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Mount Clemens expands sidewalk program, directs staff to study payment plans and tree policy after heated public comments
Summary
After residents pressed the city over tree-root damage and surprise bills, the commission directed staff to require completion of each sidewalk district before moving on, authorized adding at least two districts next year (with option for three), and asked administration to propose multi-year payment options for large assessments.
Mount Clemens commissioners on Sept. 8 moved to tighten and accelerate the city's multi-year sidewalk replacement program after several residents urged relief for homeowners who say city trees have pushed up slabs.
Mayor Laura Cropp presided as residents described financial strain from the program. “During this pandemic time, people don't have the money to pay $160 a square,” said Ruthie Stevenson, who identified herself as living at 69 Bain Street and said dozens of flags marked sidewalks she believes do not need replacement. Sandra Wimbley of 14 Deal Drive told commissioners crews cut a large maple in front of her house last year and said three of four slabs should be replaced by the city rather…
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