Carnegie/Bijou RFP, Parking Projects, City Clerk Appointment Top City Agenda
By Beth Milligan | Jan. 5, 2026
Traverse City commissioners will kick off their first meeting of 2026 with a busy agenda tonight (Monday) that includes approving issuing a request-for-proposals (RFP) for the Carnegie Building and Bijou by the Bay, considering multiple parking-related projects, and appointing Sarah Lutz as the permanent city clerk, among other items.
Carnegie/Bijou RFP
After expressing support for the concept at a December study session, city commissioners will vote tonight to approve issuing a request-for-proposals to solicit interested tenants for the Carnegie Building on Sixth Street and Bijou by the Bay in Clinch Park. With multiple parties expressing interest in both city buildings, officials previously said some type of fair process …
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