When you are sitting on that end of the table, you are working for the people, not yourselves., I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. By CHRISTIE MASTRIC I would just like to see it in another project in the community where we start developing more downtown parking.. (Journal photo by Lisa Bowers). Some people may be confused in knowing that we just announced a federally reorganized historic district of Downtown Negaunee a few months ago. Bowers said that PAAC has applied for grants from corporations that operate locally, but did not ask for enough money. The nonprofit asked for $100,000 to get started on roof repairs, but its request was denied due to the Vista not being fully functional. #gallery-5 img { You are working for the people of the city. City Manager Nate Heffron said. I honestly personally would have given up if it wasnt for Thomas belief that this building and organization can still be saved.. When established, a Local Historic Commission will have the abilities to establish additional historic districts; provide for the acquisition of certain resources for historic preservation purposes; provide for the preservation of historic and non-historic resources within historic districts; provide for the establishment of historic district commissions; provide for the maintenance of publicly owned resources by local units; provide for certain assessments under certain circumstances; provide for procedures, and to provide for remedies and penalties. margin-left: 0; Please call City Hall at (906) 475-7700 with any questions. He was able to come in and make the necessary cuts that needed to happen, Gladwell said. MARQUETTE The Marquette Township Board of Trustees on Wednesday By Journal Staff NEGAUNEE The city of Negaunee is taking steps to save a historic building. Please use the Tobin Street entrance. We do a manager evaluation every year, and it just so happened that the city council and the city manager had a difference in the way they wanted to proceed.. Part of our restoration plan was to put an addition on the annex with a place to rehearse, so that we can bring movies back into the theater and have something going on at least six nights a week to draw people downtown.. Before the vote, Negaunee residents and business owners had time to speak about the project and voice their support and concerns with it. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Until you get a good dose of sitting on that side of the table, you better bide your time and watch what the people of the city want, Van Straten said. By Terese Ledy Published: May. Several supporters of the Vista Theater expressed their approval for the plan which is estimated to cost about $470,000. You know, things could happen after we do buy it and if we do get the agreement, the walls could crumble but I think it would cost more money to rip it down if that came to pass, Councilwoman Dana LaLonde said. Final plans for the Vista, if the roof is repaired, are not yet known. He also said that some of the project features would need year-round maintenance, such as shoveling snow and watering flowers. By CHRISTIE MASTRIC The city is home to a luge track. The Negaunee City Council is the elected representative body of the City of Negaunee. #gallery-5 { . By consensus at Thursday's meeting, Negaunee's City Council will allow City Manager Nate Heffron to look. Jeff has done an awesome job in helping the city. Please call City Hall at (906) 475-7700 with any questions. The City of Negaunee is a safe, friendly community with award-winning schools, first-rate medical clinics, unique shopping and dining experiences and abundant entertainment and recreational opportunities. (The Vista has) always been there and it was a draw for people to come here and go to the movies, the local theater and everything.. #gallery-5 .gallery-item { The. He is always looking for the best interest of the city, where many of these council members have personal agendas that they are here for, not for the citizens, Schuhknecht said. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Bowers said during the closure, PAAC also had some investments from the Negaunee City Council and the Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Area Chamber of Commerce to hire a theater expert. The City of Negaunee held a meeting to decide. With the project, she said the city would gain so much. In todays world I think thats what we are trying to do, we are trying to attract people to our downtown.. At a special meeting on Thursday Sue Anderson, left, and Jamie Glenn from Superior Alliance for Independent Living talk about the ADA-compliant features of the Negaunee Downtown Enhancement Project and the importance of making the community more accessible at a special meeting on Thursday. Most computer systems have Adobe Reader; however, if yours does not, please click here to download the program at no charge. Thornton was not available for comment after the meeting. The council has unanimously voted to create a local historical study committee, with the hope to create a historic district. ROLL CALL 4. NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Negaunee City Council has approved a brownfield plan for a new housing development in the city. City Manager Nate Heffron says this is good for the city and the county. The Negaunee City Council. 