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Lapeer County forwards five-year multi-municipal parks plan to Michigan DNR
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Summary
The Lapeer County Board unanimously approved a 5-Year Joint Multi-Municipal Parks Plan covering several townships and the City of Lapeer and authorized submission to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for official consideration.
The Lapeer County Board of Commissioners voted to accept a 5-Year Joint Multi-Municipal Parks Plan and to submit the plan to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for review and potential adoption.
The plan covers Lapeer County along with Elba, Goodland, Lapeer and Oregon townships and the City of Lapeer. Commissioner C. Ian Kempf moved the measure and Kevin Knisely supported the motion, which carried (Motion 74-2026). The board authorized the plan packet to be sent to the state agency for its consideration.
County officials said the joint plan is intended to coordinate parks and recreation planning across participating municipalities and to make the consolidated plan eligible for state consideration. The motion did not specify any immediate county funding obligations; the board recorded its approval and authorized submission to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The Board took the action during its March 26, 2026 regular meeting. No public comment tied directly to the parks plan was recorded in the meeting transcript.