301 E. Huron St.  
Ann Arbor, MI 48104  
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City of Ann Arbor  
Formal Minutes  
Renters Commission  
Thursday, April 16, 2026  
5:30 PM  
Electronic Meeting  
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The Renters Commission holds two public comment periods where any member of the public can  
address the Renters Commission for up to three minutes.  
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CALL TO ORDER  
Chair Ratcliff called the meeting to order at 5:33 PM  
ROLL CALL  
All commissioners attended the meeting electronically from Ann  
Arbor, MI except for Commissioner Rasouli, who attended the  
meeting electronically from Detroit, MI. Commissioner Harrison  
joined the meeting at 5:41 PM.  
Others present:  
Pete Held, Rental Housing Services  
Mike Kennedy, Fire Department  
John Reiser, Attorney's Office  
Kristen Vander Lugt , Clerk's Office  
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Present:  
Jordan Else, Robert Droppleman, Rosanita Ratcliff,  
Dandan Chen, Travis Radina, Cynthia Harrison, Kimberly  
Pitts, Michelle Liao, Hanna Larcinese, Chris Boddy, Toya  
Pace, and Sheila Rasouli  
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
Moved by Larcinese, seconded by Chen, approved unanimously as  
presented.  
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
3-19-2026 Renters Commission Minutes.pdf  
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Attachments:  
Moved by Pace, seconded by Pitts, approved unanimously as  
presented and forwarded to the City Council.  
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FIRST GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT - THREE MINUTES PER SPEAKER  
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
NEW BUSINESS  
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7-A  
7-B  
Chapter 105 Section 8:530 Lease agreements, right to renew, relocation assistance,  
and entry to show residential premises discussion.  
7-C  
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Plan for Next Meeting  
REPORTS  
8-A  
8-B  
8-C  
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REPORT FROM CITY COUNCIL  
REPORT FROM COMMISSIONERS  
REPORT FROM STAFF LIAISON  
SECOND GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT - THREE MINUTES PER SPEAKER  
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COMMUNICATION  
Attachments: Green Rental Housing_Redacted.pdf, Question Regarding  
Additional Charge Notification_Redacted.pdf, Lease  
Amendment and sending the info to AA city officials for  
documentation._Redacted.pdf  
Received and Filed  
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ADJOURNMENT  
Unanimously adjourned at 7:35 PM  
Commission public meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM. These meetings  
provide opportunities for the public to address the Commission.  
All persons are encouraged to participate in public meetings. Citizens requiring translation or sign  
language services or other reasonable accommodations may contact the City Clerk's office at  
734.794.6140; via e-mail to: cityclerk@a2gov.org; or by written request addressed and mailed to: City  
Clerk's Office, 301 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104.  
Requests need to be received at least two (2) business days in advance of the meeting.  
Renters Commission meeting agendas and packets are available from the Legislative Information Center