Alpena, Michigan

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes $675,168.59 in bills and several cemetery deed purchases for burial lots. The council will also recommend approval of a Class C liquor license for The Tackle Box Tavern at 304 North Ninth Avenue. In new business, the council will discuss modifications to the water production plant filter to waste piping. Additional items include a public hearing, presentations, and announcements.

• Approve bills totaling $675,168.59 (Consent Agenda)
• Approve cemetery deeds: deed no. 0348 for $1,560; deeds 0350, 0351, 0352 each for $780
• Recommend approval of Class C liquor license for The Tackle Box Tavern, 304 North Ninth Avenue
• Discuss water production plant filter to waste piping modifications (New Business)
• Authorize Mayor Johnson to sign the summer 2026 tax roll warrant

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will consider a public hearing and public comments before moving to a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes authorizing $937,913.84 in bills, two cemetery deed purchases for $755 each, and signing the summer 2026 tax roll warrant. The Council will also approve a School Liaison Officer agreement with Alpena Public Schools and consider recognizing Heroes of Alpena as a nonprofit for charitable gaming licenses. Announcements will cover vacant board positions and upcoming election filing deadlines.

• Bills to be allowed in the amount of $937,913.84
• Cemetery deed no. 0346 for $755 (block 41, lot 141)
• Cemetery deed no. 0347 for $755 (block 40, lot 191)
• Authorize Mayor Johnson to sign the summer 2026 tax roll Supervisor’s Warrant
• Approve the School Liaison Officer Agreement with Alpena Public Schools

Alpena City Council

The City Council approved a major infrastructure contract for Taylor Street and updated its capital asset management policy. The body also processed several consent items, including a noise ordinance variance and budget amendments.

• Awarded Taylor Street Infrastructure Upgrades to MacArthur Construction for $1,526,867.43
• Approved $602,437.76 in bills
• Increased capitalization threshold from $5,000 to $10,000 in Policy Statement no. 59
• Approved noise ordinance variance for Joe’s Bar at 1300 Ford Avenue
• Proposed service agreements for Huron Humane Society ($30,000) and Thunder Bay Arts Council ($5,000)

The council approved a series of consent agenda items, including bills totaling $310,424.98 and cemetery deeds. It also approved service agreements with the Huron Humane Society ($30,000) and Thunder Bay Arts Council ($5,000). Major contracts were awarded, such as the $144,165 City Concrete Program contract to Bedrock Contracting and a $373,818 renewal with Calgon Carbon. All motions passed unanimously (4-0) with one member absent.

• Approved consent agenda items including $310,424.98 bills and cemetery deeds (4-0)
• Approved $30,000 service agreement with Huron Humane Society (4-0)
• Approved $5,000 service agreement with Thunder Bay Arts Council (4-0)
• Approved $28,875 attorney billing for water and sewer litigation (4-0)
• Awarded City Concrete Program contract to Bedrock Contracting for $144,165 (4-0)
• Set property owner sidewalk rate at $7.44 per square foot (4-0)
• Approved Bay View Restroom Project change order $47,500 (4-0)
• Approved Calgon Carbon contract renewal $373,818 (4-0)

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes authorizing $602,437.76 in bills, a noise‑ordinance variance for Joe’s Bar at 1300 Ford Avenue, a $1,015 increase to the Assessor Department printing expense, two cemetery deed purchases of $755 each, and a tax‑collection agreement with Alpena Public Schools. Additional agenda items include a presentation on brownfield opportunities, announcements of community events and board vacancies, and new business on Taylor Street infrastructure upgrades. The meeting will close with a closed‑session discussion of labor‑union negotiations for Public Works and Police departments.

• Authorize bills totaling $602,437.76 and sign the warrant (Consent A)
• Approve noise‑ordinance variance for Joe’s Bar, 1300 Ford Avenue, to allow operation until 1 a.m. on June 7, 2026 (Consent B)
• Increase the General Fund printing and publishing expense for the Assessor Department by $1,015 (Consent C)
• Approve cemetery deed No. 0342 to Jennifer Burns ($755) and deed No. 0343 to William Lee Calkins ($755) for burial lots (Consents D & E)
• Authorize Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director Anna Soik to negotiate a property‑tax collection agreement with Alpena Public Schools (Consent F)

The council approved a $1,526,867.43 contract with MacArthur Construction for Taylor Street infrastructure upgrades. It also raised the capital asset capitalization threshold to $10,000 and approved a charitable gaming license for the Alpena Streamline Club. Additional actions included authorizing $602,437.76 in bills, a noise‑variance for Joe’s Bar, cemetery deed purchases, a property‑tax collection agreement with Alpena Public Schools, and the 2026 tax rate request. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0) with one councilmember absent.

