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Petoskey council approves submission for marina dredging grant, clears appointments and consent agenda
Summary
The Petoskey City Council voted 4–0 to submit a Michigan DNR Waterways Infrastructure Improvement Grant application for marina dredging (estimated cost $400,000 with a 50% match). The council also approved the consent agenda and confirmed two board appointments.
Petoskey City Council unanimously approved a resolution to submit a Michigan Department of Natural Resources Waterways Infrastructure Improvement Grant application for marina dredging and handled several routine votes and appointments at its Feb. 2 meeting.
Parks director Kendall Klingel Smith told the council the city's recent bathymetric survey shows shoaling in parts of the marina and shallow spots that impede boat access. Staff presented an anticipated total project cost of about $400,000 and said they would seek a 50% match from the Waterways Commission, leaving an expected city share of roughly $200,000 from the Marina Reserves Fund if awarded. Klingel Smith said additional soil borings are required in some channel areas because a nearby section is part of a historic Superfund designation, and that permitting with EGLE is underway.
Councilmember Nachtreb moved to proceed with the grant application; Councilmember Wilmot seconded. The clerk recorded aye votes from Nachtrabe, Lumont, Moore and Murphy, and the motion passed 4–0. Council discussion noted the dredging permit would be valid for five years and that disposal of dredged material would be coordinated with prior practice and potentially reused for park contouring to save costs.
Earlier in the meeting council approved the consent agenda (regular and closed session minutes from Jan. 19 and the 2025 fourth‑quarter investment report) after an unidentified council member moved to approve and the clerk recorded affirmative votes by members present. The council also confirmed appointments: Brian Wagner to the Parks and Recreation Commission and Greg Prottengier to the Zoning Board of Appeals; both appointees thanked council members for their nomination and support.
The council additionally heard a first reading of a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 3 (advertising) to remove certain time, place and manner restrictions the city attorney advised could be unconstitutional; that item will return for a second reading. The council adjourned after scheduling a parks work session for Feb. 10 to refine priorities tied to potential funding approaches.
Vote records and motions passed at the Feb. 2 meeting will be reflected in the official minutes; staff said corrected CIP tables and additional cost detail for Winter Sports Park improvements will be prepared for the next meeting.
