Portage Township Recreation Plan

2010-2015

Draft submitted to the Township Board by the Parks and Recreation Committee on: June 22, 2010 for public review and c01nment for 30 days: From 7/1/10 to 7/30/10.

Plan adopted by the Board on: J)e_ttmne c I LI / 0..0 l 0

Plan will be submitted to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Envirorunent Grant Managernent Division, P.O. Box 30425, Lansing, Michigan, to be kept on file for five years.

Prepared by the Portage Township Parks a~d Recreation Committee: Jeff Burton, Kim Bushey, Jorn Davis, Ginny Giddings, Kyle Grimwood, Kim Grimwood, Pat MacLachlan, Donna O'Grady, and Pat O'Grady

With assistance from the: Eastern U.P. Regional Planning Br., Development Commission 125 Arlington St., Ste.18, P.O. Box 520, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

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COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

Portage Township is located in the extreme western part of Mackinac County and lies within the area described as T44N, Rl 1 Wand R12W. It is surrounded by Luce County on the north, Schoolcraft County on the west, Garfield Township (Mackinac County) on the east and Newton Township (Mackinac County) on the south. The total land area of the township is 72 square miles (46,080 acres), with 12.5 square miles (8,246 acres) of this area classified as inland bodies of water. The most notable feature of the township is the Manistique Lakes system which is located in the heart of the township and provides a beautiful, natural environment. (See Maps 1 and 2) There is one public swim access site.

Curtis, the only community in the township, contains more than half the population and most of the economic activities. The Curtis comn1unity has a seasonal economy, which relies heavily on recreational and tourist-oriented activities. The main economic activities include seasonal resorts, motels, restaurants, gift shops, retail sport sales and repair shops, gasoline service stations, general/party stores and logging. The unemployment rate vaded between 20.4% and 30.6% during 2009 and 2010. The average income is $34,013.

Most Portage township students attended Curtis Elementary School from Kindergarten through 4th grade and were then bused to the Junior ·High School and High School in Manistique, Engadine or Newbeiry. The school was closed (elementary) by Tahquamenon Area School district in May 2008 and was purchased by Portage Township in July 2009. The new charter school, Three Lakes Academy, chartered by Bay Mills Com1nunity College, opened in September, 2009. The school bµilding and grounds are owned by Portage Township and are used as a cormnunity hub for comn1Unity activities and adult extended learning when school is not in session. The Charter School is certified K-12, but currently is operating as a K-7.

A preschool, Three Lakes Coop Preschool} was opened in 2008.

The transportation system includes paved and gravel roads. The Manistique Lakes Road, Curtis Road, and County Road H33 provide excellent access to the township. There are no airports, bus lines or raikoad lines present. (See Map2)

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The 2000 U.S. Census population for Portage Township was 1,055 - up from 890 in the 1990 Census. The analysis of the 2000 U.S. Census age distribution indicated that 3.8 percent of the residents were less than 5 years of age. Fourteen percent were between 5 and 20 years of age, 24 percent were between 21 and 44 years of age, and 58 percent were 45 years of age or over. The median age was 49.8. The racial distribution of local residents, according to the 2000 Census, showed 995 Whites (94.3 percent) and 36 American Indians and Alaska Native (3.4 percent). The balance of the population is Asian, African American or Hispanic. The 2000 Census reported 275 residents had some type of disability. A comparison of the retired portion of the population between 1990 and 2000 indicated an increase of29 persons (from 205 to 234) in the 65 years or more category. This increase was significantly lower than the reported difference between the 1980 and 1990 Census -- an increase of 69 persons. -(Appendix C)

CLIMATE

The climate of the township is similar to that of other parts of the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Snowfall averages 80" - 120" per year and precipitation annually yields about 30". Relief from freezing and sub-freezing temperatures usually lasts about four months; from June 1st to September 30"1.*

Major lakes in the Tovvnship include Big Manistique, South Manistique, and Black Creek Flooding. The largest creeks include Black Creek and Portage Creek. Wildlife and plants are common to all of the Eastern Upper Peninsula.

The following physical resources are illustrated using maps: -Topography (Map 3) Vegetation (M:ap 5) -Soils (Map 4) -Land Ownership (Map 6) *Climatic data adapted from the Resource Conservation and Development Project Plan, USDA, Soil Conservation Service.

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JURISDICTION

The jurisdiction of this recreation plan encompasses Portage Township; however, we recently have joined with neighboring Townships and Counties in planning non-motorized trails (Eastern Upper Peninsula Non-Motorized Investment Strategy).

In addition to local government cooperation, the local DNRE office (Newberry) provided information on local deer yard and migration routes in hopes protecting it and linking green space (Map 8). Portage Township also plans to join with the Seney National Wildlife Refuge, located to the west to increase bird-watching opportunities. Finally, the Township plans to open a free public beach, in town on South l\!ianistique Lake, with nearby parldng and restrooms. This beach will be the only public beach within twenty or more miles.

This plan has been prepared by the Portage Township Parks and Recreation Committee, with the assistance of the Eastern U.P. Regional Planning & bevelopment Commission, and includes all aspects of recteation.

ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

s The Parks and Recreation Conunittee consists of volunteers from the community, who are appointed and governed by the P01tage Township Board, which consists of a Township Supervisor, Treasurer, Clerk and two Trustees, all whom are elected by the public. The Committee came to be on June 13, 2006 as an advisory committee to review and update the recreation plan.

• The Township employs one person who maintains the parks on a regular basis.

0 the cunent year and projected annual budgets for parks operation and maintenance, recreation ·programming and capital improvements is $5000.00 per year. The Township is prepared to consider additional appropriations for matching funds to applications for state and federal recreation project grants.

o The source of funding is Portage Township. • Volunteers plan and staff activities.

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• Relationship with Three Lakes Academy: The school and the Township share a playground and ball fields. The Township hosts, at the school, yoga and exercise classes, as well as asso1ted photography, adult enrichment classes etc. Three Lakes Academy has an environmental mission and the Portage Township Recreation Committee hopes to share in education and environmental projects. Other partnerships with the Charter School include the Seney National Wildlife Refuge, Pictured Rocks National Park, and Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

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RECREATION INVENTORY ( (v\Qp / .)

