The council meeting agenda covers various administrative and operational items. Key discussion topics include several appointments and reappointments to city committees and commissions, such as the Historic District Commission and Transit Authority. The council reviewed communications regarding street closures for the Homecoming Parade, temporary sign permits for community events, and a Social District permit for a local business. The City Manager's report addresses ongoing infrastructure projects, including flood recovery, PFAS-related water service extensions, utility department updates, and facility improvements. Additionally, the agenda includes resolutions regarding the prohibition of excessive force, budget amendments for the upcoming fiscal year, and scheduling a public hearing for a MSHDA grant.
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The City Council meeting included updates on PFAS mitigation efforts and a review of various council communications, including a fundraiser alcohol permit request. Key appointments were made to the Board of Review and the position of City Clerk was filled. The meeting addressed the City Manager's report regarding an update from the Alliance for Economic Success and scheduled public hearings for the capital improvement program and operating budget. Other business included contract and fee schedule considerations, alley and cemetery road improvements, and the expansion of a historic district. Several ordinances and resolutions were adopted, covering purchasing procedures, budget amendments, grant applications, and ballot language for the sale of city-owned property.
Apr 6, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Special Meeting Work Session Minutes
The Council conducted an Annual Master Plan Review to align goals with the Capital Improvement Program. The primary focus was the review and discussion of the draft FY2027 Annual Operating Budget, including fund balance allocations, capital infrastructure projects, and downtown improvements. Key topics included addressing operational gaps, revenue challenges from tax exemptions and declining fees, and discussions on proposed utility rate adjustments for water, sewer, and solid waste services. Additionally, staff reviewed capital needs for wastewater treatment, potential equipment upgrades such as a fire ladder truck and police radios, and the overall structural balance of the General Fund.
Mar 2, 2026·Board meeting
City Council Meeting Agenda
The agenda for the City Council meeting included several key items for consideration and potential action. Public hearings were scheduled regarding the adoption of an ordinance to vacate a portion of Wall Street and reserve a public utility easement, and to consider a resolution authorizing the submittal of a Michigan Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Application. The consent agenda included the minutes from the February 2, 2026 regular meeting. Communications covered an honor for Mark Snider's years of service, presentation of FY2025 Audit Results, and requests from the Friends of the Library regarding banners and signage, as well as a request from the Wexford-Missaukee Child Protection Council for blue lights in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. In new business, the Council was set to discuss recommendations for 2026-2027 Road Salt procurement through the MiDEAL program, an out-of-state travel request for Fire Department training, and resolutions to amend the General Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026, apply for a NextCycle Michigan Circular Economy Grant, and submit an application to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant. The meeting also included setting public hearings for CDBG funding and adopting the Hardship Exemption Policy.
