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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in St. Clair Shores public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Lake St. Clair muck, cormorants, and water infrastructure
A resident described watching firefighters struggle with low hydrant pressure during last year's Bayview Street house fire, saying crews had to tap hydrants across Jefferson. The mayor promised a follow-up on his unanswered questions.
Civic media streaming on YouTube
The commission is shopping for a Tricaster system used to produce and play back broadcast coverage of city meetings. The bid is on hold until an absent commissioner can review it, with action expected next month.
Sunnydale Relief Sewer outfall location in Golf Ball Bay
Residents packed the chamber to fight a $13.75 million stormwater outfall planned for the shallow, sandy Wildwood/Golf Ball Bay, citing swimming, wildlife, buried contamination, and property values. The council tabled the award to July 20 and promised a town hall — the last possible date under EGLE's funding deadline.
Switching Trash Haulers from Priority Waste to Express
Yard waste is running a day or two late with spotty communication from the hauler, and Council Member Rusie says it's getting worse, not better. The city is pushing for better advance notice to residents.