Local meeting primer: Sturgis City Commission
The Sturgis City Commission will discuss city’s renewable energy plan, and the first reading of a proposed zoning ordinance amendment.
The Sturgis City Commission will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Sturgis City Hall, 130 N. Nottawa St.
The commission will discuss several new business items, including the city’s renewable energy plan and the first reading of a proposed zoning ordinance amendment.
Other key agenda items include accepting the resignation of City Planning Commissioner Peter Stage, sending a letter of recognition for his service, and approving approximately $2.5 million in city bills.
A full meeting agenda is available below, and recent commission business can be reviewed on the city’s website.
Najifa Farhat is a staff reporter for Watershed Voice.
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