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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in St. Clair Shores public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Bon Bray traffic speeds and Shortcrest construction traffic
A resident told the council that construction detours are pushing speeding traffic onto Newberry Street, endangering children and pedestrians — and that his emails to council members and the police chief went unanswered. He asked for traffic enforcement, signs, and a meeting with the chief.
Jefferson Avenue concrete repair (11 Mile to Masonic)
Construction backups on Jefferson are hurting businesses along Greater Mack; the city is waiving permit fees for A-frame signs and still hashing out the 2027 streetscape project with Fishbeck at 60% design.
Civic Arena Main Parking Lot Reconstruction
The crumbling Civic Center lot will be rebuilt in concrete with new storm sewer, water main work, and better traffic flow. The low bid came in about $800,000 under estimate, but a county-required detention pond drove the 20% contingency.
Local Bridge Program Grant for Milk River Bridges
The city's four bridges — Rosedale, Jefferson over the Milk River, and the Lang and Beach canal bridges — get $263,886 in repairs this year. Expect lane closures, no full closures, from mid-April to mid-June.
Local street reconstruction award delayed
Playview, Shady Lane, and a section of Statler — all rated in poor condition — will be rebuilt for $3.2 million. Council discussed future work on Brookdale and Alexander Boulevards and floated AI-based street rating to replace the subjective PASER system.