The City of Ishpeming held its Regular Council Meeting on June 18, 2025, at 6:00 P.M., addressing several key agenda items that focused on community development and recreational improvements.

The meeting commenced with a discussion regarding a grant application for the 2025 Native American Heritage Fund. A council member shared that a citizen had approached them to submit the grant, which seeks $20,000 with no matching funds required. The council unanimously approved the motion to support the grant application, allowing the city to act as the conduit for the funding.

Following this, the council reviewed the long-awaited Grama beginner trail and bridge project. Initially approved in 2018, the project faced delays due to various issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic. The council was presented with an update on the project, which includes a beginner-friendly trail approximately three-quarters to a mile long, designed to accommodate novice bikers and encourage community engagement in outdoor activities. The trail will connect to a bridge crossing Partridge Creek, with necessary permit applications already in progress.

Glenn Lirley, representing Grama, elaborated on the project's vision, emphasizing the need for more beginner trails in the area. The council expressed support for the project, with plans to revisit and potentially revise existing agreements related to trail development in the future.

In conclusion, the meeting highlighted the council's commitment to enhancing recreational opportunities in Ishpeming, with the approval of both the grant application and the Grama trail project marking significant steps forward for community development. Further discussions and follow-up actions are anticipated as these projects progress.