Kingsford public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider three new‑business items. One is Pay Request #8 for Project #2. Another is an engagement letter with Bendzinski & Company for CWSRF Project #4. The third is a Department of Public Works request to buy a used water department service truck.

• Pay Request #8 for Project #2
• Bendzinski & Company financial advisor engagement letter for CWSRF Project #4
• DPW request to purchase a used water department service truck

The council unanimously approved several items, including the purchase of a used water department service truck for up to $18,000. It also approved a $17,850 engagement letter for CWSRF Project #4, a pay request for well‑rehabilitation materials, and a public input session on a recycling cart grant. Additional approvals covered invoices totaling $280,937.02, a $149 training request, and other routine matters.

• Approved purchase of used water department service truck up to $18,000 (unanimous)
• Approved signing Bendzinski & Company engagement letter for CWSRF Project #4 up to $17,850 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request #8 for Project #2 materials (unanimous)
• Approved public input session on recycling cart grant for Jan 5, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved invoices payable Dec 2–15, 2025 totaling $280,937.02 (unanimous)
• Approved training request for Treasurer Holly Palmer, cost $149 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (Public Safety Report, Treasurer's Report) (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes from prior meetings (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Kingsford Board of Review will conduct member roll call, consider a poverty exemption request for Barbara Preston at 625 Edsel St., discuss the Board's training schedule, and then adjourn.

• Poverty exemption request for Barbara Preston – 625 Edsel St.
• Discussion of Board of Review training schedule

The Board of Review unanimously approved a poverty exemption for Barbara Preston, 625 Edsel St. The board also set its training session for January 8, 2026, from 8 AM to 11 AM. The meeting was adjourned at 4:10 PM.

• Approved poverty exemption for Barbara Preston, 625 Edsel St. (unanimous)
• Scheduled Board of Review training for Jan 8 2026, 8 AM‑11 AM

City Council

The City Council will conduct its regular procedural business, including roll call, approval of minutes, and a consent agenda. The only substantive item is a presentation by Mindy Meyers, Executive Director of the Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance, on recent DAEDA activities. No decisions or votes are indicated for this presentation.

• Council member roll call
• Approval of the November 17th, 2025 meeting minutes
• Consent agenda items: Public Works Report – November; Assessors Report – November
• Presentation by DAEDA Executive Director Mindy Meyers on recent DAEDA activities
• Council re‑organization (see attachment)

The council adopted Resolution #2025/12/1.1 directing the treasurer to deposit public monies in Range Bank, First National Bank & Trust of Iron Mountain, and Michigan CLASS. They also authorized the purchase of a blanket position bond and a treasurer's bond. Invoices totaling $600,871.20 were approved for payment. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution #2025/12/1.1 directing deposits to designated banks (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of a blanket position bond and treasurer's bond (unanimous)
• Approved invoices payable $600,871.20 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Gordon Sorensen & Roger Marinich to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Andrew Wiltzius and appointed Dennis Baldinclli to Citizens Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Erik Dykhuis to Iron Mountain/Kingsford Joint Sewage Authority (unanimous)
• Reappointed Rosalie Newlin to Housing Commission (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsford City Council will meet to approve minutes and reports, and will consider proposals for engineering services for two city projects.

• Approval of November 3rd council minutes
• Public Safety Report for October
• Treasurers Report for October
• Proposal for Engineering Services for Project #4
• Addendum to Project #2 Engineering Services

The council unanimously approved an amendment to Project #2 that adds a not‑to‑exceed fee increase of $77,300 for engineering services. It also approved the purchase of $35 gift certificates for each regular employee and crossing guard, and authorized the city manager to sign the engineering services agreement for Project #4. All other agenda items, including minutes, invoices and the agenda, were approved unanimously.

• Approved amendment to Project #2 engineering services with $77,300 fee increase (unanimous)
• Authorized city manager to sign Project #4 engineering services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of $35 gift certificates for each employee and crossing guard (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $420,560.76 (unanimous)
• Received and filed consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:58 PM (unanimous)

Citizen's Advisory/Parks and Recreation/Decorations Committee

The Citizen’s Advisory/Parks and Recreation/Decorations Committee will meet to review previous minutes and discuss ongoing initiatives. The body is seeking updates on recycling enrollment and the expansion of the city parks system.

• Update on Kingsford’s Curbside Recycling Enrollment Drive
• Update on City’s Effort to Expand the City Parks System
• Hometown Heros Program

The Citizens' Advisory Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting and the agenda for the November 10, 2025 meeting. The committee then unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 p.m. No other actions were decided.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:39 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several financial and operational items, including pay requests and a property tax resolution. A key item is the request to close MERS Pension Division 300321 for the Kingsford Housing Commission. The council will also consider a call‑out procedure for winter plowing of city streets. Additional items include two pay requests tied to specific projects.

