Alpena public meetings in 2024

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will consider approving a consent agenda with bills totaling $380,226.34, a 2025 poverty exemption, and opting out of a state pension act. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a zoning ordinance and a request to renew a city insurance policy.

• Authorize warrants for $380,226.34
• Adopt 2025 Poverty Exemption (Resolution 2024-12)
• Opt out of Michigan Public Act 152 for 2025
• Renew property and liability insurance for $156,844
• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance repeal and replace

The Alpena City Council voted 3-2 to repeal and replace the city's zoning ordinance and amend the zoning map to Waterfront District for all DPI properties currently zoned I-2. The council also approved several other items, including a marina shop lease renewal, a septage receiving facility change, and the purchase of 24 portable radios. The meeting included a closed session to discuss water and sewer litigation, but no action was taken on that matter in open session.

• Repealed and replaced zoning ordinance, amended zoning map to Waterfront District for DPI properties (3-2)
• Approved consent agenda including $380,226.34 in bills, 2025 Poverty Exemption, opt-out of PA 152, budget amendments, insurance renewal, and 2025 meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved Marina Shop lease renewal with All Marine and Storage LLC through June 30, 2025 (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Accepted plan to cease receiving septage effective July 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 24 portable 800 MHz radios for $107,011.45 from Grand Traverse Mobile Communications (5-0)
• Removed mayoral reappointment of AlDean Moe and Dennis Schultz to Local Officers Compensation Committee from consent agenda (5-0)
• Added Municipal Council Meeting Schedule for 2025 to consent agenda (5-0)
• Changed item 15 to discuss water and sewer litigation and added item 16 for potential action (5-0)

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will conduct a public hearing on creating a Corridor Improvement Authority and District for US‑23 North, including a report and public comment period. The council will also consider a consent agenda authorizing $1,664,589.78 in bills and several cemetery deed transactions. Additional agenda items include a second reading of the Zoning Ordinance repeal and replace, a county ambulance agreement, and a closed‑session discussion of a water and sewer litigation update.

• Public hearing on establishing a Corridor Improvement Authority and District for US‑23 North
• Consent agenda authorizing bills totaling $1,664,589.78
• Approval of cemetery deeds No. 0315 ($750) and No. 0316 ($750) for burial lots
• Second reading of the Zoning Ordinance repeal and replace
• Closed‑session discussion of a water and sewer litigation update

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will discuss and decide on four items in new business: changes to city employee medical insurance for 2025, revisions to the ambulance fee schedule, a proposal to clean and repair the water production plant intake, and replacement of a raw effluent pump. The meeting also includes a first reading of a zoning ordinance repeal and replace, and routine public comment and announcements.

• Medical insurance changes for 2025 – presented by Human Resources Director Kathy Himes
• Ambulance fee schedule revisions – presented by Fire Chief Rob Edmonds
• Water production plant intake cleaning and repairs proposal – presented by City Engineer Stephen Shultz
• Raw effluent pump replacement – presented by City Engineer Stephen Shultz
• First reading of Zoning Ordinance repeal and replace – presented by City Attorney Bill Pfeifer

Alpena City Council

The Council will consider accepting a $160,000 federal grant for tree inventory and planting. Additionally, the agenda includes a request to transfer $890,000 from the ARPA Fund to cover BayView restroom and City Hall window projects.

• $160,000 Inflation Reduction Act Urban and Community Forestry Grant
• $890,000 budget amendment for BayView restrooms ($700,000) and City Hall windows ($190,000)
• Resolution 2024-11 to reschedule the US-23 North Corridor Improvement Authority public hearing to December 4, 2024
• $913,655.25 in approved bills
• Annual Delegation of School Plan Review and Inspection Authority for Immanuel Lutheran School

The City Council approved a budget amendment to move $890,000 from the ARPA Fund to the General Fund for infrastructure projects. The council also accepted a $160,000 urban forestry grant and approved over $919,000 in bills.

