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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

The regular council meeting convened at 7 p.m.
Deputy Hanson from the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department reported on the Department’s activities in the City.
Tim Ettenhofer addressed the council regarding the placement of audio speakers in the Downtown area.
The council adopted Resolution #16-06 to approve a micro brewer license for Threefold Vine, LLC.
A report of the WWTP for the month of August was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $180,667.56 were approved.
Reappointments were made to the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Compensation Commission.
Peshtigo Asphalt’s low bid of $27,751.00 was approved for street patches and repairs.
Committee reports were given. A transfer of funds was approved to go towards the City’s share of sidewalk replacement. Hannula Agency was approved as the City’s property and liability insurance carrier for 2016/2017.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on October 6, 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 July was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $90,346.52 were approved.
The Council approved placing the Downtown Development Authority on an indefinite hold.
John Anderson’s contract was renewed for two years at the same rate it is now. Mr. Anderson is the City’s Assessor.
The Council approved transferring of funds to pay off the City’s snow plow loan.
Committee reports were given.
Comments were received. Assessor John Anderson reported on his assessing duties.
The meeting adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on September 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 June was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $82,756.92 were approved.
The City’s Energy Optimization Plan for 2016-2019 was approved.
The annual Law Enforcement contract with Menominee County was approved.
A part-time summer help person was hired.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on August 4, 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 public hearing on the proposed change of the City election from November of even years to November of odd years was held. No public comments were received.
The regular council meeting convened at 7 p.m.
The City Assessor reported on his assessing duties. Mrs. Dana Dziedzic introduced herself. She is a candidate for the 108th District State Representative. The Chairman of the Downtown Development Authority addressed the council. A Menominee County Sheriff’s Deputy reported on activities within the City for the month of May.
A report of the WWTP for the month of May was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $81,759.52 were approved.
Resolution No. 16-05 “A resolution to change election year” was adopted.
Ray Payment was approved as the City’s auditor for fiscal year 2016/2017.
By consensus of the council it was decided to sell City property No. 55-052-0-623-020-00 across from Family Dollar on US 41 in Stephenson.
Committee reports were given. The City will hire a part-time person for the summer. Budget amendments were approved.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on July 7, 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 public hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2016-2017 convened at 6:30 p.m.
The regular council meeting convened at 7 p.m.
A citizen addressed the council.
A report of the WWTP for the month of April was reviewed. All parameters were met.
Bills totaling $193,417.88 were approved.
The council set the mileage rate for fiscal year 2016/2017 at 9.5 mills, which is the same rate as last year.
The council adopted the City’s budget for fiscal year 2016/2017.
The council approved opting out of PA 95.
Committee reports were given. Water monthly base rates will increase by $.37 and sewer monthly base rates will increase by $.64, effective July 1, 2016. Utility billing late fees will be lowered from $25.00 to 1.5% of the customer’s bill.
Correspondence was read.
Comments were received.
The meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m.
The next regular Council meeting will be held on June 2, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. A public hearing will be held prior to the meeting at 6:50 p.m. to hear comments on changing the City election from November odd years to November even years.
Copies of the City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully submitted,
Judith St.Juliana
City Clerk