Present: Darryll Sundberg, Chairperson, Russell Williams, Vice Chairperson, David Hall, Member, Joseph Valente, Member and Neil Anderson, Member

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1 Proceedings of a meeting of the Board of County Road Commissioners of Marquette County, Michigan held on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. EST at the Ishpeming Township Hall. Present: Darryll Sundberg, Chairperson, Russell Williams, Vice Chairperson, David Hall, Member, Joseph Valente, Member and Neil Anderson, Member Absent: None In Attendance: Jim Iwanicki, Mike Harrington, Kurt Taavola, Mary Herman, Jim Caszatt, Dan Adamini, Andy Moyle, Mike Hoares, Greg Andrews, Joseph Derocha, Nathan Nakkvia, Norman Pestka, Jason Pestka, Wayne Solberg, Roy Holmstrom, Jay Matthews, Carr Baldwin, Eric Stier, Kristi Flohe, Gabriel Caplett, Steve Garske, Lance Malbec, Waino Leuke, Tom Casperson, Joseph Stanley, Dan Blough, Pete LaRue, Tim Schneider, Keith Doney, Becky Bruin-Slot, Gary and Amy Moyle, Tony Retaskie, Brian Kerrigan, Matt Johnson, Gail Griffith, Bryon Erins, Amy Ennis, Ray Jutila, Margaret Comfort, Chuck Wolverton, Cynthia Pryor, Mike Larrabee, William Carlson, James Nankervis, Norman Holmes, Joe Wasie, John Hongisto, Barb LaPass, Jake Hayrynen, Noel Flohe, Kevin Flohe, Chuck Lanctot, Jim Hafeman, Deb Pellow, Bill Nordeen, Barbara Barren, Bill Bennett, Jeff Baldini, Rep. Matt Huuke, Amy Moyle, Lyn Durant, Reggie Durant, Beth DePont, William Solberg, Lorrie Stahl, Mike Thibeault, Catherine Parker, Sharyn Casgath, Mark Sherman, Jenn Moyle, Dean Gutzman, Scott Roehm, Kevin Blodget, Bill Solberg, Steve Miller, Roy Jackson, Terry Cathcart, George Pestra, George Wanska and Lisa Brogan who recorded the minutes 1. Call Meeting to Order/Pledge of Allegiance: Chairperson Sundberg called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and led those present in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Agenda Approval: A motion was made by Comm. Hall, was supported by Comm. Williams and was carried to approve the agenda of the September 19, 2011 meeting. 3. Approval of the Minutes: A motion to approve the August 15, 2011 regular meeting minutes was made by Comm. Williams, was supported by Comm. Anderson and was carried. A motion to approve the September 13, 2011 special meeting minutes was made by Comm. Williams, was supported by Comm. Hall and was carried. 4. Public Comment: Chairperson Sundberg opened this portion of the meeting to public comment. There being no public comment, this portion of the meeting was closed. 5. Action Items:

2 A. Public Participation Policy Amendment: A motion to revise the current public participation policy to state that the five minute per person rule would be waived to a three minute per person rule was made by Comm. Williams, was supported by Comm. Hall and was carried. B. Iron Ore Heritage Trail: Phase 3: Jim Iwanicki provided information regarding an extension for the 2011 planned Iron Ore Heritage Trail: Phase 3 project for Fiscal Year This item was for informational purposes only. C. Preliminary Approval of Campus Road: Kurt Taavola reported that TriMedia Consultants have submitted plans for Campus Road. Utility and roadwork permits have already been filled out for this project and staff will need to secure the right of way. A motion to approve the preliminary plan for Campus Road was made by Comm. Williams, was supported by Comm. Anderson and was carried. D. County Road 595 Alternatives Analysis & Project Assessment: Jim Iwanicki reviewed the resolution passed by the Board of Marquette County Road Commissioners in 2010; approving the need for a new road running north-south from County Road FY/US41 to County Road IAA and discussed resolution updates since that time. He also read his recommendations to the Board. They are as follows: Approval and replies should be sent by Marquette County Road Commission staff to all those who submitted their written questions and comments The project purpose should add commercial access and route alignment to section 9 (decreasing the length of the road by 1.3 miles, adding one more creek crossing and impacting approximately 0.4 more acres of wetland) Add Marquette County Road Commission meeting minutes from October 10 and 18, 2010 and September 19, 2011 and all written comments and questions to the Proposed County Road 595 Alternative Analysis and Project Assessment Authorize staff to make additions and deletions to the proposed document as engineering and environmental documentation is finalized Publish the Proposed County Road 595 Alternative Analysis and Project Assessment to the Marquette County Road Commission website and send the information to the Peter White Library in Marquette as well as the Townships of Champion, Ely, Marquette, Negaunee, Ishpeming, Humboldt, Powell,