1. RECREATION RESOURSE INVENTORY

NAME OWNERSHIP SIZE FACILITIES PROGRAMS CONDITION Acres

Portage Towns.hip Township 10 2 tennis courts Summer Recreation Fair Recreation Area 2 basketball courts

2 softball fields 1 little league field Playground equipment -Jungle-gym/slide/ swings Well 2 pit toilets Parking Concession stand 4 unimproved horseshoe pits

Portage Township Township NIA Meeting Room Dinners Good Hall Kitchen Meetings

Summer Rec Senior Dinners

Manistique Lake State 1 Pit toilets None Good Access Site Litter barrels (Cooks Bay) Concrete Ramp

Parking

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NAME OWNERSHIP ACRES FACILITIES PROGRAMS CO ND ill ON

Portage Township To-wnship 27 Pit toilets None Fair Park and Manistique 6 picnic tables Lake Access Site Cooking grills (Sa-Wa-Qnato Rd) Litter barrels

Concrete Ramp Parking

Black Creek Flooding State 1 Sand-Gravel launch ramp None Fair Carry-In Boat Access Parking

Litter barrel

South Manistique State 2 Concrete ramp None Excellent Lake Access Site Litter barrels (Norton Rd.) Pit toilets

Parking

South Manistique Township I Concrete ramp None Fair Lake Access Site Pit toilet, litter barrel (Watt Stamper Pa.rk). 1 picnic table, parking

South Manistique State 10 Gravel launch ramp None Good Lake State Forest Parking Campg1·ound 29 campsites (Long Point) 6 pit toilets

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South Manistique State 2 Concrete Ramp Excellent

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Lake Access Site Litter barrel (Wolfe Rd.) Pit Toilet, Parking

Fishing Pier

Three Lakes Academy Township 34 Playground Equipment School Activities Good Elementary School Woodenjungle gym

Baseball field Slide, swings Metal jungle gym Basketball court Indoor gym and classrooms

North Curtis Rd. Township/ 9.1 miles Six loops/trails Cross country Fair Cross Country Ski Trails Private Property Starting point and skiing

Parking at Portage Township Recreation area

Helen Newberry Joy CCAC NIA Exercise equipment Good Fitness Center

Curtis Community Arts CCAC 1to2 miles NA NA Poor Council Walking Paths

Curtis Library Township NA Library After school tutoring Excellent Reading Programs Adult and children events and workshops

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2. MAP: Appendix A (Map 7) . 3. PURPOSE of EACH PARK: Included in "Inventory," above. 4. ACCESSIBILITY ASSESMENT:

NAME ACCESSIBILITY ASSESSMENT

Portage Township Recreation Area 3

Portage Township Hall 5

Portage Township Park and Manistique Lake Access Site 5 (Sa-Wa-Quato)

Black Creek Flooding 2

South Manistique Lake Access Site 4 (Norton Road Access)

South Manistique Lake Access Site 3 (Watt Stamper Park)

South Manistique Lake State Forest 4 Campground (Long Point)

South Manistique Lake Access Site 5 (Wolfe Road)

Three Lakes Academy Elementary School 5

North Curtis Rd. Cross Country Skiing 1 (Private Property)

Helen Newberry Joy Fitness Center (CCAC) 5

Curtis Community Arts Council Walking paths (CCAC) 1

Key: 1 = none of the facilities/park areas meet accessibility guidelines 2 =some of the facilities/park areas meet accessibility guidelines

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3 = most of the facilities/park areas meet accessibility guidelines 4 = the entire park meets accessibility guidelines 5 = the entire park was developed/renovated using the principals of universal design

RESOURCE INVENTORY

Portage Township has an abundance of natural beauty. The two Manistique Lakes along with under-developed and un-developed land draws people from all over to live and visit the area. Hunting, fishing, birding, nature watching, water recreation, hiking, biking, and off-road riding are some of the inain reasons people come here. This remarkable beauty should be conserved as much as possible, and, when considering development, should be a focal point. For example, trees and vegetation should remain un-cut as much as possible. And, as it becomes available, green space should be acquired to maintain the natural beauty and habitat that the local people treasure so much.

PLANNING METHODS

SYSTEMS APPROACH to PLANNING

Curtis is a unique waterfront village nestled between South Manistique Lake and Big Manistique Lake. In town, it is approximately one-half mile between the lakes. Curtis has 787 registered voters, but the population

lb swells to as much as 15,000 for events such as the 4 · of July. The area is full of natural beauty, 'Nith less-developed woods which suppoi.t deer, raccoons, fox, coyotes, otter, mink, and countless bird species. The lakes and vegetation provide food and water, and many deer yard-up in the area in winter. The area is an important migration route.

Citizens reported in a recent survey (Appendix D), that they live here because of the natural beauty of the woods and water, and clean water is very important.

Just north of the Big Manistique Lake (five miles) lies Round ~ake, and just · to the south (fifteen miles) of the South Manistique Lake lies Lake Michigan. These lakes are very popular among boaters and fishermen, as well as home-owners and vacationers who rent lakeside establishments. Other than Lake Michigan, there is no free beach, and only one pay-to-enter beach (not in Portage Township). ·

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The Recreation Committee has committed to working with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to analyze the natural environment in order to connect green space and plan for the future development of the area. A new road will be very close to local wetlands.

The Recreation Com1nittee is working with the Eastern Upper Peninsula Regional Planning and Development Commission to develop bike and ski trails. Vacationers often bring bikes but are unable to bike or walk or sld into and around Curtis because of the lack of non-motorized routes. Bikers and other non-motorized travelers must share the roads with cars and other traffic, such as snowmobiles and A TV's. The lack of sidewalks creates a danger for travelers, as well as local residents. This includes children walking to school. Outside of Cmtis, non-motorized traffic is located on the highways.

The Recreation Committee plans to work with Seney Wildlife Refuge to provide development ideas for more opp01tunities for bird watching. Many people who stay in Portage Township while on vacation travel to local birding destinations, such as Whitefish Point and Seney National Wildlife Refuge. Portage Township has excellent birding areas, which may need improvements such as signage, boardwalks, pit toilets, improved accessibility, etc.

