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Suttons Bay VillageMonday, May 18, 2026

5/18/2026 - Suttons Bay Village | Packet Review for Council Meeting

Summary

The Village Council of Suttons Bay held a meeting on May 18, 2026, where they reviewed previous meeting minutes, approved financial expenditures, and addressed various new business matters including shoreline restoration grants and public restroom projects. Key decisions were made regarding engineering contracts for dredging services and the appointment to the Library Board. There were no public comments received during the meeting.

Public Comments

The only public comments recorded were previous endorsements for appointments made at earlier meetings, specifically: - **Nellie Danke**, Director of Suttons Bay Bingham Library, endorsed **Carol Bawden** for the Library Board. - **Kelly Slater**, on behalf of Green Suttons Bay, announced a beautification day scheduled for May 9.

Infrastructure Projects

- **Marina Dredging**: The council approved a contract with Machin Engineering for marina dredging services, primarily due to low lake levels. The contract was not budgeted but will be funded from the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) not to exceed **$22,900**. The motion was carried unanimously.
  • Shoreline Restoration: A resolution was passed to authorize the application for a grant for shoreline stabilization at Coal Dock Park. The village will contribute $17,436.31 towards the project which includes both cash and in-kind contributions. This motion was also carried unanimously.

  • Fishing Pier: The council is working with state officials on rebuilding the portion of the pier that was damaged by ice. Necessary permits for reconstruction have been received.

  • Elm Street: Preparations for street line painting are in progress with PK Striping, covering approximately 2,650 feet with the addition of yellow center lines and fog lines.

Other Business

In additional discussions, staff updates mentioned the onboarding of temporary staff and maintenance schedules for village equipment. There were also expressions of appreciation for community events and assistance rendered by the village to local businesses.

Financial Summary

No detailed financial data or budget implications were provided in the meeting notes.

Action Items

1. Follow up with the engineering firm Machin Engineering for updates on the dredging project. 2. Monitor progress on the shoreline stabilization grant application and prepare the necessary documentation for contribution. 3. Coordinate with PK Striping on the Elm Street project timeline. 4. Ensure that the finalized bid document preparation for the boater's service and public restroom project is ready by the start of the bid process on **May 20, 2026**.

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