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Key discussion points included the introduction of the new Horticulturist, Brianne Swailes. The commission reviewed the Plymouth Pool Starting Block Donation, where the Dolphins Swim Club offered significant funding to replace starting blocks incompatible with the recent renovation, with the City covering the remainder. A recreation update noted the success of the Grand Experience program. Project reports covered an update on the City Forest Tree Clearing, which was smaller than anticipated, and a 2025 Year-in-Review highlighting major completed initiatives like playground installations and the Plymouth Pool renovation. The commission finalized updated park rule changes, including revisions to sections concerning dogs/animals, skate park hours and prohibited vehicles, and new anti-camping regulations, which were approved to be forwarded to the City Council.

The meeting agenda included public hearings for Zoning Petition No. 670, concerning the rezoning of property at 7900 Eastman Avenue from township zoning to RB Multiple Family Residential, and Site Plan No. 447 for a 15,960 square foot addition to the industrial/manufacturing development at 3904 James Savage Road. The minutes section details the review of the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan, including extensive discussion regarding the inclusion of Woodview Pass segment reconstruction based on PASER scores and budget availability. The commission also reviewed Zoning Petition No. 669 regarding rezoning property at 1605 Bookness Street, recommending approval to City Council. The staff report for Site Plan No. 447 outlined necessary contingencies, particularly related to fire marshal requirements, parking calculations, and stormwater management, for final approval.

The Regular Meeting agenda included several key items. Public hearings were set for a Conditional Use Permit for a contractor's yard at 3500 Isabella Street and Budget Amendments for the FY 2025-26 General Fund and Currie Municipal Golf Course Fund. Discussions covered a Troon Golf review of the 2025 Currie Golf Course season and a Proclamation recognizing February 23-27, 2026, as Public Schools Week. Resolutions addressed the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan, avigation easements for tree clearing around Barstow Airport, and a liquor license transfer request. Other items included renewals for GIS Software Maintenance, municipal service furniture purchases, and setting public hearings for a Zoning Petition and a FY 2026 budget amendment for Parks refuse collection vehicle replacement. Additionally, the Council reviewed and took action on budget amendments for the FY 2025-2026 General Fund (including acceptance of a donation for Plymouth Pool starting blocks), approved a contract for those starting blocks, addressed a Recreation Fee Ordinance Amendment, received and filed the 2025 Planning Commission Annual Report, adopted an updated Public Participation Plan, accepted the Transportation Asset Management Plan for submittal, authorized an Airfield Paint Marking Construction Contract, accepted a bid for portable toilet rental for parks, and authorized the purchase of a rescue boat.

The agenda for the meeting included several new business items, such as a review of the Cable Communications Fund Year-to-Date performance, confirmation of the 2026 CAAC Meeting Dates, and discussion of the 2026 Proposed Goals for the CAAC. Legislative updates focused on MI House Bill 5123-2025, which proposes amendments to the definition of "video service" under the Uniform Video Services Local Franchise Act, and the implications for local franchise fees. Manager of MCTV updates covered service statistics across various platforms (YouTube, VOD, OTT) and programming highlights for Community Voices, Midland Government, and Midland Public Schools channels. Commissioner Guiles also discussed his initiative to film a horror movie using MCTV resources.

The key discussions during the meeting included two public hearings. The first public hearing concerned Zoning Petition No. 669, initiated to rezone property at 1605 Bookness Street from RA-4 Single and Two-Family Residential to NC Neighborhood Center for marketability purposes. The Commission recommended approval of this petition to the City Council. The second public hearing addressed the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan, specifically regarding the potential addition of Woodview Pass to the Engineering -- Local Streets project list. Discussion focused on prioritization factors like PASER scores, funding availability, and the impact of adding a new project. The Commission ultimately moved to recommend the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan to the City Council as initially proposed.