PUBLIC INPUT PROCESS

The methods used to solicit public input are: 1. Citizen's Survey in 2004 (see Appendix A) 2. Advertised Public Meetings. The advertised meetings occurred on:

• March 12, 2009 0 March 26, 2009 © April 9 ,2009 0 May 14," 2009

Copies of advertisements and minutes for each meeting can be found in Appendices B & E.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

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The project priorities established in the Action Plan were based upon:

1. The results of the 2004 Citizens Survey (Appendix D). 2. The results of the public meetings held in 2009. 3. Parks and Recreation Committee's assessment of project feasibility

on a project by project basis. The feasibility analysis included operation and maintenance costs as well as construction costs.

4. Parks and Recreation Committee's observations on the use of existing facilities and maintenance of those recreational facilities.

A citizen's survey (Appendix D) was completed in 2004 for the purpose of assisting in the Portage Township master plan. Items that ranked high with residents in that survey that were relevant to the Parks and Recreation Committee included:

G Water quality of inland streams and lakes <11 The Township should encourage tourist and recreational development • Living near the water and woods, clean surroundings, and hunting· and

fishing were the reasons they live here • Most residents are happy with the number of boat launch sites • There are too few recreational activities for youth 0 The Township should promote cultural and historical venues

Goal§ and Objectives

Goal: ProvRde more opportmrnitfo~s for iresidenfa ~und visitors fo accegs tbe lakes in Curtis. Objectives:

1. Provide a free beach in town on South Manistique Lake. 2. Improve inland-lake access for boats. 3. Provide a fishing pier and kayak dock in Curtis on South Manistique

Lake.

Goal: Provide opportunities for n.on-motorized t1avel in and around Curtis.

1. Work with the Mackinac County Road Commission to develop safe, accessible non-motorized routes within Curtis, including to the school

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and outside of town. This would provide a link to neighboring communities and would provide for the expansion of non-motorized routes and connect communities together. The routes in town should also be accessible in winter. ( /V\Q-{) 9)

Goal: Increase local birding in the Curtis area. 1. Work with Seney National Wildlife Refuge, using local volunteer groups, to develop local birding areas with signs, pathways, etc.

Goal: Provide more cultural opportunities for residents. 1. Provide community classes at Cmtis Learning Center.

Goal: M aintann th.e 1IUatural beauty and health ~f the woods and water. 1. Work with local groups, such as the school and volunteer groups to

plant native species gardens, alter mowing practices and add natural barriers at Stamper Park to increase wildlife habitat.

2. Consider purchasing land as it becomes available that would remain wooded, possibly by making parks and/or putting in bike trails.

Goal: Obtain open space to provide out-door ~ommunity even.ts.

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ACTION PROGRAM

Year Pro.iect Cost Acquire lake-front property in order to provide a Grants will be public beach. Currently there are none in the area. sought from This would provide an important inland-lake MDOTand access to residents and visitors and would provide Michigan a lakeside venue for local activities. It will be Natural handicap accessible. Resources Trust

Fund. Cost to Township: 25o/o and may be in the form of land donations, labor, materials, equipment, etc.

Develop a public beach area and open space in the Grants will be village of Curtis. sought from

MDOTand Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. Cost to Township: 25% and may be in the form of land donations, labor, materials, equipment, etc.

Purchase parcels on Main Street for parldng and public restrooms that include multiple handicap accessible family rooms.

Establish a handicap accessible multi-purpose path through town, including to the school, with the goal of the path extending through multiple townships, possibly forming a path around the

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South Manistique Lake and/or the Big Manistique Lake. The path through town can be acrueved by striping a path at the next road re-surfacing. Establish handicap parking at the ball fields (2), playground (1), Watt Stamper Park (1), and Portage Township Park (1). Also place a sign at Portage St. and Main St. pointing to Watt Stamper Park. Construct a sand volleyball court. $5,000.00 Improve and repair the tennis courts, including $5,000.00 I Ask adding removable backboards, and basketball for donors who courts at Portage Township Recreation Area. will advertise.

Provide safety approved material under the swings 1,000.00 and playground equipment. Improve boat launches: Dredge deeper and wider 10,000.00 launches that meet DNR specifications and mark shallow areas with buoys. Create a hockey rink on the South Manistique Lake 500.00 in the Curtis downtown area. Improve the ball fields by adding such things as a pavilion, restoring the bleachers, replace gravel on ball fields, install chain Hnk fencing, and improve the bathrooms. Renovate and/or install new horse shoe pits. 500.00 As street lights are replaced, use lights designed to focus light only on the roads. This makes driving safer by reducing glare, "darkens the sky," and keeps unwanted light from reaching surrounding areas such as houses. Also, use solar when possible. Buy a ski groomer to keep a non-motorized trail 5,000.00 open in winter.

Add kayak docks at both accesses (Watt Stamper and Sa-Wa-Quato Parks2.

·--Add a public dock in town, possibly at the proposed beach site. Work to identify local birding areas on maps and

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with signs. (Black Creek Flooding, Shoepac Creek, etc.) This is a huge tourism draw, especially during migration times. Possibly join with Seney Wildlife Refuge. Develop soccer fields. Add a floating fishing pier at the public access located at the intersection of north H33 and Main St. (Next to Cozy's Resort.) The pier will be handicap accessible and is located immediately off a major road intersection. Invite the nature conservancy, Department of Nat. Res. Trust natural resources, and other concerned groups to Fund land review the future new road and make acquisition recommendations regarding the impact on local grant, and may wild life and animal migrations, as well as how to be proposed by minimize the impact. local groups.

Local cost: $0(?).

Designate Stamper Park a Dark Sky Society sky- Signs and I or 2 watching site by providing appropriate lighting and lights (solar?). signs. It is an excellent view of the night sky. Designate Sa-W a-Quato Park a Dark Sky Society sky-watching site for northern lights viewing (it faces north). Both are accessible to all, right in town, and have rustic bathrooms. -Designate Stamper Park as a small wetland/wildlife viewing area by encouraging natural vegetation such as cat-tails, willow, reeds, etc. Purchase or land contract Erickson Pa;·cel due west Nat. Res. Trust of Lakeside Grocery for another green space Fund land downtown. acquisition

grant. Local cost: 25% of $90,000.

Offer geo-caching class, popular world wide for 0.00 tourist to use their GPS systems and cootdinates to locate point of interest. Also, offer other classes such as yoga, computers, art, etc.

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Create a dog park at Portage Township Park behind the ball fields. Place a fountain at the flowing well at Portage Township Park. (Water will still flow for personal use by residents who depend on it.) Add a grill, fire pit, and more picnic tables to Watt Stamper Park Nominate land to be acquisitioned by the DNRE for connecting green space, linking migration habitat, and future park development. Develop a bog walk at Black Creek Flooding Conduct a youth survey. Conduct a senior citizen survey.

