Alpena public meetings in 2022

Alpena City Council

The City Council voted to eliminate fluoride from drinking water starting May 1, 2023. The council also approved moving city elections to even-numbered years and adopted new poverty exemption guidelines for 2023.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-18 to change City elections to even-numbered years (4-1)
• Approved $427,158.16 in bills (5-0)
• Approved extension until May 31, 2023, with WSSA LLC for two front lots at US 23 North (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment to decrease American Rescue Plan Act Fund revenue by $521,040 (5-0)
• Renewed 2023 Property and Liability Insurance Policy with Michigan Municipal League for $145,138 (5-0)
• Approved Michigan Recreation Passport Grant Agreement and Resolution No. 2022-23 (5-0)
• Directed staff to eliminate fluoride in drinking water beginning May 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Vacated Council Policy Statement No. 21 and adopted Resolution No. 2022-22 for 2023 Poverty Exemption (5-0)

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will hold a public hearing on changing city elections to even-numbered years, followed by a vote on Resolution No. 2022-18. The council will also consider consent agenda items including bills totaling $427,158.16, a land purchase extension with WSSA LLC, a budget amendment for ARPA funds, and insurance renewal. Additionally, there will be a first reading of a zoning map amendment ordinance and discussion on fluoride and poverty exemption guidelines.

• Public hearing and vote on Resolution No. 2022-18 to change city elections to even-numbered years
• Consent agenda: bills allowed in the amount of $427,158.16
• Consent agenda: extension until May 31, 2023, with WSSA LLC for purchase of two front lots at US23 North
• Consent agenda: budget amendment to decrease ARPA fund revenue by $521,040
• First reading of Ordinance No. 22-483 to amend the City of Alpena Zoning Map

The City Council approved the elimination of fluoride in drinking water starting May 1, 2023. The council also voted to move city elections from odd-numbered to even-numbered years and approved several consent agenda items including bills and insurance renewals.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-18 to change city elections to even-numbered years (4-1)
• Approved $427,158.16 in bills (5-0)
• Approved extension until May 31, 2023, with WSSA LLC for two front lots at US 23 North (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment to decrease American Rescue Plan Act Fund revenue by $521,040 (5-0)
• Renewed 2023 Property and Liability Insurance Policy with Michigan Municipal League for $145,138 (5-0)
• Approved Michigan Recreation Passport Grant Agreement and Resolution No. 2022-23 (5-0)
• Directed staff to eliminate fluoride in drinking water beginning May 1, 2023 (5-0)
• Vacated Council Policy Statement No. 21 and adopted Resolution No. 2022-22 for 2023 Poverty Exemption (5-0)

Alpena City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on expanding the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) boundary and adopting an updated Tax Increment Financing (TIF) plan. The council will also consider a consent agenda including bills totaling $1,190,064.19, parade approvals for 2023, and several policy and contract items. No final decision on the boundary expansion will be made tonight; the council must wait at least 60 days before adopting an ordinance.

• Public hearing on DDA boundary expansion and amended TIF plan
• Consent agenda: bills allowed in amount of $1,190,064.19
• Approval of Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Christmas parades for 2023
• PA 152 insurance opt-out effective calendar year 2023
• Marina shop lease renewal with All Marine and Storage through Dec 31, 2023

The Council approved $1,190,064.19 in bills and renewed service contracts for the marina shop and dumpster services. They also authorized grant applications for the Riverside Skate Park and Besser Museum Planet Walk. A public hearing was held regarding the Downtown Development Authority boundary expansion.

• Approved bills totaling $1,190,064.19 (5-0)
• Renewed Marina Shop lease with All Marine and Storage through Dec 31, 2023 (4-0-1)
• Renewed GFL Environmental dumpster service contract through Dec 31, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-20 for Riverside Skate Park improvements (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2022-21 for Besser Museum Planet Walk (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 22-482 (5-0)
• Approved 2023 Council meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved PA 152 insurance opt-out for calendar year 2023 (5-0)

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will hold a first reading of Ordinance 22-482, which amends retirement allowance options in the city's personnel code. The council will also discuss changing the year of elections for mayor and councilmembers. Other business includes bids for Department of Public Works uniforms and contract renewals for gravel aggregate, portable toilet rental, rugs, and stump grinding.

• First reading of Ordinance 22-482 amending Chapter 62 – Personnel; Article III, Retirement System; Section 62-92 Retirement Allowance Options
• Discussion on changing the year of elections for mayor and councilmembers
• Department of Public Works uniforms bid recommendation
• Contract renewals for gravel aggregate, portable toilet rental and service, rugs for city facilities, and stump grinding
• Bills to be allowed in the amount of $337,235.28

The Council approved several service contract renewals and awarded a three-year uniform contract for the Department of Public Works. They also approved $337,235.28 in bills and two Planning Commission appointments.

