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Council tables paving and vacation decision for Cedar Street, directs staff to gather information
Summary
A request to pave Cedar Street from Tamarack Street to the alley and to vacate the adjoining alley was discussed at length. Council members raised funding, PASER rating, and private‑benefit concerns and voted to move the item to the next regular meeting with staff directed to collect more information.
The Ishpeming City Council discussed a resident’s long‑standing request to pave Cedar Street from Tamarack Street to the alley and whether to vacate the adjoining alley. After extended debate about funding sources, road condition assessments and the potential for creating a private benefit, the council voted to move the matter to its next regular meeting and directed public works and zoning staff to compile additional information.
Council members said the issue had been raised repeatedly by the property owner, identified in the meeting as Mr. Beltrami, who owns both a business and a home that front the end of the street. Staff recommended paving to allow access to the…
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