Oct. 16th, 2025 Escanaba City Council Meeting: Double Chip Seal, Solar Energy, Housing, Grants. (The Invention of the Solar Roller)

Inventors Corner: How Ideas are Created!
Jed heard about the city discussing
roads and saving money using solar. 
While out bow hunting, relaxing
from a tough day as CEO of his start-up,
an idea struck him much like Newton
with an apple. Except
this time it was a pine cone!
Good ideas can come from anywhere!
Excited he drove his pick up home as
fast a two rut country road would allow.
He stopped his truck in the driveway and
 ran into his shed, pulled parts
off his lawn mower, grabed an old barrel, 
yanked the solar panel off the electric fence,
dragged in a few cement bags and invented
"The Solar Roller"!
Saves money on fuel, paves streets, can
be manufactured locally. :)
A free idea!
The Science Behind Creativity

This was one of the more interesting meetings, as it covered a wide range of topics—from the cost of repaving to the cost of energy. As people begin exploring ways to save money while improving impact, they often discover considerations they hadn’t thought about before. Whether discussing street maintenance or grant utilization, cost awareness remains key. Building financial cushion whenever possible allows additional funds to be directed toward other development initiatives. Anytime people can find new ways to save money they should be encouraged like they are here to come forward. Those ideas are then vetted through discussion.

The City of Escanaba has done an excellent job staying financially stable while upgrading much of the town. With new vacationers, cruise lines, infrastructure, landscaping, and community activities, the city has clearly moved the needle—attracting more marina visitors, condos, and investments. Watching the meeting video reveals valuable discussions about creative options and strategies for staying under budget. Investors and enterpreneurs interested in start-ups might want to consider the openness and thorough discussion on how to improve the town. They all seem to be working on creating a positive impact.

p.s. Some nice spots downtown still for a store front. 

October, 16th Agenda City Council