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New 'Michigan Trail Keepers' nonprofit announced; commissioner clarifies Rosevear Park responsibilities
Summary
During public comment, Steven Shannon said he is starting Michigan Trail Keepers and would like to adopt Rosevear Park; Commissioner Carol Anne Smith clarified the Commission was not responsible for removing a homeless camp at that park. Vice‑Chair Jeff Selbig also said farewell after 15 years of service.
Steven Shannon used the public comment period on June 24 to describe a nonprofit he said he is starting, Michigan Trail Keepers, and told the Commission he would like to adopt Rosevear Park. Shannon said he will follow up with the Commission about future plans for the nonprofit’s involvement.
Later in the meeting, Commissioner Carol Anne Smith said she had heard that the Parks and Recreation Commission was responsible for removing a homeless camp at Rosevear Park and stated for the record that the Commission did not carry out that removal. The exchange clarifies the Commission’s role in park encampment matters as recorded in the meeting transcript.
Vice‑Chair Jeff Selbig said goodbye after 15 years on the commission, encouraged adding a climbing rock in parks, and urged continued community involvement. The Commission’s next meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2026, at Bentley Park.
