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PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – JANUARY 4, 2022 A regular meeting of the Manistee City Council was called to order by her honor, Mayor Lynda Beaton on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 70 Maple Street, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENT: David Bachman, Lynda Beaton, Cindy Lundberg, Jermaine Sullivan, Michael Szymanski, James Grabowski, and Erin Martin Pontiac ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: City Manager – Bill Gambill, City Attorney – George Saylor, City Clerk – Heather Pefley, DPW Director – Jeff Mikula, Police Chief – Josh Glass, Fire Chief – Mark Cameron, and City Engineer – Shawn Middleton CITIZEN COMMENTS ON AGENDA RELATED ITEMS None. CONSENT AGENDA • Minutes December 21, 2021 Regular Meeting • Financial Reports Cash Balances November 2021 Revenue & Expenses November 2021 • Notification Regarding Next Study Session – January 11, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. A Council study session has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. A discussion will be conducted on Neighborhood Restoration and Beautification Committee bylaws; and such business as may come before Council. MOTION by Grabowski, second by Martin Pontiac to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Beaton, Lundberg, Sullivan, Szymanski, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH WHEELER KEARNS ARCHITECTS P.C. TO COMPLETE A MASTER PLAN UPDATE FOR THE RAMSDELL THEATRE The City received a State Historic Preservation Office grant to complete a new master plan for the Ramsdell Theatre. The City issued a Request for Qualifications in October and selected Wheeler Kearns Architects from the responses received. The SHPO grant is covering 100% of the costs of the study. MOTION by Szymanski, second by Grabowski to enter into an agreement with Wheeler Kearns Architects P.C. to complete a master plan update for the Ramsdell Theatre, authorizing the Mayor | Page 1  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – JANUARY 4, 2022 and Clerk to sign the agreement. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Beaton, Lundberg, Sullivan, Szymanski, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None CONSIDERATION OF APPROVING A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE CITY OF MANISTEE TO COMPLETE REHABILITATION OF MAPLE STREET BRIDGE The City successfully applied for a MDOT grant to rehabilitate Maple Street Bridge. The project has been designed and bid as a Local Agency Project. As a Local Agency Project, the City must enter into an agreement with MDOT. The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the contract. MOTION by Martin Pontiac, second by Szymanski to approve the resolution for Contract No. 21-5399, Control Section MCS 51000, Job Number 209842CON, Structure #6470 over the Manistee River, by and between the Michigan Department of Transportation and the City of Manistee and authorize Jeffrey W. Mikula, Public Works Director, to sign the contract. With a roll call vote this motion passed unanimously. AYES: Bachman, Beaton, Lundberg, Sullivan, Szymanski, Grabowski, and Martin Pontiac NAYS: None A REPORT FROM MANISTEE BLACKER AIRPORT Barry Lind was not able to give his report. This item will be rescheduled. CITIZEN COMMENT None. OFFICIALS AND STAFF Gambill updated Council on the completion of the demolition of the fire damaged structure at 530 Davis Street and wished everyone a Happy New Year. COUNCILMEMBERS Sullivan listed items she would like to see added to the next study session for discussion including SAFEbuilt and 12th Street. She also asked for updates on the Monroe Street blighted property, Blight Ad Hoc Resolution, and City property listings. Beaton asked if the Neighborhood Restoration and Beautification Committee meetings could be recorded once they commence. | Page 2  PROCEEDINGS OF THE MANISTEE CITY COUNCIL – JANUARY 4, 2022 Szymanski offered his appreciation to the EMTs for their professionalism during a recent event and wished everyone a Happy New Year. Grabowski expressed his disappointment with the boarded storefront on River Street. Martin Pontiac asked for an updated on the Wet Weather Corrective Action Plan Program. ADJOURN MOTION by Grabowski to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Heather Pefley, CMC/MiPMC II City Clerk | Page 3