Derrick Schultz

The board discussed financial reports including the Sign Grant Program, and reviewed updates regarding the Farmers Market assistance, the Historic Crossroads of Sault Ste. Marie campaign, TIF district projects, and the Music in the Park schedule. Further business included deliberations on staffing, allocation of funds for the Sign Grant Program and Christmas decorations, housing grant availability, and the installation of self-watering planters. Additionally, the board held a discussion concerning the local Social District and downtown restroom facilities.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including the approval of a grant agreement for childcare-related business support, authorization to negotiate an MOU for building oversight, and sponsorship of an upcoming community event. A corrective action plan regarding expenses was approved. The board also established a hiring committee for a director position and reviewed updates on various redevelopment projects and ongoing initiatives. Financial reimbursements were approved for Phase I and Baseline Environmental Assessment applications related to specific brownfield development sites, and updates were provided on airport activity and strategic planning.

This document serves as the formal announcement for a special meeting of the City Commission to be held at the City Hall Commission Chambers.

The City Commission addressed several key agenda items, including the acceptance of meeting minutes from various boards and authorities, the appointment of a new member to the Historical Development Commission, and the approval of change orders for the WWTP Phase 1 project. The commission discussed and accepted bids for 2026-27 fiscal year maintenance materials and dust control services. Public hearings were held regarding the final resolution of general appropriations, water and sewer rates, and the 2026 tax levy. Furthermore, the commission considered support for a pickleball court project at Aune Osborn Park, approved an engineering services contract amendment for a bridge project, authorized a contract amendment for water main and lead service line replacements, and navigated the termination and transition of contractors for the Rotary Park Pavilion Project.

The City Commission addressed several key agenda items, including the appointment of a new member to the Historical Development Commission and the consideration of change orders for construction projects. Bid awards were reviewed for the purchase of maintenance materials and dust control supplies. The meeting featured public hearings regarding the 2026-2027 administrative budget, general appropriations, water and sewer rates, and the establishment of the 2026 tax levy. Furthermore, the commission reviewed legal updates, a communications request concerning pickleball courts, and multiple contract amendments and agreements related to construction engineering services and infrastructure projects.