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Battle Creek commission introduces rezoning ordinance, approves closed sessions and $81,500 settlement; advances city manager search
Summary
On July 1 the Battle Creek City Commission introduced a conditional rezoning ordinance for five parcels south of West Columbia Avenue, approved two closed-session resolutions under the Michigan Open Meetings Act, authorized a settlement in Yonge v. City of Battle Creek not to exceed $81,500, and advanced the city manager search to the next stage.
The Battle Creek City Commission on July 1 approved several procedural and legal actions, including the introduction of a conditional rezoning ordinance, two closed-session resolutions, an $81,500 settlement and advancement of the city manager search.
Introduction of rezoning ordinance: Commissioners voted to introduce proposed ordinance O6-2025, a conditional rezoning that would rezone five parcels south of West Columbia Avenue between South Helmer Road and Stonejug Road. The ordinance text states the applicant intends the site to accommodate a mix of employment-generating light industrial development,…
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