Joseph Groeneveld

The council reviewed and approved invoices and received reports from the Public Works and Assessor departments. During public comment, residents raised concerns regarding a shipping container ordinance and issues with blight and farm animals. The manager's report included updates on rubbish pickup, an upcoming budget workshop, residential block re-development programs, and ongoing infrastructure projects. The council held a public hearing and adopted a resolution to establish a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone. Additional actions included setting a hearing date for a fence variance, authorizing a Hometown Heroes Commemorative Event at Lodal Park, and ratifying a purchase and development agreement with Moyle Homes for city-owned lots.

The council approved the payment of bills totaling $339,205.66 and received reports from public safety and the treasurer. The manager's report highlighted the Iron Mountain Kingsford Joint Sewage Authority fee increase, an educational outreach program on voting held at Kingsford High School, the hiring of a new public safety officer trainee, and the upcoming spring rubbish pickup schedule. Additionally, the council approved the selection of Spectrum Business as the new telephone service provider for the city departments.

The Council meeting involved the approval of invoices and a consent agenda. The primary business item was a request to hold a public hearing for the upcoming fiscal year budget. Additionally, the Council conducted a review of the proposed fiscal year budget, which included detailed discussions regarding general fund revenues, projected expenditures for various funds, and potential cost-reduction strategies to avoid increasing resident rates.

The Council reviewed and approved various financial disbursements, including payments for city projects and a contribution toward the local school's summer youth program. The City Manager provided reports on the Hometown Heroes banner program, upcoming construction and infrastructure projects, a grant application for scrap tire disposal, and increased enforcement efforts regarding city ordinances on property maintenance, blight, and restricted animals. The Council approved a parade request, a revised sewage authority agreement, and construction services agreements for an alley wall project and a sewer extension. A closed session was held to receive an update on a legal matter.

The meeting was called to order, but was subsequently adjourned due to the lack of a quorum.