Kingsford, Michigan
Kingsford Michigan average (US Census ACS)
Population5,138
Per-capita income$31,390
Median home value$110,600
Typical home value $157,038 +2.7% yr/yr · +44.8% 5-yr
Reuniones recientes
Mon Jul 20, 2026
City Council
City Council to approve contracts and purchase a new patrol vehicle
The Kingsford City Council will review invoices, approve consent agenda items including public safety reports, and consider new business such as paying for sewer projects and purchasing a new patrol vehicle.
- Approval of invoices for Project #3 (Heights Lift Stations and Ford Addition Sewer)
- Consideration of Ordinance #303 for DWSRF Funding for Project #4
- Discussion of a proposed P&D Agreement for 3 lots on Evergreen Ct
- Public Safety request to purchase a new patrol vehicle
- Approval of consent agenda items (Public Safety Report and Treasurer's Report)
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City of Kingsford
Council Meeting Agenda
Monday, July 20th, 2026
1. COUNCIL MEMBER ROLL CALL
Michael Flaminio
Joseph Groeneveld
Cynthia Dixon - Miller
Daniel Freeman
Angela Olson
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A. Council Meeting of July 6th, 2026
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
5. INVOICES
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Public Safety Report - June
B. Treasurers Report – June
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
8. COMMUNICATIONS
9. MANAGER’S REPORT
10. OLD BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
A. Pay Request #1, (Project #3) Contract A (Heights Lift Stations)
B. Pay Request #4, (Project #3) Contract B (Ford Addition Sewer)
C. Change Order#1, (Project #3) Contract B (Ford Addition Sewer)
D. Ordinance #303 to provide for DWSRF Funding for Project #4
E. Proposed P&D Agreement (Prepared by Our City Attorney) Regarding the Sale and
Development of 3 City Lots on Evergreen Ct to Josh McCole
F. Public Safety Request to Purchase a New Patrol Vehicle
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
13. COUNCIL MEMBER’S PRIVILEGE
14. ADJOURN
Mon Jul 13, 2026
Citizen's Advisory/Parks and Recreation/Decorations Committee
Committee reviews Lodal Park development options
The Kingsford Parks and Recreation Committee will review a report on the Hometown Heroes program and discuss alternative uses for Lodal Park property. The meeting agenda includes a directive from the City Council to evaluate three options with pros and cons.
- Review Hometown Heroes program and Lodal Park event
- City Council directive for Lodal Park property development
- Evaluation of three alternative uses with pros and cons
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CITY OF KINGSFORD
Citizen’s Advisory/Parks and Recreation/Decorations Committee
July 13th, 2026
Note: This Committee has established a time limit of two hours maximum for the length of
meetings. Agenda items not addressed during any two-hour meeting may be included on the
agenda for the next scheduled meeting.
1. ROLL CALL:
Angela Olson Tim Gussert Andy Wiltzius, Chair
Ken Wood Dennis Baldinelli Daniel Freeman, Vice Chair
Dale Trombly Kathryn Lewis Michael Stelmaszek, Secretary
2. MINUTES:
A. Minutes of the regular meeting held May 11th, 2026.
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
4. OLD BUSINESS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Report On Hometown Heros Program and Commemorative Event at
Lodal Park
B. City Council Lodal Park New Property Development Directive
(Best Three Alternative Uses with Pros and Cons for Each)
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. ADJOURN
8. Next Meeting is September 14", 2026
Mon Jul 6, 2026
City Council
El Concejo adjudicará licitación para reemplazo de línea de agua y considerará zona de vivienda
El Concejo Municipal de Kingsford votará sobre la adjudicación de una licitación a Oberstar Inc. para el FY2026 DWSRF Service Line Replacement Project y fijará una fecha de audiencia para una propuesta de Residential Block Re-Development Attainable Housing Facilities Act Program Zone. Otros puntos incluyen una solicitud de varianza y una audiencia de varianza de terraza/cerca, un permiso de fuegos artificiales y una sesión cerrada para discutir una oferta de venta de terrenos.
- Resolución #2026/7/6.1 para adjudicar la licitación a Oberstar Inc. para el FY2026 DWSRF Service Line Replacement Project
- Solicitud para fijar la fecha de audiencia el 3 de agosto para el establecimiento de una Residential Block Re-Development Attainable Housing Facilities Act Program Zone
- Solicitud de varianza para 200 Parkway (fecha de audiencia solicitada para el 3 de agosto de 2026)
- Solicitud de permiso de Todd Dooley para fuegos artificiales en el evento Flivver Fest el 25 de julio de 2026
- Sesión cerrada para discutir una oferta de venta de terrenos
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✓ Decidido: Council approved $5.46M bid to Oberstar Inc. for water service line replacement
The council adopted Resolution #2026/7/6.1 to award the FY2026 DWSRF Service Line Replacement Project to Oberstar Inc. for a base bid of $5,461,157, subject to a scope reduction to $4,647,070. The council also set hearing dates for a variance at 200 Parkway and a residential housing program, approved a fireworks permit for Flivverfest, and authorized training for Holly Palmer as a Michigan Certified Assessing Technician.
- Adopted Resolution #2026/7/6.1 awarding bid to Oberstar Inc. for $5.46M water service line replacement (4-0)
- Set hearing date for 200 Parkway garage variance on Aug 3, 2026 (unanimous)
- Set hearing date for Residential Block Development Attainable Housing Facilities Act program zone on Aug 3, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved fireworks permit for Todd Dooley at Flivverfest on July 25, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved training request for Holly Palmer to attend MCAT course (unanimous)
- Approved variance for 745 Cass Ave. deck/fence with hold‑harmless agreement (unanimous)
- Moved to closed session to discuss land sale offer (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:38 p.m. (unanimous)
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City of Kingsford
Council Meeting Agenda
Monday, July 6th, 2026
1. COUNCIL MEMBER ROLL CALL
Angela Olson Joseph Groeneveld Daniel Freeman
Michael Flaminio Cynthia Dixon-Miller
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A. Council Meeting of June 15th, 2026
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
5. INVOICES
6. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Public Works Report - June
b. Assessors Report – June
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
8. MANAGER’S REPORT (One Request)
9. OLD BUSINESS
10. NEW BUSINESS
a. Variance Request for 200 Parkway (Need August 3rd, 2026 Hearing Date)
b. Request to set a August 3rd Hearing Date for the Establishment of a Residential Block
Re-Development Attainable Housing Facilities Act Program Zone
c. Permit Request from Todd Dooley for Fireworks at Flivver Fest Event on July 25th, 2026
d. Resolution #2026/7/6.1 To Award Bid To “Oberstar Inc.” for FY2026 DWSRF Service
Line Replacement Project (#4)
e. Recess from Kingsford City Council and Reconvene as the Zoning Board of Appeals
(ZBA)
f. Hearing: Deck/Fence Variance Request for 745 Cass
g. Vote on Deck/Fence Variance Request
h. Reconvene as Kingsford City Council
i. Closed Session to Discuss a Land Sale Offer
11. PUBLIC COMMENT
12. COUNCIL MEMBER’S PRIVILEGE
13. ADJOURN
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Kingsford City Council Meeting Minutes – Regular Meeting
Monday, July 6th, 2026 – 6:30p.m. – 7:23p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South
Carpenter Ave. Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Council Member Roll Call
Present: Angela Olson, Michael Flaminio, Joseph Groeneveld, Cynthia Dixon-
Miller
Absent/Excused: Daniel Freeman
Staff/Representatives Present: Michael Stelmaszek (City Manager), Tanya
Hiltonen (Deputy Clerk), Maggie Lanthier (Daily News), Brad Anderson (GEI
Consultants), Tim Olsen (KPSD), Henry McRoberts (City Attorney), Mack Hull,
Olivia Krackenberger, Roger Marinich, John Koehler (Results Broadcasting),
Kyle Mulka (City Assessor), Jeff DeMuri (DPW Superintendent)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Groeneveld led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Approval of the Minutes
A. City Council Meeting – June 15th, 2026
Motion: It was moved by Olson; seconded by Dixon-Miller to approve the minutes
as presented for June 15th, 2026. Motion Carried Unanimously.
4. Approval of the Agenda
Motion: It was moved by Dixon-Miller, seconded by Olson to approve the agenda
as is. Motion Carried Unanimously.
5. Invoices
A. Bills Payable from June 16th, 2026, until July 6th, 2026, in the amount of
$595,632.68.
Motion: It was moved by Dixon-Miller, seconded by Flaminio to approve the
payment amount of $565,632.68. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6. Consent Agenda
A. Public Works Report – June
B. Assessors Report – June – Stelmasze
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Mon Jun 22, 2026
Planning Commission
Revisión de la propuesta de Zona de Vivienda Asequible para el Redesarrollo de Bloques Residenciales de Kingsford
La Comisión de Planificación de Kingsford revisará una zona propuesta bajo el Programa de la Ley de Instalaciones de Vivienda Asequible, que ofrece exenciones fiscales de 1 a 12 años para propiedades de alquiler con hasta cuatro unidades. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas del 27 de abril de 2026 y comentarios públicos sobre temas no incluidos en la agenda. No se enumeran otros asuntos sustantivos.
