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

La Comisión Electoral se reunirá para ultimar los preparativos para las próximas elecciones. El organismo revisará y aprobará las papeletas oficiales y nombrará inspectores electorales.

• Aprobación de las papeletas oficiales
• Nombramiento de inspectores electorales
• Pruebas de precisión pública para el equipo de ICP y VAT

Downtown Development Authority

La Autoridad de Desarrollo del Centro de Tecumseh discutirá financiamiento para el Proyecto de Mural de Market on Evans y el Proyecto de Paisajismo del Estacionamiento NE, aprobará una excepción a la licitación competitiva para una actualización del sitio web, y considerará una solicitud de patrocinio para el Festival Appleumpkin.

• Solicitud para reservar fondos del año fiscal 2025-2026 para el Mural de Market on Evans y el Paisajismo del Estacionamiento NE
• Solicitud para aprobar excepción a la licitación competitiva para la Actualización del Sitio Web del Centro de Tecumseh
• Solicitud de patrocinio para el Festival Appleumpkin 2026
• Discusión pospuesta sobre propuestas de proyectos de murales en 213 N. Evans Street
• Aprobación de las minutas de la reunión del 11 de junio de 2026

SPECIAL MEETING - Regular City Council

El Concejo Municipal revisará una solicitud de evento especial presentada por Blue Steel Automotive. La petición es para una exhibición de autos anual programada para el sábado 11 de julio de 2026.

• Solicitud de Evento Especial para la Exhibición Anual el 11 de julio de 2026
• Solicitud de cierre de calle para el 'showtimecarshow' de 11am a 8pm
• Solicitud de uso del remolque de eventos de la Ciudad y suministros con un depósito de $500
• Tarifas de solicitud por un total de $35 ($25 de tarifa de evento especial y $10 de tarifa de cierre de calle)
• Depósito de limpieza requerido de $100

Regular City Council

El consejo considerará elementos de la agenda de consentimiento, incluida una división de lotes, y discutirá nuevos negocios: aprobación de facturas, compra de dos cajas de sal, confirmación de un nombramiento de oficial de construcción, y realización de primeras lecturas de cuatro ordenanzas sobre vegetación, pies cuadrados de apartamentos, negocios regulados para adultos y unidades de vivienda accesorias. También está en la agenda una solicitud de evento especial para Sun and Sand 2026.

• División de lote de la parcela XT0-400-0101-00 para crear un lote en 600 Brook Street
• Compra de dos cajas de sal de Kalida Truck Equipment
• Confirmación de Daniel Black como Oficial de Construcción y Administrador de Zonificación
• Primera lectura de la Ordenanza O-05-26 sobre unidades de vivienda accesorias
• Primera lectura de la Ordenanza O-04-26 sobre negocios regulados para adultos

CANCELED - Zoning Board of Appeals

CANCELED - Historic Preservation Commission

CANCELED - Historic Preservation Commission

Regular City Council

El Concejo Municipal revisará varias enmiendas de texto al código de la ciudad sobre negocios para adultos, áreas de pisos de apartamentos y unidades de vivienda accesoria. El cuerpo también votará sobre enmiendas presupuestarias y la compra de un nuevo vehículo de patrulla policial.

• Compra de un nuevo vehículo de patrulla del Departamento de Policía
• Enmiendas de texto para Adult Regulated Businesses (Capítulo 98)
• Enmiendas de texto para Apartment Floor Areas y Accessory Dwelling Units
• Resolución oponiéndose a los proyectos de ley de reducción de impuestos a la propiedad estatal (HB 5872-5880)
• Enmiendas presupuestarias del cuarto trimestre del año fiscal 2025-2026

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

La Autoridad de Redesarrollo de Terrenos Contaminados escuchará una actualización de desarrollo económico sobre el proyecto de viviendas Lone Oak, incluido el estado de aprobación estatal. También nombrarán funcionarios para el próximo año. La reunión incluye la aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior y períodos de comentarios públicos.

• Actualización de Desarrollo Económico: Aprobación Estatal para Lone Oak
• Nombramiento de Funcionarios - Presidente, Vicepresidente y Secretario/Tesorero
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 15 de septiembre de 2025
• Capacitación del Personal e Informe Anual

Downtown Development Authority

La Autoridad de Desarrollo del Centro elegirá una lista de funcionarios para los próximos términos. También discutirán y potencialmente decidirán sobre propuestas de proyectos de mural para 213 N. Evans Street. La reunión incluye la aprobación de facturas e informes financieros, y actualizaciones sobre eventos, Michigan Main Street y desarrollo económico.

• Elección de Presidente, Vicepresidente, Secretario y Tesorero
• Discusión y decisión pospuestas sobre propuestas de proyecto de mural para 213 N. Evans Street
• Aprobación de lista de facturas (múltiples proveedores, ej., Carpenter Farms $1,012, CrystalClean Houses $479.07)
• Aceptación del informe financiero del período que finaliza el 31 de mayo de 2026
• Actualizaciones sobre Farmers Market, Michigan Main Street y desarrollo económico