Midland City Council Meeting - February 23, 2026

The Midland City Council met on February 23, 2026, at 7 p.m. in council chambers. All members were present except one (votes showed 4-0 or 3-1, indicating one absence). The meeting covered consent agenda approvals, a public hearing and budget amendment for parks equipment, a woody debris management project with budget and contract approvals, and adoption of the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). A public comment on including a section of Woodview Pass in the CIP led to a failed amendment.

Consent Calendar

• Approved the consent agenda (all routine resolutions marked with asterisk) by a vote of 4-0.

Public Hearings

• Equipment Revolving Fund (Parks Trash Tipper Truck): Karen Murphy presented a request to reallocate $82,000 from existing equipment revolving fund (ERF) amortization funds to replace a parks trash tipper truck and tipper unit. The new truck (2026 Ford, ~$50,000) and tipper unit (~$29,000) total $78,777, with extra for upfitting. The funds came from previously set-aside amortization for a totaled toolcat (insurance covered replacement). Council approved the resolution (4-0) to amend the FY2026 ERF budget and authorize the reallocation.
• Woody Debris Management Project: Tony Dressel presented a CDBG-DR funded project ($2.665 million total) to remove dead/down trees in Sturgeon Creek, Snake Creek, and other waterways to improve flood resilience. A contract award to Spicer Group for engineering services ($232,620) was sought. The project has a construction window of October 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 due to endangered species constraints. Two resolutions: (1) budget amendment for $2.665M to the stormwater management fund, and (2) contract award to Spicer Group. Both approved 4-0.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Ron Warzinski (5810 Woodview Pass) spoke in favor of adding Woodview Pass (Scenic Drive to Courtside Court) to the CIP. He argued the block was overlooked, its PASER rating (6) is inflated due to alligator cracking, and the omission should be corrected. He shared resident frustration over pavement distress and safety issues, and urged council to include the section.

Discussion Items

• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) 2027-2032: Todd Kane reviewed the plan: $35 million proposed for FY2027, over $300 million over six years, covering streets, water, sewer, vehicles, facilities. Planning commission recommended adoption 9-0. Public comments about Woodview Pass were noted but not in the presented plan. Council discussed road prioritization, PASER ratings, mill-and-fill vs reconstruction, and the need to balance resources. A motion to amend the CIP by adding Woodview Pass (Scenic to Courtside, ~700 feet, estimated $455,000 reconstruction in year 2032) was made. Council debated: supporters noted the block was overlooked; opponents argued other roads (e.g., Willis) are in worse condition and process should be followed. The amendment failed 2-2 (motion defeated). The original motion to adopt the CIP as recommended passed 3-1.

Key Outcomes

• Consent agenda approved 4-0.
• Equipment Revolving Fund budget amendment and reallocation approved 4-0.
• Woody Debris Management Project budget amendment and Spicer Group contract approved 4-0.
• Amendment to add Woodview Pass to CIP failed 2-2.
• Capital Improvement Plan 2027-2032 adopted 3-1.