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Portage Township Recreation Committee Minutes March 12, 2009

Chamberlain's Ole Forest Inn

Purpose of meeting: Public Comment Solicitation in order to write the 5-Year Recreation Plan.

Discussion began with pursuing a DNR Recreation Plan grant. The application is due by Aug. 3rd for land purchases and March 1 for land or development.

Wishes for Portage Township are: I. Kayak docks at both accesses (Stamper and Saw Wa Quato Parb) 2. Pavilion at the ball field. 3. Soccer Fields 4. Bleacher restoration at ball fields. 5. Gravel at ball fields. 6. Renovate tennis courts and add backboards, which will be removed in winter. 7. Boat launch improvements: Dredge a deeper launch and mark shallow areas with

buoys. 8: Renovate horse shoe pits at Recreation Area. 9. Purchase land in town for a public beach: Possibly Berry's Resort or Pete's Cove

Resort or 800' parcel on Big Lake. Questions raised why the DNR prohibits swimming at Saw Wa Quato Park. The DNR will be contacted.

I 0. Pmchase Lafond Parcel on Main St. for parking if Beny's Resort is purchased. 11. Non-motorized path tluu town, possibly extending it around the lakes thru a R:llls

to Trails Grant. 1bis will require nrnltiple townships to participate. 12. Buy a ski groomer ($1,000) to keep a non-molorized trail open in winter. 13. fish ing pier 14. Purchase or land contract Erickson Parcel due west of Lakeside Grocery for

another green space downtown. 15. Establish signs for night sky viewing: Stamper Park for planets and constellations

(it faces south), and Sa-Wa-Quato for northern lights viewing (it faces north).

Activities Ideas:

1. Ice rink in town that allows hockey. 2. Pond hockey tournament 3. More bon fires 4. Spring Clu·istmas tree burning planned for March 27111 at 6:30 at Main St. and

Lake Ave. 5. Fourth of July boat decorating contest. Pay an entry fee and award prizes. Judges

located around town. Should it be done on the Big Lake and the South Lake? 6. Geo-caching

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Portage Township Recreation Committee Minutes March 26, 2009

Chamberlain's Ole Forest Inn

Purpose of meeting: Public Comment Solicitation in order to write the 5-Year Recreation Plan.

Members present: Della Juliano, Ginny Giddings Guests: Bud Kolder

1. Non-motorized Trails: • St. Ignace is considering redrawing street lines downtoWn to accommodate a

trail. MDOT is covering the cost of the project, along with plowing, etc. It will be a three year trial .

• MDOT is initiating public input on an E.U.P. system and will be at the Portage Township Hall on April 141

h from 3-7 p .m. o Bud & Kelly Chamberlain of Chamberlain's Ole Forest Inn said tourists want

to ride bikes. They bring them but can't ride because it is too dangerous. Many tourists come here to enjoy the natural beauty, and they want to hike, bike, kayak, etc.

• Pat Maclachlan of the Curtis Chamber of Commerce said tourists come with campers and bikes and want to ride.

o Bud Kolder representing the Curtis Cross Country Ski Trail wanted to know if we would tie into their trail system, which possibly could also be used in summer. Norm Abram is very interested in continuing to groom, and Foster's hardware may pay for part of a snowmobile for grooming which could be used on other trails.

• Bud and Kelly said people come looking for somewhere to ski a:i.d a ski rental. They have to refer th~m to Seney Wildlife Refuge because there is no where here to go. Curtis Ski Trail is not always reliable.

• We should work on getting some ski trai ls around town. • There is no way tluu town. It is extremely dangerous when traffic is going

both ways. Consider two logging tmcks passing: There is no room on the side of the road. Non-motorized traffic has no where to go. In swruner there is some shoulder in some parts of town, but in winter they are covered with snow.

• Also, snowmobiles and pedestrians share the same space along the shoulders. during winter.

o Could the lines in town be re-drawn to allow for a non-motorized path? • What about old railroad grades?

2. Birding • Bud and Kelly Chamberlain said birding is a huge tourism draw. Fishing is

down, but birding is huge. Many tourists stay in the Curtis area and go birding. From Curtis, people travel to Seney Wildlifo Refuge, Pictured Rocks, and Paradise. The Cwtis area is a big migration area and we should take

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advantage of that. For example, Tahquamenon Falls Brewery opens a month early just to accommodate the birders passing by on the way to Paradise.

• Migration times are especially busy.

• It was suggested we do a joint venture with Seney Wildlife Refuge.

• The Black Creek Flooding might be a good birding area that could be developed with a boardwalk.

• Shoepac Creek would be a great area also.

3. Beach and Green Space • 800 feet of property on the Big Lake (between Chamberlain's and Doran's) is

for sale by a motivated seller. It is very nice property.

• Growth will continue to be huge in the area and should be planned for. We should put forth the best plan possible and include as much green space and pathways as possible. Maybe we should hire someone to come and give ideas as to what we might want for the future. Maybe Dave Kronk of the Pictured Rocks, who also teaches a parks and recreation course at Northern Mich. University could come for a nominal or no fee.

• Berry's Resort and Pete's Cove also make good options. Maybe we should apply for a grant to buy all.

4. Communication • It's hard to get the word out about events. A marquee by the post office

would be a good location. If not there, maybe by the hardware store.

• Newsletter which could be paid for by advertisers.

Portage Township Recreation Committee Minutes April 9, 2009

Chamberlain's Ole Forest Inn

Purpose of meeting: Public Comment Solicitation in order to write the 5-Y enr Recreation Plan.

Members present: Virginia Witt, Pat Maclachlan, Ginny Giddings Guests: Bud and Kelly Chamberlain, Pam Clark, Donna O'Gr~dy

5. Non-motorized Trails:

• Local and Eastern Upper Peninsula (E.U.P.) maps were used to identify possible bike routes in order to make local routes in the Portage Township area, and routes which could connect to the E.U.P. system currently in the making. Representatives from the E.U.P. trail initiative will be at the Portage

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Township Hall on April 14, 2009 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. to get public input on the trail system.

• Many local routes were identified, including: I. A route around the Big Manistique Lake. This would connect

many scenic roads within Portage Township, including Long Point and Shoepac Rd.

