Erik Altmann

Data center ordinance standards

Fines and enforcement costs could fall on the city if standards aren't set well up front; commissioners stressed prevention over penalties.

Intellectual freedom commitment

Concerns about the Police Chief and police department

Taxpayers could foot the bill for extra police and emergency response—and possibly liability costs from the pedestrian crashes.

Graduate Hotel Plaza Reconfiguration and Public Valet Parking

The applicant bears tree replacement, stump grinding, permit and related costs under the conditions.

Senior services and senior center advisory matters

CDBG and other senior-services funding flows through recommendations from this commission, but no dollar figures were available.

Relocation of Reaction and Andromeda sculptures

A new sculpture base quote is expected, but costs aren't yet known.

Future land use map and category structure

2027 Cultural Arts Grant process

Grant awards fund local arts organizations, though specific 2027 amounts weren't discussed.

Police leadership and accountability under Chief Jen Brown

Expect little direct budget hit from posting the video, though the arrest could still drive legal or administrative costs if complaints or lawsuits follow.

Southeast Marble Neighborhood Traffic Calming and Roundabout Installation

Traffic calming projects compete for limited city funds, with scoring used to prioritize when there are more projects than money.

Cowley Avenue parking permit program

Funding questions remain open for the Safe Routes to Schools program.

Art and Health Walk proposal

Bath Township Master Plan input

Permanent public piano placement

police use of force report

The statement itself doesn’t come with a new price tag, though use-of-force trends can influence future training, insurance, and legal-liability costs.

Safety Stick automated parking enforcement

No direct cost to the city — the vendor keeps a share of citation revenue instead.

Repair of 'Anima Librata' sculpture

Up to $6,000 in city funds for the sculpture repair.

Income tax expiration and refund reserve

The tax is a major city revenue source; proceeds could be redirected to retiree health funding.

Ridge Road Property Deed Restriction and Rental Ban

Property resale value for the applicant's vacant lot.

Tree removal violation at 528 M.A.C. Avenue

The applicant faces a $4,710 civil penalty (waivable by planting), plus $540 in stump grinding/restoration and a $218 permit fee.

Contract with CeCe Studio for art inventory photography

Approval of the amended agenda

Approval of the minutes

Nomination of Commissioner Egan to the Community Development Advisory Committee

Rescission of Traffic Control Order 65 (Cowley Avenue parking restriction)

Adjournment

Class III rental license for 231 Loree Dr.

IPMC Committee nominations

Approval of agenda

Approval of September 9, 2026 minutes

Adjournment

Opening, roll call, approval of agenda and minutes

Approval of Agenda

Approval of Minutes

Fresh Rescue of Michigan / Food Rescue US partnership recommendation

Increase public comment time from two to three minutes

Adjournment

Consent Agenda

Sustainability Policy

Collections Policy Amendments

approve the agenda

adjourn at 11:10 pm

Adoption of Ordinance 1559 (Diverse Housing Regulations)

Adoption of Ordinance 1576 Version Three

Denial of Request to Remove Ridge Road Deed Restriction

Approval of Graduate Hotel Plaza Reconfiguration and Valet Parking

Approval of Southeast Marble Resurfacing and Traffic Calming Contract

Approval of RFP and Timeline Amendment for National City Manager Search

amend the main motion by substituting in option 3 in place of option 4. Option 3 states the following: Deny the Applicant's appeal of the City Engineer's Tree Violation Notice and penalty calculation,

deny the Applicant's appeal of the City Engineer's Tree Violation Notice and penalty calculation, finding the violation and the underlying penalty calculation to be correct. Pursuant to Section 48-98(

approve Policy Resolution 2026-45, which extends previously adopted Policy Resolution PR2026-8 for an additional six months so it shall expire on March 17, 2027

approve the agenda

approve the Special Council minutes and the Regular Council minutes of July 21, 2026