• Transferred $890,000 from ARPA Fund to General Fund for BayView restrooms ($700,000) and City Hall windows ($190,000) (5-0)
• Accepted $160,000 IRA Urban Forestry Grant (5-0)
• Approved bills to be allowed totaling $919,925.83 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-11 changing the US-23 North Corridor Improvement Authority public hearing date to December 4, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Annual Delegation of School Plan Review and Inspection Authority for Immanuel Lutheran School (5-0)
• Approved transfer of Wex fuel card account to Enterprise (5-0)

Alpena City Council

The City Council will discuss the creation of a Corridor Improvement District for US 23 North and review several infrastructure projects. The body is also deciding on a Veolia contract extension and a financial allocation for Clean Up/Electronics Day.

• Bills to be allowed in the amount of $1,364,970.95
• Resolution no. 2024-10: Intent to Create a Corridor Improvement District for US 23 North
• Fire hydrant and water valve replacement projects
• Bayview restroom and pavilion project
• Mayoral reappointment of Clayton VanWagoner and Ashley Wilmot-Peterson to the Planning Commission

The Alpena City Council approved a resolution of intent to create a Corridor Improvement Authority for US-23 North, set a public hearing for November 18, 2024, and authorized notices to taxing jurisdictions. It also approved a Veolia contract extension through June 30, 2032, and awarded contracts for fire hydrant replacement ($104,657), water valve replacement ($38,812.58), and the Bayview Restroom and Pavilion project ($802,200). All votes were 5-0. The council also approved a $25,000 fireworks display agreement, a $7,500 funding request for a Clean Up and Electronics Day, and a $27,000 budget amendment for the ClearGov platform.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-10 to create a Corridor Improvement Authority and set public hearing for Nov 18, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Veolia contract extension through June 30, 2032 (5-0)
• Awarded 2024 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project to Bedrock Contracting & Excavating for $104,657 (5-0)
• Awarded 2024 Water Valve Replacement Project to Bedrock Contracting & Excavating for $38,812.58 (5-0)
• Awarded Bayview Restroom and Pavilion Project to Meridian Contracting for $802,200 (5-0)
• Approved fireworks display agreement with Small Town Saturday Night Fireworks for $25,000 (5-0)
• Approved $7,500 funding for Clean Up and Electronics Day on May 3, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved $27,000 budget amendment for ClearGov platform and 2-year agreement (5-0)

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes authorizing $411,273.98 in bills, renewing a $44,400 contract with Straley Lamp & Kraenzlein P.C. for FY 2024/25, approving a noise‑ordinance variance for Joe’s Bar, and approving several cemetery deed purchases. Additional items include a recommendation for a Class C liquor license for Clem’s Bait and Tackle LLC and a mayoral appointment to the Downtown Development Authority. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, agenda modifications, a public hearing, and public comments.

• Authorize $411,273.98 in bills (Mayor Johnson and Clerk Soik to sign warrant)
• Renew contract with Straley Lamp & Kraenzlein P.C. for $44,400 for FY 2024/25
• Approve noise ordinance variance for Denise French at Joe’s Bar (Oct 12, 10 p.m.–1 a.m.)
• Approve cemetery deeds for multiple parcels (e.g., block 41 lot 239 for $750; block 42 lots 186‑188 for $2,250)
• Recommend approval of Class C liquor license for Clem’s Bait and Tackle LLC at 304 N. Ninth Avenue

Alpena City Council

The City Council will consider a lease agreement for the Sunrise Side Co-op Market and funding for a Little Red Lighthouse architectural study. The body will also review a proposal from Mac Consulting Service and authorize the purchase of turnout gear.

