East Lansing, MI

Seniors Commission

The Seniors Commission will meet to approve the 2026 Annual Report and the meeting schedule for 2027. The body will also receive a presentation from the East Lansing Police Department regarding safety programs.

• Discussion with Captain Adrian Ojerio of ELPD on the PACE program and safety sticks
• Review and approval of the 2026 Annual Report
• Review and approval of the 2027 Meeting Schedule
• Updates on Age Friendly Communities, Friends of East Lansing Seniors, and Generations Connect

Transportation Commission

Police Oversight Commission

Zoning Board of Appeals

Housing Commission

The Housing Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Conditional Class III rental license. The request is for an occupancy of up to two unrelated persons or a family at 278 W. Saginaw Unit 202.

• Public hearing for Conditional Class III rental license at 278 W. Saginaw Unit 202

Downtown Management Board Marketing Committee

Downtown Management Board

Human Rights Commission

Commission on the Environment

Historic District Commission

Regular Council

Library Board of Trustees

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

Planning Commission

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission is meeting to review the 2027 Cultural Arts Grants and establish the meeting schedule for the upcoming year.

• Cultural Arts Grants 2027
• 2027 Meeting Schedule

Downtown Development Authority

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

Building Board of Appeals

Zoning Board of Appeals

Police Oversight Commission

Downtown Management Board Marketing Committee

Downtown Management Board

Housing Commission

Seniors Commission

Transportation Commission

Regular Council

Planning Commission

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

Historic District Commission

Human Rights Commission

Commission on the Environment

City Council Discussion Only

Library Board of Trustees

Building Board of Appeals

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

Downtown Development Authority

PRACTICE MEETING

Planning Commission

Downtown Development Authority

The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority will discuss a proposal for a permanent outdoor piano and review a facade improvement application. The board will also set its 2027 meeting schedule and receive updates on parking enforcement.

• Facade Improvement Program Application for 521 East Grand River Avenue (Peanut Barrel) in the amount of $502.70
• Discussion of Cadenza Permanent Outdoor Piano Proposal
• Approval of 2027 Downtown Development Authority Meeting Schedule
• Staff update on SafetyStick parking enforcement
• Informational Meeting pursuant to Act 57 of 2018

Building Board of Appeals

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

USE OF FORCE SUBCOMMITTEE: Police Oversight Commission

The Use of Force Subcommittee will discuss plans for the 2026 Use of Force Report and prepare motions for a November 4 meeting. The body will also review redacted use of force narrative reports from July and August 2026 and plan a meeting with police staff regarding transparency pages.

• Review of July 2026 Use of Force Report (10 incidents reported)
• Review of August 2026 Use of Force Report
• Planning for meeting with ELPD staff on transparency pages
• Preparation of motions for the November 4, 2026 ELIPOC meeting

Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will consider an ordinance to amend the city's Parks and Recreation code. The body will also review preliminary research findings regarding green stormwater infrastructure.

• Consideration of Ordinance 1583 to amend Chapter 28 (Parks and Recreation) of the Code of Ordinances
• Presentation of preliminary findings from green stormwater infrastructure research

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will discuss emergency HVAC repairs and a membership contract with the Woodlands Library Cooperative. The board is also considering resolutions to designate Friends of Libraries Week and honor former State Librarian Randy J. Riley.

• Bid authorization and budget allocation for emergency HVAC chilled water bypass valve and pipe replacement by Control Solutions Inc
• Woodlands Library Cooperative Agreement with ELPL
• Resolution FY27-6 designating October 18-24, 2026, as Friends of Libraries Week
• Resolution FY27-7 honoring former State Librarian Randy J. Riley
• Proposed creation of an Intellectual Freedom subcommittee

Regular Council

The City Council will discuss the issuance of general obligation bonds to fund capital improvement projects. The body is also reviewing proposals for a new City Manager and introducing an ordinance regarding service charges for the East Glen Apartments.

• Resolution to authorize series 2026 general obligation bonds up to $10 million
• Contract with Michigan Overhead Door & Loading Dock, Inc. not to exceed $112,421.70
• Introduction of Ordinance 1584 regarding service charges for 1801 N. Hagadorn (East Glen Apartments)
• Road closure of Albert Avenue from Grove Street to M.A.C. Avenue on Nov. 21, 2026
• Authorization for lethal removal of deer by USDA Wildlife Services through 2027

Commission on the Environment

The Commission on the Environment will host a special presentation and discussion regarding the environmental considerations of data centers. This meeting serves as the kickoff for East Lansing's first Data Week.

• Special presentation on Environmental Considerations of Data Centers
• Discussion on Environmental Considerations of Data Centers

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission is meeting to consider a contract for photographing indoor art pieces for the city's collection. The body will also discuss the 2027 Cultural Arts Grant process, a permanent piano, and the art piece 'Reaction'.

