5-19-26 City Council Meeting

The Sterling Heights City Council meeting held on May 19, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. A significant agenda item was the approval of the Lakeside Corridor Improvement Authority development plan and its associated tax increment financing (TIF) plan, which aims to invest approximately $80 million over 25 years to revitalize the Lakeside Mall area and surrounding commercial corridor. The council approved the plan despite some concerns about unelected boards managing funds, emphasizing oversight and the potential for economic growth. Additionally, the council approved the transfer of ownership of a Class C liquor license to Masters Billiards LLC, a new billiards and snooker entertainment venue, highlighting its community and educational focus. Another key procurement-related item was the consent to a change of control for Priority Waste, the city's solid waste collection contractor, due to TPG's acquisition of a controlling equity interest. The council was assured that service levels and contract terms would remain unchanged. The meeting also addressed a proposed ordinance to ban the sale and distribution of kratom within the city, with council members expressing concerns about public safety and the need for regulation, ultimately voting in favor of the ban. Other topics included police officer swearing-in ceremonies, community coalition updates, and Memorial Day event announcements.