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\"I know there are plans to get it fixed permanently. But in the meantime, I wanna remind the council that this is a road used by more emergency equipment than I would say any street in Ishpeming,\" Olds said, identifying his address on Ninth Street. He emphasized concerns about having a single entrance to the hospital and the need to keep the road safe for ambulances in the event of an evacuation or fire.

The mayor thanked Olds for his comments and moved on to other business. The transcript does not record an immediate council direction or staff response beyond the public comment acknowledgement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Ishpeming Regular Council Meeting - June 18, 2025 6:00 P.M.","oneSentenceSummary","A resident told the council that the route to UP Health System Bell Hospital requires more frequent temporary repairs because it is the primary access for ambulances and other emergency vehicles.","taxTitle","Ishpeming, Marquette County, Michigan","taxId",55654,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6554585,"Council backs DNR permit for beginner trail and agrees to be conduit for Native American Heritage Fund grant",333,2191000,2524000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5022131-a8a988855ca5c0dc3b09c5449dfac74a&start=2191&end=2524","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5022131-a8a988855ca5c0dc3b09c5449dfac74a/thumbnail_2191000.jpg","/articles/6554585/Ishpeming/Marquette-County/Michigan/Council-backs-DNR-permit-for-beginner-trail-and-agrees-to-be-conduit-for-Native-American-Heritage-Fund-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554585-c85bcc95255c2d4237319c4994a56887/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154278&Signature=lVZZcGLf~oHVtbClmILaAyCBULJFcYYy8ynYn7oFFSio4C639F0bnaqh~cPGe6vw~~HQNyxG2EpeG5Qb0tLjI4dDV2SrIBTf1DByWyz8~JDsa50djJKzJTmE2rFZpFpgT6ykHEhpLA6Y-bouoWmQjbeeCu7ILex57uK4MBkVsiVnfoS~lwOQGGhQcGQiG8G9NsXpZjZyMmyjDv2Y~a9uARjF33yR0fEpO-gLiSM~GpnRZfgl7pXg-Drf6zgFXa0zjyBOrTA0GkIkkfYCQbSd~iYFw-QY9az78VJt5dbLGxpOTbG86epZ6jU3C05TctMoMKZeNkgBzSd6BxX5sQ9hSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The council approved two community project requests: authorization for a DNR permit application for a beginner trail and bridge and a motion for the city to act as conduit for a 2025 Native American Heritage Fund grant application.

Glenn Lirley, president of GRAMA, described the planned beginner trail and bridge crossing of Partridge Creek from the upper parking lot behind the Howard Oil building; the route would be roughly three‑quarters of a mile, flat and six feet wide to accommodate less experienced riders. GRAMA volunteers told the council the group will not charge the city for construction work.

Sarah Garber, who identified herself as a resident and Native American business owner, asked the council to support a powwow and said organizers requested $20,000 from the Native American Heritage Fund to cover festival costs and vendor outreach. \"Giga Maga means celebration of heavens,\" Garber said, describing the event and its cultural goals. The council voted to be the conduit for the grant application; staff said there is no local match and that organizers expect roughly $3,000 additional funds from vendors and fundraising.

Council authorized the city manager to sign the DNR permit application for the beginner trail and bridge and directed staff to continue work on a comprehensive trail agreement with GRAMA that could include adjacent property and future projects.

Both motions passed by voice vote. Staff said the trail work dates to a 2018 approval but the project was not completed; GRAMA has been working on other trail segments, with the Brass Wire beginner trail reported as about 70% complete.","The council authorized the manager to sign a DNR permit application for a beginner trail and bridge project proposed by GRAMA and agreed to act as the city conduit for a $20,000 Native American Heritage Fund grant to support a powwow event.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6554590,"Ishpeming approves $1.3 million in contractor payments; sewer work near completion but river crossing remains",288,1682000,1970000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5022131-a8a988855ca5c0dc3b09c5449dfac74a&start=1682&end=1970","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5022131-a8a988855ca5c0dc3b09c5449dfac74a/thumbnail_1682000.jpg","/articles/6554590/Ishpeming/Marquette-County/Michigan/Ishpeming-approves-13-million-in-contractor-payments-sewer-work-near-completion-but-river-crossing-remains","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554590-3f081083f27d767a5d4570da9d809130/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154278&Signature=bkItSyQJF8Rcnzjy68R4-LXRQBQaW0ePGCNvYu62FzI65xl2jIzNDqK2PQ431HHRNzqN4PM6ipO-q~StnlyjeeHzc2mGx3ez7SdtkJt-qfgxnJgro2PeeCKzxOUPR8mCuRPl2DS3q6ZeqzP5bZjkYfLRvpu3qXb~IThEwe1ok1SgkQW1u7v4DQIkfy4gAHgIP1o24ycKySzx9oLnhUS4A6kghKNwBqbLPyEcouh0wcuRLAtjIlf3fbco6mcvGXtDDozLYJaUR4SMwmJzQgcznmPqCupdAWMC5K2MpBa5VLfOD0QNuJVOXprpVrS0CxwPn-KlVibsvlF4WrF8gWprXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ishpeming's council approved several large contractor payments and closed out one local repair at the June meeting.

Council approved a payment total of $1,311,840.79 to UP Engineers, Lindbergh & Sons and Payne & Dolan for recent water project work under \"Resolution 16‑2025.\" Council later approved a separate clean water (sewer) progress payment under \"Resolution 17‑2025\" for $267,001.21. Both payments were approved by voice vote.

