City of Midland

The agenda for the meeting included the call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and approval of minutes from the February 24, 2026, meeting. Old business items included a site plan review for M & G Party Store, LLC for a gas station (Site Plan No. 448) and discussion regarding Short-Term Rentals & Bed-and-Breakfast Establishments. New business was scheduled, followed by reports from the Chairperson and Planning Director, and adjournment. The associated minutes document a detailed public hearing and deliberation concerning Site Plan No. 438 (a residential development), which was approved with contingencies, and the review of Site Plan No. 448, which had a public hearing concerning driveway access off Bay City Road. The discussion on Short-Term Rentals & Bed-and-Breakfast Establishments involved defining terms and preparing information on peer community regulations for the next meeting.

The primary agenda item for this meeting involved a recommendation to renew the Shopping Area Redevelopment Authority (SARA) Special Assessment for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 fiscal years at the current annual rate of $45,000. This renewal recommendation originated from the Midland Downtown Business Association (MDBA) Board, which based its decision on maintaining the existing assessment structure, which allocates funds toward downtown marketing campaigns, events and promotions, and administrative support. The meeting also included an overview and recommendation from the Midland Downtown Business Association.

The key discussion points for this meeting included the adoption of the 2026-27 Draft DDA Budget and updates on various projects. The meeting agenda also listed committee reports from the Executive Committee, Economic Sustainability Committee, Marketing and Events Committee, and the Midland Downtown Business Association. The budget discussion detailed revenue projections, increased personnel costs, and new operating expenditures such as costs for downtown public restrooms and website accessibility improvements. Capital items reviewed included the request for a new downtown snow removal snow blower and funding allocated for Streetscape Phase II engineering. A significant item was the initiation of the annual transfer payment to the Major Street Fund related to the Midland Corridor Forward project debt.

The agenda for the Special Meeting included the approval of previous meeting minutes, specifically those from the Special Meeting held on June 25, 2025. The primary substantive item was a Certificate of Appropriateness request for 116 Revere Street, proposing exterior work involving material changes to windows, doors, and trim, installation of new skylights, and related exterior maintenance. Additionally, the Commission addressed the adoption of the 2026 meeting schedule.

The City Council held a discussion with the participants of the 2026 Citizens Academy.