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Saginaw council approves consent agenda, zoning change and community garden board; cancels Oct. 2 meeting for National Night Out
Summary
At its Feb. 26 meeting the City Council approved the consent agenda, adopted year‑end budget amendments, cleared a zoning change and a specific use permit at 124 W. Southern, created a community garden board and voted to avoid meeting on National Night Out; several votes included an abstention for conflict.
The Saginaw City Council handled multiple routine and land‑use matters at its Feb. 26 meeting and took action on scheduling for National Night Out.
Consent and budget: The council approved the consent agenda (minutes, agreements, fee schedule updates and reserve adjustments) by motion; the finance director presented line‑by‑line proposed year‑end budget amendments and the council adopted the amendment after a public hearing and no public speakers.
Zoning and land use: Council approved a rezoning request to change 124 West Southern from single‑family to neighborhood commercial to reflect an existing commercial structure; Planning & Zoning had recommended approval. The vote passed with one council member abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The council also approved a Specific Use Permit to allow a laundry/dry‑cleaning drop‑off and pick‑up operation at the same address; staff noted the use is limited to pickup/drop‑off and that actual cleaning will be done off‑site.
Community garden board: Council approved an ordinance creating a community garden board to manage volunteer coordination, maintenance standards and recommendations for any donation funds. Council members asked for clear bylaws to define junior member eligibility and the board’s role regarding gifts or bequests; staff said bylaws and rules will return to council for approval.
National Night Out scheduling: Council agreed not to hold the regular council meeting on Oct. 2 so members can participate in National Night Out community events; the motion passed and the meeting will be rescheduled.
Adjournment: The council adjourned at approximately 10:14 p.m.
Votes at a glance: consent agenda — approved; budget amendment — adopted; rezoning of 124 W. Southern — approved (one abstention recorded due to conflict); Specific Use Permit for laundry drop/pick at 124 W. Southern — approved (abstention noted as needed); community garden board ordinance — approved; Oct. 2 meeting canceled for National Night Out.
