Midland meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Midland City Council approves drive-thru restaurant, arena fee increase

The Midland City Council on Aug. 10 approved a conditional use permit for a drive-thru restaurant on S. Saginaw Road, along with a zoning change, a civic arena fee increase, and several purchase orders. All decisions were unanimous, with no recorded dissenting votes.

City Council actions

The council approved Conditional Use Permit No. 98 for a commercial building with a drive-thru restaurant at 1815, 1819, and 1917 S. Saginaw Road, despite one public comment in opposition. It also adopted:

• Ordinance No. 1931, changing zoning to NC Neighborhood Center at a specified parcel.
• Ordinance No. 1932, increasing Civic Arena fees (e.g., adult skating $8, youth $6).
• A transfer of the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption for 116 Rodd Street to 116 Rodd, LLC.
• A $66,000 blanket purchase order for landfill equipment fluids to Northern Energy.
• A $100,000 blanket purchase order for GTE parts/service to MacAllister Machinery.
• Ratified bulk fuel purchases: $42,813 for 13,400 gallons of unleaded and $50,868 for 12,000 gallons of diesel.
• Approved $137,913 for three police patrol vehicles from Lunghamer Ford.

Other recent meetings

The Planning Commission met on Aug. 11, but minutes are not yet published. The agenda included Site Plan No. 454 for a 54-unit single-family residential development at 6001 N. Waldo Road and Site Plan No. 455 for a 6,607-square-foot auto repair garage at 725 S. Saginaw Road. The commission also had a recommendation for Conditional Use Permit No. 99 for Arc of Midland at 5114 Jefferson Avenue.

The City Council held a special workshop on Aug. 17 on the Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption, with no other business. The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for Aug. 18 was canceled for lack of business. The Police & Fire Pension Board met on Aug. 19 to consider routine items, including investment and actuarial reports, but minutes are not yet available. The Center City Authority Board meeting on Aug. 19 was also canceled.

Coming up

The City Council meets today, Aug. 24, with public hearings on a FY 2027 budget amendment for Tridge replacement design services and a zoning petition to rezone 3100 and 3120 N. Saginaw Road from OS Office Service to NC Neighborhood Center (requires a 4/5 vote). The consent agenda includes contracts for tree planting, bulk fuel, and sidewalk improvements, plus a presentation on the sister city exchange.

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Aug. 25 on Site Plan No. 456, a request by Isabella Community Credit Union to build a 2,850-square-foot facility with a drive-through at 4600 Bay City Road. Staff requires reducing parking spaces from 20 to 16, adding sidewalks along N. Market Street and W. Market Street, and revising accessible parking details.

Midland City Council approves drive-thru restaurant, zoning change, police vehicle purchases

The Midland City Council on Aug. 10 approved a conditional use permit for a drive-thru restaurant at 1815, 1819 and 1917 S. Saginaw Road, despite one public comment in opposition. The council also adopted a zoning change, increased Civic Arena fees, and authorized purchases for police vehicles and landfill operations. All decisions were unanimous with no recorded dissenting votes.

City Council actions

The council approved Conditional Use Permit No. 98 for a commercial building with a drive-thru restaurant at the S. Saginaw Road addresses. It also adopted Ordinance No. 1931, changing zoning to NC Neighborhood Center for a specified parcel, and Ordinance No. 1932, increasing Civic Arena fees (adult skating $8, youth $6).

The council transferred an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption for 116 Rodd Street to 116 Rodd, LLC. It authorized a $66,000 blanket purchase order for landfill equipment fluids from Northern Energy and a $100,000 blanket purchase order for GTE parts and service from MacAllister Machinery. Bulk fuel purchases were ratified: $42,813 for 13,400 gallons of unleaded and $50,868 for 12,000 gallons of diesel. The council also approved $137,913 for three police patrol vehicles from Lunghamer Ford.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission held its annual officer elections on Aug. 5, unanimously selecting Secrease as Chair and McCoy as Vice Chair. The commission also unanimously adopted an eight-meeting schedule for 2027, skipping January, February, April, and July, and approved minutes from May 6, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met Aug. 11 and considered final approval of Site Plan No. 454 for Diamond View Farms Phase IV, a 54-unit single-family residential development at 6001 N. Waldo Road. The commission also reviewed Site Plan No. 455 for a 6,607-square-foot auto repair garage at 725 S. Saginaw Road. Public hearings were held on both items July 28. Staff recommended approval of Site Plan No. 454 with contingencies related to stormwater, erosion, engineering, condominium documents, and a development agreement. The commission also recommended Conditional Use Permit No. 99 for Arc of Midland at 5114 Jefferson Avenue by a 7-0 vote. Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so no final decisions are recorded.

