Patricia West

The board meeting agenda includes the review of the April revenue and expense report and the cumulative rate of return on investments. Key topics for discussion include a proposal to expand the Social District Commons Area to include three downtown municipal parking lots, the conceptual design and funding feasibility for The Depot playground project via a community crowdfunding campaign, and a request for the use of DDA-owned equipment for the upcoming Kids Fishing Contest. Additionally, the meeting will cover various city updates, including the I voted sticker competition, 4th of July celebrations, upcoming events such as the National Walleye Tour, an E-Waste collection event, and the Summer Concert Series.

The meeting included public hearings regarding the Public Act 33 Police & Fire Special Assessment and the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The commission approved the balanced budget, budget amendments, and established committed General Fund balances for various reserve funds. Additionally, the commission approved the 2026 Annual Special Event List and a letter of support for a Delta County Parks grant application. Commissioners and city leadership addressed community inquiries regarding financial audits, the legality of special assessments, and the transparency of city budget reporting.

The agenda for the meeting includes a roll call followed by a public comment session. The primary business item is the review of the July Board of Review petitions.

The Commission addressed several administrative and operational items, including the approval of payments for fireworks, trash cans, and wastewater treatment chemicals. Policies and procedures for the Gladstone Bay Campground were updated, specifically regarding reservation payments and emergency refund provisions. A proposal was reviewed for the rental of the Sail School Boathouse, and a special event permit for the Skate Fever event was approved. The Commission also initiated the annual review of 2026 tax millage rates and discussed procedures for appointing election inspectors for the upcoming primary election, along with managing Freedom of Information Act appeals and a closed session for a City Manager evaluation.

The agenda for the special meeting included a public hearing regarding the Appropriations Ordinance No. 2026-634. Other agenda items scheduled for review included the April check register and payroll report, as well as various reports from the city manager, commission members, and committees.