Frequently asked questions about non-City-sponsored events in Midland:

Q:   How can I find out more about Midland's Santa House?
A:   The Santa House is sponsored by the Midland Area Community Foundation. Click here for Santa House location and times.

Winter Wonderland

Leisure Time Guide to Midland Recreation Click here for information on how to enjoy wintertime at the City's many recreation hot spots. (Adobe Reader needed to open PDF.)

Recreation Click here for downloadable maps of City Forest and the Pere Marquette Rail Trail, plus other outdoor recreation hot spots for cool winter days.

Fall Leaf & Refuse Collection

Final Round of Leaf Collection in Progress Click here for more on how to prepare leaves for collection. For updates on the location of collection crews, click here.

Snow Removal in the City

Find out how City crews work to keep Midland roads free of snow & ice. Information includes:

• The City's snow removal routes
• Safety tips for motorists and pedestrians alike
• Featured Video: keeping safe near City snow trucks

Refuse Collection

Collecting Refuse The City's refuse & recycling services:

• Borrow-A-Container
• Curbside Recycling
• Collection Schedules for all City Streets
• Heavy Item Refuse Collection
• Residential Drop-Off Site at City Landfill

"At Your Service..."

"At Your Service..." Newsletter The Nov. 2008 edition includes information on fall leaf collection, City budget issues, flood safety & insurance, Citizens Academy, and City hours for the upcoming holidays. For archived editions of "At Your Service", click here.

Midland a "Dreamtown"

Bizjournals has named Midland one of America's "dreamtowns".

An Active Community

Learn about Midland's Governor's Council award for efforts to become healthier / more active.

A Great Place for Kids

Greater Midland is one of the 100 best communities for kids in America. Click here to learn more.

Find It Fast

* A to Z Directory of Services  An alphabetical list of information on the site.

* Search Feature  A helpful search engine.

* Department Home Pages  Find a variety of departmental info on home pages.

Fire Deaths Increase Nationwide  Midland's fire marshal informs citizens about a recent rise in the number of fire deaths across the country, and how to prepare before accidents occur. Click here for additional winter fire safety tipss.

Winter Tax Bills The City will mail winter tax bills beginning the first week in December. Midland property owners can also find key information on the City's tax information website.

Santa Calling Program The jolly old elf will be available to call kids in Midland from Dec. 15-17. Click here for more.

Budget Roundtables Although the Roundtables are complete, citizens are invited to look up key details about the City budget and financial challenges for next year.

City's Request / Comment Line  Action Line is perfect for making requests about City services - things like street repairs, park maintenance, and library services, to name a few. Click here for interactive online forms.

If you don't already have it, download the free Windows Media Player to view videos.

Schooling on Crossing Guards  Click here for a video on how to help City of Midland crossing guards keep children safe near busy school zones.

Allowable Fires in the City  Learn the rules for allowable fires in the city. Click here to read the rules on recreational fires.

Apply for 2009 Citizens Academy It's the perfect opportunity to learn more about your city government.

Holiday Gifts at Currie Golf Course Just in time for the holidays, check out 25-60% off merchandise at the Currie West Golf Shop.

Board of Review Meeting The Board will consider principal residence exemptions, poverty exemption applications, and clerical errors / mutual mistakes of fact at a Tues., Dec. 9 meeting. Click here for the Assessor's website.

GIS Data Available for Purchase GIS-generated data - such as pictometry, aerial photography, parcel information, and road centerlines - can now be purchased. Click here for an order form.

Battle of the Books Program Find out more about this popular reading program for 4th & 5th graders.

Online Videos Using the City's streaming video feature, web users can now view City Council and boards and commissions meetings, our "City in 15" news magazine, and other government programming via this website.

Midland Civic Arena Click here for details about Midland's premier ice arena. Click here for this month's public ice schedule.

New Development in Midland  Project plans that have been approved or are being considered by the Planning Commission and/or City Council.

Monday, December 01
Housing Commission
3:00 PM

1 Dial-A-Ride Advisory Commission
7:00 PM

Tuesday, December 02

Aviation Advisory Commission
5:00 PM

Parks and Recreation Commission
7:00 PM

Wednesday, December 03

No meetings scheduled

Thursday, December 04

No meetings scheduled

Friday, December 05

No meetings scheduled

All meetings held at City Hall unless otherwise noted.