Kalamazoo City Commission - November 17, 2025 Business Meeting
In their first session the 56th Kalamazoo City Commission reviewed a proposal for winter shelter funding to support the homeless, with contributions from the city, county, and Continuum of Care.
Patrese Griffin presented for the Kalamazoo County Public Housing Committee. The meeting featured a report from the Kalamazoo County Public Arts Commission highlighting recent achievements like the Brush the Block Mural Festival.
The Commission also appointed Patsy Moore as interim city manager to bridge the gap before the new city manager’s term begins.
Public comments addressed concerns about homelessness, environmental conservation, and public participation in local governance.
00:00 Introduction
01:38 Welcome and Introduction
01:58 Call to Order and Roll Call
02:26 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
04:42 Public Art Commission Year-End Report
10:48 Recognition of Building Blocks of Kalamazoo
15:48 Adoption of the Formal Agenda
16:11 Communications from the City
18:03 Clerk’s Report
18:48 Public Comment
36:33 Public Comments on Homelessness and Sheltering
44:03 Discussion on Winter Shelter Program
50:01 Public Comment on Rezoning and Public Participation Policy
58:21 Consent Agenda Items
61:05 Regular Agenda – Agreement for Winter Shelter Support
67:21 Shelter Coordination Discussion
69:05 Winter Shelter Planning
70:55 Temporary Winter Shelter Duration
72:35 Public Comment on Shelter Items
75:55 Interim City Manager Employment Agreement
82:00 Commissioner Comments and Acknowledgments
96:42 Condolence Letter and Ceremony Attendance
97:43 Recent Election and Voter Participation
103:56 Motion to Enter Closed Session
104:30 Adjournment
