Minutes are kept of each City Council Meeting, whether such meeting was open or closed. In the event a closed session was held, minutes are also taken, but these minutes are not available to the public and may only be disclosed by order of the court. Minutes of closed session must be retained for one year and one day after approval of the minutes of the regular meeting at which the closed session was approved.

The minutes of the open meetings of public bodies are public records. Minutes are available for public inspection at the City Clerk's Office during regular business hours. Copies are available to the public at reasonable copying costs.

Proposed minutes of open meetings shall be available within eight (8) business days after the meeting to which the minutes refer. Approved minutes shall be available for public inspection within five (5) business days after the meeting at which the minutes are approved by the City Council.

If you have any questions, please e-mail us, or call the City of Escanaba City Clerk's Office at (906) 786-1194. We would be more than happy to assist you with any concerns.