240 W. Genesee
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-9901
www.frankenmuthcity.com/index.php
The City of Frankenmuth prides itself on offering its residents and businesses a host of services, ranging from brush pick up to recycling to recreation. The City of Frankenmuth's office is located at 240 W. Genesee. Our lobby/office hours are from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. There is also a drop box available at the entry drive to the office for payment drop off.
The City of Frankenmuth is 3.3 square miles and provides a full range of municipal services to its residents including police, water, sewer, trash, recycling and yard waste pick up. We also maintain approximately XX miles of streets and sidewalks. The City is home to 110 acres of parkland. The City also provides water to Frankenmuth Township. The City provides police protection to the Township on a contractual basis. The City and Frankenmuth Township jointly operate and fund the Frankenmuth Fire Department.
Frankenmuth was settled in 1845 by 15 Germans, led by the Reverand August Craemer, a Lutheran minister. The small band of settlers came to the area from Neuendettelsau, Germany, for the expressed purpose of evangelizing to the Native Americans. The first structure built was a church, and the second a school. Only seven years after their arrival, Frankenmuth boasted 80 cabins and farmhouses.
On January 3, 1854, Frankenmuth residents formally organized as a Township. On January 14, 1904 the Village of Frankenmuth came into existence. City status became effective on October 1, 1959 after a vote of the people approved the measure.
The City of Frankenmuth is directed by a City Council made up of its Mayor and six Council members. The Mayor is elected every two years and Council members serve four year terms. The City Council appoints a manager to operate the daily affairs of the City.
240 W. Genesee
Frankenmuth, MI 48734
(989) 652-9901
www.frankenmuthcity.com/index.php
