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Council approves sewer connection for Long Beach peninsula property; annexation waiver discussed

5140515 · July 3, 2025
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Summary

The council approved a resolution allowing Yellow Bear Farms LLC to connect a single Long Beach property at 2520 Shorewood Drive to Michigan City sanitary sewers, contingent on the applicant waiving objections to annexation for 15 years. Some councilors said they prefer annexation when utilities run outside city limits.

On July 1 the Michigan City Common Council approved a resolution permitting Yellow Bear Farms LLC to connect a single Long Beach property (2520 Shorewood Drive) to Michigan City sewer utilities, subject to conditions in the city ordinance requiring waiver of annexation objections.

Attorney Anthony Novak and sponsor Councilman Chris Walensky explained the process to members: an applicant outside city limits…

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