- Revisión de la propuesta de Zona del Programa de la Ley de Instalaciones de Vivienda Asequible para el Redesarrollo de Bloques Residenciales de Kingsford (incentivo fiscal para propiedades de alquiler de hasta 4 unidades)
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Kingsford Planning Commission – Regular Meeting
Monday, June 22nd, 2026 – 6:30p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South Carpenter Ave.
Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Council to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Minutes
A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 27th, 2026 (May 25th Meeting was
cancelled due to Memorial Day Holiday)
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Public Comments and Communications Concerning Items Not on the
Agenda
6. Scheduled Public Hearings
7. Unfinished Business
8. New Business
A. Review Proposed New Kingsford Residential Block Re-Development Attainable
Housing Facilities Act Program Zone (Program provides tax incentive to owners
of rental housing properties with not more than four units to enable renovation
and entitles the facility to receive a tax exemption from 1-12 years)
9. Other Matters to be Reviewed by the Commission
10. Adjournment
Mon Jun 15, 2026
City Council
El Concejo votará sobre la resolución de apropiación presupuestaria para el año fiscal 2026-2027
Esta reunión ordinaria incluye una votación sobre la Ley de Apropiaciones Presupuestarias del año fiscal 2026-2027, la consideración de la propuesta del proyecto de reemplazo del alcantarillado sanitario de Cass Ave, una solicitud de permiso para instalar cable de fibra óptica en Pyle Drive y una sesión cerrada para discutir una oferta de venta de terrenos. La agenda también presenta una resolución de salarios no sindicalizados y una resolución de facturaciones morosas.
- Votación del Concejo sobre la Resolución de la Ley de Apropiaciones Presupuestarias del año fiscal 2026-2027 #2026/6/15.1
- Propuesta del Proyecto de Reemplazo del Alcantarillado Sanitario de Cass Ave presupuestado
- Solicitud de Permiso de PFN para instalar fibra en el derecho de vía adyacente a Pyle Drive
- Solicitud de evento para el 11 y 12 de julio por parte del Kingdom of Wonders Medieval Circus
- Sesión cerrada para discutir una oferta de venta de terrenos
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✓ Decidido: Council adopts FY2026-2027 budget, approves land sale for duplexes
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)
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Kingsford City Council Meeting Agenda – Regular Meeting
Monday, June 15th, 2026 – 6:30p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South Carpenter Ave.
Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Council Member Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the Minutes
A. Council Meeting of June 1st, 2026
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Invoices
6. Consent Agenda
A. Public Safety Report - May
B. Treasurers Report – May
7. Public Comment
8. Communications
9. Managers’ Report
10. Old Business
11. New Business
A. Pay Request #11 for Project #2
B. EGLE Disbursement #3 for Project #3
C. Budgeted Cass Ave Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project Proposal
D. PFN Permit Request to Lay Fiber in the Right-Of-Way adjacent to Pyle Drive
E. Event Request for July 11-12 by the Kingdom of Wonders Medieval Circus
F. Council Vote on FY2026-2027 Budget Appropriations Act Resolution
#2026/6/15.1
G. Non-Union Wage Resolution #2026/6/15.2
H. Delinquent Billings Resolution #2026/6/15.3
I. Closed Session to Discuss a Land Sale Offer
12. Public Comment
13. Council Member’s Privilege
14. Adjourn
Mon Jun 1, 2026
City Council
El Concejo llevará a cabo una audiencia sobre el presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-2027
El Concejo Municipal de Kingsford llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la propuesta de presupuesto para el año fiscal 2026-2027. Otros puntos incluyen una solicitud para licitar la demolición de 420 Lawrence St., una audiencia de varianza de cerca para 536 Balsam, y una solicitud de varianza de terraza/cerca para 745 Cass con una fecha de audiencia requerida para el 6 de julio de 2026.
- Audiencia pública sobre el Presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-2027 de la Ciudad de Kingsford
- Solicitud para licitar la demolición de 420 Lawrence St. (Informe del Tasador)
- Audiencia y votación de varianza de cerca para 536 Balsam
- Solicitud de varianza de terraza/cerca para 745 Cass (fecha de audiencia requerida 7/6/2026)
- Solicitud de Pago #3, Proyecto #3
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✓ Decidido: Kingsford City Council approves $149,688 for new water meters
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)
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Kingsford City Council Meeting Agenda – Regular Meeting
Monday, June 1st, 2026 – 6:30p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South Carpenter Ave.
Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Council Member Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the Minutes
A. Council Meeting of May 18th, 2026
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Invoices
6. Consent Agenda
A. Public Works Report - May
B. Assessors Report – May (Request to Bid out Demolition of 420 Lawrence St.)
7. Public Comment
8. Communications
A. Sons of the American Legion Donated Request for Community Fireworks
Display (Last year’s donation was $800)
9. Managers’ Report
10. Old Business
11. New Business
A. Pay Request #3, Project #3
B. Deck/Fence Variance Request for 745 Cass (Required Hearing Date: 7/6/2026)
C. Recess from City Council and Reconvene as the Zoning Board of Appeals
(ZBA)
D. Hearing: Fence Variance Request for 536 Balsam
E. Vote on Fence Variance Request
F. Reconvene as Kingsford City Council
G. Hearing: City of Kingsford Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2027 Budget
12. Public Comment
13. Council Member’s Privilege
14. Adjourn
Mon May 18, 2026
City Council
Resoluciones sobre las tarifas de agua y alcantarillado en la agenda del concejo
El Concejo Municipal considerará dos resoluciones para ajustar las tarifas de agua (Resolución #2026/5/18.1) y las tarifas de alcantarillado (Resolución #2026/5/18.2). También revisará una solicitud de uso del parque para el Flivverfest en Lodal Park. Otros asuntos incluyen la aprobación de las actas de reuniones anteriores, facturas y elementos de la agenda de consentimiento, como los informes de Seguridad Pública y del Tesorero de abril. No hay audiencias públicas programadas.
- Resolución de tarifa de agua #2026/5/18.1
- Resolución de tarifa de alcantarillado #2026/5/18.2
- Solicitud de uso del parque para celebrar el Flivverfest en Lodal Park del 22 al 27 de julio de 2026
- Agenda de consentimiento: informe de Seguridad Pública e informe del Tesorero de abril
- Aprobación de las actas de las reuniones del Concejo del 4 y 13 de mayo de 2026
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✓ Decidido: City Council approves land purchase offers for Evergreen Ct and Pyle Dr
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)
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Kingsford City Council Meeting Agenda – Regular Meeting
Monday, May 18th, 2026 – 6:30p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South Carpenter Ave.
Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Council Member Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the Minutes
A. Council Meeting of May 4th, 2026
B. Council Meeting of May 13th, 2026
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Invoices
6. Consent Agenda
A. Public Safety Report - April
B. Treasurers Report - April
7. Public Comment
8. Communications
9. Managers’ Report
10. Old Business
11. New Business
A. Park Use Request to Have Flivverfest at Lodal Park on July 22 – 27 of 2026
B. Water Rate Resolution #2026/5/18.1
C. Sewer Rate Resolution #2026/5/18.2
12. Public Hearings
13. Public Comment
14. Council Member’s Privilege
15. Adjourn
Wed May 13, 2026
City Council
El Concejo Municipal revisará la propuesta de presupuesto para el año fiscal 2026/2027
El Kingsford City Council llevará a cabo una reunión especial para revisar la propuesta de presupuesto para el año fiscal 2026/2027 y considerar la programación de una audiencia pública el 1 de junio de 2026. La agenda también incluye la aprobación de actas, facturas y una agenda de consentimiento.
- Solicitud para realizar una audiencia de presupuesto para el año fiscal 2026/2027 en la reunión del concejo del 1 de junio de 2026
- Revisión de la propuesta de presupuesto para el FY 2026/2027
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✓ Decidido: City Council approved a budget hearing for June 1, 2026
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)
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City of Kingsford
Special Council Meeting Agenda
3:00pm, Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
1. COUNCIL MEMBER ROLL CALL
Michael Flaminio
Joseph Groeneveld
Cynthia Dixon-Miller
Daniel Freeman
Angela Olson
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
5. INVOICES
6. CONSENT AGENDA
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
8. COMMUNICATIONS
9. MANAGER'S REPORT
10. OLD BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
A. Request Budget Hearing during the June 1st, 2026, City Council Meeting,
for the City of Kingsford's 2026/2027 Fiscal Year Budget
B. Review of Proposed FY 2026/2027 Budget
13. PUBLIC COMMENT
14. COUNCIL MEMBER'S PRIVILEGE
15. ADJOURN
Mon May 11, 2026
Citizen's Advisory/Parks and Recreation/Decorations Committee
Directiva para el desarrollo de Lodal Park, programa NEZ y actualizaciones del parque en la agenda de Kingsford
El Comité de Asesoría Ciudadana/Parques y Recreación/Decoraciones discutirá actualizaciones sobre proyectos de la ciudad, ventas de tierras y el nuevo programa de Zona Empresarial del Vecindario. También revisarán los esfuerzos de la DPW para las solicitudes de mejora del parque de esta temporada y considerarán una directiva para el nuevo desarrollo inmobiliario de Lodal Park, que incluye tres usos alternativos mejores con pros y contras. También está en la agenda un evento conmemorativo Hometown Heroes en Lodal Park el 12 de junio de 2026.