2. South on H33 to Scott's Point on Lake Michigan, looping back through North Gould City Road.

3. It appears there is no way around the South Manistique Lake due to wetlands and private property barriers.

4. There is no route east from Curtis, except Sandtown Rd. which is not good for biking.

$ Routes connecting Portage Township to outlying areas: 1. Hiawatha Trail from Trout Lake to Engadine. \J...lc need a route from

Engadine to Portage Township. Follow the pipeline~ to Gould r-:ity? 2. Follow the snowmobile 1r:.til just east of CHrtis northeast towru'd McAlpine

Pond, crossing Ml 17. It needs a connection from Curtis east. Sandtown is a poor road.

o All of the paved roads appear to need shoulder work to make room for bike paths.

6. Dog Park • Tourists bring dogs and want a place to walk them, according to Pam Clarlc, of

Log Cabin Resort. "Dogs must be on a leash and owners constantly ask where their dogs can run," according to Clark. Possibly the field behind the ball fields could be fenced. Dan Duberville may know where to get second hand fence at no cost. Also, maybe vets, dog medicine companies, groomers, pet stores, and kennels may donate money and advertise (sign on the fence) at the pruk

o Many people travel with their dogs. Should lodging facilities advertise that they are "pet friendly?" Pat Maclachlan, of the Chamber will E-mail businesses to see if they are interested.

7. Other • Virginia Witt has E-mail addresses of 80 parents who have children. Could ·

we do a youth smvey this way?

e Is there room for volleyball pits at Sa-Wa-Qa-Ta?

0 Geocaching is a worldwide tourism game that is becoming very popular. Players use GPS systems and coordinates to go to a destination. Using clues, they locate the object (sticker, guest book, etc.). This was taught in Michigan State University Extension's "Winter Break for .Knowledge" in Newbeny in . Mm·ch, 2009. Pat M. will fmd the presenter. Offer a course in early summer?

e Dining for fundraising, as seen on Channel 7. Could it feature Curtis?

• Community Jetter - working on communication. Michigan Works will pay minimum wage for a local student to work during the summer to help.

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• Dump day has been cancelled for this spring due to money. Low cost ideas are being considered for re-vamping it. Dwnp day may be held this fall. We need to consider electronics, such as TV's, many of which may be obsolete in June when the TV signal becomes digital. Find someone to take this type of stuff- Trader Joe's?

• Community Bonfire: Friday, April 24t11, 6:30 p.m. downtown at Main and

Lake St. Bring hot dogs, marshmallows, a stick of wood, or just come as you are.

• Next committee meeting: Thursday, May i 11 at Portage Township Hall.

Pmtage Township Recreation Committee Minutes May 14, 2009

Portage Township Hall

Purpose of meeting: Public Comment Solicitation in order to write the 5-Year Recreation Plan.

Time: 5:30 p.m. No-one present except committee chair, Ginny Giddings and Township Supervisor, Donna O'Grady .. Meeting adj owned at 6:00p.m.

Portage Township Recreation Committee Minutes June 28, 2010

Kim's Tally Ho

Present: Kim Bushey, Ginny Giddings Absent: Jeff Burton, Kim Grimwood, Kyle Grimwood, Donna O'Grady, Pat O'Grady

ooose of meetin~ 1. Approve the 5-Year Recreation Plan. 2. Set future meeting places.

Discussion: 1. Looked at new maps sent by Nathan Fasier. 2. Looked at pictrn:es to be added.

Action Taken 1. Plan approved. Absent members responded by phone and E-mail. 2. Future meetings will be rotated between all ofthe local businesses (7 in favor, 1

opposed). Note: Absent members polled by phone.

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(NIA) Is Nol Available (X) Is Nol Appncablo

Nole 1: For !he 2000 Consus Oiiier Asian alone, or\wo or more Asian categories. -~ :'"'~'-1-l I...-..;

Nola 2: Forlhe 2000 Census Olher Pacific Islander alone. or \wo or more Nalive Hawafian ar.d Olllec ?aclftc i•lander calegorios. Note 3: For !he 2000 Census, In combm!lon wl:M one or mere of !he olhtr races lish!d. The six number.; may a~d 1o more !Mn !he to!ai populaUon and !he six percentages may add lo mom !han 100 percer.! because individuals may reoort more ihaM OM race.

Nole 4: 2000 Census race data iS nol comparable lo 1990 Census race dala because !he 2000 Census survey allowod seledlon of more !nan one race w!illa !Me 1990 Consus survey did not

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Note 5: 1990 dala not available from tho 1990 Census STF1A crSTF3ACD reloese. Nole e: Scllool enmllm9nl dela ror 1990 and 2000 are not My comparable due lo changes In how data wore obtalood on !eve; of enroRmenl.

Nole 7:Vetaran stattJS data are for !he c:MUan populolion 16 yQars and over in 1990 and for i:,s c.'vllian po~ula\ion 18years and over in 2000. Nole 6: Da!a ror 1990 and 2000 are not comparable due lo changes In census queslions. Nole 9: Oc:vpellon dala for 1990 and 2000 are not comparable due to changes In !he classl.'.ca:lon sr.;lem by OCOJpallon.

Nole 10: Unleo• olhorwl:Jo notod. lndu•~"Y da!a for 1990 and 2000 are not comparable due lo changes ln the class111calion :sr-<em by indus!Ty.

Nole 11: The lrnlusll)' calegories of Conslruclion. Manufacturing, Wliclesale trade, Reial! trade, and Public aominlslr.llion are cor.-.parable for 1990 and 2000.

Note 12: In lhe 1990 C9!1sus STF3A CD release. '"Supplemental Security inccme"was includec in !he "pub~c asslsla~ Income "data.

Ttio Sureau of Labor Slatisftcs' Consumer Price Index (CPl-U-RSl ls167.0 !c• 1989. <!'S 3 ~ <99('.

242.7 lo" 1999, and 250.8 for 2000. Ba•ed on !hose r-eviSi0<1s. th9 fact::< to 2 d]\m ti t~ c::ns""i doiiars in Table OP.J would b! 242.7/187.0. o.- 1.297851. and !he fad O' lo ed)us: le 2X>~ c:>'<'•' I dollais In Table OP-4 would be 250.S/1 26.J. or 1.277536.