• Pay Request #9, Project #1
• Pay Request #7, Project #2
• Request to close MERS Pension Division 300321 for Kingsford Housing Commission
• Call Out Procedure for Winter Plowing of City Streets
• Property Tax Resolution for Delinquent Charges #2025/11/3.1

The council unanimously approved three pay requests for Projects #1, #2, and #3, and closed the MFRS Pension Division 300321 for the Kingsford Housing Commission. It also adopted a call‑out procedure for winter plowing of city streets and adopted Property Tax Resolution #2025/11/3.1. In addition, invoices totaling $291,177.22 were approved.

• Approved Pay Request #9 for Project #1 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request #7 for Project #2 (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request #1 for Project #3 (unanimous)
• Approved closure of MFRS Pension Division 300321 for Kingsford Housing Commission (unanimous)
• Approved call out procedure for winter plowing of city streets (unanimous)
• Adopted Property Tax Resolution #2025/11/3.1 (unanimous, yeas: Freeman, Baldinelli, Flaminio, Groeneveld, Dixon‑Miller)
• Approved invoices $291,177.22 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 20, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss information regarding exemption and abatement programs. The body will also receive updates on the automated curbside recycling program and Projects #2 and #3.

• Presentation by Kyle Mulka on exemption and abatement programs
• Update on Automated Curbside Recycling Program
• Update on Projects #2 & #3

City Council

The Kingsford City Council will review a request to accept a low quote for sidewalk construction at the Cowboy Lake Pavilion. New business includes an introduction by the new BTS Superintendent Aaron Yonke, an update on the December 18th Christmas Tree Lighting event, a proposal to change the City Hall summer hour schedule, and a report on the outcome of the 2026 CW and DW SRF funding request and a needed rate study. The meeting also contains routine items such as roll call, approvals, reports, and public comment.

• Request to accept low quote for sidewalk construction at Cowboy Lake Pavilion
• Introduction of new BTS Superintendent Aaron Yonke
• Update on Kingsford Christmas Tree Lighting event (December 18, 2025)
• Proposal to change policy for City Hall summer hour schedule
• Report on outcome of 2026 CW and DW SRF funding request and needed rate study

The council unanimously approved moving forward with EGLE's FY2026 lead service line replacement funding offer and authorized a rate study. It also approved training for two staff members, a low‑quote sidewalk contract, and $700 for the Christmas tree lighting event. Policy changes to City Hall summer hours were adopted with a single dissent. All routine items such as minutes, agenda and invoices were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Oct 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $313,763.02 (unanimous)
• Approved training requests for Tanya Hiltonen and Michael Stelmaszek (unanimous)
• Accepted low quote for Cowboy Lake Pavilion sidewalk (yeas D‑M, Freeman, Baldinelli, Groeneveld; abstain Flaminio)
• Approved $700 funding for Christmas tree lighting event (unanimous)
• Approved policy changes to City Hall summer hours (yeas D‑M, Baldinelli, Flaminio, Groeneveld; nays Freeman)
• Approved moving forward with EGLE FY2026 lead‑service‑line funding offer and authorize rate study (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several items, including a fireworks permit request, a pay request, and an interlocal agreement that would allow Dickinson County to opt out of a designated assessor process. The council will also consider a low‑cost quote for sidewalk construction at the Cowboy Lake Pavilion. Additional agenda items cover routine reports, a property tax roll response, and public comment.

• Request to accept low quote for sidewalk construction at Cowboy Lake Pavilion
• Pay Request #6, Project #2
• Fireworks Permit Request from Todd Dooley
• Interlocal Agreement for Dickinson County to opt out of a designated assessor process
• Employee Medical Plan Option Request

The council approved several routine items, including invoices of $569,703.32 and a $771,643.23 payment request for Project #2. It also approved a fireworks permit for the high‑school night show, an interlocal agreement to opt out of the designated assessor process, and a third optional employee medical plan. The request to accept a low quote for ADA sidewalks at Cowboy Lake Pavilion failed because the required quorum was not met.

• Approved invoices payable Sep 16‑Oct 6, 2025 totaling $569,703.32 (unanimous)
• Approved installation of two ADA‑compliant sidewalks at Cowboy Lake Pavilion (unanimous)
• Failed to accept low quote for sidewalk construction due to quorum requirement (motion failed)
• Approved Pay Request #6 for Project #2 in the amount of $771,643.23 (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks permit for Kingsford High School night show (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement to let the city manager sign petition to opt out of the designated assessor process (unanimous)
• Approved addition of a third optional employee medical coverage plan (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:13 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider offering automated curbside recycling beginning in January 2026. It will also review the outcome of a zoning change request for dog kennels in B2 zoning districts. Additionally, the commission will receive an update on Project #2.