548. There will be ADA sidewalks, off-street ramps, crosswalks, an increase of ADA parking spots from 4 to 12 as well as ADA seating. the plan, proposed by the developer, Iron Ore Land Holdings LLC. ROLL CALL 4. Copyright The Mining Journal | https://www.miningjournal.net | 249 W. Washington, Marquette, MI 49855 | 906-228-2500, The transfer of ownership of this building places the grant application and the strongest position to be approved as well as for any future funding opportunities,, The second agreement is an access agreement that will allow the Land Bank Authority access to the site before the grant dollars are provided., This is one of many suggestions by Thomas that saves thousands upon thousands of dollars and just makes sense if we are planning to move forward with saving this building,, His input, that we all collaborated on, should be taken into consideration. According to the Iron Mountain Police Department and Iron Mountain Fire Department, crews were dispatched to a crash. Since COVID hit, there has been no money coming in, Bowers said. The problem with the theater is, is when you are rehearsing a show for six weeks you cannot do anything in the theater while you are rehearsing, Bowers said. I also want to thank each and every one of these council members for the professional way that they went about this,. Stagliano said the project addresses everyone and will make the city more Americans with Disabilities Act-complaint for residents and visitors with disabilities. City Council City Council Meetings Meeting Schedule: The Negaunee City Council regularly meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm*. His input, that we all collaborated on, should be taken into consideration. Lacking a source of laborers, immigrants were encouraged to come to the Range and help extract the iron ore. Its not like you just want to make one park. You were elected by the people in the city; the people in the city have long memories.. In todays world I think thats what we are trying to do, we are trying to attract people to our downtown., It is an attraction and something that when we talk to people every single day, they talk about how important it is to have a vibrant downtown,, I firmly believe that from an economic standpoint, this (project) will only help our community., Its just nice to see that the town is coming back,, Please support this project because the city needs you., On the streetscape project, we (Union Station Depot) lost nine parking spots,, I would just like to see it in another project in the community where we start developing more downtown parking., This is the start to bring Negaunee back,, This is how you spur investment, this is how you attract business., Everything has been thought of and planned out,, This is perfect, I couldnt say enough about how great this project is., Its not like you just want to make one park. The Agenda for the upcoming meeting and Minutes from previous meetings will be posted online for your information as soon as they are available. This type of district is similar, but allows for the community to protect and manage its historic assets, said City Manager Nate Heffron. Until you get a good dose of sitting on that side of the table, you better bide your time and watch what the people of the city want,, Agendas have no place at this council table none. Council meetings are held in the Senior Center located at the corner of Jackson and Tobin Street. Copyright The Mining Journal | https://www.miningjournal.net | 249 W. Washington, Marquette, MI 49855 | 906-228-2500, We want to try and find a way to save the building first, in my opinion, since it is in sound shape,, This also opens up more opportunity avenues for that to occur., The problem with the theater is, is when you are rehearsing a show for six weeks you cannot do anything in the theater while you are rehearsing,, Part of our restoration plan was to put an addition on the annex with a place to rehearse, so that we can bring movies back into the theater and have something going on at least six nights a week to draw people downtown., Since COVID hit, there has been no money coming in,, Our expert from downstate has been looking into grants in the state and he says that if we were looking to make a residential place we could get a lot of money, but right now entertainment is not getting any of that money and there has been a slow trickle coming back., So now we have to get into the next grant cycle and theres been very limited resources,, Weve been trying for years to find a source and wed like to do some sort of partnership with the city to find some sort of resources., As a 39-year-old man who was born and raised in the city of Negaunee, and has been a long-time resident of the city, the demolition is not an option,, For lack of a better term, if we as a council decided to demolish that building, that is a proverbial torch and pitchfork outside of your home, getting you out of the city of Negaunee., I look forward to hearing back from our city manager in a few months on options that would be available for this, because I dont want it to go there and think of demolition,, (The Vista has) always been there and it was a draw for people to come here and go to the movies, the local theater and everything.. A Regular Meeting of the Negaunee City Council was held on Thursday July 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Negaunee Senior Center. With multiple income sources, once the building work is complete, I believe Thomas is correct and this would be a self-sustaining enterprise,, I honestly personally would have given up if it wasnt for Thomas belief that this building and organization can still be saved., Its worth a try. The city manager was very cordial in there, Gladwell said. limit) 6. Council members Bill Richards and Jim Kantola. PLEDGE TO FLAG 3. We invite you to explore our vibrant community! Agendas have no place at this council table none. Although disc golf has origins dating as far back as the 1920s, it has recently become popular. I dont want to say that we were on the brink of bankruptcy, but we were close. It is an attraction and something that when we talk to people every single day, they talk about how important it is to have a vibrant downtown, Nummela said. Minutes not available online may be requested through City Hall. Otherwise, what are we putting a roof on the theater for? Residents interested in serving on the newly formed Historic District Study Committee can apply online or in-person at city hall by filling out an application. The council