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CALL TO ORDER
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR
INTRODUCTIONS
Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority (AAATA) Update
City Administrator's Presentation of Proposed FY27 Budget
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR
Appointments - Confirmations
Appointment - Confirmation
CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with E.T. MacKenzie Company for the North University and Thayer Improvements Project (RFP 26-11; $6,760,000.00) and to Appropriate $7,673,000.00 in Contributing Funds and to Approve Cost Allocation Agreements (8 Votes Required)
Resolution to Approve Amendment No. 4 to Extend the Professional Services Agreement with Geosyntec Consultants of Michigan, Inc. for Hydroelectric Dams - FERC Title 18 Part 12, Subpart D (Part 12D) Inspections and Other Engineering Services in the Amount of $556,000.00 (Total Contract Amount $996,700.00)
Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract Renewal with Doan Construction Co. for the 2026 Sidewalk Repair Program ($820,005.02)
Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with Bailey Excavating, Inc. for the Ingalls Kingsley Water Main Project ($4,268,513.70) and to Appropriate $3,116,219.00 in Contributing Funds (8 Votes Required)
Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract Renewal with Precision Concrete, Inc. for the Annual Sidewalk Repair Program ($283,908.00)
Resolution to Approve a Construction Contract with Eminent Excavating LLC for the South Maple, Arbordale and Sherwood Watermain Replacement and Improvements Project (RFP 26-17; $4,499,212.00) and to Appropriate $1,640,802.00 in Contributing Funds (8 Votes Required)
Resolution to Approve a Purchase Order for Utility Infrastructure Materials from Core and Main, LP, (Not-to-Exceed $998,324.27) for One Year (ITB- 4782)
Resolution to Approve a Purchase Order for Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) and Emulsion to Cadillac Asphalt, LLC. (Not to Exceed $249,517.00; ITB 4783)
Resolution to Approve An Amendment to the Circular Economy Grant Agreement with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to Amend the Budget to Lower the City’s Required Match Amount
Resolution to Approve a General Services Agreement with Legacy Land Conservancy for Conservation Easement Services ($500,000.00)
Resolution Recognizing Non-Profit Enterprise at Work, Inc as a Civic Nonprofit Organization Operating in Ann Arbor for the Purpose of Obtaining a Charitable Gaming License
Resolution to Approve Amendment 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. for Environmental Assessments Required for the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Award and the Congressionally Directed Spending Award ($120,000.00)
PUBLIC HEARINGS (3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER)
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An Ordinance to Amend Sections 1:152, 1:154, 1:156, 1:158, 1:159 and 1:160 of Chapter 7 (Downtown Development Authority) of Title I of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (ORD-26-05)
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2026
ORDINANCES - SECOND READING
An Ordinance to Amend Sections 1:152, 1:154, 1:156, 1:158, 1:159 and 1:160 of Chapter 7 (Downtown Development Authority) of Title I of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (ORD-26-05)
ORDINANCES - FIRST READING
New Business - Staff:
An Ordinance to Amend Section 2:64 of Chapter 29 (Sewer Rates) of Title II of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (ORD-26-10)
An Ordinance to Amend Section 2:69 of Chapter 29 (Stormwater Rates) of Title II of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (ORD-26-09)
An Ordinance to Amend Section 2:63 of Chapter 29 (Water Rates) of Title II of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor (ORD-26-08)
MOTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS
New Business - Council:
New Business - Boards and Commissions:
New Business - Staff:
CLOSED SESSION UNDER THE MICHIGAN OPEN MEETINGS ACT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LABOR NEGOTIATIONS STRATEGY, PURCHASE OR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY, PENDING LITIGATION AND ATTORNEY/CLIENT PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS SET FORTH OR INCORPORATED IN MCL 15.268 (8) (1) (C), (D) (E), AND (H).
CLERK'S REPORT OF COMMUNICATIONS
The following communications were referred as indicated:
Transportation Commission 2025 Annual Report
Communication from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Regarding the Public Notice and Comment Period for the Barton Shore Drive Project, Application Number HQJ-STB4-QRH78 - Ann Arbor Public Services - Sustainability
The following minutes were received for filing:
Minutes of the January 22, 2026 Renters Commission
Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2026
Downtown Development Authority Meeting Minutes - February 2026
Final Meeting Minutes for the Elizabeth Dean Fund Committee - February 10th, 2026
Council Policy Agenda Committee Meeting Minutes of January 26, 2026
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY
PUBLIC COMMENT - CONTINUED (3 MINUTES EACH - IF NECESSARY)
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Resolution to Approve Support of Michigan Department of Transportation Road Reconfiguration Repaving Plan for East Huron/Washtenaw
Resolution to Approve a Cost-Sharing Agreement with the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) for the State and Ellsworth Roundabout Project, Estimated Amount $164,047.50
Communications from the Ann Arbor District Library Regarding Their Resolution to Exempt All Library Taxes from Future Capture by Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority
Risk Funds Claims Report - March 2026
Memorandum in Response to R-25-457 Resolution Directing the Removal of Neighborhood Watch Signs and Affirming the City's Commitment to Inclusive and Evidence-Based Public Safety
Resolution to Recommend Approval of Issuance of a Downtown Development District Liquor License to SUGO ANN ARBOR LLC
Resolution to Revise and Amend List of Approved Participating Establishments in the Downtown Ann Arbor Social District
Ann Arbor Sustainable Energy Utility Regulations
Resolution Directing the City to Conduct a Comprehensive Review of Temporary and Seasonal Position Classifications and Contracted Work
Agenda Response Memo and eComments - April 20, 2026
Proclamation Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Therapaws of Michigan and Recognizing the Volunteers and Therapy Dogs
Appointments - Confirmations
Communication from Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Regarding the Issuance of Permit No. MIG760103 - Ann Arbor Public Services - Sustainability
PROPOSED ITEMS TO BE ADDED TO THE AGENDA
Resolution in Support of the Mayor’s Declaration of a Local State of Emergency
Resolution to Approve an Agreement for the Sale of Air Rights Over the Library Lot to the Ann Arbor District Library (8 Votes Required)
City Administrator’s Report - April 20, 2026
Blaine Coleman - We are against military aid to Israel (in person)
Erick Brown - Earth Day (in person)
Cortland Travis Bersee - We need to talk about gaslighting (in person)
Anthony Winters - Crypto Machines (in person)
Ramon Harris - Crypto Currency Kiosk (in person)
Susan Lutz - Crypto Currency Kiosk Fraud (in person)
Henry Herskovitz - Remarks directed towards me at the April 6th Meeting (CC) (in person)
Kathy Griswold - Road-diet on Washtenaw and A2 Safe Transport (CA-10) (in person)
Adam Jaskiewicz - Sale of Air Rights over Library Lot to AADL (Proposed Item) (in person)
Lynne Lande - Juneteenth Celebrations (in person)
Andre Watson - Juneteenth Celebrations (in person)
Memorandum from City Administrator Regarding Potential Kline’s Lot Proceeds
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Resolution in Support of the Mayor’s Declaration of a Local State of Emergency
Resolution to Approve an Agreement for the Sale of Air Rights Over the Library Lot to the Ann Arbor District Library (8 Votes Required)
Passed on consent agenda
Passed on consent agenda