Saginaw, MI City Council March 9, 2023

The City of Saginaw, Michigan City Council held a meeting on March 9, 2023, which included a public hearing focused on improvements to the Saginaw Riverfront Park, specifically a trail project. Wade Trim representatives presented details about a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Trust Fund, seeking $400,000 with a city match of approximately $690,000, which is already committed funding. The council discussed the project’s funding sources, including a previously secured $1 million MEDC grant and a pending federal grant application. The city engineer provided an extensive update on various infrastructure projects planned for 2026, including road reconstructions, water main replacements, and a major $14 million medical district infrastructure project. The council also addressed the reopening and safety improvements of Ojibway Island Park, emphasizing the goal to open it safely to vehicular traffic. Several motions related to grant applications and project approvals were passed, and the council highlighted increased funding from state gas tax changes and local millage for road improvements.