• Proposed contract with CeCe Studio for indoor art photography not to exceed $4,500
• Discussion of Cultural Arts Grant Process 2027
• Discussion regarding a permanent piano
• Discussion regarding 'Reaction'

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to convert vacant ground-floor retail space into six efficiency apartments. The body will also continue discussions on land use map categories and review the Bath Township Master Plan.

• Special Use Permit request for 300 W. Grand River Avenue to convert retail space to six efficiency apartment units
• Discussion regarding Future Land Use map categories
• Review and comment on the proposed Bath Township Master Plan
• Review of the proposed 2027 Planning Commission meeting calendar

City Council Discussion Only

City Council will discuss a strategy to issue bonds in two or more series to fund various capital improvements. Staff recommend an initial issuance not to exceed $10 million this calendar year. The meeting also includes discussions on a financial health report and the 2027 deer management program.

• Proposed bond issuance for water and sewer infrastructure improvements ($17.81 million)
• Proposed bond issuance for City Hall improvements ($3.04 million)
• Proposed bond issuance for Hannah Community Center improvements ($1.59 million) and third floor renovation ($3.83 million)
• Proposed bond issuance for Recreation Facility Parking Lot Replacement ($1.15 million) and Fire Station No. 1 Improvements ($1.20 million)
• Discussion of the Financial Health Review Committee's Final Report and the 2027 Deer Management Program

University Student Commission

The University Student Commission will meet to discuss events with the CED and review ASMSU legislation regarding a new leasing ordinance in the City of East Lansing.

• Discussion on events with CED
• Discussion of ASMSU Bill No. 62-81: Advocate for a New Leasing Ordinance in the City of East Lansing

Election Commission

The East Lansing Election Commission will meet to perform public logic and accuracy testing on electronic voting systems. The body will also consider the appointment of election inspectors for the August 4, 2026, State Primary Election.

• Public Logic and Accuracy Testing of electronic voting systems
• Approval of Election Inspectors for the August 4, 2026, State Primary Election

Historic District Commission

The East Lansing Historic District Commission meets Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the East Lansing City Library, 950 Abbot Rd. The main business is eight public hearings on Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior changes at addresses including 626 MAC Avenue, 604 Sunset Lane, 503 Park Lane, 20 University Drive, 360 Charles Street, 350 Kensington Road, 345 University Drive, and 548 M.A.C. Avenue. The agenda also includes approval of the September 10, 2026 draft minutes, written citizen support for 604 Sunset Lane, a council liaison presentation on street numbering, and a staff report on a site plan at 300 W Grand River Avenue. The agenda does not state any decisions or outcomes; the hearings are for receiving and discussing the requests.

• Public hearing: Elieff Brothers Roofing, 626 MAC Avenue — replace T-lock asphalt shingle roof with architectural asphalt shingles and replace a fascia board in kind
• Public hearing: Ashley Sutton, 604 Sunset Lane — replace aluminum and T1-11 siding with 7.25in Hardie Plank cement fiber board lap siding plus board and batten accents
• Public hearing: Anna Zacharski, 503 Park Lane — after-the-fact approval for a three-foot perimeter wood fence and backyard changes including a railroad tie retaining wall with pea gravel
• Public hearing: Rowland Cornish III, 360 Charles Street — install a generator on a 9ft by 4ft concrete pad and a transfer switch on a 2ft 6in by 3ft 6in pad on Linden Street
• Staff report: 300 W Grand River Avenue site plan under Sec. 50-36, with floor plans updated for submission July 17, 2026

Police Oversight Commission

The East Lansing Police Oversight Commission meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. The agenda includes routine approval of the agenda and minutes, committee reports, and new business: a vote on Dr. Heraux's Use of Force Data Report and Downtown Solutions Committee recommendations to Council. The posted agenda text is largely procedural and repeats boilerplate; it does not state what the vote outcome will be or detail the recommendations.

• Vote on Dr. Heraux Use of Force Data Report (New Business 5.1)
• Downtown Solutions Committee Recommendations to Council 12.9.26 (New Business 5.2)
• Approval of minutes for September 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 Special Meeting
• ELPD communications include July 2026 Redacted Use of Force Report and several opened/closed complaints (#1, #2, #3, 4992, 5011, 5012)
• Policy Committee review of ELPD De-escalation Policy 900-20-2026 and Use of Force Policy 3.3.1-3.3.6, revised 09-30-26

Zoning Board of Appeals

The East Lansing Zoning Board of Appeals meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road. The main agenda item is new business: a 2027 ZBA meeting calendar. The packet also includes draft minutes from the September 2, 2026 meeting, whose new business was a public hearing on a variance request at 1714 Parkvale Ave. to expand an attached garage with a side yard setback less than the required 8 feet. The October agenda itself lists no public hearings or variance decisions.

