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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in St. Clair Shores public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Canal dock permit at 22429 Lakecrest
A Lakecrest homeowner wants a 30-foot-wide seasonal floating dock on the canal, and the Water Resources Board will decide whether to allow it. Canal residents often watch these cases closely because dock size and placement affect navigation and waterfront character.
String Lights over Greater Mack
The donor wants to fund decorative lights over Greater Mack but must donate through a 501(c)(3), and the installer needs a permit and a reviewed contract instead of a city Hold Harmless. Board members Bricolas and Harden are working on a solution.
Downtown Streetscape Improvements
The DDA is moving forward with planters, tree removal, paver replacement and benches downtown. The southwest corner tree is gone and pavers will be replaced soon, but the bench is delayed awaiting arrival.
Laukel corridor redevelopment and parcel assembly
The council was asked to buy 22025 Laukel for up to $67,500, continuing a long-running strategy of assembling parcels between Harper and Greater Mack for a future condominium-style development. The existing house on the lot would likely be demolished.
Rental Property Blight Concerns
A lifelong resident told council too many rental homes have slipped into disrepair since the 2010 crash — overgrown grass, junk in yards, a hazardously cut fence post — and pressed the city to hold property managers accountable and consider incentives for police and firefighters to live in the city.