• Bills to be allowed in the amount of $206,714.98
• Mayoral reappointment of Cristi Johnson and Michael Mahler to the Downtown Development Authority
• Sunrise Side Co-op Market lease agreement
• Funding for Little Red Lighthouse architectural study
• Turnout gear purchase authorization

The Alpena City Council approved a lease agreement with Sunrise Side Co-op Market as modified, after a motion to postpone it failed. They also approved a $16,520 agreement with Mac Consulting Service LLC for Corridor Improvement Authority establishment and a development/TIF plan, with a 50/50 cost split. Other actions included approving $206,714.98 in bills, reappointing two members to the Downtown Development Authority, authorizing purchase of 29 sets of turnout gear for $4,198.16 each, and approving $6,800 for a historical survey of Little Red Lighthouse. The council also proclaimed October 2024 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

• Approved agenda 4-0 (1 absent)
• Approved minutes of September 3, 2024
• Approved consent agenda including $206,714.98 in bills and DDA reappointments 4-0
• Approved Mac Consulting Service LLC agreement for CIA/TIF plan not to exceed $16,520 (4-0)
• Approved budget amendment for $16,520 expense and $8,260 revenue for CIA work (4-0)
• Authorized purchase of 29 sets of turnout gear at $4,198.16 each (4-0)
• Approved Sunrise Side Co-op Market lease agreement as modified (4-0); postponement failed 0-4
• Approved $6,800 for Little Red Lighthouse historical survey and maintenance recommendations (4-0)

Regular Meeting (Adjusted for Labor Day)

The Alpena City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approving $639,437.82 in bills, several cemetery deed transactions, a noise‑variance for Joe’s Bar, and multiple budget amendment carry‑overs totaling several million dollars for water, sewer, streets, and other departments. The council will also appoint Robert Bruning to the Zoning Board of Appeals and four members to the Planning Commission. New business includes an ambulance purchase request and discussions of MDOT contracts and road projects.

• Approve bills to be allowed in the amount of $639,437.82
• Approve cemetery deeds for blocks 40 and 42 totaling $5,215
• Approve noise‑ordinance variance for Joe’s Bar to operate until 1 a.m. on Sep 21 2024
• Approve budget carry‑overs including $1,584,900 for the Water Fund and $573,000 for the Major Streets Fund
• Appoint Robert Bruning to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three‑year term

The Alpena City Council approved several contracts and appointments. The most consequential decision was awarding the 2024 Long Rapids Road Resurfacing Project to Bolen Asphalt Paving for $601,129.60. The council also approved the purchase of land for The Gardens at Alpena, authorized a new ambulance purchase, and approved a liquor license application for Mammoth Distilling.

• Approved $601,129.60 Long Rapids Road resurfacing contract to Bolen Asphalt Paving (5-0)
• Approved purchase agreement with Allison Financial Ltd, LLC for two 5-acre parcels for The Gardens at Alpena (5-0)
• Authorized ambulance purchase up to $400,000 with Stryker Power Load and radio system (5-0)
• Approved MDOT maintenance contract 2024-0263 for 2024-2029 (5-0)
• Awarded $59,250 trunkline repairs project to Everett Goodrich Trucking (5-0)
• Awarded $18,800 trunkline tree removal project to A-1 Tree Service (5-0)
• Approved Mammoth Distilling off-premise tasting room license application for 109 N. Second Ave (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $639,437.82 in bills and multiple budget amendments (5-0)

Alpena City Council

The City Council will consider approving $1,080,577.30 in bills and a $23,600 budget amendment for fire engine repairs. The body will also discuss bids for City Hall window replacement and snowplow truck replacement.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,080,577.30
• Budget amendment of $23,600 for emergency fire engine repair
• Tax Rate Request amendment to include Dial-A-Ride millage passed August 6, 2024
• Bids for 2024 City Hall window replacement and snowplow truck replacement
• Reappointment of Clair Kostelic to the Zoning Board of Appeals

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes authorizing $1,308,506.16 in bills to be allowed. It will also vote on budget amendments to carry over $48,900 for police vehicle upgrades and $28,154 for fire turnout‑gear replacement, and to add $75,000 for the BS&A IT project. New business items include approval of the Sunrise Side Co‑op Market event and discussion of a City Hall window‑replacement bid.

