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Frankenmuth News

Serving Frankenmuth since 1906

Volume 121 ~ No. 03

July 22, 2026

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City to conduct

"Pop Up City Hall"

on July 28

  Frankenmuth City Council and the administrative staff are bringing a meeting to the people via a downtown street closure next week.

  At the last regular City Council meeting, the panel approved a closure of Cass Street between South Main and Rosstal streets from 5-8pm Tuesday, July 28.

  The city will place its meridian barricades at the street closure and stage its first “Pop Up City Hall.”

  Frankenmuth City Manager Bridget Smith explained the concept via a Facebook post, and questions from the News.

  “Why are we doing this? I’ve heard from people that residents won’t come to my office to ask questions or make complaints or suggestions – or care at me loudly. So we are going to bring the City to them,” Smith explained.

  The event is designed to try to connect local government resources to residents. The City will have staff on hand to answer questions about elections, voting, trash and recycling, and more.

  “If ever you had a question on property taxes, the City budget, street funding, or park programming, this is your chance to do it without stepping foot in an office. Staff will be on with resources, games, and more,” Smith said.

  Other possible queries that could be answered include viewing the budget, finding out where to find public meeting minutes and agendas, and pretty much do everything but pay your water bill.  “We hope we will learn from this first opportunity and find new ways to connect with residents,” Smith concluded.

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