• Approved $337,235.28 in bills (4-0)
• Approved appointments of Chris Moses and Greg Sundin to Planning Commission (4-0)
• Awarded 3-year DPW uniforms contract to Continental Linen Service (4-0)
• Renewed gravel aggregate contract with Specification Stone Products through Dec 31, 2023 (4-0)
• Renewed portable toilet rental and service contract with Hall’s Serv-All through Dec 31, 2023 (3-1)
• Approved rug contract renewal for City facilities with Continental Linen (4-0)
• Renewed stump grinding contract extension with A-1 Tree service through Dec 31, 2023 (4-0)
• Removed item 11B regarding election year changes from the agenda (4-0)

Alpena City Council

The City Council approved Ordinance 22-481 to amend the city zoning map and adopted the Articles of Incorporation for the Northeast Michigan Materials Management Authority. The council also approved several budget amendments using ARPA funds for police and fire equipment. A discussion on fluoridation was postponed to December 19, 2022.

• Approved Ordinance 22-481 to amend the City of Alpena zoning map (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-17 for the Northeast Michigan Materials Management Authority (5-0)
• Approved $231,408.72 in bills (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Financial Recovery Strategies for caustic soda class action suit (5-0)
• Approved ARPA budget reduction of $45,865 for police body cameras (5-0)
• Approved ARPA budget reduction of $20,000 for fire kitchen renovations (5-0)
• Approved ARPA budget reduction of $10,000 for skate park project (5-0)
• Postponed fluoridation update to December 19, 2022 (5-0)

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will consider approving a contract with Financial Recovery Strategies for exclusive claims management in a caustic soda class action lawsuit. The consent agenda also includes budget amendments using ARPA funds for police body cameras ($45,865), fire kitchen renovations ($20,000), and a skate park project ($10,000). The council will hold a second reading of Ordinance 22-481 to amend the zoning map and will adjourn to closed session to discuss two pending lawsuits.

• Consent item: Agreement with Financial Recovery Strategies for claims management in caustic soda class action suit
• Budget amendment: $45,865 from ARPA for police body cameras
• Budget amendment: $20,000 from ARPA for fire kitchen renovations
• Budget amendment: $10,000 from ARPA for skate park project
• Second reading of Ordinance 22-481 amending the city zoning map

The City Council adopted Ordinance 22-481 to amend the city zoning map and approved the Articles of Incorporation for the Northeast Michigan Materials Management Authority. The council also approved several budget amendments using ARPA funds for police and fire equipment. A fluoridation update was postponed to December 19, 2022.

• Approved bills totaling $231,408.72 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Financial Recovery Strategies for caustic soda class action suit (5-0)
• Approved MDOT contract no. 22-5454 (5-0)
• Approved $45,865 ARPA fund reduction for police body cameras (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 ARPA fund reduction for fire kitchen renovations (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 ARPA fund reduction for skate park project (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 22-481 to amend the city zoning map (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-17 for Northeast Michigan Materials Management Authority (5-0)

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a consent agenda including $412,140.44 in bills, appointments to the Recreation Advisory Board and Planning Commission, and a resolution for a Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant to build restrooms at Bay View Park. The Council will also hold second reading of Ordinance 22-480 and first reading of Ordinance 22-481, both amending the zoning map, and discuss a Michigan Boating Pumpout Program grant for the marina, an MDOT contract for Ripley Boulevard, and a lighting contract modification.

• Second reading of Ordinance 22-480 amending the zoning map
• First reading of Ordinance 22-481 amending the zoning map
• Resolution 2022-15 for Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund grant for Bay View Park restroom construction
• Consent agenda includes $412,140.44 in bills and board appointments
• Michigan Boating Pumpout Program grant for Alpena Marina

Alpena City Council

The City Council will consider expanding the Downtown Development Authority boundary and review design services for Phase I of the Thunder Bay River Center. The body will also vote on a zoning map amendment and various board appointments.

• Bills for payment in the amount of $601,413.78
• Budget amendment to increase Parks Department expenditure by $4,945
• Noise ordinance variance for Chisholm Street resurfacing (Oct 3-12, 2022)
• First reading of Ordinance 22-480 to amend the City of Alpena Zoning Map
• Discussion of Downtown Development Boundary Expansion and TIF Plan

Alpena City Council

The Council will consider potential action on fire and clerical union contracts. The agenda also includes a bid recommendation for a heating replacement at the Marina Store.

