Kingsford, MI

City Council

The Kingsford City Council is meeting to consider establishing a Residential Block Re-Development Attainable Housing Facilities Act Program Zone, which could enable new housing development. They will also vote on a resolution, approve a boiler replacement for public safety, and handle several sewer extension project change orders and pay requests. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, consent agenda, and public comment periods.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution 2026/8/17.1 for a Residential Block Re-Development Attainable Housing Facilities Act Program Zone
• Public Safety Boiler Replacement Request
• Hoadley Sewer Extension Project Change Order #2 and Final Pay Request #2
• Project #2 Pay Requests #12 and #13
• Project #3 (Contract A) Change Order #1 and Pay Request #2

City Council

The Kingsford City Council will meet on August 3, 2026, to discuss and vote on several items, including a pay request for the Hoadley Sewer Extension Project and zoning variance requests. The council will also hear a bid opening for the demolition of a residence and receive reports from public works and assessors.

• Bid opening for demolition of residence at 420 Lawrence Street
• Hoadley Sewer Extension Project pay request/change order
• Variance request for 305 Grant (hearing scheduled for Sept. 8, 2026)
• Accessory building variance request for 200 Parkway
• Zoning Board of Appeals vote on variance request

The Kingsford City Council approved a $4,900 bid from DeMuri Excavating for the demolition of a residence at 420 Lawrence Street, contingent on meeting specifications. The council also approved a letter of support for Kwik Trip's EV charging station grant application, a $79,783.37 pay request for the Hoadley Sewer Extension project, and a variance for 200 Parkway. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $309,645.74 in bills payable (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Kwik Trip EV charging station grant (unanimous)
• Approved application for 65 Deer Control Permits (unanimous)
• Accepted $4,900 bid from DeMuri Excavating for demolition at 420 Lawrence Street (unanimous)
• Approved $79,783.37 pay request and change order for Hoadley Sewer Extension (unanimous)
• Set September 8, 2026 hearing for variance at 305 Grant (unanimous)
• Approved variance request for 200 Parkway (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive updates on the NEZ Program and the Proposed Attainable Housing Facilities Act Program Zone. The body will also review the status of several city infrastructure projects.

• Proposed Attainable Housing Facilities Act Program Zone tax exemptions (1-12 years)
• Infrastructure project updates for Bancroft Street
• Infrastructure project updates for E. Breen Avenue
• Infrastructure project updates for Ford Addition
• Infrastructure project updates for Hoadley Avenue and Project #4

Board of Review

The Board of Review met to decide on property tax exemptions and taxable value adjustments. The body approved poverty exemptions for two residents and corrected the taxable status of a county-owned building.

• Approved poverty exemption for Kenneth Kiltinen at 220 Harrison Ave.
• Approved poverty exemption for Marie Erickson at 218 Fulton St.
• Corrected taxable status to exempt for 2025 and 2026 for Dickinson Co Pilot’s Association at 500 Riverhills Rd.
• Re-capped 2025 taxable value and adjusted 2026 value for inflation for 408 Edsel.

The Board of Review approved two poverty exemptions for residential properties. The board also corrected the taxable status of a county-owned building to exempt and adjusted the taxable value for one property due to an exempt transfer.

• Approved poverty exemption for Kenneth Kiltinen at 220 Harrison Ave. (Unanimous)
• Approved poverty exemption for Marie Erickson at 218 Fulton St. (Unanimous)
• Corrected taxable status to exempt for 2025 and 2026 for Dickinson Co Pilot’s Association at 500 Riverhills Rd. (Unanimous)
• Approved re-capping 2025 taxable value and adjusting 2026 value for inflation for Diana Sparapani at 408 Edsel (Unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsford City Council will review invoices, approve consent agenda items including public safety reports, and consider new business such as paying for sewer projects and purchasing a new patrol vehicle.

• Approval of invoices for Project #3 (Heights Lift Stations and Ford Addition Sewer)
• Consideration of Ordinance #303 for DWSRF Funding for Project #4
• Discussion of a proposed P&D Agreement for 3 lots on Evergreen Ct
• Public Safety request to purchase a new patrol vehicle
• Approval of consent agenda items (Public Safety Report and Treasurer's Report)

The City Council approved Bond Ordinance #303 for lead service line funding and authorized the sale of three city lots for duplex development. Council also approved several sewer project payments and the purchase of a replacement patrol vehicle.

• Approved Bond Ordinance #303 for Project #4 lead service line funding up to $4M (4-0)
• Approved sale of 3 city lots on Evergreen Ct to Josh McCole for duplex development (4-0)
• Approved $49,759.00 purchase of a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado patrol vehicle (Unanimous)
• Approved $513,883.06 in bills payable from July 7 to July 20, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request #1 for Heights Lift Stations Contract A (Unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request #4 and Change Order #1 for Ford Addition Sewer Contract B (Unanimous)
• Rescheduled Attainable Housing District public hearing to August 17, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved July 6, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Citizen's Advisory/Parks and Recreation/Decorations Committee

The Kingsford Parks and Recreation Committee will review a report on the Hometown Heroes program and discuss alternative uses for Lodal Park property. The meeting agenda includes a directive from the City Council to evaluate three options with pros and cons.

• Review Hometown Heroes program and Lodal Park event
• City Council directive for Lodal Park property development
• Evaluation of three alternative uses with pros and cons

City Council

The Kingsford City Council will vote on awarding a bid to Oberstar Inc. for the FY2026 DWSRF Service Line Replacement Project and set a hearing date for a proposed Residential Block Re-Development Attainable Housing Facilities Act Program Zone. Other items include a variance request and deck/fence variance hearing, a fireworks permit, and a closed session to discuss a land sale offer.

• Resolution #2026/7/6.1 to award bid to Oberstar Inc. for FY2026 DWSRF Service Line Replacement Project
• Request to set August 3rd hearing date for establishment of a Residential Block Re-Development Attainable Housing Facilities Act Program Zone
• Variance request for 200 Parkway (hearing date requested for August 3rd, 2026)
• Permit request from Todd Dooley for fireworks at Flivver Fest event on July 25th, 2026
• Closed session to discuss a land sale offer

The council adopted Resolution #2026/7/6.1 to award the FY2026 DWSRF Service Line Replacement Project to Oberstar Inc. for a base bid of $5,461,157, subject to a scope reduction to $4,647,070. The council also set hearing dates for a variance at 200 Parkway and a residential housing program, approved a fireworks permit for Flivverfest, and authorized training for Holly Palmer as a Michigan Certified Assessing Technician.

• Adopted Resolution #2026/7/6.1 awarding bid to Oberstar Inc. for $5.46M water service line replacement (4-0)
• Set hearing date for 200 Parkway garage variance on Aug 3, 2026 (unanimous)
• Set hearing date for Residential Block Development Attainable Housing Facilities Act program zone on Aug 3, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks permit for Todd Dooley at Flivverfest on July 25, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved training request for Holly Palmer to attend MCAT course (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 745 Cass Ave. deck/fence with hold‑harmless agreement (unanimous)
• Moved to closed session to discuss land sale offer (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:38 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Kingsford Planning Commission will review a proposed zone under the Attainable Housing Facilities Act Program, which offers tax exemptions of 1–12 years for rental housing properties with up to four units. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from April 27, 2026, and public comments on non-agenda items. No other substantive business is listed.

• Review proposed Kingsford Residential Block Re-Development Attainable Housing Facilities Act Program Zone (tax incentive for up to 4-unit rental properties)

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended a new program zone under the Residential Block Re-Development Attainable Housing Facilities Act to the City Council. This program provides tax exemptions for 1-12 years to owners of rental properties with four or fewer units to enable renovation.

• Recommended Residential Block Re-Development Attainable Housing Facilities Act Program Zone to City Council (Unanimous)
• Approved April 27th, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda as amended (Unanimous)

City Council

This regular meeting includes a vote on the FY2026-2027 Budget Appropriations Act, consideration of the Cass Ave sanitary sewer replacement project proposal, a permit request to lay fiber optic cable on Pyle Drive, and a closed session to discuss a land sale offer. The agenda also features a non-union wage resolution and a delinquent billings resolution.

• Council Vote on FY2026-2027 Budget Appropriations Act Resolution #2026/6/15.1
• Budgeted Cass Ave Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project Proposal
• PFN Permit Request to Lay Fiber in the Right-Of-Way adjacent to Pyle Drive
• Event Request for July 11-12 by the Kingdom of Wonders Medieval Circus
• Closed Session to Discuss a Land Sale Offer

The council adopted the FY2026-2027 budget appropriations resolution and a non-union wage resolution with a 3% COLA. They approved a land purchase by McCole & Company for five lots at $16,320 each to build duplexes. Several infrastructure payments were approved, including a $237,564.95 pay request and a $181,606.46 EGLE disbursement. Police promotions were announced, and permits for a fiber optic installation and a medieval circus event were granted.

• Adopted FY2026-2027 budget appropriations resolution (4-0)
• Adopted non-union wage resolution with 3% COLA (4-0)
• Approved land purchase by McCole & Company for 5 lots at $16,320 each to build duplexes (carried)
• Approved Pay Request #11 for $237,564.95 (carried)
• Approved EGLE Disbursement #3 for $181,606.46 (carried)
• Approved Cass Ave sanitary sewer replacement engineering contract for $3,500 (carried)
• Approved PFN fiber optic cable permit along Pyle Drive right-of-way (carried)
• Approved medieval circus event at Lodal Park on July 11-12 (carried)

City Council

The Kingsford City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. Other items include a request to bid out demolition of 420 Lawrence St., a fence variance hearing for 536 Balsam, and a deck/fence variance request for 745 Cass with a required hearing date of July 6, 2026.

• Public hearing on City of Kingsford FY 2026-2027 Budget
• Request to bid out demolition of 420 Lawrence St. (Assessor’s Report)
• Fence variance hearing and vote for 536 Balsam
• Deck/fence variance request for 745 Cass (required hearing date 7/6/2026)
• Pay Request #3, Project #3

The City Council authorized the purchase of 462 water meters and antennas to reduce water loss. The council also approved a project payment and directed a city-wide fee schedule review for 2027. A fence variance for 536 Balsam was approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Approved purchase of 462 water meters and radio antennas for $149,688 (Unanimous)
• Approved pay request #3 for project #3 in the amount of $165,882.75 (Unanimous)
• Approved request to seek bids for demolition of 420 Lawrence St. (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Community Fireworks Display (Unanimous)
• Approved city manager to review city-wide fee schedule for January 1, 2027 start (Unanimous)
• Scheduled variance hearing for 745 Cass Avenue for July 6, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved fence variance for 536 Balsam conditional on owner signing a liability waiver (3-0)
• Approved $190,781.38 in bills payable (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider two resolutions adjusting water rates (Resolution #2026/5/18.1) and sewer rates (Resolution #2026/5/18.2). It will also review a park use request for Flivverfest at Lodal Park. Other business includes approval of previous meeting minutes, invoices, and consent agenda items such as the Public Safety and Treasurer's reports for April. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Water rate resolution #2026/5/18.1
• Sewer rate resolution #2026/5/18.2
• Park use request to hold Flivverfest at Lodal Park on July 22-27, 2026
• Consent agenda: Public Safety report and Treasurer's report for April
• Approval of minutes from Council meetings on May 4 and May 13, 2026

The City Council approved multiple purchase offers for properties on Evergreen Court and Pyle Drive. The council denied a proposed 9% increase in monthly water rates and failed to act on a proposed 22% sewer rate increase. Additionally, the council approved funding for staff to attend an accounting software training workshop.

• Approved purchase offers for 10 properties on Evergreen Ct and one on Pyle Dr (4-0)
• Denied Resolution #2026/5/18.1 to increase monthly water rates by 9% (2-3)
• Failed to adopt Resolution #2026/5/18.2 to increase monthly sewer rates by 22% (no second)
• Approved sending up to two people to BS&A Engage training and paying related expenses (unanimous)
• Approved park use request for Flivverfest at Lodal Park July 22–27, 2026, pending insurance (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills from May 5 to May 18, 2026, totaling $293,191.17 (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsford City Council is holding a special meeting to review the proposed budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year and consider scheduling a public hearing on June 1st, 2026. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, invoices, and a consent agenda.

• Request to hold a budget hearing for the 2026/2027 fiscal year at the June 1st, 2026 council meeting
• Review of the proposed FY 2026/2027 budget

The council unanimously approved a motion to hold a budget hearing during the June 1, 2026 City Council meeting. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 4:48 p.m. No other substantive actions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved budget hearing at June 1, 2026 City Council meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:48 p.m. (unanimous)

Citizen's Advisory/Parks and Recreation/Decorations Committee

The Citizen's Advisory/Parks and Recreation/Decorations Committee will discuss updates on city projects, land sales, and the new Neighborhood Enterprise Zone program. They will also review DPW efforts on this season's park improvement requests and consider a directive for Lodal Park's new property development, including three best alternative uses with pros and cons. A Hometown Heroes commemorative event at Lodal Park on June 12th, 2026 is also on the agenda.

• Update on City Projects, Land Sales, and the new Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Program
• Update on DPW efforts regarding this season's park improvement requests
• City Council Lodal Park New Property Development Directive: best three alternative uses with pros and cons
• Hometown Heroes Program commemorative event at Lodal Park on June 12th, 2026 at 2PM

The committee unanimously approved the March 9th minutes and the meeting agenda. Members discussed park improvements, recycling grant status, and youth sports field use. They decided on banner placement for the Hometown Heroes event and will form a subcommittee to study three alternative uses for the 7‑acre Lodal Park property.

• Approved March 9th minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Agreed to place two signs on each pole perpendicular to the road in Lodal Park
• Formed subcommittee to identify three alternative uses for the 7‑acre Lodal Park site (meeting set for June 1)
• DPW removed trees and completed imaging of the 7‑acre Lodal Park area
• Stairs removed at Terrace/Park Hill as requested
• DPW to seek summer workers for park projects
• Jeff to contact youth leagues for actual player numbers

City Council

The Kingsford City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to establish a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone, and vote on a purchase and development agreement with Moyle Homes for seven city-owned lots on Evergreen Court. Also on the agenda is a fence variance request for 536 Balsam and a request to hold a Hometown Heroes commemorative event at Lodal Park. The meeting includes approval of minutes, invoices, and reports from Public Works and the Assessor.

• Public hearing on the establishment of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone in Kingsford
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Resolution #2026/5/4.1
• Fence variance request for 536 Balsam (tentative hearing date 6/1/2026)
• Request to hold Hometown Heroes Commemorative Event at Lodal Park
• Request approval of purchase and development agreement with Moyle Homes regarding seven city-owned lots on Evergreen Court

The council unanimously adopted a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone resolution to promote residential rehabilitation and ratified a purchase and development agreement with AE Moyle Homes LLC to sell seven lots on Evergreen Court for new home construction. A fence variance hearing for 536 Balsam Street was set for June 1st, and a Hometown Heroes commemorative event at Lodal Park on June 12th was approved with up to $900 for food and decorations.

• Approved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Resolution #2026/5/4.1 (5-0)
• Ratified purchase and development agreement with AE Moyle Homes LLC for seven lots on Evergreen Court (5-0)
• Set fence variance hearing for 536 Balsam Street on June 1st, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Hometown Heroes event at Lodal Park on June 12th, 2026, with up to $900 spending (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes of April 20th, 2026 as amended (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved bills payable totaling $258,070.54 (unanimous)
• Received and placed on file consent agenda (Public Works and Assessor reports) (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Kingsford Planning Commission will hear an update on the proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zones program and consider a new tax incentive program for owners of rental housing properties with up to four units. The proposed Attainable Housing Facilities Act would enable renovation and provide a tax exemption of 1 to 12 years. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Update on Proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zones Program
• New Kingsford Residential Black Re-Development Attainable Housing Facilities Act – tax incentive for rental properties with ≤4 units, 1-12 year exemption
• Approval of minutes from February 23, 2026 regular meeting and March 23, 2026 meeting (no quorum)

The Kingsford Planning Commission approved minutes from February and March meetings, canceled the May 2026 meeting due to the Memorial Day holiday, and discussed updates on a proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone and a potential Attainable Housing Facilities Act program, with no votes taken on those items.

• Approved minutes from February 23 and March 23, 2026 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved the agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Canceled the May 2026 meeting due to Memorial Day holiday (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a regular meeting including reports from public safety and the treasurer. The agenda includes discussion of a new telephone service provider under new business.

• New Telephone Service Provider

The council unanimously approved the meeting minutes from April 6, the agenda, and invoices totaling $339,205.66. It also accepted the consent agenda items and selected Spectrum Business as the city’s new telephone service provider, citing lower transition costs. The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

• Approved April 6, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 20 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $339,205.66 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (Public Safety and Treasurer reports) (unanimous)
• Approved Spectrum Business as new phone provider (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsford City Council will review and approve invoices, a USDA disbursement request, and agreements for construction services including an alley wall and sewer extension project. The meeting also includes a request from Borderhounds to hold a Fourth of July parade.

• Approval of invoices and pay requests
• USDA Disbursement Request Resolution #2026/4/6.1
• Wickwire Professional Construction Services Agreement (Alley Wall Project)
• Wickwire Professional Construction Services Agreement (Sewer Ext. Project)
• Borderhounds LE/MC Request to Hold 4th of July Parade

The council approved a revised Joint Sewage Authority Obligation Agreement with Iron Mountain. It also approved several financial items, including invoices for $428,533.68, a $2,000 youth program contribution, and disbursements of $69,792.79 and $15,367.78 for public works projects. Additional approvals included a resolution, the Borderhounds 4th of July Parade request, and construction services agreements for alley wall and sewer extension projects.

• Approved invoices totaling $428,533.68 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 contribution to IM‑K Community School Summer Youth Program (unanimous)
• Approved disbursement/pay request #10 for Project #2 of $69,792.79 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution #2026/4/6.1 (unanimous)
• Approved disbursement/pay request #2 for Project #3 of $15,367.78 (unanimous)
• Approved Borderhounds LE/MC request to hold the 4th of July Parade (unanimous)
• Approved revised Joint Sewage Authority Obligation Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved construction services agreements for Alley Wall and Sewer Extension projects (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Kingsford Planning Commission will conduct its regular meeting, including approval of minutes from the February 23 meeting and adoption of the agenda. The commission will discuss the Attainable Housing Facilities Act, which offers a tax incentive and up to a 1‑12 year tax exemption for owners of rental properties with no more than four units to support renovations. Public comments and other routine items will also be addressed.

• Attainable Housing Facilities Act – tax incentive and up to 12‑year exemption for owners of rental housing with ≤4 units

The commission called the meeting to order, recorded attendance, noted a lack of quorum, and then adjourned. No decisions, approvals, or votes were taken.

City Council

The Kingsford City Council will consider a bid for extending the sanitary sewer along Roseland and Doraland Streets. They will also review a request to modify the Plat of Skidmore’s Addition #2 and evaluate Project #5 and Project #1 Distribution #14 applications. An intent to establish a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) resolution will be discussed. Additional items include city hall glass bids and other routine reports.

• Roseland/Doraland Street Alley Sanitary Sewer Extension Bid Decision
• Approval Request for Modifications to “Plat of Skidmore’s Addition #2”
• Project #5 Application
• Project #1 Distribution #14
• Intent to Establish a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) Resolution #2026/3/16.1

The council approved $244,546.55 in invoices and a $100 contribution for a senior high school event. It adopted a resolution to establish a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone and approved $10,000 for preliminary engineering on Project #5. The council also accepted bids for a sewer extension ($97,025) and security glass update ($26,450) and discontinued lifeguard services and the raft at Cowboy Lake.

• Approved $244,546.55 invoices (unanimous)
• Approved $100 contribution for senior high school celebration (unanimous)
• Approved City Manager attendance at Spring Managers Conference (unanimous)
• Approved discontinuation of lifeguards and raft at Cowboy Lake (unanimous)
• Adopted Neighborhood Enterprise Zone resolution (5‑0)
• Approved $10,000 agreement for Project #5 preliminary engineering (unanimous)
• Accepted $97,025 bid for sewer extension for Habitat for Humanity (unanimous)
• Accepted $26,450 bid for City Hall security glass update (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to conduct appeal hearings for taxpayers. The agenda includes reviews of taxpayer appeals and poverty exemptions.

• Taxpayer appeals
• Poverty exemption reviews

The Board of Review denied Adam Wielechowski's request to reduce the assessed value of his property at 1813 Moroni Drive. The board also approved a poverty exemption for Katie Hazelwood at 301 Cherry Ave. Both motions were carried unanimously.

• Denied reduction in assessed value for 1813 Moroni Drive (unanimous)
• Approved poverty exemption for 301 Cherry Ave (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Kingsford Board of Review will conduct an appeal hearing for taxpayer cases. The meeting includes member roll call, a lunch recess, and an adjournment. No specific appeals or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Taxpayer appeals hearing

The Kingsford Board of Review met on March 9, 2026. A motion was made to lower the assessed value of the residence at 243 Riverhills Rd to $298,900. The motion was carried unanimously. No other taxpayer appeals were received.

• Reduced assessed value for 243 Riverhills Rd to $298,900 (unanimous)

Citizen's Advisory/Parks and Recreation/Decorations Committee

The Citizens Advisory, Parks and Recreation, and Decorations Committee will meet to review development alternatives for the Lodal Park new property. The body will also discuss the Hometown Heroes Program and city parks.

• Lodal Park new property development directive (three alternative uses)
• Hometown Heroes Program (17 families registered as of 3/4/2026)
• City parks discussion

The Citizens Advisory/Parks and Recreation/Decorations Committee approved the January 12 minutes and the March 9 agenda, each by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous motion. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved Jan 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Mar 9, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsford City Council will convene to approve minutes, invoices, and a consent agenda, and will open bids for a sanitary sewer extension and a retaining wall replacement. The meeting also includes a bond resolution and a request to establish a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone.

• Roseland/Doraland Street Alley Sanitary Sewer Extension Bid Opening
• Wright Street Retaining Wall Replacement Project Bid Opening
• Project #4 Bond Resolution #2026/3/2.1
• Project #2 Disbursement Request #9
• Request to Set a Hearing Date for Establishment of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone

The council approved $330,342.22 in invoices and authorized advertising for up to three seasonal helpers. It approved the low bid for the Wright Street retaining wall and set a May 4, 2026 hearing to adopt a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone. The council ratified a bond resolution to borrow up to $4 million for water‑system improvements and approved related disbursement and USDA draw requests. All motions passed unanimously or with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved invoices $330,342.22 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for up to three seasonal helpers (unanimous)
• Approved staff attendance at water conferences (unanimous)
• Approved low bid $138,276.50 for Wright Street retaining wall (unanimous)
• Set hearing date May 4, 2026 for Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (unanimous)
• Ratified Bond Resolution #2026/3/2.1 for up to $4,000,000 (5-0)
• Approved Disbursement Request #9 for Project #2 $19,544.75 (unanimous)
• Adopted USDA RD Draw Request Resolution #2026/3/2.2 (5-0)

Board of Review

The Kingsford Board of Review will hold an organizational meeting to appoint a chair, vice chair, and alternate vice chair. The board will discuss the assessment roll and a $93,000 veteran exemption before accepting the roll as presented.

• Organizational meeting to appoint Board of Review leadership
• Discussion of Assessment Roll
• Motion to accept the Assessment Roll as presented
• Discussion of $93,000 Veteran Exemption

The Board of Review appointed Joe Groeneveld as chair, Michael Flaminio as vice chair, and Daniel Freeman as alternate vice chair, with each motion passing unanimously. The board also accepted the assessment roll as presented, also unanimously. No actions were taken on the Treasury Department Bulletin 3 of 2023 or the $93,000 veterans exemption.

• Appointed Joe Groeneveld as Board of Review Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Flaminio as Board of Review Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Daniel Freeman as Alternate Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Accepted the Assessment Roll as presented (unanimous)
• No action taken on Treasury Department Bulletin 3 of 2023
• No action taken on $93,000 Veterans Exemption

Planning Commission

The Kingsford Planning Commission will meet on February 23, 2026. The commission will approve the minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting and adopt the agenda. The main agenda item is a review of a proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone under Public Act #147 of 1992, which is intended to promote development and rehabilitation of residential housing. The commission will also hear public comments and address other routine matters.

• Approval of minutes from the January 26, 2026 regular meeting
• Approval of the February 23, 2026 agenda
• Review of a proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone under Public Act #147 of 1992
• Public comments on items not on the agenda
• Consideration of other matters and adjournment

The commission approved the minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting. It also approved the agenda for the February 23, 2026 meeting. The commission unanimously approved the proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone presented by Assessor Kyle Mulka.

• Approved meeting minutes from Jan 26, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved the proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsford City Council meeting will discuss a Change Order #3 for Project #2, a report on a retirement in the Public Safety department with a request to fill the vacancy, and a request to approve a Letter of Understanding for hiring a Public Safety Officer. The agenda also includes routine items such as the public safety and treasurer reports, an MML event request, and standard procedural matters.

• Change Order #3, Project #2
• Report on retirement at Public Safety and request to fill vacancy
• Request to approve Letter of Understanding (LOU) for PSO hiring
• MML Event Request (old business)
• Public Safety Report – January (consent agenda item)

The council approved a Letter of Understanding that allows the city to hire new certified public safety officers at capped pay and vacation rates. It also approved a change order for Project #2, declared a vacancy in the Public Safety department, and authorized a fiber conduit permit for Iron Mountain schools. Additional items included approval of invoices totaling $220,249.26 and a unanimous vote to let council members attend Michigan Municipal League conferences.

• Approved Letter of Understanding for Public Safety hiring (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #3 for Project #2 (unanimous)
• Declared vacancy and authorized advertising for Public Safety position (unanimous)
• Approved fiber conduit permit for Iron Mountain Schools (unanimous)
• Approved invoices payable $220,249.26 (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer attendance at MMTA Advanced Institute, $379 cost (unanimous)
• Approved council members' attendance at Michigan Municipal League and Risk Management conferences (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes for the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several new business items, including a request to bid out a new sewer main in the 300 block between Doraland and Roseland and a request to bid out repairs to an alley wall on the 200 block between Cleveland and Harrison. They will also consider Pay Request #9 for Project #2, a request for the 4th Annual Northpoint SK Color Walk/Run event on May 16, 2026, and street‑closure requests from the high school for May 23 and May 30, 2026. These items are presented for council action.

• Pay Request #9, Project #2
• Bid out new sewer main in the 300 block between Doraland & Roseland
• Bid out repairs to alley wall on the 200 block between Cleveland & Harrison
• 4th Annual Northpoint SK Color Walk/Run event request for May 16, 2026
• Annual street closure requests from the high school for May 23 and May 30, 2026

The council approved $299,634.96 payment for Project #2, authorized bids for a new sewer main on Doraland‑Roseland and repairs to an alley wall on Cleveland‑Harrison, and approved several community events and street closures. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $299,634.96 Pay Request #9 for Project #2 (unanimous)
• Authorized bid process for new sewer main in alley 300 block Doraland–Roseland (unanimous)
• Authorized bid process for alley wall repairs 200 block Cleveland–Harrison (unanimous)
• Approved 4th annual Northpointe 5K Color Walk/Run on May 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for Kingsford High School events May 23 & 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved city manager training request to attend MML convention Oct 7‑9, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved water certification training for Luke Kaminski April 15‑16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved invoices Jan 21‑Feb 2, 2026 totaling $410,427.78 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Kingsford Planning Commission will reorganize its chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary positions. Commissioners will receive an update on the upcoming automated curbside recycling service. The commission will review Public Act #147 of 1992, as amended, concerning the Neighborhood Enterprise Zones program to promote residential housing development and rehabilitation.

• Reorganization of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
• Update on Automated Curbside Recycling Coming to Kingsford
• Public Act #147 of 1992 Neighborhood Enterprise Zones Program for residential housing

The Kingsford Planning Commission unanimously approved the October 27, 2025, meeting minutes and the amended agenda. They unanimously appointed Mark Spencer as Chairperson, Floyd Lindholm as Vice Chairperson, and Mike Stelmaszek as Secretary. The commission discussed an update on mandatory curbside recycling (the city will apply for an EGLE grant for 2,500 carts) and a proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) to promote housing rehabilitation, with a legal description to be prepared for the next meeting. No public hearings or unfinished business were held.

• Approved October 27, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark Spencer as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Floyd Lindholm as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Mike Stelmaszek as Secretary (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:18 pm (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsford City Council meeting includes routine roll call, approvals, and reports. New business items feature a presentation of the FY 2024/2025 audit, a Sewer Fund Action Plan resolution, and a request to purchase new patriotic banners. The council will discuss these items and any related public comments.

• Public Safety Report – December
• Treasurer's Report – December (Training Request)
• Presentation of FY 2024/2025 Audit by Scott Sternhagen (CLA)
• Sewer Fund Action Plan Resolution 2026/1/20.1
• Request to purchase new Patriotic Banners for Countries 2'

The council approved the January 5 minutes, the meeting agenda, and invoices totaling $331,178.76, all unanimously. It also approved training requests for Treasurer Holly Palmer ($99) and Assistant Clerk Tanya Hiltonen ($70). The key action was adopting the Sewer Fund Action Plan Resolution to eliminate a deficit, and approving the purchase of 30 patriotic banners for the 250th anniversary.

• Approved Jan 5, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved invoices $331,178.76 (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer training request $99 (unanimous)
• Approved Assistant Clerk training request $70 (unanimous)
• Adopted Sewer Fund Action Plan Resolution No. 2026/1/20.1 (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved purchase of 30 patriotic banners ($4,680) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 PM (unanimous)

Citizen's Advisory/Parks and Recreation/Decorations Committee

The Kingsford Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to reorganize leadership and discuss the development of City Council Lodal Park. The group will also review a proposal for the Hometown Heroes Program and an update on curbside recycling enrollment.

• Reorganization of committee leadership
• Review of Lodal Park development alternatives
• Update on Kingsford's Curbside Recycling Enrollment Drive
• Discussion of Hometown Heroes Program
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 10, 2025

The committee approved the November 10, 2025 council minutes and the January 12 agenda unanimously. Members voted to restructure leadership, naming Wiltzius Chair, Freeman Vice Chair, and Stelmaszek Secretary. A unanimous motion adopted the patriotic banner BS166 for recommendation to city council. Additional park and decoration projects were discussed but not formally voted on.

• Approved November 10, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 12 agenda (unanimous)
• Reorganized leadership: Wiltzius Chair, Freeman Vice Chair, Stelmaszek Secretary (unanimous)
• Recommended patriotic banner BS166 for city council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:49 p.m. (unanimous)