Civic Snapshots
Highlights of local government meetings
Civic Snapshot: September 15, 2025 Comstock Township Board of Trustees
The board addressed the potential addition of a battery energy storage system on a property within the AG Residential Zoning District. Public comments reflected significant concern about the project's safety and location near residential areas. Additionally, the board discussed the…
Civic Snapshot: September 15, 2025 Kalamazoo City Commission
The Committee of the Whole reviewed the initial draft for Imagine Kalamazoo 2035, the strategic vision for Kalamazoo, focusing on community engagement, economic mobility, and shared prosperity. The meeting highlights the importance of incorporating diverse community voices into the city's…
Civic Snapshot: September 11, 2025 City of Kalamazoo Zoning Board of Appeals
The Board addressed two main variance requests in public hearings. The first was a variance request by Edison Community Partners to construct a recovery housing project at a former paper mill site, which involves a dimensional variance for building materials.…
Civic Snapshot: September 11, 2025 Comstock Township Planning Commission
The Commission discussed a rezoning request by Landscape Forms to change a parcel from R-1B to LM Light Manufacturing to create a green space buffer. The commission also addressed stipulations for Soil Friends LLC regarding alcohol production and amplified music,…
Civic Snapshot: September 11, 2025 City of Kalamazoo Utility Policy Committee
Committee members discussed proposed rate changes for residential, commercial, and industrial customers, recommending a 6.5% increase for residential rates. They reviewed the capital improvement plan, which outlines significant infrastructure investments. The committee also addressed the service area agreement between Galesburg…
Civic Snapshot: September 9, 2025 Road Commission of Kalamazoo County
The board approved the final construction plans for the Comstock Avenue road project and discussed the sale of surplus real estate on Erie Street to Oshtemo Township for a trail project. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of new cab…
Civic Snapshot: September 9, 2025 Oshtemo Township Board of Trustees
The board addressed several budget amendments related to park salaries, trustee FICA, employee benefits, and legal department salaries. The meeting included a comprehensive discussion on road fund allocations and future road projects, emphasizing the importance of the Ceco Drive extension…