- Actualización sobre proyectos de la ciudad, ventas de tierras y el nuevo programa de Zona Empresarial del Vecindario
- Actualización sobre los esfuerzos de la DPW con respecto a las solicitudes de mejora del parque de esta temporada
- Directiva del Consejo Municipal para el nuevo desarrollo inmobiliario de Lodal Park: tres usos alternativos mejores con pros y contras
- Evento conmemorativo del programa Hometown Heroes en Lodal Park el 12 de junio de 2026 a las 2PM
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✓ Decidido: Committee agreed to place two banners on each pole at Lodal Park for Hometown Heroes
The committee unanimously approved the March 9th minutes and the meeting agenda. Members discussed park improvements, recycling grant status, and youth sports field use. They decided on banner placement for the Hometown Heroes event and will form a subcommittee to study three alternative uses for the 7‑acre Lodal Park property.
- Approved March 9th minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Agreed to place two signs on each pole perpendicular to the road in Lodal Park
- Formed subcommittee to identify three alternative uses for the 7‑acre Lodal Park site (meeting set for June 1)
- DPW removed trees and completed imaging of the 7‑acre Lodal Park area
- Stairs removed at Terrace/Park Hill as requested
- DPW to seek summer workers for park projects
- Jeff to contact youth leagues for actual player numbers
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Citizen’s Advisory/Parks & Recreation/Decorations Committee – Regular Meeting
Monday, May 11th, 2026 – 6:30p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South Carpenter Ave.
Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Council Member Roll Call
2. Approval of the Minutes
A. Council Meeting of April 20th, 2026
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Old Business
5. New Business
A. Update on City Projects, Land Sales, City’s New Neighborhood Enterprise
Zone Program
B. Update on DPW Efforts Regarding this Seasons Park Improvement Requests
C. City Council Lodal Park New Property Development Directive (Best Three
Alternative Uses with Pros and Cons for Each)
D. Hometown Heroes Program (June 12th, 2026 at 2PM, Commemorative Event
at Lodal Park)
6. Public Comment
7. Adjournment
8. Next Meeting is July 13th, 2026
Mon May 4, 2026
City Council
El Consejo votará sobre un acuerdo para vender siete lotes de propiedad municipal en Evergreen Court a Moyle Homes
El Consejo Municipal de Kingsford celebrará una audiencia pública y considerará una resolución para establecer una Zona Empresarial del Barrio, y votará sobre un acuerdo de compra y desarrollo con Moyle Homes para siete lotes de propiedad municipal en Evergreen Court. También en la agenda se encuentra una solicitud de variación de cerca para 536 Balsam y una solicitud para celebrar un evento conmemorativo Hometown Heroes en el Parque Lodal. La reunión incluye la aprobación de las actas, facturas e informes de Obras Públicas y el Assessore.
- Audiencia pública sobre el establecimiento de una Zona Empresarial del Barrio en Kingsford
- Resolución de Zona Empresarial del Barrio #2026/5/4.1
- Solicitud de variación de cerca para 536 Balsam (fecha tentativa de audiencia 6/1/2026)
- Solicitud para celebrar el evento conmemorativo Hometown Heroes en el Parque Lodal
- Solicitud de aprobación del acuerdo de compra y desarrollo con Moyle Homes respecto a siete lotes de propiedad municipal en Evergreen Court
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✓ Decidido: Council approves sale of seven city-owned lots for new homes
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)
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Kingsford City Council Meeting Agenda – Regular Meeting
Monday, May 4th, 2026 – 6:30p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South Carpenter Ave.
Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Council Member Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the Minutes
A. Council Meeting of April 20th, 2026
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Invoices
6. Consent Agenda
A. Public Works Report - April
B. Assessors Report - April
7. Public Comment
8. Communications
9. Managers’ Report
10. Old Business
11. New Business
A. Public Hearing on the Establishment of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone in
Kingsford
B. Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Resolution #2026/5/4.1
C. Fence Variance Request for 536 Balsam (Tentative Hearing Date: 6/1/2026)
D. Request to Hold Hometown Heroes Commemorative Event at Lodal Park
E. Request Approval of Purchase and Development Agreement with Moyle
Homes Regarding Seven City-Owned Lots on Evergreen Court
12. Public Hearings
13. Public Comment
14. Council Member’s Privilege
15. Adjourn
Mon Apr 27, 2026
Planning Commission
La Comisión de Planificación considerará un incentivo fiscal para renovaciones de viviendas de alquiler pequeñas
La Comisión de Planificación de Kingsford escuchará una actualización sobre el programa propuesto de Zonas Empresariales Vecinales y considerará un nuevo programa de incentivos fiscales para propietarios de viviendas de alquiler con hasta cuatro unidades. La propuesta Ley de Instalaciones de Vivienda Asequible permitiría la renovación y proporcionaría una exención fiscal de 1 a 12 años. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de actas anteriores y comentarios públicos.
- Actualización sobre el Programa Propuesto de Zonas Empresariales Vecinales
- Nueva Ley de Instalaciones de Vivienda Asequible de Redesarrollo Negro Residencial de Kingsford – incentivo fiscal para propiedades de alquiler con ≤4 unidades, exención de 1 a 12 años
- Aprobación de las actas de la reunión regular del 23 de febrero de 2026 y de la reunión del 23 de marzo de 2026 (sin quórum)
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission cancels May meeting, approves prior minutes
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)
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Kingsford Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
Monday, April 27th, 2026 – 6:30p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South Carpenter Ave.
Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Minutes
A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 23rd, 2026, and the March 23rd,
2026, Meeting (No Quorum for the March Meeting)
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Public Comments and Communications Concerning Items Not on the
Agenda
6. Scheduled Public Hearings
7. Unfinished Business
A. Proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zones Program Update
8. New Business
A. New Kingsford Residential Black Re-Development Attainable Housing
Facilities Act – This program provides tax incentive to owners of rental housing
properties with not more than four units to enable renovation and entitles the
facility to receive a tax exemption from 1-12 years.
9. Other Matters to be Reviewed by the Commission
10. Adjourn
** Next Meeting Monday, May 25th, 2026
Mon Apr 20, 2026
City Council
Reunión del Concejo Municipal de Kingsford programada para el 20 de abril de 2026
El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria que incluirá informes de seguridad pública y del tesorero. La agenda incluye la discusión de un nuevo proveedor de servicios telefónicos bajo el rubro de asuntos nuevos.
- Nuevo Proveedor de Servicios Telefónicos
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✓ Decidido: City Council approved Spectrum Business as new phone 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)
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Kingsford City Council Meeting Agenda – Regular Meeting
Monday, April 20th, 2026 – 6:30p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South Carpenter Ave.
Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Council Member Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the Minutes
A. Council Meeting of April 6th, 2026
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Invoices
6. Consent Agenda
A. Public Safety Report - March
B. Treasurers Report - March
7. Public Comment
8. Communications
9. Managers’ Report
10. Old Business
11. New Business
A. New Telephone Service Provider
12. Public Hearings
13. Public Comment
14. Council Member’s Privilege
15. Adjourn
Mon Apr 6, 2026
City Council
Kingsford council to approve construction and disbursement agreements
The Kingsford City Council will review and approve invoices, a USDA disbursement request, and agreements for construction services including an alley wall and sewer extension project. The meeting also includes a request from Borderhounds to hold a Fourth of July parade.
- Approval of invoices and pay requests
- USDA Disbursement Request Resolution #2026/4/6.1
- Wickwire Professional Construction Services Agreement (Alley Wall Project)
- Wickwire Professional Construction Services Agreement (Sewer Ext. Project)
- Borderhounds LE/MC Request to Hold 4th of July Parade
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✓ Decidido: Council approved revised Joint Sewage Authority Obligation Agreement
The council approved a revised Joint Sewage Authority Obligation Agreement with Iron Mountain. It also approved several financial items, including invoices for $428,533.68, a $2,000 youth program contribution, and disbursements of $69,792.79 and $15,367.78 for public works projects. Additional approvals included a resolution, the Borderhounds 4th of July Parade request, and construction services agreements for alley wall and sewer extension projects.
- Approved invoices totaling $428,533.68 (unanimous)
- Approved $2,000 contribution to IM‑K Community School Summer Youth Program (unanimous)
- Approved disbursement/pay request #10 for Project #2 of $69,792.79 (unanimous)
- Adopted resolution #2026/4/6.1 (unanimous)
- Approved disbursement/pay request #2 for Project #3 of $15,367.78 (unanimous)
- Approved Borderhounds LE/MC request to hold the 4th of July Parade (unanimous)
- Approved revised Joint Sewage Authority Obligation Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved construction services agreements for Alley Wall and Sewer Extension projects (unanimous)
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Kingsford City Council Meeting Agenda – Regular Meeting
Monday, April 6th, 2026 – 6:30p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South Carpenter Ave.
Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Council Member Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the Minutes
A. Council Meeting of March 16th, 2026
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Invoices
6. Consent Agenda
A. Public Works Report - March
B. Assessors Report - March
7. Public Comment
8. Communications
A. IM-K Community School Summer Youth Program Request
9. Managers’ Report
10. Old Business
11. New Business
A. Disbursement/Pay Request #10, Project #2
B. USDA Disbursement Request Resolution #2026/4/6.1
C. Disbursement/Pay Request #2, Project #3
D. Borderhounds LE/MC Request to Hold 4th of July Parade in Kingsford
E. Revised Joint Sewage Authority Obligation Agreement
F. Wickwire Professional Construction Services Agreement (Alley Wall Project)
G. Wickwire Professional Construction Services Agreement (Sewer Ext. Project)
12. Public Hearings
13. Public Comment
14. Council Member’s Privilege
15. Adjourn
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Kingsford City Council Meeting Minutes – Regular Meeting
Monday, April 6th, 2026 – 6:30p.m. – 7:24p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South
Carpenter Ave. Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Council Member Roll Call
Present: Daniel Freeman, Angela Olson, Michael Flaminio, Cynthia Dixon-Miller
Absent/Excused: Joseph Groeneveld
Staff/Representatives Present: Michael Stelmaszek (City Manager), Brandon
Rutter (Public Safety Director), Henry McRoberts (City Attorney), Holly Palmer
(City Treasurer), Kyle Mulka (City Assessor), Jeff DeMuri (DPW Superintendent),
Brad Alberson (Project Engineer, GEI Consultants), Maggie Lanthier (Daily
News)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro-Tem Freeman led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Approval of the Minutes
A. Council Meeting of March 16th, 2026 – Motion: It was moved by Olson,
seconded by Flaminio to approve the meeting minutes. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
4. Approval of the Agenda
Motion: It was moved by Dixon-Miller, seconded by Olson to approve the agenda
as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
5. Invoices
Motion: It was moved by Flaminio, seconded by Dixon-Miller to approve the bills
payable in the amount of $428,533.68. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6. Consent Agenda
A. Public Works Report – March
B. Assessors Report - March
Motion: It was moved by Olson, seconded by Dixon-Miller to receive and place
on file the Consent Agenda consisting of the Public Works Report and the
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Mon Mar 23, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission considers tax incentive for small rental properties
The Kingsford Planning Commission will conduct its regular meeting, including approval of minutes from the February 23 meeting and adoption of the agenda. The commission will discuss the Attainable Housing Facilities Act, which offers a tax incentive and up to a 1‑12 year tax exemption for owners of rental properties with no more than four units to support renovations. Public comments and other routine items will also be addressed.
- Attainable Housing Facilities Act – tax incentive and up to 12‑year exemption for owners of rental housing with ≤4 units
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission adjourned without substantive actions
The commission called the meeting to order, recorded attendance, noted a lack of quorum, and then adjourned. No decisions, approvals, or votes were taken.
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Kingsford Planning Commission Meeting Agenda
Monday, March 23rd, 2026 – 6:30p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South Carpenter Ave.
Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Minutes
A. Minutes of the regular meeting held February 23rd, 2026
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Public Comments and Communications Concerning Items Not on the
Agenda
6. Scheduled Public Hearings
7. Unfinished Business
8. New Business
A. Attainable Housing Facilities Act – The Program provides tax incentive to owners
of rental housing properties with not more than four units to enable renovation
and entitles the facility to receive a tax exemption from 1-12 years.
9. Other Matters to be Reviewed by the Commission
10. Adjourn
** Next Meeting Monday, April 27th, 2026
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Kingsford Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 23rd, 2026, 6:30 p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South
Carpenter Ave. Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Call to Order
Stelmaszek called the meeting to order and noted the absence of a quorum
2. Council Member Roll Call
Present: Michael Stelmaszek, Keith Hammond, Roger Marinich
Staff/Representatives/Others Present: Kyle Mulka (City Assessor), Maggie
Lanthier (Daily News)
Absent: Michael Flaminio, Joe Groeneveld, James Cain, Mark Spencer, Floyd
Lindholm, Roger Marinich
3. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned.
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Mon Mar 16, 2026
City Council
Council will decide on the Roseland/Doraland Street sanitary sewer extension bid
The Kingsford City Council will consider a bid for extending the sanitary sewer along Roseland and Doraland Streets. They will also review a request to modify the Plat of Skidmore’s Addition #2 and evaluate Project #5 and Project #1 Distribution #14 applications. An intent to establish a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) resolution will be discussed. Additional items include city hall glass bids and other routine reports.
- Roseland/Doraland Street Alley Sanitary Sewer Extension Bid Decision
- Approval Request for Modifications to “Plat of Skidmore’s Addition #2”
- Project #5 Application
- Project #1 Distribution #14
- Intent to Establish a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) Resolution #2026/3/16.1
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✓ Decidido: Council approved $10,000 for Project #5 study and accepted several infrastructure bids
The council approved $244,546.55 in invoices and a $100 contribution for a senior high school event. It adopted a resolution to establish a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone and approved $10,000 for preliminary engineering on Project #5. The council also accepted bids for a sewer extension ($97,025) and security glass update ($26,450) and discontinued lifeguard services and the raft at Cowboy Lake.
- Approved $244,546.55 invoices (unanimous)
- Approved $100 contribution for senior high school celebration (unanimous)
- Approved City Manager attendance at Spring Managers Conference (unanimous)
- Approved discontinuation of lifeguards and raft at Cowboy Lake (unanimous)
- Adopted Neighborhood Enterprise Zone resolution (5‑0)
- Approved $10,000 agreement for Project #5 preliminary engineering (unanimous)
- Accepted $97,025 bid for sewer extension for Habitat for Humanity (unanimous)
- Accepted $26,450 bid for City Hall security glass update (unanimous)
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Kingsford City Council Meeting Agenda – Regular Meeting
Monday, March 16th, 2026 – 6:30p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South Carpenter Ave.
Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Council Member Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the Minutes
A. Regular City Council Meeting of March 2nd, 2026
B. Board of Review Meetings of March 2nd, 9th & 10th, 2026
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Invoices
6. Consent Agenda
A. Public Safety Report - February
B. Treasurers Report - February
7. Public Comment
A. Request for Contribution for Promotion of Senior High School Celebration
Event
8. Communications
9. Managers’ Report (Two Requests)
10. Old Business
A. Intent to Establish a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) Resolution
#2026/3/16.1
11. New Business
A. Project #5 Application
B. Project #1 Distribution #14
C. Approval Request for Modifications to “Plat of Skidmore’s Addition #2”
D. Roseland/Doraland Street Alley Sanitary Sewer Extension Bid Decision
E. City Hall Glass Bids
12. Public Hearings
13. Public Comment
14. Council Member’s Privilege
15. Adjourn
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Kingsford City Council Meeting Minutes – Regular Meeting
Monday, March 16th, 2026 – 6:30p.m. – 7:13p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South
Carpenter Ave. Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Council Member Roll Call
Present: Cynthia Dixon-Miller, Daniel Freeman, Angela Olson, Michael Flaminio,
Joseph Groeneveld
Staff/Representatives Present: Michael Stelmaszek (City Manager), Jonathan
Cvengros (Public Safety Officer), Henry McRoberts
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Groeneveld led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Approval of the Minutes
A. Council Meeting of March 2nd, 2026 – Motion: It was moved by Olson,
seconded by Flaminio to approve the meeting minutes. Motion Carried
Unanimously.
B. Board of Review Meeting Minutes of March 2nd, 9th & 10th, 2026 –
Motion: It was moved by Flaminio, seconded by Dixon-Miller to approve
the meeting minutes for the Board of Review Meetings on March 2nd, 9th
& 10th, 2026. Motion Carried Unanimously.
4. Approval of the Agenda
Motion: It was moved by Freeman, seconded by Dixon-Miller to approve the
agenda as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
5. Invoices
Motion: It was moved by Dixon-Miller, seconded by Olson to approve the bills
payable in the amount of $244,546.55. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6. Consent Agenda
A. Public Safety Report – February
B. Treasurer’s Report – February
Motion: It was moved by Olson, seconded by Flaminio to receive and place on
file the Consent Agend
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Tue Mar 10, 2026
Board of Review
Kingsford Board of Review to hear taxpayer appeals
The Board of Review will meet to conduct appeal hearings for taxpayers. The agenda includes reviews of taxpayer appeals and poverty exemptions.
- Taxpayer appeals
- Poverty exemption reviews
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✓ Decidido: Board denied a tax reduction and approved a poverty exemption
The Board of Review denied Adam Wielechowski's request to reduce the assessed value of his property at 1813 Moroni Drive. The board also approved a poverty exemption for Katie Hazelwood at 301 Cherry Ave. Both motions were carried unanimously.
- Denied reduction in assessed value for 1813 Moroni Drive (unanimous)
- Approved poverty exemption for 301 Cherry Ave (unanimous)
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Monday, March 9th, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m.
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Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South
Carpenter Ave. Kingsford, MI 49802
Board Of Review Member Roll Call
Taxpayer Appeals
Recess For Dinner (4:30p.m. - 6:00 P.m.)
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Taxpayer Appeals
Poverty Exemption
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March Board of Review Appeal Hearing
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South
Carpenter Ave. Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Board of Review Member Roll Call
Present: Joe Groeneveld, Michael Flaminio, Cynthia Dixon-Miller
Absent: Daniel Freeman, Angela Olson
Staff/Representatives Present: Michael Stelmaszek, Kyle Mulka
2. Taxpayer Appeals
No Taxpayer Appeals were received at this time.