• City to Offer Automated Curbside Recycling Starting in January 2026
• Outcome of Zoning Change Request Regarding Dog Kennels in B2 Zoning Districts
• Project #2 Update

The Planning Commission approved the August 25th, 2025 meeting minutes and the agenda unanimously. The city accepted GFL's bid to provide automated curbside recycling starting January 2026. The commission voted to allow dog kennels in B2 zoning districts on properties contiguous with Industrial 1 or Industrial 2 districts.

• Approved August 25th, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted GFL bid for automated curbside recycling (decision)
• Approved dog kennel allowance in B2 districts contiguous with industrial zones (vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsford City Council will discuss three pending requests: additional paving work for Project #2 by Payne & Dolan, setting a monthly price for recycling services, and completing a land purchase adjacent to Lodal Park. The meeting also includes a communications item about a dam safety inspection outcome letter from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Request for Payne & Dolan to complete additional paving for Project #2
• Request to set a monthly price for recycling services
• Request to complete land purchase for property adjacent to Lodal Park
• Dam Safety Inspection Outcome Letter from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

The City Council approved several items, including the purchase of 7.02 acres of land adjacent to Lodal Park, additional paving for Project #2, and a new monthly recycling fee of $8.50. All motions were carried unanimously. The council also approved invoices totaling $241,182.19 and authorized training for two staff members.

• Approved purchase of 7.02 acres adjacent to Lodal Park, cost split half General Fund, half Land Fund (unanimous)
• Approved additional paving for Project #2: .6 miles of streets ($185,000) and three alleys ($30,000) (unanimous)
• Set monthly recycling service fee at $8.50 for Kingsford (unanimous)
• Approved invoices payable Sep 3‑Sep 15, 2025 totaling $241,182.19 (unanimous)
• Approved training request and city payment for Jennifer Castro & Tanya Hiltonen (unanimous)
• Approved DPW hydrant flushing schedule starting Sep 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Received and filed communication from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (Public Safety Report, Treasurer’s Report) (unanimous)

Citizen's Advisory/Parks and Recreation/Decorations Committee

The Citizen’s Advisory, Parks and Recreation, and Decorations Committee will meet to review previous minutes and discuss ongoing projects. The meeting includes updates on a request to the City Council regarding a Commemorative Field and the Hometown Heroes Program.

• Update on Commemorative Field Request to City Council
• Hometown Heroes Program

The committee approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting and the agenda for this session, both by unanimous vote. The council had previously reduced the commemorative field fee to $50 per game. The meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Council reduced commemorative field fee to $50 per game
• Adjourned meeting at 7:37 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding a zoning change request and open bids for repaving North Riverhills Road and a section of Riverhills Road. The body will also review a fiber installation permit request from the Intermediate School District.

• Bid opening for repaving North Riverhills Road and section of Riverhills Road
• Public hearing for Zoning Change Request
• Permit request for fiber installation from the Intermediate School District
• Pay Request #5 and Change order #2 for Project #2
• Report on AMAR issue and corrective action plan

The council unanimously approved a $757,044.65 payment for Project #2 water‑main work and a $159,499.50 change order for the same project. It also awarded the $154,630 repaving contract for North Riverhills Road to BACCO, approved dog kennels in B2 districts contiguous with industrial zones, and reduced the Commemorative Field fee to $50 per game. Additional approvals included the Christmas Tree Lighting venue at the high school, the fiber‑installation permit for the school district, and the Norway partnership for curbside recycling.

• Approved Pay Request #5 for Project #2 – $757,044.65 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Project #2 – $159,499.50 (unanimous)
• Awarded repaving contract to BACCO – $154,630 (unanimous)
• Approved dog kennels in B2 districts contiguous with Industrial 1/2 (unanimous)
• Reduced Commemorative Field fee to $50 per game (unanimous)
• Approved use of Kingsford High School gym for Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec 18 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved fiber‑installation permit for L&H Utility Contractors Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Norway city curbside recycling partnership (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Kingsford Planning Commission will review minutes from the July 28 meeting, discuss new automated curbside recycling starting in January 2026, and consider engineering services for alley infrastructure projects. No formal decisions are scheduled, and the meeting includes routine procedural items.

• Automated curbside recycling to begin January 2026
• Hired engineering services for 100’ alley repair on 200 Block
• Hired engineering services for 600’ sewer main installation in 400 Block alley between Doraland and Roseland Streets
• Project #2 update

The Kingsford Planning Commission unanimously approved the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes and the meeting agenda. No formal actions were taken on the automated curbside recycling proposal, sewer main installation, street work, or Project #2; those items were only discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:06 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a home occupation exemption for a business at 309 Doraland Street. The body will also review a pay request for Rural Development Funding for Project #2.

• Hearing for Home Occupation Exemption for a Tattoo Studio at 309 Doraland Street
• Resolution 2025.8.18.1 Pay Request #1 for Rural Development Funding for Project #2

The council voted to allow a home‑occupation exemption for a tattoo studio at 309 Doraland Street. It also adopted a resolution to request Rural Development Funding for Project #2 and approved a community shred event at TRICO on September 20, 2025. Additional unanimous approvals included a conference travel request and city invoices.