• Modified agenda to add charitable gaming license approval (4-0)
• Approved $602,437.76 in bills (4-0)
• Approved noise‑variance for Joe’s Bar (4-0)
• Updated capital asset threshold to $10,000 (4-0)
• Awarded $1,526,867.43 Taylor Street infrastructure contract to MacArthur Construction (4-0)
• Approved charitable gaming license for Alpena Streamline Club (4-0)
• Authorized clerk to negotiate property‑tax collection agreement with Alpena Public Schools (4-0)
• Approved 2026 tax rate request (4-0)

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will vote to adopt the fiscal year 2027 budget resolution (no. 2026-04) and the FY2027 appropriations resolution (no. 2026-05), and to adopt the amended FY2026 budget. The meeting also includes bid recommendations for the 2026 Hot Mixed Asphalt Patching Program and for the Alpena Marina gas and fuel contract. Consent agenda items such as $379,577.10 in bills and a $1,510 cemetery deed will be approved.

• Adopt FY2027 budget resolution no. 2026-04
• Adopt FY2027 appropriations resolution no. 2026-05
• Adopt amended FY2026 budget
• Consider 2026 Hot Mixed Asphalt Patching Program bid recommendation
• Consider Alpena Marina gas and fuel bid recommendation

The council adopted the FY 2026‑27 budget, including administrative salaries, fringe benefits, and a revised fee schedule (Resolution 2026‑04). It also adopted Resolution 2026‑05, the amended FY 2026 budget, and approved the third‑quarter financial report. Additional actions included approving a $2,800 community‑event allocation, awarding the hot‑mixed asphalt contract to Prime Results, LLC for $96,480, and selecting Blarney Castle for marina fuel deliveries, all with unanimous 5‑0 votes.

• Adopt FY 2026‑27 budget, salaries, fringe benefits, and fee schedule (Resolution 2026‑04) – approved 5‑0
• Adopt Resolution 2026‑05 – approved 5‑0
• Adopt amended FY 2026 budget – approved 5‑0
• Approve up to $2,800 for Alpena Sestercentennial Community Celebration – approved 5‑0
• Award 2026 Hot Mixed Asphalt Patching Contract to Prime Results, LLC for $96,480 – approved 5‑0
• Accept bid from Blarney Castle for marina recreational gasoline and diesel fuel – approved 5‑0
• Approve consent agenda items: $379,577.10 bills and $1,510 cemetery deed – approved 5‑0
• Approve third‑quarter FY 2026 financial report – approved 5‑0

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will conduct a public hearing on the preliminary FY27 city budget, with a report from Finance Director Anna Soik. The council will also consider a consent agenda that includes approving bills totaling $821,681.16, a lease for a New Holland Boomer 55 at $200 per month, a cemetery deed purchase for $2,265, and a request to recognize a nonprofit for a charitable gaming license. Additional agenda items announce vacancies on the Wildlife Sanctuary Board and Planning Commission.

• Public hearing on the Preliminary FY27 City Budget (report by Finance Director Anna Soik)
• Consent agenda approval of bills totaling $821,681.16
• Lease agreement with Don’s Tractor & Equipment Sales for a New Holland Boomer 55 at $200 per month, May 1 – Nov 1 2026
• Cemetery deed purchase (Deed No. 0340) for block 40, lots 86‑88 at $2,265
• Recognition request for Northeast Michigan TNR as a nonprofit to obtain a charitable gaming license

The council accepted the agenda unanimously and approved a consent agenda covering $821,681.16 in bills, a lease for a New Holland Boomer 55 tractor, a cemetery deed, the 2025 Park Family Foundation accounting, and recognition of a local nonprofit, all by a 5‑0 vote. A public hearing was held on the FY27 preliminary budget, with approval slated for the May 18 meeting. Mayor Johnson proclaimed May 11‑16 as National Police Week.

• Approved agenda as printed (5-0)
• Approved $821,681.16 in bills (5-0)
• Approved lease for New Holland Boomer 55 tractor ($200/month) (5-0)
• Approved cemetery deed for block 40, lots 86-88 ($2,265) (5-0)
• Approved filing of 2025 Park Family Foundation accounting (5-0)
• Approved recognition of Northeast Michigan TNR nonprofit request (5-0)
• Proclaimed May 11‑16, 2026 as National Police Week
• Adjourned meeting at 6:25 p.m.

