The Honorable Laurie A. Stupak called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

ABSENT: Council Member Sorensen (excused)

PRESENT: 8 ABSENT: 1

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

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Mick to approve the agenda for the meeting dated February 11, 2003 with the removal of #2 under reports of standing committees. This motion was carried unanimously.

There being no additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of January 20, 2003, the minutes of the meeting stood approved as presented.

Mayor Stupak opened the public hearing that was called for the purpose of hearing citizen comments on the proposed three year capital improvement program.

No one was heard.

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

Mayor Stupak opened the hearing that was called for the purpose of reviewing the findings and order of the Condemnation Board concerning CB 01-005, the attached garage located at 1612-13^th Avenue.

John Harper, Peshtigo WI, the owner of the building, said he believed the current building could be rebuilt.

A motion was made by Council Member Evans and seconded by Council Member Lambrecht to close the hearing. This motion was carried unanimously.

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Mayor Stupak 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 Lambrecht to close the public comment session. This motion was carried unanimously.

Nancy Douglas, of Bay Area Medical Center, asked the City Council to sponsor a 2% Hannahville grant application for their cancer care center. She added that it required a local unit of government's sponsorship and there would not be a cost to the City.

Mayor Stupak presented the State of the City for 2002.

Also, under reports of officers, Mayor Stupak submitted the following appointments for confirmation:

• Mike Kaufman to the Board of Review, replacing Ron Sundquist, with his term to expire December 31, 2004; and

• Tom Stark to the Harbor and Industrial Commission, replacing Don Mick, with his term to expire December 21, 2004.

A motion was made by Council Member Lambrecht and seconded by Council Member Evans to confirm the foregoing appointments. This motion was carried unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORT:

At a meeting held February 10, 2003 the Finance Committee reviewed the claims for the month of January 2003 and recommended that checks be drawn on the treasurer in payment of the bills as follows:

General Fund $395,369.29

S/FINANCE COMMITTEE

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

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COMMITTEE REPORT:

The Public Safety Committee reported that they had held interviews for the vacant positions of Police Patrol Officer and recommended the appointments of Michael Rowe, Jeremiah Haile, and Chad Racine to these positions under the customary probationary period.

S/PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

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

At a February 10, 2003 meeting the Public Safety Committee reviewed the only bid received to supply 15 sets of Turnout Gear for the Fire Department and recommended rejecting the bid and rebidding.

S/PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

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

At a February 10, 2003 meeting the Public Works Committee reviewed the contract with U. P. Engineers and Architects for the 22^nd Street (from 18^th Avenue to 30^th Avenue) reconstruction project and they recommended that the contract amount be increased by the amount of $8,897 for additional inspection time (217 hours).

S/PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

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

At a meeting held February 10, 2003 the Public Works Committee reviewed the list for TEA 21 street projects and they recommended that the following list be approved:

1. 10^th Avenue from 6^th Street to 10^th Street
2. 30^th Avenue from 13^th Street to 22^nd Street

S/PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

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

At a February 10, 2003 meeting the Special Projects Committee reviewed the nominations for the Community Service Award and they recommend that the following resolutions be adopted and that this award be given to William (Bill) King and the Menominee City Auxiliary Police:

WHEREAS, William King is a devoted volunteer serving the citizens of Menominee in many ways; and

WHEREAS, William King volunteers as Director and Curator of the Menominee Heritage Museum and was instrumental in the completion of the building restoration project and getting the museum listed in the National Register of Historical Places; and

WHEREAS, William King was one of the founders of the Northernaires Drum and Bugle Corps, which will be celebrating their 50^th anniversary in 2003; and

WHEREAS, William King volunteers for many organizations in the community including the Red Cross Blood Bank, Salvation Army, American Legion Post #146, and the DAR; and

WHEREAS, William King is a World War II veteran having served in the Battle of the Bulge;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Menominee City Council on this 17^th day of February 2003 that William King be awarded the Community Service Award for 2002 by the City of Menominee at the Annual Meeting of the River Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce.

