Lowell City Council Meeting of June 15, 2026 Part 1

The City of Lowell held a council meeting on June 15, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. The council approved the annual end-of-year budget amendments, which included increased expenditures primarily due to police staffing issues and projects carried over from the previous year. The budget also accounted for a $50,000 security enhancement for City Hall and a $170,000 road repair related to railroad requirements. Additionally, the council approved a resolution allowing the city to enter into an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) for the completion of the Laura Gale and Brook Street project under the MDOT Category B program. The council also reviewed and approved the selection of Williams and Works for construction engineering services for the Larret Trail project, noting that MDOT agreed to cover the funding gap due to higher-than-expected bids. Other topics included discussions on an e-bike ordinance and updates on community development and housing projects. No new contracts beyond those mentioned were awarded during this meeting.