Marina Expansion Nears Completion
The marina expansion and renovation project is nearing completion. Crews arrived on site in mid July and began preparing for construction of a fourth pier and improvements to the marina services building restrooms, showers, lobby, and grounds.
The project was funded by a grant from the State of Michigan DNRE Waterways Division in the amount of $822,000, City marina revenues, and bond sales. As part of the State grant-in-aid agreement, 22 of 44 new slips will be for transient use only and will be available on the State of Michigan central reservation system. The remaining 22 slips will be available for seasonal use. Staff has maintained a waiting list for seasonal dockage for years and the creation of new seasonal slips will help reduce the wait list.
Photo Provided by Area Resident Jeff Samyn, progress as of October.
Crews have relocated the existing marina shelter from shore to Pier A and added new shingles, seating, and paint. This has created the space needed to renovate and expand the restroom and shower facilities. In addition to freeing up space on shore, the relocated shelter on Pier A will serve as a shelter and picnic area. New pier bump outs on Pier B and Pier C, along with the renovated lobby of the marina services building will provide additional functional space. Also, an overlook deck has been constructed in front of the marina services building that will serve as an additional picnic/gathering area.
Pier C has 30', 38', 45', 60' and 83'' slips. There is also about 192' of broadside dockage as well. Several slips are also ADA accessible (5' Wide). The new pier features a waste pump-out system throughout the entire pier which will allow vessels to dispose waste without leaving their slip. There are several power pedestals that offer 30/50/100 amp service along with water. Pier lighting is similar to the lighting on Pier A/B which feature goose neck lights.
Entry archways to each pier B, C and D have been installed. The restrooms have been completely remodeled from floor to ceiling. The exterior of the marina service building has been painted, re-shingled and joined to the new shower facility. The number of showers has increased from 4 to 8. The front room that was previously just a vending room has been painted, re-tiled and will feature comfortable furniture, TV, weather station, reading materials and charts.
A punch list of items will be completed in the spring and allow the marina to open on May 1st as usual. The marina will also have several small addtions as well such as, more courtesy bikes, bike racks, and new grills.
Staff looks forward to greeting you with our new amenities. Please call or email staff with any questions regarding the marina in general or the project.
Downtown Management Board Meets July 20
Tuesday the Downtown Management Board conducted routine business and heard the Downtown Director report about various upcoming programs and events; and, in response to a June 15 request by the Downtown Management Board concerning the use of City streets by vendors during Sidewalk Sales Days, discussed a letter from the City Attorney that concluded that the City's current practice of granting permission to use the City streets for sidewalk sales complied with current City ordinances and applicable law.
Board of Review Meets July 20
Tuesday the Board of Review held its July session and considered petitions for mutual mistakes, clerical errors, and homestead exemptions for the 2010 property-tax roll. The Board will next meet in December.
Ward and City Conventions July 26 and 28
A reminder that annual Ward Conventions have been scheduled for 8:00 P.M., Monday, July 26, at the City Hall for the First Ward, Petoskey Middle School for the Second Ward, Lincoln School for the Third Ward, and the Spitler Administration Building for the Fourth Ward. The annual City Convention will be held at 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 28, at the North Central Michigan College Conference Center.
City Council Meets July 19
Meeting in regular session on July 19, 2010, the City Council:
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Approved a loan at 2% interest from the Electric Fund to the General Fund for construction of a Public Safety Station West at City-owned property housing the former Western Concrete building for renovations in the amount of $731,406, and deferred discussion for funding the loan payback;
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Approved Ordinance 716 that adopted the 2009 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code and repealed Article II of Chapter 13 of the City of Petoskey Code of Ordinances entitled "Substandard Buildings or Structures" and all other ordinances and parts of the ordinances in conflict;
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Conducted the first of two readings of a proposed ordinance that would amend a schedule of fines referenced in Ordinance 715 as "Exhibit A" to include a schedule of fines for violation of Ordinance 710 'Fire Prevention Code" of the City of Petoskey;
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Confirmed Traffic Order 3-134 that approved the administrative decision to designate Jackson Street-Ingalls Avenue as an all-way-stop intersection and Traffic Order 9-112 that would confirm the administrative decision to make a 70-foot section of curb area, located on the north side of the street in front of Appleyard Child Care Center, 414 Monroe Street, a "no-parking-drop-off/pick-up zone", Monday through Friday, 7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.; and
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Adopted a resolution that confirmed the City Council's endorsement and authorization for submission of a Proposal Summary to the Local Revenue Sharing Board in the amount of $32,000 for funding the refurbishing of City of Petoskey/Public Schools of Petoskey Recreation Complex tennis courts located along Hill Street.
District Library Board Meets July 22
At its July 22 meeting, the Petoskey District Library Board, following routine business, voted to discontinue education cards and formed a budget committee.
