March 9th, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting

The City of Lansing Committee of the Whole meeting on March 9, 2026, covered several key topics related to municipal governance and public services. The Elected Officers Compensation Commission provided an update on their review of city officials' salaries, comparing them to inflation-adjusted benchmarks and similar cities, with plans to issue position-specific compensation recommendations. The Lansing Board of Water and Light presented their annual financial audit for fiscal year 2025, reporting a clean audit, healthy retirement plans, and a net income of $27.6 million, emphasizing the need for returns to support infrastructure reinvestment. The council approved the designation of Baker Tilly as the external auditor for the Board of Water and Light for the next five years following a competitive procurement process. Additionally, a presentation was made regarding the proposed relocation of the New Hope Community Center shelter to a new site closer to other services, aiming to improve operational efficiency and service delivery to vulnerable populations. The meeting also included discussions on board and commission appointments, term expirations, and a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025-2026, which included allocations for public safety initiatives such as opioid remediation and police officer hiring funded by state and federal grants. Finally, the council set public hearings for conditional rezoning proposals and property sales, reflecting ongoing urban development and planning efforts.