• Approved Home Occupation Exemption for tattoo studio at 309 Doraland St (4‑0 unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025.8.18.1 for Rural Development Funding request (4‑0 unanimous)
• Approved Shred Event at TRICO with Iron Mountain‑Kingsford Community Federal Credit Union on Sep 20, 2025 (4‑0 unanimous)
• Approved Holly Palmer’s request to attend MMTA Fall Conference virtually Sep 21‑24, 2025 ($399) (4‑0 unanimous)
• Approved invoices payable Aug 5‑18, 2025 totaling $439,872.33 (4‑0 unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved significant funding for infrastructure Project #2, including a $1.1 million pay request and a $2 million bond ordinance. The body also authorized a new watermain loop on Cherry Street and moved forward with a joint recycling service proposal with the City of Norway.

• Approved Pay Request #4 for Project #2 in the amount of $1,105,980.73
• Approved Bond Ordinance #302 for USDA funding for Project #2 not to exceed $2,000,000
• Approved $188,746 to replace 636 feet of watermain on Cherry Street
• Hired Ken Wood as Dangerous Building Hearing Officer at $30.00 per hour
• Scheduled a September 2nd hearing for a zoning change to allow a dog kennel at 1525 Pyle Drive

The City Council adopted a resolution to issue a bond of up to $2,000,000 for Project #2 and approved a $1,105,980.73 pay request for the same project. It also approved a revised water‑main replacement on Cherry Street, hired a Dangerous Building Hearing Officer at $30 per hour, and adopted the MDOT non‑motorized path resolution. Additional actions included authorizing bids for an ADA‑compliant sidewalk at Cowboy Lake Pavilion, approving joint recycling services with Norway, and approving a request for 65 deer‑control permits.

• Approved Bond Ordinance #302 for up to $2,000,000 (5‑0)
• Approved Pay Request #4 for Project #2, $1,105,980.73 (5‑0)
• Approved Cherry Street watermain replacement, $188,746 (5‑0)
• Approved hiring Ken Wood as Dangerous Building Hearing Officer, $30/hr (5‑0)
• Adopted MDOT Non‑Motorized Path Resolution #2025/8/4.1 (5‑0)
• Approved joint recycling services RFP with Norway (5‑0)
• Approved request for 65 Deer Control permits (5‑0)
• Approved request to bid for ADA‑compliant concrete sidewalk at Cowboy Lake Pavilion (5‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the city council allow commercial kennels in B-2 Districts for parcels bordering industrial 1 or industrial 2 districts. The commission also reviewed upcoming city projects including automated recycling and alley repairs.

• Recommendation to allow commercial kennels in B-2 Districts on parcels bordering industrial 1 or 2 districts
• Proposal for automated curbside recycling starting January 2026
• Engineering services for 100 feet of collapsing alley on 200 Block between Cleveland and Harrison
• Engineering services for approximately 600 feet of sewer main in 400 Block alley between Doraland and Roseland Streets

The commission approved the July 23, 2025 meeting minutes and the agenda unanimously. It then voted unanimously to recommend that the city council permit commercial kennels in B‑2 districts on parcels that border Industrial 1 or Industrial 2 districts. The meeting was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.

• Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended allowing commercial kennels in B‑2 districts on parcels bordering Industrial 1 or 2 districts (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:22 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Board of Review decided on poverty exemptions, taxable value recapping, and clerical errors for specific properties. The body also updated the taxable status of city-owned lots to exempt.

• Approved poverty exemption for 220 Harrison Ave.
• Recapped 2025 taxable values for 621 W Sagola Ave. and 321 Cleveland Ave.
• Removed property value for uninhabitable house at 413 Case St.
• Removed personal property value for 600 East Blvd. and 1205 Pyle Dr.
• Changed taxable status to exempt for 400 and 420 Doraland St.

The Board of Review unanimously approved a poverty exemption for Kenneth Kiltinen at 220 Harrison Ave. It also recapped the taxable values for Tara Ozzello (621 W Sagola Ave.) and Diane Smith (321 Cleveland Ave.). The Board removed taxable values for three properties deemed uninhabitable or vacant and changed the taxable status to exempt for two city‑owned lots on Doraland St. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved poverty exemption for Kenneth Kiltinen (220 Harrison Ave.) – unanimous
• Recapped taxable value for Tara Ozzello (621 W Sagola Ave.) – unanimous
• Recapped taxable value for Diane Smith (321 Cleveland Ave.) – unanimous
• Removed taxable value for Gayela Abbot (413 Case St.) – unanimous
• Removed taxable value for Rockwell Automation personal property (600 East Blvd.) – unanimous
• Removed taxable value for Dickinson Neurology Associates personal property (1205 Pyle Dr.) – unanimous
• Changed taxable status to exempt for City of Kingsford lot at 420 Doraland St. – unanimous
• Changed taxable status to exempt for City of Kingsford lot at 400 Doraland St. – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will review a home occupation exemption for a tattoo studio and a request to purchase playground equipment. Other agenda items include a utility fraud policy and the potential elimination of the Landlord/Tenant Program.

