Meeting in special session June 2, the Parks and Recreation Commission conducted a public hearing and received a presentation from the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association concerning the proposed construction of a replica of the pagoda-style lighthouse that originally set on the Petoskey Pier in the early 20th century.  The Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association reported that it would fund this project and requested that the lighthouse be placed within Sunset Park (the Association had been turned down to place the replica on the U.S. Army Corps Breakwater).  The Parks and Recreation Commission endorsed this project and will now recommend that the City Council also endorse this project for Sunset Park.

The Planning Commission will be suspending its special-session meetings to review Zoning Ordinance amendments for the months of June and July, but will return to working on the zoning ordinance August 12.  If time permits, the Planning Commission will cover some of these materials at its regular monthly meetings on June 17 and July 15.

Help celebrate the arrival of the Spring and Summer seasons with the Downtown Annual Spring Open House today (June 4).  This downtown event will close off the streets and offer all sorts of entertainment for the entire family. Musicians are stationed throughout downtown, as well as street performers, clowns, and jugglers.  This program will run from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M.