On the agenda: Munising Minutes - September 2, 2026 (298.21 KB) — Data Center (Sep 2)
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September 2nd, 2026
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
City of Munising
301 E. Superior St
Munising, MI 49862
906-387-2095
Wednesday September 2, 2026
6:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING, PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE, ROLL CALL
B. PUBLIC COMMENT (4-MINUTE LIMIT)
C. APPROVE AGENDA
D. CONSENT AGENDA
1. ACRES Meeting Minutes 7-21-2026
2. Planning Commission Meeting DRAFT Minutes 8-26-2026
3. Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes 8-3-2026
4. City Commission Meeting Minutes 8-17-2026
5. DDA Meeting Minutes DRAFT 8-19-2026
6. List of Bills
E.
NEW BUSINESS
1. City Manager's Report
2. Coleman Engineering Project Updates
3. Coleman Engineering Invoice #61503 Washington St Community
Facilities (Project #231134) $5,180.12
4. Coleman Engineering Invoice #61504 Washington St Sewer
(Project #231135) $7,714.38
5. Coleman Engineering Invoice #61505 Water (Project #231136)
$5,105.50
6. Coleman Engineering Invoice #61278 Wastewater Treatment
Facility Improvement Project (project #260105) $14,576.90
7. Crane Engineering-Variable Frequency Blower (VFD) $19,418.52
8. Lead Service Line Project Reimbursement Packet – Approval of
outstanding invoices:
Budget Item
Cost
Status
Design Engineering Costs - Coleman Engineering
$554.50
Outstanding
Legal/Financial Services – Bendzinski & Co
$14,854.00
Approved 8/5/26
Construction/Engineering Costs- Coleman
Engineering
$782.75
Outstanding
Total
$16,191.25
9. Zoning Board of Appeals Application
10. Data Center Discussion
11. Alger County Renewable Energy Solutions (ACRES) – Commission
Liaison
12. Budget Adjustments
F.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (4 MINUTE LIMIT)
G.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
H.
ADJOURNMENT
September 2nd, 2026
CITY COMMISSION
Official Proceedings
A. CALL TO ORDER THE REGULAR CITY COMMISSION MEETING, PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE, ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the City Commission was duly called and held on
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026 in the City Commission meeting room of
City Hall. Mayor Berry called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Commissioners: DesJardins, Prunick, Wilkinson, & Mayor
Berry
Commissioner: None
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS (4 MINUTE LIMIT)
There was no Public Comment
C. APPROVE AGENDA
Moved by Commissioner Desjardins to approve the agenda with amendment
13. Special Commission Meeting Date. Support by Commissioner Wilkinson.
Approved:
D.
Yeas: Commissioners: DesJardins, Prunick, Wilkinson, and
Mayor Berry
Nays: None
CONSENT AGENDA
1. ACRES Meeting Minutes 7-21-2026
2. Planning Commission Meeting DRAFT Minutes 8-26-2026
3. Planning Commission Special Meeting Minutes 8-3-2026
4. City Commission Meeting Minutes 8-17-2026
5. DDA Meeting Minutes DRAFT 8-19-2026
6. List of Bills
Moved by Commissioner Prunick to approve the Consent Agenda. Support
by Commissioner DesJardins.
Approved:
E.
Yeas: Commissioners: DesJardins, Prunick, Wilkinson, and
Mayor Berry
Nays: None
NEW CITY BUSINESS
1. City Manager's Report
Moved by Commissioner DesJardins to approve the City Manager’s Report.
Support by Commissioner Prunick.
Approved:
Yeas: Commissioners: DesJardins, Prunick, Wilkinson, and
Mayor Berry
Nays: None
General Business/Operations Update
• Commissioner Open Seat – An ad for the open commission seat has been posted in the Beacon and is
set to run for 2 weeks. The opening has also been posted on the City Website and Facebook page. One
application has been submitted as of 8.27.26.
• Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals – the Planning Commission and Zoning Board of
Appeals have open seats.
• Waterways Commission Visit – Have a meeting later this week with the grants manager at the
Waterways Commission to see if there are other grant opportunities the city may be eligible for to help
with the improvements at the boat launch.
September 2nd, 2026
•
City Job Opening: a DPW/Water and Sewer Split Position is open, and interviews will occur this week
and next. A part-time Accounts Payable/Admin position is open; interviews are anticipated in the next
few weeks.
