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City Commission Meeting

January 5, 2026 · East Grand Rapids, MI
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-01-05 (PDF, 3 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.eastgrmi.gov ↗
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Attendees

Commissioner Burdick (Commissioner)
Commissioner Groff-Blaszak (Commissioner)
Commissioner Hunter (Commissioner)
Commissioner Schwartz (Commissioner)
Commissioner Skaggs (Commissioner)
Commissioner Wessely (Commissioner)
Mayor Favale (Mayor)
City Manager Charles (City Manager)
Deputy City Manager LaFave (Deputy City Manager)
City Attorney Huff (City Attorney)
Finance Director Seath (Finance Director)
Parks & Recreation Director Melville (Parks & Recreation Director)
Public Safety Director Buikema (Public Safety Director)
City Clerk Parmenter (City Clerk)
✓ Present: 14/14

Decisions

#1

UNANIMOUS

#2

UNANIMOUS

#3

UNANIMOUS

#4

UNANIMOUS

Agenda Items

#2026-01

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented.

#2026-02

Public Comment

No public comments were made.

#2026-03

Mayor and City Commission Comments

Commissioners and the Mayor made comments and reports.

#2026-04

Amending Room Rental Policy

Direction was provided on amending the room rental policy.

#2026-05

Purchase of Patrol Handguns

The purchase of patrol handguns was considered.

#2026-06

Appointment to Rapid/Interurban Transit Partnership Board

The appointment of Mayor Katie Favale to the board was considered.

#2026-07

Consent Agenda

The consent agenda was approved.

#2026-08

Executive Session

An executive session was requested and approved.

Public Comments

2 speakers
Jerry Anderson · Topic: Room Rental Policy

Commented on the room rental policy.

Tom Miller · Topic: Town Hall Meetings

Commented on the value of town hall meetings.