The Honorable George W. Krah called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

PRESENT: 8 ABSENT: 1

A motion was made by Council Member Fernstrum and seconded by Council Member Organ to excuse Council Member Schloegel from the meeting. This motion was carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Hudon to approve the agenda for the meeting dated January 14, 2005. This motion was carried unanimously.

There being no additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of December 20, 2004, the minutes stood approved as presented.

Mayor Krah opened the public hearing that was called for the purpose of hearing citizen comments on proposed amendments to M.O.C. 1:3.1 – Compensation of Officers.

No one was heard.

A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to close the public hearing. This motion was carried unanimously.

Mayor Krah opened the public comment session that was called for the purpose of hearing citizen comments on agenda items only.

No one was heard.

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Jasper to close the public comment session. This motion was carried unanimously.

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The following letter was received:

"January 5, 2005

Dear Mrs. Schwanz,

We at R.W. Fernstrum, Incorporated would like to have the property we own at 1716 11^th Avenue classified as an Industrial Development District.

The enclosed survey dated September 18, 2001 is the most current that we have on record. The only addition would be the completed construction of the proposed building on the survey located on the NE corner of our lot and an extension of the asphalt parking area attached to that building (the asphalt has been extended to the East).

Should any further information be required for this classification, please contact me at the phone number listed below.

S/Sean Fernstrum, VP Operations"

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Jasper to receive, place on file, and schedule a public hearing on the request. This motion was carried unanimously.

Under reports of officers, Mayor Krah submitted the following reappointments for confirmation:

A motion was made by Council Member Mick and seconded by Council Member Plemel to confirm the foregoing reappointments. This motion was carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to confirm the foregoing reappointments. This motion was carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to confirm the foregoing reappointments. This motion was carried unanimously.

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A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to confirm the foregoing reappointment. This motion was carried unanimously.

Also under reports of officers, Mayor Krah submitted for confirmation the appointment of Dinah Dupras to the Water and Wastewater Utility Board, replacing Rosemary Beauclaire who resigned, with her term to expire on May 1, 2009.

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Mick to confirm the foregoing appointment. This motion was carried unanimously.

The following report was given next:

"January 17, 2005

TO: Menominee City Council

Dear Council Members,

We would like to take this opportunity to publicly commend Lt. Dennis Weaver, Dt./Lt. Brian Barrette, and Officer Richard Hansen for their actions on the night of January 2^nd, 2005.

On January 2^nd, 2005 Officer Hansen was dispatched to Osco Drug in the M&M Plaza for a suicidal subject armed with a handgun. The subject left the store in a vehicle, which was described to Officer Hansen by Osco Drug employees. Officer Hansen observed the vehicle heading west on 10^th Avenue and attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle eventually stopped on 26^th Street just north of the Hattie Street Bridge.

The driver exited the vehicle and informed Officer Hansen that his girlfriend was armed with a handgun and was threatening to kill herself. Officer Hansen called for backup and secured the scene until additional personnel arrived.

Upon arrival of Lt. Weaver and Dt./Lt. Barrette, a dialogue was established with the distraught woman. Without regard for their own personal safety, Lt.'s Weaver and Barrette along with Officer Hansen placed themselves in harms way and approached the vehicle. Through a partially opened window the officers were able to talk to the woman, who at this time was pointing the loaded and cocked revolver at herself.

Lt.'s Weaver, Barrette and Officer Hansen were able to gain the woman's trust and negotiated with her for over 4 hours. The officers endured sub-freezing temperatures while standing outside the vehicle and refused any offer to leave their position in order to warm up. The woman was eventually persuaded to give up her weapon and surrendered to officers.

Lt. Weaver, Dt. Lt. Barrette, and Officer Hansen's demeanor and actions were such that they are a positive reflection upon themselves as police officers and the Menominee Police Department. We wish to publicly recognize the actions of these officers by awarding them with the Department's Meritorious Service Medal.

Jeffery S. Jones James G. Furlong

Director of Police/Fire Services Deputy Chief of Police

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At a January 10, 2005 meeting the Buildings and Grounds Committee reviewed the bids received for Contract 04-BD-07 - Building Demolition – 422 Second Street and recommended acceptance of the low bid submitted by Havelka Construction and Truck Repair in the amount of $7,900.00.