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council meeting will address a public hearing, approve a consent agenda that includes $422,090.33 in bills, and discuss several appointments and program updates. Council members will take a second reading of Ordinance 25-514 to amend Chapter 10 (Animals) and will review proposed water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2026/27. The meeting also includes budget presentation, employee recognitions, and community announcements.

• Consent agenda authorizes $422,090.33 in bills to be signed by Mayor Johnson and Clerk Soik
• Reappointment of Bailey Barr to the Recreation Advisory Board for a three‑year term
• Approval of revised Memorandum of Understanding with the Alpena County Land Bank for the Round 3 Blight Elimination Program Grant
• Second reading of Ordinance 25-514 amending Chapter 10 (Animals)
• Discussion of water and sewer rates for FY26/27 presented by City Engineer Stephen Shultz

The council voted to adopt the FY27 water and sewer rates, raising water charges by 3% and sewer charges by 7%. It also approved a consent agenda that includes $422,090.33 in bills and reappointed Bailey Barr to the Recreation Advisory Board. Additionally, Ordinance 25-514 amending Chapter 10 Animals was approved.

• Approved agenda as printed (5-0)
• Modified public‑comment time to 3 minutes for this meeting (5-0)
• Approved consent‑agenda bills totaling $422,090.33 (5-0)
• Reappointed Bailey Barr to the Recreation Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 25-514 amending Chapter 10 Animals (4-1)
• Adopted FY27 water rate increase of 3% and sewer rate increase of 7% (5-0)

Alpena City Council

The City Council will review a consent agenda including bill payments and several official reappointments. The meeting will also feature presentations on a beach cleanup station and the 'Bird City' designation.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,555,571.23
• Proposed public hearing date of May 04, 2026, for the fiscal year 2027 budget
• Reappointment of Anna Soik as Clerk/Treasurer/Finance Director and William Pfeifer as City Attorney
• Discussion on odor control improvements at the Water Recycling Plant
• Review of an agreement with American Cruise Lines, Inc.

The Alpena City Council approved a consent agenda that included $1,555,571.23 in bills, several appointments, a budget‑hearing resolution, and an ordinance amendment. It also authorized purchase orders for odor‑control work, a fee agreement with American Cruise Lines, and increased election workers’ wages. Additional actions approved beach cleanup stations, a Bird City resolution, and renewal of the County 911 surcharge.

• Approved consent agenda items – $1,555,571.23 bills, appointments, budget hearing resolution, ordinance amendment (5‑0)
• Authorized $353,117.08 purchase order for Evoqua odor‑control proposal (5‑0)
• Authorized $77,799.10 purchase order for Tempest Enterprises quote (5‑0)
• Approved $2,150 fee plus costs for American Cruise Lines agreement (5‑0)
• Increased election workers’ hourly wages to $17, $15, and $14 (5‑0)
• Approved self‑serve beach cleanup stations at Starlight and Mich‑e‑ke‑wis (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution establishing Alpena as a Bird City (5‑0)
• Renewed County 911 surcharge presentation (5‑0)

Rescheduled Meeting - (Adjusted for City Hall Closure on 03-16-2026)

The City of Alpena rescheduled its regular council meeting to March 19, 2026, due to a closure on March 16. The agenda includes a public hearing, consent items, and reports on the Wildlife Sanctuary Board and TEAM School Liaison Officer Program. The meeting will also address a proposed moratorium on short-term rentals and a possible action on the City Manager's contract.

• Approval of bills totaling $252,636.89
• Reappointment of Julie Krajniak to Retirement Board
• Public hearing on short-term rental moratorium
• Performance evaluation of City Manager
• Possible action on City Manager contract

The Alpena City Council approved the agenda and a series of consent items, including $252,636.89 in bills, a board reappointment, and a Fourth of July parade flyover. It adopted Ordinance 26-517 establishing a temporary moratorium on new short‑term rentals, approved compensation adjustments for elected officials, renewed a performance locker agreement, and accepted a new City Manager contract with a $125,000 salary. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved $252,636.89 bills (5-0)
• Reappointed Julie Krajniak to Retirement Board (5-0)
• Approved Fourth of July Parade Flyover (5-0)
• Adopted short-term rental moratorium ordinance (5-0)
• Approved T.E.A.M. Program Board Rep appointments (5-0)
• Approved compensation increases for Mayor and Councilmembers (5-0)
• Renewed Performance Locker agreement for five years (5-0)
• Accepted City Manager contract with $125,000 salary (5-0)