3. Recess for Dinner (4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
4. Board of Review Member Roll Call
Present: Joe Groeneveld, Angela Olson, Cynthia Dixon-Miller
Absent: Michael Flaminio, Daniel Freeman
Staff/Representatives Present: Michael Stelmaszek, Kyle Mulka
5. Taxpayer Appeals
Adam Wielechowski – 1813 Moroni Drive -Requested a reduction in the
assessed value.
Motion: It was moved by Dixon-Miller, seconded by Olson to deny a reduction in
the assessed value. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6. Poverty Exemption
Katie Hazelwood – 301 Cherry Ave
Motion: It was moved by Dixon-Miller, seconded by Olson to approve the
poverty exemption for 301 Cherry Ave. Motion Carried Unanimously.
7. Adjourn
Meeting Adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Joe Groeneveld, Mayor
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Michael Stelmaszek, City Manager/Clerk
Mon Mar 9, 2026
Board of Review
Board of Review will hear taxpayer appeals on March 9, 2026
The Kingsford Board of Review will conduct an appeal hearing for taxpayer cases. The meeting includes member roll call, a lunch recess, and an adjournment. No specific appeals or decisions are listed in the agenda.
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✓ Decidido: Board reduced assessed value for 243 Riverhills Rd to $298,900
The Kingsford Board of Review met on March 9, 2026. A motion was made to lower the assessed value of the residence at 243 Riverhills Rd to $298,900. The motion was carried unanimously. No other taxpayer appeals were received.
- Reduced assessed value for 243 Riverhills Rd to $298,900 (unanimous)
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Monday, March 9th, 2026, 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. & 1:00p.m. -
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Meeting Location: Council Chambers, City Hall - 305 South
Carpenter Ave. Kingsford, MI 49802
Board Of Review Member Roll Call
Tax Payer Appeals
Recess For Lunch (12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.)
Board Of Review Member Roll Call
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March Board of Review Appeal Hearing
Monday, March 9th, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South
Carpenter Ave. Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Board of Review Member Roll Call
Present: Joe Groeneveld, Michael Flaminio, Daniel Freeman
Absent: Cynthia Dixon-Miller, Angela Olson
Staff/Representatives Present: Michael Stelmaszek, Kyle Mulka
2. Taxpayer Appeals
A. Scott Visitainer approached the board to protest the assessed value for
his residence at 243 Riverhills Rd.
Motion: It was moved by Freeman, seconded by Flaminio to reduce the
assessed value to $298,900.00. Motion Carried Unanimously.
3. Recess for Lunch (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
4. Board of Review Member Roll Call
Present: Joe Groeneveld, Michael Flaminio, Daniel Freeman
Absent: Cynthia Dixon-Miller, Angela Olson
Staff/Representatives Present: Michael Stelmaszek, Kyle Mulka
5. Taxpayer Appeals
There were no additional Taxpayer Appeals received at this time.
6. Adjourn
Meeting Adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
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Michael Stelmaszek, City Manager/Clerk
Mon Mar 9, 2026
Citizen's Advisory/Parks and Recreation/Decorations Committee
Committee to discuss Lodal Park property development and Hometown Heroes program
The Citizens Advisory, Parks and Recreation, and Decorations Committee will meet to review development alternatives for the Lodal Park new property. The body will also discuss the Hometown Heroes Program and city parks.
- Lodal Park new property development directive (three alternative uses)
- Hometown Heroes Program (17 families registered as of 3/4/2026)
- City parks discussion
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✓ Decidido: Committee unanimously approved minutes, agenda and adjourned the meeting
The Citizens Advisory/Parks and Recreation/Decorations Committee approved the January 12 minutes and the March 9 agenda, each by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous motion. No other formal decisions were recorded.
- Approved Jan 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Mar 9, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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Monday, March 9th, 2026 6:30p.m.
Meeting Location: Council Chambers, City Hall - 305 South
Carpenter Ave. Kingsford, MI 49802
Note: This Committee has established a time limit of two hours
maximum for the length of meetings. Agenda items not addressed
during any - two hour meeting may be included on the agenda for
the next scheduled meeting.
Roll Call
Approval Of The Minutes
Minutes Of The Regular Meeting Held January 12th, 2026
Approval Of The Agenda
Old Business
New Business
Hometown Heroes Program
(17 Families Registered as of 3/4/2026)
City Council Lodal Park New Property Development Directive
(Best Three Alternative Uses with Pros and Cons for Each)
City Parks
Public Comment
Adjourn
Next Meeting Is May 11th, 2026
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Kingsford Citizens Advisory/Parks Decorations Committee
Monday, March 9th, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South
Carpenter Ave. Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Roll Call
Present: Angela Olson, Ken Wood, Tim Gussert, Dale Trombly, Kathryn Lewis,
Michael Stelmaszek
Absent: Daniel Freeman, Dennis Baldinelli, Andy Wiltzius
Staff/Representatives/Public Present: Jeff DeMui (DPW Superintendent),
Kasonda Barker, Misty Tavonatti (SAY Soccer), Sean Palomaki (Kingsford Little
League & Central U.P. Youth Football League)
2. Approval of the Minutes
A. Citizens Advisory Minutes – January 12th, 2026 – Motion: It was moved
by Trombly, seconded by Gussert to approve the January 12th, 2026,
meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously
3. Approval of the Agenda
Motion: It was moved by Olson, seconded by Lewis to approve the March 9th,
2026, Meeting Agenda as Amended. Motion Carried Unanimously.
4. Old Business
5. New Business
A. Hometown Heroes Banner Program – Wood gave an update on the
program. They have 17 applications and expect more. Jennifer Castro will
be having a meeting with Denise Formolo to verify that the information is
correct.
B. City Council Lodal Park New Property Development Directive (Best 3
Alternative Uses with Pros and Cons for Each) – Dale Trombly started the
conversation. He provided worksheets for members to fill out with their
recommendations. Stelmaszek briefly spoke about the work the DPW
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Mon Mar 2, 2026
City Council
Kingsford council to open bids for sewer and retaining wall projects
The Kingsford City Council will convene to approve minutes, invoices, and a consent agenda, and will open bids for a sanitary sewer extension and a retaining wall replacement. The meeting also includes a bond resolution and a request to establish a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone.
- Roseland/Doraland Street Alley Sanitary Sewer Extension Bid Opening
- Wright Street Retaining Wall Replacement Project Bid Opening
- Project #4 Bond Resolution #2026/3/2.1
- Project #2 Disbursement Request #9
- Request to Set a Hearing Date for Establishment of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone
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✓ Decidido: City Council ratifies $4 million water system bond and approves key projects
The council approved $330,342.22 in invoices and authorized advertising for up to three seasonal helpers. It approved the low bid for the Wright Street retaining wall and set a May 4, 2026 hearing to adopt a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone. The council ratified a bond resolution to borrow up to $4 million for water‑system improvements and approved related disbursement and USDA draw requests. All motions passed unanimously or with a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved invoices $330,342.22 (unanimous)
- Approved advertising for up to three seasonal helpers (unanimous)
- Approved staff attendance at water conferences (unanimous)
- Approved low bid $138,276.50 for Wright Street retaining wall (unanimous)
- Set hearing date May 4, 2026 for Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (unanimous)
- Ratified Bond Resolution #2026/3/2.1 for up to $4,000,000 (5-0)
- Approved Disbursement Request #9 for Project #2 $19,544.75 (unanimous)
- Adopted USDA RD Draw Request Resolution #2026/3/2.2 (5-0)
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Kingsford City Council Meeting Agenda – Regular Meeting
Monday, March 2nd, 2026 – 6:30p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South
Carpenter Ave. Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Council Member Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the Minutes
A. Council Meeting of February 16th, 2026
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Invoices
6. Consent Agenda
A. Public Works Report – February (Two Requests)
B. Assessors Report – February
7. Public Comment
8. Communications
9. Managers’ Report (One Request)
10. Old Business
11. New Business
A. Roseland/Doraland Street Alley Sanitary Sewer Extension Bid Opening
B. Wright Street Retaining Wall Replacement Project Bid Opening
C. Request to Set a Hearing Date for Establishment of a Neighborhood
Enterprise Zone
D. Project #4 Bond Resolution #2026/3/2.1
E. Project #2 Disbursement Request #9
F. Project #2 USDA RD Draw Request Resolution #2026/3/2.2
12. Public Hearings
13. Public Comment
14. Council Member’s Privilege
15. Adjourn
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Kingsford City Council Meeting Minutes – Regular Meeting
Monday, March 2nd, 2026 – 6:30p.m. – 7:21p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South
Carpenter Ave. Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Council Member Roll Call
Present: Joe Groeneveld, Cynthia Dixon-Miller, Daniel Freeman, Angela Olson,
Michael Flaminio
Staff/Representatives Present: Michael Stelmaszek (City Manager), Holly Palmer
(Treasurer), Henry McRoberts (City Attorney), Brandon Rutter (Public Safety
Director), Jeff DeMuri (Public Works Superintendent), Kyle Mulka (Assessor),
Brad Anderson (Project Engineer for GEI Consultants), Craig Richardson
(Wickwire P.C.), Maggie Lanthier (Daily News)
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Groeneveld led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Approval of the Minutes
A. Council Meeting of February 17th, 2026 – Motion: It was moved by
Olson, seconded by Flaminio to approve the meeting minutes. Motion
Carried Unanimously.
