February 24, 2021 By Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com
An agreement has been approved for the potential sale of property in the City of Howell where a large motorsport and racing track project is being proposed.
During an online meeting Monday night, Council approved an agreement between the City and JD Racing Indoor Karting LLC for the Highland-Howell property that totals 216-acres along I-96 between Lucy Road and Michigan Avenue, as well as two additional parcels to the north. The City has been actively marketing the main property for the past six years. Itâs unclear what current plans look like but during an initial pitch to Council indoor and outdoor karting was described as a small aspect of the overall multi-use development that would be predominantly surrounded by high-end garage condos and a full size track for club members and availability for special events. No comments were made by JD Racing representatives at the meeting.
Independence takes advantage of winter weather with open ice skating Laura Bednar, cleveland.com
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio Following heavy snowfall and consistently cold temperatures, Independence was able to open the pond in Elmwood Park for ice skating.
Elmwood Pond was opened to the public on Feb. 11 after the city’s Recreation Department ensured it was safe for use. Recreation Director Tom Walchanowicz said the staff drilled a hole into the ice and saw that it was more than four inches thick, meaning it was safe for skating.
They also use a small utility vehicle to remove snow from the pond using a walk-behind brush unit that polishes the ice. Walchanowicz said that if they can drive the vehicle on the ice, the department is confident that it is safe for public use.
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January 19, 2021 By Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com
Future parking in front of the old Barnard Center property was discussed at a recent virtual Howell City Council meeting.
The City earlier demolished the old center to make way for new development and three lots were created. Four competitive bids were received and Council earlier voted to finalize a purchase agreement with the Howell Education Foundation, which builds homes in the local area through the high schoolâs Construction Trades program. However in order to develop the vacant lots, the back-in angled parking in the area needs to be removed.
Council approved a motion for staff to proceed with removal of the angled parking areas in front of the property and coordinate with the Foundation to allow for future possible on-street parking consistent with surrounding streets. It was stated during the meeting that the Foundation favored the full removal as it would be the most straigh
December 17, 2020
The City of Howellâs sign ordinance is undergoing a major overhaul.
Proposed changes were presented to the Planning Commission back in October, which members have been reviewing since. The goal is to update the ordinance to modern standards and address legal issues that have come up over the years. The Commission met virtually Wednesday night and discussed various aspects and some minor language changes. It was stated that political signs are addressed in the ordinance as being a temporary ground sign. Some focus was put on the size and timeframes for temporary signs but the larger conversation was centered on whether to allow or ban electronic message signs (EMS). The latter was described as really and âall or nothingâ proposition because allowing them or certain uses is largely viewed as regulating content.