City
Bedrock will affect new building cost
-City gets sticker shock on public works building foundation expense. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Grand Marais Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux.
A boat house project was discussed at recent park board meeting
-The Historical Society has approached the Park Board with an idea for the harbor. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Park Manager Dave Tersteeg.
City to end first phase of visioning process
-The City of Grand Marais is completing a visioning plan survey and the response has been large.
Communication and housing are on the EDA agenda
-The Joint Economic Development Authority is redesigning their website to make it more user friendly. WTIP’s Jay Andersen also spoke with EDA President Howard Hedstrom about expanded commun
A new zoning ordinance gets first reading
-Grand Marais city councilors had a first reading of an ordinance designed to define retail space within the Commercial Industrial zone.
City sets tax levy
-The City of Grand Marais lowered its levy slightly before signing off for collection in 2017.
Park hones master plan for regional status designation
-The Grand Marais Park Board is reviewing and refining its master plan in preparation for submitting to Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails for regional status funding.
Council discusses flooding in the city parking lot
-Storm water plans and money to carry them out can hopefully address the on-going city parking lot flooding problem.
Rec park wraps up and sets new rates
-The Grand Marais Recreation area is slowing down, but staff is wrapping up the park and readying for winter. WTIP’s Jay Andersen spoke with Park Manager Dave Tersteeg.
City to host series of meetings focusing on future of Grand Marais
-Local residents and anyone with interest is invited to help shape the future of Grand Marais during a series of public meetings this week.