Gaylord public meetings in 2025
24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to discuss several administrative approvals and land use requests. The body will consider a rezoning request and a parcel combination on E. Main.
- Approval of Parcel Combination (134 E. Main)
- Approval of Request to Rezone Parcel #101-033-000-070-002
- Approval of Cemetery Lot Repurchase
- Approval of DDA Board Appointment (C. Walcott)
- Approval of Expenditures
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will meet to review a partial road closure request and a property adjustment. The body will also consider a change order for Elkview Park.
- Partial road closure request for March for Life
- Parcel split/lot line adjustment at 118 W. 2nd St
- Change Order #1 for Elkview Park
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will consider several approvals at its November 10 meeting. Items include closing M32 for the Santa Parade, granting a temporary liquor license to Snowbelt Brewery, forming a new housing committee, and approving general expenditures. Standard reports from the mayor, city manager, and department heads will also be presented.
- Approval of Request to Close M32 (Santa Parade)
- Approval of Temporary Liquor License Request (Snowbelt Brewery)
- Approval of Formation of Housing Committee
- Approval of Expenditures
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council meeting will include a public hearing on the Brownfield Plan for the property at 149 S. Wisconsin Ave, followed by a vote to adopt that Brownfield Plan. Council members will also vote to annex the I‑75 highway ramp parcel. Additionally, the council will approve the formation of an Ad Hoc Food Truck Ordinance Committee. Standard reports and public comment will also be presented.
- Public hearing on Brownfield Plan for 149 S. Wisconsin Ave (Catt's Realty Company Duplexes)
- Adopt Brownfield Plan for 149 S. Wisconsin Ave
- Approve annexation of I-75 highway ramp parcel
- Approve creation of Ad Hoc Food Truck Ordinance Committee
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will vote on several land‑related agreements, including annexing the former Green Arrow Parking Lot. It will also consider an interlocal revenue‑sharing agreement with Livingston Township and an amendment to the conditional transfer agreement for the Otsego Club. Additional items include a second reading of a zoning ordinance and the first reading of a solicitation ordinance amendment.
- Approval of Resolution Approving Annexation of Property (Former Green Arrow Parking Lot)
- Approval of Resolution Approving Interlocal Revenue Sharing Agreement – City of Gaylord/Livingston Township (former Green Arrow Parking Lot)
- Approval of Fifth Amendment to Joint Agreement for Conditional Transfer of Property (Otsego Club)
- Approval of Zoning Ordinance – Second Reading
- Approval of Amendment to the Solicitation Ordinance – First Reading
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council meeting will consider several approvals. Items include adopting a zoning ordinance on second reading, approving a new generator for City Hall, and extending a purchase agreement for 18 acres of city‑owned land. The council will also consider a health‑insurance exemption resolution, a request for irrigation assistance from the Gaylord Soccer League, and a proclamation for Domestic Abuse Awareness Month. Public comments and reports from city officials are also scheduled.
- Approval of New Generator - City Hall
- Approval of Extension of Purchase Agreement (City Owned 18 Acres)
- Approval of Zoning Ordinance Adoption - Second Reading
- Approval of Resolution to Adopt the Annual Exemption Option - Health Insurance
- Approval of Gaylord Soccer League Request for Assistance with Cost of Irrigation
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 8, 2025, to decide on several items including the adoption of a zoning ordinance, approval of a transient trader permit for Anywhere Ice Cream Truck, and renewal of marihuana licenses for Great Lakes Exotics at two locations. The meeting will also include routine reports from city officials and public comment.
- Approval of Zoning Ordinance Adoption
- Approval of Transient Trader Permit (Anywhere Ice Cream Truck)
- Approval of Marihuana Renewal License Applications (Great Lakes Exotics at 2625 S. Otsego and 820 W. Main)
- Approval of Agreement (Peerless Midwest)
- Approval of Insurance Renewal - Michigan Par Plan
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will hold its regular meeting with routine procedural items and reports from city officials. Two substantive items are scheduled: approval of a property lease with United Way and consideration of a parcel combination or split.
- Approval of Property Lease - United Way
- Approval of Parcel Combination/Split
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will consider approving a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for North Center Avenue and a property lease with the United Way. The meeting also includes reports from city departments and a public comment session.
- Approval of Resolution to Enter into Contract with MDOT - North Center Avenue
- Approval of Property Lease - United Way
- Approval of Proposal of Work (Tree Harvesting, City Property)
- Alpen Bluffs Resort (Credit for Utility Services)
- Rebecca Yuncker - Northern Michigan Children's Assessment Center
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will meet to discuss new business including a janitorial bid and traffic at St. Mary's School. The meeting also includes standard reports from city officials and public comment.
- Approval of janitorial bid for Elkview Park
- Discussion regarding St. Mary's School traffic
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will vote on the adoption of a Master Plan and a use variance request for Alpen Bluffs Outdoor Resort LLC. The body will also review liquor and marihuana license applications.
- Use Variance request for Alpen Bluffs Outdoor Resort LLC
- Resolution of Adoption of Master Plan
- DDA Class C & SDM Liquor License request for Ah-Loy Bamboo
- Marihuana License Renewal Applications for Cloud and Lume
- Request to close State Highway for Old 27 Motor Tour
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider establishing water and sewer rates and a budget adjustment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The meeting includes decisions on business permits and a master plan resolution.
- Resolution to establish water and sewer rates for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
- Budget adjustment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
- Marihuana license renewal for Meds Cafe at 115 S. Wisconsin
- Outdoor cafe permit for Ah-Loy Bamboo
- Resolution for final approval authority for the Master Plan
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the 2025-2026 annual budget and millage levy. The body will also consider a special assessment for police and fire services and union contracts for the Police Department and DPW.
