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Alpena council approves new volleyball courts at Mishikiwis Park, votes to eliminate vehicle access to southern park
Summary
City council voted to construct new volleyball courts at Mishikiwis Park, remove vehicular access to the park's south end and direct staff to plan pedestrian trails; the decision follows resident concerns about park tree removals and maintenance challenges of the existing access road.
Alpena City Council voted Monday to build new volleyball courts at Mishikiwis Park, eliminate vehicular access to the park’s southern area and direct staff to begin planning pedestrian trails for that portion of the park.
Council’s motion, moved by Councilmember Carol Carrier and seconded by Councilman Ferrier, passed by unanimous recorded vote. The motion directs staff to proceed with construction of the courts and to develop a walking-trail plan for future council consideration.
The vote follows an extended staff presentation and public comment about the park. City Engineer Steve Schultz summarized the plan and maintenance concerns that shaped the recommendation, saying, “The volleyball courts are the primary project, which includes paving the parking lot…
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