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Council reviews revised conservation easement for eastern portion of Old Airport property
Summary
Saugatuck council reviewed a revised conservation easement draft for the eastern portion of the Old Airport property; attorneys exchanged redlines, ODC accepted most edits but some changes raised concerns about long‑term plans and funding, and a resident urged clearer public communication.
The Saugatuck City Council reviewed a revised draft conservation easement for the eastern portion of the Old Airport property during its Oct. 23 workshop. The updated language was returned after attorneys redlined the ODC‑proposed easement following an earlier review.
City legal counsel and Attorney Chris Patterson examined the revised draft; Patterson suggested additional redline edits. Meeting minutes say the Outdoor Discovery Center had accepted most of the attorney‑proposed changes, but a few remaining edits prompted concern because of implications for long‑term plans and available funding for the property.
During public comment, Mark Klungle of Water Street said the project requires clearer communication with the public about goals, funding and community impacts. The minutes record that these concerns were raised but do not indicate a formal council decision on the easement at this workshop.
Next steps: Council feedback will be provided to ODC and city staff for further consideration; the minutes do not record a final action or vote on the easement at this meeting.
