MONTAGUE — Montague city manager Jeff Auch emphasized at Monday’s monthly city council meeting that a recent proposal to turn Ferry Street into a one-way street does not have to coincide with the discussion of the farmers market location. The council decided it will move forward with the Ferry Street one-way proposal at the next council meeting and revisit the idea of relocating the farmers market at a future work session.
The city hopes by turning Ferry Street into a one-way street, it will improve traffic and pedestrian safety.
Auch also shared that a special working group has been formed to discuss the entrances/exits along the Water Street/BR-31 corridor. Ordinance 311 would allow the City of Montague and Michigan Department of Transportation to review existing driveways, and how they can improve traffic flow and safety.
This would coincide with the BR-31 repavement, which is set to begin in 2027. The council will move forward with the ordinance at the December council meeting.
After reviewing resident surveys regarding the Fourth of July fireworks, the consensus was to maintain the current level of funding for fireworks. The council decided this topic can be revisited at future work sessions, if needed. This survey was created because of discussion from council members and Montague residents regarding the activities in the city on July 4, as well as possible fireworks alternatives and alternative launch sites.
Council will vote to approve the new Ordinance 312 on vicious and dangerous animals at the November meeting. The ordinance was originally brought into discussion when earlier this summer, a Montague resident shared her story of a neighbor’s dog attacking their puppy, with it not being the first incident. She called for the City of Montague to make some changes that would prevent attacks like this from happening.
Mayor Tom Lohman wants to remind residents that political signs can be recycled at the Solid Waste Authority.