• Athletic Field – Working with Attorney on a new lease that will be presented to the school
• Fire Truck Funding – Working to schedule a meeting with the Fire Department to go over the Fire
Truck specifications.
• Short Term Rentals (SRT) – Planning Commission is reviewing the STR ordinance. A community input
session is anticipated to be held at the September Planning Commission meeting.
• Lieutenant Governor Visit – The Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II came to Munising on
Tuesday, August 18th. The purpose of the visit was to connect with small businesses, and he visited UP
Inspired, the recipient of the Match on Main grant.
• MEDC Visit – Pablo from MEDC stopped into City Hall to talk about different programs and training
the organization has to offer. Redevelopment Ready Best Practices training was recommended, and it's
available online.
• Obsolete Property Redevelopment District – Efforts to establish an Obsolete Property Redevelopment
District are on pause for now, but may start back up in the future. The 111 Elm St property development
is working through some other challenges for now. City Manager will work with the DDA to explore
this option further.
Projects/Operations Update
• Safe Routes to School Grant – Working on getting information regarding the scale back of projects
included in the grant application. Coleman Engineering is the design engineering firm anticipated to
help with the design component of the grant. The school will continue to be a partner in the project,
and representatives will be invited to future meetings where this project is discussed.
Action – Send specific project questions to the City Manager.
•
Lead Service Line Replacement Project – Pre-construction was held on August 26th. Smith Construction
plans to start work in September and work till freeze-up; remaining work will be completed next year
with an anticipated project completion date of October 2027. They will provide homeowners with
advance notice when service lines are replaced. City Manager will work with Coleman Engineering
and start to get information out to the community, likely via the website, Facebook, and the Beacon. At
this time, downtown business service line replacement will occur next year.
Action – No action required.
•
Wastewater Treatment Plant PER – Technical Memorandum – Working on reviewing the
memorandum. Plan to review with the WWTP staff as well.
Action – Request a copy if you would like it printed!
•
Non-Motorized Transportation Plan – City Manager sent edits to Coleman Engineering.
Action – If you have comments, send them to the City Manager.
•
Munising Bay Overlook – Working with TPL on the closeout process. TPL is working with the
Conservation District on the forest management plan.
Action – No action required.
•
Washington Street – Wrapping up paperwork required to go out to bid. The City is working on the
Right -of -way Certification and getting an easement signed for a culvert.
Action – No action required.
•
Master Plan – City Manager is reviewing and connecting with CUPPAD to see about their attendance
at a meeting to answer Master Plan questions. A link to the master plan is on the City website under
Master Plan and Zoning or at: https://cityofmunising.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Munising-MP2026-DRAFT-7-31-26.pdf
Action – Review and provide comments and questions to the City Manager.
September 2nd, 2026
2. Coleman Engineering Project Updates
Update provided by Kelly Heidbrier on Coleman Projects
No Action Taken
3. Coleman Engineering Invoice #61503 Washington St Community
Facilities (Project #231134) $5,180.12
Moved by Commissioner Desjardins to approve Coleman Engineering
Invoice #61503 in the amount of $5,180.12. Support by Commissioner
Wilkinson.
Approved:
Yeas: Commissioners: DesJardins, Prunick, Wilkinson, and
Mayor Berry
Nays: None
4. Coleman Engineering Invoice #61504 Washington St Sewer
(Project #231135) $7,714.38
Moved by Commissioner Wilkinson to approve Coleman Engineering Invoice
#61504 in the amount of $7,714.38. Support by Commissioner DesJardins.
Approved:
Yeas: Commissioners: DesJardins, Prunick, Wilkinson, and
Mayor Berry
Nays: None
5. Coleman Engineering Invoice #61505 Water (Project #231136)
$5,105.50
Moved by Commissioner Prunick to approve Coleman Engineering Invoice
#61505 in the amount of $5,105.50. Support by Commissioner Wilkinson.
Approved:
Yeas: Commissioners: DesJardins, Prunick, Wilkinson, and
Mayor Berry
Nays: None
6. Coleman Engineering Invoice #61278 Wastewater Treatment
Facility Improvement Project (project #260105) $14,576.90
Moved by Commissioner DesJardins to approve Coleman Engineering
Invoice #61278 in the amount of %14,576.90. Support by Commissioner
Wilkinson.