3 List all changes made between the draft and final document Submission of the final document to the MDEQ to obtain environmental permitting for County Road 595 Chairperson Sundberg opened the floor to public comment. John Hongisto expressed a concern about the width of the road for those who would like to park alongside the road to use the land for recreational purposes. Joe DeRocha reported that the Humboldt Township Board is in support of County Road 595 and plan. Lance Malberg, Dickinson County Road Commission was present to support the Marquette County Road Commission. Tony Retaskie was present to support the Marquette County Road Commission on behalf of the UP Construction Council. Cynthia Pryor asked for engineering detail in the County Road 595 assessment and would like to see this information online with changes noted. Gail Griffith asked if there were federal highway funds involved. Berle LaPin stated that the Champion Township Board was in support of this project. Joe Stanley said the Marquette County Road Commission has the support of the Powell Township Board. Congressman Den Benishek s Aide was present to read a letter from Congressmen Benishek in support of progressing with the County Road 595 project. Jim Nankervis expressed support from the Ishpeming Township Board to the Marquette County Road Commission. Norm Pestka, Pestka Construction, stated there is support from Ontonagon for the building of this road. Michael Harris expressed support of progress with permitting County Road 595. Mike Thibeault, MI Building and Construction Council, expressed his support of continuing with the County Road 595 project as it will alleviate current traffic on County Road 510. Dan Adamini expressed his support for continuing the County Road 595 plans. Terry Cathcart expressed his interest in the Wolf Lake alternative route. Senator Tom Casperson offered his support in moving forward with this project and acquiring the permits needed to build County Road 595. One member of the audience asked why the Board is continuing with plans to build a new road since Kennecott Mine is not approved permitted to use this route at this time.

4 Representative Matt Huuki stated his support and will assist the Marquette County Road Commission in moving forward with the County Road 595 project and permitting. There being no further public comment offered, this portion of the meeting was closed. A motion to approve the managers recommendations as listed above was made by Comm. Williams, was supported by Comm. Hall and was carried. 6. Unfinished Business: 7. Late Addition: A. US 41 Corridor Advisory Group: The minutes and agenda for the latest US41 Corridor Advisory meeting were distributed for informational purposes. B. State Maintenance Contract Revision: Jim Iwanicki recommended signing the MDOT Contract Amendment and Resolution for an MDOT Pilot project. A motion to sign the MDOT Contract and resolution was made by Comm. Valente, was supported by Comm. Hall and was carried. 8. Correspondence: 9. Public Comment: Chairperson Sundberg opened this portion of the meeting to public comment. Cynthia Pryor asked about the Salmontrout Creek re-routing plans. Brian Hennio, County Road 510 landowner, was present to inquire on when he would be receiving his deed and compensation. Jim Iwanicki stated that he would have that within 30 days. Deb Pellow, County Commissioner thanked the Marquette County Road Commission for their efforts with the County Road 595 project. There being no further public comment offered, this portion of the meeting was closed.

5 10. Adjournment: There being no further business to discuss, a motion to adjourn was made by Comm. Williams, was supported by Comm.Hall and was carried at 6:41 p.m. ET.