S/BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Member Hudon and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.

At a January 10, 2005 meeting the Buildings and Grounds Committee reviewed Application for Payment #6 in the amount of $19,710.39 and Change Order #2 decreasing the contract amount by $3,744.17 to The Markell Company for Reroofing of the Municipal Complex and they recommended that they be approved.

S/BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Member Hudon and seconded by Council Member Plemel to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously,

COMMITTEE REPORT:

At a meeting held January 10, 2005 the Finance Committee reviewed the General Fund claims for the month of December 2004 in the amount of $417,473.44 and they recommended that checks be drawn on the treasurer in payment of the bills.

S/FINANCE COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.

At a January 10, 2005 meeting the Finance Committee reviewed the costs incurred by the City for the following properties:

and they recommended that special assessments be placed upon the properties.

S/FINANCE COMMITTEE

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A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Jasper to adopt the foregoing report.

AYES: Hudon, Jasper, Krah, Mick, Organ, Plemel, Sorensen, and Fernstrum

NAYS: None

This motion was carried unanimously.

At a meeting held January 10, 2005 the Finance Committee reviewed the purchase of two (2) new police cars (2005 Ford Crown Victorias) and they recommended that the City purchase the squad cars through Signature Ford, drop shipped to The Motor Company at the cost of $20,277 each and the bid process be waived because this was the State contract pricing.

S/FINANCE COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Member Sorensen and seconded by Council Member Plemel to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.

At a January 10, 2005 meeting the Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed Policy P-91-3, River Park Rates, and they recommended that the policy be amended to include the following weekly rates:

2005 2006

Weekly $175.00 $182.00

S/PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Member Organ and seconded by Council Member Hudon to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORT:

At a January 10, 2005 meeting the Public Works Committee reviewed equipment needs in the Public Works Department and recommended purchasing a used EVO Mag-020 at the cost of $82,500 from Lodal, Inc., and they further recommended that the bid process be waived due to the nature of the vehicle purchase.

S/PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Member Hudon and seconded by Council Member Jasper to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.

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At a January 10, 2005 meeting the Public Works Committee reviewed Application for Payment #3 in the amount of $7,626.95 to Barley Trucking and Excavating, Inc. for Contract 04-RD-04, 34^th Avenue Road Reconstruction and they recommended that it be approved.

S/PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Jasper to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.

At a January 10, 2005 meeting the Special Projects Committee reviewed the following resolution honoring George D. Goodman who is retiring as Executive Director of the Michigan Municipal League and they recommended that the resolution be adopted:

WHEREAS, George D. Goodman has served the Michigan Municipal League as Executive Director for 22 years; and

WHEREAS, he served as Mayor of Ypsilanti, Michigan from 1972-1982 and President of the Michigan Conference of Mayors for 1976-77; and

WHEREAS, in 1987, his considerable expertise was recognized when he was one of seven persons across the country who were recognized by Common Cause with its Public Service Achievement Award; and

WHEREAS, in 1998, he was selected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration, which is chartered by Congress to provide advice and counsel on all matters of public policy; and

WHEREAS, he has been instrumental in the development of the Michigan Black Caucus; and

WHEREAS, he has held numerous civic leadership roles including Chair of the United Way of Michigan, Board Member of Starr Commonwealth and of Youth for Understanding, and Chair of the Washtenaw County Community College Foundation; and

WHEREAS, he has served as President of the Michigan Municipal League Foundation since its inception in 1991; and

WHEREAS, he has served as a Board Member of the National League of Cities and of Public Technology Inc., the technology arm of the National League of Cities, the International City/County Management Association, and the National Association of Counties; and

WHEREAS, he has actively promoted sharing of Michigan's local government expertise with local officials in developing nations throughout the world through exchange programs;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Menominee does hereby recognize and acknowledge the contributions and efforts made by George D. Goodman over his many years of dedicated service to Michigan's cities and villages; and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to George D. Goodman on the occasion of his retirement from the Michigan Municipal League.

S/SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Mick to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.

At a January 10, 2005 meeting the Finance Committee recommended that the city clerk/treasurer be authorized to solicit proposals from financial institutions for City checking account services.

