Saginaw County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Saginaw County meetings: cancellations, council agenda, and upcoming public hearings

No decisions were made by Saginaw County government bodies in the past two weeks. Two meetings were canceled, and the City Council's Aug. 17 meeting was agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. Upcoming meetings include public hearings on a utility request and two downtown redevelopment projects.

No decisions in the past week

The Saginaw Economic Development Corporation canceled its Aug. 13 meeting, and the Saginaw Downtown Development Authority canceled its Aug. 18 meeting. No reschedule dates were announced for either.

City Council agenda items

The Saginaw City Council met Aug. 17, but its minutes have not been published, so no votes are available. The agenda included:

• A zoning amendment (O-204) to add "Data Centers" to Chapter 153 of the Zoning Code.
• An ordinance (O-204) to add "Nuisance Gatherings" to Chapter 94.
• A contract with Smyrna Ready Mix (SRM Concrete) for up to $110,000 per year for fiscal years 2027–2028.
• Samsara telematic services: $74,359 for FY2027, $54,108 for FY2028, and $54,108 for FY2029.
• An emergency purchase of $6,500 for Water Treatment Plant electrical gear repair.

These items were listed on the agenda and have not been confirmed as approved.

Coming up

Saginaw Planning Commission — Aug. 25

The commission will hold a public hearing on a special land use request for a utility at 305 S 18th Street (case J26-2879). It will also review the Saginaw Housing & Economic Development Strategy for informational purposes.

Saginaw Downtown Development Authority — Aug. 27

The DDA will hold public hearings on two redevelopment projects: Spicer Group and Tri-Star Trust. The agenda includes proposed resolutions to approve interlocal agreements for both projects, plus a report from the DDA Façade Grant Committee.

Both meetings are open to the public.

Saginaw boards weigh bonds, contracts, and zoning changes; minutes pending

Saginaw City Council, the Planning Commission, and the Board of Appeals on Zoning met over the past two weeks to consider bond issuance, infrastructure contracts, zoning changes, and variance requests. No decisions have been published yet, as minutes for all three meetings are pending.

City Council considers bonds, contracts, and nuisance ordinance

The City Council held a public hearing on July 27 on a resolution to issue Water Supply System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2026. The council also reviewed several infrastructure contracts and a proposed ordinance.

Agenda items included:

• A contract with L.A. Construction Corporation for $1,781,721 for Water & Sewer Road Patch Restoration 2026-2027.
• A contract with Rohde Bros. Excavating, Inc. for $1,225,159 for Schaefer Street and N. Michigan Avenue Rehabilitation.
• A proposed ordinance to add §94.120 “Nuisance Gatherings” to the City Code.
• The purchase of three 2026 Chevy Tahoe Patrol Units for $235,500.

Planning Commission holds hearings on gas station and data center zoning

The Planning Commission met on July 28 and held two public hearings. One concerned a special land use request for a convenience store and vehicle fueling station at 1313 Cumberland Street and 2818 E Holland Avenue. The other was on a proposed Data Center Zoning Ordinance. The commission also received an informational update on the Harrison Manor project and approved minutes from June 23, 2026.

Board of Appeals on Zoning hears variance applications

The Board of Appeals on Zoning met on August 5 to hold public hearings on three variance applications:

• J26-2871 at 403 Waller Street.
• J26-2876 covering 1808, 1812, 1840 Veterans Memorial Parkway and 1721, 1831 Findley Street.
• J26-2877 at 305 S 18th Street.

The board also considered old business and adjourned.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days, according to the provided data. Residents should check official city and county channels for future agendas and minutes.

Saginaw City Council set to weigh water bond refunding, $3M in infrastructure contracts

The Saginaw City Council was scheduled July 27 to hold a public hearing and vote on the issuance of Water Supply System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2026, alongside more than $3 million in proposed infrastructure contracts. Minutes from that meeting and two other recent Saginaw meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

City Council — July 27

The Council's agenda called for a public hearing and resolution on the Water Supply System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2026. Refunding bonds are typically used to refinance existing debt, though the agenda does not specify the amount or the bonds being refunded.