consist of seven members: six council members and the mayor. Her email address is lbowers@miningjournal.net. Gladwell said the council will meet with staff in the next few days regarding advertising for the position. } We invite you to explore our vibrant community! border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; LANSING Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Wednesday filed an emergency application MARQUETTE Two people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on M-553 near Kelly Johnson Memorial Drive in Sands MARQUETTE A person was taken into custody Wednesday evening after they fled from police. float: left; This not only detracts from the communitys goal of historic preservation and can take significant funding to correct, Heffron said. The plan does not account for the estimated $2.5 million needed to completely restore the building. Wherever your travels may take you, I am sure that city or town will be for the better,, He came in at a very tough time, when we were not sure what was going to be happening. *Regular City Council Meetings Will Not Take Place During Holy Weeks or the Week in Which Pioneer Days Is Held. City Council Regular Meeting Negaunee Senior Center Submitted on July 6, 2023 - 12:57pm Revised on July 6, 2023 - 1:06pm Upload file: 071323regularagendapacket.pdf Date: Thursday, July 13, 2023 - 6:30pm 1. I firmly believe that from an economic standpoint, this (project) will only help our community.. Please call City Hall at (906) 475-7700 with any questions. Before the vote, Negaunee residents and business owners had time to speak. Emmye Wiig, PAAC member and former PAAC board member, said in a letter that she is not against the city having ownership of the theater building but is concerned about what the ownership will look like. Before the roof collapse, in collaboration with the city, PAAC hired Thomas Gerdom to do a feasibility study and draw up renovation plans to help ensure the success of the Vista Theater moving forward. Negaunee, Mich. (WLUC) - The Negaunee City Council will meet on September 10th, and the historic Vista Theater will be one of the main topics on the agenda. NEGAUNEE The Negaunee City Council passed its Downtown Enhancement Project during a special meeting on Thursday. This just seems like over the top when there are a lot of other spots in town that need to be fixed and should have been years ago,, Im all about having tourists but it is what it is. margin: auto; The decision to cut ties with Thornton was not personal for any of the council members, Gladwell said. The roof over the Vistas auditorium collapsed on Aug. 26, 2020, resulting in a stop to all productions. The New Buffalo City Council has since chosen another candidate to fill the position of city manager according to the city website. As a 39-year-old man who was born and raised in the city of Negaunee, and has been a long-time resident of the city, the demolition is not an option, Ilmonen said. We invite you to explore our vibrant community! All rights reserved. The direction that the council was talking about was more of an economic development of the downtown. Its worth a try. Councilwoman Dana LaLonde agreed with Ilmonen. To ensure that the historic elements of our downtown can truly be protected, we must offer the maximum protection we can. (Journal photo by Dreyma Beronja). This is perfect, I couldnt say enough about how great this project is.. Their email address is dberonj@miningjournal.net. Bill Anderson, co-owner of the Union Station Depot, said he thinks the project is a good idea but addressed the parking situation of the project. NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WJMN) The city of Negaunee has nearly 160 years of rich history, and the Negaunee City Council wants to officially preserve that history. CITY OF NEGAUNEE REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY JULY 14, 2011 @ 7:00 P.M. NEGAUNEE SENIOR CENTER 1. The council has unanimously voted to create a local historical . Council member Nick Visser was appointed by the council on February to replace Martin Saari who resigned from his position in October. Please call City Hall at (906) 475-7700 with any questions. Gladwell expressed his appreciation to the council and Thornton for coming to a mutually amicable agreement. Negaunee City Band to perform Local Jul 3, 2023 NEGAUNEE Director Lucas Wickstrom has announced the numbers for the concert to be played on Wednesday evening at 7:30 at the Outdoor. Jeff Thorton MARQUETTE The Negaunee City Council voted 4 to 2 in favor of an employment separation agreement with City Manager Jeff Thornton. You cant just make the whole thing beautiful in one summer and forget about the rest of the town. We want to try and find a way to save the building first, in my opinion, since it is in sound shape, Heffron said. Some of the things theyre planning on improving are accessibility and aesthetics of the downtown area. Reasons for a particular set of Minutes not being found online include: CONTACT US(906) 475-7700City Manager's Office - Ext: 11 - EMAILCity Clerk - Ext: 15 - EMAILCity Treasurer - Ext: 16 - EMAILUtility Building - Ext: 17 - EMAIL, Negaunee City Hall319 W Case StreetNegaunee, MI 49866Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.Employee Login, Title VI Non-Discrimination PlanEconomic Vitality Incentive Program (EVIP)2022 Consumer Confidence Report - WaterDisclaimerGovernment Websites by CivicPlus, Negaunee / Ishpeming Water Authority Board, Economic Vitality Incentive Program (EVIP), Not from a meeting held this year or 1 year previous. Were still paying homage to our history, and were still respecting the residents that live here in the community.. And the council felt it was best to move on with a different city manager.. If the grant application is successful, then the project will be ran through the Marquette County Landbank Authority and that will allow them to place a roof on the Vista Theater