Alpena public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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 Alpena City Council will meet to approve bills totaling $913,655.25, transfer $890,000 from ARPA to the General Fund for the BayView restrooms and City Hall windows projects, and discuss a water and sewer litigation update in closed session.
- Authorize warrants for $913,655.25
- Transfer $890,000 from ARPA to General Fund
- Amend public hearing date for US-23 North Corridor Improvement Authority
- Discuss water and sewer litigation in closed session
- Inflation Reduction Act Urban and Community Forestry Grant presentation
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
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
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
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