Adrian Commission requires two city residents on new revitalization committee, adopts committee procedures ordinance

The Adrian City Commission on Jan. 5 amended and adopted a new ordinance creating a Revitalization Committee and approved related committee‑procedure changes.

Commissioner Behnke moved to amend the membership section of the proposed ordinance to require that “of which at least 2 shall be City Of Adrian residents” among the three public members; a second was recorded and the commission approved the amendment on roll call. The amended ordinance (Ordinance No. 25‑008) subsequently passed on a roll‑call vote.

Commissioners said they supported stronger resident representation on a committee focused on blight and downtown revitalization. Commissioner Behnke argued for the change to ensure that residents’ perspectives are represented: “at least 2 shall be City Of Adrian residents,” she said during the motion. Other commissioners said having more commissioners on the panel could bring additional perspective on enforcement and priorities.

The commission also completed second reading and adopted Ordinance No. 25‑007, which amends chapter 2 (administration) article 7 on boards and commissions and updates procedural language governing committees. The chair confirmed the change presented at the previous meeting had been incorporated before the vote.

The measures passed by roll call with commissioners present voting in favor. The city clerk recorded the votes and the chair declared the motions carried.

The ordinances revise the city code on committee procedures and add a dedicated Revitalization Committee with updated membership rules. The commission did not specify an effective date in the public discussion; implementation details will be reflected in the codified ordinance and in staff guidance to the newly formed committee.