Coldwater City Council considers land sale for housing; upcoming meetings tackle drive-through, utilities, historic district
Recent meetings
City Council (June 22)
The City Council considered selling vacant land on S. Willowbrook Road to Michigan Housing Partnership for housing development, awarding a bid for the Pearl Street reconstruction project (tabled from June 8), and amending refuse rates via Resolution 26-69. The council also reviewed routine consent items, including a proposed closure of S. Monroe Street for the Coldwater Noon Club 105th Party and a closure of Harrison Street for the St. Charles Borromeo Annual Parish Festival. Minutes from the meeting have not been published, so no final decisions are available.
Downtown Development Authority (June 24)
The DDA discussed opening the 2026-2027 Façade Grant program and planning for the Art After Hours event scheduled for October 2. The board reviewed May 2026 bills totaling $2,434.87 and received updates on the Coldwater Community Center and the Tibbits project. Design and Organizational committee reports were also presented. As with the City Council, minutes have not yet been published.
Coming up
Planning Commission (July 6, 7:00 p.m.)
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a special land use request (SUP26-09) for a drive-through restaurant at 515 East Chicago Street, the former Advance Auto Parts location. Commissioners will also consider a landscape plan amendment at 87 Marshall Street (SPR26-02), approve 2027 meeting dates via Resolution 26-01, and discuss and vote on Resolution 26-02 for the 2026 Master Plan draft.
Board of Public Utilities (July 7, time TBD)
The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities will discuss Pearl Street utility infrastructure improvements, review a cybersecurity policy, and establish meeting dates for the 2026-2027 term. Public comment periods are scheduled.
Historic District Commission (July 8, time TBD)
The Historic District Commission will review the Presbyterian Church Steeple Project and discuss updating the 2006 Downtown Coldwater Resource Study photos and descriptions. Other agenda items include procedures for modifying or expanding historic district boundaries and funding for historic district projects and consultants. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 10 meeting. No project reviews or old business are listed.
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