• Bills to be allowed: $1,308,506.16 (Consent Agenda)
• Budget amendment: carry over $48,900 for three police vehicle upgrades
• Budget amendment: carry over $28,154 for firefighters’ turnout‑gear replacement
• Budget amendment: increase expense accounts by $75,000 for the BS&A IT project
• New Business: Sunrise Side Co‑op Market event approval

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 15, 2024, at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. The meeting includes a public hearing, consent agenda approvals including $1,428,944.41 in bills, presentations on the Huron Humane Society and retirement recognition, and announcements about upcoming elections and deadlines.

• Approves $1,428,944.41 in bills and warrants
• Public hearing scheduled
• Semi-annual Huron Humane Society report presented
• Retirement recognition for Captain Tim Slosser
• Election deadlines and early voting details announced

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will consider service agreements for several local organizations. The council is also scheduled to discuss the reimagined Thunder Bay River Center and marina winter storage services. A closed session will address updates on water and sewer litigation.

• Amendment to fireworks contract with Wolverine Fireworks Display, Inc.
• Service agreements for Target Alpena Development Corporation, Thunder Bay Arts Council, and Huron Humane Society
• Discussion regarding the reimagined Thunder Bay River Center
• Discussion on FY24/25 travel lift operator and winter storage services
• Approval of cemetery deed for block 41, lot 225 ($745)

Alpena City Council

The Council will consider adopting the fiscal year 2025 budget and related appropriations resolutions. Members will also review a recommendation for FY25 water and sewer rates. Additionally, the council will discuss a proposal for 2024 fixed dock installations.

• Adoption of fiscal year 2025 budget and appropriations resolutions
• Recommendation for FY25 water and sewer rates
• Proposal for 2024 fixed dock installation
• Noise ordinance variance request for Joe’s Bar on July 13, 2024
• Approval of bills totaling $885,504.61

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will consider budget amendments to fund fire apparatus and the Hemlock Lane extension. The agenda also includes a noise variance request for Joe’s Bar and potential settlement of pending litigation.

• Budget transfer of $267,913 to the Equipment Fund for fire apparatus purchase
• Budget transfer of $65,748 to the Local Streets Fund for Hemlock Lane extension
• Noise ordinance variance request for Joe’s Bar on June 29, 2024
• Fund transfer to Alpena County Land Bank Authority for Bedford Street blight elimination
• Possible action on settlement of Michael Tweh and Uncle Mike’s Chicken, LLC v Food Carts Manufacturing, Inc., et al.

Alpena City Council

The council will conduct a public hearing regarding the preliminary FY25 City Budget. The agenda also includes consideration of marina fuel bids, ambulance fee revisions, and noise ordinance variance requests.

• Public hearing for Preliminary FY25 City Budget
• Alpena Marina gas and fuel bid recommendation
• Ambulance fee schedule revisions
• MOU for Alpena County Land Bank Blight Elimination Program Grant
• Noise ordinance variance requests for Joe’s Bar, Michigan Brown Trout Festival, and Outdoor Mexican Fiesta

Alpena City Council

The Council will conduct a second reading of an ordinance to amend the city's zoning map. Members will also receive a presentation on the preliminary fiscal year 2024-25 budget. Other discussions include marina equipment requests and potential infrastructure improvements.

• Second reading of Ordinance no. 24-503 to amend the City Zoning Map
• Presentation of the fiscal year 2024-25 preliminary budget
• Request for permanent alleyway closure between 2nd and 3rd Avenues
• Marina pumpout purchase request
• Approval of bills totaling $414,161.61

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will discuss several requests regarding local services and infrastructure. The agenda includes a Dial-A-Ride millage request, an ambulance purchase authorization, and zoning map amendments. The council will also establish the public hearing date for the 2025 fiscal year budget.

• Dial-A-Ride Millage Request
• Ambulance Purchase Authorization Request
• Ordinance no. 24-503 Zoning Map amendment
• 2024 North Second Avenue Reconstruction
• FY 2025 budget public hearing date

Alpena City Council

The council will consider $268,300.08 in bills and several board appointments. Discussion items include a budget request from the Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary and a cardiac monitor service agreement. Members will also meet in closed session regarding sewer and water litigation updates.

