Saginaw County public meetings in 2024

Saginaw Historic District Commission

The Saginaw Historic District Commission will consider several requests for exterior modifications to residential properties. The body will also discuss the proposed 2025 meeting calendar.

• J24-2809: Porch replacement at 815 Adams St
• J24-2912: New 18 x 24 detached garage, rear porch/breezeway, and window replacement at 820 Adams St
• J24-2813: Installation of vinyl siding, new windows, and trim at 417 S Granger St
• Proposed 2025 Meeting Calendar

Citizens-Police Advisory Commission

The Citizens-Police Advisory Commission will meet to approve the October 15, 2024 minutes and discuss police department updates. The body will also vote on the 2025 meeting schedule and hold an incident review.

• Approval of October 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of 2025 meeting schedule
• Police Department Updates
• Incident Review
• Next meeting scheduled for February 4, 2025

Saginaw Planning Commission

The Saginaw Planning Commission will consider several items, including a public hearing on a special use permit (Case # PPLCM24-016) to allow public assembly at 500 S Hamilton Street. The commission will also approve the minutes from the November 26, 2024 meeting, adopt the agenda, and review proposed revisions to Articles 1, 6, and 7 of the Zoning Ordinance. Additionally, the 2025 Planning Commission calendar will be presented.

• Public Hearing – Case # PPLCM24-016: special use permit for public assembly at 500 S Hamilton Street
• Approval of Minutes of November 26, 2024
• Approval of Agenda
• Review of Zoning Ordinance rewrite – Articles 1, 6, and 7
• Presentation of 2025 Planning Commission Calendar

City Council

The Saginaw City Council will consider approving a $7,800 contract for a strategic planning facilitator and various budget amendments and service agreements. The meeting agenda includes items for the Police Department, Public Services Department, and Human Resources.

• Professional Services Agreement with Nancy Ohle for $7,800
• Section 125 Cafeteria Plan and Flexible Spending Plan Agreement with Flex Administrators, Inc.
• Software as Service Agreement with PowerDMS, Inc. for $9,640
• Purchase of 2026 Freightliner plow truck for $105,625
• Design contract for Weiss Street Watermain Replacement and Road Resurfacing Project for $473,000

Saginaw Economic Development Corporation

The Saginaw Economic Development Corporation will hold a meeting to approve minutes, review financial statements, and discuss unfinished and new business items.

• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2024
• Review of Financial Statements for January
• Loan Officers Report
• Unfinished Business
• New Business

City Council

The Saginaw City Council will vote on several consent‑agenda purchases, including a $6,094,100 contract with Spence Brothers for the Hancock CSO and Parking Structure Rehabilitation Project. Other items include a $1,363,062 purchase for Phase II of the city’s fiber‑optic network, a $3,780 aerial‑photography acquisition for the GIS system, and a rezoning ordinance for 2419 Mackinaw Street. The council will also consider a memorandum of agreement with Midland and Bay City to apply for a FEMA fire‑fighter grant.

• Approve $6,094,100 contract with Spence Brothers for Hancock CSO and Parking Structure Rehabilitation Project (Public Services, Engineering Division)
• Approve $1,363,062 purchase with Pro‑Tech Cabling Systems for Phase II fiber‑optic network line replacement (Technical Services Department)
• Approve $3,780 purchase with Saginaw Aerial GIS Authority for aerial photography imagery for the GIS system (Technical Services Department)
• Approve increase of blanket purchase order with Wieland Truck by $20,000 to a total of $130,000 for vehicle repair services (Public Services, Motor Pool Division)
• Adopt ordinance to rezone 2419 Mackinaw Street from B‑1 (Local Business District) to R‑3 (Low Density Multiple Dwelling Residential District)

Board of Appeals on Zoning

The Saginaw County Board of Appeals on Zoning announced that its regular meeting scheduled for December 4, 2024, has been cancelled. The notice states that the meeting will not be rescheduled at this time. No agenda items were presented.

Saginaw Downtown Development Authority

The Saginaw Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve the 2025 meeting calendar and review a facade grant application. The body will also receive updates on the TIF Plan and the Medical Diamond.

