10/14/2025 - Leelanau Township Board | Meeting Agenda and Documents

Summary

The meeting focused on key decisions related to grants, contractual agreements, and the appointment of a new Planning Commission member. The township accepted substantial funding for the Woolsey Airport Terminal repairs and discussed future development initiatives including a potential grant application for Christmas Cove.

Public comments

Meg Jean, a candidate for the Planning Commission, expressed her support for affordable housing and sustainable development in Leelanau Township, specifically highlighting the need for accessible spaces for the community.

Affordable housing initiatives

The discussion included a proposal for developing up to 26 townhouse rentals to provide affordable housing for residents earning up to 120% of the area median income. Key steps outlined for this initiative include land division, site planning, zoning entitlements, and securing funding through various grants.

Infrastructure projects

The township is in the process of accepting a grant for Woolsey Airport repairs amounting to $45,677. This is in conjunction with previously approved funds for broader terminal repairs, indicating a structured approach to enhancing local infrastructure.

Other Business

The board discussed a modified contract between the Northport/Leelanau Township Utilities Authority (NLTUA) and the Leelanau Township Treasurer's office. Additionally, topics such as the revised Employee Handbook and communication applications to improve constituent engagement were covered.

Financial Summary

The township was awarded a grant totaling $45,677 for airport repairs. Additionally, the contract with the NLTUA specifies compensation at a rate of $58.40 per hour for services provided by the Treasurer's office, which is expected to amount to approximately $1,051.20 quarterly.

Action Items

1. Proceed with submitting the grant application to EGLE for resilience and accessibility at Christmas Cove. 2. Finalize the NLTUA services contract. 3. Consider community input regarding the HomeStretch proposal for the Warren Street property and develop next steps for further discussion.