Tecumseh, MI

Regular City Council

The Tecumseh City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:30 PM at City Hall. The agenda includes two proposed temporary moratoriums — one on data center permit applications and one on solar, wind, and battery storage permit applications — plus a second reading and adoption of an ordinance updating the city's purchasing and procurement rules. Council will also consider the October 5 list of bills, first-quarter budget amendments, a Brown Street resurfacing project, and setting a public hearing date for a commercial rehabilitation exemption for Ensemble Holdings LLC.

• Resolution #16-26: temporary moratorium on data center permit applications
• Resolution #17-26: temporary moratorium on solar energy, wind energy, and battery storage permit applications
• Second reading and adoption of Ordinance #O-07-26 amending Chapter 2, Article IV on purchasing, procurement, and contracting
• Cold mill and resurface Brown St. from N. Union St. to near Brook St.
• Set public hearing date for a Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption for Ensemble Holdings LLC

Parks Advisory Board

Downtown Development Authority

The Tecumseh Downtown Development Authority meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM at City Hall. New business includes two 2027 sponsorship requests — the Tecumseh Community MLK Spirit Award (ARF-26-291) and the ICE Sculpture Festival (ARF-26-290) — plus marketing and economic development updates. The board will also vote on its agenda, the September 10, 2026 minutes, and a list of bills, and receive the treasurer's financial report for the period ending September 30, 2026. The attached September 10 minutes show the board approved a website redesign RFP and a $1,328 Farmers Market Manager Services bill, 8-0.

• Sponsorship request: Tecumseh Community MLK Spirit Award 2027 (ARF-26-291)
• Sponsorship request: ICE Sculpture Festival 2027 (ARF-26-290)
• List of Bills and Financial Report for period ending 9.30.2026
• Economic development updates: Christmas Tree Presents, JPR Update, mural at The Market on Evans, Website RFP, Farmers Market update
• Marketing updates from Rhonda Nowak: Gather and Give Back, Awesome Mitten

KRTA

Planning Commission

Regular City Council

Local Development Finance Authority of the Cities of Adrian and Tecumseh

Zoning Board of Appeals

Regular City Council

Downtown Development Authority

Regular City Council

Employees Retirement Board

Zoning Board of Appeals

Historic Preservation Commission

Regular City Council

Planning Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Downtown Development Authority

Regular City Council

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority

Employees Retirement Board

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority

Employees Retirement Board

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority

Employees Retirement Board

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority

Downtown Development Authority

Employees Retirement Board

Downtown Development Authority

"SPECIAL MEETING: Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a request from James Anderson, owner of the landmark home at 405 N Union St, to install new windows. The commission previously asked for additional quotes, which the owner has now obtained. The commission will follow state recommendations for rehabilitating historic structures.

• Discussion of window replacement at 405 N Union St (landmark home)
• Owner James Anderson obtained new quotes after commission request
• Commission to follow state guidelines for historic rehabilitation
• Application ARF-26-279 reviewed

Regular City Council

The Tecumseh City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the completed CDBG Housing Improving Local Livability (CHILL) grant, which funded improvements to five homes. The council will also consider a first reading of an ordinance to modernize purchasing and procurement procedures, and a resolution delegating authority to the city manager for temporary street closures. Consent agenda items include routine reports and minutes.

• Public hearing on CHILL grant closeout: $160,000 allotted, $104,223 used for five homes
• First reading: ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article IV on purchasing, procurement, contracting
• Resolution #15-26: delegating authority to city manager for temporary street closures
• List of bills to be paid (September 21, 2026)
• TCA 2026-2027 National Touring Season presentation

Historic Preservation Commission

"CANCELED" Zoning Board of Appeals

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority is considering a request to issue a proposal for a new website to replace the current custom platform. The goal is to implement a manageable system that allows staff to perform routine updates and better highlight local events. The meeting also includes updates on the mural project, Northeast parking, and the Farmers Market.

• Request for Proposals: Downtown Tecumseh Website Redesign, Development, Hosting & Management
• Mural Project Update
• Northeast Parking Update
• Tecumseh Farmer's Market Update
• Michigan Main Street sub-committee updates

"CANCELED" Planning Commission

Regular City Council

The Tecumseh City Council is meeting to consider several routine and new business items, including a consent agenda with a lot split, and new business covering bill payments, equipment purchases, a service agreement, a zoning ordinance amendment, and special event requests. The meeting will also include public comment periods.

• Lot split of Parcel # XT0-128-3300-00 owned by Tecumseh Public Schools to create a new parcel for sale to Alfred J & Joan C Brown
• Purchase of John Deere 1M25 compact utility tractor for Department of Public Works
• Upfit of new 2026 Dodge Durango Patrol Vehicle
• Jones Petrie Rafinski (JPR) General Services Agreement
• 2nd Reading of Ordinance #06-26 amending Zoning Sections 98-70 and 98-163

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Tecumseh Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider Appeal #3-2026, a dimensional variance request for a 6-foot privacy fence at 718 Pierce Ct. The property owner seeks to replace a deteriorated fence around an in-ground pool, but the property has three front yards where fences are limited to 3 feet. Staff recommends approval, citing pool safety requirements and unique property circumstances.

