City of Kalamazoo - February 18, 2026 Environmental Concerns Committee Meeting
During the Environmental Concerns Committee meeting, members focus on the potential transfer of the Asylum Lake Preserve’s management from Western Michigan University to Kalamazoo County. Concerns are raised about the preserve’s future management and the need for a city presence in advisory roles. Additionally, the committee discusses restructuring subcommittees to better address environmental issues in Kalamazoo and highlights the upcoming Kalamazoo Earth Day events. The meeting also touches on the implications of potential developments in Oshtemo Township on Kalamazoo’s green spaces.
00:00 Introduction
00:01:12 Roll Call
00:01:40 Approval of Agenda
00:02:16 Approval of Minutes
00:02:52 Communications
00:03:08 Public Comments
00:04:08 Reports
00:10:09 Staff Updates
00:10:11 Unfinished Business
00:11:19 New Business: Elections and Meeting Dates
00:15:03 New Business: Guest Presentation
00:22:27 Appointments and Nominations
00:34:26 Approval of Application for Committee Membership
00:35:34 Restructuring Subcommittees
00:50:04 Discussion on Asylum Lake Management Transfer
01:11:21 Discussion on Asylum Lake Management
01:19:39 Motion for ECC Involvement in Asylum Lake Management
01:21:32 Discussion on Amateur Sports Complex Development
01:22:47 Green Spaces Advisory Discussion
01:23:33 Sustainability Report Overview
01:25:46 Public Comments and Commissioner Comments