• 2027 ZBA Meeting Calendar (new business, draft calendar attached)
• Approval of 9-2-26 draft meeting minutes
• September 2, 2026 minutes: public hearing on a variance from Sec 50-301 for 1714 Parkvale Ave. (Cecil Powless, on behalf of owner Jes Golka) to expand an attached garage with a side yard setback under the required 8 feet
• September 2, 2026 minutes: staff reported the request is for a 4 ft. variance; the property received a variance in 1991 for the existing 4 ft. setback; garage would go from 16' x 19' to 16' x 24'
• September 2, 2026 minutes: written communication from Andrew Neumann, 1704 Parkvale Ave.

Regular Council

The East Lansing City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at the Hannah Community Center to vote on a consent agenda and take up business items. The business agenda includes introducing two ordinances for Planning Commission review: one changing how auto service centers and gas stations are regulated, and a conditional rezoning of a 27.08-acre vacant parcel for The Commons Church, Inc. The council will also consider an appeal of a tree removal violation at 2982 Coleman Road, five revised Finance Department policy resolutions, and Police Use of Force and De-escalation policies. Consent items include a Wet Weather Resiliency Plan and two Granger Waste Services contracts.

• Ordinance 1581: amend Chapter 50 Zoning on how auto service centers, including gas stations, are regulated (referred to Planning Commission)
• Ordinance 1582: conditional rezoning of a 27.08-acre vacant parcel (PN#19-20-50-35-100-104) north of Coleman between West and Coolidge Roads from B4 Restricted Office Business to RM14 Low-Density Multiple Family for The Commons Church, Inc.
• Appeal of a tree removal violation at 2982 Coleman Road
• Resolutions 2026-55 through 2026-59 establishing revised Finance Department policies
• Consent agenda: 5-year Granger Waste Services contract for Water Resource Recovery Facility residuals; 3-year Granger contract for rubbish, yard waste, bulk items and dumpster services starting November 1, 2026; parking agreement with HB BM East Lansing III LLC for 401, 421 & 427 East Grand River

Human Rights Commission

The East Lansing Human Rights Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Hannah Community Center. Under new business, the commission is set to discuss Flock cameras in East Lansing and an email from Mayor Pro Tem Grigsby. Old business includes a Michigan Department of Civil Rights presentation, a Coffee and Conversations event on self-care during election season, and a complaint update. The agenda also includes routine approval of the agenda and the September 14, 2026 minutes.

• New business: discussion of Flock cameras in East Lansing
• New business: discussion of an email from Mayor Pro Tem Grigsby
• Old business: Michigan Department of Civil Rights presentation (2026 MDCR Training and Edu Flyer)
• Old business: Coffee and Conversations event, 'Self Care in the Election Season'
• Old business: complaint update

Transportation Commission

The East Lansing Transportation Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Hannah Community Center Banquet Hall. The commission will discuss the Safety Stick program, potential updates to Traffic Control Orders on Cowley Avenue, and results of Vision Zero. It will also consider a request for a representative to the Community Development Advisory Committee and receive written correspondence about traffic safety concerns.

• Discussion on Safety Stick program (agenda item 4.1)
• Community Development Advisory Committee request for a Transportation Commission representative (agenda item 4.2)
• Discussion regarding potential updates for existing Traffic Control Orders (TCOs) on Cowley Avenue (agenda item 4.3)
• Discussion on results of Vision Zero (agenda item 4.4)
• Written correspondence includes a resident report of a serious car-on-bicyclist accident at Burcham/Abbot and concerns about Kensington/Grand River

Seniors Commission

The East Lansing Seniors Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 9:30 AM at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. The agenda includes guest speakers Chief Jennifer Brown of the EL Police Department and ELPD Social Worker Kylie Arbenoske, updates on Age Friendly Communities, Friends of East Lansing Seniors, Generations Connect, and senior programs, and new business on drafting the commission's annual report. The commission will also approve its agenda and the minutes of its September 14, 2026 meeting, and discuss strategic priorities and committee reports.

• Guest speakers: Chief Jennifer Brown, EL Police Department, and Kylie Arbenoske, ELPD Social Worker
• New business: drafting of the commission's annual report
• Old business updates: Age Friendly Communities, Friends of East Lansing Seniors, Generations Connect, Financial Health Review Committee, Senior Program Updates
• Approval of minutes from the September 14, 2026 Seniors Commission meeting
• Planning: strategic priorities and committee reports

Downtown Management Board

The Downtown Management Board meets Oct. 1, 2026, at noon in City Hall Room 209. The agenda includes approval of the Sept. 3, 2026 minutes, a September 2026 budget performance report, and a written communication on 2026-50 DMB Restated Rules and Procedures. The board will discuss the 2026 Downtown East Lansing Community Feedback Survey and review the 2026-2030 DMB Strategic Priorities Plan Progress Tracker.