• Public hearing for dimensional variance for 6' privacy fence at 718 Pierce Ct
• Appeal #3-2026: variance request to exceed 3' front yard fence height limit (Section 98-195)
• Pool safety requires 6' fence per Section 98-106(e)
• Approval of August 26, 2026 agenda and March 17, 2026 minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will consider a request from James Anderson at 405 N Union St, a designated Landmark, to install new white vinyl windows with muntins while keeping existing wood trim. Staff recommend following historic rehabilitation guidelines. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from May 20, 2026.

• 405 N Union St: Landmark home window replacement request (ARF-26-260)
• Approval of May 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items

Employees Retirement Board

The Employees Retirement Board will review and accept the quarterly investment performance report for the period ending June 30, 2026, including market value and asset allocation as of August 6, 2026. The board will also confirm the election of Gabe Lopez as the employee representative, filling a vacant position. Other business includes approval of the agenda, minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting, and a revenue and expenditure report for the quarter ending June 30, 2026.

• Quarterly Performance Review of Investments ending June 30, 2026, with market value and asset allocation as of August 6, 2026
• Election of Gabe Lopez to fill vacant employee representative position on the board
• Revenue and Expenditure Report for quarter ending June 30, 2026
• Approval of May 19, 2026 meeting minutes
• Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items

Regular City Council

The Tecumseh City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 17, 2026, covering routine consent items (minutes, treasurer's and budget reports, police/fire reports) and new business. Key actions include approving the August 2026 list of bills, extending the School Resource Officer agreement, and holding a first reading of an ordinance to allow clinical, medical, and dental uses in the D2 district. The city manager's report also covers election results and departmental updates.

• First reading of Ordinance #O-06-26 to include clinical medical dental uses in D2 district
• School Resource Officer Agreement Extension (1st Amendment)
• August 17, 2026 List of Bills to be Paid
• Monthly reports: Treasurer, Budget, Police, Fire
• City Manager's report: election certification, promotions, park events

Downtown Development Authority

The Tecumseh Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve bills and financial reports, reappoint a board member, and discuss several downtown projects. Key items include selecting a mural artist for 213 N. Evans Street, reviewing a downtown site plan design review program, and receiving updates on events, the farmers market, and Michigan Main Street initiatives.

• Reappointment of Doug Bird to DDA term ending August 1, 2030
• Mural artist selection for 213 N. Evans Street
• Downtown Site Plan Design Review Program with Jones Petrie Rafinski (JPR)
• List of Bills for approval (total $73,582.00)
• Financial reports for DDA Public Art Fund ($48,528.04) and Tecumseh DDA Fund ($418,618.18)

Planning Commission

The Tecumseh Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider several items, including a text amendment to allow medical and dental clinics in the D2 Edge district, a special land use request for a 30,000-gallon propane tank at 100 E Russell Rd, and a final site plan for a PUD at 401 N Van Buren. The commission will also review and potentially approve meeting minutes and appoint commissioners to the CIP board.

• Public hearing on text amendment to permit medical and dental clinics in D2 Edge (Sec. 98-70, 98-163)
• Public hearing on special land use for 30,000-gallon propane tank at 100 E Russell Rd (Avery/Coyne Oil)
• Special land use and site plan approval for 100 E Russell Rd, including outdoor storage and screening
• Final site plan for PUD at 401 N Van Buren (Patterson)
• Appointment of commissioners to serve on CIP board

Regular City Council

The City Council will review a list of bills for payment and a request to purchase a Z950M ZTRAC zero turn mower. The body will also consider the reappointment of two members to city boards and authorities.

• Authorization to purchase a Z950M ZTRAC zero turn mower
• Re-appointment of Rick Ruhl to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Re-appointment of Sarah Gilmore to the Kiwanis Regional Trail Authority
• Approval of August 3, 2026 List of Bills to be Paid totaling $282,052.14

CANCELED - Zoning Board of Appeals

Regular City Council

The Tecumseh City Council will review routine consent agenda items and approve the July 20 list of bills. It will receive an update on the Russell Road water main extension and consider authorizing the City Manager to sign the CLEMIS Interlocal Agreement. Several zoning ordinances—including one on adult regulated businesses, accessory dwelling units, and apartment square footages—will receive a second reading and possible adoption. A development extension request for 796 Campus Parkway will also be discussed.

• Second reading and possible adoption of Ordinance #O-04-26 – Adult Regulated Businesses (zoning amendment)
• Authorization for the City Manager to sign the CLEMIS Interlocal Agreement
• Update on Russell Rd water main extension project
• Development Extension Request for 796 Campus Parkway
• Second reading and possible adoption of Ordinance #O-05-26 – Accessory Dwelling Units

Local Development Finance Authority of the Cities of Adrian and Tecumseh

The Local Development Finance Authority of the Cities of Adrian and Tecumseh will consider revising eligible TIF sites, including properties on Enterprise Drive and W. Beecher. The board will also elect officers for FY 2026-2027, discuss SmartZone future priorities, and review an annual marketing contract with Artonic. Financial reports and the quarterly/annual report from Launch Lenawee are also on the agenda.