• Home Occupation Exemption for Tattoo Studio at 309 Doraland St.
• Purchase of Pirate Ship Playground Set and Tables for Ford Park
• Landlord/Tenant Program Elimination Request
• Utility Fraud Policy
• Closed session regarding a land sale request

The council voted to eliminate the landlord/tenant deposit practice and stop utility shut‑offs for non‑payment, allowing current renters to keep accounts. It also approved several training requests, a public hearing for a tattoo studio home‑occupation, and purchases for Ford Park. Additional actions included adopting a water‑meter fraud policy, joining the Hometown Heroes program, and approving a $16,800 purchase offer for seven lots on Doraland Street.

• Approved training for Sgt. Brian Adams to attend Hostage Negotiator Conference (unanimous)
• Approved training for Tanya Hiltonen to attend UPHRA seminar and city to pay transportation (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Tattoo Studio home‑occupation request on Aug 18 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of four 8‑ft brown plastic picnic tables and pirate ship playground set for Ford Park ($17,553) (unanimous)
• Ended landlord/tenant deposit program and utility shut‑offs; Yeas – Groeneveld, Dixon-Miller, Baldinelli, Flaminio; Nays – Freeman
• Adopted Water Meter Fraud Detection Policy (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Hometown Heroes program and to develop policies (unanimous)
• Approved purchase offer of $16,800 for seven lots on south‑end of Doraland Street (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review contracts and a bond ordinance related to Project #3 for Clean Water State Revolving Fund funding. The body will also consider requests for summer hours at City Hall and the hiring of a hearing officer for dangerous buildings.

• Bond Ordinance #301 for Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Funding for Project #3
• Awarding of Contract A and Contract B for Project #3
• Pay Request #3 and Change Order #1 for Project #2
• Permit request from Todd Dooley for fireworks at Flivver Fest on July 26, 2025
• Request to hire a hearing officer for dangerous buildings

The council adopted Bond Ordinance #301, authorizing the issuance of bonds not to exceed $9,000,000 for Project #3. It also approved a pay request of $853,709.14 for Project #2 and a change order for the same project. Summer operating hours for City Hall were adopted, and the city will advertise for a Hearing Officer position. Additional approvals included a fireworks permit for Flivver Fest and contracts A and B for Project #3.

• Approved Bond Ordinance #301 for up to $9,000,000 bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request #3 for Project #2 in the amount of $853,709.14 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Project #2 (unanimous)
• Approved summer City Hall hours: 7 am‑5 pm Mon‑Thu, 7 am‑Noon Fri (Yeas: Flaminio, Groeneveld, Freeman, Baldinelli; Nays: Dixon‑Miller)
• Approved advertising for Hearing Officer position at $30/hour (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks permit for Flivver Fest (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution awarding Contract A for Project #3 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution awarding Contract B for Project #3 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to consider a request to allow commercial kennels within the B-2 District. The body also reviewed the implementation of livestock ordinance modifications and received updates on Project 2.

• Request to allow Commercial Kennels in B-2 District
• Implementation of livestock ordinance modifications allowing up to 12 female chickens in sufficiently sized lots
• Project 2 update and drainage issues on Saratoga
• Ribbon cutting ceremony for new pavilion at Ford Park

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the April 28, 2025 meeting minutes. They also unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The commission approved and implemented livestock ordinance modifications that increase penalties and permit up to 12 female chickens on qualifying residential lots. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:07 p.m.

• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved livestock ordinance modifications (no vote tally recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several new business items, including a request for funding to replace a fence at Spigarelli Field. The body will also consider a wage resolution and a USDA Rural Development Loan resolution.

• Funding request for replacement of the fence around Spigarelli Field
• Lake Antoine Park Partners request to hold 4th of July Parade in Kingsford
• Wage Resolution #2025/6/16.1
• Resolution #2025/6/16.2 regarding delinquent billings
• U.S.D.A. Rural Development Loan Resolution #2025/6/16.3

The council approved $394,058 in invoices, purchased new public‑safety radios, and adopted FY 2024‑2025 budget amendments. It also approved a DPW copier purchase, contributed $11,500 for Spigarelli Field fencing, and authorized the city to sell two Evergreen Court lots for $9,000 each. Additional actions included adopting a USDA Rural Development loan resolution, permitting the 4th of July parade, and approving other related resolutions.

