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The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 p.m.
Public participation included an introduction from an employee of U.P. Engineers & Architects.
A report of the WWTP for the month of June was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $132,994.76 were approved.
A Menominee County Sheriff’s Deputy gave the quarterly report of law enforcement activities in the City.
Resolution No. 17-02 to apply to the Secretary of State for a grant to purchase a new voting system was adopted.
The council approved asphalt patches on some streets that were dug up for water and sewer line repairs.
SAW Grant Disbursement Request #4 was approved.
A letter of interest to renew the law enforcement contract with Menominee County will be sent to the Menominee County Board.
Committee reports were given.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received. Appreciation was expressed to council member Dale Parrett for all of his work in organizing the 4th of July Celebration again this year.
The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on August 3, 2017 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 included comments from State Representative Beau LaFave.
A report of the WWTP for the month of May was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $108,141.52 were approved.
Change Order #1 and Pay Request #1 for the Multi-Purpose Pavilion Restroom construction project were approved.
SAW Grant Disbursement Request #3 was approved.
Traffic Control Order No. 20 was rescinded.
Committee reports were given.
Budget amendments were approved.
Correspondence was read.
A $500.00 donation was received from the Menominee County Pheasant Club to be used toward the construction of the Multi-Purpose Pavilion Restroom.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on July 6, 2017 at 6:00 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 Budget Hearing on the proposed 2017/2018 budget was held at 6:45 p.m.
The regular council meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Public participation included a report from Assessor John Anderson on his assessing duties, and a report from the organizer of the car show who stated there would be no car show in the City.
A report of the WWTP for the month of April was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $85,334.23 were approved.
The budget for fiscal year 2017/2018 was adopted.
The property tax millage rate was increased from 9.5 mills to 11 mills.
Traffic Control Order No. 20 was adopted.
Items for the SAW Grant were approved-Disbursement Request #2, Agreement with Tunnel Vision, and Amendment to the Engineering Agreement.
An offer to purchase City property was presented. A counter offer was approved.
Committee reports were given.
Ayres Associates were approved to complete the City’s bridge inspections.
Budget amendments were approved.
Updating of the City’s website was approved.
Employee wages were approved.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on June 1, 2017 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 included sidewalk repair, a request from a person with the Stephenson Community Easter Egg Hunt, and a report from the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department on law enforcement activities in the City for the first three months of 2017.
A report of the WWTP for the month of March was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $98,136.99 were approved.
Johnson & Rennie, LLC of Menominee, MI was approved for auditing services for the City.
The Treasurer’s report was accepted.
The Asset Management Financial Plan agreement for the SAW (Stormwater, Asset Management, and Wastewater) Grant was approved.
Traffic Control Order No. 19 was adopted.
A donation was approved for the Community Easter Egg Hunt.
Committee reports were given. The bathrooms in Erickson Park are now open.
Water Flushing of the water mains will take place the week of April 10th.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on May 4, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. There will be a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. prior to the council meeting to review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2017-2018. The property tax millage rate proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget will be a subject of this hearing.
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 sidewalk repair, the September Car Show and proposed second baseball field at Erickson Park.
A report of the WWTP for the month of February was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $96,275.31 were approved.
Donations approved for the Fourth of July Committee, Crime Stoppers and the BP Hope Memorial Cancer Fund.
Budget Committee members were appointed.
Johnson Builders were awarded the bid for the new restrooms near the Multi-purpose Pavilion at Erickson Park.
A land division application was approved.
A counteroffer for a property owner was approved.
Committee reports were given. The ice rink is done for the season.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on April 6, 2017 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.
A listing of members for the Car Show Committee was submitted. The Car Show will take place on September 16, 2017.
A report of the WWTP for the month of January was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $93,944.53 were approved.
Mayor Bengry read a statement from the Council regarding the medical marijuana provisioning Center: “On January 11, 2017 there was a meeting of the City Council of the Whole. Public comments were reviewed regarding a medical marijuana provisioning center within the City. At this time no formal action will take place on the item. The City Council will continue to take comments and study the item further. When the item will be brought before the Council for final action, the item will be placed on the agenda. If the City does decide to allow a medical marijuana provisioning center it will be located in the City’s Industrial Park area on the west side of the City”.
Car Show Committee members were approved.
Discussion was held on what date the Fourth of July Celebration should take place on- July 1st or July 4th. Feedback from the public will be sought.
The Council approved a letter of support for the 4 Wheel trail through the City.
Council member Dale Parrett was appointed to serve as the City representative to the CUPPAD Commission.
The Council approved the Compensation Commission’s recommendations for pay for the Mayor and Council members.
Incident, Accident and Requisition forms were approved.
Committee reports were given. Changes to the Employee Handbook Policy were approved.
The City will place an ad for request for proposals for an auditor. A donation was approved for the McCue Scholarship Fund.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on March 2, 2017 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 reported on his assessing duties.
Comments were received regarding a medical marijuana dispensary (provisioning center) in the City. The Council will review the comments along with others that were submitted to the City Hall office.
A report from the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department on law enforcement activities in the City was presented.
A report of the WWTP for the month of December was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $104,953.41 were approved.
A donation was made to the car show to take place in September at the Multi-Purpose Pavilion.
An engineering agreement with U.P. Engineers & Architects to complete the City’s asset management plan for the sanitary sewer system and the waste water treatment plant was approved.
Committee reports were given.
Resolution #17-01: “Performance Resolution for Governmental Agencies” was adopted.
The council approved the writing off of older delinquent accounts.
A budget amendment was approved.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on February 2, 2017 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 p.m.
There was no public participation.
A report of the WWTP for the month of November was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $145,308.62 were approved.
The City will receive oral and written comments from City residents regarding whether or not the City should allow a medical marijuana dispensary business within the City limits.
Comments will be received at City Hall until the January 5, 2017 council meeting. Comments will also be received during the public participation portion of the January council meeting.
Committee reports were given.
Comments were received. The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on December 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the downtown area.
The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on January 5, 2017 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 p.m.
Mr. Ettenhofer addressed the council regarding the car show for next year.
A report of the WWTP for the month of October was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $110,351.59 were approved.
A land division application for RSBR Investments, LLC in regard to property located at S723 US Hwy 41 was approved.
The City’s Language Access Plan for Limited English Proficiency Persons was approved.
Committee reports were given.
Comments were received. The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on December 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the downtown area.
The meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on December 1, 2016 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 p.m.
There was no public participation.
A report of the WWTP for the month of September was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $106,688.33 were approved.
Resolution No. 16-07 approving a grant submission to the Par Plan was adopted.
New State legislation that allows licensed medical marijuana dispensaries to operate in communities was discussed.
A letter from the State of Michigan DEQ states the City is eligible for grant assistance for its wastewater asset management plan.
A report on the City’s ISO rating was given.
The council approved looking at adding a second baseball field in Erickson Park.
Committee reports were given.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on November 3, 2016 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