Silver Bay public meetings in 2024
3 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
CC Min. 12-23-24
The Silver Bay City Council approved the 2025 final budget and tax levy, along with several resolutions supporting the Multi-Modal Trailhead Center project. The council also approved rate increases at Black Beach Campground, hired new staff, and set a public hearing on cannabis business licensing. All votes were 3-0 with two council members excused.
- Adopted 2025 final budget with revenues of $30,483,505 and expenditures of $32,589,630 (3-0)
- Approved 2025 final tax levy of $1,852,675 (10.7% increase) (3-0)
- Approved DNR grant agreement for $1,100,000 for Multi-Modal Trailhead Center (3-0)
- Approved easement agreements with Northshore Mining and Northern Land Company for trailhead (3-0)
- Approved CMAR proposal from Krause Anderson Construction for trailhead, not to exceed $10,000 (3-0)
- Approved delinquent tax certification for eight properties totaling $4,113.92 (3-0)
- Approved Black Beach Campground rate increases (3-0)
- Hired Jeffrey Hoffman as HR & Payroll Coordinator, Mellisa Voegle as Head PT Bartender, and Phoenix Kallinen as PT Bartender (3-0)
CC Min. 09-16-24 Public Hearing Cannabis
The Silver Bay City Council held a public hearing to gather comments on a proposed moratorium on cannabis operations. No decision was made at the hearing; the council will consider the moratorium at the regular meeting immediately following. Public comments included opposition from a license applicant and support from others.
- Public hearing adjourned at 7:16 p.m. (motion carried)
CC Min. 09-03-24
The Silver Bay City Council approved five resolutions, including a $281,028.84 contract to refurbish the aging fire engine, a $8,905 geotechnical services amendment, a $236,300 preliminary engineering contract for Phase 1 of the Citywide Street & Utility Improvements, an $8,500 budget allocation for a special assessment policy, and a $19,700 amendment for the Multi-Modal Trailhead Center. The council also recommended approval of $60,582.19 in change orders for the East Lakeview Drive project, set a public hearing for a cannabis moratorium, and approved several administrative items. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved Resolution 2024-45: $281,028.84 fire engine refurbishment (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-46: $8,905 geotechnical services for CSAH Banks & Edison Blvd (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-47: $236,300 preliminary engineering for Citywide Street & Utility Improvements Phase 1 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-48: $8,500 for Citywide Street Program budget allocation (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 2024-49: $19,700 amendment for Multi-Modal Trailhead Center (5-0)
- Recommended approval of $60,582.19 in change orders for East Lakeview Drive to Lake County
- Set public hearing for cannabis moratorium on September 16, 2024
- Approved $345,581.30 in paid claims and $172,407.96 in unpaid claims