City of Lowell's City Council Meeting, Monday, April 20, 2026 Part 1

The City of Lowell City Council held a meeting on April 20, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included the approval of a $41,594.91 contract award to Entrance Technologies for upgrading city hall's access control panels and security camera system, following a competitive RFP process. The council also approved a resolution to authorize the city administrator to sign an agreement with MDOT for a road permit related to the Bogs Road project. Additionally, the council approved a sub-agreement to access a $17.5 million Michigan Economic Development Corporation strategic site readiness grant for infrastructure improvements at Covenant Park, with conditions for repayment if no development occurs. Other procurement-related discussions involved the acceptance of amended easements for capital projects and approval of street closures and fireworks permits for the Riverwalk Festival. The council set a public hearing date for the upcoming budget and discussed ongoing capital projects, including delays in the Riverside project due to contractor documentation issues. A speed limit study on North Hudson was considered but no motion was made to proceed. Overall, the meeting focused on contract awards, grant agreements, capital improvement projects, and budget planning, with motions passed to advance these procurement activities.