WHEREAS, the Menominee City Auxiliary Police has provided the community with many hours of community service since 1957; and

WHEREAS, the Menominee City Auxiliary Police is comprised of individuals dedicated to making the community a better place; and

WHEREAS, the Menominee City Auxiliary Police in 2002 volunteered in excess of 600 hours to the community assisting at events such as the Waterfront Festival, Concerts in the Park, Shrine Circus, State Legion Baseball Tournament, high school basketball and football games, trick or treat, and many others; and

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WHEREAS, the Menominee City Auxiliary Police met on a monthly basis and committed nearly 320 hours of training to assist in their duties for the betterment of the community; and

WHEREAS, the Menominee City Auxiliary Police, through their efforts, help make the City of Menominee a better community;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Menominee City Council on this 17^th day of February 2003 that the Menominee City Auxiliary Police be awarded the Community Service Award for 2002 by the City of Menominee at the Annual Meeting of the River Cities Regional Chamber of Commerce.

S/SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE

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

At a February 10, 2003 meeting the Special Projects Committee reviewed amending the Community Service Award Policy and recommended that the following be adopted:

It is the policy of the City of Menominee to award on an annual basis an individual(s) or and organization that has significantly provided community service in the City. This award These awards shall be presented at the Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner.

S/SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE

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

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At a February 12, 2003 meeting the MIDC reviewed the Graphic Apparel Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) loan and they recommended authorizing subordination up to $165,000, to clarify the amount where the city is presently subordinated, to capitalize the present interest due to the end of the loan, and that all necessary paperwork be executed.

S/ M I D C

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

At a January 14, 2003 meeting the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed three (3) year capital outlay priority list as follows and recommended that it be adopted:

$ AMOUNT FUNDING SOURCE

1) Street Construction $1,500,000 Bond Funds, MDOT, Major/Local

Street Funds

2) Water Main Replacement 100,000 Utility Fund

3) Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement 50,000. Sewer Utility Fund

4) Spies Field Renovation/Expansion 900,000. General Fund/Grants/Donations

5) Industrial Park Expansion On-Going Industrial Aid Fund/Grant Funds

6) Cemetery Road Seal Coating 20,000. Cemetery Fund

7) Street Mobile Equipment: 100,000. Street Equip. Fund Reserve

a) Fork Lift Truck 13,000.

b) Bucket Truck 60,000.

c) Pickup Truck 18,000.

d) Line Striper 9,000.

8) Sidewalk Replacement 40,000. Liability Fund/Special Assessments

9) Police Patrol Vehicles 49,500. General Fund

10) 35^th Avenue Sewer (1200 block) 50,000. Sewer Fund/Special Assessment

11) Cemetery Intake Sheet Piling 35,000. Cemetery/General Funds/Reserves

12. Fire Apparatus Room Exhaust Ventilation System 25,000. General Fund

13) Fire Class B Foam 2,500. General Fund

14) Library Technology Upgrade 5,000. Library/General Funds

15) Police/Fire Computer Hardware 3,500. General Fund

16) River Park Riding Mower 8,000. River Park Fund

17) Computer System Upgrades 15,000. General Fund

18) Engineering GIS System 10,000. General/Street Funds

19) Parks Riding Mower 8,000. General Fund

20) Water Plant Roof Replacement 76,000. Water Utility Fund

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21) Clerk/Treasurer Cash Office Furniture 7,500. General/Water/Sewer Funds

22) Ordinance Recodification 6,000. General Fund

23) Library Furniture Refinishing 3,000. Library Fund

24) Stop/Yield Signs with Hardware 5,000. Major/Local Street Funds

25) Sewer Vactor Truck 30,000. Sewer Fund

26) Distribution Dewatering Pump 3,000. Water Fund

27) Water/Wastewater Computers 10,000. Water/Sewer Funds

28) Resurface Clarifier Walls at WWTP 50,000. Sewer Fund

29) Construction Signage 7,500. Major/Local Street Funds

$ AMOUNT FUNDING SOURCE

1) Street Construction $1,000,000. Bond Funds, MDOT, Major/Local

Street Funds

2) Water Main Replacement 100,000. Utility Fund

3) Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement 50,000. Sewer Utility Fund

