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.
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.
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 Empire Village Council held a work session on June 13, 2024, addressing key agenda items such as Short-Term Rentals and beach parking fees. Public comments highlighted concerns over potential conflicts of interest. Reports on wastewater and village updates were presented, alongside required actions and discussions on the Master Plan. The session concluded at 9:21 p.m.
The Village of Empire Council convened for a work session on June 13, 2024, discussing key issues such as the mass gathering application fee, wastewater study updates, and short-term rental regulations. They aimed to enhance public welfare, address community event logistics, and refine development strategies to improve village resource management in the upcoming months.
This report summarizes the financial activity of the LAS SO/V Township J Peasuper for the period ending June 1, 2024. The report begins with a starting balance of $71.53. Throughout the reporting period, the township recorded disbursements of $19,011.43 and receipts of $48,920.24, resulting in an ending balance of $14,530.34.
In May 2024, Kasson Township issued five land use permits, reaching 13 for the year. Projects included a new single-family residence and the Wilcox Trust’s 2,000 square foot accessory building. The Alysforth permit involved a change of use for 6,084 square feet of space. Fees collected amounted to $800, highlighting active development.
Assessing Year Overview highlights significant dates such as the July and December Board of Review sessions, essential for the 2025 tax timeline. Lauryn Pleva, newly certified as a Michigan Certified Assessing Technician, will contribute to vital fieldwork. Ongoing maintenance includes updating records and processing data related to property transactions and inspections, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
The Township of Kasson reported a budget net loss of $82,711.89 for April to May 2024, driven by significant revenue shortfalls and overspending. Total income was $39,196.94, drastically below the budgeted $535,919.00. Key expenditures, especially in fire and rescue operations, further exacerbated financial issues. A thorough review is essential for future sustainability.
Cedar Area Fire & Rescue (CAFR) is a full-time fire department providing services across Cleveland, Centerville, Kasson, and Solon Townships. From 2016 to 2024, CAFR evolved from a part-time agency to a full-time Advanced Life Support agency, increasing its personnel from three to nine full-time staff plus additional support, underscoring the need for a new station.
