Kingsford, Michigan
Recent meetings
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
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)
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
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)