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Gladwin council hears options for Farmer’s Market governance; attorney says rules and legal entity needed
Summary
City staff presented two options for the Farmer’s Market—convert it to a contracted vendor requiring a contract and city rules, or leave its current informal arrangement—while the treasurer flagged fiduciary and reporting requirements and the city attorney urged formalizing roles.
City Administrator Kimberly Hines briefed the Gladwin City Council on options for the Farmer’s Market during the April 20 meeting, saying the market currently operates on city property but is run by private individuals and provides no formal interaction or reporting to the city.
Hines laid out two options: have the Farmer’s Market operate as a contracted vendor to establish clearer responsibilities and require a formal contract and adopted rules for pavilion use, or leave the market in its current informal state. Treasurer Angela Bigham emphasized fiduciary and reporting needs tied to the city’s role as a fiduciary for market funds. Attorney Michael Gildner, attending via Zoom, advised that operations should be reduced to writing, that rules be adopted by council, and that those operating the market be an identifiable legal entity to meet reporting and contractual requirements.
Council did not take final action at the April 20 meeting; staff was directed to continue work on options and the item remains on the council’s work plan for future action.