The council also approved a final payment to Payne & Dolan for corrective work on the Second Street storm sewer in the amount of $24,612.92. Council members said they had withheld retainage during the winter to produce a spring punch list; staff recommended closing the contract after field review.

City project staff described remaining work on the sanitary system as largely complete except for a river crossing. \"Most of the work is, I would say in the next month will be complete on the sanitary side,\" said Chris, a city staff member who oversees construction, adding that slip‑lining, manhole lining and a remaining river crossing are the main outstanding items.

Staff described slip‑lining as a minimally invasive method to rehabilitate pipes by pulling a resin‑saturated liner into place and curing it in situ; the technique avoids open excavation in many locations and extends pipe life by decades. Project managers said the approach reduces groundwater infiltration and lowers wastewater volumes the city must pay to dispose.

Council moved and approved each payment after staff presented contractor invoices and on‑site verification by city field personnel. Staff said routine Wednesday coordination meetings with contractors help resolve field questions and keep monthly progress billings aligned with actual work.

Council members asked for continued updates on the river crossing and any cost implications; staff said they are negotiating methods with the contractor and will report back.","The council approved multiple construction payments totaling $1,311,840.79 for water project work and $267,001.21 for clean water (sewer) work, and authorized a final contractor payment for a Second Street storm sewer repair. Staff said most sanitary work will be complete in a month, but a river crossing remains the major outstanding item.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6554594,"Ishpeming council pauses 5% utility rate increase, adopts monthly billing policy and promotes new leak‑monitoring system",0,1324000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5022131-a8a988855ca5c0dc3b09c5449dfac74a&start=1324&end=1324","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5022131-a8a988855ca5c0dc3b09c5449dfac74a/thumbnail_1324000.jpg","/articles/6554594/Ishpeming/Marquette-County/Michigan/Ishpeming-council-pauses-5-utility-rate-increase-adopts-monthly-billing-policy-and-promotes-new-leakmonitoring-system","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6554594-c30f64d99e71ec79558e9b63cb598061/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154278&Signature=YV88rKtqy6jbWDekuuhfTYp9zHF8EC2d--D1GgNKvwLb1qZlOdoWcteEnqBrDWHSrpJ1BsawXVmMSSO2RTEsJCx261Bo7Ef8qMmIpZmJzMlQAY8ticCTiElWPXUz4kDN1VY40RHvL7QX0UswyhIK8xIf90h0qwWF7yUu1QQCdaZWL3sbxJdK2UoxVogAQdf8cQEyTuwL~CuUN3f8bdrjCnPYpczDOxokNTSvOKBEaP678w93Ve2LAzeEym3RFciCjkLQH16YdVX6-~rsVRQKlgGOQlMiVeUOGMoo3MtpZuIrCTZJy91E7Yb9CD9vDlFQJsUmZr94Dd6BJTl2I4MZOw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ishpeming City Council voted to forego a planned 5% increase to water and sewer rates for 2025 and adopted revisions to the city's utility billing policy intended to standardize monthly billing and give customers more time before shutoff.

Council members approved the moves at the June meeting after the city's finance director said the new metering and billing systems have raised collections and that year‑to‑date revenues were tracking to plan. \"My recommendation at this time mid year is to forego the 2025 rate increase,\" said Grant, the city's finance director. Council members supported the recommendation by voice vote.

The council also adopted revisions to Policy 304 to set a single monthly billing cycle. Under the adopted schedule, prior bills are due on the 5th of the month, current bills are issued on the 8th, shutoff notices are sent on the 15th, the final day to pay without being subject to shutoff is the 25th, and service is eligible for shutoff on the 26th of each month. The revisions include staff guidance on temporary payment extensions and outreach for customers who need assistance.

At the same meeting, the city demonstrated Aqua Hawk, the new monitoring platform that can send automated leak alerts to customers and to staff. DPW staff said Aqua Hawk can highlight accounts with unusually high flow and allow the city to notify customers by email or text. Bill, speaking for public works, noted the system showed an example where a day‑care account used 80 gallons on a Sunday; staff can register customers at the counter and preconfigure alert thresholds.

Council members and staff framed the combined changes as a way to reduce underbilling and wastewater disposal costs. \"We're collecting pretty much every penny that's due to us,\" Mayor Pat Scanlon said during the discussion, noting that better metering also reduces the volume of water the city pays to dispose of at the landfill.

The council moved promptly from the policy discussion to a formal vote adopting the billing policy revisions. Staff said Aqua Hawk accounts can be set up by customers and that the city will provide training and a short instructional video.

The policy change is limited to billing and collections; the council left a standing scheduled increase for 2026 in place for later review. Council members emphasized the city will continue offering case‑by‑case temporary payment extensions and a front‑office option to register customers for Aqua Hawk notifications.","The Ishpeming City Council voted to delay a scheduled 5% utility rate increase for 2025, adopted revisions to the city's utility billing policy, and heard a demonstration of the Aqua Hawk customer leak‑detection system intended to reduce surprise bills and sewage disposal costs.","actionData","errors"]

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Resident urges repeated temporary fixes for road to UP Health System Bell Hospital

Council backs DNR permit for beginner trail and agrees to be conduit for Native American Heritage Fund grant

Ishpeming approves $1.3 million in contractor payments; sewer work near completion but river crossing remains

Ishpeming council pauses 5% utility rate increase, adopts monthly billing policy and promotes new leak‑monitoring system