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NOTICE OF ELECTION
A regular City Election will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2020 to elect four Council persons. The members whose regular terms expire are: Dan Burchett, Roger Meinert, Dave Scharlow and Carol A. Tillotson. The terms will be filled in the following manner: The three (3) candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected for a term that shall expire the Monday following the 2024 November City Election. The candidate receiving the fourth highest number of votes shall be elected to a term which will expire the Monday following the 2022 City Election.
Three… four year terms
One…. two year term
Candidates for the offices to be filled will be nominated by petition. Approved petition forms may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk beginning Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Candidate petitions must contain at least twenty (20) but not more than forty (40) valid signatures of registered electors of the City of Reed City and must be filed in the Office of the City Clerk by 4:00 pm Monday, July 13, 2020.
Jacalyn R. Beam, City Clerk
Public Notice - Planning Commission "Virtual"Meeting - July 6, 2020 at 7:00 P.M.
Please take notice that a public hearing will be held on Monday, July 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. by electronic remote access for the purpose of hearing comments regarding amendments to the Reed City Zoning Map. Ebels General Store, Falmouth, MI, has filed a petition to rezone the property located at 105 E. Church, Reed City, MI, from Residential-2 to Commercial-2. The public hearing will be followed by the regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting.
Electronic remote access, in accordance with the Michigan Governor’s Executive Order 2020-48, will be implemented in response to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and Michigan Governor’s Executive Order 2020-59. The public may participate in the meeting/public hearing through GoToMeeting access by computer and smart phone using the following link:
Planning Commission
Mon, July 6, 2020 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
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Members of the public will only be able to speak during the public hearing and public comment portions of the meeting/public hearing and such comments will be limited to three minutes per person during each opportunity to speak. A person wishing to speak must state their name and request to be recognized by the Planning Commission Chairperson. The Chairperson will recognize all persons wishing to speak during the public hearing and public comment. Members of the public may also submit their written comments to the Reed City Clerk at 227 E. Lincoln Ave., Reed City, MI 49677. A copy of the meeting material may be found on the link on the City of Reed City homepage at reedcity.org on July 2, 2020.
The City of Reed City will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon reasonable advance notice by contacting Jacalyn R. Beam, City Clerk, 227 E Lincoln, Reed City, MI 49677, or (231) 832-2245 or by email at beamj@reedcityhall.org
Jacalyn R. Beam, City Clerk
Download a File:
July Planning Commission Packet (PDF)
Ebels Re-Zone - Context Site Plan (PDF)
Notice of Public Hearing & Regular Council Virtual Meeting - July 20th at 7:00 P.M.
Please take notice that a public hearing will be held on Monday, July 20, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. by electronic remote access for the purpose of hearing comments regarding amendments to the Reed City Zoning Map. Ebels General Store, Falmouth, MI, has filed a petition to rezone the property located at 105 E. Church, Reed City, MI, from Residential-2 to Commercial-2. The public hearing will be followed by the regularly scheduled City Council meeting..
Electronic remote access, in accordance with the Michigan Governor’s Executive Order 2020-48, will be implemented in response to COVID-19 social distancing requirements and Michigan Governor’s Executive Order 2020-59. The public may participate in the meeting/public hearing through GoToMeeting access by computer and smart phone using the following link:
City Council-Regular Virtual
Mon, July 20, 2020 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EDT)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/556415573
You can also dial in using your phone.
(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Access Code: 556-415-573
Members of the public will only be able to speak during the public hearing and public comment portions of the meeting/public hearing and such comments will be limited to three minutes per person during each opportunity to speak. A person wishing to speak must state their name and request to be recognized by the Reed City Mayor. The Mayor will recognize all persons wishing to speak during the public hearing and public comment. Members of the public may also submit their written comments to the Reed City Clerk at 227 E. Lincoln Ave., Reed City, MI 49677. A copy of the meeting material may be found on the link on the City of Reed City homepage at reedcity.org on July 16, 2020.
The City of Reed City will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon reasonable advance notice by contacting Jacalyn R. Beam, City Clerk, 227 E Lincoln, Reed City, MI 49677, or (231) 832-2245 or by email at beamj@reedcityhall.org
Jacalyn R. Beam
City Clerk
Download a File:
Ebels Re-Zone Context Site Plan (PDF)
Public Notice
Reed City Residential Waste Customer Award
of Bid to American Waste
After conducting a sealed bid process the City Council has awarded the low bid to American Waste for a 3 year contract to start February 1st, 2020 to continue our weekly solid waste pick up and monthly household items pick up.
The current contract was to expire December 31st 2019 but Republic Waste offered to extend it for one more month to January 31st 2020 to help with the transition.
The City composed a list of all 830 residential customers and provided it to American Waste so they could build their pick up route. The City understands each residential customer has received a letter from American Waste explaining pick up guidelines and asking each customer to call and let them know what type of service they desire- bags or totes.
American waste has chosen to use Red bags so their drivers know which bags to pick up in the future. These bags will be available at City Hall, Shakers Party Store and Marathon gas station by February 1st.
In accordance with the bid specifications, the new contactor must honor and pick up the yellow bags for 60 days commencing February 1st. Those customers that have an unopened roll of yellow bags can bring them to City Hall after February 1st for a refund if they will not use them up in the next 60 days.
The City and American Waste are trying to make this transition with as few conflicts as possible but we both know it can happen. If you have any questions about the service please contact American Waste at 231-943-8088 and if you still have questions or concerns please call City Hall and we will address them.
Ron M. Howell, CM
City Manager
Welcome to Reed City, Michigan's Crossroads City
At the beautiful crossroads of US-131 and US-10, we welcome you to Reed City. We are a bustling community located at the heart of Michigan.
Reed City is also a major crossroads for Michigan's popular Rails-to Trails system. Here, the state's premier trails intersect; the White Pine Trail (running north and south) and the Pere Marquette Trail (east and west). This unique crossing makes us one of Michigan's most important trail communities.
With a friendly home town atmosphere, Reed City invites you to visit, work, and raise your family. We have a vibrant downtown and offer many business opportunities. With our beautiful parks, trails and abundant natural beauty, Reed City is the perfect place to camp and enjoy Michigan's outdoors. In every season, Reed City is your place for outdoor adventure.
Please browse here for more information about Reed City, our Chamber of Commerce, business opportunities, and tourist attractions. Thank you for your interest in Reed City.
The Reed City Area Chamber of Commerce is now a member of the Michigan Area Chamber of Commerce. The Michigan Area Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of benefits to members of our local Chamber! See the informational flyers at the following links.
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Looking for a Bike Hike Camping adventure out on the Michigan Trails? Come to Reed City, Michigan's Crossroads. Reed City is where two of Michigan's mightiest trails intersect, the White Pine Trail running north and south, and the Pere Marquette Trail heading east and west.
