The Leland Township Board held a regular meeting on October 14, 2024, approving key items including the purchase of a new fire department truck for $660,000 and the transfer of the Munnecke property for library repairs. A public hearing on the Sunset Shores project is set for November 11, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
Leelanau Township faces challenges from shoreline erosion along Lake Michigan, essential to its economy. The proposed Master Plan Chapter 5 emphasizes adaption strategies, including zoning adjustments and enhanced wetland preservation. It argues for a balance between protecting investments and the natural environment, advocating against shoreline armoring while promoting natural vegetation to mitigate flooding impacts.
The economic landscape of Leelanau Township is multifaceted, with tourism being the predominant economic driver. The 2015 report by Networks Northwest emphasizes enhancing the business climate, talent attraction, and community asset strengthening. Nature-based tourism, eco-tourism, food tourism, cultural tourism, and agritourism each uniquely contribute to the local economy, particularly through the region’s natural attractions.
The Leelanau Township Planning Commission submitted a proposal to amend zoning regulations to permit Farm Stay Campgrounds as a special land use within the Agricultural Zoning District. This initiative arises from discussions by Philip and Sarah Hallstedt, who proposed a campground project encompassing around 30 sites on their farm, reflecting growing interest in agritourism.
This document outlines the agenda for the Leelanau Township Planning Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at 119 E. Nagonaba St, Northport, MI 49670, with provisions for public viewing and participation via Zoom, and is anticipated to last two hours unless extended by motion.
The Solon Township Board convened its regular meeting on October 10, 2024, at the Solon Township Hall. The meeting commenced with the Pledge of Allegiance and proceeded with the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. The Treasurer’s report highlighted the township’s financial status, with total current assets amounting to $404,345.80.
The Northport Village Council held its regular meeting on October 10, 2024. The council confirmed plans for the Halloween Hotdog event, discussed revisions to the social district map, debated speed limits on Bay and Rose Streets, ratified a loan agreement, approved a paving contract, and authorized a water rate increase along with budget amendments.
This document summarizes the Empire Village Council Work Session held on October 10, 2024. Key discussion items included the Sign Ordinance enforcement and a review of the Treasurer Job Description. New business topics included RAP Grant opportunities and a request from Cherry Republic for an Industrial Development District, which the council decided against pursuing.
The document discusses Cherry Republic’s expansion plans for its facility in northern Michigan, adding 15,000 square feet of fulfillment and storage space. This expansion will create up to 20 new full-time manufacturing jobs, benefiting Michigan farmers and the economy by increasing opportunities and allowing for greater production and distribution of Montmorency tart cherry products globally.
The Village of Suttons Bay Planning Commission will meet on October 9, 2024, at 5:00 PM to discuss agenda items including zoning amendments related to Bayview Stories and Wireless Communication. The meeting will provide opportunities for public feedback and address the need for special assistance for disabled attendees, ensuring community involvement in planning discussions.
