St. Clair Shores
Upcoming
Historical Commission
The July 7 and August 4, 2026, Historical Commission meetings have been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 1, 2026, in the Jefferson Conference Room at City Hall.
Water Resources
The Water Resources Development & Advisory Board will hold public hearings and consider approval of two canal cases involving seawall replacement and fill at specific addresses in St. Clair Shores. The board may also approve meeting minutes and hear audience comments.
- Canal Case #15-2026: Remove/replace 10 spring pilings, install 93 ft of seawall, backfill with 31 cubic yards of clean fill at 22600 Lakecrest.
- Canal Case #16-2026: Install 37 ft of new seawall, place 158 cubic yards of clean fill in 351 sq ft boatwell at 23269 Liberty.
Historical Commission
The St. Clair Shores Historical Commission has cancelled its July 7 and August 4, 2026 meetings. The next meeting will be September 1, 2026 in the Jefferson Conference Room at City Hall. This notice is purely procedural with no other agenda items.
- July 7 and August 4, 2026 meetings cancelled
Last 30 days
Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA)
The July 2, 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting has been cancelled due to a staff issue. Two cases (15-2026 and 16-2026) at 22621 and 22335 Harper Avenue are rescheduled to the August 6, 2026 meeting.
- Case #15-2026 at 22621 Harper Avenue postponed to August 6
- Case #16-2026 at 22335 Harper Avenue postponed to August 6
Sign Arb
The Sign Arbitration Committee will review a request from Dagher Signs & Graphics for a pole sign at 22601 9 Mile Rd. The sign was previously denied because it must be at least 60 feet from the road's centerline. The committee will decide whether to approve the placement or require it to be moved farther north on the property. The meeting also includes routine minutes approval and public comment.
- Pole sign request for 22601 9 Mile Rd (previously denied, requires 60-foot setback from road centerline)
- Approval of May 28, 2026 meeting minutes
- Public audience participation period
The Sign Arbitration Board approved a request to place a pole sign closer to the road than typically allowed. The sign is permitted to be located 51 feet from the centerline of 9 Mile Rd.
- Approved pole sign variance for MKG 9 Mile LLC at 22601 9 Mile Rd (All-0)
- Approved May 28, 2026 meeting minutes (All-0)
Police & Fire Pension/Health Care Trust
The Police & Fire Pension Board and the Retiree Health Care Trust Board will meet to approve consulting invoices and review fund distributions. The Pension Board will specifically address eligible rollover distributions and excess earnings for the 2026/27 fiscal year.
- Payment of $5,980.42 to Graystone Consulting (Pension Board)
- Payment of $1,363.14 to Graystone Consulting (Health Care Trust)
- Review of FY 26/27 Excess Earnings Distribution
- Eligible Rollover Distributions memo regarding Tom Michaud
- EDRO Certification for David Ealy
Planning Commission
The St. Clair Shores Planning Commission will review a request to rezone two parcels near Harper and Blackburn from local business and residential districts to a general business district. Commissioners will also consider a special land use and site plan approval for a proposed drive-thru restaurant at the site. The meeting includes standard procedural items like minutes approval and staff reports.
- Rezoning parcels at 24300 Harper and 21501 Blackburn from B-1/RA-1 to B-3 zoning
- Special land use request for a drive-thru restaurant at the same locations
- Site plan approval for a counter-service restaurant with drive-thru access
- Approval of April 14, 2026 meeting minutes
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on a request to rezone two properties for a Culvers restaurant with a drive-thru. Staff recommended approval, citing compatibility with the master plan and surrounding zoning, while residents raised concerns about traffic, noise, and property values.
- Held public hearing on rezoning request for Culvers (Case PPC26009)
- Staff recommended approval of rezoning from B-1 to B-3 and RA-1 to B-3
- Commissioners discussed traffic, parking, and property values
- No vote tally recorded in the provided text
Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions
The Council Sub Committee on Boards, Commissions and Commissions is meeting to fill vacancies through interviews and new applications, discuss resignations, and review the Boards and Commissions Ordinance. Public comments and audience participation are also on the agenda.
- Interview of one candidate for a board or commission seat
- Two resignations accepted
- Two new applicants to be reviewed
- Discussion of Boards and Commissions Ordinance
- Review of current vacancies and potential reappointments
Tax Increment Finance Authority (TIFA)
The St. Clair Shores Tax Increment Finance Authority will review the Jefferson Streetscape Design Concept and approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget, which includes a $150,000 allocation for Nautical Mile Merchant marketing.