• Approved invoices payable June 3‑16, 2025 totaling $394,058 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 13 portable radios ($71,050.07) and 2 mobile squad radios ($13,612.60) (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024‑2025 budget amendments for General, Land Development, and Retiree Health Insurance funds (unanimous)
• Approved MiDeal proposal to purchase new DPW copier (yeas: Baldinelli, Flaminio, Groeneveld, Freeman; absent Dixon‑Miller) (motion carried)
• Approved $11,500 city contribution to replace fencing at Spigarelli Field, Lodal Park (unanimous)
• Approved request to hold 4th of July Parade in Kingsford, pending insurance (unanimous)
• Adopted USDA Rural Development Loan Resolution #2025/6/16.3 authorizing loan execution (yeas: Baldinelli, Flaminio, Groeneveld, Freeman) (motion carried)
• Authorized sale of Evergreen Ct lots #136 & #138 for $9,000 each and right of first refusal on lots #137 & #149 (yeas: Baldinelli, Flaminio, Groeneveld, Freeman) (motion carried)

City Council

The City Council will hold a hearing and vote on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Appropriations Act. The meeting also includes a hearing and vote regarding ordinance revisions for livestock and other animals in residential areas.

• Vote on FY2025-2026 Budget Appropriations Act Resolution #2025/6/2.1
• Hearing and vote on Ordinance Revision: Livestock and Other Animals in Residential Areas of the City
• Sons of the American Legion donation request for community fireworks (previous year was $800)
• Project #2 Pay Request #2
• Closed session to discuss land purchase

The council voted unanimously to adopt the FY 2025‑2026 Budget Appropriations Act. It also approved revisions to the Livestock and Other Animals ordinance, increasing fines and setting new animal‑keeping limits. A pay request of $803,055.47 for the FY2024 drinking‑water improvement project was approved, and the city committed up to $30,000 toward a county grant for a non‑motorized biking/walking lane.

• Adopted FY2025‑2026 Budget Appropriations Act (unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Livestock and Other Animals ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request #2 for water project – $803,055.47 (unanimous)
• Approved city contribution up to $30,000 for non‑motorized path grant (unanimous)
• Authorized bids for paving North Riverhills Road and Riverhills Road (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Pivot Point Software field application (unanimous)
• Approved $18,000 per acre land purchase offer (unanimous)
• Approved invoices payable $249,269.03 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025/2026 and known budget amendments for FY 2024/2025. The body will also consider a request to change the city's information technology provider.

• Request to change Information Technology (IT) provider
• Review of FY 2024/2025 budget amendments
• Review of proposed FY 2025/2026 budget

The council unanimously approved the agenda as presented. It then unanimously approved a request to change the city’s IT provider from Guide Star to Timber Ridge Tech Consultants. No other substantive actions were decided; budget items were reviewed but not voted on. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved change of IT provider to Timber Ridge Tech Consultants (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the final project plan for DWSRF Project #4B. Members will also discuss a joint recycling services RFP with Norway and a potential land purchase in a closed session.

• Resolution #2025/5/19.1 to adopt final project plan for DWSRF Project #4B
• Joint RFP with Norway for recycling services
• Request to add Colonial Life as a supplemental insurer for employees
• Park use request for Flivverfest at Lodal Park (July 24th-27th, 2025)
• Closed session regarding a land purchase

The council approved several items, including payment of $259,526.24 in invoices, authorization for Nichols Logging to clear‑cut city timber with proceeds directed to Land Fund 103, and a $12,000‑per‑acre offer to purchase property adjacent to the former Foley Martin’s building. Additional actions included adopting the DWSRF Project #4B plan, approving a joint mandatory recycling RFP, adding Colonial Life as a supplemental insurance option, and permitting FlivverFest at Lodal Park.

• Approved invoices payable May 6‑19, 2025 totaling $259,526.24 (motion carried unanimously)
• Authorized Nichols Logging to clear‑cut city timber and deposit proceeds into Land Fund 103 (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved $12,000 per acre offer to purchase property adjacent to old Foley Martin’s building, city to cover surveying costs (motion carried unanimously)
• Adopted Resolution #2025/5/19.1 to adopt DWSRF Project #4B plan and designate City Manager/Clerk as authorized representative (motion carried)
• Approved joint mandatory recycling services RFP for Kingsford and Norway (motion carried unanimously)
• Added Colonial Life as a supplemental insurer option for city employees (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved park use for FlivverFest at Lodal Park July 24‑27, 2025 pending liability insurance (motion carried unanimously)
• Approved permit for underground electric installation at 813 Walworth St. (motion carried unanimously)

City Council

The Kingsford City Council will introduce a revised ordinance regulating livestock and other animals in residential areas, with a public hearing scheduled for June 2nd, 2025. The council will also hear a presentation from Lake Antoine Park Partners on adding all-inclusive playground equipment, consider a bond issuance resolution for Project #3, open tree bids, and approve a pay request for Project #2. Consent agenda items include the March Public Works and Assessors reports.

