The City Commission established the Architectural Review Committee as the ruling body over issues relating to development within the Midland Street and Center Avenue Historic Districts. The Committee also focuses on increasing public awareness of Bay City’s heritage and identifies historic and cultural resources for the purpose of preserving the best examples of Bay City’s past.

Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at 5:00 PM
Room 301, City Hall, 301 Washington Avenue
Staff Representative: Terry Moultane – 989-894-8180

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Reviews and tentatively approves the assessment roll; and hears and makes decisions on appeals by taxpayers from valuations made by the City Assessor.

Meets March, July and December
City Hall, 301 Washington Avenue
Staff Representative: Amy Doornhaag – 989-894-8123

The Building Code Board of Appeals has the jurisdiction to recommend that minor variances in the electrical, plumbing, and mechanical application of the Building Code be granted and that alternative construction methods or materials be allowed.
The board also recommends amendments to the Code.

Meets as needed
Room 301, City Hall, 301 Washington Avenue
Staff Representative: James Galford – 989-894-8162
Commissioner Liaison: Commissioner Davidson

The Airport Advisory Committee advises the City Commission on policy matters relating to the operation of the airport, proposals for development, airport area land use, fees, and safety concerns.

Meets 3rd Tuesday each month at 7:00 PM
Clements Airport Administration Building, 614 S. River Road
Staff Representative: Darwin Baranski - 989-894-8313
Commissioner Liaisons: Commissioners Gorney and Newsham

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The Downtown Development Authority district is located on the east side of the Saginaw River bounded by Woodside Ave. on the north, Madison Ave. on the east, Columbus Ave. on the south and the Saginaw River on the west. The Board of Directors is a thirteen member body with the mayor of Bay City serving in an ex officio capacity. The Downtown Development focuses on “bricks and mortar” public enhancement projects to accomplish the following objectives:

• Improve the convenience and attractiveness of Downtown to encourage additional private investment and development.
• Encourage and participate in historic preservation projects.
• Manage the Downtown public parking system and facilities.
• Captures a two mil levy from the ad valorem to complete projects.

Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.
Commerce One, 901 Saginaw Street
Contact: Candace Bales, Executive Director
989/893-3573 or director@downtownbaycity.com
Staff Representative: Steve Black - (989)894-8154
Commission Liaison: Mayor

Downtown Management Board

The Downtown Management Board focuses on Downtown Bay City’s Principal Shopping District whose boundaries mirror that of the Downtown Development Authority. The thirteen member board of directors focuses on the marketing, promotion, maintenance and beautification of the district to encourage the vitality of Downtown. The Downtown Management Board completes projects/goals utilizing special assessment revenues.

Meets 3rd Tuesday each month at 8:30 a.m.
Commerce One, 901 Saginaw Street
Contact: Candace Bales, Executive Director
989/893-3573 or director@downtownbaycity.com
Staff Representative: Patti Stowell 989/894-8227
Commission Liaisons: Commissioners Shannon and Bollman

The Finance/Policy Committee is comprised of the entire City Commission and Mayor and is the primary meeting in which policy matters, financial issues, other current or potential future projects and commission agenda items are discussed in advance of the formal City Commission meetings.

Meets Monday at 6:30 PM
Room 306, City Hall, 301 Washington Avenue
Staff Representative: Robert Belleman – 989-894-8246

The 13-member Midland Street Management Board is responsible for encouraging the Midland Street Business District to be a strong urban center by offering a variety of retail, service, residential, and recreational opportunities. The board oversees the maintenance, physical improvement repairs, security of publicly owned off-street parking lots and streetscape, and marketing of the Midland Street Business District.

Meets 4^th Wednesday each month at 7:30 AM
MacMillan Associates, 714 E. Midland Street
Staff Representative: Jim Bedell – 989-894-8179

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The Planning Commission is responsible for the adoption of a long-range master plan for the physical development of the City. It also has jurisdiction over all new, commercial construction in the City through the site plan review process and on special uses within zoning districts. It makes recommendations to the City Commission on matters relating to the vacation of streets and alleys, and zoning ordinance amendments such as rezonings.

Meets 3rd Wednesday each month at 7:00 PM
Commission Chambers, City Hall, 301 Washington Avenue
Staff Representative: Jim Bedell – 989-894-8180
Commission Liaisons: Commissioners Novellino and Kurzer

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Wenonah Park Properties

Wenonah Park Properties, Inc., is a single purpose Michigan Nonprofit Corporation established pursuant to Act No. 37 of Public Acts of 2001, for the purpose of designing, financing, constructing, and operating a 150 room, full service, first class hotel and conference center.  The board consists of five members.

Meets 2nd Wednesday each month at 7:30 AM
DoubleTree Hotel

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The Zoning Board of Appeals grants variances from the existing zoning code where this is necessary to protect the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare of the residents, shoppers and workers in the City.

Meets 2nd Tuesday each month at 7:00 PM
Commission Chambers, City Hall, 301 Washington Avenue
Staff Representative:  Scott McKillop - 989-894-8180
Commission Liaisons: Commissioners Novellino and Davidson

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