A regular meeting of the Council for the City of Crystal Falls was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, July 8, 2002, at 4:30 P.M. Central Time.

Roll call: Mayor Cram, Councilors Hendrickson, Benda, Nylund and Lind

Also Present: City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk.

Mayor Cram opened the meeting by leading all present in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Cram supported by Councilor Benda moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 10, 2002 and the special meeting of June 28, 2002.

Scott Kenney updated the Council on matters concerning the development of a professional building at the Industrial Park. He advised that there would be no health care services provided at their building as Iron County Community Hospitals, Inc. has prohibited Dr. Dalton from participating in this project. Attorney Lawrence advised he will pen a letter to ICCH indicating that Crystal Falls Professional Center M.O.U. will no longer have a "no compete" clause regarding health services.

Although there was no representative from the DDA present, a list of DDA Action Items was reviewed by the Council.

Mayor Cram supported by Councilor Hendrickson moved to approve the release of DDA funds for Welcoming Committee Plaques in an amount not to exceed $350.00.

Motion carried.

Mayor Cram supported by Councilor Hendrickson moved to appoint Lori Baukus to the Downtown Development Authority. (Mrs. Baukus will serve the remainder of a term that will expire November 30, 2004).

Motion carried.

The Council next reviewed a compilation of billings from the Harbour House Museum that comprised the cost of the placement of the Heritage Trail sign. It was noted that the museum board had not followed proper procedure to secure funds for this sign and Manager Nordeman was asked to request a representative from the

museum to attend the next meeting of the Council to discuss the matter. Councilor Hendrickson supported by Councilor Nylund moved to pay the cost of the Harbour House Museum Heritage Trail sign in the amount of $1,073.43.

Ayes: Mayor Cram, Councilors Nylund & Hendrickson.

Nays: Councilors Benda & Lind.

Motion carried.

Mark Agnessi, Iron County Economic Development Coordinator, was present with ideas on the marketing of the Crystal Manor building. Although he still had to clear it with the Iron County Board, he advised he was willing to assist the City in this project. Clerk Olson was instructed to place the "Manor marketing" on future agendas as a regular item.

Dan Goodreau of Baraga Telephone advised the Council of their progress in the City of Crystal Falls. He shared a mapping of the City with the areas they have and will be installing cable for the DSL and local phone service.

Upon recommendation of the City Manager the Council did not take action to purchase any of the State foreclosed properties located in the City of Crystal Falls.

Mayor Cram supported by Councilor Hendrickson moved to set the Streetscape/Superior Avenue Sewer Separation project for the 2004 construction year.

Motion carried.

Mayor Cram supported by Councilor Benda moved to designate Manager Nordeman to represent the City of Crystal Falls at the Michigan Municipal League annual meeting in September, and to authorize him to cast the vote of the City at said meeting.

Motion carried.

Mayor Cram supported by Councilor Nylund, moved to set the date of the 2002-2003 Budget Hearing to be Monday, August 12, 2002 at 2:30 p.m.

Motion carried.

Councilor Hendrickson supported by Councilor Nylund moved that the payrolls and disbursements in the amount of $234,109.45 for the month of June 2002 be approved, and the City Clerk be instructed to draw checks on the City Treasury in payment of same.

Motion carried.

Mayor Cram supported by Councilor Benda, moved to accept the following reports for the month of June 2002:

Police Chief’s report indicating 222 complaints, 47 of which were closed by arrest and 3,756 patrolled miles.

Joint Fire Authority report submitted by Fire Chief John Ahola indicating answering 2 fire calls; spending approximately 26 man-hours fighting fires; and holding 1 practice and training session.

Chief Electrician’s report of department activities.

Public Work foreman’s report on department activities.

Motion carried.

Mayor Cram announced the receipt of a request by a young man from Decatur, Michigan, to purchase a "Key to the City" for his collection. Mayor Cram expressed his thoughts that the "Key" should not be an item that is sold but rather that it is given by the City as an honorary award. The entire Council agreed that selling the "Key" would depreciate the meaning of receiving this award. Clerk Olson was instructed to respond to the request and explain the Council’s position and to send a centennial pin as a token.

In light of Councilor Nylund’s resignation as a City representative on the Crystal Falls Joint Fire Authority, Mayor Cram supported by Councilor Lind moved to appoint Councilor Hendrickson to fill the vacancy and represent the City on the Crystal Falls Fire Authority Board.

Motion carried.

There being no further business to come before the Council, meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m.