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City Commission Meeting

February 17, 2026 · East Grand Rapids, MI
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-02-17 (PDF, 4 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

#5

UNANIMOUS

#6

UNANIMOUS

Agenda Items

#2026-23

Approval of Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented

#2026-24

Public Comment

Public comment on various topics

#2026-25

Mayor and City Commission Comments

Comments from Mayor and City Commissioners

#2026-26

Financial Reports

Financial reports for the three-month period ending December 31, 2025

#2026-27

Consider Approval of Resolution Amending FY 2025-26 Budget

Consider approval of resolution amending FY 2025-26 budget

#2026-28

Consider Approval of Water Main Rehabilitation, Replacement, and Improvements

Consider approval of water main rehabilitation, replacement, and improvements

#2026-29

Consider Awarding Lake Drive and Hall Street Traffic Signal Project

Consider awarding Lake Drive and Hall Street traffic signal project

#2026-30

Consent Agenda

Approval of consent agenda

#2026-31

Executive Session

Request for executive session for attorney client communication

Public Comments

13 speakers
Nancy Pattison · Topic: PUD

Likes to read and has learned a lot

Kayla · Topic: Resolution 2026-1

In favor of resolution

Mandy Sharp Eizinger · Topic: Resolution 2026-1

Would like resolution on agenda

Martha · Topic: ICE

Wants clarity on ICE and public comment

Emily · Topic: Resolution 2026-1

Would like resolution passed

Tina Murun · Topic: Resolution 2026-1

In favor of resolution

Liz Aldrich · Topic: Resolution 2026-1

Asks commissioners to support resolution

Glen Anderson · Topic: Resolution 2026-1

Would like resolution voted down

Marc Armstead · Topic: Resolution 2026-1

Would like resolution voted down

Eric Williams · Topic: Resolution 2026-1

Supports resolution

Chris Hoffman · Topic: Resolution 2026-1

Supports resolution

Chip · Topic: Resolution 2026-1

Not in favor of resolution

Bethany Chavez · Topic: Resolution 2026-1

In favor of resolution