Lansing, MI

Committee on City Operations

The Committee on City Operations will consider resolutions regarding a fireworks license and community funding. Members will also discuss a noise permit for street work and the renaming of E. Cesar E. Chavez Avenue.

• Fireworks Display License for ACE Pyro, LLC for the Silver Bells Celebration
• Community Funding Application for Remnant International Ministries Gobble Wobble Thanksgiving Basket Drive
• Noise Special Permit for Michigan Paving and Materials for Kalamazoo St. curb, gutter, sidewalk, and pavement work
• Discussion on renaming E. Cesar E. Chavez Avenue

Committee of the Whole

City Council

Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority

Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board

Committee on Development & Planning

Arts and Cultural Commission

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board

Public Media Authority

Public Media Authority

Committee on Ways and Means

Committee on Public Safety

Lansing Economic Development Corp LEDC

Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority LBRA

City Council

Committee of the Whole

Board of Ethics

Committee on City Operations

Board of Fire Commissioners

Lansing Park Board

Downtown Lansing Inc. (Principal Shopping District)

City Council

Committee of the Whole

Committee on Development & Planning

Joint Retirement Board of Trustee

Board of Police Commissioners

Employees' Retirement System

Board of Water and Light

Police & Fire Retirement System

Lansing Park Board

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Committee on Public Safety

Committee on Ways and Means

Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority

Committee on City Operations

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board

Public Media Authority

Public Media Authority

Committee on Ways and Means

Committee on Public Safety

Lansing Economic Development Corp LEDC

Lansing Brownfield Redevelopment Authority LBRA

Committee of the Whole

Committee on Development & Planning

Arts and Cultural Commission

City Council

Board of Ethics

Lansing Park Board

Board of Fire Commissioners

Lansing Park Board

Board of Review

Committee on City Operations

Committee of the Whole

City Council

Board of Police Commissioners

Employees' Retirement System

Police & Fire Retirement System

Committee on Ways and Means

Committee on Public Safety

Committee on Development & Planning

Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority

Committee on City Operations

Arts and Cultural Commission

Public Media Authority

Public Media Authority

Lansing Park Board

Board of Public Service

Downtown Lansing Inc. (Principal Shopping District)

Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority

Arts and Cultural Commission

Public Media Authority

Lansing Park Board

Board of Public Service

Downtown Lansing Inc. (Principal Shopping District)

Arts and Cultural Commission

Public Media Authority

Lansing Park Board

Board of Public Service

Arts and Cultural Commission

Public Media Authority

Board of Public Service

Lansing Park Board

Arts and Cultural Commission

Lansing Gateway North Grand River Improvement Authority

The Board of Directors will meet to review updates on the Design and CATA projects and ARPA funds. The board is scheduled to take action on a marking RFP recommendation and business grant applications.

• Approval of Marking RFP Recommendation
• Consideration for Business Grant Application
• Update on the Design Project
• Update on the CATA Project
• Update on ARPA Funds

Board of Police Commissioners

The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to review department reports and receive updates from administrative, legal, and human resources officials. The agenda includes reports from various board committees, including budget and recruitment.

• Approval of August 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of August 2026 Department Reports
• Budget Committee report
• Recruitment & Hiring Report
• Citizen Complaint Oversight Committee report

The Lansing Board of Police Commissioners met and approved the meeting agenda, the September 15, 2026 meeting minutes, and the September departmental reports by a 7-0 vote. The board also received administrative, legal, human resources, and investigator reports, along with an educational presentation from HRCS Interim Director Delvata Moses.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved September 15, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved September departmental reports (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 p.m. (7-0)

Police & Fire Retirement System

The Board is meeting to review retirement applications for two individuals and discuss upcoming training conferences. The agenda includes a report on September 2026 retirement allowances totaling $3,532,961.53.

