Madison Heights, MI

City Council Regular Meeting

Human Relations and Equity Committee Meeting

Planning Commission Meeting - POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 22ND AT 5:30 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

Historical Commission Special Meeting

The Madison Heights Historical Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss a proposed public trip to the Holocaust Memorial Museum. The trip is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with costs covering the bus driver and admission for attendees. The meeting is open to the public.

• Proposed public trip to the Holocaust Memorial Museum on November 15, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Cost includes bus driver and admission for attendees

Planning Commission Meeting (Special Meeting)

The Madison Heights Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to consider two special land use requests for major home occupations. The first is for dog boarding at 30159 Brush St., and the second is for licensed massage therapy at 26126 Groveland St. The commission will also review the minutes from the July 20, 2026 meeting. Public comment is allowed on agenda items and on items not listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Special Land Use PSP 26-05 for dog boarding at 30159 Brush St.
• Public hearing: Special Land Use PSP 26-06 for licensed massage therapy at 26126 Groveland St.
• Approval of July 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Meeting open to the public for items not on the agenda

City Council Regular Meeting

The Madison Heights City Council will hold a regular meeting on August 24, 2026, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes a resolution for a temporary data center moratorium, as well as confirmations of city officials and appointments. Several consent agenda items cover vehicle and equipment purchases and board appointments.

• Temporary Data Center Moratorium Resolution (City Planner)
• Confirmation of Human Resources Director/Deputy City Manager
• Confirmation of City Clerk Appointment
• Purchase of Leased Vehicle #457 (Director of Public Services)
• Purchase of SCBA Decontamination Washing System (Fire Chief)

MHBRA & MHDDA Joint Meeting

The Madison Heights Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (MHBRA) and Downtown Development Authority (MHDDA) are holding a joint meeting to discuss unfinished business, including filling MHDDA board vacancies and a first look at the Downtown Strategic Plan. They will also receive finance and ongoing projects reports. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• MHDDA Board Member Vacancies
• Downtown Strategic Plan First Look Presentation
• Finance Report
• Ongoing Projects Report

Human Relations and Equity Committee Meeting

The Human Relations and Equity Committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and discussing work plan items. The agenda includes a review of the library men's room and planning for a presentation to the City Council, among other items.

• Revin' in the Heights work plan item
• Library men's room review
• Officers election
• Presentation to City Council
• Social media posts

Arts Board Meeting

The Arts Board is meeting to review reports and discuss ongoing projects including concert series and student outreach. The board will also address new business regarding Madison Heights Community Foundation funding.

• Trail Tunes
• Summer Concert Series
• Bandshell Utilization Subcommittee
• USA 250th Backyard & Beyond Photography Exhibit
• Madison Heights Community Foundation Funding

The Arts Board approved reallocating Community Foundation grant funds to increase the Trail Tunes allocation from $700 to $2,050, covering additional summer concert expenses. They also authorized borrowing up to $1,000 from the Arts Board Escrow Account for immediate Trail Tunes costs, to be reimbursed later. Additionally, the board approved up to $500 for pumpkins for the Harvest Festival. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved reallocation of Community Foundation funds, increasing Trail Tunes allocation to $2,050 (all in favor)
• Authorized Trail Tunes Subcommittee to borrow up to $1,000 from Arts Board Escrow Account (all in favor)
• Approved up to $500 for Harvest Festival pumpkins (all in favor)
• Approved July 22, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)

Planning Commission Meeting - CANCELLED

The Madison Heights Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled. A special meeting will instead be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 300 W. Thirteen Mile Road. No agenda items are listed in this notice.

• Regular meeting cancelled
• Special meeting scheduled for August 25, 2026
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall, 300 W. Thirteen Mile Road

Police and Fire Retiree Health Care Trust Board - Special Meeting

The Police and Fire Retiree Health Care Trust Board will hold a special meeting to review a Morgan Stanley/Graystone investment report and approve minutes from a previous meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of Morgan Stanley/Graystone Investment Report
• Approval of minutes from the June 16, 2026 special meeting
• Meeting open to the public for comments

Police & Fire Retirement System

Police and Fire Retiree Health Care Trust Board Meeting

Police & Fire Retirement System - Special

The Police and Fire Pension Board is establishing its meeting dates for 2026. All meetings are scheduled for Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. on the third or fourth Tuesday of each month from February through November.