• Introduction of revised Ordinance: Livestock and Other Animals in Residential Areas (public hearing June 2)
• Presentation from Lake Antoine Park Partners on all-inclusive playground equipment expansion
• Resolution #2025/5/5.1: Notice of Intent to Issue Bonds for Project #3
• Project #2 Pay Request #1
• Tree Bid Opening

The council approved several items, including scheduling the 2025‑2026 budget hearing for June 2, authorizing up to four hours of city‑hall closure for FBI active‑shooter training, approving a $99,835.50 pay request for Project #2, accepting the low Northbound bid for tree work, setting a public hearing on livestock ordinance revisions for June 2, and adopting Resolution #2025/5/5.1 to seek up to $9 million in bonds for the Ford Addition sewer separation project. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved budget hearing for FY 2025/2026 on June 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved closing city hall up to four hours for FBI ASAPP training (unanimous)
• Approved Pay Request #1 for Project #2, $99,835.50 (unanimous)
• Accepted low bid from Northbound for Sleep Clinic and Woodward Ave tree work (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on revised Livestock and Other Animals ordinance for June 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025/5/5.1 to seek up to $9,000,000 in bonds for sewer project (unanimous)
• Approved invoices totaling $317,910.12 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Kingsford Planning Commission will consider a revised ordinance on livestock and other animals in residential areas, updated to allow chickens based on public input received at a prior hearing. They will also receive an update on Project #2. The remainder of the agenda is procedural, including approval of minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Revised ordinance on livestock and other animals in residential areas to allow chickens
• Project #2 Update

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution to adopt the final project plan for CWSRF Project #2501330 (City Project #4A) and authorize a project representative. They will also consider a mutual aid agreement with the Dickinson County Sheriff's Office and a request for a program ad for the 2025 MHSAA Track and Field Event. The agenda includes approval of minutes, invoices, consent agenda, and reports.

• Resolution #2025.4.21.1 adopting final project plan for CWSRF Project #2501330
• Mutual Aid Agreement with Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office
• Request for program ad for 2025 MHSAA Track and Field Event at Kingsford High School
• Public hearing at 6:45pm on CWSRF project plan
• Approval of March Public Safety and Treasurers Reports

The City Council adopted Resolution #2025.4.21.1 to approve the final project plan for CWSRF Project #2501330. It also approved mutual aid agreements with the Dickinson and Marinette County Sheriff’s Offices and authorized joint bids with Iron Mountain for tree removals at two city sites. Additional routine items such as invoice payments, minutes, agenda, and a program ad were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes for April 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved invoices $267,880.29 for April 8‑21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved joint bids with Iron Mountain for tree removals at Sleep Clinic and Woodward Ave site (unanimous)
• Approved 1/8‑page ad for 2025 MHSAA Track & Field event (unanimous)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office (unanimous)
• Approved mutual aid agreement with Marinette County Sheriff’s Office (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #2025.4.21.1 to adopt final project plan for CWSRF Project #2501330 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold hearings and vote on proposed changes regarding commercial vehicles and livestock in residential areas. The body will also consider a new cleaning services contract for City Hall and right-of-way certification.

• Hearing and vote on commercial vehicles in residential areas
• Hearing and vote on livestock and other animals in residential areas
• New contract for City Hall cleaning services
• Execution of City Right-of-Way Certification
• Setting hearing dates for CWSRF Project #4 and DWSRF Project #4

The council unanimously approved a new service agreement with U.P. Maintenance and Janitorial Services that raises the cleaning rate by about 20% and extends the contract through 2027. It also approved the Right‑of‑Way certificate for the USDA‑RD loan, contributed $2,000 to a youth program, and set hearings for two water‑reclamation projects. Additional actions included approving invoices, authorizing attendance at a regional manager conference, and revising a traffic ordinance section.

• Approved $437,236.89 in invoices (unanimous)
• Contributed $2,000 to IM‑K Community School Summer Youth Program (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to attend Spring U.P. Manager’s Conference May 29‑30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved new cleaning services agreement with U.P. Maintenance, including ~20% rate increase through 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor Pro‑Tem to sign Right‑of‑Way certificate for USDA‑RD loan (unanimous)
• Revised section 38.31 of the traffic and vehicle ordinance (unanimous)
• Set hearing for CWSRF Project #4 on April 21, 2025 at 6:45 pm (unanimous)
• Set hearing for DWSRF Project #4 on May 19, 2025 at 6:45 pm (unanimous)

City Council

The Kingsford Board of Review approved poverty exemptions for two residents and received no taxpayer appeals. The board also heard the assessor's report and adjourned.

• Approved poverty exemption for Katie Hazelwood (301 Cherry Ave) (unanimous)
• Approved poverty exemption for Gretchen Spera (400 Garfield St) (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Board of Review met and approved poverty exemptions for two properties at 301 Cherry Ave and 400 Garfield St. No taxpayer appeals were received. The board also reviewed the assessor's report and adjourned.

