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The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Public participation included comments from a property owner, a slide show on the Back Forty Mine Project, a report from the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department on their activities in the City, info from Sheriff Marks from a Recreational Marihuana training he attended, and a report from the City Assessor on his assessing duties in the City. A report was given on the activities of the WWTP.
Bills totaling $114,713.84 were approved.
Proposed Ordinance Number 142- “Prohibition of Recreation Marihuana Establishments” (within the City boundaries) was introduced.
SAW grant reimbursement request for $5,562.00 was approved.
A Recreational Marihuana committee was formed.
An appointment for an alternate to the Board of Review was approved.
Budget amendments were approved.
A Bridge Inspection Agreement with Ayres Associates was approved.
A change to the Building Inspector’s title to “Building Inspector/Cod Official” was approved.
Committee reports were given.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on May 2, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. A public hearing on the proposed 2019/2020 budget will take place at 6:45 p.m.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Public participation included comments from an Aquila representative, a property owner regarding her plans for the building next to her business, and a report from the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department on their activities in the City.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP.
Bills totaling $236,349.03 were approved.
A Resolution for Charter Revision was adopted.
The Council approved drafting an ordinance to Opt-Out of Recreational Marihuana.
SAW grant reimbursement request for $6,118.20 was approved.
Amendments to the Stephenson Volunteer Fire Department’s By-Laws and a Council liaison to the Fire Department were approved.
A Resolution Adopting Bulletin 26 of 2017- Charitable Exemption was adopted.
A Resolution to establish a request for funding through the Transportation Economic Development Fund Category B Program for street resurfacing was adopted.
Budget amendments were approved.
The 4th of July Celebration will be held in Stephenson on July 6th.
Committee reports were given.
Correspondence was read. A donation to the Barb Palzewicz Cancer Walk was approved.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on April 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Public comments included praise for the DPW department on the snowplowing of the streets, and a report from the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department on activities in the City.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP.
Bills totaling $118,148.45 were approved.
SAW grant reimbursement request for $23,968.80 was approved.
An increase to the building permit fence fee from $25.00 to $45.00 was approved.
The Board of Review will meet on March 5th for the organizational meeting, and on March 12th and 13th for their regular Board of Review meetings.
Committee reports were given.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on March 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk

The special council meeting convened at 5:03 p.m.
Public comments were received on the City’s Draft Recreation Plan for 2019-2024.
Resolution No. 2019-01 approving the City’s Recreation Plan for 2019-2024 was adopted.
Kim Coggins was approved as the City’s Attorney.
The Council approved the Compensation Commission’s recommendation for the Mayor and Council members’ compensation.
Permission was granted to draw up an agreement for the sale of gravel from the City’s Industrial Park.
There was no correspondence.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
There was no public participation.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP.
Bills totaling $123,334.85 were approved.
SAW grant reimbursement request for $5,788.99 was approved.
A reappointment to the Board of Review was approved.
U.P. Engineers & Architects were hired for design and construction engineering services for the water main replacement, sanitary sewer replacement and road design for Samuel Street.
An appointment to a Council Committee was approved.
The City’s Draft Recreation Plan for the years 2019-2024 was presented.
Committee reports were given.
Correspondence was read. A donation to the Marinette County Crime Stoppers was approved.
Comments were received. The 4th of July Celebration will be held in Stephenson on Thursday,
July 4th. The raindate will be Saturday, July 6th. Christmas trees will be picked up until January 21st.
The meeting adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on February 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
City Assessor John Anderson gave a report on his assessing duties.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP.
Bills totaling $185,684.69 were approved.
The audit report for fiscal year 2017/2018 was approved.
The council approved making a general revision to the City Charter. Whether the City will proceed with the revision will depend on whether it is approved by the City electorate when it is presented as a ballot proposal in the future. The Charter has not been revised since its inception in 1969.
Appointments of City Officials and Council Committee members were approved.
SAW grant reimbursement request for $7,122.60 was approved.
Committee reports were given. A contractor was approved for water, sewer and storm water pipe repairs. The council approved opting-out of the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on January 3, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Tim Ettenhofer addressed the council. City Assessor John Anderson gave a report on his assessing duties.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP.
Bills totaling $112,153.14 were approved.
An update on the SAW (Storm, Asset Management and Wastewater) Grant program was given.
Committee reports were given. Approval was given to fix the drainage on East River Road that was recently reconstructed. The bids to replace playground chips and repair the ballfield at Erickson Park were presented. The bids for a contractor for water/sewer and storm sewer repairs in the City were presented.
Correspondence was read. A donation to UPSET (Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team) was approved.
Comments were received. Appreciation was expressed to Mayor Bengry for his forty plus years on the City Council- eleven of those years as Mayor.
The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on December 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
There was no public participation.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP.
Bills totaling $93,936.80 were approved.
Committee reports were given. A letter of resignation from Fire Chief Brian White was accepted with regrets. An RFP for a contractor for water/sewer and storm sewer repairs in the City was approved. The council approved the write off of delinquent utility bills. Budget amendments were approved.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on November 1, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk

A public hearing was held at 6:45 p.m. on the proposed Industrial Development District.
The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Public participation was held. Two residents addressed the council.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP.
Bills totaling $175,956.64 were approved.
Resolution No. 2018-07: “A Resolution to Establish an Industrial Development District” was approved.
Resolution No. 2018-06: “A Resolution for Approval of the Stephenson Voluntary Fire Department to Participate in the Michigan Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Division was rescinded.
Hannula Agency was approved as the City’s property & liability insurance carrier for 2018-2019.
Reappointments were made to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Compensation Committee.
Committee reports were given.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on October 4, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Public participation was held. A resident addressed the council with some concerns. A Menominee County Sheriff’s Deputy gave a report on law enforcement activities in the City.
A report was given on the activities of the WWTP.
Bills totaling $90,464.15 were approved.
A public hearing will be held at 6:45 p.m. prior to the September council meeting to hear comments on the establishment of an Industrial Development District in the City.
Approval was given to renew the City’s annual contract with Menominee County for law enforcement services.
Committee reports were given. Delinquent utility bills were approved to be added to the City’s property tax roll. A budget amendment was approved.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on September 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk