Kingsford public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Review
The Board of Review met to address clerical errors on the assessment rolls and review a poverty exemption request. The board voted to adjust tax statuses for specific parcels and approve one resident's exemption application.
- Removed parcels 052-488-020-00 and 052-488-025-00 from the 2023 and 2024 tax rolls for Habitat for Humanity
- Corrected assessed value for parcel 052-002-022-1 0 (Joshua & Abigail Beaudry) due to lot size reduction
- Approved poverty exemption for Barbara Preston at 625 Edsel St.
The Kingsford Board of Review unanimously approved several property tax corrections and exemptions. Habitat for Humanity parcels were made tax-exempt for 2023 and 2024, a property value was corrected due to a lot size reduction, and a poverty exemption was granted.
- Approved tax exemption for Habitat for Humanity parcels 052-488-020-00 and 052-488-025-00 (unanimous)
- Approved corrected assessed value for parcel 052-002-022-10 due to lot size reduction (unanimous)
- Approved poverty exemption for Barbara Preston at 625 Edsel St. (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission approved minutes and the agenda, then received updates on park improvements and infrastructure projects. Parks updates covered Ford Park Pavilion delivery and ongoing pickleball court surface issues at Lodal Park. Infrastructure updates included completed projects and a two-stage water main replacement starting spring 2025 in the Heights and Ford Addition, along with sewer line replacements and lift station upgrades. The commission also noted a public hearing on the Dickinson County Master Plan.
- Ford Park Pavilion delivered, assembly expected after holidays
- Pickleball courts at Lodal Park continue to have surface issues due to underlying concrete
- Two-stage water main replacement: Stage 1 in Heights (spring/summer 2025), Stage 2 in Ford Addition (spring/summer 2026)
- Sewer line replacement as part of 3% project in Ford Addition, plus two lift station replacements
- Notice of December 5 public hearing on Dickinson County Draft Master Plan
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission discussed updates on city infrastructure projects, including the completion of Heights Project #1 and plans for Project #2 starting spring 2025 to replace watermains in the Heights and Ford Addition. They also discussed the need to review ordinance penalties after public safety reported issues with noise complaints and farm animals due to insufficient fines. The commission voted to cancel the December 23, 2024 meeting.
- Heights Project #1 final paving complete; restoration possible in spring 2025
- Project #2 watermain replacement in parts of the Heights and Ford Addition to begin spring 2025 in phases
- Project #3 sewer line replacement in Ford Addition to be coordinated with Project #2 to reduce costs
- Discussion of ordinance penalties: noise complaints from semi trucks in residential areas and farm animal enforcement issues
- Motion approved to cancel the December 23, 2024 Planning Commission meeting due to holidays
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission met August 26, 2024, with no public hearings or unfinished business. The main discussion covered updates on the North Pyle infrastructure project, which is now planned for late October, and a need to strengthen city ordinances through the new city attorney. The Commission also voted to cancel the September 23 meeting due to lack of business.
- Update on North Pyle road project: completion delayed from summer to second half of October
- Discussion on revising city ordinances to improve enforcement by Public Safety
- Cancellation of September 23, 2024 Planning Commission meeting; next meeting October 28, 2024
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission voted to support a variance request for a proposed Dollar General on Carpenter Avenue to allow 36 parking spaces instead of the 60 required by ordinance. The commission also discussed infrastructure projects and the enforcement of the Noxious Weed Ordinance.
- Support for parking variance for proposed Dollar General on Carpenter Ave (36 spaces instead of 60)
- Discussion of Heights and Carpenter infrastructure projects
- Review of Noxious Weed Ordinance enforcement for a property on Woodward Avenue
- Discussion regarding a building at the intersection of Woodward and Carpenter Avenue
Board of Review
The Board of Review met to address specific property tax exemptions and clerical errors. The board decided on a poverty exemption for one resident and a tax penalty deferral for a local business owner.