Approved:
Yeas: Commissioners: DesJardins, Prunick, Wilkinson, and
Mayor Berry
Nays: None
7. Crane Engineering-Variable Frequency Blower (VFD) $19,418.52
Moved by Commissioner DesJardins to approve Crane Engineering-Variable
Frequency Blower in the amount of $19,418.52. Support by Commissioner
Prunick.
Approved:
Yeas: Commissioners: DesJardins, Prunick, Wilkinson, and
Mayor Berry
Nays: None
8. Lead Service Line Project Reimbursement Packet – Approval of
outstanding invoices
Moved by Commissioner DesJardins to approve Lead Service Line Project
outstanding invoice reimbursement. Support by Commissioner Wilkinson.
Approved:
Yeas: Commissioners: DesJardins, Prunick, Wilkinson, and
Mayor Berry
Nays: None
9. Zoning Board of Appeals Application
Moved by Commissioner Desjardins to approve the Zoning Board of
Appeals application of John Miller. Support by Commissioner Prunick.
September 2nd, 2026
Approved:
Yeas: Commissioners: DesJardins, Prunick, Wilkinson, and
Mayor Berry
Nays: None
10. Data Center Discussion
No Action Taken
11. Alger County Renewable Energy Solution (ACRES)-Commission
Liaison.
No Action Taken
12. Budget Adjustments
Moved by Commissioner DesJardins to approve Budget Adjustments.
Support by Commissioner Wilkinson.
Approved:
Yeas: Commissioners: DesJardins, Prunick, Wilkinson, and
Mayor Berry
Nays: None
13. Special Commission Meeting Dates
Moved by Commissioner DesJardins to hold a Special Commission Meeting
Monday, September 14th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. for Commissioner Appointment
to vacant seat. Support by Commissioner Prunick.
Approved:
F.
Yeas: Commissioners: DesJardins, Prunick, Wilkinson, and
Mayor Berry
Nays: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS (4 MINUTE LIMIT)
Brief public comment was given by resident regarding damage to
sidewalk near Chestnut St and M-28.
G.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
There was no Commissioner Comment
H.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Commissioner Prunick to adjourn the regular meeting of the
City Commission. Support by Commissioner DesJardins.
Approved:
Yeas: Commissioners: DesJardins, Prunick, Wilkinson, and
Mayor Berry
Nays: None
The regular meeting of the City Commission adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
_____________________________
Chris Berry, Mayor
_____________________________
Mary Artress, Clerk
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DTE ENERGY
UPPER PENINSULA POWER CO.
ANSER SERVICES
TRUDGEON LANDSCAPING
EMBERS CREDIT UNION
EMBERS CREDIT UNION
NIMBUS TURF IRRIGATION, LLC
NIMBUS TURF IRRIGATION, LLC
697.18
28,862.82
102.00
490.00
2,218.23
1,070.70
159.75
250.00
September 2nd, 2026
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ELECTION SOURCE
SUPERIORLAND SERVICES, INC
PARAGON LABORATORIES, INC.
LMAS DISTRICT HEALTH DEPT
CITY OF MUNISING-WATER
UPPER PENINSULA RECREATION INC
TRI-COUNTY SEPTIC & SONS LLC
AIRGAS USA, LLC
POMPS TIRE SERVICE, INC.
MY WEB MAESTRO
BLUE-WATER SOLUTIONS LLC
BADGER METER, INC.
KCI
UPPER PENINSULA RECREATION INC
ETNA SUPPLY CO.
NORTH CENTRAL LABORATORIES
U.P. PROPANE
HYDRO CORP
US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE
PARAGON LABORATORIES, INC.
BIANCHETTI MICHAEL
ALGER COUNTY TREASURER
MADIGAN'S HARDWARE
EMBERS CREDIT UNION
MUNISING BEACON MEDIA
DENMAN'S HARDWARE
AUTO VALUE
UPPER PENINSULA RECREATION INC
LASCO
ALGER COUNTY TREASURER
FOUR SEASON'S SMALL ENGINE
FABICK CAT
FOX CHEVROLET
FOX NEGAUNEE
MILLER BRADFORD & RISBERG
UP TRUCK CENTER INC
DELTA DENTAL
VISION SERVICE PLAN
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICH
SHERWIN WILLIAMS
UPPER PENINSULA RECREATION INC
KIRSTEN SEABERG
TRUIST GOVT FINANCE
633.00
88.22
1,710.00
220.00
6,612.94
4,418.70
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459.01
1,790.58
2,203.78
486.19
40,336.99
159.75
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627.32
59,894.61
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