August 10, 2026 City Commission Action Summary

Published on August 12, 2026

At its meeting on August 10, 2026, the City Commission took the following actions. You can watch the meeting online here. You can review the official agenda and detailed reports and documents related to each agenda item here.  

Consent Agenda (G)

The City Commission approved items G1-6 and G8-16. Item G7 was moved to the Regular Agenda:

1. Approval of a professional service agreement with Hurley & Stewart, LLC for professional construction engineering services for the Burdick Street (Emerson to Stockbridge) Water Main Replacement Project in the amount of $123,500.
2. Approval of a contract with Michigan Paving & Materials for the 2026 Local Streets Paving Project in the amount of $483,596.
3. Adoption of a RESOLUTION approving a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation for improvements to the Portage and Vine intersection.
4. Adoption of a RESOLUTION to petition the Kalamazoo County Drain Commission to abandon the Lincoln Ave Drain.
5. Adoption of a RESOLUTION approving changes in the street lighting contract with Consumers Energy at 825 Porter.
6. Adoption of a RESOLUTION establishing a branch of the City Clerk's Office on the campus of Western Michigan University in support of the election on November 3, 2026.
7. Approval of the use of the City Commission Initiative budget to support the Northside Ministerial Alliance Anti-Gun Violence Community Carnival in the amount of $20,000. (moved to Regular Agenda item H3)
8. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with Comensoli's to advance municipal infrastructure improvements, including construction of pedestrian pathways and the infrastructure related to the Arcadia Creek - Phase 1 (W. Main to Westnedge) and Streets for All: West Main Street and Douglas Avenue Improvement projects.
9. Approval of an amendment of the lease with the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for the lease of space in the Kalamazoo Transportation Center to extend the term of the lease for a period of 5 years.
10. Approval of an easement with Comcast between the addresses of 128 E Water and 162 E Water Street for underground fiber optic upgrades.
11. Approval of a utility easement with the Board of Trustees of Western Michigan University for water main installed as part of the Valley Oaks Project in the amount of $100.00
12. Approval of a utility easement with the Board of Trustees of Western Michigan University for water main installed as part of the Hilltop Village Loop Road and Site Project in the amount of $100.00.
13. Approval of an electrical facilities easement with Consumers Energy at 459. N. Burdick for underground electrical upgrades.
14. Approval of the acquisition of six (6) easements for the Cork St. Improvement Project in the amount of $777.00.
15. Approval of a request from the Kalamazoo Growlers to publicly display fireworks at Homer Stryker Field on August 29, 2026.
16. Approval of the minutes from the City Commission meetings on July 20, 2026.

Regular Agenda (H)

The City Commission approved items H1-3:  

1. Approval of a Buy/Sell Agreement with Parktowne, LLC for the purchase of 1517 South Park Street, in the amount of $605,000. (Action: motion to approve and authorize the City Manager to sign all related documents)
2. Adoption of a RESOLUTION setting the election date and determining the ballot language for a Charter Amendment to establish a Citizens’ Healthcare Action Committee and require a healthcare action plan. (Action: Motion to adopt)
3. Approval of the use of the City Commission Initiative budget to support the Northside Ministerial Alliance Anti-Gun Violence Community Carnival in the amount of $20,000.