Also on the agenda:

• A contract with L.A. Construction Corporation for $1,781,721 for Water & Sewer Road Patch Restoration 2026-2027.
• A contract with Rohde Bros. Excavating, Inc. for $1,225,159 for Schaefer Street and N. Michigan Avenue Rehabilitation.
• A proposed ordinance adding §94.120, titled "Nuisance Gatherings," to the City Code.
• Purchase of three 2026 Chevy Tahoe Patrol Units for $235,500.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed which items were approved, tabled, or amended.

Planning Commission — July 28

The Saginaw Planning Commission was scheduled to hold two public hearings:

• A special land use request (J26-2872) for a convenience store and vehicle fueling station at 1313 Cumberland St. and 2818 E Holland Ave.
• A proposed Data Center Zoning Ordinance.

The commission was also set to receive an informational update on the Harrison Manor project, approve minutes from June 23, 2026, and hear public comments. No outcomes are confirmed pending publication of minutes.

Historic District Commission — July 23

The Saginaw Historic District Commission was scheduled to review application J26-2878 for utility system installation at 220 N Hamilton. The agenda also included administrative approval for utility system installations, approval of minutes from May 28, 2026, and public comments. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

No Saginaw County government meetings are listed in the next 14 days, according to the available agenda data. Residents should check official city and county postings for any meetings added after this roundup.

Saginaw County boards weigh $2.25M redevelopment, $500K concrete contract in recent meetings

Recent Saginaw County government meetings placed major spending and redevelopment items on their agendas, including a proposed $2.25 million brownfield redevelopment at 230 South Washington Avenue and a City Council vote on a $500,000 annual concrete purchase. Minutes for all recent meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes of votes are not yet available in the public record.

Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

On July 14, the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority held a public hearing and considered a redevelopment plan for 230 South Washington Avenue. The agenda included a proposed Brownfield Plan, Reimbursement Agreement, and Interlocal Agreement for the Spicer Group project, with an anticipated total investment of $2.25 million. The board also had January 13, 2026 meeting minutes scheduled for approval. Minutes are not yet published.

City Council

The Saginaw City Council met July 13 with a consent agenda containing multiple contracts. The largest item was a purchase with Smyrna Ready Mix DBA SRM Concrete for up to $500,000 annually for FY 2027 and FY 2028. The council also considered a Community Development Block Grant COVID-19 agreement with United Way of Saginaw County for $288,958, blanket purchase orders totaling $282,300 for Water and Wastewater Treatment parts, and a $50,260 purchase with Cintas Corporation for citywide uniform rental. Resolutions to authorize amplified equipment and alcohol sales at community events were also on the agenda, along with appointments to city boards and commissions. Minutes are not yet published.

Saginaw Economic Development Corporation

The SEDC board met July 9 to review financial reports for April, May, and unaudited June 2026. The agenda noted a loan portfolio with $1.56 million in loans outstanding and $180,344.67 available to lend. The board was scheduled to approve April 9, 2026 meeting minutes, which included a previous board counterproposal on a Sweet Creations loan write-off. No new business or unfinished business was listed. Minutes are not yet published.

Human Rights Commission

The Human Rights Commission met July 9 with agenda items including approval of May 14, 2026 minutes and discussion of a complaint form under unfinished business. Project reports on education, community partner contacts, and a resource guide were scheduled. The next regular meeting is set for September 10, 2026. Minutes are not yet published.

Civil Service Commission - Police & Fire

The July 9 quarterly meeting of the Saginaw County Civil Service Commission for Police and Fire was canceled. No business was conducted. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Conference Room 104 at City Hall.

Coming up

The Saginaw Historic District Commission meets July 23 to review application J26-2878 for utility system installation at 220 N Hamilton. The agenda also includes approval of May 28, 2026 minutes and administrative approval for utility system installations.