East Lansing
Upcoming
Financial Health Review Committee
The Financial Health Review Committee is presenting its second draft final report on the city's fiscal status. The committee suggests several revenue-generating strategies and expenditure controls to protect the General Fund from future infrastructure costs and the potential expiration of the income tax.
- Recommendation to extend the city income tax and 5-mill property tax reduction to 2040
- Proposal to implement a special assessment program for street lighting costs
- Recommendation for employees to contribute to health insurance premiums and offer High-Deductible Plans
- Proposal to collaborate with MSU on a ticket surcharge for university events to reimburse city services
- Recommendation to renovate the Hannah Center third floor and establish a Local Talent Incubator
Downtown Management Board Marketing Committee
The Downtown Management Board Marketing Committee is meeting to discuss issuing a request for quotes for short-form social media videos. Staff will also provide updates on summer promotions, merchandise, and strategies to advertise vacant downtown properties.
- Request for quotes for 12 short-form videos with a budget of $6,500
- Promotion of businesses on E. Grand River Ave during summer road closures
- Discussion of marketing and staging for vacant business properties
- Review of Google Analytics for 'Downtown EL Summer Specials' webpage
- Update on DMB merchandise branding kits and online store
Historic District Commission
The Commission will hold public hearings to determine if proposed exterior renovations at three different locations meet historic preservation standards. The body is deciding on Certificates of Appropriateness for masonry, landscaping, and building repairs.
- 520 Ann Street: Request to replace front steps and tuckpoint
- 350 Kensington Road: Request to remove round stone garden bed and install lineal pavers
- 200 W. Grand River Avenue (The Peoples Church): Request to replace deteriorated brick and stone
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Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for two property-specific requests. The board will decide on a lot line adjustment for Lilac Avenue and a rental license application for Tamarisk Drive.
- Public hearing for lot line adjustment at 962 and 970 Lilac Ave
- Public hearing for rental license application at 1933 Tamarisk Dr
Police Oversight Commission
The Commission will discuss procedures for viewing body worn camera footage, review a draft annual report including use of force data, and consider recommendations on the Use of Force Policy. They will also review motions regarding closed complaints and a $6,000 contract for a consultant to analyze use of force data.
- Discussion of access to body worn camera videos
- Recommendations about Use of Force Policy
- Approval of motions on 10 closed complaints
- $6,000 contract for consultant to analyze use of force data
- Draft annual report review
SPECIAL Council Meeting
The City Council will meet for a special session primarily to conduct a closed-door discussion. The focus is on confidential legal correspondence and collective bargaining negotiations.
- Closed session regarding attorney-client legal correspondence
- Closed session regarding collective bargaining negotiations
Downtown Development Authority
The Downtown Development Authority will consider recommending approval of a site plan for a 10-story mixed-use building with residential units and ground-floor commercial space at 530 Albert Avenue. They will also vote on a special use permit for a rooftop deck expansion at Graduate East Lansing, approve a $75,000 contract for downtown camera system upgrades, and consider increasing the ambassador program budget from $100,000 to $275,000.
- Site plan recommendation for 10-story mixed-use development at 530 Albert Avenue
- Special use permit for expanded rooftop deck with alcohol service at 133 Evergreen Avenue
- Contract with Harvey Electronics for up to $75,000 for downtown camera system improvements
- Budget amendment increasing ambassador program from $100,000 to $275,000 for FY27
- Contract with Tower Pinkster for up to $37,000 for DDA office and public restroom design
Building Board of Appeals
The Building Board of Appeals will consider a request from Peak Management, LLC to avoid installing outdoor-venting bathroom fans at the Homestead Apartments. The applicant is seeking a variance from the International Property Maintenance Code and a reconsideration of a 2022 decision regarding grandfathered status.
- Variance request for IPMC 403.2 regarding bathroom exhaust fan ventilation
- Request for reconsideration of a 2022 BBA code decision
- Discussion of retrofitting costs estimated between $433,000 and $588,000
- Review of the 1971 East Lansing Housing Code regarding ventilation standards
Financial Health Review Committee
The Financial Health Review Committee will review and likely approve its draft final report, which includes recommendations on income tax extension, budget procedures, and revenue sources. The report addresses concerns about the upcoming elimination of the income tax and suggests measures to offset its impact on the general fund.
- Recommendation to extend income tax for 10 years beyond 2040 and reallocate proceeds
- Recommendation to absorb BWL franchise fee loss without increasing property tax millage
- Recommendation to review parks & recreation fees and establish a local talent incubator
- Recommendation to explore street lighting special assessment program
- Recommendation to improve fire protection reimbursement reporting under PA 289
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will consider site plans for a high-rise mixed-use development and a behavioral health facility expansion. The body will also review proposed zoning amendments regarding electric vehicles, parking, and urban farming.
- Site plan for 10-story mixed-use building with 205 units at 530 Albert Avenue
- Site plan for 37,748 sq ft addition to Brightwell Behavioral Facility at 3512 Coolidge Rd
- Ordinance 1575: Zoning changes for EV charging, parking ratios, landscaping, bees, and chickens
- Report from the Data Centers Staff Workgroup
Arts Commission
The commission will consider funding up to $3,500 for the Greetings Tour Mural repair. Members are also reviewing the 2025 annual report, updates to the FY27 budget, and a proposal to change Cultural Arts Grant application guidelines.
- Repair of the Greetings Tour Mural by Dustin Hunt (up to $3,500)
- Approval of the 2025 Arts Commission Annual Report
- Changes to the Cultural Arts Grant application process
- FY27 Budget Update
- Art Space status report
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Use of Force Committee: Police Oversight Commission
The Use of Force Committee will review a draft section of the 2025 ELIPOC annual report on use of force, discuss recommendations to modify the East Lansing Police Department's Response to Resistance policy, and analyze 2025 use-of-force data. They will also continue discussions on improving the ELPD website's transparency pages.
- Review draft of 2025 ELIPOC annual report section on use of force
- Recommendations to change ELPD Response to Resistance policy
- Analysis of use of force by ELPD in 2025
- Further discussion of ELPD website transparency pages
- Previous committee agreed to request $6,000 for statistical analysis of use of force data