- Jefferson Streetscape Design Concept
- Approval of FY 26/27 budget
- $150,000 for Nautical Mile Merchant marketing
- Nautical Mile Merchant updates
- Construction update
Senior Advisory Committee
This meeting of the St. Clair Shores Senior Advisory Committee covers routine items: approval of prior minutes, liaison and coordinator reports, and old/new business. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
The committee approved the April meeting minutes and established a new subcommittee to develop promotional flyers. Members also discussed upcoming senior center programming and city construction updates.
- Approved absent members (unanimous)
- Approved April 16, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Formed flyer development subcommittee consisting of Carol Kapusnak, Maureen Chabot, and Kathleen Rubino
Library Board
The board will review the May budget report and investment statements from Raymond James. Additionally, they are scheduled to consider an update to the lost and damaged invoices process.
- Update to Lost and Damaged Invoices
Brownfield
The TIFA and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will hold back-to-back meetings. The TIFA agenda includes discussion of the Jefferson Streetscape Design Concept, Nautical Mile merchant updates, and construction updates. The Brownfield Authority will consider its proposed FY 26/27 budget.
- Jefferson Streetscape Design Concept discussion
- Nautical Mile merchant updates
- Construction update on previous projects
- Proposed FY 26/27 Budget for Brownfield Authority
General Employees Pension Board
The board is reviewing several employee retirements and investment performance reports. Members will also discuss potential excess earnings and supplemental benefit distributions for retirees.
- Retirement application for Kimberly Cameron
- Final retirement calculations for Michael Gilmore
- Excess Earnings Distribution for retirees below poverty line
- Optional Supplemental Benefit Distribution
- Investment performance review by Mariner
City Council
The City Council will consider awarding a $1.48 million contract to V.I.L. Construction for the Alexander Street sewer separation project, replacing a non-responsive low bidder. The meeting also includes public hearings on street vacations and budget amendments.
- Award contract for Alexander Street sewer separation project ($1,480,861.87)
- Public hearing to vacate Park Court between Ardmore Park and Louise Street
- Public hearing to vacate portion of Hughes Street south of Hazelwood
- Approve FY 25/26 Budget Amendments
- Approve Social District Age Restrictions
The City Council approved social district age restrictions with a 5-2 vote. They awarded the Alexander Sewer Separation Project contract, tabled the Sunnydale Relief Sewer Project and a street vacation, and approved a liquor license transfer. Several other contracts and amendments were passed, and the council held a closed session to approve a contract and fee sharing arrangement.
- Approved Alexander Sewer Separation Project contract (7-0)
- Tabled Sunnydale Relief Sewer Project (7-0)
- Approved liquor license transfer to Jukebox Charlies LLC (7-0)
- Tabled vacation of Park Court (7-0)
- Approved vacation of portion of Hughes Street (7-0)
- Approved FY 25/26 Budget Amendments (7-0)
- Approved Social District Age Restrictions (5-2)
- Approved closed session contract and fee sharing arrangement (7-0)
Cultural Committee
This is a regular meeting of the St. Clair Shores Cultural Committee. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, financial report, and public comment, but no specific old or new business items are listed.
Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
The DDA voted to recommend that City Council impose age restrictions at the Social District: family time 5-7 pm, then 17 and under must be accompanied. Also approved $3,250 for tree lighting and a 10-week trash pickup contract.
- Recommended age restrictions for Social District (passed)
- Approved $3,250 tree lighting contract with Landscape Services, Inc. (passed)
- Approved 10-week trash pickup contract in downtown district (passed)
- Excused absent members Kinne and Harden (passed)
- Approved May 13, 2026 meeting minutes (passed)
- Agreed to revisit string lights and explore flower pots and boulder seating
Bldg/Prop Mnt.
The Board granted a variance to allow two air conditioners at 22520 Ardmore Park Drive, one on the side and one in an alcove in front of the house, with the front unit to be screened by shrubbery. The motion passed unanimously. The Board also approved the minutes from March 10, 2026, and acknowledged the impending resignation of member Dennis DeWulf.
- Granted variance for air conditioner placement at 22520 Ardmore Park Drive, with screening requirement (5-0)
- Approved minutes from March 10, 2026 (5-0)