topics, including the introduction of newly elected members, advisory board appointments, and the possibility of hiring an arborist to assess trees at Oakwood Cemetery. Additional items included an update on code enforcement and a review of the upcoming council agenda. The meeting will adjourn to a regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
- Discussion on hiring an arborist to assess trees at Oakwood Cemetery
- Introduction of newly elected council members
- Council advisory board appointments
- Update on the city’s code enforcement
- Review of council agenda
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings on two rezoning ordinances to create Planned Unit Developments. The body will also consider several city contracts and the FY2026 Budget Schedule.
- Ordinance 523: Rezone 500 Delano Street from R-1 to PUD
- Ordinance 524: Rezone 231 Trowbridge Street from C-1 to PUD
- Contract for Vintage Building and Restoration: $138,500 for Griswold Auditorium repairs
- Purchase order for Wonsey Tree Service: $25,859 for tree removal and trimming
- Purchase order for Ricoh USA, Inc: up to $12,266 for copier/printers
City Council
The City Council will discuss several infrastructure contracts and rezoning requests. The body is deciding on a large purchase order for potholing investigations and a monthly rental for a directional drill. Council will also hold a first reading for two PUD rezoning ordinances.
- Purchase order of $507,370 for Plummers Environmental for water service potholing investigations
- First reading of Ordinance 523 to rezone 500 Delano Street to Planned Unit Development
- First reading of Ordinance 524 to rezone 231 Trowbridge Street to Planned Unit Development
- Monthly rental of a Vermeer directional drill at $12,500 per month
- Budget adjustment of $10,100 for SME to work on a leaking underground storage tank
City Council
The Allegan City Council will vote on several action items, including a $40,000 purchase order for sidewalk and ramp design and construction, a $3,950 contract for T‑hangar engineering, and a resolution authorizing a maintenance agreement with MDOT. The council will also approve a lot combination at 130 & 136 Park Avenue and restart the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority with consultants Fleis & Vandenbrink. Additional routine items such as approval of minutes and special presentations will be addressed.
- Authorize $3,950 contract with Prein & Newhof for T‑hangar construction engineering
- Adopt Resolution 24.33 for a maintenance agreement with MDOT
- Authorize $40,000 purchase order for sidewalk and ramp design and construction
- Approve lot combination at 130 & 136 Park Avenue
- Restart Brownfield Redevelopment Authority using Fleis & Vandenbrink consultants
Study Session
The Allegan City Council will hold a study session to discuss several topics. Items include a draft lease and rental pricing for City Hall basement storage, the possible use of the Givebutter platform for fundraising, and the transfer of land to El Jaripeo. Council members will also receive updates on various city projects and review the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting.
- Discussion of City Hall basement storage draft lease and rental pricing
- Discussion of potential utilization of Givebutter for fundraising
- Discussion of transfer of land to El Jaripeo
- Update on various city projects
- Review of council agenda for upcoming regular meeting
City Council
The City Council will review several spending requests for public works and city signage. This includes a contract for airport construction and maintenance for the riverfront and local cemetery.
- Resolution 24.32 to authorize a contract with CarbonSix for six T-hangar units at Padgham Field Airport
- Purchase order of $50,034 for FC&A to sandblast and powder coat Riverfront railing
- Change order of $54,600 and purchase order of $27,300 for Cronk Services for Oakwood Cemetery lawn care
- Purchase order of $24,650 for Guide Studio for wayfinding signage program design bid documentation
- Request from the Congregational Kitchen
Study Session
The Allegan City Council will hold a study session with no formal actions. Council members will discuss how to utilize the Griswold Auditorium and receive an update on housing initiatives in the city. The meeting will also include a public comment period and a review of the upcoming council agenda before adjourning to the regular meeting at 7:00 pm.
- Discussion regarding utilization of the Griswold Auditorium
- Update on housing initiatives in the City of Allegan
- Public comment period
- Review of council agenda for the regular meeting
City Council
The Allegan City Council will hold a second‑reading public hearing and consider adopting Ordinance 522, which would change the zoning of 102 Brady Street from a C1 Central Business District to a Planned Unit Development district. The council will also consider a request to raise the Regent Theatre combo deal, the Alamo, by $1.00 and to permit city staff to make future pricing adjustments. Both items require council action at this special meeting.
- Ordinance 522: rezoning 102 Brady Street from C1 Central Business District to PUD Planned Unit Development
- Approve $1.00 increase to Regent Theatre combo deal (the Alamo) and allow staff to adjust pricing
City Council
The Allegan City Council will consider several actions, including a $750,000 change order for the lead service replacement program and a $10,321 purchase of an effluent sampler for the Water Resource Recovery Facility. The meeting also includes the first reading of Ordinance 522 to rezone 102 Brady Street from C‑1 to a Planned Unit Development, and the adoption of resolutions on wildlife control at Padgham Field and the city’s investment policy. Additional items involve approvals of a special use permit, a land transfer, and the appointment of an airport advisory board member.
- First reading of Ordinance 522 to rezone 102 Brady Street from C‑1 Central Business District to Planned Unit Development
- Approval of P.O. 25‑0776 for Teledyne Instruments – $10,321 for a new effluent sampler
- Approval of change order to P.O. 23‑0672 for Milbocker and Sons – $750,000 for lead service replacement program
- Adoption of Resolution 24‑30 authorizing a wildlife control hunt at Padgham Field Allegan Airport
- Appointment of Michael Brower to the Allegan Airport Advisory Board
City Council
The Allegan City Council meeting will approve the meeting agenda and minutes from prior sessions, appoint Traci Perrigo to the council, and vote on finance requests including accounts payable, payroll, and the amended FY2025 fee schedule. The council will also conduct the first reading of ordinances and schedule public hearings for adoption.
- Approval of the regular council meeting agenda for August 12, 2024
- Approval of minutes from the July 22, 2024 meeting and the closed session of August 5, 2024
- Appointment and oath of office for Traci Perrigo
- Request to approve accounts payable and payroll
- Request to approve the amended FY2025 fee schedule
Study Session
The City Council will hold a study session to discuss various city projects and reports. No formal actions will be taken during this meeting.
- Improvements to the Griswold Auditorium
- Fundraising update for the Mahan Park Improvement Project
- Update on properties at 201 Race Street and 210 Swan Avenue
- Report from Huntington National Bank
City Council
The Allegan City Council convened a special meeting on August 5, 2024. The agenda consists solely of standard procedural matters, including call to order, roll call, public comment, a closed‑session session under MCL 15.268 Section 8(h), and staff and council comments. No policy decisions or contracts were scheduled.
- Call to Order
- Roll Call (including any excused absences)
- Public Comment
- Closed Session per MCL 15.268 Section 8(h)
- Staff & City Council Comment