• Revision to eligible TIF sites for Adrian: 1456-1446-1440-1470 Enterprise Drive, 1610 W Beecher, 1900 W. Beecher
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for FY 2026-2027
• Annual contract with Artonic for content creation and online marketing
• Quarterly and annual report from Launch Lenawee
• FY 2026 final financial reports and FY 2027 preliminary reports

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the former Patterson School property. The project involves converting the existing school building into apartment units and constructing new single-family homes and townhomes on the grounds.

• Public hearing for PUD at 401 N Van Buren St
• Proposed adaptive reuse of Patterson School into residential flats
• Proposed construction of single-family homes and townhomes

KRTA

The Kiwanis Regional Trail Authority will discuss a new website design and monitoring proposal from ImInBiz, Inc. It will also receive a financial report for the period ending June 30, 2026 and hear updates on existing trail maintenance and the S. Main Street tunnel/M-52 closure. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session.

• Proposal from ImInBiz, Inc. for website design and monitoring
• Treasurer's financial report for the period ending 6/30/26
• Updates on maintenance of the existing trail
• Update on S. Main Street tunnel / M-52 closure
• Next meeting scheduled for October 13, 2026

Parks Advisory Board

Election Commission

The Election Commission will meet to finalize preparations for upcoming elections. The body will review and approve official ballots and appoint election inspectors.

• Approval of official ballots
• Appointment of election inspectors
• Public accuracy testing for the ICP and VAT equipment

Downtown Development Authority

The Tecumseh Downtown Development Authority will discuss funding for the Market on Evans Mural Project and NE Parking Lot Streetscape Project, approve an exception to competitive bidding for a website upgrade, and consider a sponsorship request for the Appleumpkin Festival.

• Request to reserve FY 2025-2026 funding for Market on Evans Mural and NE Parking Lot Streetscape
• Request to approve exception to competitive bidding for Downtown Tecumseh Website Upgrade
• Sponsorship request for Appleumpkin Festival 2026
• Tabled discussion on Mural Project Proposals at 213 N. Evans Street
• Approval of June 11, 2026 meeting minutes

SPECIAL MEETING - Regular City Council

The City Council will review a special event application submitted by Blue Steel Automotive. The request is for an annual car show scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026.

• Special Event Application for the Annual Car Show on July 11, 2026
• Street closure request for the 'showtimecarshow' from 11am to 8pm
• Request for use of City event trailer and supplies with a $500 deposit
• Application fees totaling $35 ($25 special event fee and $10 street closure fee)
• Required $100 cleanup deposit

Regular City Council

The council will consider consent agenda items including a lot split, and will discuss new business: approving bills, purchasing two salt boxes, confirming a building official appointment, and holding first readings of four ordinances on vegetation, apartment square footages, adult regulated businesses, and accessory dwelling units. A special event request for Sun and Sand 2026 is also on the agenda.

• Lot split of parcel XT0-400-0101-00 to create lot at 600 Brook Street
• Purchase of two salt boxes from Kalida Truck Equipment
• Confirmation of Daniel Black as Building Official and Zoning Administrator
• First reading of Ordinance O-05-26 on accessory dwelling units
• First reading of Ordinance O-04-26 on adult regulated businesses

CANCELED - Zoning Board of Appeals

CANCELED - Historic Preservation Commission

CANCELED - Historic Preservation Commission

Regular City Council

The City Council will review several text amendments to the city code regarding adult businesses, apartment floor areas, and accessory dwelling units. The body will also vote on budget amendments and the purchase of a new police patrol vehicle.

• Purchase of a new Police Department patrol vehicle
• Text amendments for Adult Regulated Businesses (Chapter 98)
• Text amendments for Apartment Floor Areas and Accessory Dwelling Units
• Resolution opposing state property tax cut bills (HB 5872-5880)
• Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fourth Quarter Budget Amendments

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will hear an economic development update on the Lone Oak housing project, including state approval status. They will also appoint officers for the coming year. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment periods.

• Economic Development Update: State Approval for Lone Oak
• Appointment of Officers - Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary/Treasurer
• Approval of the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Staff Training and Annual Reporting

Downtown Development Authority

The Downtown Development Authority will elect a slate of officers for upcoming terms. They will also discuss and potentially decide on mural project proposals for 213 N. Evans Street. The meeting includes approval of bills and financial reports, and updates on events, Michigan Main Street, and economic development.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Tabled discussion and decision on mural project proposals for 213 N. Evans Street
• Approval of list of bills (multiple vendors, e.g., Carpenter Farms $1,012, CrystalClean Houses $479.07)
• Acceptance of financial report for period ending May 31, 2026
• Updates on Farmers Market, Michigan Main Street, and economic development