Ann Arbor, MI

Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees

City Council

The City Council will vote on several construction contracts, property sales, and zoning changes. The body is also considering new ordinances regarding virtual currency kiosks, commercial vehicle markings, and disorderly conduct at religious sites.

• Issuance of Capital Improvement Bonds for park improvements not to exceed $10,000,000.00
• Rezoning of 548 S Fifth Ave from R4C to D1 (The Dean II Rezoning)
• Contract with Sorensen Gross Company, LLC for Fire Station 3 tornado damage repair ($381,707.00)
• Contract with Shelter Association of Washtenaw County for winter emergency shelter ($222,000.00)
• Grant agreement for Avalon Housing at 1146 S. Maple Road ($500,000.00)

Council Policy Agenda Committee

The committee will meet to provide feedback on the policy agenda. The meeting includes updates on state and federal legislation.

• Policy Agenda feedback and discussion
• State Legislative Update
• Federal Legislative Update

Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA)

The Local Development Finance Authority will meet to review financial and administrative reports for the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 24, 2026 meeting.

• First Quarter Financial Report FY 27
• SPARK-LDFA FY 27 1st Quarter Report
• LDFA First Quarter FY 27 Administrative Report
• Approval of 09-24-2026 Meeting Minutes

Park Advisory Commission

The Park Advisory Commission will receive presentations on stormwater management, natural area preservation, and park activation. The body will also review status updates regarding parks millage, capital projects, and land acquisition.

• Stormwater Comprehensive Plan Update presentation
• Natural Area Preservation Update
• Parks Activation Update
• Buhr Park Update
• Parks Project Status Update (PAC Millage)

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from August 18, 2026. The meeting consisted primarily of presentations and reports; no substantive regular business or land acquisition matters were decided.

• Approved August 18, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council

City Council will vote on a rezoning request and site plan for 1310 Wisteria Drive. The body is also considering ordinances to ban glue traps and require commercial vehicle markings, as well as several infrastructure contracts.

• Rezoning of 41.292 acres at 1310 Wisteria Drive to TC1 (Transit Corridor)
• Purchase of two Pierce Custom Enforcer Class A Pumper Fire Trucks for $2,365,596.00
• Purchase of real property at 124 Felch for $393,400.00
• Proposed ordinances to ban glue traps and require commercial vehicle markings
• Grant of $500,000.00 for the South Barton Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project

City Council approved the conversion of Carey Street to one-way traffic and initiated zoning amendments near downtown and central campus. The council also adopted a glue trap ban and approved several property acquisitions and service contracts.

• Approved conversion to one-way traffic on Carey Street
• Approved $2.36M purchase of two Pierce Custom Enforcer fire trucks
• Approved $393,400 purchase of real property at 124 Felch
• Adopted ordinance banning glue traps (ORD-26-28)
• Denied rezoning of 41.292 acres at 1310 Wisteria Drive (9-0)
• Denied site plan and development agreement for 1310 Wisteria Drive (9-0)
• Approved resolution to establish a Bill of Rights for persons experiencing homelessness
• Approved $500,000 grant for South Barton Pedestrian Bridge Replacement

Housing Commission

The Ann Arbor Housing Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve updated payment standards for its voucher programs for fiscal year 2027. The board will also review the Executive Director's report from September 17, 2026.

• Resolution to approve the amended FY27 Payment Standard for voucher programs
• Review of the Executive Director Report dated September 17, 2026
• Review of financial statement highlights for 2608 Tax Credit Properties, Business Activities, and AAHC

Building Board of Appeals

The Building Board of Appeals will meet to conduct an appeal hearing regarding a property at 1122 Mixtwood. The board will also nominate a chair and review minutes from the April 16, 2026 meeting.

