On the agenda: Hancock July 27, 2026 — Data Center (Jul 27)
Past ⚠ Agenda Watch Hancock, Michigan · Monday, July 27, 2026 — 3 months ago
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CITY OF HANCOCK
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Monday, July 27, 2026
Regular Meeting
Call to order by Chairperson Walton at 6:00 pm.
Present: Harris, Griffis, Walton, Rickard, Lahti, Nagel, Zamaites
Absent: Blau and Kalinec
Motion by Member Rickard and supported by Member Zamaites to excuse Members Blau and Kalinec
from tonight’s meeting.
Yes: All
No: None
Motion Carried
Motion by Member Griffis and supported by Member Harris to approve the agenda as presented.
Yes: All
No: None
Motion Carried
Public Comment
None
Meeting Minutes
June 22, 2026
Motion by Member Griffis and supported by Member Nagel to approve June 22, 2026, meeting minutes as
presented.
Yes: All
No: None
Motion Carried
Updates
Manager Babcock gave the following updates:
• Attended an Opportunity Zone meeting in Marquette. City of Hancock had the most votes.
• Americorp workers are working in Mannerheim and will have a rummage sale August 7&8.
• Quotes for paving Market and Grove Streets.
• Sewer projects – replacing old water and sewer lines
• Solar Panel Project – new location, HOCO can’t hold the weight.
• Cemetery Board – updating rules and ordinance. Looking for another member for the open position.
• Recreation Commission – trail from campground to bike park, playground equipment for beach,
campground and laurn grove. Millage renewal will be on the November ballot.
• Public Library – possible millage on November ballot.
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Planning Commission Minutes
07-27-2026
Unfinished Business
Review Master Plan objectives for potential updates – Reviewed as a group and noted needed changes for
the zoning ordinance update in the fall.
Review proposed Parking Ordinance – Motion by Member Griffis and supported by Member Harris to give
Tab B and Tab C of the proposed parking ordinance to the DDA and then to the City Council.
Yes: All
No: None
Motion Carried
New Business
Data Center Regulation – Motion by Member Rickard and supported by Member Griffis to have Member
Griffis work on language and include the definition of a data center for the zoning ordinance update in the
fall.
Yes: All
No: None
Motion Carried
Public Comment
None
Adjourn
Motion by Member Nagel and supported by Member Zamaites to adjourn the meeting at 7:29 pm.
Yes: All
No: None
Motion Carried
Signature available at City Hall
Tara Dulong, Deputy Clerk
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Planning Commission Minutes
07-27-2026
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