Alpena, MI City Council Meeting, May 18, 2026

Agenda Highlights Consent Agenda A. Bills to be allowed in the amount of $379,577.10 and authorize Mayor Johnson and Clerk Soik to sign the warrant. B. Approval of cemetery deed no. 0341 by and between the City of Alpena and Eric and Patty Larsen in the amount of $1,510 for block 40, lots 58 and 59, for the use and purpose of a burial lot with perpetual care and authorize Mayor Johnson and Clerk Soik to sign said deed. Announcements A. The City is seeking an individual to fill a vacancy on the Wildlife Sanctuary Board for a three-year term. B. The Alpena Community Sestercentennial Celebration Commission is seeking community events in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the 50th anniversary of the Alpena Bi-Path for their calendar of events. Please submit 2026 events to [email protected]. C. The City is seeking individuals to fill two vacancies on the Planning Commission for a three-year term. Report of Officers, Boards and Committees A. Third quarter of fiscal year 2026 financial report – Anna Soik, Finance Director. B. Alpena Sestercentennial Community Event Request – Rachel Smolinski, City Manager. C. Council committee reports. New Business A. Fiscal year 2027 budget: 1. Adopt fiscal year 2027 budget resolution no. 2026-04. 2. Adopt fiscal year 2027 appropriations resolution no. 2026-05. 3. Adopt the amended fiscal year 2026 budget. B. 2026 Hot Mixed Asphalt Patching Program bid recommendation – Stephen Shultz, City Engineer. C. Alpena Marina gas and fuel bid recommendation – Kevin Fisher, Harbormaster.