Three Rivers City Commission to consider PFAS limits, housing lot sale, pickleball courts at Tuesday meeting
The Three Rivers City Commission will meet Tuesday, August 5 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 333 W. Michigan Ave. The commission plans to discuss a range of topics from environmental safeguards to new recreation facilities.
The Three Rivers City Commission will meet Tuesday, August 5 at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 333 W. Michigan Ave. in the Commissioner Chamber. The commission plans to discuss a range of topics from environmental safeguards to new recreation facilities.
Public hearing on PFAS discharge ban
Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a temporary change to the city’s sewer use ordinance that would prohibit the discharge of Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS — a group of synthetic “forever chemicals” linked to environmental and health risks — into the municipal sewer system. The amendment would remain in place until a local limit study can be completed and a permanent standard can be adopted, giving city staff enforcement authority in the meantime.
Vacant lot sale for new housing
The city is proposing the sale of a vacant lot at 429 Fourth Ave., where a deteriorated home was recently demolished. The city “plans to sell this property to AHI Group, LLC” who has submitted a bid for $5,000 with plans to build a new single-family home.
Funding for pickleball expansion
Three new pickleball courts have been proposed as part of a $178,237 project led by the River County Sports Commission and local pickleball association. Funding for the project includes private contributions, grants, and a previously pledged $70,000 from the city, along with a $45,000 grant the city holds from Indiana Michigan Power. On Tuesday, commissioners will be asked to authorize the release of those city-controlled funds so construction can move forward this summer.
Memory Isle Park project extension
An improvement project at Memory Isle Park including new exercise equipment and a bathroom facility has been delayed after bids came in “significantly higher than expected.” The city is seeking a one-year extension from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to re-bid the work without losing state funding.
Tuesday’s meeting is open to the public, with time allotted for citizen comment. The full agenda and related documents are available on the city’s website.
Maxwell Knauer is a staff writer for Watershed Voice.
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