• Retirement applications for William Engelter and Carlyle Schultz
• September 2026 retirement allowances of $3,532,961.53
• Proposed 2027 meeting schedule
• Quarterly cash flow withdrawal for health care
• Updates on MAPERS, NCPERS, and IFEBP conferences

Employees' Retirement System

The board will review membership updates and retirement requests. The meeting includes a report on September 2026 retirement allowances totaling $2,060,164.47.

• Refund request for Tyler Blakey: $13,910.43
• Refund request for Robert Walling: $10,273.54
• Review of 2027 ERS Proposed Meeting Schedule
• Update on MAPERS Fall Conference and IFEBP Conference
• Legal Counsel Report from Attorney Aaron Castle

Committee on Development & Planning

The Committee on Development and Planning will consider three resolutions regarding the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act (OPRA). The committee will also discuss introducing a public hearing to amend regulations for freestanding signs.

• OPRA Certificate for 1204 S. Washington Ave. (Lil Rock Ventures LLC)
• OPRA District for 1515 W. Mt Hope Ave. (TCI Properties LLC)
• OPRA Certificate for 1515 W. Mt Hope Ave. (TCI Properties LLC)
• Proposed amendment to Section 1310.13 regarding Freestanding Signs

The Committee approved three resolutions related to the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Act for properties on S. Washington Ave. and W. Mt. Hope Ave. It also approved a resolution to set a public hearing on amending freestanding sign regulations in Chapter 1310.

• Approved OPRA Certificate for 1204 S. Washington Ave., Lil Rock Ventures LLC (3-0)
• Approved OPRA District for 1515 W. Mt. Hope Ave., TCI Properties LLC (3-0)
• Approved OPRA Certificate for 1515 W. Mt. Hope Ave., TCI Properties LLC (3-0)
• Approved resolution to introduce/set public hearing on amending freestanding sign regulations in Chapter 1310, Section 1310.13 (3-0)
• Approved amended minutes from October 5, 2026 (3-0)

Election Commission

The Lansing Election Commission will meet to conduct a public test of voting equipment for the November 3, 2026 election. The commission will also review minutes from the October 6, 2026 meeting.

• Public test of precinct tabulators
• Public test of early voting tabulator
• Public test of voter assist terminal
• Public test of ballot on demand

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The Board of Directors will meet to discuss updates on corridor art projects, marketing, and ARPA funds. The board will also consider a business grant for The Watering Can.

• Consideration for a business grant for The Watering Can
• Updates on corridor art projects at Amy's Catering, Durant Park, and Traffic Cabinet
• Update on ARPA Funds
• Update on the Marketing Campaign

Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Board (NAB)

The Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Board will meet to discuss new business regarding Police Chief Backus and the NAB Grant Portal. The board will also review new member applications and a September pre-grant kickoff.

• Discussion with Police Chief Backus
• NAB Grant Portal
• September Pre Grant Kick Off
• New Members Applications
• DNACE Updates: Citizens Academy

Committee on Ways and Means

The Committee on Ways and Means will discuss a resolution to accept a grant for the Lansing Police Department and an ordinance to allocate funding for supportive housing services.

• Resolution for grant acceptance from the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) for the Lansing Police Department
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 230 by adding Section 230.02 to allocate funding for Supportive Housing Services

Committee on Public Safety

South MLK Jr. Blvd. Corridor Improvement Authority

The South Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Directors will meet to receive an update on ARPA projects. The board is scheduled to discuss and take action regarding 3128 S. MLK Jr. Blvd.

• Update on ARPA projects
• Discussion and action regarding 3128 S. MLK Jr. Blvd.

Board of Fire Commissioners

The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to receive presentations on fire department response times and coverage from Local 421. Chief Strategy Officer and Budget Director Jake Bower will also present on the budget process.

• Report on Response times and Coverage by Local 421
• Budget Process presentation by Jake Bower

Lansing Park Board

The Park Board will meet to elect its officers and review the Michigan Waterways Grant Program. The board will also address correspondence regarding a walking tour and a trail at Hillborn Park.

