Madison Heights meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Madison Heights council weighs police vehicles, retirement loans; several meetings canceled

Madison Heights city boards and commissions held several meetings over the past two weeks, but no official decisions have been published yet. The City Council met Aug. 10 with a consent agenda that included police vehicle purchases and a retirement plan change, while two other meetings were canceled. Upcoming meetings include a special Planning Commission session and a joint downtown development board review.

City Council considers police vehicles, retirement plan loans

The City Council held a regular meeting Aug. 10. The agenda included replacing Vehicle #126, 2026 pavement marking, purchasing a new Advanced Life Support Training Manikin, amending the employees' 401(a) retirement plan to permit loans, and awarding a bid for three police patrol vehicles. No minutes have been published, so vote tallies and dollar amounts are not yet available.

Other recent meetings

• **Zoning Board of Appeals** – The meeting scheduled for Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. was canceled. No rescheduling details were provided.
• **Crime Commission** – Met Aug. 11 to discuss follow-up on the Bike Rodeo, the Blue Hands for Autism program, the Revin' in the Heights Car Show, chairperson elections, and the 2027 workplan.
• **Police & Fire Retirement System** – Set its 2026 meeting dates: Feb. 17, Mar. 17, Apr. 21, May 19, Jun. 16, Jul. 21, Aug. 18, Sep. 15, Oct. 20, and Nov. 17, all Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m.
• **Police and Fire Retiree Health Care Trust Board** – Reviewed a Morgan Stanley/Graystone investment report and approved minutes from the June 16, 2026 special meeting.
• **General Retiree Health Care Trust Board** – Reviewed a Morgan Stanley/Grayson investment report and approved minutes from the June 16, 2026 special meeting.

Upcoming meetings

• **Planning Commission** – The regular meeting scheduled for Aug. 17 at 5:30 p.m. has been canceled. A special meeting will be held Aug. 25 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 300 W. Thirteen Mile Road.
• **Arts Board** – Meets Aug. 19 to review reports and discuss Trail Tunes, the Summer Concert Series, Bandshell Utilization Subcommittee, USA 250th Backyard & Beyond Photography Exhibit, and Madison Heights Community Foundation funding.
• **Human Relations and Equity Committee** – Meets Aug. 20 to handle routine business, including a library men's room review, officers election, a presentation to City Council, and social media posts.
• **MHBRA & MHDDA Joint Meeting** – The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority and Downtown Development Authority meet jointly Aug. 20 to discuss MHDDA board vacancies, a first look at the Downtown Strategic Plan, and finance and ongoing projects reports.
• **Historical Commission** – Holds a special meeting Aug. 26 to discuss a proposed public trip to the Holocaust Memorial Museum on Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with costs covering the bus driver and admission.

Coming up

• **Arts Board** – Aug. 19
• **Human Relations and Equity Committee** – Aug. 20
• **MHBRA & MHDDA Joint Meeting** – Aug. 20
• **Planning Commission Special Meeting** – Aug. 25
• **Historical Commission Special Meeting** – Aug. 26

All meetings are open to the public unless otherwise noted. Agendas and minutes are available through the city's official channels.

Arts Board sets Trail Tunes vendor fees, reschedules Yoga in the Park; City Council meeting cancelled

The Madison Heights Arts Board set vendor registration fees for Trail Tunes at $10 per table and rescheduled Yoga in the Park to August 4 during its July 22 meeting — the only body this past week with official minutes recording decisions. Several other city meetings, including the July 27 City Council regular meeting, were cancelled.

Arts Board

The Arts Board met July 22 and took several actions recorded in official minutes. Members approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously (All-0 vote) and excused absent members Bliss, Geralds, and Soto-Olson (All-0). The board added a Lanyard Discussion to the agenda (All-0).

Members reached a consensus to support human-created artwork over generative AI for marketing materials. The board also coordinated logistics for the Summer Concert Series and Trail Tunes, and rescheduled Yoga in the Park to August 4. Vendor registration fees for Trail Tunes were set at $10 per table.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met July 20 to discuss a zoning text amendment on residential impervious surface maximums and a master plan update with modified goals and objectives. The agenda also included a July 2026 development update and presentations on data centers and AI from the Michigan Planner publication and on zoning for drones from Zoning Practice. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Downtown Development Authority

The DDA held a strategic planning meeting July 20. The agenda included approval of the June 18, 2026 meeting minutes, reports from the strategic planning committee, and information on training and event opportunities. The meeting was open to the public. Minutes are not yet available.

