Nathan Charles

The City Council conducted a public hearing and adopted the 2026-2027 fiscal year budget. Key business items included the rezoning of 1000 Bradley Street, authorization for the demolition of vacant properties, and approval of contracts for ambulance services, site improvements, and various equipment purchases, including a computer room UPS system. The Council also formally adopted a Section 504 Grievance Procedure and a Language Access Plan to comply with federal grant requirements. Additionally, the Council addressed public comments regarding a scheduled local Pride event and discussed infrastructure maintenance concerns.

The committee meeting focused on several key items including the review of the committee mission statement and rules, an overview of the history of the Carnegie Library, and the current status of deed information and reverter clauses. The committee also analyzed various building concerns, maintenance cost responsibilities between the City and the library, zoning classifications, and parking capacity requirements for potential future building uses. Historic district status options and potential deed restrictions were also discussed.

The council held a regular meeting covering several administrative and project-related topics. Key items included a promotional and swearing-in ceremony for the Fire Department, and two public hearings regarding the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Project Plan Amendment and a CDBG Homeowner Rehabilitation Grant. The council approved various contracts and service agreements, such as website redesign services with Revize Software Systems, A/V system design for the Council Chambers, and change orders for water system improvement projects. Additionally, the council authorized a fund advancement for a new splash pad and approved an America 250 Michigan grant subgrantee agreement for the Lebowsky Center. A closed session was conducted to perform the annual evaluation of the City Manager.

The meeting agenda includes the review of financial documents such as the check disbursement, revenue and expenditure, and ChargePoint reports. Key items of business feature the election of officers and the signing of board member agreements. Strategic discussions involve the implementation of master plan goals, including the review of the L-4029 tax rate request form, the approval of end-of-year budget amendments for the previous fiscal year, and revisions to the revolving loan and grant program for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the board will receive updates from the promotion, economic vitality, organization, and design committees.

The board discussed key business items including the election of officers, the approval of board member agreements, the tax rate request form, year-end budget amendments, and revisions to the revolving loan and grant program. Additionally, reports were provided on check disbursements, revenues and expenditures, and chargepoint data.