- Approved poverty exemption for Kenneth Kiltinen at 220 Harrison Avenue
- Rescinded disabled veteran's exemption for Marcus Robinson at 108 Garfield St. for the portion of the year after August 16, 2023
- Deferred tax penalties for Scotty's Muffler and Brake Shop at 941 S. Carpenter Ave. until March 2025 regarding a $1,700 tax bill
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission discussed a potential Dollar General development on Carpenter Avenue involving a parking variance request. Members also received updates on local infrastructure projects, including the completion of East Breitung Avenue.
- Parking variance request for former Coffee Caboose site on Carpenter Ave
- Completion of the East Breitung Avenue project
- Status update on Cleveland Street paving and curbing
Planning Commission
The Kingsford Planning Commission voted unanimously not to recommend a zoning amendment to the City Council after the city assessor did not recommend the change. The commission also canceled its May 27, 2024, meeting due to Memorial Day. The agenda for the next meeting (June 24, 2024) includes updates on a variance request for a new business on Carpenter Avenue and infrastructure projects.
- Zoning amendment request not recommended to City Council (unanimous vote)
- May 27, 2024, meeting canceled for Memorial Day
- June 24, 2024, agenda includes variance request update for new business on Carpenter Avenue
- June 24, 2024, agenda includes infrastructure project updates (Heights and Carpenter projects)
Planning Commission
The Kingsford Planning Commission held a routine meeting with no public hearings or unfinished business. They discussed a new major streets request and reviewed upcoming April infrastructure projects in the Heights and East Breitung areas. All votes were unanimous.
- New Major Streets Request discussed
- April Infrastructure Projects in Heights and East Breitung reviewed
Board of Review
The Kingsford Board of Review met to hear taxpayer appeals and other property tax matters. The board voted to lower assessed values for three properties, approved a poverty exemption for one resident, and accepted a late personal property exemption filing. One appeal was left unchanged on the assessor's recommendation.
- Lowered Jessica Steele's assessed value to $25,000
- Lowered Robert Goodreau's assessed value to $95,500
- Lowered Kathy Harteau's assessed value to $15,000
- Approved poverty exemption for Katie Hazelwood at 301 Cherry Ave
- Accepted late personal property exemption filing from Unifi Aviation LLC at 400 Riverhills Rd
Board of Review
The Kingsford Board of Review met to hear taxpayer appeals on property assessments. The board voted unanimously to reduce the assessed value of a property at 1021 Pyle Dr by $25,000. No action was taken on an appeal for 317 Birch St. The meeting was recessed for lunch and reconvened before adjourning.
- Appeal by River North Holdings LLC for 1021 Pyle Dr: assessed value reduced by $25,000
- Appeal by Kathy Harteau for 317 Birch St: no action taken
- Meeting recessed for lunch at 12 PM and reconvened at 1 PM
Board of Review
The Kingsford Board of Review held an organizational meeting to set leadership and discuss the 2024 assessment roll. The board approved the assessment roll as presented, with no changes. The meeting was brief and procedural.
- Approved the 2024 assessment roll unanimously
- Groeneveld named Board of Review Chair
- Freeman named Vice Chair
- Baldinelli named Alternate Vice Chair
- Discussed Treasury Department Bulletin #20 of 2023
Planning Commission
The Kingsford Planning Commission met and approved the minutes and agenda. They discussed the Summer North Pyle Resurfacing Project and provided updates on spring and summer infrastructure projects, including the Heights, E. Breitung, and Carpenter projects. No public hearings or unfinished business were on the agenda.
- Summer North Pyle Resurfacing Project: 45-day job during school summer break
- Spring and summer infrastructure projects: Heights, E. Breitung, and Carpenter projects
Planning Commission
The Kingsford Planning Commission approved minutes and agenda, received two master plan notices from neighboring agencies, and appointed officers for the year. They discussed upcoming infrastructure projects including water main replacements, road resurfacing, and election/budget matters.
- Appointed Stelmaszek as secretary, Spencer as chairman, Lindholm as vice chairman
- Discussed Heights water main project: 21,500 ft replaced, 322 access lines, ~$8.5M with 60% grant-funded
- Noted completion of winter ice rinks and new walking path at Lodal Park
- Reviewed Ford Addition watermain project funding and compliance stage
- Discussed early voting at City Hall and both precincts voting there