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The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 PM.
There was no public participation.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $129,121.84 were approved.
Motion carried to approve 052-050-223-01/052-050-226-00 Parcel Reconfiguration.
Motion carried to introduce Ordinance 150 – Cost Recovery Policy.
Motion carried to approve the Astrea Pole Attachment Agreement.
Motion carried to adopt Resolution 24-01 – Menominee County K9 Foundation.
Motion carried to accept UPEA grant assistance agreement for a water system study.
Motion carried to contribute $200.00 to the 2024 Easter Egg Hunt.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:21 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held March 7, 2024.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 PM.
There was no public participation.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $133,882.02 were approved.
Motion carried to adopt the Meeting Rules and Procedures.
Motion carried to proceed with park security camera installation.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:29 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held February 1, 2024.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 PM.
Joe and Holly Crites were present for public participation.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $107,782.20 were approved.
Motion carried to opt-out of the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act.
Motion carried to approve Wagner land split.
Motion carried to reappoint Board of Review member Harlan Anderson.
Motion carried to replace Erickson Park large pavilion lights.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held January 4, 2024.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 PM.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $127,597.73 were approved.
Menominee County Fair Board members presentation on relocating fair to Stephenson.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:13 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held December 7, 2023.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted
Amy Larson, Council Member

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 PM.
Present for public participation were Joe Truitt, Mike Zemba, Randy Pearson, Jen Bastien, and Suzanne Carpenter.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $115,999.26 were approved.
Motion carried to accept Astrea Lease Agreement.
Motion carried to accept Phillippo Insurance property and liability renewal proposal.
Motion carried to approve Peninsula Fiber Network METRO Act Permit.
Motion carried to enter an Agreement for Election Services with Menominee County.
Motion carried to hire Gage Larson.
Motion carried to accept lawnmower bid from Menominee Industrial Supply.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:23 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held November 2, 2023.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 PM.
Present for public participation was Heather Wesley. Heather gave an update on the Fall Festival. She would like vendors to register by October 1 but will take any late comers.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $156,026.72 were approved.
Motion carried to accept Traffic Order #24.
Motion carried to table parcel reconfiguration discussion to next month.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held October 5, 2023.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted
Jody Monette, Deputy Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 PM.
Present for public participation were Susanne Carpenter, Paul Starzynski, Scott Marcoe, Kurt Wangerin, and Adam Olson on behalf of the Stephenson School District. Also present were Steve Gromala, District 1 Commissioner from Menominee County and Connie Westrich, 6th District Commissioner from Menominee County and City resident.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $156,843.28 were approved.
Motion carried to proceed with Civic Plus proposal in the amount of $11,670.00 for codification, publishing, and online hosting of City Charter, Code, and Zoning.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held September 7, 2023.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 PM.
Present for public participation were James and Kathy Gerbenskey, Heather Wesley, and Missy Wangerin. Kurt Wangerin and Adam Olson were present on behalf of the Stephenson School Board, and Jen Bastien was present on behalf of the Stephenson Volunteer Fire Department.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $90,157.28 were approved.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:265PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held August 3, 2023.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk

The regular council meeting convened at 6:00 PM.
Lindsay Kozikowski and Joe Truitt were present for public participation on behalf of the American Legion which is arranging the July 4th parade.
A report was given by the Menominee County Sheriff’s Department.
A report was given by the City Assessor.
A report was given by the Department of Public Works.
Bills totaling $110,043.03 were approved.
Motion carried to adopt Resolution 2023-04 – Category B Funding.
Motion carried to adopt Resolution 2023-05 – General Appropriations Act.
Motion carried to approve the 2023/2024 Mid-County Rescue Squad Agreement.
Motion carried to approve 2022/2023 Budget Amendments.
Motion carried to approve the Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Lease.
Motion carried to approve the Menominee County Radio Equipment Lease Agreement.
Committee reports were given.
The meeting adjourned at 7:26 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held July 6, 2023.
Copies of City Council proceedings are available at City Hall during regular business hours.

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk

The Public Hearing regarding Resolution #23-03 Water System Improvements was held at 5:00 PM. There was no public participation.
The special council meeting convened at 5:15 PM.
Motion carried to adopt Resolution #23-03 Water System Improvements.
Category B funding for street repairs was discussed.
2022/2023 budget amendments were discussed.
The meeting adjourned at 5:47 PM.
The next regular City Council meeting will be held June 1, 2023.

Respectfully Submitted
Karma Tessmer, City Clerk