Alan Dika, Alan Hegedus, Frederick Holdorph, Cecelia Johnston and Pringle Pfeifer

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1 Mayor Dika called the fourteenth meeting of the seventy-ninth Harbor Springs City Council to order at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at 160 Zoll Street, Harbor Springs, Michigan. 1. Roll Call and Verification of Quorum Present: Absent: Alan Dika, Alan Hegedus, Frederick Holdorph, Cecelia Johnston and Pringle Pfeifer None Also Present: City Manager Thomas C. Richards, City Attorney James T. Ramer, City Chief of Police Daniel J. Branson, and City Clerk Ronald B. McRae 2. City Clerk / Comptroller / Treasurer A. Approval of Minutes It was noted that the following correction needs to be made to the May 2, 2011 minutes: On Page 3, Item 4A, second paragraph, first sentence reads, he has been talking to a friend from Traverse City..." It should read, " he has been talking to someone from Traverse City..." #7810 Motion by Pfeifer, second by Holdorph, to approve the May 2, 2011 regular City Council meeting minutes as amended. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion carried. B. Approval of Bills I have examined the bills appearing on the vouchers below and recommend they be allowed and payment made from the following funds: Voucher Number Description Fund Name Amount Sales Tax 4/30/11 General Fund $6, Electric Fund 11, Payroll Ending 5/8/11 General Fund $36, Major St. Fund Local St. Fund Historical Fund Electric Fund 11, Water/Sewer Fund 6, Waterfront Fund 3, Equipment Fund

2 Page Accounts Payable General Fund $29, Council 5/16/11 Major St. Fund 0.00 Local St. Fund Police Reserve Fund 0.00 Historical Fund Electric Fund 73, Water & Sewer Fund 38, WTTP Water Fund 0.00 Waterfront Fund 42, Weather Buoy Fund 0.00 Equipment Fund 8, Farmers Market Fund 0.00 #7811 Motion by Hegedus, second by Johnston, to approve the bills in the amount of $270, Ayes 5 Nays 0 Motion carried. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that claims on voucher numbers 7723, 7324 and 7725, checked by the Finance Committee, in the amount of $270, be allowed for payment, and the City Manager and the Mayor are hereby authorized to execute warrants to be drawn on the following funds: General Fund $72, Major Streets Fund Local Streets Fund Police Reserve 0.00 Historical Fund Electric Fund 95, Water & Sewer Fund 44, West Traverse Water Fund 0.00 Waterfront Fund 46, Weather Buoy Fund 0.00 Equipment Fund 9, Trust Fund 0.00 Farmers Market Fund Total $270, ============ 3. Citizen Comments None 4. Public Hearing on Proposed 2011 Millage Rate - Truth in Taxation Hearing Mayor Dika called the Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing on Proposed 2011 Millage Rate to order at 7:03 p.m. Dika directed City Clerk McRae to explain what the Truth-in-Taxation millage rate is and the need for the public hearing.

3 Page 3 City Clerk McRae stated that the Truth-in-Taxation millage rate was mills. If the Truth-in-Taxation millage rate would generate enough revenue to meet the budgeted revenue required from current property taxes, there would be no need for a Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing. Due to the drop in the taxable value of the City, an increase of mills is necessary to meet the budgeted revenues from current property taxes. The proposed property tax millage rate for 2011 is mills. Mayor Dika asked if there were any public comments on increasing the property tax millage rate to mills. There were no public comments. Mayor Dika closed the Truth-in-Taxation Public Hearing at 7:05 p.m. 5. City Manager s Section A. Consideration of the Resolution to Establish 2011 Millage Rate #7812 Motion by Dika, second by Hegedus, to approve the Resolution to Establish the 2011 Millage Rate. Ayes Dika, Hegedus, Holdorph, Johnston and Pfeifer Nays 0 Motion carries. B. Consideration of the Salvage and Removal of House Spring Street City Manager Richards stated that he consulted with, Bruce Odom of Odom Reuse, near Traverse City. Odom stated that he would be primarily interested in the claw foot tub, doors, stairway railings, spindles, newel posts and registers. The Odom Reuse organization would remove these items without any charge or compensation from the City. There was no offer to deconstruct the house. If the City was interested in that, the Odom Reuse organization estimated that their bid would be at least fifty percent more than the current bids submitted to the City by the local contractors. City Manager Richards stated the Habitat for Humanity Restore manager restated his proposal to remove and salvage the bathroom fixtures, stairway, doors, all wood interior trim, light switches, registers and water heater. These items would be placed for sale at their Restore facility, which would benefit the local organization, builders and or residents. However, the Habitat for Humanity would not demolish the building. City Manager Richards stated that at this point the low bidder was still willing to honor the original bid of $10,000 to remove the house, excavate and fill in the basement and seed the area. The low bidder, Tri-County Excavating, would demolish the building after Habitat for Humanity does their salvage work. After a brief discussion, the consensus of City Council was that City Manager Richards should proceed to demolish the house as proposed. C. Approval of Running Events from the Outfitter City Manager Richards introduced Josh Baker, owner of the Outfitter and sponsor of the Harbor Springs Race Day and the Thanksgiving Day Run. City Manager Richards noted that both events were held in 2010 and no problems were noted.