4. Approval of the Agenda
Motion: It was moved by Freeman, seconded by Dixon-Miller to approve the
agenda as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
5. Invoices
Motion: It was moved by Olson, seconded by Flaminio to approve the bills
payable in the amount of $330,342.22. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6. Consent Agenda
A. Public Works Report – February (Two Requests)
1. Request to advertise up to three seasonal helpers for the summer.
Motion: It was moved by Flaminio, seconded by Dixon-Miller to approve
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Mon Mar 2, 2026
Board of Review
Board of Review to organize and appoint leadership
The Kingsford Board of Review will hold an organizational meeting to appoint a chair, vice chair, and alternate vice chair. The board will discuss the assessment roll and a $93,000 veteran exemption before accepting the roll as presented.
- Organizational meeting to appoint Board of Review leadership
- Discussion of Assessment Roll
- Motion to accept the Assessment Roll as presented
- Discussion of $93,000 Veteran Exemption
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✓ Decidido: Board of Review appoints new chair, vice chair and accepts assessment roll
The Board of Review appointed Joe Groeneveld as chair, Michael Flaminio as vice chair, and Daniel Freeman as alternate vice chair, with each motion passing unanimously. The board also accepted the assessment roll as presented, also unanimously. No actions were taken on the Treasury Department Bulletin 3 of 2023 or the $93,000 veterans exemption.
- Appointed Joe Groeneveld as Board of Review Chair (unanimous)
- Appointed Michael Flaminio as Board of Review Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Appointed Daniel Freeman as Alternate Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Accepted the Assessment Roll as presented (unanimous)
- No action taken on Treasury Department Bulletin 3 of 2023
- No action taken on $93,000 Veterans Exemption
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Meeting
Monday, March 2nd, 2026 4:00p.m.
Meeting Location: Council Chambers, City Hall - 305 South
Carpenter Ave. Kingsford, MI 49802
Board Of Review Member Roll Call
Appoint Board Of Review (BOR) Chair
Appoint BOR Vice Chair
Appoint Alternate Vice Chair
Discussion Points
Treasury Department Bulletin 3 Of 2023
Assessment Roll
$93,000 Veteran Exemption
Motion To Accept The Assessment Roll As Presented
Adjourn
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March Board of Review Organizational Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 2nd, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South
Carpenter Ave. Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Board of Review Member Roll Call
Present: Cynthia Dixon-Miller, Michael Flaminio, Angela Olson, Joe Groeneveld
Absent: Daniel Freeman
Staff/Representatives Present: Michael Stelmaszek, Kyle Mulka
2. Appoint Board of Review (BOR) Chair
Motion: It was moved by Olson, seconded by Flaminio to appoint Joe
Groeneveld as BOR Chair. Motion Carried Unanimously.
3. Appoint BOR Vice Chair
Motion: It was moved by Dixon-Miller, seconded by Olson to appoint Michael
Flaminio as BOR Vice Chair. Motion Carried Unanimously.
4. Appoint Alternate Vice Chair
Motion: It was moved by Dixon-Miller, seconded by Groeneveld to appoint
Daniel Freeman as Alternate BOR Vice Chair. Motion Carried Unanimously
5. Discussion Points
A. Treasury Department Bulletin 3 of 2023
Mulka went over the Treasury Department Bulletin 3 of 2023. No Action Taken.
B. Assessment Roll
Mulka went over the Assessment Roll. No Action Taken.
C. $93,000 Veterans Exemption
Mulka went over the $93,000 Veterans Exemption. No Action Taken.
6. Motion to Accept the Assessment Roll as Presented
Motion: It was moved by Olson, seconded by Dixon-Miller to accept the
Assessment Roll as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
7. Adjourn
Meeting Adjourned at 4:15p.m.
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Mon Feb 23, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to review proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone
The Kingsford Planning Commission will meet on February 23, 2026. The commission will approve the minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting and adopt the agenda. The main agenda item is a review of a proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone under Public Act #147 of 1992, which is intended to promote development and rehabilitation of residential housing. The commission will also hear public comments and address other routine matters.
- Approval of minutes from the January 26, 2026 regular meeting
- Approval of the February 23, 2026 agenda
- Review of a proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone under Public Act #147 of 1992
- Public comments on items not on the agenda
- Consideration of other matters and adjournment
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✓ Decidido: Planning Commission unanimously approves Neighborhood Enterprise Zone
The commission approved the minutes from the January 26, 2026 meeting. It also approved the agenda for the February 23, 2026 meeting. The commission unanimously approved the proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone presented by Assessor Kyle Mulka.
- Approved meeting minutes from Jan 26, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved the proposed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
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City of Kingsford
Planning Commission Meeting
Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Call To Order
Roll Call
Keith Hammond, Michael Flaminio, Mark Spencer (Chair), Joseph Groeneveld, James
Cain, Floyd Lindholm (Vice Chair), Roger Marinich, Michael Stelmaszek (Secretary)
[VACANCY]
Approval Of The Minutes
A. Minutes of the Regular Meeting Held January 26th, 2026
Approval Of Agenda
Public Comments And Communications Concerning Items Not On The Agenda
Scheduled Public Hearings
Unfinished Business
New Business
A. Public Act #147 of 1992 As Amended Neighborhood Enterprise Zones Program to
Promote Development & Rehabilitation of Residential Housing (Review of Proposed
Neighborhood Enterprise Zone)
Other Matters To Be Reviewed By The Commission
Adjournment
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Kingsford Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 23rd, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 6:48 p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South
Carpenter Ave. Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Call to Order
Spencer called the meeting to order.
2. Council Member Roll Call
Present: Joe Groeneveld, Roger Marinich, Michael Flaminio, Mark Spencer,
Roger Marinich, James Cain, Michael Stelmaszek
Staff/Representatives Present: None.
Absent: Keith Hammond, Floyd Lindholm
3. Approval of the Minutes
Motion: It was moved by Marinich, seconded by Groeneveld to approve meeting
minutes from the planning commission meeting held on January 26th, 2026, as
presented. Motion Carried Unanimously
4. Approval of the Agenda
Motion: It was moved by Marinich, seconded by Flaminio to approve the
meeting agenda as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
5. Public Comments & Communications Concerning Items Not on the
Agenda
There were no Public Comments of Communications at this time.
6. Scheduled Public Hearings
There were no Public Hearings at this time.
7. Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business at this time.
8. New Business
1) Public Act #147 of 1992 as Amended Neighborhood Enterprise Zones
Program to Promote Development & Rehabilitation of Residential Housing
– Stelmaszek went over the proposed zone that Kyle Mulka had proposed
that need rehabilitation. A lengthy discussion took place regarding the
project and the process needed to put it in pla
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Tue Feb 17, 2026
City Council
Council will consider a change order, a public safety retirement, and a hiring LOU
The Kingsford City Council meeting will discuss a Change Order #3 for Project #2, a report on a retirement in the Public Safety department with a request to fill the vacancy, and a request to approve a Letter of Understanding for hiring a Public Safety Officer. The agenda also includes routine items such as the public safety and treasurer reports, an MML event request, and standard procedural matters.
- Change Order #3, Project #2
- Report on retirement at Public Safety and request to fill vacancy
- Request to approve Letter of Understanding (LOU) for PSO hiring
- MML Event Request (old business)
- Public Safety Report – January (consent agenda item)
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✓ Decidido: Council unanimously approved Letter of Understanding for Public Safety hiring
The council approved a Letter of Understanding that allows the city to hire new certified public safety officers at capped pay and vacation rates. It also approved a change order for Project #2, declared a vacancy in the Public Safety department, and authorized a fiber conduit permit for Iron Mountain schools. Additional items included approval of invoices totaling $220,249.26 and a unanimous vote to let council members attend Michigan Municipal League conferences.
- Approved Letter of Understanding for Public Safety hiring (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #3 for Project #2 (unanimous)
- Declared vacancy and authorized advertising for Public Safety position (unanimous)
- Approved fiber conduit permit for Iron Mountain Schools (unanimous)
- Approved invoices payable $220,249.26 (unanimous)
- Approved Treasurer attendance at MMTA Advanced Institute, $379 cost (unanimous)
- Approved council members' attendance at Michigan Municipal League and Risk Management conferences (unanimous)
- Approved agenda and minutes for the meeting (unanimous)
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City Council Meeting Agenda Items - February 17th, 2026
City of Kingsford
Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
1. COUNCIL MEMBER ROLL CALL
¡ Michael Flaminio
¡ Joseph Groeneveld
¡ Cynthia Dixon-Miller
¡ Daniel Freeman
¡ Angela Olson
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A. Council Meeting of February 2nd, 2026
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
5. INVOICES
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Public Safety Report - January
B. Treasurers Report - January (One Request)
7. PUBLIC COMMENT *For Items NOT on the Agenda*
8. COMMUNICATIONS
9. MANAGER'S REPORT
10. OLD BUSINESS
A. MML Event Request
11. NEW BUSINESS
A. Change Order #3, Project #2
B. Report on Retirement at Public Safety and Request to Fill Vacancy
Created
C. Request to Approve Letter of Understanding (LOU) for PSO Hiring
12. HEARINGS
13. PUBLIC COMMENT
14. COUNCIL MEMBER'S PRIVILEGE
15. ADJOURN
1. 6:30 P.M.