• Discussion of the 2026 Downtown East Lansing Community Feedback Survey
• DMB Budget Performance Report September 2026
• 2026-50 DMB Restated Rules and Procedures (written communication)
• 2026-2030 DMB Strategic Priorities Plan Progress Tracker 10-1-2026
• Approval of the Sept. 3, 2026 DMB meeting minutes

Downtown Management Board Marketing Committee

The Downtown Management Board Marketing Committee meets Oct. 1, 2026 at noon in Room 209 (Conference Room A) at East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Rd., immediately after the Downtown Management Board meeting. The main business item is consideration of a Downtown East Lansing Branding Creative Brief submitted by Grey Matter Group. The committee will also discuss DMB Skywalk Banners, and take up routine agenda and minutes approvals. Public comment can be emailed to mapostle@cityofeastlansing.com.

• Consideration of Downtown East Lansing Branding Creative Brief submitted by Grey Matter Group
• Discussion of the DMB Skywalk Banners
• Approval of minutes from the Sept. 3, 2026 DMB Marketing Committee meeting
• Approval of the Oct. 1, 2026 meeting agenda
• Public comment accepted by email at mapostle@cityofeastlansing.com

Housing Commission

The East Lansing Housing Commission meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. The agenda includes an update on rental housing data and a discussion on senior housing under new business, plus a vote on appointing a commissioner to the CD Advisory Committee that was postponed from the September 10 meeting. The agenda also lists routine items: roll call, approval of the agenda and minutes, commissioner announcements, public comment, committee reports, and staff and City Council updates.

• Vote on appointing a housing commissioner to the CD Advisory Committee (postponed from September 10, 2026)
• Update on rental housing data
• Discussion on senior housing
• Committee reports: Age-Friendly Community and Art Space Committee
• Public comment accepted by email at ahodges@cityofeastlansing.com

University Student Commission

The University Student Commission meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 5:15 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, 410 Abbot Road. The agenda lists elections for chair and vice chair, an appointment to the Community Development Advisory Committee, continued discussion of potential projects, and approval of the agenda and the September 15, 2026 minutes. The attached September 2, 2026 letter from staff asks the commission to send one representative to the CD Advisory Committee, which reviews Community Development Block Grant funding priorities and meets mainly December through February.

• Chair and Vice Chair elections (new business)
• CD Advisory Committee appointment; one USC seat on the committee that recommends Community Development Block Grant funding priorities to City Council
• Continued discussion on potential projects (old business)
• Approval of draft minutes from the September 15, 2026 meeting
• Public comment accepted by email at ahodges@cityofeastlansing.com

Building Board of Appeals

Downtown Development Authority

The East Lansing Downtown Development Authority will consider recommending approval or denial of a site plan and special use permit modification for 300 West Grand River Avenue to convert about 2,400 square feet of first-floor retail into six dwelling units. The board will also vote on a Recognition, Consent, Nondisturbance and Attornment Agreement with Angela's Cafe, L.L.C., and consider a budget amendment to increase downtown ambassador program funding from $100,000 to $275,000 for FY27. Routine items include approval of minutes, the August 2026 Treasurer's Report, and reports from board members.

• Site plan/special use permit modification for 300 West Grand River Avenue to convert ~2,400 sq ft retail to six dwelling units (B-2 zoning)
• Recognition, Consent, Nondisturbance and Attornment Agreement with Angela's Cafe, L.L.C.
• Budget amendment to increase ambassador program allocation from $100,000 to $275,000 for FY27 from DDA Fund Balance
• August 2026 Treasurer's Report
• Written communication: DDA recommendation to City Council on parking at the Graduate

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

SPECIAL MEETING: Police Oversight Commission

The East Lansing Police Oversight Commission is holding a special meeting to receive a use-of-force data presentation and to discuss unfinished business, including its annual report, a body-worn camera footage policy, and a motion regarding Complaint 4022. The agenda includes public comment and reports from staff, council liaison, and ELPD communications. The meeting is procedural in structure, with substantive discussion expected on the listed items.

• Use of Force Data Presentation by Dr. Cedrick Heraux
• Motion regarding Complaint 4022 (09-23-26)
• Body Worn Camera Footage Policy discussion
• Annual Report discussion
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes per individual

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit for Gateway of East Lansing LLC. The request involves converting vacant ground-floor retail space into six efficiency apartment units.

• Public hearing for 6 efficiency apartments at 300 W. Grand River Avenue
• Discussion of future land use map categories
• Review of proposed Bath Township Master Plan