• Bid recommendation for Marina Store heating replacement
• Potential action on Fire and Clerical Union contracts
• Noise ordinance variance request for Joe’s Bar on Ford Avenue
• Approval of bills totaling $221,769.17

Regular Meeting (Adjusted for Labor Day)

The City Council will review a consent agenda including bills and several budget amendment requests to carry over funds from FY22 to FY23. The body will also discuss a purchase and sale agreement amendment for US 23 N. property.

• Bills to be allowed in the amount of $417,732.11
• First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement of US 23 N. Property with WSSA LLC
• Budget carry-over requests: $120,000 for Lights Department, $30,000 for Bridge Department, and $442,000 for Marina projects
• Mayoral appointment of Kara Bauer to the Historic District Study Committee
• Closed session to discuss sewer and water litigation, labor union negotiations, and ARC Family Enterprises, Inc. v City of Alpena Tax Appeal

Alpena City Council

The City Council will consider several budget amendment requests to carry over funds from FY22 to FY23 for various departments. The body will also hold a closed session to discuss potential litigation regarding odors from Decorative Panels International.

• Approval of bills totaling $261,555.56
• Budget amendment to increase Police Department capital outlay by $8,250
• Budget carry-overs including $480,000 for Major and Local Streets and $458,000 for Water Fund
• Renewal of auditing services with Straley Lamp Kraenzlein P.C. for FY 2022/23
• Closed session regarding Decorative Panels International odor problems

Alpena City Council

The Council reviewed the July 18, 2022, proceedings which included approving several departmental bids and receiving financial reports. The meeting also addressed a petition regarding the Culligan Plaza redesign.

• Awarded $32,447 bid to Young’s Flooring for public safety replacement
• Awarded $49,989.69 bid to West Shore Fire for breathing air compressor
• Received the fourth quarter fiscal year 2022 financial report
• Petition to stop the proposed redesign of Culligan Plaza
• Approved bills totaling $354,955.27 via consent agenda

Alpena City Council

The City Council will discuss bids for a breathing air compressor and carpet replacement for the Public Safety building. The body is also considering the approval of $354,955.27 in bills.

• Approval of bills totaling $354,955.27
• Public Safety carpet replacement bid
• Breathing air compressor bid
• Vote for Lee Kilbourn to the Michigan Municipal League Workers’ Compensation Fund Board of Trustees
• Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022 Report from Finance Director Anna Soik

Regular Meeting (Adjusted for Fourth of July)

The Alpena City Council will meet to discuss a second reading of a zoning map amendment and a Waterways Grant Agreement. The agenda also includes presentations on Target Alpena and the Culligan Plaza renovation.

• Second reading of Ordinance 22-479 regarding the City of Alpena Zoning Map
• Waterways Grant Agreement and Resolution
• Resolution authorizing Social District Permit Applications
• Noise ordinance variance request for Joe’s Bar at 1300 Ford Avenue
• Off-premises tasting room license for Presque Isle Farm Cider at 205 W. Chisholm Street

Alpena City Council

The City Council will consider budget amendments for Fire/EMS and Parks, as well as several service agreements. The meeting includes a postponed decision on water production plant fluoridation and a first reading of a zoning map amendment.

• Bills to be allowed in the amount of $415,919.12
• Budget amendment for Fire/EMS Department increase of $28,000
• Budget amendment for Parks Department increase of $73,881
• First reading of Ordinance 22-479 to amend the City of Alpena Zoning Map
• Discussion on Water Production Plant Fluoridation

Alpena City Council

The Council will address the adoption of the Fiscal Year 22/23 budget, including appropriations and water and sewer rates. Other items include a discussion on downtown social district expansion and potential concrete program bids.

• FY 22/23 Budget adoption resolution
• City Water and Sewer Rates for FY 22/23
• Payment to Utility Financial Solutions LLC for water and sewer rate study ($32,500)
• Street festival approval on Second Avenue by The Fresh Palate
• Ordinance 22-476 regarding fire prevention code repeal

Alpena City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the preliminary FY23 budget and discuss several downtown initiatives. The meeting includes votes on city ordinances and the potential sale of city-owned property on US 23 North.

• Public hearing for the Preliminary FY23 City Budget
• Bills to be allowed in the amount of $208,761.91
• Second reading of Ordinance 22-475 regarding new flood insurance maps
• First reading of Ordinance 22-476 repealing Sec. 38.31 of Chapter 38 (Fire Prevention Code)
• Possible action on the sale of city-owned property located at US 23 North

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve a settlement regarding a lawsuit filed by MBVS Industries LLC, also known as Meds Café.

• Potential settlement of lawsuit filed by MBVS Industries LLC (Meds Café) vs. City of Alpena

Alpena City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a Brownfield Plan to support the development of a Marriott Fairfield Inn at 123 Water Street. The meeting also includes discussions on the preliminary FY 2022/23 budget and several zoning ordinance amendments.