- 2025-2026 Annual Budget & Millage Levy
- Special Assessment of Police & Fire Services 2025-2026
- DPW and Police Department Union Contract
- Otsego County United Way - Project Connect Event
- Approval of Expenditures
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will decide on a final planning document for water system improvements and designate an authorized project representative. They will also hold or set public hearings for police and fire services, budget and millage levies, and review rules for the Downtown Development Authority. Charitable gaming license approval for the Otsego County Food Pantry is also on the agenda.
- Approval of Resolution Adopting a Final Project Planning Document for Water System Improvements
- Approval of Resolution to Hold a Public Hearing for Police and Fire Services 2025-2026
- Set Public Hearing for Budget and Millage Levies
- DDA - Rules Governing the Gaylord Downtown Development Authority
- Approval of Resolution for Charitable Gaming License - Otsego County Food Pantry
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a regular meeting with reports and public comment, then take up several permits and license requests. New business includes outdoor café and liquor license approvals for Snowbelt (132 W. Main) and The Iron Pig Smokehouse (143 W. Main), a resolution setting poverty exemption guidelines, and proclamations for Police Week and National Public Works Week.
- Outdoor café permit and liquor license for Snowbelt at 132 W. Main
- Outdoor café permit and liquor license for The Iron Pig Smokehouse at 143 W. Main
- Guideline resolution for property tax poverty exemption
- Sign permit and art structure for Gaylord Area Council for the Arts (GACA)
- Proclamations for Police Week and National Public Works Week
Budget Work Session
The Gaylord City Council is holding a budget work session to review the upcoming budget, millage levy, employee wages, and utility rates. No votes are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Review of budget and millage levy for the upcoming fiscal year
- Discussion of employee wage adjustments
- Review of city utility rates
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a non-use variance request from Skiba Holdings, LLC. New business items include approval of a road closure for the Memorial Day Parade, an outdoor cafe permit for Brennan's Up North, and the budget timeline. Reports from the mayor, city manager, police chief, and other officials are also scheduled.
- Non-Use Variance Request (Skiba Holdings, LLC) – public hearing and approval vote
- Road Closure Request for Memorial Day Parade (Ruthann Galbraith)
- Outdoor Cafe Permit (Brennan's Up North)
- Approval of Budget Timeline
- Donna Wishart – presentation from OCCOA
Regular City Council Meeting
This meeting includes several approvals: a parcel combination, a janitorial bid for Freel and Dumas Parks, outdoor cafe permits for two restaurants, proclamations for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Arbor Day, and expenditures. The agenda also contains routine reports and public comment.
- Approval of parcel combination – Skiba Holdings, LLC
- Approval of janitorial bid for Freel and Dumas Parks
- Approval of outdoor cafe permit – Rafi's Hibachi & Sushi Bar
- Approval of outdoor cafe permit – El Patron
- Approval of proclamations for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Arbor Day
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will consider a second reading of a procedure for vacating streets and alleys, and also vote on a request to use the Aspen Tennis Courts. Other agenda items include reports from city officials and public comment.
- Second reading of procedure for vacating streets and alleys
- Approval of Aspen Tennis Court usage request
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will consider several action items, including approval to send the Master Plan for review, a purchase agreement for the city's 18 acres, and a resolution for the M32 Streetscape TAP grant. Other business includes a marijuana license renewal for LJA Holdings II at 121 S. Wisconsin, street closure for Alpenfest, and tennis court usage requests. The meeting includes reports from city officials and public comment.
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will hear reports from city officials and hold public comment. New business items include approval of a city-wide spring clean-up bid, a resolution for unclaimed property, and a purchase agreement for the City's 18 acres. The purchase agreement is the most substantial item on the agenda.
- Approval of City-Wide Spring Clean Up Bid
- Approval of Resolution for Unclaimed Property
- Purchase Agreement - City's 18 Acres
Regular City Council Meeting
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the M32 Streetscape Transportation Alternatives Program Grant, then vote on a resolution to accept it. Other business includes approval of a purchase agreement for 18 acres of city-owned land, an easement for Consumers Energy, and routine expenditure approvals.
- Public hearing and resolution for M32 Streetscape TAP Grant
- Approval of purchase agreement for City's 18 acres
- Approval of easement for Consumers Energy
- Approval of expenditures
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will hear an audit presentation, consider several property transactions including a parcel split for Great Lakes Energy and a combination for Munson Healthcare, and vote on a purchase agreement for the city's 18 acres. A housing development proposal from Woda Cooper will also be discussed. Additionally, the council will decide on a Chargepoint plan renewal, a backhoe purchase, an alley abandonment, and a partial street closure for the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
- Audit Findings Presentation by Hungerford Nichols
- Approval of Parcel Split – Industrial Park (Great Lakes Energy)
- Approval of Purchase Agreement for City's 18 Acres
- Woda Cooper – Housing Development Proposal
- Approval of Partial Street Closure – St. Patrick's Day Parade
Regular City Council Meeting
The Gaylord City Council will consider a deficit elimination plan resolution and a marijuana license renewal for Great Lakes Cannafarms. Other business includes approving a Color Run at Aspen Park, an addendum to the Great Lakes Energy purchase agreement, and numerous appointments for 2025 committees and boards.
- Approval of Resolution for Deficit Elimination Plan
- Approval of Marihuana License Renewal Application - Great Lakes Cannafarms, LLC (1865 O'Rourke Ave)
- Approval of Color Run at Aspen Park
- Approval of Addendum to Great Lakes Energy Purchase Agreement
- Appointments for 2025 Standing Committees, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, Planning Commission, and others