Monroe, MI

Downtown Development Authority - Work Session

The Downtown Development Authority is holding a work session to review the results of its 2022-2027 Strategic Plan. The body will discuss strategic goals and evaluate district performance using the Michigan Mainstreet Downtown Scorecard.

• Review of 2022-2027 DDA Strategic Plan goals and objectives
• Discussion of Michigan Mainstreet Downtown Scorecard for business, real estate, events, and marketing
• Review of short-term objectives including Macomb Lot Redevelopment RFP
• Discussion of traffic analysis for S Monroe (M-125) and Front Streets
• Review of proposed vacant property registry and code enforcement portal

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to approve minutes from October 19, 2026, and authorize payments for various city bills and warrants. The agenda includes a preliminary accounts payable report featuring numerous vendor payments for city services and infrastructure.

• Payment of $350,841.10 to Saline Trucking & Excavating Inc for water main and paving programs
• Payment of $251,683.50 to GV Cement Contracting Co for the 2026 Concrete Paving Program
• Payment of $353,516.40 to Mann, Smith Group Inc for West Elm Underpass repair and services
• Payment of $129,169.23 to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
• Payment of $38,000.00 to E R Relker Excavating Inc for Loop Greenway Trail construction

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

City Council - Council Meeting

City Council - Work Session Meeting

Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting

City Council - Council Meeting

City Council - Work Session Meeting

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting

City Council - Work Session Meeting

City Council - Council Meeting

City Council - Council Meeting

City Council - Work Session Meeting

Post Retirement Healthcare Board - Regular Meeting

Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to review financial reports and plan for future infrastructure. The body will discuss the FY 27-28 Capital Improvements Planning and receive an update on Michigan Mainstreet training.

• FY 27-28 Capital Improvements Planning presentation
• Review of September 2026 Revenue and Expenditure Report
• Google Workspace invoice for $16.80
• ChargePoint EV charging station revenue remittance of $464.94
• Michigan Mainstreet Training Registration Guide update

City Council - Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to approve minutes from October 5, 2026, and authorize payments for various city accounts. The agenda includes a preliminary report of expenditures for city services and supplies.

• Payment of $72,589.37 to Mack Construction Company for the Navarre Library and Opportunity Center
• Payment of $11,681.28 to Badger Meter Inc. for sewer services
• Payment of $6,616.00 to Arctic Sire Inc. for hydrant maintenance
• Payment of $4,473.10 to Aecom Technical Services for professional consulting
• Payment of $1,700.00 to Dynamic Plumbing of Monroe for a check valve kit

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will hear a review of summer recreation programming from the Monroe County Opportunity Program and the Monroe Family YMCA. The Economic & Community Development Department will also present a status update on the Center 2.0 phase of the Arthur Lesow Community Center campus.

• Review of summer recreation programming including Tot Lots and Summer Camps
• Status update on Center 2.0 at First and Winchester Streets
• Discussion of Center 2.0 components including the entrepreneurial plaza and Joe's Boxing Club

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Authority is reviewing the June 30, 2026 financial report and various invoices for services. The meeting includes a recommendation to accept the fiscal year-end financial report for the record.

• Payment of $9,633.00 due to the State of Michigan for Former La-Z-Boy World HQ and Port of Monroe Area-Wide projects
• Invoice from Mohr Budds Law, PLLC for $340.00
• City of Monroe invoices for August and September 2026 totaling $724.69
• Review of June 30, 2026 financial report showing an ending fund balance of $2,039,829.39

Election Commission - Regular Meeting

The Election Commission will meet to perform required equipment testing and certification. The body is scheduled to select precincts for public accuracy and ballot on demand tests.

• Public Accuracy Test
• Ballot on Demand Test
• Election Commission Certification

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

City Council - Special Meeting

The Monroe City Council is holding a special meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:15 PM. The agenda lists a call to order, public comment, and consideration of entering a closed executive session for two purposes: an interim city manager performance evaluation discussion and a quarterly litigation update. The meeting then adjourns. The agenda does not state what decisions, if any, will be made in open session.

• Consideration to enter closed executive session for interim city manager performance evaluation discussion
• Consideration to enter closed executive session for quarterly litigation update
• Public comment period with a three-minute limit per speaker
• Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk/Treasurer before the meeting

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe, MI City Council meets on 2026-10-05. The provided agenda text consists mainly of procedural items: allowing bills and drawing warrants for payment, and accepting minutes from the Sep 21, 2026 meeting. The bulk of the document is an encoded preliminary invoice report listing vendors and amounts, which cannot be reliably read as plain text. No substantive policy decisions, public hearings, or dollar amounts are legible in the supplied record.

• Approval of minutes from the Sep 21, 2026 7:30 PM meeting
• Action to allow bills and draw warrants on various accounts for payment
• Preliminary invoice report attached (Packet Pg. 14-20), contents encoded and not legible

Election Commission - Regular Meeting

The City of Monroe Election Commission met on August 17, 2026, and approved minutes from two prior meetings. The commission unanimously approved three resolutions related to the November 3, 2026 General Election: delegating election duties to the Clerk-Treasurer, establishing Absent Voter Counting Boards with early processing and tabulation, and scheduling a Public Accuracy Test for October 14, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall. Council Member Kellie M. Vining was excused from the meeting.