• Facade grant application for Spicer: subcommittee recommends $2,347 for granite slab updates
• Approval of 2025 DDA Meeting Calendar
• TIF Plan update
• Medical Diamond update

Saginaw Planning Commission

The Saginaw Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for a specific property. The body will also review and approve minutes from the September 24, 2024 meeting.

• Public Hearing: Case # JPCCI24-001 to rezone 2419 Mackinaw from B-1 to R-3 for a proposed daycare

City Council

The Saginaw City Council will adopt the November 18 meeting minutes and approve several procurement contracts, including a $324,800 controller services agreement for the Department of Finance. The council will also reappoint members to the Planning Commission and the Transit Authority, and proclaim December 1, 2024 as World AIDS Day.

• Approve purchase with Plante & Moran, PLLC up to $324,800 for controller services for 2025 (Department of Finance)
• Approve Professional Services Agreement with Placer Labs, Inc. for $23,000 for Placier.ai data software (Neighborhood Services and Inspections Department)
• Approve purchase with Black and Veatch for $236,435 for professional consulting services (Water and Wastewater Treatment Department)
• Reappoint John Milne to the Planning Commission (term expires Dec 31, 2027)
• Proclamation recognizing Dec 1, 2024 as World AIDS Day

Saginaw Historic District Commission

The Saginaw Historic District Commission cancelled its November 21, 2024 regular meeting and has not rescheduled it. The cancellation was posted by City Staff, Robert Gollin.

• Meeting cancelled and not rescheduled
• Cancellation posted by Robert Gollin, City Staff

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission

The commission will meet to approve October 16, 2024 minutes and receive reports from the treasurer and various committees. Discussions include regional regranting, youth outreach, and holiday events.

• MACC Regional Regranting Program report
• Art @ the Andersen report
• Youth Outreach report
• Hollyday Art Mart report
• Holidays in the Heart of the City report

Human Planning Commission Meetings

The Saginaw City Human Planning Commission will hold an ESG interview session covering several local service providers. The schedule lists interview times for organizations such as Saginaw Catholic MS Mustard Seed Shelter, United Way of Saginaw, and the Underground Railroad Violence Shelter. No formal decisions or policy actions are on the agenda. The meeting will adjourn after remarks and closing comments.

• ESG interview schedule with Saginaw Catholic MS Mustard Seed Shelter (5:30)
• ESG interview schedule with United Way of Saginaw HMIS (5:45)
• ESG interview schedule with United Way of Saginaw Homeless Prevention (6:00)
• ESG interview schedule with RCO Emergency Shelter (6:15)
• ESG interview schedule with Underground Railroad Violence Shelter (6:45)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate for 505 Millard Street. The body is also considering several city department contracts, budget amendments, and a street renaming ordinance.

• Public hearing and resolution for Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate at 505 Millard Street
• Ordinance to rename Symphony Lane to Henry Marsh Plaza
• $122,200 agreement with A Investigations LLC for environmental investigation and blight remediation
• $586,839.91 grant from Michigan Department of Environmental, Great Lakes and Energy for Public Services
• Purchase of $41,809 for snowplow blades and guards from Valk Manufacturing, Co., Truck and Trailer Specialties and Winter Equipment, Co.

Saginaw Economic Development Corporation

The Saginaw Economic Development Corporation will review financial statements for September and October. The body is considering a proposal from Loan #00026 and a contract with Executive Business Solutions LLC.

• Proposal from Loan #00026
• Contract with Executive Business Solutions LLC
• Resolution appointing persons to sign contracts
• Financial statements for September and October

Saginaw Riverfront Development Commission

The commission will vote to approve the September 10 and October 8, 2024 meeting minutes. It will discuss several ongoing projects, including the Riverfront Gateway and the Saginaw Valley Rail Trial. The body will also decide on the 2025 meeting schedule, a marker for Les Tincknell, and confirm there will be no meeting in December. The meeting concludes with an adjournment.

• Approve September 10 and October 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve the 2025 Meeting Schedule
• Approve marker for Les Tincknell
• Confirm no meeting in December
• Reports on SVRC Enhancement Project (Riverfront Gateway) and Saginaw Valley Rail Trial

Board of Appeals on Zoning

The Saginaw County Board of Appeals on Zoning will hold a public hearing on case #J24-2806 BAZ. The hearing will consider a property line setback variance affecting 1419 Davenport Avenue, 1414 State Street, and 1418 State Street. The board will decide whether to grant the variance.