• Appeal BBA26-0004 for 1122 Mixtwood, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
• Nominations for BBA Chair

The Board affirmed the Building Official's decision regarding minimum ceiling height requirements at 1122 Mixtwood. The Board also elected a new chair and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Elected Kevin Cox as new chair (Unanimous)
• Approved April 16, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (3-0)
• Denied appeal BBA26-0004 regarding 6’4” minimum ceiling height at 1122 Mixtwood (3-0)

Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees

Retiree Health Care Benefit Plan & Trust Board of Trustees (VEBA)

Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee

The committee will discuss a project proposal for Buhr Park and a proposed revision of the committee's bylaws. The meeting includes a financial review and a discussion regarding equity-based parks.

• Proposed revision of the Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee Bylaws
• Project proposal for Buhr Park, including an ice rink proposal map
• Discussion of the Economically Disadvantaged Parks List
• October 2026 Budget Performance Report
• Financial overview and longer term plan and priorities

The committee approved revisions to its bylaws, which will now be forwarded to the city clerk for review. Members also reviewed staff reports, discussed potential tree planting projects at Hikone Road and Buhr Park, and held a budget planning session.

• Approved agenda with changes (unanimous)
• Approved July 14, 2026 minutes (5-0-2)
• Approved September 8, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised committee bylaws (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Council Administration Committee

The Council Administration Committee will discuss the interim period between the General Election and the start of new terms. The meeting includes a recommended resolution regarding this transition and a closed session for a personnel evaluation.

• Discussion of interim period between General Election and start of new terms
• City Attorney performance evaluation in closed session

The Council Administration Committee voted to place a resolution amending the employment agreement for City Attorney Atleen Kaur on the October 19, 2026 City Council agenda following an evaluation in closed session. The committee also approved sponsoring a resolution at the November 5, 2026 meeting regarding councilmember terms between the general election and the start of new terms. Routine minutes and the meeting agenda were also approved.

• Approved meeting agenda as presented
• Approved September 8, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved sponsoring a resolution on councilmember terms for the Nov. 5, 2026 Council meeting
• Approved placing city attorney evaluation report and contract amendment on the Oct. 19, 2026 Council agenda

Election Commission

The Ann Arbor Election Commission meets on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Ann Arbor Election Center, 3021 Miller Road, for a special meeting that includes a public accuracy test of voting equipment. The agenda also lists approval of the September 3, 2026 meeting minutes and new business on appointing election inspectors for the November 3, 2026 General Election. The agenda includes standard procedural items: call to order, roll call, approval of the agenda, public comment, and adjournment.

• Public test of the voting equipment to be used in the November 3, 2026 General Election
• Appointment of Election Inspectors for the November 3, 2026 General Election (26-1647)
• Approval of Election Commission Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2026 (26-1646)

The Election Commission approved the appointment of election inspectors for the upcoming November 3, 2026 General Election. The commission also approved the minutes from the September 3, 2026 meeting and conducted a public accuracy test of voting equipment.

• Approved agenda (voice vote)
• Approved September 3, 2026 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved appointment of election inspectors for November 3, 2026 (voice vote)

Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees

Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees

Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees

City Council

Ann Arbor City Council meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Larcom City Hall to vote on a consent agenda of contracts, grants, and street closures, plus two second-reading ordinances. Public hearings cover a rezoning of 1.199 acres at 2080 South State Street from Township to Office district and changes to Sustainable Energy Utility rate schedules. Council will also hear an update from the Independent Community Police Oversight Commission and may enter closed session for labor, property, and litigation matters.

• Rezoning 1.199 acres at 2080 South State Street from TWP (Township District) to O (Office District); Planning Commission recommended approval 9-0 (ORD-26-23)
• Professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting Michigan Inc. for $786,499.00 (RFP No. 26-39)
• Professional services agreement with Market Ventures, Inc. for Farmers Market visioning, $416,829.00, with $248,000.00 in funds accepted and appropriated
• University Inn Ann Arbor development agreement at 2424 E Stadium Boulevard
• Purchase of property at 6 Park View Place for affordable housing by the Ann Arbor Housing Development Corporation

City Council approved the purchase of Greenbelt District land and property on Kimberley Road. The council also authorized multiple grants for affordable housing and sustainability projects, and adopted two ordinances on second reading.

