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Manistee Amphitheater Foundation outlines Dune Amphitheater plan, cites permitting and restroom needs
Summary
At an April 14 study session the Manistee Amphitheater Foundation presented a conceptual plan for a Dune Amphitheater, describing construction planning, cost considerations, restroom and food-truck facilities, and potential EGLE permitting requirements.
At the Manistee City Council study session on April 14, 2026, Mark Sandstedt, secretary of the Manistee Amphitheater Foundation, presented the foundation's vision for a proposed Dune Amphitheater adjacent to the city's riverwalk. He introduced foundation board members and Scott Veine of Pioneer Construction and described preliminary plans for construction, restroom facilities, a food-truck area and possible permitting needs from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE).
The presentation framed the amphitheater as a community amenity tied to riverfront activation and local events. Sandstedt described construction planning and cost considerations and identified site-support elements (restrooms, waste management, and a designated food-truck area) as early budget drivers. The foundation also flagged the potential need for EGLE review or permits, depending on final site plans.
Councilors asked for the project to be advanced through the staff review process; no formal vote was recorded in the minutes. Pioneer Construction's involvement was presented as an early-stage partnership for construction planning. The minutes do not list specific cost estimates, funding sources or a project timeline; those items were identified as topics for future staff follow-up.
Next steps recorded in the minutes indicate the Foundation will continue planning with city staff and private contractors; any permitting, detailed cost estimates or funding commitments will be addressed in later meetings.
