This document serves as a formal communication to the Empire Short Term Rental Committee and the Empire Village Council concerning a community petition advocating for the support of the Regulation Ordinance related to Short Term Rentals (STRs). The petition has garnered support from 80 registered voters and an additional 15 property owners within the Empire Village.
The registered voters and property owners of the Empire Village express their collective support for a proposed Short Term Rental (STR) Ordinance. This ordinance aims to establish a regulatory framework that will register, license, and regulate STRs within the village, ensuring public health, safety, and welfare. It also introduces penalties for any violations of the ordinance.
The Renovare team presents a Site Feasibility Analysis and Master Plan Update for the Gateway to Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. The revised goal is to update the master plan by validating current objectives, expanding on economic development needs, and creating area plans to support private investment. This involves data gathering, community engagement, and proposed redevelopment tools.
This document contains the agenda and supporting materials for the Empire Village Council’s Public Hearing and Regular Meeting on May 28, 2024. The meeting covers various topics, including a public hearing on a Mass Gathering Ordinance, financial statement reviews, and several items requiring council action, such as approving the ordinance and discussing beach parking fees.
On May 28, 2024, the Empire Village Council convened for a regular meeting, following a public hearing regarding the Mass Gathering Ordinance. The meeting commenced at 7:00 p.m., with all council members present except for Webb, who was excused. Public comments addressed the ordinance’s fee structure and evaluation processes for waivers, before the hearing concluded.
Budget Amendments for 2024-2025 have been proposed across several funds, including substantial increases to line items in FUND 101, FUND 202, FUND 203, FUND 591, and FUND 661. Additionally, the new office property purchased for $479,021.53 has detailed cost distribution among various funds, with additional costs anticipated to be under $30K.
The Empire Village Council’s work session on May 9, 2024, addressed critical agenda items, notably the Short-Term Rental (STR) ordinance. Two frameworks were proposed: one for registration and another for registration, licensing, and regulation, emphasizing community input. Additionally, discussions included increasing beach parking fees and considerations for sustainability in park operations.
The Empire Village Council met on May 9, 2024, focusing on short-term rentals and other business. The agenda included public comments, report updates, and discussions regarding fees and policies. A consensus emerged on STR recommendations, extending the meeting to 9:30 p.m. New business items were deferred, with the meeting concluding at 9:59 p.m.
Concrete Details provided a $21,820 quote for 2,182 sq ft of sidewalk replacement, featuring 4″ thick 4,000 psi concrete. TD Masonry & Concrete quoted $19,477 with 4″ thick 3500 psi concrete and offered a $500 discount. A+ Concrete’s quote lacked specifics, making it less favorable compared to the more comprehensive offers from the other two companies.
The Empire Village Council held a regular meeting on April 23, 2024, where they approved the agenda and discussed financial reports. Notable items included a zoning ordinance amendment, various approvals for street maintenance, and deliberations on technology needs for shared village business, emphasizing the ongoing responsiveness to community and operational requirements.
