Garden City, Michigan — week of 2026-07-06 · all Garden City meetings

Garden City boards set agenda for primary election, zoning changes, and park grant

Garden City officials laid the groundwork in late June for the August 4 primary election, potential zoning changes, and a $40,000 youth programming grant, though minutes from the most recent meetings have not yet been published. All items below reflect what was listed on official agendas; outcomes are not yet confirmed in the public record.

City Council — June 22

The City Council agenda included a proposed zoning ordinance amendment to Chapter 154 covering Therapeutic Massage and Physical Therapy, along with residential driveway standards. Council members were also scheduled to act on a FY2025-2026 budget amendment, purchase and installation of a City Hall HVAC unit, and replacement of the evaporative fluid cooling tower at the Police Station. A public hearing was listed for a utility easement vacation at 32300 Ford Road. Minutes have not been published, so no vote tallies or dollar amounts for approved purchases are available.

Election Commission — June 22

The Election Commission prepared for the August 4, 2026 Primary Election. The agenda called for authorizing the City Clerk to prepare ballots, order supplies, and appoint assistants to pick up absent voter ballots. Proposed election inspector pay rates were listed as Chair $200, Vice-Chair $190, and Inspector $170 per day. The commission also planned to authorize training for inspectors and personnel and schedule a public accuracy test for July 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Zoning Board of Appeals — June 24

The June 24 meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals was cancelled due to no agenda items. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2026.

Parks and Recreation Commission — June 30

The Parks and Recreation Commission agenda included consideration of a $40,000 SEMI WYFY grant for youth programs. Members were also set to discuss upgrades to the GCBA Pavilion as old business, review results of June park inspections as new business, and hear a presentation by Dance Express. Public comments were limited to three minutes per speaker. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming Up

Election Commission — July 6, at the Garden City Police Department. The commission will approve minutes from its June 22 meeting and conduct a public accuracy test for the August 4 State Primary Election, followed by a public comment period.

Planning Commission — July 9. A public hearing is scheduled on a request to rezone parcel 35-012-99-0024-705 at 27500 Marquette Avenue from R-1 One Family Residential to C-1 Local Business. Public comments will be accepted in person, by mail, or by email until the meeting.

Planning Commission — July 16. The commission will hold public hearings on the 27500 Marquette Avenue rezoning and on a proposed Master Plan amendment changing rules for accessory structures and residential parking. Members will also discuss zoning ordinance amendments regarding murals and indoor recreation facilities in the M-1 district and may schedule a public hearing on those amendments for August 13.

Earlier weeks

week of 2026-06-29 — Garden City Council agenda includes zoning amendment, budget changes; election pay rates set

Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.