Alpena City Council approves lease renewal for marina shop through 2025

The Alpena City Council convened on December 16, 2024, to discuss several key agenda items, primarily focusing on lease agreements and engineering updates.

The meeting commenced with a motion to approve the lease renewal with All Marine and Storage LLC for the marina shop area of the Alpena Marina Building, extending through June 30, 2025. Council members expressed no questions regarding the lease, leading to a swift motion and second for approval. During the discussion, one council member suggested that future leases should align with the city’s fiscal year to streamline processes. The council then proceeded to a roll call vote, resulting in unanimous approval of the lease renewal.

Following the lease discussion, the meeting transitioned to engineering updates, where the city engineer was set to present exciting developments. However, a council member inquired about the possibility of abstaining from this particular agenda item, indicating a potential conflict of interest or personal reason.

The meeting concluded with well wishes for the holiday season, reflecting a collaborative spirit among council members as they wrapped up their discussions. Overall, the session highlighted the council's commitment to managing city resources effectively while preparing for upcoming projects.