Nole 13: The data rGprnsen\ a comblna~on of two anC!!s!r1es shown separately In Summal)' File 3. Czec~ lnclv<les Czechoslovakian. French Includes Alsa!lan. French Canadian Includes Acadlarr.::•)"Jn. Irish Includes Ce"ic.

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Subject Number Percent Percent Change Number Percent Subject Number Percent Percent Change

SCHOOL ENROLLMENT (see note 6) NATIVITY AND PLACE OF BIRTH

Population 3 years and over Total population 1,037 100.0 19.2

enrolled In school 175 100.0 -3.3 181 100.0 Native 1.027 99.0 21 .3

Nursery school, preschool 7 4.0 (NA1 (NA) (NA) Born in United States 1,025 !?8.8 21 .0

Kindergarten 15 8.6 (NA) (NA) (NA) State of residence 863 83.2 28.8

Elementary school (grad!'.s 1-8) 94 53.7 (NA\ (NA) (NA) Different s tate 162 15.6 -8.S

High school (grades 9-12) 43 24.6 (NA) (NA) (NA) Born outside United States 2 0.2 -91.3

College or graduate school 16 9.1 100.0 8 4.4 Foreign born 10 1.0 -SE.5

Entered 1990 to March 2000 EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT \90 data is 1960 to March 1990) 4 0.4 100.0

Population 25 years and over 807 100.0 2a.1 630 100.0 Naturalized citizen 6 0.6 ·7 1.d.

Less than 9th grade 95 11.8 -22. •• 122 19.4 Not a citizen 4 0 .4 100.0

9th to 12th grade, no diploma 107 13.3 -15. ~ ~26 20.0 REGION OF BIRTH OF FOREIGN BORN (sae nota 5)

High school graduate (includes equivalency) 316 39.4 32.5 240 36.1 Total (excluding born at sea) 10 100.0 (NA)

Some college, no degree 155 19.2 167.2 SB 9.2 E~rope 6 60.0 (NA)

Associate degree 59 7.3 51.3 39 6 .2 Asia 0 0.0 {Ni>.)

Bachelor's degree 56 6.9 69.7 33 5.2 Africa 0 0.0 (NA)

Graduate or professional degree 17 2. ~ 41.7 12 1.9 Oceania o 0.0 (NA)

Lalin America 0 0.0 (NA)

Percent high school graduate or higher 75.0 (X) 23.7 60.6 (X) Northern America 4 40.0 (NA)

Percent bachelor's degree or higher 9 .0 (X) 26.0 7.1 (X) LANGUAGE SPOKEN AT HOME

MARITAL STATUS Populatlon 5 years and over 1,004 100.0 18.i

Population 15 years and over 889 100.0 25.2 710 100.0 English only 966 96.2 18.1

Never married 147 16.5 61 .5 91 12.8 language other than English 38 3.8 35 .7

Now married, except separated 561 65.4 17.8 "-93 69.4 Speak English less than "very well" 11 1.1 57.1

Separated 10 1.1 400.0 2 0.3 Spanish 10 1.0 900 .0

Widowed 91 10.2 46.8 62 6.7 Speak English l ess than "very well" 0 0.0 0.0

Female 64 7 .2 45.5 44 6.2 1

Other Inda-European languages (sea note 5) 28 2.8 (NA)

Divorced 60 6.7 -3.2 62 6 .7 Speak English less than "very well" 11 1.1 (NA) Female 26 2.9 -31.6 38 5.4

Asian and Pacific Island languages 0.0 0 0 .0 Speak English less than "very well" 0 0.0 0.0

Soun:e: U.S. Bureau of \he Census. Census 2000. 1990 Census da\a Is Imm th• Michigan STF1A CD (release Septemher 1991) orSTF3A CD (release November 1992).

(NIA) Is NolAvanab\e (X) Is Nol Applicabie

Note 1: For 1h9 2000 Census Olh91" Asian atorie, or two or more Asian categories. Note 2: For the 2000 Census Olher Pacific Islander alone, or two or mo:'e' Naf.ve Hawaiian and Other Pac:fic lslcnCc; cato~ortes.

Note 3: For the 2000 Census, Jn comblna1ion w11h one or more of :he o:herraa?s isled. The six numbers may add lo more \han lhe Iola! popula6on end the six percentages may add 10 more lhan 100 percent because Individuals may reoort mOI'!! than~ raC2 •

Note 4: :ZOOO Census race data Is not compa:'i!ble lo 1990 Ce.,sus race data bec<luse the 2000 Census survey albwed selec\kln ol :nore than one race while Iha 1990 Census SIMve)' did not.

Note 5: 1990 date not avaTiable from lhe 1990 Census STI'1A or STF3ACO ralease.

Nola 6: School enrollment data for 1990 and 2000 are no: fuly comparable doe ID changes In how data wero ob!<ltnod on lelltll of enrollment.

1~0 ce~sus

Number Perce=" t

670 100.0

S.!i g; _&

f!..!i Pi . .i

670 i7.0

iif 20.3

23 2.6

23 2.E

2 0. 2 21 2.d

z 0.2

(NA) (NA\

(NA) (NA1

(NA) (NA)

(Nt..1 (NA)

(NA1 ("1A)

iNA) iNt..1

(NA1 (\!4.l

8<16 100.0

818 ~6 .7

28 3 .3 ; o.a 1 0. 1

0 c.o i NAl (Nt..1

(NA1 ('16.\

0 0.0

0 ~ -c

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: ~"'~~ .. Nota7:Vet813n stalu$ data are for the civliian pcpulaion 16 ye= and IM!rln 1990 andforlhe clvlllan pcpula:lo, 18 years and ove<in 2000. Nole 8: Data lbr 1990 and 2000 ara :10I comparable due :o c.~anges In census questions. Note !I: Qa;upaUon dela for 1990 and 2000 are not comparable due lo change• in the cla5'ificaion sysl<im by ocwpallon. Note 10: Unless olhe!Wise noted, lndus1:y dala ror 1990 and 2000 are no\ comparable aue lo cha"lles In the classl!C<Jllon sy,;\em by indus\ry .

