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County forum Intake Form lists jail, civic center repairs, housing and trails among top priorities
Summary
An Intake Form shared March 17 listed high-impact priority projects for Kalkaska County — including a new jail, Civic Center repairs, housing, trail connections and downtown walkability — while flagging several items as 'limited feasibility' without additional funding or legal changes.
Consultant Todd Dickerson presented an Intake Form to the board on March 17 that identified a set of 'high impact' priority projects for Kalkaska County. Items listed included a new jail, Civic Center repairs, housing initiatives, linking trails to connect assets, improving downtown walkability and safety, and exploring a zoning ordinance to guide growth.
The Intake Form also labeled several projects 'limited feasibility' because they would require changes in law, an election or substantial funding; examples discussed included a new library, an indoor pool and Kaliseum improvements. Dickerson and staff characterized some items as quick wins and others as long-term 'hard slogs,' signaling that the county must match ambitions with funding and legal authority before formal actions could proceed.
