City Commission Meeting
February 17, 2026 · East Grand Rapids, MI
Attendees
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Commissioner Burdick
(Commissioner)
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Commissioner Groff-Blaszak
(Commissioner)
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Commissioner Hunter
(Commissioner)
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Commissioner Schwartz
(Commissioner)
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Commissioner Skaggs
(Commissioner)
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Commissioner Wessely
(Commissioner)
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Mayor Favale
(Mayor)
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City Manager Charles
(City Manager)
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Deputy City Manager LaFave
(Deputy City Manager)
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City Attorney Huff
(City Attorney)
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Finance Director Seath
(Finance Director)
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Parks & Recreation Director Melville
(Parks & Recreation Director)
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Public Safety Director Buikema
(Public Safety Director)
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City Clerk Parmenter
(City Clerk)
✓ Present: 14/14
Decisions
Agenda Items
#2026-27
Consider Approval of Resolution Amending FY 2025-26 Budget
Consider approval of resolution amending FY 2025-26 budget
#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
#2026-28
Consider Approval of Water Main Rehabilitation, Replacement, and Improvements
Consider approval of water main rehabilitation, replacement, and improvements
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