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Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, April 29, 2026 02:00 PM City Hall – Council Chambers, 7358 Market St., Mackinac Island, Michigan

I.Call to Order

II.Roll Call

III.Pledge of Allegiance

IV.Additions to / Adoption of Agenda

V.Approval of Minutes

  1. a.Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting, held on April 15, 2026

  2. b.Minutes of the Annual Business License Meeting, held on April 20, 2026

  3. c.Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting, held on April 20, 2026

VI.Approval of the Treasurer's Report

  1. a.April 29, 2026 Treasurer's Report

VII.Approval of Payments for:

  1. a.April 30, 2026 Payroll 

  2. b.April 29, 2026 Payables

VIII.Committee Reports

IX.Correspondence

  1. a.Letter from Robert Benkendorf – electric bikes 

X.Old Business

  1. a.Discussion and / or action regarding the Service & Repair Orders from Otis Elevator

  2. b.Discussion and / or action regarding a request for a late spring set at the Bonzheim project – 4311 Pine Cove Ln.

  3. c.Discussion and / or action regarding the request for a vehicle and trailer permit, submitted by Plutchak Crane, for the Bonzheim project – 4311 Pine Cove Ln. 

  4. d.Discussion and / or action regarding the request from Sunset Forest Association to waive vehicle permit fees for Belonga Excavating for fall 2025 road work 

XI.New Business

  1. a.Discussion and / or action regarding the need for a new air compressor unit for the Fire Hall (Station 1)

  2. b.Request for approval to adopt City of Mackinac Island Resolution No. 26-008 – Declaring May 11 – 16th as Police Week 

  3. c.Request for approval of the Public Works Department 2026 season uniform order (budgeted item)

  4. d.Request for approval to renew the warranty for the Police Department server 

  5. e.Discussion and / or action regarding the Country Cleaning bid for the public restrooms

  6. f.Discussion and /or action regarding the Country Cleaning bid for cleaning at the Library restroom

  7. g.Request for approval for Shepler’s Ferry to hang banners on the dock during the 2026 Detroit Regional Conference 

  8. h.Discussion and / or action regarding the Planning Commission’s request to set a Streets Committee to discuss how to better facilitate trash pickup 

  9. i.Discussion and / or action regarding the Planning Commission’s recommendation from their April 14th Public Hearing regarding the Zoning Ordinance / ZBA alternates 

  10. j.Request for approval of the following three (3) Competitive Event Applications from RunMackianc Events

    1. ) Mackinac Island Lilac Festival 10K – June 6, 2026 (9:30am – 12:00 pm)

    2. ) Mackinac Island Eight Mile Road Race – September 12, 2026 (9:30 am – 12:30 pm)

    3. ) Mackinac Island Great Turtle Race – October 24, 2026 (10:30 am – 1:30 pm)

  11. k.Request for approval of a pre-approved trailer permit, submitted by Doug Yoder, for a trailer to haul cabinetry and other materials to the Bay View B&B – 6947 Main St.

  12. l.Discussion and / or action of a pre-approved vehicle & trailer permit, submitted by Belonga Excavating, to install conduit at the Gilmer residence – 7575 main St. 

  13. m.Discussion and / or action of a pre-approved vehicle permit, submitted by Belonga Excavating, to haul a trailered fuel tank to Hoban Hill – 2269 Cadotte Ave 

  14. n.Request for approval of (2) vehicle permits, submitted by Mission Point, for May propane deliveries

  15. o.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by Grand Hotel, to install the lake line intake pipe for the Woods 9 golf course

  16. p.Request for approval of a trailer permit, submitted by Grand Hotel, to move a wood chipper to the stockyard (behind the Grand 9)

  17. q.Request for approval of 66 pre-approved annual vehicle permits, submitted by Grand Hotel, for:

    1. ) 38 golf carts – Grand 9                                   4.) 28 golf carts – Woods 9

    2. ) 1 beverage cart – Grand 9                               5.) 1 beverage cart – Woods 9

    3. ) 1 utility cart – Grand 9                                    6.) 1 utility cart – Woods 9

  18. r.Request for approval to extend (5) trailer permits at Harbour View Inn 

  19. s.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by Grand Hotel, for the delivery of the Manoogian Art exhibit 

  20. t.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by Creative Day Technologies, for broadcasting during the Detroit Regional Conference

  21. u.Request for approval of (2) vehicle permits, submitted by Detroit Public Television, for broadcasting during the Detroit Regional Conference

  22. v.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by Belonga Excavating, to install septic tanks at the Wenzel build – Forest Bluff lot #3

  23. w.Request for approval of (2) vehicle & 1 trailer permit, submitted by Belonga Excavating, for water service replacements for the Dept. of Public Works

  24. x.Request for approval of (3) vehicle & (1) trailer permit, submitted by Belonga Excavating, to install power and sewer at the Gromley build – Cedar Point Ln. 

  25. y.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by Belonga Excavating, to install a sewer grinder for the Inn at Stonecliffe housing located at 2172 Annex Rd. 

  26. z.Request for approval of a preapproved vehicle permit, submitted by Chippewa Hotel, for flood & fire demo work at Hoban Hill 

  27. aa.Request for approval of (1) vehicle & (1) trailer permit, submitted by R&R Fire Truck Repairs, for annual fire truck maintenance 

  28. bb.Request for approval of a preapproved vehicle permit, submitted by St. Onge Latex & Groove, for painting at the Medical Center

  29. cc.Request for approval of a preapproved vehicle permit, submitted by Mustang Lounge, for a hood vent replacement at 1485 Astor St. 

  30. dd.Request for approval of a trailer permit, submitted by Irene Horn, to remove household goods from her property on 7th Street

  31. ee.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by Andrew Doud, for second floor work at the Destination Mackinac building – 7293 Main St. 

  32. ff.Discussion and / or action regarding (6) vehicle & (1) trailer permit, submitted by Darrow Bothers Excavating, for work at the Bonzheim project – 4311 Pine Cove Ln. 

  33. gg.Discussion and / or action regarding (4) vehicle and (10) trailer permits, submitted by Dickinson Homes, for the Bonzheim project – 4311 Pine Cove Ln. 

  34. hh.Request for approval of a trailer permit, submitted by Noah Builders, to haul & store materials and tools for work at 8095 Algonquin St. 

  35. ii.Request for approval of (2) vehicle and (1) trailer permit, submitted by Belonga Excavating, to replace a curb stop for the DPW at 7337 Market St. 

  36. jj.Request for approval of (4) vehicle and (1) trailer permit, submitted by Belonga Excavating, to prep for blacktop patches for the DPW and School 

  37. kk.Request for approval of (3) vehicle and (1) trailer permit, submitted by Belonga Excavating, to replace a water valve on Main Street for the DPW

  38. ll.Request for approval of a preapproved vehicle and trailer permit, submitted by the Island House, to move glass shower doors

  39. mm.Request for approval of the following Renewal Business License Applications

  40. nn.Request for approval of the following Off-Island Business License Applications

XII.Miscellaneous / General Council Discussion / Additional Agenda Items

XIII.Adjournment