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Milan council approves rezoning for Eagle Springs expansion, OKs Milan Fair agreement and budget amendment
Summary
On Feb. 17, 2026, the Milan City Council unanimously approved rezoning to expand the Eagle Springs development, ratified an agreement with the Milan Fair and adopted 2025–26 Budget Amendment #1; the meeting also cleared multiple community event permits and set local event dates.
The Milan City Council on Feb. 17 unanimously approved a rezoning to allow expansion of the Eagle Springs single-family development, ratified an agreement between the city and the Milan Fair, and adopted the city’s 2025–26 Budget Amendment No. 1.
Councilmember Jeannette Snyder moved to approve the rezoning from R‑1A to R‑1B as recommended by the Planning Commission; Councilmember Dr. Wayne seconded the motion, which carried without opposition. The minutes list the change of zoning classification but do not specify parcel numbers, acreage or the conditions tied to the rezoning.
Earlier in the meeting, Mayor Pro‑Tem Kerkes moved — and Councilmember Snyder seconded — approval of the agreement between the Milan Fair and the City of Milan; that motion also passed unanimously. The minutes record approval of the agreement but do not provide terms, dates or financial details for the fair contract.
Councilmember Stafford moved, seconded by Councilmember Nie, to adopt 2025–26 Budget Amendment No. 1; the motion carried. The minutes do not include line‑item changes or the dollar amount included in the amendment.
The council approved a consent agenda that cleared a suite of community event permits: a guest flag request to raise a Pride flag on June 1 presented by ARC Milan; a Tootsie Roll Drive fundraiser by the Knights of Columbus (March 27–28); the Downtown Milan Wine Walk (April 25); the 3rd Thursday downtown events (June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, Sept. 17); a Relay for Life event in Wilson Park (Aug. 15–16); and a Casino Bus Trip on March 6 organized by Milan Parks and Recreation. The council also received and filed the January Building Department/Code Enforcement and F&V Operations reports. The consent agenda motion carried as presented.
Council reviewed bills payable and payroll totaling $253,685.76 and authorized payment. The motion to pay the bills passed unanimously.
During the second citizens’ comments period, non‑resident Carrie Ritchie spoke on behalf of the Milan Youth League and for the Milan DDA; the minutes record her appearance but do not summarize her remarks. Communications Director Hanna Massouh announced the city’s new broadcasting system will go live March 3, 2026. Council members shared brief updates and reminders, including a parking subcommittee update and notices about local fundraising and ticket sales.
The council set its next regular meeting for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (agenda submission deadline Feb. 25). The meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.
(Information in this article is drawn from the Feb. 17, 2026 minutes of the Milan City Council; details not specified in the minutes are noted as such.)