• Approved $766,517 purchase of James R. Gysel Property (R-26-397)
• Approved $217,000 purchase of 2725 Kimberley Road (R-26-394)
• Approved Resolution Regarding Proposal E (10-1)
• Approved $500,000 grant for affordable housing at 2810 Boardwalk (R-26-389)
• Approved $450,000 grant to Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum (R-26-388)
• Adopted rezoning of 2080 South State Street to Office District (ORD-26-23)
• Adopted Sustainable Energy Utility rate schedule amendments (ORD-26-26)
• Approved first reading of Glue Trap Ban ordinance (ORD-26-28)

Greenbelt Advisory Commission (GAC)

The Greenbelt Advisory Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM as an electronic meeting. The main item is a motion to recommend that City Council apply for USDA-NRCS Agriculture Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) funding for the Maulbetsch II property, identified in application ID 2026-05. The agenda also includes a budget presentation, approval of the September 10, 2026 minutes, and a closed session to discuss land acquisition. Public comment is taken in two sections, one limited to agenda items and one open to any topic.

• Motion to recommend City Council apply for USDA-NRCS Agriculture Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) funding for the Maulbetsch II property, application ID 2026-05
• Budget presentation
• Closed session to discuss land acquisition
• Approval of the September 10, 2026 meeting minutes (item 26-1679)
• Two public comment periods: agenda-related (4 speakers max, 5 minutes each) and open (5 minutes each, no speaker limit)

Council Policy Agenda Committee

The Ann Arbor Council Policy Agenda Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026, at 4:30 PM in the basement conference room at Larcom City Hall, 301 E. Huron St. The agenda includes approval of the August 2026 meeting minutes, continued discussion of the policy agenda, and updates on state and federal legislative matters. In-person public comment is available, with a call-in option at 1-877 853 5247, Meeting ID 922 1518 5944. No specific ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on this agenda.

• Approval of the Council Policy Agenda Committee Meeting Minutes of August 2026 (item 26-1644)
• Unfinished business: Policy Agenda Discussion
• New business: State Legislative Update
• New business: Federal Legislative Update
• Public comment available in person or by phone at 1-877 853 5247, Meeting ID 922 1518 5944

The Council Policy Agenda Committee met on September 28, 2026, to discuss policy agendas and receive updates on state and federal legislation. The committee approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 2026 meeting, with no substantive policy decisions recorded.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved August 2026 meeting minutes

Local Development Finance Authority (LDFA)

The Local Development Finance Authority will meet to review the 2025-2026 annual report from SPARK. The body will also discuss a vacant treasurer position.

• SPARK - LDFA 2025-2026 Annual Report
• Discussion of Vacant Treasurer Position

The Local Development Finance Authority appointed a new Treasurer and reviewed the FY2026 annual report from SPARK. The board also approved the August SPARK invoice and previous meeting minutes.

• Appointed Annie Somerville as Treasurer
• Approved August SPARK Invoice
• Approved 08-27-2026 Meeting Minutes
• Received and filed FY2026 SPARK LDFA Annual Report

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Ann Arbor Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests: a rear-yard setback variance for a garage addition at 500 Highland Road, a fence height and opacity variance at 1620 Kearney Road, and two side setback variances at 709 West Huron Street. The board will also discuss City Council's policy agenda and receive public comment.

