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Public comments at Niles council highlight concert, park sanitation concerns and a judicial candidacy

Niles City Council · June 8, 2026
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Summary

During public comment, residents announced a June 14 Michiana Chamber Orchestra concert, raised concerns about trash and camping in a park area, detailed a planned car show and parking request for June 21, and Myrene Koch announced a run for District Court Judge.

During the public comment period, Andy Roberts of 1311 N. 8th St. announced the Michiana Chamber Orchestra patriotic summer concert on June 14 at the riverfront. Sean Davis of 404 E Main St. urged the council’s attention to trash, dog waste and people camping along the dirt-road portion of a city park. Lisa Croteau described 2nd & Main’s partnership with a car show and stated a request had been submitted to close certain parking lots and Main Street parking spots; she noted the market and Cousin’s Main Lobster truck would participate.

Myrene Koch, identified in the record as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Berrien County, announced she is running for District Court Judge. Christina Arseneau, Director of the Niles History Center, also spoke during public comment seeking approval of a permit for the Fort St. Joseph Open House. The council’s subsequent business addressed several of these items through formal agenda motions and approvals.