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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in St. Clair Shores public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Stephens Road Greenway Feasibility Study
A four-community bike/pedestrian path along Stephens Road is now an adopted study — a stepping stone for future grant applications, though it commits St. Clair Shores to nothing. Members debated road diets, business impacts, and resident-only park access.
2027 City Calendar Design
Commissioners reviewed the draft 2027 city calendar and asked that the August photo be adjusted to show less cement. They also began planning the 2028 calendar around a 'parks and facilities' theme, with a reminder to keep elected officials out of photos in an election year.
Pool bathhouse renovation
The 1966 bathhouse at the pool — which drew 48,000 visitors last year — needs a full rebuild to meet state fixture and ADA requirements and fix rotted roof beams before the 2027 season. It'll cost about $1.77 million from fund balance, with a hoped-for $800,000 land sale on Jefferson expected to offset it.
RJDA Family Booster Club charitable gaming license
The dance academy's booster club asked the council to recognize it as a nonprofit operating in the city so it can get a state charitable gaming license and hold raffles to support its competitive dancers.
Civic Arena universal bathroom renovation
A $200,000 state grant plus a $50,000 city match will rebuild the arena bathrooms using universal design — better lighting, quieter dryers and a more welcoming space for everyone, not just ADA minimums.
Senior Center Bocce Court Renovations
The aging bocce courts get artificial turf, scoreboards, benches, and — for the first time — a full-length shade canopy, all paid with federal CDBG dollars rather than city taxes.
Library renovation and furniture
The library renovation continues with $235,861.81 in new furniture, including scaled-down kid furniture, a dedicated teen room, and lake-themed play features. The lower bid was rejected because it left out key pieces.
Green Hornets Youth Football and Cheer Losing Practice Field
The 70-plus-year-old nonprofit youth football and cheer program is losing its practice field at Kennedy and can't use middle or high schools. Two leaders asked the city for help, warning the program may end without a solution.
Brys Park Walking Path Surface Alternatives
More than 70% of the Brys Park path is cracked and becoming hazardous. Council approved $989,011 to design and rebuild it with concrete and asphalt over a geogrid base, but Vitale wants a cheaper nature trail — bid alternatives will come back before final approval.