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City of Eaton Rapids

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City of Eaton Rapids

City of Eaton Rapids – Water Main Repair

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Beginning in March, the City of Eaton Rapids will start water main repair & replacement projects throughout the city. Residents may experience temporary road closures and traffic slowdowns. Please use caution when traveling in affected areas. Please see the list below for the scheduled work and view the map for specific areas affected. Contact City Hall for more information at 517-663-8118.

  • Canal Street – March-May 2026
  • Division Street – March-May 2026
  • Raymerville Court – March-June 2026
  • Lake Street – March-June 2026
  • Frost Street – April-June
  • Munn Street – April-June
  • Vaughn Street – April-June
  • Union Street – April-June
  • River Street – April-June
  • Diana Street – April-June
  • Bentley Street – May-July
  • West Street – May-October
  • Montgomery Street – May-October
  • Center Street – May-July
  • Gould Street – June-August
  • Dutton Street – June-August
  • East Street – June-August
  • Exeter Avenue – June-August
  • Forest Street – June-August
  • Holmes Street – July-September
  • S. East Street – July-September
  • McArthur River Drive – August-September
  • Broad Street – August-October
  • Jennie Street – August-October
  • W. Plain Street – August-October
  • Water Street – September-November
  • Blake Street – September-November
  • Chester Street – September-November
  • Lewis Street – September-November
  • Osborn Street – September-November
  • Hale Street – September-November

Notice of Planning Commission Public Hearings

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Eaton Rapids Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at the regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Eaton Rapids City Hall, 200 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids, MI. 

1.) Said Public Hearing will be to consider amendment of a Zoning Ordinance to amend Section 1.40 to Article I, Appendix A, and to Amend Section 23.50 to Article XXIII, Appendix A Zoning Ordinance, of the codified ordinances of the City of Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan, to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the City of Eaton Rapids; and to rescind a Commercial Medical Marihuana Facilities overlay District. 

Owners of property within 300 feet of the above-referenced parcels have been mailed a notice of this meeting. Interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. 

 2.) Said consideration will be for Conditional Use, Article V Low-Density Single-Family District (RD-1), Section 5.30 Conditional Use (G) Plant nurseries and greenhouses. 

Article XXIII – Conditional Use Requirements: 
300-027-400-001-05, 54.35 acres of vacant land 

Owners of property within 300 feet of the above-referenced parcel have been mailed a notice of this meeting. Interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. 

3.) Said Public Hearing will be to consider amendment of a Zoning Ordinance to amend Appendix A, Section 1.40 to Article I, Section 4.20 Traditional Residential to Article IV, Section 5.20 Low Density Single Family to Article V, Section 6.20 Single Family and Two Family, Article VI, Section 7.20 Multi Family Residential, to Article VII, and Section 9.20 Central Business District, Article IX, Zoning Ordinance, of the codified ordinances of the City of Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, Michigan, to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the City of Eaton Rapids; an amendment to allow Short term rentals (STR) as a principal permitted use in the above Zoning Districts. 

Questions concerning this matter may be directed to the Building Official, LeRoy Hummel, 200 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids, MI. 48827. The office phone number is 517-237-3799. 

Robin Webb 
City Clerk 

Notice of Council Work Session Meeting Cancellation

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CANCELLATION NOTICE 
To comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.265): 

The City of Eaton Rapids City Council Work Session 
200 S. Main Street 
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 
(517) 663-8118 
cityofeatonrapids.gov 

The City Council Work Session Meeting scheduled for February 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF BUSINESS 

The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on February 23, 2026. 

Robin Webb, Clerk 

 2026 Board of Review Notice 

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CITY OF EATON RAPIDS 
200 S Main St 
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 

BOARD OF REVIEW MEETING SCHEDULE 

The Eaton Rapids Board of Review will be held at City Hall, 200 S Main St, on the following dates. 

Tuesday, March 3, at 2:00 p.m. Organizational Meeting 
Monday March 9, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for Appeals 
Wednesday March 10, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for Appeals 

To schedule a Board of Review appointment and receive a petition, please email randy@taxassessing.com or call 517-541-1555. 

By board resolution, residents can protest by letter, provided protest letter is received prior to March 9. Post marks are not accepted. 

The tentative ratios and the estimated multipliers for each class Of real property and personal property are as follows 

Commercial 45.90% 1.0893 
Residential 47.12% 1.0611 
Industrial 49.59% 1.0082 
Personal Property 50.00% 1.0000 
Utility 50.00% 1.0000 

The City will provide necessary reasonable services to individuals with disabilities at the Board of Review meetings upon 7 days notice. 

Notice of Council Special Meeting

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING 
To comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.265): 

The City of Eaton Rapids City Council 
200 S. Main Street 
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 
(517) 663-8118 
https://www.cityofeatonrapids.gov 

Special Meeting Details 
The City of Eaton Rapids City Council will hold a Special Meeting on: 

Date: February 09, 2026 
Location: City Hall, 200 S Main Street, Eaton Rapids, Michigan 
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm 

Meeting Purpose 
The purpose of this special meeting is to set goals and objectives for the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year. 

I, Robin Webb, City Clerk, certify that the foregoing notice has been posted as specified above in accordance with the Michigan Public Act (MCL 15.265) as amended. 

Robin Webb, Clerk 
City of Eaton Rapids 

February Mayor’s Corner

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As we continue to navigate the challenges of winter weather, I want to remind residents of the proper process for reporting utility issues. If you experience a problem with water, sewer or electrical services, please contact City Hall directly. Although many turn to Facebook for quick updates, reporting issues on social media can delay response times. Our DPW team does not monitor Facebook, so notifying City Hall promptly, even outside normal business hours, is essential.

  • Business Hours (Monday-Friday) 517-663-8118.
  • After Hours/Weekend Utility Emergency- 517-231-6514

We have updated information regarding Urban Air. This year’s event will take place May 7-10, rather than early October. While the event will be slightly smaller, it promises to remain an enjoyable experience. Additionally, we are planning a Fall Festival for early October. This year is especially significant as we mark America’s 250th birthday, and we are planning an expanded celebration for July 4th. More details will be shared as planning continues, and volunteers are welcome to assist for any of our events. Please reach out to me if you are interested.

As many of you have noticed, the former SSB Bank Building has been demolished to make way for the highly anticipated Taco Bell. While a completion date has not been announced,  updates will be provided as they become available.

We are excited to welcome several new businesses to our downtown. Stacy’s Deli and Bakery will open at 115 S. Main Street in February, followed by Gold Thimble Quilt Shop at 217 S. Main Street in March. Wildest Dreams Designs opened in early December. These additions represent positive growth for our downtown and I encourage you to support and welcome them.

Our Community Market will return in early June. Those interested in participating as vendors are encouraged to contact Jake Forquer at jforquer@cityofeatonrapids.gov or you can call (517) 237-3790.

Finally, I will deliver the annual State of the City address at the February 23rd City Council meeting. Residents are invited to attend in person or watch online. As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at pcolestock@cityofeatonrapids.gov or by phone at 517-410-9472.

Mayor Pam Colestock