Thursday, July 24, 2025

Escanaba City Council Regular Meeting Thursday (July 17, 2025): Arts, Carts, and Trees in the Heart

The city continues to explore ways to improve and enhance its appeal for residents, vacationers, and businesses alike. For instance, ongoing discussions about golf carts and bicycles reflect a broader vision of creating a vacation-friendly, golf cart-accessible community. There are also conversations about zoning and property use, aimed at better supporting growth and development.

Local law enforcement is modernizing by incorporating drones into their operations, enhancing safety and surveillance capabilities. Snow removal was another topic of interest. Although we don’t experience as much snowfall as in the past, there’s still a need for effective solutions—especially considering instances like the one night when 10 inches fell in just six hours.

The Bonifas Arts Center will soon offer creative courses for the public, reinforcing the city’s commitment to fostering community engagement and artistic expression. A group also held a discussion on Constitutional authority, and there was notable interest in the future of local boulevards.

Personally, three aspects stand out to me: golf/bike accessibility, community art, and boulevards. Creating a vacation destination that supports golf cart commuting could offer unique charm, though safety and regulations must be carefully considered. A downtown golf cart rental and repair shop—offering both day and long-term options—could be a valuable addition (One has to run the finance/investment numbers for themselves. The idea of attracting certain types of businesses if it is believed it will enhance the whole can be considered. For example taxis were recently encouraged to provide local cars when one closed down and rideshare programs didn't completely cover the community needs.).

Encouraging the arts not only supports creativity but also benefits youth engagement, community health, tourism, and marketing oppoertunities. And finally, boulevards lined with trees contribute greatly to a city's beauty. They often appear in nostalgic, idyllic town imagery for a reason. While practical concerns may require change, preserving boulevards should remain a serious consideration, especially given the clear public interest.

July 17th, 2025 Escanaba Meeting Minutes

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