• Proposed Brownfield Plan for 123 Water Street including $615,000 EGLE grant and $450,000 EGLE loan
• Bills to be allowed in the amount of $242,656.09
• Second reading of Ordinance 22-473 (Zoning Map) and Ordinance 22-474 (Zoning Ordinance)
• First reading of Ordinance 22-475 regarding new flood insurance maps
• Revised lease agreements for Alpena Marina Store and Shop Areas with All Marine and Storage, LLC and Cochon, LLC

Alpena City Council

The Council will review first readings of two zoning-related ordinances and discuss the Alpena Marina Master Plan. The meeting also includes a financial report and potential action regarding a water and sewer study consultant.

• First reading of Ordinance 22-473 (Zoning Map)
• First reading of Ordinance 22-474 (Zoning Ordinance updates)
• Alpena Marina Master Plan 2021-2025
• Approval of bills totaling $280,145.20
• Potential action on hiring a consultant for Water and Sewer Study

Alpena City Council

The Council will review a second reading of an ordinance to amend the city's zoning regulations. Other agenda items include water-related infrastructure grants, a TEDF grant application, and a firefighter pay adjustment.

• Second reading of Ordinance 22-472 regarding City of Alpena Zoning Ordinance amendments
• 2022 MEDC Water-Related Infrastructure Grant discussion
• 2022 TEDF Category F Grant Application discussion
• Firefighter Pay Adjustment discussion
• Approval of bills totaling $72,646.91

Alpena City Council

The City Council will discuss amendments to the city zoning ordinance and consider the sale of city-owned property on US 23 North. The body will also review several grant-funded park and marina projects.

• First reading of ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Articles 3, 4, 5, and 7
• Bills to be allowed in the amount of $206,323.15
• Possible action on sale of city-owned property located at US 23 North
• Budget requests from Thunder Bay Arts Council and Wildlife Sanctuary Board
• Review of bids for Blair Street Park repairs and Bay View Park restroom design

Alpena City Council

The City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance to rezone a property for duplex use. The body is also reviewing proposals for water plant door replacements and lighting upgrades.

• Second reading of Ordinance 22-471 to rezone 327 N Addison St from R-2 to R-T for a duplex
• Approval of bills totaling $372,447.27
• Mayoral appointment of Quintin Meek to the Downtown Development Authority
• Proposal for Water Production Plant exterior door replacement
• Proposal for 2022 High Efficiency Lighting Upgrades

Alpena City Council

The Council will review proposals for equipment at the Water Production Plant and a new capital asset management policy. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance to amend the city zoning map.

• First reading of Ordinance 22-471 to amend the City of Alpena Zoning Map
• Water Production Plant Filter Differential Pressure Transmitters and Flow Meters proposal
• Water Production Plant Basin Valve Replacement proposal
• Council Policy No. 59, Capital Asset Management discussion
• Budget amendment to move $4,800 from Police Department to Training Funds Department

CIP Special Meeting

The Municipal Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint meeting to discuss the draft 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Plan. This special meeting was called by the Mayor to review the proposed plan.

• Discussion of the 2023-2028 Draft Capital Improvement Plan

Alpena City Council

The Alpena City Council will review a second reading of a zoning map amendment and a fiscal year 2022 financial report. The agenda also includes updates on the Thunder Bay River Center and DDA Boundary Expansion projects.

• Second reading of Ordinance 22-469 to amend the City of Alpena Zoning Map
• Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Report
• Thunder Bay River Center Project update
• DDA Boundary Expansion Project update
• Resolution to vacate streets within the Alpena County Fairgrounds

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

The City Council will discuss amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding adult-use marihuana establishments and the rezoning of a specific parcel. The body will also review bills totaling $348,179.57 and receive reports from Target Alpena and the Huron Humane Society.

• Ordinance 22-470: Proposed amendments to allow adult-use marihuana establishments with a Special Use Permit
• Ordinance 22-469: Proposed rezoning of 124 E Clark St from R-2 to R-T
• Consent Agenda: Bills to be allowed in the amount of $348,179.57
• Recognition of Captains Andy Marceau and Brett Miller for completing the EMU School of Fire Staff and Command

Regular Meeting (Adjusted for New Years)

The Alpena City Council will address a second reading of a zoning ordinance amendment and a proposed conversion of tennis courts at McRae Park. The meeting also includes the administration of oaths of office for the Mayor Pro Tem and a Councilmember.

• Second reading of Ordinance 21-468 regarding City of Alpena Zoning Ordinance Article 10
• Proposed conversion of tennis courts at McRae Park
• Approval of bills totaling $237,739.97
• Ice Fest event approval at the Mich-e-ke-wis Warming Shelter
• Prevention of Child Abuse Flags Event organized by the Exchange Club