Summary
The Leelanau Township Board meeting of February 10, 2026 included a written public comment submitted via email to Deputy Clerk Cathy regarding the draft parks ordinance. No board decisions or votes are recorded in this document.
Public Comments
A written comment was emailed to Deputy Clerk Cathy by Kristi Holmstrom regarding the draft parks ordinance. Holmstrom raised two proposals:
- Under Section 3 (Hours and Use), Holmstrom proposed that the Township find a way to allow visitors to Peterson Park to view the Northern Lights, meteor showers, or the dark sky late at night without violating park hour restrictions, suggesting a statement permitting quiet night sky viewing after hours.
- Under Section 6 (Regulations and Prohibited Conduct, Use and Possession of Alcohol or Illegal Drugs, Item #1), Holmstrom proposed that authorization for special permits to serve alcohol be granted by a township designee rather than requiring approval from the full Township Board, noting that the current process requires waiting for a monthly board meeting agenda slot, which could complicate event planning.
Holmstrom thanked the Board and staff for their work supporting the township. No response from the Board or staff is recorded in this document.
Parks and Recreation Matters
The document consists of public comment on a draft parks ordinance. Kristi Holmstrom's proposals concerning Peterson Park night sky viewing and alcohol permit authorization (detailed above under Public Comments) are the only parks-related content recorded. No board discussion, decision, or vote on the ordinance is included in this document.
Action Items
- Board to consider Kristi Holmstrom's proposal to amend Section 3 of the draft parks ordinance to permit quiet night sky viewing at Peterson Park after hours.
- Board to consider Holmstrom's proposal to amend Section 6 of the draft parks ordinance to allow a township designee, rather than the full Board, to authorize special alcohol service permits.