• Public hearing – case #J24-2806 BAZ: property line setback variance for 1419 Davenport Ave, 1414 State St, and 1418 State St

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on establishing an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District at 505 Millard Street. The body will also consider several department purchases and the reappointment of board members.

• Public hearing and resolution to establish an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District at 505 Millard Street
• State of Michigan grant of $122,500 for firefighter turnout gear
• Purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD for $57,766 for Water Treatment
• Software License Agreement with Applied Business Software for $14,400
• Five-year State Trunkline Maintenance Contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation

Saginaw Historic District Commission

The Saginaw Historic District Commission cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for October 24, 2024. No rescheduled date has been set, and therefore no items will be discussed or decided at this time.

Saginaw Downtown Development Authority

The Saginaw Downtown Development Authority will meet on October 22, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. The agenda consists of routine items such as call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, announcements, and adjournment. The only substantive agenda item is a public‑comment presentation by Dylan Hellus, Neighborhood Engagement Specialist for Covenant HealthCare. No decisions or votes are indicated.

• Public comment presentation by Dylan Hellus (Covenant HealthCare)
• Approval of minutes from the September 24, 2024 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for November 26, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.

Saginaw Planning Commission

The Saginaw Planning Commission cancelled its October 22, 2024, regular meeting and has not rescheduled it.

• Meeting cancelled
• No rescheduled date announced

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission

The Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission will consider approval of the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes. The agenda includes reports on the MACC Grant and Regional Regranting Programs, the Fall Show, Hollyday Art Mart, Art @ the Andersen, and Youth and Community Outreach. No other formal actions are listed.

• Approve September 18, 2024 meeting minutes
• Report on MACC Grant and Regional Regranting Programs
• Report on Fall Show
• Report on Hollyday Art Mart
• Report on Art @ the Andersen

Human Planning Commission Meetings

The Human Planning Commission will consider the applications it has received and note the scheduled ESG interview on November 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. No other actions are listed for this meeting.

• Applications Received
• ESG Interviews scheduled for November 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Citizens-Police Advisory Commission

The commission will meet to review police department updates and incident reports. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from August 20, 2024.

• Approval of August 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Police Department updates
• Incident review
• Recommendations on policies, practices, and compliance

City Council

The Saginaw City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes multiple grant acceptances, large equipment purchases, and ordinance actions. Key items are a $448,723 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for the Police Department, a $467,350 purchase of a front loader for the Streets Division, and the creation of the Roethke Homes Historic District. The council will also approve a sale of property at 622 Ortman Street and a cost agreement for reconstruction of eastbound Highway M-58.

• Approve $448,723 OVW grant for the Police Department (U.S. Department of Justice)
• Approve $467,350 purchase of a 2025 McNeilus Atlantic 40‑yard Front Loader for the Streets Division
• Approve $45,000 purchase of a standby emergency generator for Fire Department Station No. 2
• Approve sale of 622 Ortman Street to B & P Littleford for $15,000
• Adopt ordinance creating the Roethke Homes Historic District

Saginaw Economic Development Corporation

The Saginaw Economic Development Corporation announced that its regular meeting scheduled for October 10, 2024 has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. No agenda items were presented. Residents are directed to contact the city clerk for accommodation requests.

Saginaw Riverfront Development Commission

The commission will meet to approve September minutes and receive reports on several riverfront initiatives. The session includes updates on the Riverfront Gateway and the Saginaw Valley Rail Trial.

• SVRC Enhancement Project (Riverfront Gateway)
• Saginaw Valley Rail Trial (SVRT) on the Saginaw River Headwaters Rec Area
• Riverfront Loop report
• Beautification Day report
• Marker for Les Tincknell

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority meeting scheduled for October 8, 2024 was cancelled. No new meeting date has been set. Consequently, no decisions, proposals, or public hearings are on the agenda.

Board of Appeals on Zoning

The Board of Appeals on Zoning will meet to review a request for a property line setback variance. This variance would allow for the construction of a shared garage serving two addresses.

