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Lapeer approves Oakdale trail extension amid community backing and funding mix
Summary
The Lapeer City Commission approved TrailSense LLC’s proposal for the Oakdale Trail Extension not to exceed $65,000, supported by a $40,000 TIF contribution and a $25,000 donation from Crane for a Cause; commissioners and the public discussed bids, volunteers and a needed nonmotorized master plan update.
The Lapeer City Commission on Aug. 4 approved TrailSense LLC’s proposal to build the Oakdale Trail Extension for an amount not to exceed $65,000 and authorized the director of parks, recreation and cemetery to execute the agreement. The motion was made by Commissioner Richard Swindell and supported by Commissioner Joshua Atwood.
The decision follows a robust public comment period in which local business owners, volunteers and residents urged the commission to back the expansion for economic and recreational reasons. Chris Turner, owner of Craig’s Cycle and Fitness, said the extension “will boost the usage of past, present, and bring future…
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