Regular City Council Meeting Wednesday, March 18, 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 Annual Bicycle License Redetermination Hearing, held on March 4, 2026

• 3.4.2026 Annual Bike License Redetermination Hearing Minutes.pdf (0.11 MB)

2. b.Minutes of the Regular Meeting, held on March 4, 2026

• March 4, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.14 MB)

3. c.Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting, held on March 17, 2026 

• Special City Council Meeting Minutes - March 17, 2026.pdf (0.09 MB)

VI.Approval of the Treasurer's Report

1. a.March 18, 2026 Treasurer's Report

• Treas Report 2026 03 18.pdf (0.20 MB)

VII.Approval of Payments for:

1. a.March 18, 2026 Payables 

• 3.18.2026 Payables Spreadsheet.pdf (0.06 MB)

2. b.March 19, 2026 Payroll

• 3.19.2026 Payroll Spreadsheet.pdf (0.07 MB)
• 3.19.2026 Gusto Payroll Report.pdf (0.65 MB)

VIII.Committee Reports

IX.Correspondence

X.Old Business

1. a.Discussion and / or action regarding the 2026 Marine Rescue Slip Rental Agreement with the DNR 

• MACKINAC ISLAND SEASONAL SLIP RENTAL AGREEMENT.pdf (1.34 MB)
• CITY OF MACINAC ISLAND SEASONAL SLIP BILLING.pdf (2.97 MB)

2. b.Discussion and / or action regarding the Service & Repair Orders from Otis Elevator

• Otis Elevator Service Repair Quotes - 2026.pdf (1.38 MB)

3. c.Discussion of proposed amendments for the License and Permit fees and Rates Ordinance for the 2026 / 2027 licensing year

XI.New Business

1. a.Discussion and / or action regarding the proposed amendments to Ferry Boat Ordinance No. 629

• City of Mackinac Island Ordinance No. 632 - Adotped 3.18.2026.pdf (0.23 MB)

2. b.Discussion and / or action regarding the proposed demand letter to the ferry companies

• City of MI Ferry Company Demand and Document list.pdf (0.50 MB)

3. c.Discussion and / or action regarding City of Mackinac Island Resolution No. 26-005 – Ferry Regulation 

• MI Ferry Regulation Resolution 03.18.26.pdf (0.07 MB)

4. d.Request for approval to adopt City of Mackinac Island Resolution number 26-003 – Poverty Exemption 

• 2026 Poverty Exemption Resolution.pdf (0.18 MB)

5. e.Request for approval of the Use Permit with Mackinac Island State Park Commission for Marine Rescue’s equipment storage at the Visitor Center

• MISPC_MMR_VisitorCenterStorage_2026.pdf (0.15 MB)

6. f.Discussion and / or action regarding the request for a drone show during the 2026 Detroit Regional Chamber Conference 

• Grand Drone Show - DRC 2026.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Drone Show Map.pdf (0.20 MB)

7. g.Request for approval of (2) vehicle and (2) trailer permits, submitted by Cummins Sales & Services, to perform annual generator maintenance at the City, Department of Public Works, Medical Center, and Iroquois Hotel 

• Cummins annual generator maintenance.pdf (0.28 MB)

8. h.Request for approval of (6) annual vehicle permits, submitted by Mission Point Resort, for the 2026 / 2027 season

• MPR - 2026 Annual Vehicle Permits.pdf (0.34 MB)

9. i.Request for approval of an Off-Island business license application, submitted by Hardy Electric 

10. j.Request for approval of a vehicle permit, submitted by Olsen & Olsen, for work at Fort Mackinac 

• Olsen&Olsen_TMVP_FortMackinac.pdf (0.08 MB)

11. k.Request for approval of 33 annual motor vehicle permits, submitted by Grand Hotel 

• Grand Hotel Annual Permits.pdf (0.11 MB)

12. l.Request for approval of 11 annual motor vehicle permits, submitted by M.I. Carriage Tours / Service Company 

• MICT Annual Permits.pdf (0.60 MB)

13. m.Request for approval to enter in to closed session to discuss ongoing litigation 

XII.Miscellaneous / General Council Discussion / Additional Agenda Items

XIII.Adjournment