• Public Hearing Case #J24-2801: property line setback variance for shared garage at 1440 Acacia Street and 1446 Acacia Street

Saginaw Historic District Commission

The Saginaw Historic District Commission will meet to discuss new business regarding properties at 1019 and 1027 N Michigan Ave. The body will also review its 2024 goals.

• New business: J24-2804 - 1019 and 1027 N Michigan Ave
• Old business: 2024 Goals

Saginaw Downtown Development Authority

The Saginaw Downtown Development Authority will meet to vote on special event and façade grant applications. The body will also receive an update regarding the DDA TIF Plan Reset.

• Approval of DDA Special Event Grant Applications
• Approval of DDA Façade Grant Applications
• Update on DDA TIF Plan Reset

Saginaw Planning Commission

The Saginaw Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed renaming of Symphony Lane to Henry Marsh Plaza. It will also conduct a site plan review for the Food Club project located at 310 Meridith. The meeting includes standard agenda items such as approval of minutes and the agenda.

• Public hearing – renaming Symphony Lane to Henry Marsh Plaza
• Site plan review (J24-2795) – Food Club at 310 Meridith
• Approval of minutes from June 25, 2024
• Approval of agenda

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a performance evaluation report and a property transfer agreement with Richland Township. The body is also deciding on numerous federal housing grants and various public works contracts.

• Beneficiary agreement with Great Lakes Bay Health for $5,000,000 for the Behavioral Health Clinic Project
• Community Development Block Grant Agreement for $2,049,100
• Purchase with Corby Energy Service, Inc. for $2,000,000 for FY 2025 for storage tank and piping inspection/repair
• Purchase with Fishbeck for $844,800 for Water Treatment Plant professional consulting services
• Contract with Rohde Brothers Excavating, Inc. for $242,876 for the Railroad Crossing Removal Project

Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission

The Saginaw Arts & Enrichment Commission will meet to approve the minutes from their June 19, 2024 meeting and receive committee reports regarding grant programs and art shows.

• Approve June 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• Nominating Committee report
• MACC Grant Program report
• Art @ the Andersen report
• Fall Show report

Human Planning Commission Meetings

The Saginaw City Human Planning Commission will hold a public hearing for the September 20, 2024, City Council meeting. The agenda includes a summary of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Community Development Activities and the opening of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 application season.

• Public hearing for September 20, 2024, City Council meeting
• Summary of FY2023-24 Community Development Activities
• Opening of FY2025-26 application season

Saginaw Economic Development Corporation

The Saginaw Economic Development Corporation will hold roll call, accept public comments, and consider approval of minutes. The board will hear the loan officer's report and review August financial statements. Items include a write‑off for Mobile Kutz and moving several existing loans to bad‑debt status. Unfinished and new business will also be addressed before adjournment.

• Write‑off Mobile Kutz
• Move loan for Saginaw Plastics to bad debt
• Move loan for Kimberly Maternity to bad debt
• Move loan for Sabai Sabai Thai to bad debt
• Move loan for Leadership That Delivers to bad debt

Saginaw Riverfront Development Commission

The Saginaw Riverfront Development Commission will consider approval of the June 11, 2024 meeting minutes and discuss several ongoing riverfront initiatives, including the SVRC Enhancement Project (Riverfront Gateway), the Saginaw Valley Rail Trial, the Riverfront Loop, and a marker for Les Tincknell.

• Approve the June 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• SVRC Enhancement Project, a.k.a. the “Riverfront Gateway”
• Saginaw Valley Rail Trial (SVRT) on the Saginaw River Headwaters Rec Area
• Riverfront Loop
• Marker for Les Tincknell

City Council

The Saginaw City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes several large contracts and memoranda of agreement, notably a $1,307,000 contract with John E. Green Company for the Gratiot Road Booster Station Improvements. The council will also consider a $910,000 MoU with Victorious Community Development and a $700,000 MoU with the Healing Engagement Love Presence Community Violence Intervention Program for the Police Department. Ordinance actions include creating the Roethke Homes Historic District and adopting zoning amendments for short‑term rentals. A resolution authorizing alcohol sales at a community event will also be adopted.

