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Votes at a glance: Saginaw City Council approvals on zoning, contracts and resolutions — June 27, 2025
Summary
The Saginaw City Council adopted a zoning-code amendment, approved multiple construction and infrastructure contracts and passed several resolutions during its June 27 meeting. This roundup lists each voted item and the outcomes recorded in the meeting.
Saginaw — At its June 27 meeting the Saginaw City Council took action on a set of ordinances, contracts and resolutions. Below are the items the council voted on at the meeting and the outcomes recorded on the meeting record.
Key outcomes
- Zoning code amendment (O-204): The council adopted an amendment to chapter 153 (zoning) of the city code. The item was advanced after advocates and staff outlined the intent to move toward a clearer zoning model for redevelopment-ready planning. Vote method: voice vote; recorded outcome: adopted.
- Establish industrial development district at 1808 Veterans Memorial Parkway: Council approved a resolution to establish the industrial development district enabling Menards to pursue industrial facilities exemption filings. Vote method: voice vote; recorded outcome: approved (see separate article for details).
- Military service contribution requirements for defined benefit (resolution): Council approved a resolution establishing military service contribution requirements for defined benefit plans. Vote method: voice vote; recorded outcome: adopted.
- Authorize amplifying equipment for specified community events (resolution): Council approved allowing identified community event sponsors to use amplifying equipment. Vote method: voice vote; recorded outcome: adopted.
- Tentative construction contract awards and related public-works items: - Tentative award to Rody Brothers Excavating Inc. for water system improvements (Wise Street from Mackinac Street to Bay Road): Passed; recorded roll-call vote 6 yes, 2 no (Mayor Moore and Council member Balz recorded as nay for this item). - Tentative award to RCL Construction Company Inc. for wastewater system improvements: Passed (voice vote; recorded outcome: adopted). - Tentative award to JR Heinemann and Sons Inc. for wastewater system improvements: Passed (voice vote; recorded outcome: adopted).
- Consent-agenda contract (item 30): Approve contract with Rody Brothers Excavating Inc. for $1,832,365 for lead service line replacement (Public Services Department). Passed on roll-call with seven yes votes and one no vote (Mayor Moore voted no).
Notes and next steps
- Several items passed by voice vote without a roll-call tally recorded in the transcript; where the meeting recorded a roll call it is noted above. Details and contract documents are available in city procurement files and the city clerk’s office.
- For major capital or multi-phase projects (lead service-line replacement and the water/wastewater construction awards), staff said they will hold preconstruction meetings, verify licensing and prevailing-wage compliance and report progress to council.
Ending: These votes move a mix of zoning updates, infrastructure work and administrative resolutions forward; the council and staff indicated they will continue follow-up reporting on permitting, construction schedules and ARPA/funding compliance where applicable.
