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Huntington Woods hears wide public comment on draft facility use policy; commission to vote in July
Summary
City commissioners on June 17 heard more than a dozen residents on a draft facility-use policy that would centralize reservations and set limits on advance bookings, fees and cancellation authority. Commissioners did not vote; staff will revise the draft and return in July after additional board review and written input.
Huntington Woods commissioners on Tuesday discussed a draft city facility use policy and heard extensive public comment from residents concerned about fees, resident priority and content neutrality. The commission opened the topic for public input but did not vote; commissioners said they will accept written comments and return the policy for consideration at the July meeting.
The draft consolidates room reservations under a single application manager in the city clerk’s office, sets a minimum five-day processing window and an eight-week maximum for advance bookings (both with manager discretion to waive), and gives the commission authority to adopt a fee schedule by resolution. The draft also retains language allowing the city to cancel reservations when necessary for public health, safety or administration.
Supporters and critics told the commission the document needs revisions. Opponents said the draft, as written, would eliminate resident…
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