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South Lyon reports: DDA visitor counts, farmers market plans; fire and police update; paving and boardwalk work ahead
Summary
DDA Director Nate Mack reported 2024 visitor counts and market plans; fire and police chiefs briefed council on service activity and new equipment; city manager previewed a $3 million paving project and a contractor quote to repair the boardwalk.
Downtown Development Authority Director Nate Mack told the South Lyon City Council on Feb. 24 that the DDA’s data show about 188,807 projected visitors to downtown in 2024, down roughly 3% from a 2023 projection of 194,651. Mack said winter market attendance was lighter than expected but vendors who attended sold well. He said outdoor market applications have gone out and organizers expect a near-full market each week this season, about 65 to 70 vendors, and that a monthly food-truck rally will run on the second Saturday of each month.
Mack also said Main Street America provided GIS-based visitor counts and that the DDA will work this year with Wade Trim to update the district’s TIF and development plan; staff expect that update to come before council for approval before year-end.
Fire Chief Thornton told the council the department has responded to 205 incidents so far this month. He reported Engine 71 is back in service after repairs…
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