• 500 Highland Road: 37-ft 10-in rear yard setback variance for garage, mudroom, and bedroom addition (R1B district)
• 1620 Kearney Road: 2-ft height and 50% opacity variance for a 6-ft, 100%-opaque front yard fence on Washtenaw Avenue
• 709 West Huron Street: 5.1-ft west and 4.4-ft east side setback variances for a property being rezoned from PUD to Office
• Approval of July 22, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of City Council Policy Agenda for Fiscal Year 2026

The Ann Arbor Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-4 on a requested rear-yard setback variance for an addition at 500 Highland Road, so the motion failed. The board granted a 5-3 variance allowing a 6-foot, fully opaque front-yard fence at 1620 Kearney Road, and unanimously (8-0) granted side setback variances for an existing building at 709 West Huron Street. The board also approved its July 22, 2026 minutes and received a City Council Policy Agenda item with no action recorded.

• Denied 37.833-ft rear setback variance for a two-story addition at 500 Highland Rd (4-4, motion failed)
• Approved 2-ft height and 50% opacity fence variance at 1620 Kearney Rd, allowing a 6-ft, 100% opaque front-yard fence (5-3)
• Approved 5.1-ft west and 4.4-ft east side setback variances at 709 West Huron St (8-0)
• Approved July 22, 2026 ZBA meeting minutes unanimously and forwarded them to City Council
• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously by voice vote
• Received and filed communications supporting the 1620 Kearney Road request
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:40 pm unanimously

City Council

The Ann Arbor City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including a Tenants Bill of Rights ordinance, new ambulance fees, and brownfield plan amendments. The council will also consider allocating $9.7 million from the sale of 309 S. Ashley to establish a Strategic Property Acquisition Fund, and approve multiple contracts and easements.

• Tenants Bill of Rights ordinance (ORD-26-24) adding Title XI and Chapter 150
• $9,700,000 allocation from 309 S. Ashley sale to Strategic Property Acquisition Fund
• $279,400 sole source contract with Covalence Consulting for UKG Pro support
• $170,000 water damage remediation contract with Servpro Team Miller
• Rezoning of 41.292 acres at 1310 Wisteria Drive to TC1 Transit Corridor

The City Council adopted an ordinance establishing a Tenants Bill of Rights and a right to organize. Council also approved the allocation of $9.7 million from the sale of the Kline's Lot to create a new Strategic Property Acquisition Fund. Additionally, members directed the City Administrator to develop recommendations for a regional deer management program.

• Adopted Tenants Bill of Rights and Right to Organize ordinance
• Approved $9.7M for Strategic Property Acquisition Fund
• Approved first reading of 1310 Wisteria Drive rezoning (10-1)
• Approved $874,467 climate action budget increase
• Approved $170,000 water damage remediation contract
• Approved $279,400 UKG Pro software services agreement
• Approved deer management program recommendation directive (6-5)

Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees

Retiree Health Care Benefit Plan & Trust Board of Trustees (VEBA)

Housing Commission

The Ann Arbor Housing Commission is meeting to consider approving an amended FY27 payment standard for its voucher programs, which determines rental subsidies. The agenda also includes approval of the August 20, 2026 minutes and an executive director's report. Public commentary is scheduled.

• Resolution to approve amended FY27 Payment Standard for voucher programs
• Approval of August 20, 2026 board minutes
• Executive Director Report for September 17, 2026

Airport Advisory Committee

The Ann Arbor Airport Advisory Committee is meeting to review correspondence on fuel, occupancy, and operations, along with the airport manager's report and committee reports. They will also discuss unfinished business, including a USDA Wildlife Services report and draft bylaws for the committee. The meeting is largely procedural, with public commentary limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Correspondence: Fuel.pdf (26-1563)
• Correspondence: Occupancy.pdf (26-1564)
• Correspondence: Operations.pdf (26-1565)
• USDA Wildlife Services June 26 Report (26-1567)
• AAC Draft Bylaws-2026 (26-1569)

The Airport Advisory Committee approved its agenda and prior meeting minutes, and forwarded item 26-1566 to City Council. Discussion items included the USDA wildlife report and AAC bylaws, with the bylaws postponed to the next meeting. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved minutes as presented
• Forwarded item 26-1566 to City Council
• Postponed AAC bylaws discussion to next meeting

Park Advisory Commission

The Park Advisory Commission will consider four regular business items: a resolution on the South Barton Bridge RFP, a professional services agreement with Market Ventures, Inc. for Farmers Market visioning, a grant of easement to DTE Electric at 3225 Sunnywood Drive, and a policy agenda. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Buhr Park Pool & Rink update and various status reports.

