Petoskey City Council recorded multiple formal actions at its Dec. 16, 2024 meeting. This roundup lists each action taken, the immediate outcome and the vote where recorded.

Consent agenda

- Action: Approve the consent agenda (meeting minutes, transmission acknowledgements, November 2024 revenue/expenditure report) with a minor wording change to note a portion of Ward 2 is in the NEZ.
- Result: Passed by voice/roll call; recorded as unanimous on the record.

Appointment: Downtown Management Board

- Action: Appointment of Chris Jacona to the Downtown Management Board to replace Marnie Dusse.
- Result: Approved by roll call (unanimous).

Resolution — Winter Sports Park Pavilion Project

- Action: Approve resolution to proceed with engineering, state review and bidding for the Winter Sports Park pavilion project; amendment added that council intends there be “opportunities for City of Petoskey residents to have free and unstructured access to the ice rink and pavilion throughout the winter and year round.”
- Result: Approved 4–1. (Yes: Wagner, Walker, Murphy, Shields. No: DeMour.)

Contract: Parks and Recreation millage consulting services (Sable PR)

- Action: Authorize contract with Sable Public Relations for consulting on a proposed parks and recreation millage (work includes public engagement, message development and ballot/campaign support); not-to-exceed $30,000 was presented.
- Result: Approved; roll call: vote recorded as Wagner Yes; DeMour Aye; Shields No; Walker Yes; Murphy Yes (4–1 in practice). Council discussion emphasized public input and timeline questions.

Budget amendment (2024 annual budget)

- Action: Adopt final amendments to the city’s 2024 budget (revenue and expenditure adjustments across general fund, library fund and other line items as presented in packet).
- Result: Approved by roll call (majority present; recorded as passed).

Contract: Audio/visual upgrades (Smart Homes/Smart Office of Mason)

- Action: Approve contract using the state cooperative purchasing pathway for AV upgrades to the council chamber and adjacent community room (camera, streaming and HD capabilities; access control work noted as a separate purchase). Project funded from Emmet County ARPA allocation matched by city.
- Result: Approved by roll call (unanimous yes votes recorded).

PUD major amendment: Harborview Condominiums

- Action: Approve a major amendment to the Harborview Planned Unit Development allowing conversion of previously designated common/exercise space into four residential units on-site, subject to parking and site conditions reviewed by planning commission.
- Result: Approved by roll call (unanimous yes votes recorded).

Poverty exemption policy and guidelines (2025)

- Action: Adopt the city’s 2025 poverty exemption policy and income/asset guidelines (housekeeping item that adjusts income brackets to current standards and retains the asset test).
- Result: Approved by roll call (unanimous yes votes recorded).

Notes on several votes

• Several items were discussed at length before votes, most notably the Winter Sports Park pavilion resolution and the consultant contract for a parks millage. Council discussion repeatedly returned to public engagement, master planning, and funding sources or deadlines.

• Where roll‑call tallies were recorded in the meeting transcript, they are reflected above; on several routine items the packet shows unanimous approval by roll call.

Ending

Council approved a mix of operational, capital and planning items and directed staff to proceed with project design, public engagement and next steps where required. Several items approved on Dec. 16 will return to council for funding or contract decisions after design or public engagement is complete.