• Resolution 6093: Delegated election duties to Clerk-Treasurer for the November 3, 2026 General Election
• Resolution 6094: Established Absent Voter Counting Boards and authorized early processing and tabulation
• Resolution 6095: Set Public Accuracy Test for October 14, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall
• Approved minutes from regular meetings held June 15, 2026 and July 22, 2026

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City of Monroe Election Commission met on August 17, 2026 and approved three resolutions related to the November 3, 2026 General Election. The commission delegated election duties to the Clerk-Treasurer, established Absent Voter Counting Boards with authorization for early processing and tabulation, and set a Public Accuracy Test for October 14, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall. All votes were unanimous, with Council Member Kellie M. Vining excused.

• Resolution 6093: delegated election duties to the Clerk-Treasurer for the November 3, 2026 General Election
• Resolution 6094: established Absent Voter Counting Boards and authorized early processing and tabulation
• Resolution 6095: set Public Accuracy Test for October 14, 2026 at 7:30 a.m. at City Hall
• Public Accuracy Test to be conducted by commissioners Clark, Germani, Stringham, and Staelgraeve
• Minutes of June 15, 2026 and July 22, 2026 regular meetings approved

City Council - Work Session Meeting

This is a routine work session where the City Council will approve minutes from September 8, 2026, and authorize payment of bills via warrants drawn on city accounts. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from Sep 8, 2026 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM meetings
• Payment of bills and warrants drawn on various accounts
• Preliminary report of invoices for expenses including supplies, equipment, and services

City Council - Council Meeting

This is a routine City Council meeting focused on approving bills for payment and accepting minutes from the September 8, 2026 meetings. The agenda contains no major policy decisions, public hearings, or significant contracts, only standard administrative approvals.

• Approval of bills and warrants for payment across various accounts
• Acceptance of minutes from Sep 8, 2026 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM meetings
• Various small purchases including office supplies, tools, and equipment from vendors like Amazon, Home Depot, and Grainger

Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority will review its August 2026 financial report, approve minutes, and discuss invoices for DTE Energy, Google Workspace, and website hosting. They will also discuss potential involvement in the Michigan Main Street program.

• Approve minutes from Aug 19, 2026 meeting
• Review DTE Energy invoice for August 2026
• Review Google Workspace invoice for $16.80
• Review Revize LLC website hosting invoice for $2,100.00
• Discuss Michigan Main Street program involvement

Post Retirement Healthcare Board - Regular Meeting

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The Citizens Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to divide 1525 South Custer Rd. to create a formal driveway for the adjacent property at 1541 South Custer Rd. The commission will review the proposal and hear public comments, then may recommend approval to the City Council.

• Public hearing for Case #LD 26-001: land division of 1525 S. Custer Rd. (Parcel #19-00922-000)
• Proposed 0.14-acre parcel from northwest corner to combine with 0.13-acre parcel at 1541 S. Custer Rd.
• Applicant: Brian Howard; Owner: Calvary Baptist Church
• Zoning: R-2 Low Density Residential (Medium Lot)
• Staff recommends approval; meets R-2 lot requirements and Michigan Land Division Act

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Citizens Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request to divide a parcel at 1525 South Custer Rd. The proposal seeks to create a 0.14-acre parcel to provide a formal driveway for the adjacent property at 1541 South Custer Rd.

• Case #LD 26-001: Land division request for 1525 S. Custer Rd. (Parcel #19-00922-000)
• Proposed combination of a new 0.14-acre parcel with the existing 0.13-acre parcel at 1541 South Custer Rd.

City Council - Council Meeting

This meeting is largely procedural: the Council will vote to approve minutes from the Aug 17, 2026 meetings and a preliminary report of invoices for payment. The invoice list includes many routine vendor payments for supplies, services, and maintenance. No major policy decisions, rezonings, or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from Aug 17, 2026 meetings
• Invoice approval for various vendors including Auch Construction ($14,669.18), BCA Express ($17,961.84), and DTE Energy ($16,184.00)
• Payments for items like liquid oxygen, sump pump line rerouting, and fire engine repairs
• Contract payments for services like managed janitorial and telecommunications retainer

City Council - Work Session Meeting

At this work session, the City Council will receive an update from Interim City Manager Mark Cochran and administrative staff on the progress and current status of each priority initiative and goal adopted for the 2026-27 term. The update covers the five broad goals and their associated objectives, including economic development, infrastructure, community engagement, quality of life, and organizational excellence.

• Progress update on 2026-27 City Council goals and objectives
• Review of priority initiatives aligned with each goal
• Discussion of land use, corridor implementation, and property reactivation
• Update on infrastructure plans and sustainability efforts
• Status of housing, safety, and parks initiatives

Downtown Development Authority - Regular Meeting

The Downtown Development Authority is meeting to approve a purchase agreement selling the property at 13 West Front Street to Glow Fish Studios LLC for $200,000. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, payment of DTE and Google Workspace invoices, and a financial report showing revenues and expenditures through July 2026.