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Kingsford City Council Meeting Minutes – Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 7:02 p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South
Carpenter Ave. Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Council Member Roll Call
Present: Michael Flaminio, Joseph Groeneveld, Cynthia Dixon-Miller, Angela
Olson
Staff/Representatives Present: Michael Stelmaszek (City Manager), Holly
Palmer (Treasurer), Henry McRoberts (City Attorney), Brandon Rutter (Public
Safety Director) Brad Anderson (Project Engineer for GEI Consultants)
Absent: Daniel Freeman
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Groeneveld led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approval of the Minutes
A. Council Meeting of February 2nd, 2026 – Motion: It was moved by Olson,
seconded by Flaminio to approve the city council meeting minutes.
Motion carried unanimously
4. Approval of the Agenda
Motion: It was moved by Dixon-Miller, seconded by Olson to approve the
February 17th Meeting Agenda as Amended. Motion Carried Unanimously.
5. Invoices
Motion: It was moved by Dixon-Miller, seconded by Flaminio to approve the
invoices payable from February 3rd, 2026, to February 17th, 2026, in the amount
of $220,249.26 as presented. Motion Carried Unanimously.
6. Consent Agenda
A. Public Safety Report for January
B. Treasurers Report for January
1. Request for Treasurer to attend the MMTA (Michigan Municipal
Treasurers Association) Advanced Institute May 11th, 2026, to May
13th, 2026. T
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Mon Feb 2, 2026
City Council
Council to consider bids for new sewer main and alley wall repairs
The City Council will review several new business items, including a request to bid out a new sewer main in the 300 block between Doraland and Roseland and a request to bid out repairs to an alley wall on the 200 block between Cleveland and Harrison. They will also consider Pay Request #9 for Project #2, a request for the 4th Annual Northpoint SK Color Walk/Run event on May 16, 2026, and street‑closure requests from the high school for May 23 and May 30, 2026. These items are presented for council action.
- Pay Request #9, Project #2
- Bid out new sewer main in the 300 block between Doraland & Roseland
- Bid out repairs to alley wall on the 200 block between Cleveland & Harrison
- 4th Annual Northpoint SK Color Walk/Run event request for May 16, 2026
- Annual street closure requests from the high school for May 23 and May 30, 2026
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✓ Decidido: Council unanimously approved infrastructure bids, events and street closures
The council approved $299,634.96 payment for Project #2, authorized bids for a new sewer main on Doraland‑Roseland and repairs to an alley wall on Cleveland‑Harrison, and approved several community events and street closures. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved $299,634.96 Pay Request #9 for Project #2 (unanimous)
- Authorized bid process for new sewer main in alley 300 block Doraland–Roseland (unanimous)
- Authorized bid process for alley wall repairs 200 block Cleveland–Harrison (unanimous)
- Approved 4th annual Northpointe 5K Color Walk/Run on May 16, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved street closures for Kingsford High School events May 23 & 30, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved city manager training request to attend MML convention Oct 7‑9, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved water certification training for Luke Kaminski April 15‑16, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved invoices Jan 21‑Feb 2, 2026 totaling $410,427.78 (unanimous)
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City of Kingsford
Council Meeting Agenda
Monday, February 2nd, 2026
1. COUNCIL MEMBER ROLL CALL
Angela Olson
Michael Flaminio
Joseph Groeneveld
Cynthia Dixon-Miller
Daniel Freeman
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A. Council Meeting of January 20th, 2026
4.APPROVALOFTHEAGENDA
S. INVOICES
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Public Works Report - December (Two Requests)
B. Assessors Report - December
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
8. COMMUNICATIONS
9. MANAGER'S REPORT (One Request)
10. OLD BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
A. Pay Request #9, Project #2
B. Request to Bid Out New Sewer Main in Alley for 300 BLK Between Doraland & Roseland
C. Request to Bid Out Repairs to Alley Wall On 200 BLK Between Cleveland & Harrison
D. 4th Annual Northpoint SK Color Walk/Run Event Request for Saturday, May 16th, 2026
E. Annual Street Closer Requests from the High School for May 23rd and May 30th, 2026
12. HEARINGS
13. PUBLIC COMMENT
14. COUNCIL MEMBER'S PRIVILEGE
15. ADJOURN
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City of Kingsford
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
305 S. CARPENTER AVE. KINGSFORD, MI 49802
Roll Call of Council: Present: Olson, Flaminio, Groeneveld, Dixon-Miller, Freeman
Excused:
Others present: Michael Stelmaszek (City Manager), Holly Palmer (City Treasurer), Brandon Rutter (Kingsford Public
Safety Director), Henry McRoberts (City Attorney), Maggie Lanthier (Daily News) , Kyle Mulka (City Assessor), Jeff
DeMuri (DPW Superintendent) Kristen Gendron (Arcadis), Ryan Morgan (GEI Consultants)
Mayor Groeneveld led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of the Minutes:
A. Council Meeting of January 20th, 2026 – Motion by Olson, seconded by Dixon-Miller to approve the minutes
for the January 20th, 2026, Council Meeting as presented.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Freeman, seconded by Dixon-Miller to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Invoices: Motion by Dixon-Miller; seconded by Freeman to approve the invoices payable from January 21st, 2026,
to February 2nd, 2026, in the amount or $410,427.78.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Consent Agenda:
A. Public Works Report – December 2025
1. Request authorization to send Luke Kaminski to water certification training in Ishpeming on April 15th,
and April 16th. The class is $400 for two days.
2. Request authorization to send Luke Kaminski to take his S3 Water Certification test o
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Sat Jan 24, 2026
Planning Commission
Planning Commission discusses recycling update and Neighborhood Enterprise Zones program
The Kingsford Planning Commission will reorganize its chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary positions. Commissioners will receive an update on the upcoming automated curbside recycling service. The commission will review Public Act #147 of 1992, as amended, concerning the Neighborhood Enterprise Zones program to promote residential housing development and rehabilitation.
- Reorganization of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
- Update on Automated Curbside Recycling Coming to Kingsford
- Public Act #147 of 1992 Neighborhood Enterprise Zones Program for residential housing
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CITY OF KINGSFORD
Planning Commission
Monday, January 26th, 2026
6:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
Keith Hammond
Joseph Groeneveld
James Cain
Michael Flaminio
Michael Stelmaszek
Floyd Lindholm
Gordon Sorensen
Roger Marinich
Mark Spencer
3. Approval of Minutes
A. Minutes of the regular meeting held October 27th, 2025 (No Meeting in November and
December)
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Public Comments and Communications Concerning Items Not on the Agenda
6. Scheduled Public Hearings
7. Unfinished Business
8. New Business
A. Reorganization of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary
B. Update on Automated Curbside Recycling Coming to Kingsford
C. Public Act #147 of 1992 As Amended Neighborhood Enterprise Zones Program to
Promote Development & Rehabilitation of Residential Housing
9. Other Matters to be Reviewed by the Commission
10. Adjournment
* Next meeting Monday, February 23rd, 2026
Tue Jan 20, 2026
City Council
Council will consider a Sewer Fund Action Plan resolution
The Kingsford City Council meeting includes routine roll call, approvals, and reports. New business items feature a presentation of the FY 2024/2025 audit, a Sewer Fund Action Plan resolution, and a request to purchase new patriotic banners. The council will discuss these items and any related public comments.
- Public Safety Report – December
- Treasurer's Report – December (Training Request)
- Presentation of FY 2024/2025 Audit by Scott Sternhagen (CLA)
- Sewer Fund Action Plan Resolution 2026/1/20.1
- Request to purchase new Patriotic Banners for Countries 2'
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✓ Decidido: Council adopts Sewer Fund Deficit Elimination Plan
The council approved the January 5 minutes, the meeting agenda, and invoices totaling $331,178.76, all unanimously. It also approved training requests for Treasurer Holly Palmer ($99) and Assistant Clerk Tanya Hiltonen ($70). The key action was adopting the Sewer Fund Action Plan Resolution to eliminate a deficit, and approving the purchase of 30 patriotic banners for the 250th anniversary.