• Election of Officers
• Michigan Waterways Grant Program presentation by Mike Stout
• Correspondence regarding a paved walking trail inside the perimeter of Hillborn Park
• Correspondence regarding the Annual Fall Walking Tour and 62nd Marker dedication at Boys Training School Site

Lansing Park Board

Lansing Park Board

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will discuss proposed revisions to Ethics Ordinance Chapter 290 and edits to the Statement of Financial Interests Form. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss Complaint 2026-002 with the City Attorney.

• Proposed revisions to Ethics Ordinance Chapter 290
• Proposed edits to the Statement of Financial Interests Form
• Closed session regarding Complaint 2026-002
• Reported recusal of Council Member Ryan Kost
• Establishment of the 2027 Ethics Board Meeting Schedule

Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The Committee on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion will meet to discuss and take action on regulations for virtual currency machines. This includes a proposed ordinance for licensing and a resolution to establish associated fees.

• Proposed Ordinance: Add Chapter 873, Section 873-01-873.11 regarding Licensing & Regulations for Virtual Currency Machines
• Proposed Resolution: Establishing Virtual Currency Machine License Fees for Chapter 873

The Committee approved an ordinance to regulate virtual currency machines and a resolution establishing associated license fees. The measures create a licensing pathway and fee structure for machine operators and providers.

• Approved minutes from September 15, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved ordinance to regulate virtual currency machines (Chapter 873, Section 873.01-873.11) (3-0)
• Approved resolution establishing a $75 annual license fee and $35 background check fee for virtual currency machines (3-0)

Michigan Avenue Corridor Improvement Authority

The Board of Directors will meet to review updates on corridor banners and the Michigan Ave. Fall Festival. The board is scheduled to take action on ARPA funds and discuss eligibility for business grants.

• Action on ARPA funds
• Discussion on business grant eligibility
• Update on corridor banners
• Update on Michigan Ave. Fall Festival

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to consider a resolution regarding the location of City Council meetings. The body will also discuss the reappointment of Eric Tans to the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) Board.

• Resolution to change City Council Meeting location
• Reappointment of Eric Tans to the Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) Board for a term expiring September 30, 2029

The Committee approved a resolution to move December 2026 meetings to the Tony Benavides Lansing City Council Chambers at 425 S Grand Avenue. The committee also reappointed Eric Tans to the CATA Board.

• Approved September 28, 2026 minutes (8-0)
• Approved moving December 2026 meetings to 425 S Grand Avenue (8-0)
• Approved reappointment of Eric Tans to the CATA Board through September 30, 2029 (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on property rehabilitation certificates and noise permits. The body is also considering new regulations for virtual currency machines and the creation of an Office of the Independent Internal Auditor.

• Proposed licensing and regulations for Virtual Currency Machines (PEND-4602)
• OPRA Certificates for 1204 S. Washington Ave. and 1515 W. Mt Hope Ave.
• Proposed PILOT amendments for workforce housing at Baltic, Ventnor, Pacific, and Carolina Flatz
• Noise Special Permit for curb, gutter, and pavement work on Kalamazoo St.
• Claim appeal for $215.00 in grass violation fees at 1012 Dornell Ave.

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Study Committee request for the St. Lawrence Hospital Campus. The body will also review and approve minutes from the September 14, 2026, meeting.

• Public hearing: Study Committee request for St. Lawrence Hospital Campus, 1210 W Saginaw St.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Lansing Board of Zoning Appeals meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Neighborhood Empowerment Center, 600 W Maple Street. The main item is a public hearing and possible vote on BZA-4106.26, a variance request to allow a driveway on N. Hosmer Street for access to a drive-through restaurant at 809 E. Michigan Avenue, per a site plan dated August 2026. The agenda also includes approval of the September 10, 2026 minutes and public comment periods. Other agenda sections list no items.

• Public hearing and motion on BZA-4106.26: variance for a driveway on N. Hosmer Street serving a drive-through restaurant at 809 E. Michigan Avenue
• Site plan referenced is dated August 2026
• Approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 10, 2026
• Public comment periods scheduled before and after the hearing
• Meeting held at Neighborhood Empowerment Center, 600 W Maple Street

Downtown Lansing Inc. (Principal Shopping District)

The DLI Board will meet to review monthly financials and receive updates on Old Town. The board is scheduled to discuss the Walk of Fame, Big Red Ball updates, and the removal of kiosks for an art proposal.

