Grand Rapids

July 2026 Mobile GR Commission Meeting

The Mobile GR Commission will review multiple public letters requesting a traffic signal at Kalamazoo Avenue and Adams Street, along with traffic calming measures on Kalamazoo Street. The body will also discuss an overview of the Transit Access Funding Plan engagement. No formal votes or contracts are scheduled for this meeting.

• Multiple public letters requesting a traffic signal at Kalamazoo Ave and Adams St
• Public feedback on traffic calming devices along Kalamazoo St
• Discussion of the Transit Access Funding Plan engagement overview
• Approval of June 10 meeting minutes

City Commission Meeting

The Grand Rapids City Commission will review and vote on several key items, including a major amendment to zoning rules for accessory dwelling units and a planned redevelopment district at 2071 E. Beltline Avenue. The agenda also features public hearings for two large industrial projects: a $26 million Profile Films expansion at 701 Ann Street NW and a $7.5 million Honeycrisp Ventures project at 2210 Northridge Drive NW. Additionally, the commission will approve multiple grants, construction contracts, and budget substitutions for city infrastructure and affordable housing.

• Amendment to zoning regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
• Public hearings for a $26M Profile Films project at 701 Ann Street NW and a $7.5M Honeycrisp Ventures project at 2210 Northridge Drive NW
• $12.9M grant for the Grand River Revitalization Project and $9.6M payment to the Affordable Housing Fund
• Construction contracts for Millbank road reconstruction ($683,597) and Camelot Park improvements ($1.06M)
• Budget substitutions for a pedestrian beacon at Lyon & Fuller ($170k) and the MLK Jr. Street ramp bridge ($280.9k)

Civil Service Board Meeting, June 16 2026

Legislative Team Meeting

This meeting features updates on federal and state FY 2027 appropriations processes and a presentation from the Michigan Municipal League. No votes or decisions are expected.

• Federal FY 2027 appropriations process update from Steve Carey
• State FY 2027 appropriations update from Bill Jackson
• Presentation from Dan Gilmartin, Michigan Municipal League

Public Safety Committee Meeting

The Public Safety Committee will receive a briefing on the Office of Oversight and Public Accountability's analysis of GRPD's canine program policy, hear monthly crime statistics from the police department, and discuss fire department recruitment and hiring.

• Briefing on OPA benchmarking analysis of GRPD Canine Program Policy 6-8.1
• Presentation of monthly crime stats by Grand Rapids Police Department
• Fire Department recruitment and hiring update

Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole will vote on a $9,595,000 payment to the Grand Rapids Community Foundation for the Affordable Housing Fund, approve a $50,000 annual purchase agreement for electric steam services, and consider social district permit applications. Briefings will cover FY2027 budget follow-up and 2026 election updates.

• $9,595,000 payment to Affordable Housing Fund
• $50,000 annual purchase agreement with Vicinity Energy for eSteam
• Social district permit for Our Brewing Company at 738 Wealthy St SE
• Wastewater sludge agreement with City of Wyoming
• Juneteenth proclamation

Community Development Committee Meeting

The Community Development Committee will vote on fireworks permits for two events, schedule public hearings for several redevelopment projects including a brownfield plan amendment and industrial development district for Profile Films, and approve contracts for road reconstruction, park improvements, and riverfront revitalization. Notable items include a $26 million project for Profile Films at 701 Ann Street NW and a $1.4 million contract for Camelot Park improvements.

• Public hearing for Profile Films' $26M project at 701 Ann Street NW for an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate
• Approval of $1,056,572 for Camelot Park improvements (not-to-exceed $1,428,840)
• Contract for Millbank reconstruction from Giddings to Newcastle: $683,597 (not-to-exceed $931,915)
• Increase of $3,596,029 for Grand River Revitalization – Lower Reach (total $29,578,130)
• Schedule public hearing for 111 Barnett Street NE, 830 Fourth Street NW, and 838 Butterworth Avenue SW Redevelopment Project

Fiscal Committee Meeting

The Fiscal Committee will vote on accepting several grant awards, including a $12.9 million federal grant for the Grand River Revitalization Project. They will also consider contracts for Oracle ERP managed services, public relations, and housing services, along with budget substitutions for infrastructure improvements and an ordinance amendment.

• Accept $12,900,000 USDA grant for Grand River Revitalization Project – Lower Reach
• Accept $4,300,000 Michigan Talent Partnership grant from MEDC
• Approve $200,000 contract with iteria-US for Oracle ERP managed services for FY2027
• Authorize $170,005 for Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Lyon St and Fuller Ave
• Authorize $491,865 for HVAC air handling unit replacement at Westside Complex

Committee on Appointments Meeting

The Committee on Appointments is considering multiple resolutions to confirm members for local authorities. This includes reappointments to the Grand Rapids Land Bank Authority and the Grand Valley Regional Biosolids Authority. The committee will also discuss current vacancies across city boards and commissions.

• Reappointment of Guillermo Cisneros to Grand Rapids Land Bank Authority
• Reappointment of David LaGrand to Grand Rapids Land Bank Authority
• Reappointment of Molly Clarin to Grand Valley Regional Biosolids Authority
• Reappointment of Wayne Jernberg to Grand Valley Regional Biososids Authority
• Reappointment of James Ouzts to Grand Valley Regional Biososids Authority

June 2026 Mobile GR Commission Meeting

The Mobile GR Commission will discuss transit support and FY27 budget items. They will also consider approving minutes from the previous meeting and receive updates.

• Discussion on transit support
• Discussion on MGR Budget Items FY27
• Approval of May 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Updates from Director and VSOC representative