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Milan council approves consent agenda, event permits and honors longtime volunteers
Summary
At its April 21 meeting the Milan City Council approved a consent agenda that included permits for the Milan Fair Parade and Memorial Day parade, recognized volunteers from the Beautification Commission, and approved bills payable totaling $301,349.13.
The Milan City Council on April 21 approved a routine consent agenda that included event permits, monthly reports and a resolution recognizing a local volunteer group, and it formally approved bills payable totaling $301,349.13.
On the consent agenda the council approved a temporary street closure for the Milan Fair Parade on Thursday, May 28, 2026, and fireworks scheduled for Friday, May 29 with a makeup day of Saturday, May 30. The council also approved a special-event request from American Legion Post 268 for the Milan Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The consent package included F&V Operations monthly reports for February and March 2026 and the Building Department and Code Enforcement report for March.
The council approved Resolution 2026-01 to recognize Milan Big Red Boosters as a nonprofit organization for charitable gaming license purposes. Councilmember Snyder moved to approve the consent agenda and Mayor Pro-Tem Kerkes seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
During the meeting the council also presented special recognition to Barbara Gardinier, Sallie Bancroft and Karen Frazier for their years of service on the Beautification Commission. In public comment, Carrie Ritchie, speaking on behalf of the Downtown Development Authority, noted that the Wine Walk marks its 10th anniversary that weekend and reported that Milan Youth League will not be holding its parade due to a lack of board members.
Deputy Chief Nieman encouraged residents to use caution during the Wine Walk. Councilmembers offered condolences to Community Engagement Director Jill Tewsley on a personal loss, praised the Milan Cares cleanup day and announced a 75-tree grant with planned volunteer planting starting May 1. Councilmember Dr. Wayne also announced she will run for the Michigan House of Representatives in the next election cycle.
The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.; the next regular council meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2026.