Coming up

• **City Council** – Aug. 17, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall, 333 W. Ellsworth St. Special meeting for an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Workshop. No other business listed.
• **Zoning Board of Appeals** – Aug. 18 meeting canceled; no business to come before the board.
• **Center City Authority Board** – Aug. 19 meeting canceled; agenda contained only procedural items.
• **Police & Fire Pension Board** – Aug. 19 regular meeting. Agenda includes approving minutes and July expense report, receiving monthly and quarterly investment reports from Graystone Consulting, an actuarial report from GRS Consulting as of December 2025, and discussion of the medical coordinator search and pay agent funding update.

Midland City Council approves $1.9M in equipment, contracts

The Midland City Council on July 27 approved several equipment purchases and contracts totaling more than $1.9 million, including a new landfill wheel loader, a windrow turner for composting, outdoor warning sirens, and engineering services for the Jefferson Avenue reconstruction. The council also gave first readings to a civic arena fee increase and a zoning change for N. Saginaw Road, and cancelled a brownfield plan for the Midland Daily News building.

City Council actions

The council approved the following items:

• A $345,000 budget amendment and $328,410.81 purchase for a landfill wheel loader.
• A $658,353.00 purchase of a windrow turner for landfill composting.
• A $383,538.38 contract with West Shore Services for outdoor warning sirens.
• A $446,300.00 contract with ROWE Professional Services for Jefferson Avenue reconstruction.
• A $33,532 change order for fuel tank removal at Jack Barstow Airport.
• $75,000 for referee services from Midland Hockey Officials Association.

The council also cancelled the Midland Daily News Building Redevelopment Project Brownfield Plan and reappointed C. Bradley Kaye and Jenee Velasquez to the Joint Building Authority.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission met on July 28. Minutes have not yet been published, so no decisions are reported. The agenda included public hearings on a proposed 54-unit site condominium development (Diamond View Farms Phase IV) at 6001 N. Waldo Road, a 6,607-square-foot auto repair garage at 725 S. Saginaw Road, and a conditional use permit for a social service agency at 5114 Jefferson Avenue. The commission also elected officers, with Deckrow as Chair and McCoy as Vice-Chair.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission met on August 5. Minutes have not yet been published. The agenda included elections for Chair and Vice Chair, adoption of the 2027 meeting calendar, and updates on the City Forest Master Plan, Case Western Reserve University – Hart Park, the Accessible Restroom Trailer, and Barstow Woods.

Coming up

The only meeting scheduled in the next two weeks, the Zoning Board of Appeals for August 18, has been canceled because there is no business to come before the board. No other upcoming meetings are listed.

Midland City Council approves $1.8M in equipment and infrastructure contracts; zoning and planning boards take up signage, housing

Midland City Council approved more than $1.8 million in equipment purchases and infrastructure contracts at its July 27 meeting, including landfill machinery, outdoor warning sirens, and engineering work for Jefferson Avenue. The council also gave first readings to a civic arena fee increase and a zoning change for N. Saginaw Road, and cancelled the Midland Daily News Building Redevelopment Project Brownfield Plan.

City Council — July 27

Council members approved several large-dollar items:

• **Landfill wheel loader:** A $345,000 budget amendment and a $328,410.81 purchase for a landfill wheel loader.
• **Windrow turner:** $658,353.00 for a windrow turner for landfill composting.
• **Outdoor warning sirens:** A $383,538.38 contract with West Shore Services.
• **Jefferson Avenue reconstruction:** A $446,300.00 contract with ROWE Professional Services for engineering services.
• **Jack Barstow Airport:** A $33,532 change order for fuel tank removal.
• **Referee services:** $75,000 for referee services from the Midland Hockey Officials Association.

The council also reappointed C. Bradley Kaye and Jenee Velasquez to the Joint Building Authority. First readings were given to a civic arena fee increase and a zoning change for N. Saginaw Road; those items would require further action before final adoption.

Zoning Board of Appeals — July 21

The Zoning Board of Appeals was scheduled to hold a public hearing on Petition 26-103, a dimensional variance request by Allied Signs, Inc. on behalf of Meijer, Inc. The request seeks a total of 609.75 sq ft of wall signage at the Meijer store at 7300 Eastman Avenue. The standard allowance is 150 sq ft; the adjusted district allowance is 225 sq ft, and the petition seeks an additional 115.98 sq ft beyond that. The board was also set to elect a new Chair and Vice Chair. Minutes have not yet been published, so no outcome is confirmed.

West Main Street Historic District Commission — July 22

The commission was scheduled to elect a Chair and Vice Chair, as previous officers had served three consecutive years. It also planned to review a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior work at 115 Ripley Street, including a porch extension, vestibule, stained-glass features, and decorative gable details. Minutes have not yet been published.

Planning Commission — July 28

The Planning Commission was scheduled to hold three public hearings and possibly vote on each:

• **Site Plan No. 454:** A 54-unit single-family residential development, Diamond View Farms Phase IV, at 6001 N. Waldo Road.
• **Site Plan No. 455:** A 6,607-square-foot auto repair garage at 725 S. Saginaw Road.
• **Conditional Use Permit No. 99:** A social service agency at 5114 Jefferson Avenue.