- Approved Jan 5, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved invoices $331,178.76 (unanimous)
- Approved Treasurer training request $99 (unanimous)
- Approved Assistant Clerk training request $70 (unanimous)
- Adopted Sewer Fund Action Plan Resolution No. 2026/1/20.1 (4 yeas, 0 nays)
- Approved purchase of 30 patriotic banners ($4,680) (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:22 PM (unanimous)
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Council Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
1. COUNCIL MEMBER ROLL CALL
Daniel Freeman
Angela Olson
Michael Flaminio
Joseph Groeneveld
Cynthia Dixon-Miller
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A. Council Meeting of January 5th, 2026
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
5. INVOICES
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Public Safety Report - December
B. Treasurers Report — December (Training Request)
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
8. COMMUNICATIONS
9. MANAGER'S REPORT (Training Request)
10. OLD BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
A. Presentation of FY 2024/2025 Audit by Scott Sternhagen (CLA)
B. Sewer Fund Action Plan Resolution 2026/1/20.1
C. Request to Purchase new Patriotic Banners for Countries 2'
D. Update on the Hometown Hero Program by Citizen Advisor
12. HEARINGS
13. PUBLIC COMMENT
14. COUNCIL MEMBER'S PRIVILEGE
15. ADJOURN
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20' F, 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBCRS, CITY HALL
305 S. CARPENTER AVE. KIN GSFORD, MI 49802
Roll Call of Council: Present: Freeman, Olson, Groeneveld, Dixon -Miller
Excused: Flaminio
Others present: Michael Stelmaszek (City Manager), Holly Palmer (City Treasurer), Brandon Rutter (Kingsford Public
Safety Director) Jeff DeMuri (DPW Superintendent), Maggie Lanthier (Daily News), Ken Wood (Citizens Advisory
Committee Member), Scott Sternhagon (CLA Auditor), Tanya Hiltonen (Assistant City Clerk)
Mayor Groeneveld led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of the Minutes:
A. Council Meeting of January 5th, 2026 Motion by Freeman, seconded by Dixon -Miller to approve the minutes
for the January 5th, 2026, Council Meeting as presented.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Olson, seconded by Dixon -Miller to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Invoices: Motion by Dixon -Miller; seconded by Freeman to approve the invoices payable from January 6th, 2026, to
January 20th, 2026, in the amount or $331,178.76.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Consent Agenda:
A. Public Safety Report -- December 2025
B. Treasurers Report - December 2025
1. Training Request - Request for Holly Palmer to attend the Michigan Municipal Treasurer's
Association (MMTA) virtual Treasurer -to -Treasurer sessions (8 of them) held throughout 2026.The
cost is $99.00 for the bun
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
Citizen's Advisory/Parks and Recreation/Decorations Committee
Kingsford committee to discuss park development and recycling drive
The Kingsford Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to reorganize leadership and discuss the development of City Council Lodal Park. The group will also review a proposal for the Hometown Heroes Program and an update on curbside recycling enrollment.
- Reorganization of committee leadership
- Review of Lodal Park development alternatives
- Update on Kingsford's Curbside Recycling Enrollment Drive
- Discussion of Hometown Heroes Program
- Approval of meeting minutes from November 10, 2025
parksrecyclingcommitteedevelopmentpublic-safety
✓ Decidido: Committee reorganized: Wiltzius named Chair, Freeman Vice Chair, Stelmaszek Secretary
The committee approved the November 10, 2025 council minutes and the January 12 agenda unanimously. Members voted to restructure leadership, naming Wiltzius Chair, Freeman Vice Chair, and Stelmaszek Secretary. A unanimous motion adopted the patriotic banner BS166 for recommendation to city council. Additional park and decoration projects were discussed but not formally voted on.
- Approved November 10, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
- Approved January 12 agenda (unanimous)
- Reorganized leadership: Wiltzius Chair, Freeman Vice Chair, Stelmaszek Secretary (unanimous)
- Recommended patriotic banner BS166 for city council (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:49 p.m. (unanimous)
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CITY OF KINGSFORD
Citizen's Advisory/ Parks and Recreation/ Decorations Committee
JANUARY 12th, 2026
Note; This Committee has established a time limit of two hours maximum for the length of
meetings. Agenda items not addressed during any two-hour meeting may be included on the
agenda for the next scheduled meeting.
1. ROLL CALL:
Angela Olson
Ken Wood
Dale Trombly
Tim Gussert
Dennis Baldinelli
Kathryn Lewis
Andy Wiltzius, Chair
Daniel Freeman, Vice Chair
Michael Stelmaszek, Secretary
2. MINUTES:
A. Minutes of the regular meeting held November 10th, 2025.
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
4. OLD BUSINESS:
5. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Reorganization of Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary
B. City Parks and Decorations
C. Update on Kingsford's Curbside Recycling Enrollment Drive
D. City Council Lodal Park New Property Development Directive
(Best Three Alternative Uses with Pros and Cons for Each)
E. Hometown Heros Program
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. ADJOURN
8. Next Meeting is March 9 th, 2026
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Kingsford Citizens Advisory/Parks Decorations Committee
Monday, January 12th, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 7:49 p.m.
Meeting location: Council Chambers, City Hall – 305 South
Carpenter Ave. Kingsford, MI 49802
1. Roll Call
Present: Olson, Gussert, Wiltzius, Wood, Baldinelli, Trombly, Lewis, Stelmaszek
Absent: Freeman
Staff/Administration Present: Jeff DeMuri, DPW Superintendent
2. Approval of the Minutes
A. Council Meeting of November 10th, 2025 – Motion: It was moved by
Wood, seconded by Gussert to approve the November 10th, 2025,
meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously
3. Approval of the Agenda
Motion: It was moved by Baldinelli, seconded by Wood to approve the January
12th Meeting Agenda as Amended. Motion Carried Unanimously.
4. Old Business
A. City Lots– Gussert brought up a discussion at an earlier citizens advisory
meeting regarding the vacant lots the city owns that were previously used
for ice rinks and the possibility of selling the lots. He was against selling
them.
5. New Business
A. Reorganization of Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary
• Nomination by Gussert, seconded by Wood to designate Wiltzius,
Chairman
• Nomination by Wood, seconded by Gussert to designate Freeman,
Vice Chair
• Nomination by Lewis, seconded by Baldinelli to designate
Stelmaszek, Secretary
Motion carried Unanimously.
B. City Parks and Decorations – Tire Grants – Wood asked if Stelmaszek he
had any information on the Tire Grant. Stelmaszek went over the S
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Mon Jan 5, 2026
City Council
Council will discuss curbside automated recycling and a state recycling cart grant
The council will hold a public input session on curbside automated recycling for Kingsford. It will also consider a decision on an application for a state recycling cart grant and the mandate of recycling services. The meeting includes routine reports, invoice approvals, and other standard agenda items.
- Public Impute Session on Curbside Automated Recycling for Kingsford
- Deliberation/Council Decision Regarding the Application for the State Recycling Cart Grant & to Mandate Recycling Services
- Public Works Report – December
- Assessors Report – December
- Invoices
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✓ Decidido: City Council approved curbside recycling program and state grant application
The council approved the minutes from the Dec. 15, 2025 meeting, the agenda, and invoices totaling $237,976.88, all unanimously. It authorized Jeff DeMuri to accept the low bid from Great Lake Petroleum for a new DPW fuel system. The council voted to commit to a citywide curbside recycling program and to apply for the State Recycling Cart Grant. The meeting was adjourned at 7:07 PM.
- Approved Dec. 15, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved invoices $237,976.88 (unanimous)
- Authorized acceptance of low bid from Great Lake Petroleum for DPW fuel system (unanimous)
- Received and filed consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved commitment to curbside recycling and application for State Recycling Cart Grant (yeas: Dixon-Miller, Freeman, Olson, Flaminio, Groeneveld; nays: none)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:07 PM (unanimous)
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City of Kingsford
Council Meeting Agenda
Monday, January 5th, 2026
1. COUNCIL MEMBER ROLL CALL
Cynthia Dixon-Miller
Daniel Freeman
Angela Olson
Michael Flaminio
Joseph Groeneveld
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
A. Council Meeting of December 15th, 2025
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
5. INVOICES
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Public Works Report - December
B. Assessors Report — December
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
8. COMMUNICATIONS
9. MANAGER’S REPORT
10. OLD BUSINESS
11. NEW BUSINESS
A. Public Impute Session on Curbside Automated Recycling For Kingsford
B. Deliberation/Council Decision Regarding the Application For The State Recycling Cart
Grant & to Mandate Recycling Services
12. HEARINGS
13. PUBLIC COMMENT
14. COUNCIL MEMBER'S PRIVILEGE
15. ADJOURN
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City of.Kingsford
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 5 Th , 2026
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
305 S. CARPENTER AVE. KINGSEORD, MI 49802
Roll Coll of Council: Present: Dixon -Miller, Freeman, Olson, Flaminio, Groeneveld
Excused:
Others present: Michael Stelmaszek (City Manager), Holly Palmer (City Treasurer), Henry McRoberts (City Y Attorney),
Le Crandall (Public Safety Lieutenant), Jeff DeMuri (DPW Superintendent), Kyle Mulka (City Assessor), Maggie
Lanthier (Daily News), Dale Trombly, Andrew Wiltzius, Kristi Marotz, Jacob Marotz
Mayor Groeneveld led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of the Minutes:
A. Council Meeting of December 15th, 2025 - Motion by Olson, seconded by Flaminio to approve the minutes
for the December 15th, 2025, Council Meeting as presented.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Approval of Agenda: Motion by Freeman seconded by Dixon -Miller to approve the agenda as presented.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Invoices: Motion by Dixon -Miller; seconded by Freeman to approve the invoices payable from December 16th, 2025,
to January 5th, 2026, in the amount or $237,976.88.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Consent Agenda:
A. Public Works Report --December
• Request authorization to take the low bid from Great Lake Petroleum for a new fuel system for the
department of public works.
Motion by Flaminio; seconded by Olson to authorize Jeff DeMuri to accept the low bid from Great Lakes Petroleum
for a new fuel system for t
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