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Aug 22, 2026

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City Updates Marihuana Permit Rules

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Commission Sets 2026 Property Tax Rates

The Commission unanimously set the 2026 millage rates at 11.3939 mills for general operations and 2.926 mills for streets and sidewalks. It also approved several infrastructure contracts and extended an offer to hire Doug Terry as Interim City Manager, subject to an agreement and background and reference checks.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Sturgis approves downtown EV charging project

The City Commission unanimously approved downtown EV charging work totaling up to $90,937, including installation, two ChargePoint stations, and a contingency. It also approved four sidewalk assessment rolls, with affected costs spread over five years at 5% annual interest on remaining balances.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Commission Orders Independent Conduct Investigation

The City Commission voted 7-0 to direct an independent outside-counsel investigation into potential wrongdoing involving current and former commissioners, with any public release subject to legal review.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

City Approves Water and Capital Projects

The City Commission unanimously adopted a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund project plan to replace lead service lines and make other water-system improvements. It also approved the North Centerville Road resurfacing contract, a $729,702.28 Doyle Center roof retrofit contingent on private-placement bond funding, and related contingencies.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

City manager resignation approved

The Commission approved City Manager Andrew Kuk’s resignation, effective July 24, 2026, contingent on a separation agreement, by a 6-2 vote. Commissioners also approved $73,500 for Nottawa Street 69kV transmission-line design and up to $125,500 for Sturgis Dam and Hydroelectric Facility regulatory compliance.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

City approves property purchase and major projects

The City Commission unanimously approved a land purchase agreement with Michigan Housing Partnership, LLC and authorized the city manager to sign related documents. Commissioners also approved a $134,440 Public Safety Building window and door project and use of remaining bond proceeds for a wastewater treatment plant water loop.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Commission Approves Compost Site Changes

The commission approved amended Compost Site rules and a large-volume drop-off fee, including commercial-use hours from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. It also approved a nonbinding letter of intent for engineering and construction of three natural-gas generators for electricity.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

City Approves Arts Center Door Project

The City Commission approved a $94,470 contract with Reliable Glass Installers for interior and exterior doors and glazing at the Sturges-Young Center for the Arts. Commissioners also approved a minimum cash reserve policy for the Electric Department and an Emergency Operations Plan.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Commission Approves Retirement Plan and Road Work

The City Commission approved a Deferred Retirement Option Plan for eligible city employees, authorized $53,530 in 2025 street-project construction engineering and $121,300 for South Lakeview Avenue design services, and approved financing of up to $225,000 for an electric-department bucket truck.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

City Approves New Burning and Zoning Rules

The City Commission approved updated burning rules effective March 6, 2026, including regulations for outdoor heating appliances, open-flame cooking, and other burning activity; the vote was 6-1.

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Briefing

Jan 28, 2026

City approves zoning map changes

The City Commission unanimously approved zoning changes affecting multiple properties, including Manufacturing 2 and Business Highway 1 designations, effective February 20, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

City Updates Marihuana Permit Rules

The City Commission unanimously approved changes to medical and adult-use marihuana regulations effective February 6, 2026, including a $2,500 relocation review fee and a one-year operating requirement before a permit or license can be relocated.

2 min readMunicipal coverage