The Commission presented the Beautiful Battle Creek Awards and certificates of recognition for acts of kindness. Financial statements were presented by the Revenue Services Director. Resolutions were approved regarding the appointment of members to the Community Oversight Board, the designation of official representatives for the Michigan Municipal League annual meeting, a lease amendment at the airport, educational programming and park stewardship agreements, funding for an after-school childcare program expansion, and a police officer liaison agreement for schools. The Commission also passed a resolution opposing state legislation regarding local video franchise authority, while a resolution regarding liquor license transfer objections failed.
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Battle Creek City Commission Regular Meeting Agenda
The commission addressed several key agenda items, including the presentation of Beautiful Battle Creek Awards and interim financial statements. Resolutions were proposed for the appointment of members to the Community Oversight Board and the designation of representatives for the Michigan Municipal League annual business meeting. Additional business included an amendment to a lease agreement with Dimor Real Estate regarding the WACO site at the Battle Creek Executive Airport, authorization of an urban forestry and beautification agreement with the Leila Arboretum Society, approval of Community Development Block Grant funding for New Level Sports Ministries to support childcare programming, a school resource officer agreement with local public schools, and an objection to a liquor license transfer.
Jul 8, 2026·Board meeting
Community Oversight Board Meeting Agenda And Minutes
The board discussed the annual review report from the police department and provided recommendations for future reports. They reviewed the investigation checklist used for complaints and requested additional time for file reviews. The board also addressed vacancies, planning for upcoming recruitment, and discussed the status of public communications and introductions to the city commission. Furthermore, the board reviewed the timeline for board selection, discussed the quarterly report outline, and held a closed session regarding a complaint investigation.
Jul 7, 2026·Board meeting
Battle Creek City Commission Meeting Agenda
The Commission addressed several items including the proclamation for LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and National Day of Summer Learning 2026. Key legislative actions involved the introduction and approval of ordinances to amend zoning districts to create a mixed-use walkable district and rezone parcels along the Beckley Road Corridor. Resolutions were passed regarding the sale of city-owned properties, the renewal of emergency commercial and industrial demand response agreements with Consumers Energy, the procurement of a Multi-Factor Authentication solution, and an enterprise license agreement for an asset management system.