• Meeting dates: Feb 17, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19, Jun 16, Jul 21, Aug 18, Sep 15, Oct 20, Nov 17, 2026

General Retiree Health Care Trust Board - Special Meeting

The General Retiree Health Care Trust Board will hold a special meeting to review an investment report from Morgan Stanley/Grayson. The board will also approve minutes from its June 2026 meeting and take public comment.

• Review of Morgan Stanley/Grayson investment report
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026 special meeting
• Public comment period

Crime Commission Meeting

The Madison Heights Crime Commission is meeting to discuss several community events and initiatives. Agenda items include a follow-up on the Bike Rodeo, the Blue Hands for Autism program, the Revin' in the Heights Car Show, chairperson elections, and the 2027 workplan. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Madison Heights City Council is holding a regular meeting with several consent agenda items, including vehicle replacements, pavement marking, and a training manikin purchase. The council will also consider an amendment to the employees' 401(a) retirement plan to permit loans and a bid award for three police patrol vehicles. Public hearings and other business may be discussed.

• Scheduled replacement of Vehicle #126
• 2026 Pavement Marking
• Purchase of a new Advanced Life Support Training Manikin
• Amendment to Employees 401(a) Retirement Plan to Permit Loans
• Three Police Patrol Vehicles

Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - CANCELED

The Madison Heights Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for August 6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. has been canceled. No further details on rescheduling were provided in the notice.

City Council Regular Meeting - CANCELLED

The scheduled regular meeting of the Madison Heights City Council on July 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for August 10, 2026.

Library Advisory Board Meeting

The Madison Heights Library Advisory Board will approve April 2026 minutes, review a work plan, and discuss an update to the home delivery policy.

• Approval of April 2026 minutes
• Review of work plan for Policy, Speakers, and Promotion
• Discussion to update home delivery policy

Arts Board Meeting

The Madison Heights Arts Board will discuss ongoing projects including the Summer Concert Series, Bandshell Utilization, and several community engagement initiatives. The meeting includes reports from the treasurer and social media, and a public comment period.

• Summer Concert Series update (Aaron, Bliss, Covert, Oprins)
• Bandshell Utilization Subcommittee report (Geralds, Covert, King, Wrona)
• Arts & Crafts Swap planning (Young, Nagle, King, Wrona)
• Civic Center Hopscotch project (Geralds)
• USA 250th Backyard & Beyond Photography Exhibit (Geralds, Young)

The Board approved the previous meeting minutes and coordinated logistics for the Summer Concert Series and Trail Tunes. Members reached a consensus to support human-created artwork over generative AI for marketing materials. Several upcoming events were rescheduled or discussed for future planning.

• Approved meeting minutes (All-0)
• Excused absent members Bliss, Geralds, and Soto-Olson (All-0)
• Added Lanyard Discussion to the agenda (All-0)
• Consensus reached to support human-created artwork and non-generative AI for marketing
• Rescheduled Yoga in the Park to August 4
• Set vendor registration fees for Trail Tunes at $10 per table

Police and Fire Retiree Health Care Trust Board Meeting - Canceled

The regular meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026, has been canceled. No other business was listed.

General Retiree Health Care Trust Board Meeting - Canceled

The General Retiree Health Care Trust Board meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026, has been canceled.

July Board Of Review

The Madison Heights July Board of Review will convene on July 21, 2026, to hear appeals on real property, personal property, and poverty exemption cases. The board will also approve minutes from its March 3, 2026 meeting. Public participation is invited during the open portion.

• Approval of minutes from March 3, 2026 Board of Review meeting
• Real Property Cases – assessment appeals
• Personal Property Cases – assessment appeals
• Poverty Exemption Cases – relief requests

Police & Fire Retirement System - Canceled

The Police and Fire Retirement Board, Police & Fire Retiree Health Care Trust Board, and General Retiree Health Care Trust Board meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026, has been canceled.

• Police and Fire Retirement Board meeting canceled
• Police & Fire Retiree Health Care Trust Board meeting canceled
• General Retiree Health Care Trust Board meeting canceled

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will discuss a zoning text amendment regarding residential impervious surface maximums and a master plan update. The meeting will also include updates on development and zoning practices.