• Approve $1,307,000 contract with John E. Green Company for Gratiot Road Booster Station Improvements (Water and Wastewater Treatment Services Department)
• Approve $910,000 Memorandum of Agreement with Victorious Community Development for the Police Department
• Approve $700,000 Memorandum of Agreement with Healing Engagement Love Presence Community Violence Intervention Program for the Police Department
• Approve $813,935 contract with Lois Kay Contracting for the 2024 Mill and Resurface project (Public Services Department, Engineering Division)
• Adopt ordinance to create the Roethke Homes Historic District (O‑204) in the City Code

Board of Appeals on Zoning

The regular meeting of the Saginaw Board of Appeals on Zoning scheduled for September 4, 2024, has been cancelled. The notice states the meeting will not be rescheduled at this time.

Saginaw Downtown Development Authority

The Saginaw Downtown Development Authority cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for August 27, 2024. The notice states the meeting will not be rescheduled at this time.

Saginaw Planning Commission

The Saginaw Planning Commission announced that its regular meeting scheduled for August 27, 2024 has been cancelled. No reschedule date has been set. No agenda items were presented.

City Council

The Saginaw City Council will consider a large consent agenda of equipment purchases for public safety and water services, and will introduce an ordinance to regulate short-term rentals.

• Approve lease for copiers and scanner for $36,570.60
• Approve purchase of tactical equipment for $49,551
• Approve purchase of 2024 Freightliner truck for $101,367
• Approve contract for Gratiot Road Booster Station Improvements for $1,307,000
• Introduce ordinance to regulate short-term rentals

Saginaw Historic District Commission

The Saginaw Historic District Commission will approve minutes from the June 23, 2024 meeting and adopt the agenda. Public comment will be heard. The commission will discuss the Cass Street Paving Project as new business and provide updates on 108 N Niagara and the 2024 Goals as old business.

• Cass Street Paving Project (new business)
• 108 N Niagara Update (old business)
• 2024 Goals discussion (old business)
• Approval of minutes from June 23, 2024
• Approval of agenda

Citizens-Police Advisory Commission

The commission will meet to review police department updates and incident reports. The body is also scheduled to approve minutes from the April 16, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of April 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Police Department Updates
• Incident Review
• Recommendations on policies, practices, and compliance

City Council

The Saginaw City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals of minutes, appointments, and numerous purchases and grants. A major item is a $1,367,400 professional services agreement with SCAPE Landscape Architecture for Riverfront Park improvements tied to the Medical Diamond Development. Additional items include grant agreements for the Police Department, a child‑victim support grant, and several service contracts. The council will also adopt resolutions for Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates and authorize alcohol sales at a community event.

• Approve $1,367,400 design contract with SCAPE Landscape Architecture for Riverfront Park improvements (Medical Diamond Development)
• Approve $2,030,266 Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund grant for Police Department and FY 2025 budget adjustment
• Approve $5,166 DOJ Child Victims and Witnesses Support Materials grant and purchase of related booklets for Police Department
• Approve $50,000 annual Grass Cutting Services Agreement with Saginaw County Land Bank Authority (2024‑2027)
• Adopt Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificates for 1407 N. Fayette St and 1413 N. Fayette St

Saginaw Economic Development Corporation

The Saginaw Economic Development Corporation cancelled its August 8, 2024 regular meeting and will not reschedule it.

• Meeting cancelled
• No reschedule planned

Board of Appeals on Zoning

The Saginaw Board of Appeals on Zoning has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for August 7, 2024. The meeting will not be rescheduled at this time.

Saginaw Historic District Commission

The Saginoy Historic District Commission announced that its regular meeting scheduled for July 25, 2024 has been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. No agenda items were presented.

Saginaw Historic District Commission

The Saginaw Planning Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for July 23, 2024. The meeting will not be rescheduled at this time.

Saginaw Economic Development Corporation

The meeting includes the approval of unapproved minutes from May 9 and May 13, 2024. The board will also receive loan officer reports regarding May and June financial statements.

• Approval of unapproved minutes from 5/9/24 and 5/13/24
• Loan officers report on May financial statements
• Loan officers report on June financial statements