Michael Collins

The key discussions for this meeting include the approval of disbursements totaling $595,217.58. Consent agenda items cover authorization for city fund investment with HPC Credit Union, approval of a budget amendment for the Marina Fund supplies expense, acceptance of donated fitness equipment, and appointments/reappointments to the Recreation Advisory Board and the Building Authority. Business reported under Officer Reports includes the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-517 regarding a temporary moratorium on new short-term rental units, a request for financial assistance for the Memorial Day Parade, a request to reschedule an August council meeting, and committee reports. New Business addresses the bid recommendation for the Bagged Lawn and Leaf Material pickup services for 2026 through 2028.

This document outlines the City of Alpena's Capital Improvement Plan spanning Fiscal Year 2027 to Fiscal Year 2032. It details proposed projects across various departments including Community & Economic Development, Fire/EMS, Public Safety, Information Technology, general Economic Development, Building & Grounds, Marina, Parks & Recreation, Cemetery, and the Department of Public Works. Key focus areas include modernizing transportation infrastructure, replacing critical public safety equipment, upgrading IT systems, revitalizing downtown areas, maintaining municipal buildings and facilities, enhancing marina operations and park amenities, and improving cemetery infrastructure.

This document details planned capital improvement projects spanning from 2027 to 2032. It outlines specific projects across various departments, including Community & Economic Development, Public Safety (Fire/EMS, Police), Information Technology, Economic Development, Building & Grounds, Marina, Parks & Recreation, Cemetery, Public Works, Lighting, Roadways, and Water and Sewer Systems. The projects encompass infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacements, facility rehabilitations, and new developments, with allocated budgets and funding sources for each initiative.

The key discussion topics for this regular council meeting include the approval of financial bills totaling $192,655.26, the reappointment of Lucille Bray to the Wildlife Sanctuary Board, and the approval of a public display of fireworks permit for Small Town Saturday Night Fireworks LLC. The agenda also includes semi-annual reports from Target Alpena and the Huron Humane Society. Further discussions involve a contract with Huron Pines for Downtown Green Stormwater Infrastructure projects and the establishment of the Alpena Community Sestercentennial Celebration Commission via Resolution No. 2026-01. The meeting also contains provisions for public comment, a public hearing, and sessions to discuss pending water and sewer litigation and proposed litigation involving the Alpena Prototype Biorefinery.

The Municipal Council reviewed and modified the agenda, which included placing the Huron Humane Society Semi-Annual Report and the Target Alpena Semi-Annual Report under Presentations. The Consent Agenda items approved involved allowing bills totaling $192,655.26, reappointing Lucille Bray to the Wildlife Sanctuary Board, approving a public display of fireworks permit for Small Town Saturday Night Fireworks LLC, and approving the Annual Monitoring Report for 2025. The council also received and filed the semi-annual reports from the Huron Humane Society and Target Alpena. Furthermore, an Independent Contractor Agreement with Huron Pines for the Advancing Green Stormwater Infrastructure Project was approved, and Resolution No. 2026-01 was adopted to establish the Alpena Community Sestercentennial Celebration Commission. Council members provided committee reports, and the session concluded with an adjournment to closed session to discuss a water and sewer litigation update and updates regarding proposed litigation with Alpena Prototype Biorefinery, LLC, American Process, Inc., and GranBio LLC.