KINGSFORD — A Kingsford woman has gained city officials’ permission to have a tattoo studio in her home on Doraland Street.

Nicole Clement made the request for a home occupation permit in July, saying she wanted to move her business from downtown Iron Mountain.

Part of the house will be remodeled so the tattoo studio will be completely separate from the family living areas and have its own entry, she said. Having the studio at her house will give her a more flexible schedule, although the tattoo hours will be during the day, with about four to five clients a week.

The studio will also be inspected and licensed through the Dickinson-Iron District Health Department, Clement said, adding she doesn’t expect much traffic.

“I can only tattoo one person at a time. Most of the time they don’t have anyone with them,” she said.

Only one letter was filed against the request, citing concerns about increased traffic and the effect on property values.

Council member Michael Flaminio said he doesn’t believe home businesses depreciate home values. There won’t be “a lineup of customers waiting,” he said in regards to traffic.

In other business, the council:

— Noted the city will take part in another shred event this year in conjunction with TRICO and the Iron Mountain-Kingsford Community Federal Credit Union. The event, for city residents and credit union members, will be Saturday, Sept. 20, at TRICO. It will expand this year with a cookout and walk-throughs of the TRICO building. Hours have not yet been set but will be announced.

— Learned from City Manager Mike Stelmaszek that two water tanks in the city are up for inspection. Dixon Engineering of Michigan will complete the work at a cost of $4,600 for each tank. The tanks must be inspected every five years, he said.

— Heard Stelmaszek report that 748 residents voted in a special election Aug. 5 for the Bay College millage renewal. Of that number, 476 voted in favor and 272 were against. Dickinson County voters approved the 20-year millage with 2,389 yes to 1,804 no. The requested renewal was 0.9987 mills, or just under $1 per $1,000 of taxable value.

— Approved a resolution to start using funds from a $2 million USDA Rural Development bond for the second Heights sewer and water project. Stelmaszek explained the project was funded by a state grant and the bond, and to use the funds they need the resolution as part of USDA procedure.

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Marguerite Lanthier can be reached at 906-774-3500, ext. 85242, or mlanthier@ironmountaindailynews.com.