• Zoning Text Amendment - Initial Discussion - Residential Impervious Surface Maximums
• Master Plan Update - Modified Goals and Objectives
• Development Update - July 2026
• Michigan Planner - Data Centers and AI
• Zoning Practice - Zoning for Drones

Downtown Development Authority Strategic Planning Meeting

The Madison Heights Downtown Development Authority met on July 20, 2026. The agenda included approval of the June 18, 2026 meeting minutes, reports from the strategic planning committee, and information on training and event opportunities. The meeting was open to the public.

• Approve minutes from 6-18-26 meeting
• Strategic Planning Committee reports
• Training & event opportunities

Human Relations and Equity Committee Meeting

The Human Relations and Equity Committee will meet to discuss upcoming adaptive programs, book club meetings, and the Revin' in the Heights celebration. The committee will also review a presentation to City Council and social media posts.

• Revin' in the Heights community celebration
• Presentation to City Council
• Social media posts
• Adaptive programs upcoming events

The Human Relations and Equity Committee approved dates for three adaptive programs, earmarked 2026 Arts and Pride surplus funds for the 2027 event, and established a subcommittee to prepare a City Council presentation. No public comment was received, and no action was taken on book club meetings.

• Approved adaptive program dates: Sept 29 youth game night, Oct 17 sensory movie, Nov 14 adult game day (unanimous)
• Earmarked all 2026 Arts and Pride excess funds for 2027 event (unanimous)
• Established subcommittee with Arts Board for City Council presentation (unanimous)
• Approved June 18, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Election Commission Meeting

The Commission will review previous minutes and handle election-related administrative tasks. The agenda includes appointing delegates for the August 4, 2026 election and approving election inspectors.

• Appointment of City Clerk and Deputy City Clerk as Commission Delegates
• Approval of Election Inspectors
• Public Accuracy Test

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a rezoning request for 31075 John R Road and several personnel and service agreements. The agenda includes discussions on vehicle replacements and contract extensions.

• Rezoning request PRZN 26-01 for 31075 John R Road (B1 to B-2)
• Police Chief Clemis Participation Agreement
• 43rd District Court - Madison Heights Clemis Participation Agreement
• Scheduled replacement of Vehicle #477
• Contract extension for HydroCorp

The Madison Heights City Council denied a rezoning request for 31075 John R Road from B-1 to B-2, which would have allowed a tobacco/smoke shop, citing proximity to Lamphere High School and Civic Center Park, and concerns about enforceability and public interest. The council also approved a new contract with the Department Heads Union AFSCME Council 25 through June 30, 2029, and authorized several equipment purchases and agreements, including a $49,202 pickup truck and a $102,853 brush chipper.

• Denied rezoning at 31075 John R Road from B-1 to B-2 (6-0)
• Approved contract with Department Heads Union AFSCME Council 25 through June 30, 2029 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 GMC Sierra 2500 HD pickup truck for $49,202 (6-0)
• Approved purchase of Vermeer BC1800XL brush chipper for $102,853 (6-0)
• Approved CLEMIS Participation Agreement for City of Madison Heights (6-0)
• Approved CLEMIS Participation Agreement for 43rd District Court (6-0)
• Approved 1-year contract extension with HydroCorp (6-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to Fire Chief Employment Agreement extending to December 31, 2026 (6-0)

Environmental Citizen's Committee Meeting

The Environmental Citizen's Committee will review financial updates, recycling efforts, and a proposed food composting pilot program for schools. The agenda also includes updates on the seed library, spring plant sale, and mini-grant program.

• Financial Update - Escrow Account
• Food Composting Pilot Program - General Update
• Food Composting at Schools - Pilot Program
• 2026 Mini-Grant Program
• Apartment Complex Recycling

Environmental Citizen's Committee Meeting

R-4 Millage Election Public Information Session

The city will host a series of public informational sessions to provide details on the proposed R-4 Neighborhood Road Millage, including project impacts and funding. No votes or decisions will be taken at these meetings; they are intended for resident questions and discussion.

• Overview of the proposed R-4 Neighborhood Road Millage
• Review of proposed road improvements and funding
• Six scheduled meetings from June 13 to June 29, 2026, at various locations including Civic Center Park and Madison Early Childhood Center