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IRONWOOD, MI - Sunday, August 23, 2009 - The Ironwood City Commission will be holding a regular meeting on Monday, August 24, 2009 at 5:30 PM, in the Commission Chambers on the second floor of the Ironwood Memorial Building.

As always the meeting will begin the Opening Prayer; the Pledge of Allegiance; and the recording of the roll. The the Commission will vote to approve the Consent Agenda, which is supposed to be a list of mundane, routine items that should require no discussion. The following items are on Monday night's Consent Agenda:

(1) Approval of the Minutes for the August 10th Regular City Commission Meeting.

(2) Review and Place on File

(a) Gogebic-Ontonagon Community Action Agency Meeting Minutes of July 16th.
(b) Downtown Ironwood Development Authority Meeting Minutes of August 7th.
(c) Pat O'Donnell Civic Center Meeting Minutes of January 28th; March 25th; April 22nd; June 24th; and Special Meeting Minutes of December 8th and March 10th.

(3) Schedule Public Hearing for Monday, September 14th at 4:55 PM to introduce Ordinance No. 476, Book 4, an Ordinance and amendment to the "Code of Ordinances, City of Ironwood, Michigan, Chapter 17 Nuisances, Section 17-1 (Entitled "Defined and Prohibits") by adding new definitions for Siding and Roofing and Section 17-67 (Entitled "Causes of Blight") by adding requirements for an approved form of siding, roofing, and to regulate curbside garbage.

(4) Schedule Public Hearing for Monday, September 14th at 5:00 PM for the purpose of receiving comment on a City of Ironwood Revolving Loan Fund Request for $30,000 from Old World Meats, LLC.

(5) Consider approving Resolutions #09-023 - #09-027 scheduling the Public Hearings for Monday, September 14th to hear comments relative to the condemnation of the following structures:

(a) 207 Luxmore Street at 5:05 PM
(b) 233 East Pine Street at 5:10 PM
(c) 101 Taylor Street at 5:15 PM
(d) 103 Poplar Street at 5:20 PM
(e) 117 Luxmore Street at 5:25 PM

(6) Designate City Manager Scott Erickson as MML Convention Delegate and the alternative City Clerk Karen Gullan.

After a vote is taken on the Consent Agenda the Commission will receive and place on file the monthly cash reports from Financial Director Julie Frederickson. They will consider the approval of the agenda, and then allow citizens an opportunity to address the Commission on agenda items. The following issues will be discussed at Monday night's meeting:

Receive update on the SISU Ski Fest and consider approval of route the City-owned property.

Discuss and consider authorizing advertisement for bids for water main valve and fire hydrant replacement project.

Duscuss and consider awarding lowest bid to Northwoods Paving Company in the amount of $806,904.75 for the 2009 Local Street Paving Project.

Discuss and consider awarding bid to Signature Ford in the amount of $22,875.00 for a 2010 Ford Explorer 4x4 XLT SSV.

Approve Joint Powers Agreement and Contract Renewal with MMRMA for Risk Management Insurance and authorize appropriate signatures.

Discuss and consider allowing for the establishment of two additional non-motorized trails in the Northwest portion of the Riverside Cemetery property.

Discuss and consider Resolution #09-022 governing the 2009 Comprehensive Deer Management Bow Hunt, setting rules, standards and fees.

Other Matters (Five Minute Limit).

Citizens wishing to address the Commission on Items not on the Agenda (Five Minute Limit).

The Commission is then expected to go into closed session to discuss the status of contract negotiations with AFSCME, Local 1538 Union, establish purchase price for bidding on tax reverted properties and matters exempt by State Law.

When they return from closed session, it is unlikely that any action on the AFSCME contracts will be taken, and the Commission will more than likely adjourn for the evening.