• Approval of purchase agreement for 13 West Front Street (Parcel #29-00162-000) to Glow Fish Studios LLC for $200,000
• DTE invoices for utility payments (amounts not specified in agenda)
• Google Workspace invoice of $16.80 for July 2026
• July 2026 revenue and expenditure report for DDA fund 248
• ChargePoint EV charging station revenue remittance of $442.23 for June 2026

Post Retirement Healthcare Board - Regular Meeting

City Council - Council Meeting

The agenda for this City Council meeting could not be retrieved because the meeting page returned a website error. No agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are available in the provided text.

Election Commission - Regular Meeting

The Election Commission is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and to consider resolutions delegating regular election duties for November 2026 and establishing Absent Voter Counting Boards with early processing authorization.

• Approval of minutes from Jun 15, 2026 and Jul 22, 2026
• Resolution delegating regular election duties for November 2026 to Clerk-Treasurer
• Resolution to establish Absent Voter Counting Boards and authorize early processing

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will discuss results of a study on modifying the East Front and East First Street intersection to create a more welcoming gateway and park entry, and will gather feedback. They will also receive an update on implementing recently adopted regulations for e-bikes and other electronic micromobility devices, including future considerations.

• Discussion of proposed modification to East Front and East First Street interchange
• Funding from Michigan Infrastructure Office's 2026 Pre-Development Accelerator Pilot Program
• Proposal by OHM Advisors for gateway and park entry layout
• Update on rollout of e-bike and micromobility regulations (Chapter 199 amendments)

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority - Regular Meeting

The Brownfield Redevelopment Authority will review and vote to accept the May 31, 2026 financial report, which shows total assets of $2,023,715.31 and an ending fund balance of $1,587,213.67. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting. No other substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Acceptance of May 31, 2026 financial report showing $2,023,715.31 in total assets
• Ending fund balance of $1,587,213.67 as of May 31, 2026
• Approval of minutes from July 9, 2026 regular meeting

Citizens Planning Commission - Regular meeting

The Citizens Planning Commission will discuss and vote on accepting the May 31, 2026 financial report for the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the July 9, 2026 meeting. The financial report shows total assets of $2,023,715.31 and an ending fund balance of $1,587,213.67.

• Acceptance of May 31, 2026 financial report for the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Fund
• Total assets reported at $2,023,715.31 with an ending fund balance of $1,587,213.67
• Invoice from Community Reimagined, LLC for $5,566.25 for brownfield consulting at 1026 & 1030 E 2nd Street
• City of Monroe invoice to BRA for $460.98 in staff time for July 2026
• Approval of minutes from the July 9, 2026 regular meeting

City Council - Council Meeting

The Monroe, MI City Council will hold a meeting to accept minutes from multiple July 20, 2026 sessions and approve bills for payment. No substantive policy decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from July 20, 2026 sessions at 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:30 PM
• Payment of bills and warrants drawn on various accounts

The Monroe City Council unanimously approved authorizing the City Attorney to file complaints and pursue Circuit Court judgments for blight and property maintenance code violations at 324 Union Street, and at 217 Adams Street if the current owner does not remedy violations within 30 days. The council also accepted two grants: a MEDC Revitalization and Placemaking grant and a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant, both unanimously. A proclamation was presented to Kaye Lani Rafko Wilson recognizing her service on the 25th anniversary of Gabi's Grief Center.

• Approved code enforcement legal action for 324 Union Street and conditional action for 217 Adams Street (unanimous)
• Accepted MEDC Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) grant (unanimous)
• Accepted Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,768,768.04 in vendor payments (unanimous)
• Approved regular agenda (unanimous)
• Entered closed executive session for labor negotiations, reconvened at 7:56 PM (unanimous)

Election Commission - Regular Meeting

City Council - Work Session Meeting

The City Council will receive an update on comments from business owners, residents, and property owners about proposed changes to Front and First Streets and Monroe Street lane configurations. The presentation follows stakeholder engagement sessions conducted by the Engineering and Economic & Community Development Departments from April through June 2026. The council will consider this feedback as part of the ongoing analysis of the Downtown Master Plan’s street conversion recommendations.

• Potential one‑two way conversion on Front and First Streets
• Feasibility study on reducing Monroe Street from its current five‑lane configuration
• Outreach sessions with downtown stakeholders held April‑June 2026
• OHM Advisors report findings presented to council and development authority in 2024
• Update on feedback from business owners, residents, and property owners

The City Council work session included a presentation by Community Development Specialist Maria Suffredini on the results of the Downtown Traffic Configuration Stakeholder Sessions, followed by council discussion. No formal decisions were made during this work session.

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council will meet to consider entering a closed executive session. The purpose of the session is to discuss labor negotiations.

• Closed executive session for labor negotiations

The City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter closed executive session to discuss labor negotiations, then reconvened in open session and adjourned. No substantive public decisions were made; the only actions were procedural motions to enter and exit the closed session and to adjourn.

• Approved motion to enter closed executive session for labor negotiations (unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to open session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)