The Bureau of Labor StaHstlcs' Consumer Pnce Index (CPl-U-P.Sl ;s1ar.o 10· 1 ~s~. • !?5.3 Jo· • m. 242.7 for 1999, and 250.8 for 2000. Basod on lt>.!se re"ts<ms. I~ f.!cto- I:> edjllst le •m =•'"'>! donars In Table OP-3 would be 242.71187.0, or 1.2P78"1. a"Cl t"2 "'-"'<'·I:> a~.'St I:> :ro..~ =~2': collars in Tabla DP-4 would be 250.81195.3. or 1.277635.

Note 11: the Industry categories of Consll\Jciion, Manufacturing, Wholesale L .. de, Retail trade, and Pub lie admlnlslnl lion are o:>mparable for 1990 and 2000.

Note 12: In !he 1990 census S7F3A CD release, "Supplemental Security income" was included in \he "pubnc assis\anC9 Income "data.

NOie 13: The data represent a comblnaicn of two ances:ries shown separately Jn Summary FHe 3. Czech lnciucos Czechoslovakian. Frenth Includes Alsall&n. F'rench Canadian Includes Acadianic.Jun. lri:h lncludo• Cemc.

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EMPLOYMENT STATUS ,I · i :! I

Population 16 years and over

In labor force

Civilian labor force

! Em c loyed

Unemployed

1 Percent of c ivilian labor force

I Armed Forces

· ! Not In labor force

:i Females 16 years and over ., ; ! in labor force

Civilian labor force

Employed .: ·! : i Own chlldren under 6 years

i All parents In family i n labor force

! COMMUTING TO WORK

I Workers 16 years and over

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Car, truck, or van - - drove alone

Car, truck, or van - - carpooled

Public transportation (Including taxicab)

Walked

Other means

Worked at home

Mean travel lime to work (minutes)

Employed clvlli~ n population 16 y ears and o lder

OCCUPATION (see note 9)

Management, professional, and related occupations

Service occupations

Sales and office occupations

Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations

Construction, extraction, and maintenance

occupations

2000 Census

Number Percent

879

371

371

325

46

12.4

0 508

443

168

168

138

39

21

305

216

38

0

27 8

16

38.3

325

70 72 68

5

55

100.0

42.2

42.2

37.0

5.2 (X)

0.0

57.8

100.0

37.9

37.9

31.2

100.0

53.8

100.0

70.8

12.5 0.0

8.9

2.6

5.2 (X)

100.Q

21.5 22.2 20.9 1.5

16.9

1990. 2000

Percent Change

26.S

67.9

67.9

73.8

35.3

-19.4

0.0

6.9

22.4

102.4 102.4

81 .6

-11.4

950.0

81.5

101.9

· 2.6 -100.0

44C.O

0 .0

6.7 61.8

73.8

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

1990 Census

Number Percent I Subject

696

221

221

187

34

15.4

0 475

362

83 83

76

44 2

168

107

39 2

5 0

15

23.7

187

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

INCOME IN 1999 ('90 data l s 1989)

100.0 H ouseholds

31.8

31 _8 Less than $ 10,000

26_9

$10,000 lo $14,999

4_9

$15,000 to $24,999

(X) $25,000 to $34,999

O.O $35,000 lo $49,999

68_2 $50,000 to $74,999

100_0

$75,000 to $99,999

22.9 $100,000 lo $149,999

22.9 $150.000 lo $199,999 (sea note 5)

2 1.0 $200,000 or more (see nots 5 )

100.0

4 .s I Median household income (dollars)

... .In 1999 dolla rs

Wlth earnings 1 oo.o I Mean aamlngs (dollars)

.... In 1999 dollars 63.7

23.2

1 _2

With Social Security Income

3 .0

Mean Social Security income (dollars)

o.o .... in 1999 do llars

6.9 With Sugplemental Security Income (see note 12)

(X) Mean Supplemental Secur ity Income (dollars)

100_0

I W ith public assistance income (sea note 12)

Mean public assistance income (dollars)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

(NA)

With retirement Income

Mean retirement Income (do!i;rs)

... .In 1999 dollars

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(NIA) Is Not Available (X) Is Not Applicable

Note 1: For the 2000 Census Olher Asian alone, or two or more Asian categories.

2000 Census 1990. 2000

Number Percent Percent Change

452

53

63

88

85

i5

54

17

13

3

27,03i

27.03i

239 34.013

3"-.013

211

11 .753 11,753

18

5,933

10

5.020

172 1i.411

17.411

100.0

11,i 13.9

19.5

18.8

16.6

11.9

3.8

2.9

O.i

0.2

(X)

(X)

52.9 (X)

(X)

46.i

{Xl

(X)

4.0

(X)

2.2

{Xl

38. 1 (X)

(X)

20.S

-56.5 -25.9 -12.0

123.i

435 .7

3 15.4

466.7

0.0 (NA)

{NAJ

100.6

54.S

29.9

99.8 54.0

7.7

58.8

22.3

(NA)

INAl

(NA)

(NAl

59.3 85.9

L.3 .2

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Note 4:2000 Census race data Is not comparable to 1990 Cerrsus race data bGc:ausa the 2000 Census sU!Vey aUcwed selecli<ln rimo:e1han one race while lhe 1990 Census 9tJrV8)' did not.

Nota 5: 1990 data nol available from tha 1990 Census STF1A or STF3A CO release .

Nole 6: SctlOOf enrolment data for 1990 end 2000 ere not fuly com;mable due to changes in how data were obtained on level of en1;i:1ment.

H'f>O Census

Number

375

122 85

100

3S 14

13

3

0 (NA)

(NA}

1.3-. ~i';

1i.d91

184

1i.022 22.093

196 7.d03 9.E'OS

(NA)

(NA)

(N O.)

( NAl

108 9.3$5

12. -t 55

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100.0

32.5 22.7 25.7

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3_;

3.5

0 .8

0. 0 (NA)

(1'1.A)

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49, 1

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52.3 (Xl

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Note 7:Veteran status data are for :he c:MRan population 16 years and over In 1990 and fer the civffian populatioo 18 years anrl ove' In 2000.

Note B: Data for 1990 and 2000 are no: comparable due :o changes In census questions.

Nole 9: Occupallon data for 1990 and 2000 are not com;>arable due to changes In the classificallon system by OCOJl)ai!on. Nole 10: Unless olherwtso noted, lnduslry data for 1990 and 2000 are not comparable due lo changes In lhe classffica~on system by Industry.