4 Page 4 Council members questioned the coordination of events during the Harbor Springs Race Day (Race Day) and the Thanksgiving Day Run. Baker reviewed the proposed schedule of events for Race Day and how the races on Race Day are timed and scheduled that there are no timing conflicts. Councilperson Pfeifer stated that the two events are a good thing. They do bring people into town. It was the consensus of the City Council to authorize the City Manager to approve the two race events proposed by the Outfitter with the condition that the details of the events be reviewed with the City Manager and the Police Chief. D. Dog Park Comments - Clarification from Dr. Mike McDonald City Manager Richards stated that he received an from Mike McDonald, Doctor of Veterinarian Medicine, about the minutes of the March 7, 2011 Council Meeting. The citizen comments section included a statement suggesting that in his opinion, having dogs and deer in pens very close to one another wouldn t adversely affect the deer. McDonald wanted to advise City Council that that comment did not reflect his statements or opinion and asked that the previous meeting minutes be clarified. E. Manager's Report 1. Bond Sale Water Projects City Manager Richards stated that the bond sale has occurred on the $2,200,000 Limited Tax General Obligation Bond Issue. The bonds sold for an interest rate of 3.977%. The rate is 0.7% less than the bond market index for that week. There were five bids received ranging from the low of 3.977% to a high of 4.45%. The low bidder was a group of five, headed by Raymond James and Associates. The bond closing will occur on June 1, East Dock - Renovations City Manager Richards stated that the East Dock Renovations are almost completed. There are a few loose ends to tie up. The collars will be completed this week. Some additional hinge mountings have been identified as weak points and recommended for repair. Floating Dock Systems is providing a quote for the additional work that, if approved, can be completed later this year. 3. Department Reports City Manager Richards noted that the Police Department and Electric Department have submitted monthly reports. The reports are in the Council packets. 4. Dog Park Letters City Manager Richards stated he received two letters concerning the Dog Park and proposed location. The Wequetonsing Land Owners Association advised that it is not in favor of the proposed Dog Park Location and Ann Burrows wrote in favor of the proposed Dog Park and its proposed location.

5 Page 5 6. Boards and Commissions A. Planning Commission (PC) Mayor Dika stated the next PC meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 26, 2011 in the City Council Chambers. B. Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Mayor Dika announced that the next ZBA meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2011 in the City Council Chambers. C. Harbor Commission Mayor Dika announced the next HC meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 4:00 p.m., June 15, D. Next Council Meeting The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2011 in the City Council Chambers. 7. Old and New Business A. Help with the Spring Disc Golf Course Councilperson Hegedus stated that he would like to thank everyone who helped with the Disc Golf Course spring cleanup and getting it ready for people to play the course. B. Speeding Enforcement Councilperson Hegedus stated that he wished to thank the Police Department for their watching for speeders. C. Curbs in Leighton Park Councilperson Holdorph asked if City Manager Richards had heard anything back from the Engineer on the cost for the installation of curbs in Leighton Park. City Manager Richards stated that he had not, but will check into the issue. 8. Adjournment With no further business, Mayor Dika adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Approved: June 6, 2011 Ronald B. McRae, City Clerk Alan J. Dika, Mayor

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