• South Barton Bridge RFP Resolution
• Professional Services Agreement with Market Ventures, Inc. for Farmers Market Visioning & Engagement
• Grant of Easement to DTE Electric Company at 3225 Sunnywood Drive
• Buhr Park Pool & Rink Update
• Park Advisory Commission Policy Agenda Items

Greenbelt Advisory Commission (GAC)

The Greenbelt Advisory Commission will review a staff report and conduct a budget review. The commission will also hold a closed session to discuss land acquisition.

• Staff Report presentation
• Budget Review
• Closed session to discuss land acquisition

The Greenbelt Advisory Commission met on September 10, 2026 and approved its agenda and the August 6, 2026 minutes. After a closed session on land acquisition, the Commission voted unanimously to decline City participation with Ann Arbor Township in acquiring a conservation easement on the property identified as Application ID 2022-10. No members of the public spoke during either public comment period, and the meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved the August 6, 2026 meeting minutes (forwarded to City Council, due back 10/5/2026)
• Entered closed session to discuss land acquisition (unanimous roll call vote)
• Declined City participation with Ann Arbor Township in acquiring a conservation easement on the property in Application ID 2022-10 (unanimous)

Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees

Employees' Retirement System Board of Trustees

Council Administration Committee

The Council Administration Committee is holding a regular meeting with routine agenda items: approving the prior meeting's minutes, receiving updates from the City Administrator and City Attorney, and taking public comment. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2026 meeting
• City Administrator update by Milton Dohoney Jr.
• City Attorney update by Atleen Kaur
• Public comment period

The committee approved the agenda and the minutes from the August 11, 2026, meeting. No other substantive decisions were made during the session.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved August 11, 2026, committee minutes

City Council

The City Council will vote on a notice of intent to issue up to $10,000,000 in capital improvement bonds for park projects. The agenda includes approval of a $481,765.72 construction contract for the West Park Bandshell demolition and a rezoning of 2080 South State Street from Township to Office district. Additionally, the council will appoint three new members to the Independent Community Police Oversight Commission.

• Notice of intent to issue Capital Improvement Bonds for park improvements (not to exceed $10,000,000.00)
• Construction contract with Inner City Contracting, LLC for West Park Bandshell Demolition ($481,765.72)
• Rezoning of 1.199 acres at 2080 South State Street from TWP to O district
• Annexation of 5,227 square feet at 2958 Shady Lane
• Appointment of Mark Brantmeyer, Sheena Long, and Chris Mattox to ICPOC

The Ann Arbor City Council approved a purchase and sale agreement for the Kline's Lot (as amended), a rezoning of 1.199 acres at 2080 South State Street, and authorized up to $10 million in capital improvement bonds for park projects. The council also approved a first reading of a Tenants Bill of Rights ordinance and numerous consent agenda items, including contracts for salt, vehicles, and professional services.

• Approved Kline's Lot purchase and sale agreement as amended (R-26-359)
• Approved rezoning of 1.199 acres at 2080 South State Street from TWP to O on first reading (ORD-26-23)
• Approved Tenants Bill of Rights ordinance on first reading (ORD-26-24)
• Authorized publication of notice of intent to issue up to $10M in park capital improvement bonds (10-0, R-26-360)
• Approved 2958 Shady Lane annexation of 5,227 square feet (R-26-361)
• Approved $481,765.72 construction contract for West Park Bandshell demolition (R-26-358)
• Approved $184,680 early fill and $233,280 seasonal backup salt purchase from Detroit Salt Company (R-26-339)
• Approved $400,000 settlement in Pacinte Allam v Sory Conde (R-26-355)