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City Commission · Nov 10, 2026
Water shutoff fee passes 5-3 as residents pack chambers over Flock cameras and tax abatement
- Approved: Introduction of Ordinance 16-2026 (Administrative Hearings Bureau)
- Approved: Resolution 499 — $60 Water Service Processing Fee
- Approved: Resolution 503 — Watkins Development OPRA Correction
Before that
- City Commission, Oct 20, 2026: Commission OKs $605K police Taser upgrade and $230K smart traffic system — with one 'no' vote
- City Commission Workshop, Oct 6, 2026: Commissioners get first look at 2026 strategic plan — and say the process felt rushed
Next: City Commission, Nov 17, 2026
Battle Creek at a glance: 10 recent meetings · 3 upcoming · 4 active issues · 4 decisions
Active issues
What's hot right now· 4
Coming up
Upcoming meetings· 3
On the record
Recent decisions· 4
Introduction of Ordinance 16-2026 (Administrative Hearings Bureau)
ApprovedCity CommissionNov 10Resolution 499 — $60 Water Service Processing Fee
Approved 5–3City CommissionNov 10Resolution 503 — Watkins Development OPRA Correction
ApprovedCity CommissionNov 10Resolution 492 — Axon Taser 10 Contract Amendment
Approved 9–0City CommissionOct 20
Development watch
What's being built· 4
Geislinger Corp. Industrial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate
under review2 hearingsLiberty Commons Apartments and Townhomes PILOT
approved3 hearingsAdult-Use Marihuana Retail Facility, 625 North Ave. (PSUP26-0002)
approved2 hearingsWatkins Development LLC OPRA Exemption Certificate (Amended Application)
approved1 hearing
Recent meetings
Full archive →- NOV10City CommissionTranscribedVideo
Water shutoff fee passes 5-3 as residents pack chambers over Flock cameras and tax abatement
- OCT20City CommissionTranscribedVideo
Commission OKs $605K police Taser upgrade and $230K smart traffic system — with one 'no' vote
- OCT6City Commission WorkshopTranscribedVideo
Commissioners get first look at 2026 strategic plan — and say the process felt rushed
- OCT6City Commission
Commission re-does Sept. 15 votes after mic failure, approves $1.3M lead grant and health plan renewals
- SEP15City CommissionTranscribedVideo
Commission opens door for marijuana shop at 625 North Ave, OKs $1.4M lead-abatement grant despite mic troubles
- SEP1City CommissionTranscribedVideo
Commission approves $48.9M Helmer Road development 7-2 after packed, heated public hearing
Frequently asked about Battle Creek
When does the Battle Creek City Commission meet?
The City Commission meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers, Room 301, City Hall, 10 N. Division St.
Where can I find Battle Creek agendas and videos?
Agendas, minutes and recordings are on the City's CivicClerk portal and are searchable on OpenMichigan.
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