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Council authorizes conditional agreement for Deer Lake beach and boat launch; vote splits 5-1
Summary
Council voted 5-1 to authorize execution of an agreement for Deer Lake beach and boat launch operations contingent on a March 24 township board vote; Councilmember Forte voted no while five members voted yes.
The City Council voted on March 23 to authorize a conditional approach to Deer Lake Beach and Boat Launch operations. The motion, made by Councilmember Jones and supported by Councilmember Casey, directs that if the Township Board votes in favor of a one-year extension on March 24 the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to sign the agreement; if the Township Board votes against the extension, the City Manager is authorized to take steps to operate the beach and launch internally. The roll-call vote was Casey – Yes, Forte – No, Jones - Yes, Quisenberry - Yes, Rodgers – Yes and Avery - Yes (5-1).
Council emphasized the outcome depends on the Township Board's decision on March 24. The minutes record no further operational details, budgets, or contract text; follow-up after the township vote will determine whether the city signs an intergovernmental agreement or moves to internal management.