The agenda also included approval of minutes from the July 14, 2026 regular meeting and election of officers. Minutes have not yet been published, so decisions are not confirmed.

Coming up

• **Parks & Recreation Commission — Aug. 5:** Elections for Chair and Vice Chair, adoption of the 2027 meeting calendar, and updates on the City Forest Master Plan, Case Western Reserve University–Hart Park, an accessible restroom trailer, and Barstow Woods.

Midland boards weigh bridge work, zoning shifts, and pension business in a week of agenda-only meetings

Midland's City Council was scheduled to take up bridge replacement, landfill equipment, and three land-use hearings at its July 13 meeting, the most consequential item on a week in which every local body met on an agenda-only basis with minutes not yet published. No vote tallies or final outcomes are available for any of the recent meetings below; the summaries reflect what each body was set to consider.

City Council — July 13

The Council agenda listed a vacation of Maple Street, an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Application from Midland Compounding PM LLC, and professional engineering services for the Sugnet Road Bridge Replacement. It also included a FY 2027 Landfill Enterprise Fund Budget Amendment to purchase a wheel loader, plus three public hearings: the landfill budget amendment, Conditional Use Permit No. 98 for a commercial building with a drive-through at 1815, 1819, and 1917 S. Saginaw Road, and Zoning Petition No. 672 to rezone 3020 Bay City Road. Minutes have not been published, so no decisions are confirmed.

Planning Commission — July 14

The Commission was set to elect a Chair and Vice Chair and hold a public hearing on Zoning Petition No. 673, which would rezone 3100–3120 N. Saginaw Road — 1.4 acres — from OS Office Service to NC Neighborhood Center. No other decisions were listed on the agenda.

Center City Authority Board — July 15

The scheduled July 15 meeting of the Center City Authority Board was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided; the agenda listed only roll call and procedural headings.

Police & Fire Pension Board — July 15

The Midland Police and Fire Retirement Board was scheduled to act on consent items including minutes, the June expense report, and a monthly report from Graystone Consulting. Under old business, the board was to discuss the search for a medical coordinator, a peer study for replacing the Aristotle system, and an update on pay agent funding with U.S. Bank. No outcomes are recorded.

MBS International Airport Commission — July 16

The Commission was set to consider approving a bid alternate for the 2026 AIP Snow Removal Equipment Addition project and authorizing a contract for construction administration. A strategic plan update and routine reports were also on the agenda.

Coming up

• **Zoning Board of Appeals — July 21:** Public hearing on Petition 26–103, a dimensional variance request by Allied Signs, Inc. on behalf of Meijer, Inc. for 609.75 sq ft of wall signage at the Meijer store at 7300 Eastman Avenue. The request exceeds the standard 150 sq ft allowance; the adjusted district allowance is 225 sq ft, and the petition seeks an additional 115.98 sq ft. The board will also elect a new Chair and Vice Chair.
• **West Main Street Historic District Commission — July 22:** Election of a Chair and Vice Chair, plus review of a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior work at 115 Ripley Street, including a porch extension, vestibule, stained-glass features, and decorative gable details.

Midland City Council, Planning Commission review budget amendments, rezoning requests

The Midland City Council and Planning Commission each held meetings in late June to consider a range of proposals, including budget amendments for park and bridge projects, salary adjustments for top city officials, and a rezoning petition for a property on Bay City Road. No final decisions were reported as of the publication date; minutes from both meetings have not yet been published.

City Council – June 22

The council reviewed several budget amendments, including one related to the Hart Park Project Tribute Plaza Donation and another for the Poseyville Bridge Erosion Control Project. The agenda also included discussion of salary adjustments for the City Manager and City Attorney, along with a procurement request for a golf simulator and building expansion at Currie Golf Course. Additionally, the council considered an Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption for Midland Compounding PM LLC.

Planning Commission – June 23

The Planning Commission held public hearings on three items. A site plan (No. 453) for a 6,812-square-foot auto repair garage at 725 S. Saginaw Road was on the agenda, as was a conditional use permit (No. 98) for a 4,408-square-foot commercial building with a drive-through at 1815, 1819, and 1917 S. Saginaw Road. The commission also took up a zoning petition (No. 672) to rezone 3020 Bay City Road from RA-4 (Residential) to NC (Neighborhood Center). Old business included revisiting a site plan (No. 452) for a 6,200-square-foot office building at 1100 W. Wackerly Street, which had been tabled from the June 9 meeting.

Coming up

No meetings are scheduled for the next two weeks. The next regular City Council meeting is typically on the second and fourth Mondays; the next Planning Commission meeting would occur on the fourth Tuesday of July.