Chris Garrison

The agenda for the Grand Ledge City Council meeting included routine items such as approving the consent agenda (including financial transactions and previous minutes from February 23, 2026) and the regular agenda. Key discussions under Regular Agenda items involved approving the five-year extension and amendment of the City Manager Employment Agreement with Adam Smith. New Business items mandated scheduling public hearings for March 23, 2026, regarding an application to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) for the Grand Ledge Ball Park Phase III development project, and for an ordinance repealing and replacing the Chapter 16, Article VI regarding Noxious Weeds with Prohibited Vegetation. Additionally, the Council was set to consider a resolution asserting its right to approve or reject the Master Plan. Staff reports for February 2026 were also to be received and placed on file.

The agenda for the Regular Meeting included several items for discussion and action. Key topics involved staff reports on financial transactions, bills, monthly financial statements, and the status of the ADA Observation Platform project, which encountered delays due to the discovery of an unforeseen concrete foundation requiring removal at additional cost. Unfinished business addressed the support for the Veterans Banner Program, with the DDA agreeing to absorb the installation and removal costs. New business was reserved, and communications from members included a request to review the planter box near MacDowells and an update on the GLAESA board's approval of bond language for a new fire station and substation.

The meeting agenda for February 26, 2026, was unanimously approved. Key discussions included reports from the Earth Day Subcommittee, which reviewed flyer and passport concepts and solicited volunteer activities. Staff provided updates on construction for the ADA Observation Platform in Jaycee Park and Ballfield Phases II and III. The Commission voted to support the construction of a 30'x48' pavilion at Jaycee Park. New Business involved follow-ups on the Master Plan, including identifying stakeholders for meetings with ROWE and reviewing action plan progress, noting that funding and capacity were primary limiting factors. Finally, the Commission unanimously voted to support the submission of a grant application for Ballfield Phase III.

The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance; the public did not participate in the audience participation segment. The Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included financial transactions, the minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting, a Parade Permit for the St. Patrick's Day Parade, a resolution for an Iron Removal Plant Operation and Maintenance Manual, and a Pay Application for the Wastewater Treatment Plant project. The regular agenda was also approved. Staff reports were received and placed on file, covering updates from the Downtown Development Authority, the City Clerk's office regarding equipment repair, the Finance Director on tax collections, the City Manager on the upcoming budget discussions, the Chief of Police on the 2025 Annual Report and accreditation, and the Zoning Administrator on ordinance reviews. New business involved adopting resolutions to award contracts for grounds maintenance at Oakwood Cemetery, city-owned parcels, and city parks and greenspaces to Woodbury Lawn Snow, LLC, and Lansing Real Green Lawn Care, Inc., respectively. Additionally, the Council adopted a resolution to reject bids for the Well No. 11 Wellhouse Construction due to exceeding estimates and authorized rebidding and negotiation for contracts. The Mayor encouraged residents to engage with city boards and commissions before the meeting was adjourned.

This document details the City of Grand Ledge's Capital Improvements Plan for FY 2026-2031, designed as a roadmap for the systematic planning, prioritization, and implementation of public works and equipment projects. The plan aims to coordinate capital-related initiatives across various city departments and commissions, ensure efficient resource allocation, and support the City Council in funding decisions over a six-year period. Key strategic areas include projects for the airport, city administration, downtown development, equipment, parks and recreation, streets, and water and sewer infrastructure, to meet long-term facility and service requirements for the community.