Parks board approves Little Wolves Early Learning Center signs at several parks after debate over city code

The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board approved placement of promotional signs for the Little Wolves Early Learning Center at multiple parks during its July 16 meeting. The board voted to take the item off the table and then approved the advertising request by voice vote. Board members and staff detailed exactly where signs will go: three at Patriot Park, two at Pullman Field, two at Water Tower Park, two at Gardena Park, and one each at Walker Park, Cleveland Park and Tall Timbers; none at Washington Park. Board members discussed keeping several signs at the busiest entrances to reach local park users. The vote followed public comment from resident Tommy Kolovic, who cited municipal code and urged denial. Kolovic said, “This is actually…