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A series of routine motions passed during the Ishpeming City Council meeting.
- Delinquent accounts on tax rolls: Council authorized the city treasurer to place eligible delinquent utility accounts on the tax rolls after standard vetting; the motion carried on voice vote.
- Ishpeming Turkey Trot special-event permit (11/27): Council approved the application contingent on DPW and police review; the motion carried.
- Resolution 27-2025 (Forging Futures): Council adopted the resolution endorsing cooperation with a local 501(c)(3) to raise funds and provide limited in-kind assistance for Bruce Asgaard Park. The measure passed; one council member abstained, citing a connection to the organization.
- North Country Disposal agreement extension: Staff recommended a five-year extension of the residential garbage and refuse collection agreement at 2.8% annual increases. Council voted to waive competitive bidding under the charter and extend the agreement; the motion carried.
- Special meeting for 2024 audit presentation: Council scheduled a special meeting for Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. for presentation of the 2024 audit.
Motions were recorded by voice vote in the meeting transcript; the record shows affirmative voice responses for each action. Where roll-call tallies were not read aloud, the motions were announced as passed by the chair.
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