Board of Review

The July Board of Review convened July 21 to hear appeals on real property, personal property, and poverty exemption cases. The board was also scheduled to approve minutes from its March 3, 2026 meeting. Public participation was invited during the open portion. Minutes are not yet published.

Library Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board met July 22. The agenda included approval of April 2026 minutes, a review of the work plan for Policy, Speakers, and Promotion, and a discussion to update the home delivery policy. Minutes are not yet available.

Cancelled Meetings

Three retirement-related meetings scheduled for July 21 were cancelled: the Police and Fire Retirement Board, the Police & Fire Retiree Health Care Trust Board, and the General Retiree Health Care Trust Board. The City Council regular meeting scheduled for July 27 at 6:30 p.m. was also cancelled; the next regular meeting is set for August 10, 2026.

Coming Up

• **August 6 — Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting:** Cancelled. No rescheduling information was provided.
• **August 10 — City Council Regular Meeting:** The next scheduled regular meeting, following the July 27 cancellation.

Residents seeking official records should consult the city's published agendas and minutes directly, as several meetings from the past two weeks have minutes still pending.

Madison Heights Roundup: Rezoning Request, Election Prep, and Environmental Pilots on July Agendas

Madison Heights City Council placed a rezoning request for 31075 John R Road on its July 13 agenda, alongside several personnel and service agreements. Minutes from that meeting and three others held in the past two weeks have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed in this report.

City Council — July 13

The Council agenda included rezoning request PRZN 26-01 for 31075 John R Road, proposing a change from B1 to B-2 zoning. The agenda also listed a Police Chief Clemis Participation Agreement, a 43rd District Court Madison Heights Clemis Participation Agreement, scheduled replacement of Vehicle #477, and a contract extension for HydroCorp. Minutes were not published as of this report.

Environmental Citizen's Committee — July 9

The committee's agenda covered a financial update on an escrow account, a food composting pilot program general update, food composting at schools pilot program, the 2026 Mini-Grant Program, and apartment complex recycling. The agenda also referenced updates on the seed library and spring plant sale. Minutes were not published.

Election Commission — July 13

The Election Commission agenda included appointing the City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk as commission delegates, approving election inspectors, and a public accuracy test — all in preparation for the August 4, 2026 election. Minutes were not published.

Human Relations and Equity Committee — July 16

The committee's agenda listed the Revin' in the Heights community celebration, a presentation to City Council, social media posts, and upcoming adaptive programs. Minutes were not published.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — Planning Commission:** Will discuss a zoning text amendment on residential impervious surface maximums, a master plan update with modified goals and objectives, a July 2026 development update, and articles on data centers/AI and zoning for drones.
• **July 20 — Downtown Development Authority:** Strategic planning meeting, including approval of June 18 minutes and strategic planning committee reports.
• **July 21 — July Board of Review:** Will hear real property, personal property, and poverty exemption appeals, and approve March 3 minutes. Public participation is invited during the open portion.
• **July 21 — Retirement Board Meetings Canceled:** The Police and Fire Retirement Board, Police & Fire Retiree Health Care Trust Board, and General Retiree Health Care Trust Board meetings are all canceled.
• **July 22 — Library Advisory Board:** Will approve April minutes, review a work plan for Policy, Speakers, and Promotion, and discuss updating the home delivery policy.
• **July 22 — Arts Board:** Will discuss the Summer Concert Series, Bandshell Utilization Subcommittee report, Arts & Crafts Swap planning, Civic Center Hopscotch project, and USA 250th Backyard & Beyond Photography Exhibit. A public comment period is scheduled.

Arts Board Approves Trail Tunes Budget; City Council Budget Review Pending Minutes

The Madison Heights Arts Board approved the Trail Tunes budget and event marketing postcards at its June 24 meeting, with all members voting yes on each item. The board also tentatively scheduled the next Arts and Pride event for June 6, 2027.