approve the Consent Agenda

adopt proposed Ordinance 1570, an amendment to Chapter 50 of the City Code to rezone 3859 Stoll Road from B4 (Restricted Office Business) to (R1 Low-Density Single-Family Residential)

defer action on Ordinance 1575 until the September 22, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting

defer further consideration of Ordinances 1559 and 1576, which are amendments to Chapter 50 of the City Code Zoning until the September 8, 2026, City Council Regular Business meeting

adjourn

approve the item resolution attached to the agenda item report

adopt the following explanatory caption: A citizen-initiated proposal to amend the city charter to move all city elections to even years, which, if passed, would extend the terms of current office hol

adjourn

enter into closed session to discuss and consult with the City’s attorneys, including separately retained legal counsel, regarding the following: (1) privileged and confidential attorney-client legal

approve the agenda

add a condition 19 that provides that the applicant will lease 224 spaces within the municipal parking system to accommodate parking for this project.

approve a Resolution of Adoption for the 2026 Neighborhood Traffic Calming Action Plan.

not 5, Division Zoning, Chapter 50, to 1572, Ordinance adopt amend Residential Rental Restriction Overlay Districts, of the code of the City of East Lansing, to add a new section 50-778, Removal of pr

approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of 16 June 2026, Regular Council Meeting of 16 June, and Special Council Meeting of 30 Jun 2026.

deny a Site Plan request from Cody Dietrich, on behalf of TDP Acquisitions LLC for a 10-story mixed use development located at 530 Albert using the LEED certification incentive in Section 50-806 of th

adopt Ordinance 1564, an amendment to Chapter 50 of the City Code to rezone approximately forty properties north of Lake Lansing Road, west DeWitt current their from of US-127, and Road, Chandler of e

approvethe request by Highland Apartments GPA, LLC, to remove a previous condition of approval, and thereby allowing the use of the accessory building as a single apartment

approve the agenda.

approve the Site Plan request and Parking Plan from Evan Williams on behalf of Harbor Bay Ventures located at 401, 421, & 427 E. Grand River Avenue using the Mass Timber construction incentive in Sect

approvethe Site Plan request from Kesava Kunapareddy on behalf of Brightwell Group LLC, for a 37,748 square foot addition to the existing Brightwell Behavioral Facility located at 3512 Coolidge Rd.

introduce Ordinance 1579, and place on the consent agenda for consideration on the August 11, 2026 regular council meeting.

approve the Consent Agenda.

adopt Ordinance 1573, an amendment to Chapter 50 of the City Code to rezone 825 W. Lake Lansing Rd. from RM22 (Medium-Density Multiple-Family Residential) to RM14 (Low-Density Multiple-Family Resident

adjourn

allow the meeting to run past midnight.

approve the Special Use Permit request from Lee Cote on behalf of GEMI Lessee, LLC, site plan approval, to expand the rooftop restaurant and outdoor seating area with alcohol service and add a private

approve and authorize the signing of a contract with MPS for the installation of Safety Sticks in downtown East Lansing, with a quarterly review for first-year.

adjourn.

approve the agenda

City’s with consult and discuss the session closed enter to to attorneys regarding the following: (1) privileged and confidential attorney-client legal correspondence that is exempt from disclosure by

Moved by Councilmember Steve Whelan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Grigsby, to adjourn at 7:22 pm

Moved by Mayor Erik Altmann, seconded by Councilmember Steve Whelan, to enter into closed session to discuss and consult with the City’s attorneys regarding the following: (1) privileged and confident

Moved by Councilmember Steve Whelan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Chuck Grigsby, to excuse Councilmember Meadows absence

Hire outside litigation counsel for Smith and Woods lawsuit

to approve the agenda

to enter into closed session to discuss and consult with the City’s attorneys regarding the following: (1) privileged and confidential attorney-client legal correspondence that is exempt from disclosu

to direct the city's labor attorney to proceed in a manner discussed during closed session