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Council approves $3,000 donation and permits for Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Open House
Summary
The council approved a $3,000 donation to Western Michigan University and granted a permit for the Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Open House set for Aug. 1–2, 2026 at Riverfront Park; the donation passed 6–1.
Council approved a $3,000 donation to Western Michigan University to support the Fort St. Joseph Archaeology Open House and authorized the Western Michigan University Anthropology Department and the Niles History Center to host the open house at Riverfront Park on Aug. 1–2, 2026. Councilmember Timothy Rogers moved to approve the donation and event permit; Councilmember Jessica Nelson seconded the hosting motion. The roll call for the donation recorded six yeas and one nay (Councilmember Michael Thompson).
Christina Arseneau, Director of the Niles History Center, sought approval of the permit during public comment and staff recommended approval as part of the city administrator’s report. The council approved the event with staff conditions; the record does not list additional funding or logistical details beyond the $3,000 donation and the event dates.