Arts Board Actions

At the June 24 meeting, the Arts Board took five votes, all passing unanimously:

• Approved the Trail Tunes budget (all voted yes).
• Approved postcards for event marketing (all voted yes).
• Tentatively set the Arts and Pride event for June 6, 2027 (all voted yes).
• Approved excused absences for Covert, Oprins, and Soto-Olson (all voted yes).
• Approved the May 6 meeting minutes (all voted yes).

These are the only items from the past two weeks with official minutes published, so they are the only decisions confirmed in the record.

City Council Agenda Items (Decisions Not Yet Confirmed)

The City Council held a regular meeting on June 22, but official minutes have not yet been published. The agenda listed several financial and administrative items for review:

• Amendments to the FY 2025-26 Budget and Carryforwards to Amend the FY 2026-27 Budget.
• Purchase of leased vehicles.
• Street Right-of-Way Vacation Request PEE # 26-01 — GWK/WRC.
• Amendment to a Settlement Agreement with Artic Fox, LLC.
• Amendment to the Capital Asset Management Policy.

Because minutes are not available, no vote tallies, dollar amounts, or outcomes can be reported for these items. Readers should check the city's official records for updated minutes.

R-4 Neighborhood Road Millage Information Sessions

The city hosted a series of public informational sessions on the proposed R-4 Neighborhood Road Millage throughout June. Sessions on June 25, June 28, and June 29 fell within the past two weeks.

Each session covered the same material:

• An overview of the proposed R-4 Neighborhood Road Millage.
• A review of proposed road improvements and funding details.
• A question-and-answer period for residents.

No votes or decisions were made at any of these sessions. Their purpose was to inform residents and answer questions about the millage proposal.

The full series ran from June 13 to June 29, 2026, with meetings at multiple locations: Civic Center Park (June 13 during the Bike Rodeo and June 28 during the Festival), Madison Heights Public Library (June 15), Madison Early Childhood Center at 25601 Couzens (June 18 and 25), and the Active Adult Center (June 29).

Minutes from these sessions have not been published.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents seeking updated minutes from the June 22 City Council meeting or the R-4 millage information sessions should monitor the City of Madison Heights official website for postings.

Madison Heights Arts Board approves Trail Tunes budget; city wraps up R-4 millage informational sessions

The Madison Heights Arts Board voted unanimously last week to approve the budget for the upcoming Trail Tunes concert series and to authorize postcards for event marketing, according to minutes from the June 24 meeting. Board members also tentatively set the next Arts and Pride event for June 6, 2027. The decisions come as the city concludes a series of public informational sessions on a proposed property tax millage to fund neighborhood road repairs, with no votes or decisions taken at those gatherings.

Arts Board approves Trail Tunes funds, sets 2027 date

The Arts Board meeting on June 24 produced four unanimous votes. Members approved the Trail Tunes budget, approved postcards for event marketing, tentatively scheduled Arts and Pride for June 6, 2027, and excused absences for members Covert, Oprins, and Soto-Olson. The board also approved minutes from its May 6 meeting. All votes were recorded as “all voted yes.” No dollar amounts for the Trail Tunes budget were listed in the available record.

City Council reviews budget amendments, vehicle purchases

The City Council met on June 22 but its minutes have not yet been published, so no official actions are recorded. The agenda included several financial items: amendments to the FY 2025-26 budget and carryforwards to amend the FY 2026-27 budget; the purchase of leased vehicles; a street right-of-way vacation request (PEE # 26-01 - GWK/WRC); an amendment to a settlement agreement with Artic Fox, LLC; and an amendment to the Capital Asset Management Policy. The council’s decisions on these items will be known once the minutes are released.

R-4 Neighborhood Road Millage informational sessions held

From June 13 through June 29, the city hosted six public informational sessions on the proposed R-4 Neighborhood Road Millage. Meetings took place at Civic Center Park (including a Bike Rodeo and a Festival), Madison Heights Public Library, Madison Early Childhood Center (25601 Couzens), and the Active Adult Center. The sessions were designed to inform residents about the proposal, planned road improvements, and funding details, and included question-and-answer periods. No official decisions were made; the city’s goal was to provide information and gather resident input. The next step for the millage proposal is not specified in the available records.

Coming up

No upcoming government meetings are listed on the city’s published agenda for the next two weeks.