​Morenci City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI.
Halloween Trick-or-Treating in Morenci is Monday, October 31st 6-8pm
Sen. Joe Bellino Visit October 16
​The leaves are falling early this year, so the Department of Public works has scheduled pick-up to begin in October. Leaf pick-up will start on Tuesday, October 17, and run weekly Tuesday through Thursday, ending December 14.   The route will be as follows:   Main St., S. East St., North St.   South of Main St.   North of Main St.   West of Bean Creek Please follow these guidelines for leaf collection:   Bagging of leaves is strongly discouraged. Leaves should be placed next to the curb, but not in the street. Leaves should be placed as close to the street curb as possible without interfering with traffic patterns. Leaves should be free of chunks of wood and foreign objects. If such are found in leaf piles, leaves will be left with the homeowner responsible for disposing them. Brush pick-up continues every second and fourth Tuesday through October 24. Please keep brush and leaf piles separate. Residents may discard leaves and brush any time at the compost pile behind the Morenci Department of Public Works Facility located at 597 W. Chestnut St.
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The City of Morenci Downtown Development Authority will meet for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday,  September 26,  2023, at 4:00 p.m. at Morenci City Hall, located at 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI 49256.
CDBG Water-Related Infrastructure Grant Update
Morenci Homecoming
Due to personnel matters that are subject to confidentiality, Morenci City Council voted at their special meeting on September 14 to remove Officer Don Thompson from his position as Chief of Police.  With the presence of legal counsel, City Council deliberated for nearly three hours during the closed session that Officer Thompson requested. Following closed session, a motion was made and supported to demote Officer Thompson to road patrol, maintain his seniority with the City of Morenci, and complete human resource and communication training. The motion was amended to include Officer Thompson releasing the City of Morenci from any liability per the advice of both parties’ legal counsel. The amended motion passed 6-1. Meeting minutes will be posted to the website when they are completed. Deputy Chief Michael Creswell has been appointed to serve as interim Chief of Police moving forward.
​Morenci City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Morenci Offices, 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI 49256.
Mill St. will be closed on Wednesday, September 13, and potentially Thursday, September 14, while the Morenci Fire Department conducts their yearly hose testing.
The City of Morenci is seeking applicants for one open seat on the Zoning Board of Appeals. ZBA members serve 3-year terms. Individuals interested are asked to send a Letter of Intent to City Hall by Monday, September 25, 2023.
​The City of Morenci is providing a dumpster for bulky item dumping on Saturday, October 14, from 10:00 a.m. until noon at the DPW facility located at 597 W. Chestnut St. (behind Wakefield Park).   City of Morenci residents may dispose of up to two bulky items per primary household. Check in will occur with a DPW laborer prior to dumping bulky items. Only one trip is allowed per primary household and the bulky items must have been generated from that residence. Violators will be turned away and IDs will be verified and recorded. This service is free of charge and no transportation is provided.
The Finance & Legal Committee will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the City of Morenci Offices, 118 Orchard Street, Morenci, MI 49256.
​Morenci City Council will hold a regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, located at 118 Orchard St. Morenci, MI.   Meeting Agenda & Council Packet - coming soon
Retail Market Study Graphic
The Stephenson Park public meeting, held on July 31 at Stair District Library, saw a significant turnout of both local residents and city leadership. The purpose of this gathering was to facilitate community engagement as part of the concept design phase of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) Spark Grant project. Landscape Architect Lisa DuRussel and Community and Economic Development Director Heather Sarnac led the session, providing attendees with insights into the grant funding guidelines, design inspiration renderings, and the opportunity to provide feedback. The feedback gathered during the event will help to inform the detailed design of the park, which is currently in schematic design stage.   Once the design documents and bid specifications receive approval from the MDNR, they will be put out for bidding, a process expected to occur during the winter months. The review and selection of contractors will also be subject to MDNR approval, which is slated to be finalized in spring 2024.  The construction phase of the project is set to begin in spring 2024, with an anticipated completion date spring of 2025. These developments mark a significant step forward in the enhancement and revitalization of Stephenson Park, a project eagerly awaited by both the local community and city leadership.   Stephenson Park design renderings are currently on display at City Hall and available to view here​.
Morenci Monthly Newsletters are being mailed out in water bills next week. Our digital version, which contains additional updates, photos, and helpful links, was emailed to subscribers today. Read it here​.  If you would like to sign up to receive Morenci Monthly in your email beginning in October, click here.