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County and city officials flag grants, events; Rep. Hoadley proposes $2.5M Trout Lake grant plan
Summary
During the reports section, County Commissioner Karen Moore and others announced local events, and Moore said Rep. Mike Hoadley submitted a plan for a $2.5 million grant to support improvements at Trout Lake; city staff also listed grant submissions including a Life Jacket Loaner Program and a Michigan Treasury application for hydro dam upgrades.
County Commissioner Karen Moore and other officials used their reports at the Feb. 9 Beaverton council meeting to highlight upcoming events and grant activity. Moore said Sanford is starting to fill with water and Smallwood is slightly behind; she also noted Representative Mike Hoadley submitted a plan for a $2.5 million grant intended to support critical improvements at Trout Lake in Gladwin County. The transcript records Moore’s statement but provides no further detail about the grant application or its status.
Mayor Raymond Nau reported he submitted a Community Foundation grant application for a portable ice rink to be housed inside a structure being built in Ross Lake Park, and he noted one application was received for the Calhoun Campground Manager position. City Manager Shannon Sirpilla summarized written reports and listed new grant submissions, including a Life Jacket Loaner Program through the Sea Tow Foundation and a Michigan Department of Treasury Financially Distressed Cities FY2026 application focused on hydro dam automation and upgrades.
Reverend Karen Blatt announced that the Friends of the Library will celebrate their 25th anniversary and will sell used books at the Gladwin Library on May 14–16. Diana Blue of Gladwin Conservation also used public comment time to promote the 2nd Annual Gladwin County River Race of Two Cities Canoe Marathon on May 22–23 and solicited sponsors.
The meeting transcript records these announcements and submissions but does not include award confirmations, application details, or funding commitments; follow-up and verification would be needed to track grant outcomes.