and to clean out environmental factors within the building thats causing deterioration currently.. He has helped the city budget. (Journal photo by Dreyma Beronja). If successful, the grant would provide funding to construct a roof on the Vista Theater building and for its cleanup, aside from environmental factors that could cause further deterioration of the building, said Heffron. Community Economy / Jobs Featured Marquette County Stories Top Story Campfire Coffee Is The First Business To Receive Property Tax Incentive . For questions or comments, please Email the City Council or call City Hall at (906) 475-7700. Roof repairs would cost roughly $359,000 and cleanup estimated at $76,000. The city of Negaunee has nearly 160 years of rich history, and the Negaunee City Council wants to officially preserve that history. You were elected by the people in the city; the people in the city have long memories., You have to work for the benefit of the city. You want to block off streets that we have been using for years that you are losing parking on.. CALL TO ORDER 2. 2020 Negaunee Township (Michigan) 42 East State Hwy M-35 | Negaunee, MI 49866 906-475-7869 facebook link youtube link twitter link According to the Negaunee city charter, the city manager may be removed by a majority vote of the council, but not if the council has been seated less than four months. NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Negaunee City Council voted Tuesday night to enter into an agreement with the Marquette County Landbank Authority where the ownership of the theater will be transferred to the city pending the securing of grant funds. Thornton, whose last day of employment with the city will be March 9, is entitled to a severance package based on the terms of his employment contract with the city, Gladwell said. width: 33%; When you are sitting on that end of the table, you are working for the people, not yourselves.. Heffron said that over the next few months, he will work with PAAC and other local and state entities, and then bring the matter back to the council before it considers the 2024 budget. This extra protection will ensure that our communitys historic assets are protected for generations to come, Heffron said. He said having a vibrant downtown community is important. Council member David Kangas, who cast a nay vote on the separation agreement, thanked Thornton for his service to the city. Negaunee City Council. You dont want to use one little space,, You want to block off streets that we have been using for years that you are losing parking on., Fixing whats broken, not a bad idea. City Council passes Negaunee Downtown Enhancement Project, Fifth-generation Wisconsin farm harvests trees during regular forest thinning, Chocolay Township Fire Department gets funding for new SCBAs from state budget, State American Legion award won by UP commander, Delta County residents begin process to recall three county commissioners, Pre-75th Copper Country Strawberry Festival strawberry cleaning sees massive volunteer turn-out. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Negaunee, a former member of the Knights of Columbus and active in the Negaunee City Basketball League for . Council hopes to fill the five-member committee by May of this year. PAUL MATTHEW MAINO NEGAUNEE, Michigan July 15, 1941 - December 26, 2021 Share Obituary: Tribute Wall Obituary & Events Share a memory Send Flowers Obituary Paul Matthew 'Pauch' Maino, of Sheldon St., Negaunee, passed away Sunday evening, December 26, 2021 at UP Health System Marquette. Copyright The Mining Journal | https://www.miningjournal.net | 249 W. Washington, Marquette, MI 49855 | 906-228-2500, Except that no manager who has been in the service of the city for one year or more prior to a regular city council election shall be removed within four months subsequent to such election, except for gross misconduct amounting to a criminal offense punishable by statute,, The direction that the council was talking about was more of an economic development of the downtown. NEGAUNEE The Negaunee City Council voted Tuesday to enter a contingent purchase agreement with the Peninsula Arts Appreciation Council to help save the historic Vista Theater building. MARQUETTE The Marquette Township Board of Trustees on Wednesday By Journal Staff /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */. On Aug. 26, 2020, due to a drain failure and rainfall, the Vista Theater buildings roof collapsed, leaving the building closed to the public since. The estimated total cost of the project is $470,000. Mike Van Straten, a former council member, said current members should be careful not to make any rash decisions regarding the city manager. The Marquette Iron Range was the first of the iron ranges to be discovered by William Burt on September 19, 1844 in Negaunee. During a special Negaunee City Council meeting on Tuesday, the council voted to move forward on a contingent purchase agreement with the Peninsula Arts Appreciation Council to help save the building. At this time, these specific funds are not as readily useable by some folks where they might not have a project ready to go, were kind of in a unique circumstance where have done a lot of research, were ready to move on this and we have good partners ready to roll on this, Heffron said. Fixing whats broken, not a bad idea. The Enhancement Project was passed by a 5 to 1 council vote. At the end of the meeting, councilors voiced their opinions on the project before voting. margin-top: 10px; According to the project presentation, downtown Negaunee will go from 108 parking spaces to 98 regular parking spaces, four electric vehicle spaces and 15 spaces for firefighters. One example of the plan was a solution for ADA compliance, which would move the bathrooms from the upstairs to the downstairs of the annex building next door and create access to the theater from there.
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