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance No. 26-517, which would temporarily halt registration and start‑up of new short‑term rental units. The council will also vote on a consent agenda that includes authorizing $252,636.89 in bills, reappointing Julie Krajniak to the Retirement Board, and approving a Fourth of July Parade flyover. Additional items include a lease for a performance locker at Duck Park and possible action on the City Manager’s contract.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 26-517 – temporary moratorium on new short‑term rentals
• Consent agenda: authorize $252,636.89 in bills (Mayor Johnson and Clerk Soik to sign)
• Reappointment of Julie Krajniak to the Retirement Board (two‑year term)
• Approval of Fourth of July Parade Flyover on July 4, 2026, requested by HPC Credit Union
• Performance Locker lease at Duck Park (presented by Kevin Fisher, Harbormaster/Parks Coordinator)

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes $595,217.58 in bills, an investment with HPC Credit Union, a $2,400 budget amendment for the Marina Fund, and a $2,800 fitness‑equipment donation. Council members will hear the first reading of Ordinance No. 26-517, which would temporarily halt registration of new short‑term rental units. Additional items include board appointments, a public hearing, and a bid for bagged lawn and leaf pickup.

• Bills to be allowed in the amount of $595,217.58 (Consent Agenda)
• Approval to invest city funds with HPC Credit Union
• Budget amendment to increase Marina Fund supplies expense by $2,400
• Acceptance of fitness equipment donation valued at $2,800 for the Public Safety Facility
• First reading of Ordinance No. 26-517 proposing a temporary moratorium on new short‑term rentals

The Alpena City Council approved the agenda, minutes, and a consent agenda that included several financial authorizations, a donation acceptance, and board appointments. It also approved reimbursement for the Memorial Day Parade, moved the August 17 council meeting to August 24, and awarded a three‑year bagged lawn and leaf pickup contract to H&D Services LLC.

• Approved $595,217.58 bills, $2,400 Marina Fund amendment, and HPC Credit Union investment (5-0)
• Accepted $2,800 fitness equipment donation for the Public Safety Facility (5-0)
• Appointed John (Jeff) Johnston to the Recreation Advisory Board (5-0)
• Reappointed Rachel Smolinski and Anna Soik to the Building Authority (5-0)
• Approved up to $250 reimbursement to the Alpena Veterans Council for Memorial Day Parade insurance (5-0)
• Rescheduled the regular council meeting from August 17, 2026 to August 24, 2026 (5-0)
• Awarded the bagged lawn and leaf material pickup contract to H&D Services LLC for $36,000 per year (5-0)

Special Meeting - CIP

The council approved the meeting agenda by a 3‑0 vote, with two members absent. It then adopted the 2027‑2032 Capital Improvement Plan, adding a future road project on Johnson Street and removing project no. 112 (capital preventative maintenance for the Major Street Fund). Both motions passed 3‑0, with the same two members absent.

• Approved agenda (3-0, 2 absent)
• Adopted 2027‑2032 Capital Improvement Plan, added Johnson Street road project and removed project no. 112 (3-0, 2 absent)

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will consider and vote on the regular agenda items, including approval of the February 2 minutes and a public hearing. The consent agenda includes authorizing $903,733.45 in bills for the mayor and clerk to sign and a $3,787.68 change order for the 2026 Rugs for City Facilities Project. Board vacancies and a reappointment to the Wildlife Sanctuary Board will be announced, and Ordinance 25-514 will receive a second reading.

• Authorize $903,733.45 in bills, permitting Mayor Johnson and Clerk Soik to sign the warrant
• Approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2026 Rugs for City Facilities Project – $3,787.68
• Reappoint Lucille Bray to the Wildlife Sanctuary Board for a three‑year term
• Second reading of Ordinance 25‑514 amending Chapter 10 (Animals)
• Public hearing (agenda item without further detail)

The council accepted the agenda and approved the previous meeting minutes. It approved a consent agenda that includes $903,733.45 in bills and a $3,787.68 change order for the Rugs for City Facilities Project. The council postponed Ordinance No. 25-514 (animal chapter amendment) until the April 20, 2026 meeting. The session was adjourned at 6:14 p.m.