S/FINANCE COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Jasper to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.

At a January 14, 2005 meeting the Special Projects Committee reviewed the following resolution in support of the Enstrom Helicopter Border Patrol Contract and they recommended that the resolution be adopted:

WHEREAS, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is a company located in the City of Menominee; and

WHEREAS, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is important to the community employing local residents and paying property taxes in addition to many other benefits; and

WHEREAS, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation recently bid on a contract to provide 55 helicopters to the U.S. Border Patrol; and

WHEREAS, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation lost its bid to secure the contract to a foreign company despite being $420,000 less per aircraft or $23 million dollars less overall;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Menominee hereby supports Enstrom Helicopter's protest on the recent contract award to EADS, a foreign company, and also supports Enstrom in their quest to change the United States procurement system to prevent further contract awards such as this in the future.

S/SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Member Fernstrum and seconded by Council Member Plemel to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.

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At a January 14, 2005 meeting the Special Projects Committee reviewed proclaiming January as School Board Recognition Month and they recommended that the following proclamation and resolution be adopted:

PROCLAMATION

IN APPRECIATION OF LOCALLY ELECTED EDUCATION LEADERS

the advocates of our children

the links between education and community

AND ON BEHALF OF THE

CITY OF MENOMINEE

WE HEREBY PROCLAIM

JANUARY 2005

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER RECOGNITION MONTH

TO ENHANCE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF

LOCAL CONTROL OF OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS

TO HONOR LOCAL LEADERS WHO SET POLICY

AND MAKE DECISIONS THAT IMPACT

OUR CHILDREN

OUR COMMUNITY

OUR FUTURES

TO SHOW APPRECIATION FOR THE LEADERS WHO REQUIRE

EXCELLENCE IN OUR CLASSROOMS

IMPROVEMENT IN OUR SCHOOLS

THEREBY, CONTRIBUTING TO MICHIGAN'S COMPETITIVE ECONOMY

THE CHARACTER OF OUR SOCIETY

THE RICHNESS OF OUR CULTURE

I URGE ALL CITIZENS TO BE AWARE OF AND

PAY RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS DURING

THE MONTH OF JANUARY

WHEREAS, the Menominee City Council recognizes the importance of public education in our community, our state and our nation; and

WHEREAS, the Menominee City Council recognizes the significance of locally elected men and women representing our community in the governance of our schools; and

WHEREAS, the Menominee City Council recognizes that Menominee Area Public Schools and Menominee Catholic Central Schools' board members invest countless hours of their time in service, in-service and training to keep abreast of education issues; and

WHEREAS, the Menominee City Council recognizes that the future of local business and the American competitive spirit lies in the vision they have and the goals they set for education;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Menominee City Council recognizes and gives thanks to these school board leaders by proclaiming January School Board Recognition Month:

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MENOMINEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD:

William Kelley Donna Atkinson Annetta Hultman

James Mackie Marye Mathieu William Taccolini Cindy Walker

MENOMINEE CATHOLIC CENTRAL SCHOOL BOARD:

Reverend Augustin George William Hass Nancy Polasky

Reverend Ron Skufka Chuck Boyle Connie Ostrenga

Reverend Francis DeGroot Terri Stark Dennis Klitzke

Todd Tetzlaff Scott Hornick Randal Philipps

James Harvey

S/SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Fernstrum to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.

The only item under motions and resolutions was the following ordinance amendment:

(2) ASSESSOR.

(3) CLERK/TREASURER.

(4) COUNCIL MEMBER.

(5) CITY ATTORNEY.

(6) CITY ENGINEER

(7) CITY MANAGER.

(8) DIRECTOR OF POLICE/FIRE SERVICES.

(9) BUILDING INSPECTOR.

(10) DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS.

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Organ to adopt the foregoing ordinance as amended. This motion was carried unanimously.

Mayor Krah opened the public comment session.

Kim Van Osdol thanked council for approving the bid process and added he supports Enstrom Helicopter.

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Organ to close the public comment session. This motion was carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Fernstrum to adjourn the meeting. This motion was carried unanimously.

Thomas F. DeNike, City Clerk/Treasurer

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