• Approved poverty exemption for Katie Hazelwood at 301 Cherry Ave
• Approved poverty exemption for Gretchen Spera at 400 Garfield St
• No taxpayer appeals received
• Board reviewed assessor's report
• Meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm

The Kingsford Board of Review approved poverty exemptions for two residents, Katie Hazelwood (301 Cherry Ave) and Gretchen Spera (400 Garfield St), by unanimous vote. No taxpayer appeals were received during the meeting. The board also heard the assessor's report and adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

• Approved poverty exemption for Katie Hazelwood (301 Cherry Ave) (unanimous)
• Approved poverty exemption for Gretchen Spera (400 Garfield St) (unanimous)

Board of Review

The Kingsford Board of Review met on March 10, 2025, to hear taxpayer appeals. Two property owners appeared with questions but no formal appeals were filed, and no action was taken. The meeting adjourned with no further business.

• Jan Groeneveld of 223 Easton Lane asked assessor questions; no action taken.
• Greg Vanden Busch of 381 Evergreen Court asked questions; written request not received; no action taken.

The City of Kingsford March Board of Review met on March 10, 2025, at 9:00am. Two taxpayer appeals were heard, but no action was taken on either. The board adjourned at 4:00pm.

• Heard appeal from Jan Groeneveld regarding 223 Easton Lane; no action taken.
• Heard appeal from Greg Vanden Busch regarding 381 Evergreen Court; no action taken.
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:00pm.

Board of Review

The Kingsford Board of Review held its organizational meeting, appointing a chair, vice chair, and alternate vice chair. The board discussed Treasury Department Bulletin 15 of 2024 and reviewed the assessment roll. The board voted unanimously to accept the assessment roll as presented.

• Appointment of Groeneveld as Board of Review Chair
• Appointment of Baldinelli as Vice Chair
• Appointment of Flaminio as Alternate Vice Chair
• Discussion of Treasury Department Bulletin 15 of 2024
• Acceptance of the assessment roll

The Kingsford Board of Review held an organizational meeting and unanimously appointed Groeneveld as Chair, Baldinelli as Vice Chair, and Flaminio as Alternate Vice Chair. The board also accepted the assessment roll as presented after reviewing the Treasury Department bulletin and assessment roll. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Appointed Groeneveld as Board of Review Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Baldinelli as Board of Review Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Flaminio as Alternate Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Accepted the assessment roll as presented (unanimous)

Planning Commission

This meeting of the Kingsford Planning Commission focuses on discussions about proposed regulations for commercial vehicles and livestock in residential areas, as well as changes to the Dickinson, Marquette, Fulton, Montclair intersection. The commission will also review minutes from January 27. Public comments on the County Master Plan adoption are scheduled under communications.

• Discussion of commercial vehicles in residential areas
• Discussion of livestock and other animals in residential areas
• Proposed changes for Dickinson, Marquette, Fulton, Montclair intersection
• Public comments on County Master Plan adoption
• Approval of minutes from January 27, 2025 meeting

The Kingsford Planning Commission met on February 24, 2025, and approved the minutes and agenda. They discussed revisions to ordinances on commercial vehicles in residential areas (increasing fines, towing/booting) and livestock/animal rules (correcting an impoundment offense error). No formal decisions were made on these topics. The next meeting was moved to April 28, 2025.

• Approved January 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Moved next meeting to April 28, 2025 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission discussed and voted on updates to city ordinances regarding commercial vehicles and livestock in residential areas. These changes aim to provide law enforcement with better tools to address repeat offenders through progressive fines and vehicle or animal removal.

• Proposal to prohibit commercial vehicles over 26,000lbs in residential areas
• Proposed progressive fines of $100, $200, $500, and $1,000 for commercial vehicle violations
• Proposal to allow towing or booting of commercial vehicles at the offender's expense
• Proposal for progressive fines of $100, $200, $500, and $1,000 for livestock/animal ordinance violations
• Proposal to mandate animal impoundment at the owner's expense for multiple occurrences in one year

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended adding commercial vehicles over 26,000 lbs to the Recreational Vehicle Ordinance, prohibiting them in residential areas with progressive fines and towing/booting options. They also unanimously recommended revising the livestock ordinance to include progressive fines and mandatory impoundment for multiple occurrences in a year. Both items are recommendations for city council action.

• Recommended adding commercial vehicles over 26,000 lbs to Recreational Vehicle Ordinance (unanimous)
• Recommended progressive fines $100/$200/$500/$1000 for commercial vehicle violations (unanimous)
• Recommended allowing officers to tow or boot commercial vehicles at offender's expense (unanimous)
• Recommended revising livestock ordinance with progressive fines $100/$200/$500/$1000 (unanimous)
• Recommended mandatory animal impoundment at owner's expense for multiple occurrences in same year (unanimous)