• Accepted agenda as printed (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Feb 02, 2026 meeting (5-0)
• Approved bills totaling $903,733.45 and authorized Mayor Johnson and Clerk Soik to sign warrant (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Rugs for City Facilities Project, $3,787.68 (5-0)
• Postponed Ordinance No. 25-514 (animal chapter amendment) to Apr 20, 2026 (5-0)
• Adjourned council meeting (5-0)

Alpena City Council

The City Council will consider a contract with Huron Pines for Downtown Green Stormwater Infrastructure and a resolution to establish a commission for the Alpena Community Sestercentennial celebration. The body will also review semi-annual reports from Target Alpena and the Huron Humane Society.

• Bills for payment in the amount of $192,655.26
• Contract with Huron Pines for Downtown Green Stormwater Infrastructure
• Resolution No. 2026-01 to establish the Alpena Community Sestercentennial celebration commission
• Reappointment of Lucille Bray to the Wildlife Sanctuary Board
• Fireworks permit for Small Town Saturday Night Fireworks LLC

The council accepted the printed agenda and swapped two agenda items. It approved a consent agenda that included $192,655.26 in bills, a board reappointment, a fireworks permit, and the 2025 monitoring report. The council received semi‑annual reports from the Huron Humane Society and Target Alpena, approved a green stormwater infrastructure contract, and adopted a resolution to create the Alpena Community Sestercentennial Celebration Commission. The council then moved to a closed session to discuss water, sewer, and biorefinery litigation updates.

• Accepted agenda as printed (4-0, 1 absent)
• Switched agenda items A and B (Huron Humane Society and Target) (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved consent agenda items: $192,655.26 bills, reappointment of Lucille Bray, fireworks permit, 2025 monitoring report (4-0, 1 absent)
• Received and filed Huron Humane Society semi‑annual report (4-0, 1 absent)
• Received and filed Target Alpena semi‑annual report (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved contract with Huron Pines for downtown green stormwater infrastructure (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2026‑01 establishing the Alpena Community Sestercentennial Celebration Commission (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned to closed session to discuss water and sewer litigation and biorefinery litigation (4-0, 1 absent)

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

The Alpena City Council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including authorizing $601,646.08 in bills and a weekly rug contract. Budget amendment requests will increase spending for legal services in the Planning Department ($7,500) and a Clean Up Day in Public Works ($1,500). The meeting also includes a public hearing, presentations, and new‑business items such as the purchase of 2025 S. Third Avenue and a development letter‑of‑intent extension request.

• Bills to be allowed in the amount of $601,646.08, authorizing Mayor Johnson and Clerk Soik to sign the warrant
• Contract for rugs for City facilities to UniFirst (Grayling, MI) at $76.95 per week
• Budget amendment to increase Planning Department legal services by $7,500 for the Corridor Improvement Authority
• Budget amendment to increase Public Works Department Clean Up Day spending by $1,500
• Purchase of 2025 S. Third Avenue (no dollar amount specified)

The council adopted a consent agenda that approved $863,885.02 in bills, a cemetery deed for $755, and two budget amendments affecting $2,766 in dues and a $2,826 fire‑department reduction. It also authorized a $16,000 transfer to the Alpena County Land Bank for the Round 3 Blight Elimination Program and granted a six‑month extension of a development letter of intent for Burnett Property Group. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote and one member absent.

• Approved consent agenda bills totaling $863,885.02 (4-0)
• Approved cemetery deed #0339 for $755 (4-0)
• Approved budget amendment increasing dues and subscriptions by $2,766 (4-0)
• Approved fire department budget amendment reducing $2,826 (4-0)
• Authorized transfer up to $16,000 to Alpena County Land Bank for blight elimination (4-0)
• Granted six‑month extension of letter of intent for Burnett Property Group development (4-0)
• Received and filed FY25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (4-0)
• Accepted FY2026 second quarter financial report (4-0)

Alpena City Council

The City Council will discuss contracted services for plumbing and utility excavation for 2026. The body is also considering several budget amendments and a contract for facility rugs.

• Bills to be allowed in the amount of $601,646.08
• Contract for facility rugs with UniFirst at $76.95 per week
• Budget increase of $7,500 for Corridor Improvement Authority legal services
• Budget increase of $1,500 for Clean Up Day
• Review of 2026 Plumbing and Utility Excavation Contracted Services