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All members of the Hancock City Council were physically present in the chambers Wednesday night, a first since in-person meetings resumed on April 1st. The 50-minute meeting covered a lot of territory with several resolutions being passed unanimously.
In order to receive Redevelopment Ready Community grants, the city is required to have a Capital Improvement Plan. The document outlines the needs and current condition of major assets, like buildings, infrastructure, and its vehicle fleet. It also details a schedule to replace items as needed. City Manager Mary Babcock says the municipality had no document on file, and staff has had to start from scratch. She has asked for help.
Spring clean up is set for this weekend throughout the city. Babcock also talked about the work Debb Mann is doing to make Hancock eligible for the Michigan Main Street program. Sault Ste. Marie is the only other Upper Peninsula community involved. She provided an update to the council on the dog park, confirming that the city and Dave Mattila have come to an agreement on an easement.
Resolutions that passed concerned repaving Ingot Street as part of MDOT’s Small Urban program, using a Portage Health Foundation grant to make the bathroom at the campground Americans With Disabilities Act compliant, CARES Act infrastructure work, and the sale of another Spruce Haven lot for $20,000, which is the list price.