• Kiosk Removal & Art Proposal
• Walk of Fame
• Big Red Ball Updates
• Monthly Financials

The board approved a budget of up to $60,000 for staff to work with artist Ivan Iller and SmithGroup on streetscape art redesigns. The board also approved the September 10, 2026, meeting minutes and monthly financials via a consent agenda.

• Approved consent agenda including September 10, 2026 minutes and monthly financials
• Approved budget up to $60k for Ivan Iller to redesign streetscape art with SmithGroup

Board of Public Service

The Lansing Board of Public Service holds its regular meeting on October 8, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Wastewater Treatment Plant Administrative Building, 1625 Sunset Avenue. The agenda is largely procedural: roll call, approval of the September 10, 2026 minutes, citizen comments, and reports from the Fleet and Property Management divisions and Public Service Director Andrew Kilpatrick. No action items, unfinished business, or new business are listed, so no decisions appear scheduled.

• Regular meeting Oct. 8, 2026, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at 1625 Sunset Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the September 10, 2026 meeting
• Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker on agenda items, and again on non-agenda items
• Reports from Fleet Division (Carl/Tom) and Property Management Division (Roy/Ron)
• Report from Public Service Director Andrew Kilpatrick

The Board approved the proposed 2027 schedule and the minutes from the September 10, 2026 meeting. Members discussed upcoming MDOT construction phases and traffic safety concerns at South Washington Avenue and West Washtenaw Street.

• Approved 2027 Board of Public Service schedule
• Approved September 10, 2026 meeting minutes

South MLK Jr. Blvd. Corridor Improvement Authority

The South Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Corridor Improvement Authority Board of Directors will hold a special meeting to discuss and take action on a specific property. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Discussion and action regarding 3128 S. MLK Jr. Blvd.

Committee on City Operations

The Lansing Committee on City Operations meets October 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM at City Hall to discuss and act on two resolutions. One would reappoint Melissa Horste as an At-Large member of the Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board through June 30, 2029. The other is a claim appeal from Fariba Tajieshkaftaki for $215.00 in grass violation fees at 1012 Dornell Avenue. The agenda also includes approval of September 24, 2026 minutes and public comment.

• Resolution to reappoint Melissa Horste as an At-Large member of the Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board, term expiring June 30, 2029
• Resolution on Claim #2269: Fariba Tajieshkaftaki appealing $215.00 in grass violation fees at 1012 Dornell Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the September 24, 2026 meeting
• Public comment on agenda items, up to 3 minutes per person

The Committee on City Operations approved the reappointment of Melissa Horste to a city advisory board. The committee also denied a request to waive grass violation fees for a property on Dornell Avenue.

• Approved minutes from September 24, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved reappointment of Melissa Horste to the Human Relations and Community Services Advisory Board through June 30, 2029 (3-0)
• Denied claim appeal #2269 for $215.00 in grass violation fees at 1012 Dornell Avenue (3-0)

Public Media Authority

Public Media Authority

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board

The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisory Board will meet to receive updates from the Interim Director and the Culture & Accountability Officer. The board will also review updates from the Justice and Safety, Economic Empowerment, and Community Sustainability committees.

• Approval of August 2026 meeting minutes
• Director's Update from Interim Director Delvata Moses
• Culture & Accountability Officer's Update from Michael Hopson
• Updates from Justice and Safety, Economic Empowerment, and Community Sustainability committees

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to the Sign Ordinance. The body will also review a traffic signal easement for a project at the northwest corner of Easter Miller and Aurelius Roads.

• Amendment to Sign Ordinance, Section 1310.13 Freestanding Signs
• Act-7-2026, Northwest Corner of Easter Miller and Aurelius Roads, Traffic Signal Easement