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Tomorrow, Ann Arbor City Council will host nine public hearings, for a rezoning on Wagner and in anticipation of the FY2027 budget which will be approved at their next meeting. Council will hear feedback about increases to water/stormwater/sewer rates and fee adjustments across City departments, the Fire Department, and Fairview cemetery. Council will approve two ballot questions and resolutions of intent for the renewal of two millages.
This week, Ann Arbor City Council will hear a budget presentation from the City administrator and host a public hearing about expansion and renewal of the DDA development district. At first reading, Council will consider increases to water, stormwater, and sewer rates. On the Consent Agenda, Council will express support for MDOT plans to reconfigure East Huron/Washtenaw between Main and Stadium.
This week, Ann Arbor City Council considers a very short agenda, with the most interesting items tucked on the Consent Agenda. There will be one public hearing, for the rezoning of properties on Wagner Road.
This week, Ann Arbor City Council will host two public hearings: one on an annexation of township property and another on the new Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This week’s consent agenda includes amendments to the development agreement for Arbor South. Amendments specifically delay timelines related to the developers’ commitment of affordable housing.
This week, Ann Arbor City Council considers a very short agenda with only one item on the regular agenda. There will be one public hearing for final approval of a rezoning that will permit a 14 story building at Madison and Fifth (“The Dean”). An item of note on the Consent Agenda: Council will consider awarding a contract for work on Ann Street that is considerably higher than other bids.
This week the City Council agenda includes three public hearings for amendments to the development code: bike/vehicle parking standards, sign-posting requirements, and the rezoning of property on E. Huron. Additionally, Council will approve settlement of litigation, renew City liability insurance, and direct the City administrator to consult with the County regarding an unarmed response pilot program.
This week, Ann Arbor City Council will host three public hearings: unreserved public comment about regulation of tenancy fees, the removal of curb cuts at Ann and Main, and the renewal, expansion, and lifting of budget caps for the Downtown Development Authority.
NOTE: The Arbor South brownfield plan requires a public hearing, but Council held that hearing at the previous meeting, when the issue was postponed. Residents with feedback to offer on Arbor South will have to register in advance for general public comment this week.
At first reading, Council will consider changes to development requirements and process, tenancy fees, and the rezoning of property on Huron Street. Additionally, Council will vote to add staff in the transportation department and approve a salary increase and bonus for City Administrator Dohoney. The rest of their agenda includes items related to the development of affordable housing at 350 S. Fifth and funding for parking structures at a private development, Arbor South.
This week, Ann Arbor City Council has a very short agenda, including a public hearing for changes to the solid waste ordinance. One item of interest is buried on the Consent Agenda: a development agreement for 2357 Packard, a property with a long history of controversy.
This week, Ann Arbor City Council considers a short agenda with one ordinance amendment: first reading for changes to the solid waste ordinance. The rest of the agenda includes a calendar of scheduled meetings for 2026 and Council appointments to boards, commissions and committees. A resolution urges Congress to fund housing and shelter support and a second resolution directs the removal of neighborhood watch signs. The Consent Agenda this week includes financial plans for affordable housing at 350 S. Fifth and a resolution of intent for significant changes to the Downtown Development Authority.