Local meeting primer: Sturgis City Commission
Tonight’s agenda includes the second readings of proposed amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance.
The Sturgis City Commission will convene for its final meeting of the year tonight, Wednesday, at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at Sturgis City Hall, located at 130 N. Nottawa St.
Key agenda items include second readings of proposed amendments to the city’s zoning ordinance and a zoning district amendment for properties located at 909 and 911 E. Chicago Rd.
In addition, the commission will address several new business items, including an update to the city employee handbook and bids for the Lafayette Street utility extension.
The complete meeting agenda is below. The city website also provides a comprehensive record of recent commission business.
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