4) Industrial Park Expansion On-Going Industrial Aid Fund/Grant Funds

5) Street Mobile Equipment 100,000. Street Equipment Fund Reserve

6) Cemetery Road Seal Coating 10,000. Cemetery Fund

7) Police Patrol Vehicles 49,500. General Fund

8) Cemetery Lawn Mower 8,000. Cemetery/General Funds

9) City Hall Parking Lot Paving 20,000. General Fund

10) Repair of Exterior Walls at Water Plant 50,000. Water Utility Fund

& Storage Tanks

11) Replace Grit Conveyor at WWTP 18,000. Sewer Fund

12) Fire Pagers 6,500. General Fund

13) 38^th Avenue Water Tank Inspection 4,000. Water Utility Fund

14) Engineering GIS Software 10,000. General Fund

15) Computer Upgrades 20,000. General Fund

16) Cemetery Fence 15,000. Cemetery Fund

17) Water Distribution Truck 20,000. Water Utility Fund

18) WWTP HVAC System 20,000. Sewer Utility Fund

19) Parks Pickup Truck 20,000. General Fund

20) 1^st Street Lift Bridge Deck 200,000. Major Street Fund

21) Fire Portable Radios 5,000. General Fund

22) Library Shelving 6,000. Library Fund

23) Municipal Complex Furniture 3,000. General Fund

24) Sewer Vactor Truck 30,000. Sewer Utility Fund

25) Ordinance Recodification 6,000. General Fund

26) Cemetery Records Laminator 5,000. Cemetery Fund

27) Police Projector 3,000. General Fund

28) Spies Library Landscaping 8,000. Library Fund

29) Carbon System Improvements at Henes Park Intake 7,500. Water Utility Fund

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$ AMOUNT FUNDING SOURCE

1) Street Construction $1,000,000. Bond Funds, MDOT, Major/Local

Street Funds

2) Water Main Replacement 100,000. Utility Fund

3) Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement 50,000. Sewer Utility Fund

4) Industrial Park Expansion On-Going Industrial Aid Fund/Grant Funds

5) Cemetery Expansion 100,000. Cemetery/General Funds

6) Street Mobile Equipment 100,000. Street Equipment Fund Reserve

7) Police Patrol Vehicles 49,500. General Fund

8) Hattie Street Bridge Deck Replacement 150,000. Major Street Fund

9) Cemetery Dump Truck 27,000. Cemetery Fund

10) Computer Upgrades 20,000. General Fund

11) Library Exterior Signage 10,000. Library Fund

12) Variable Speed Drive & High Efficiency Motors 22,000. Water Utility Fund

at 48^th Avenue Tank

13) Library Front Steps 20,000. Library Fund

14) Fire Hurst Cutting Tool 6,000. General Fund

15) Fire Breathing Air Compressor 18,000. General Fund

16) Sewer Vactor Truck 30,000. Sewer Utility Fund

17) Liquid Chlorine Feed Systems at Water 22,000. Water/Sewer Utility Funds

and Wastewater Plants

18) Police Duty Weapons 6,250. General Fund

19) Municipal Complex Furniture 3,000. General Fund

S/PLANNING COMMISSION

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

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Mick to uphold the Condemnation Board's order dated September 18, 2002 on Case CB 01-005, the attached garage located at 1612-13^th Avenue. This motion was carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Council Member Evans and seconded by Council Member Organ to approve sponsoring a 2% Hannahville grant application for the BAMC Cancer Care Center. This motion was carried unanimously.

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Mayor Stupak opened the public comment session.

No one was heard.

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

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

Thomas F. DeNike

City Clerk/Treasurer

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