• Approval of $268,300.08 in bills
• Cardiac Monitor and Power Cot Service Agreement
• NMMMA 2024 funding request for Clean-Up Day and Electronics Day
• Alpena Wildlife Sanctuary budget request
• Appointments to Brownfield Redevelopment and Harbor Advisory Committee

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will consider an amendment to the city's policy regarding the care of public trees. The agenda also includes a budget request from the Thunder Bay Arts Council and a closed session for an update on sewer and water litigation.

• Contract with Northern Consultants of Hancock for grant administrative services up to $29,680
• Proposed amendment to Council Policy Statement no. 8 regarding public trees
• Budget request from Thunder Bay Arts Council
• Approval of cemetery deed for block 43, lot 105 and 106 in the amount of $1,490
• Update on sewer and water litigation

Alpena City Council

The council will review second readings for ordinances amending the city zoning map and retirement system options. Members will also discuss potential settlements regarding KAH V LLC litigation and structural repairs for Woodward Trailhead restrooms. Additionally, the council will address requests for fire department equipment funding.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 24-500 and 24-501 to amend the City Zoning Map
• Possible action on settlement with KAH V LLC v City of Alpena
• Approval of Electrical Inspection Services contract with Andrew Roznowski
• Discussion of Woodward Trailhead restroom structural repairs
• Request for funds to purchase replacement fire apparatuses

CIP Special Meeting

The Alpena City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting to review a presentation regarding the 2025-2030 Draft Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes a period for public comment.

• Presentation of 2025-2030 Draft Capital Improvement Plan

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will review first readings of two ordinances to amend the city zoning map and one ordinance regarding retirement system allowance options. The council will also discuss updates on several pending litigations during a closed session.

• First reading of Ordinances No. 24-500 and No. 24-501 to amend the City of Alpena Zoning Map
• First reading of Ordinance No. 24-502 regarding retirement system allowance options
• Approval of bills totaling $538,875.67
• Approval of Americans with Disabilities Act contract with Disability Network Northern Michigan
• Reappointment of Keith Wallace as Assistant City Attorney for a two-year term

Alpena City Council

The Council will consider several items including a budget amendment for fire insurance and bid recommendations for asphalt and concrete programs. The agenda also features a presentation on the Alpena Public Schools operating millage renewal proposal.

• Budget amendment of $13,117 for unbudgeted fire insurance withholding
• Noise ordinance variance request from Alpena Blues Coalition for June 15, 2024
• Metro Act Right of Way Permit Extension for KEPS Technologies
• Bid recommendation for Hot Mixed Asphalt Patching Program
• Bid recommendation for 2024 City Concrete Program

Regular Meeting (Adjusted for Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

The Alpena City Council will meet to vote on candidates to fill a mayoral vacancy and review statements from candidates for a councilmember vacancy. The agenda also includes reviewing bids for dumpster and portable toilet services and approving the annual financial report.

• Selection of candidate to fill Mayoral vacancy for the term ending December 31, 2024
• Review of statements from candidates for Councilmember vacancy: Kevin R. Ginter, Erinn R. Kane, Christopher D. Moses, and Ashley M. Peterson
• Bid recommendations for Dumpster Service and Portable Toilet Rental and Service Contract
• Approval of Cemetery Deed No. 0295 for $745
• Presentation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2023

Regular Meeting (Adjusted for New Year's Day)

The Alpena City Council will consider an amendment to the ambulance service agreement with Alpena County. The agenda also includes selecting a candidate for a mayoral vacancy and discussing pump replacements.

• Ambulance Service Agreement Amendment 1 with Alpena County
• Selection of candidate to fill Mayoral vacancy for term ending December 31, 2024
• Digester Grind Pump Replacement
• Raw Influent Pump Replacement
• Approval of bills totaling $270,388.01