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Residents and stakeholders press council on partial closure of 9th Street
Summary
Public commenters and two written letters raised concerns about a proposed partial abandonment/closure of 9th Street, citing garbage pickup disruptions and a semi-trailer parked on Portland Street; the manager reported meetings with the Diocese of Marquette over easements as staff continue stakeholder outreach.
Calumet Village residents and stakeholders pressed the Village Council on July 21 over work to resolve the status of Lots 11–13 in Block 33 along 9th Street. Manager Megan Haselden summarized ongoing stakeholder meetings and said the Village is consulting landowners, including the Diocese of Marquette, about property and easement questions as staff continue fact-finding and outreach.
Letters from Representative Greg Markkanen and Bukema Trucking were read into the record regarding the potential abandonment of the roadway; public commenters cited disruptions to garbage pickup and a semi-trailer parked on Portland Street. "Letters were read from Representative Greg Markkanen and Bukema Trucking regarding the potential abandonment of a portion of 9th street," the minutes state. The council moved the 9th Street item to Unfinished Business for continued discussion and follow-up.
