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Council approves hitching bars at 74 Justice Street to accommodate horses downtown
Summary
The Newaygo City Council voted Sept. 9 to install hitching bars for horses at the city-owned corner lot at 74 Justice Street (Justice and Wood), authorizing staff to determine exact placements and signage to address animal droppings.
The Newaygo City Council approved a motion Sept. 9 to install hitching bars for horses at the city-owned corner lot at 74 Justice Street, near the intersection of Justice and Wood streets.
City Manager Schneider presented a picture of the proposed location and described the request from a local business. Chief Andres said the site would be close to downtown, provide shade for horses and be away from vehicle traffic. Council members discussed concerns about horse droppings and the possibility of signage to encourage cleanup. The motion to install hitching bars was made by Councilmember Walerczyk and seconded by Councilmember Golliver; the minutes record the motion as carried (AIF/MC). Schneider, DPW Superintendent Ron Wight and Chief Andres were authorized to determine specific placements on the parcel.
The agenda item indicates the city currently maintains a single hitching post near Linda’s Chapel; council action creates at least one additional downtown tie-off point. Implementation details, including number of bars and signage language, will be determined by staff and reported back to council if needed.