The Bu111au of Labor Slallsilcs' Consumer F>rlce Index (C!' l·lJ.RSJ 1!;18•.o for 1969. 1 * ·3 !<>r 1 i?W. 242.7 fer 1999. and 250.6 ror 2000. Based on lhese l'e"isle<is. lhe facb" lo a~l lo •m CX1'$t?". dollars In Table OP-3 would be 2d2.7f18i.o, C>" 1.29il!S1, a'Y.l lhe fa~ lo edju.t lo 2C((I ro'~": dor.a:'S In Table 0?-4 would be 250.81196.3. or 1,2i7635 .

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Note 11: The lndusliy c:alegoiles of Construcfion, Manufacturing, Wholesale irade. Relall lrade, and Pubic od:r.loisirallon arc ccmporablo for 1990 and 2000.

Note 12: In the 1990 census STF3A CD 111lea•e, "Suppk?mental Soc:urily income• w., Included In lhe "pubUc assistance Income "data.

Note 13: The data mpmsenl a combination of two anceslr1e• shoWn separately In Summary Fiie 3. Czech Includes Czachoslovaldan. Franc~ Ir.eludes Alsatian. Fmnch Canadian Includes AcadlaniCajun. Irish Includes CelUc.

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' Subject Number Percent 1990 - 2000

Percent Change Number Percent Subject Number Percent 1990. 2000

Percent Change Number cercs"'t

Total housing units

UNITS IN STRUCTURE 1-unit. detached

1-unil, attached

2 unils

3 or 4 units

5 to 9 units

10 to 19 unlls

1,046 100.0 3 .0

7.0

0.0

-17.2

0.0

0. 0

-100.0

1,016

845

0

100.0 I OCCUPANTS PER ROOM

Occupied housing units

83 .2 , 1.00orless o.o . 1.01 lo 1.50

1.51 or more

Specified owner -occu;llad housing units

VALUE

447 443

4 0

245

100.0 99. 1 0.9 0 .0

100.0

21 .8

26.2 ·60.0

-100.0

43.3

35; 351

10 5

H1

100.0

95.6 2.i ~ 6

100.0

; : 20 or more units

904

12

24

4

0

0

3

86.'1

1.1

2 .3

0.4

c.o 0.0

0.3

8.4

1.1

0.0

(NIA)

(NIA)

29

0

0

2

0

2.9

0.0

0.0

0.2

0.0 Less than $50,000

$50,000 to $99,999

s100,ooo to 149,999 $150,000 to $199,999

s200.ooo to $299,999

$300,000 lo $499,999

4.11 18.0

35.1

21.6 12.7

9.d

-55. 1

32.3 960.0

933.3 0.0

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Boat, RV, van, etc (see note 8)

YEAR STRUCTURE BUil T

1999 to Merell 2000 ('90 data Is 1989-March 1990)

1995 to 1998 ('90 data is 1985-1988)

1990 to 1994 ('90 data is 1980-1984)

1980 lo 1989 ('90 data is 1970-1979)

1970 to 1979 ('90 data Is 1960-1969)

1960 to 1969 ('90 data is1950-1959)

1940 to 1959 ('90 data is 1940-1949)

1939 or eer1ter

ROOMS 1 room

2 rooms

3 rooms

4 rooms

5 rooms

6 rooms

7 rooms

8 rooms

9 or more rooms

Median (rooms) (see note 5)

BB

11

39

91

59

10«

158

131

329

135

34

55

120

230

282

140

9B

57

30

4.8

3.7

8.7

5.6 9.9

15.1

12.5

31.5

12.9

3.3

5.3

11.5

22 .0

27.0

13.4 9.4

5.4 2.9

(X)

-20.4

-2.2

-51.2

-54.2

3.3

-4.4

282.6

-10.0

277.8

17.0

-7.7

-20.4

31.2

-22.7

30.7 54.1 -9.1

(NIA)

(NIA)

(NIA)

49 93

121

227

153

137

86

150

9

47

130

289

215

181

75

37

33 (N/A)

(NIA)

(NI Al

4.8

9.2

11.9

22.3

15.1

13.5

8.5

14.8

0.9

4.6

12.8

28.4

21.2

17.8

7.4 3.6

3 .2

(X)

$500.000 to $999,999 (see nole 5)

$1,000.000 or more (see note 5)

Median (dollars) ... .in 2000 dollars

86

53 31

23 8

0 0

9•.600 94.600

3.3

0.0 0.0

(X) (X)

MORTGAGE STATUS AND SELECTED MONTHLY OWNER COSTS

With a mortgage

Less than $300

$300 to $499

$500 to $699

$700 to $999

$1 ,000 to $1 ,499

$1,500 to $1,999 $2,000 or more

Median (donars}

... .In 2000 dollars

Not mortgaged

Median (dollars)

.... In 2000 dollars

106

0 19

18

•s 16

6 2

773 i73

139

202 202

<13.3

0.0 7.8

1.3

18.4

6.5

2.4

0.8

(X) (X)

56.7

(X) (X)

0.0 (NIA)

(N/A)

119.5 71.8

125.5

·1 00.0

-24.0

100.0

5•2.1?

0.0

0.0 0.0

73.3 35.7

12.1

7.d.

-15.9

3

0 0

( NiA)

(NIA)

«:;.1 00

55.066

4;

6

25 9 7

0

0 0

4.6€

STO

12l.

11.'8

240

38.0 2.2 <.8

0.0 O.C'

(N' A)

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Nole 1: For the 2000 Census Other Asian alone, er two or more Asian catego~es.

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'---- ! ro=~ Note 2: For the 2000 Census Other Pacfflc Islander alone. or two er morn NaUve Hawailan and Olhar Pacific !slander catego;ies. Nole 3: For the 2000 Census, ii comblna:ion wtth one er"'°"' ol lho olhor races listed. The six :uxnbers ;iay add !o mOtll thon ;, o :Olal populallon and lhe s!x percanlages may add lo more !hen 100 percant because lndlv<luals may l'eport more than one raoe.

Nole 4: 2000 Census raoe data ls not comparabla to 1990 Census race data becauso lhe 2000 Census survey allowed selecUon of morn lhan one racewhITe tha 1990 Census survey did not "" . O' ~ ct''E't>NE""l Nole5: 1990 data ncl avaDable !mm the 1990 Census STF1A er STF3A CD rnlease.

l>lo1e 6: School enrolment data fer 1g90 •nd 2000 an1 not fvly comparable due le changes in how dala were o!t.alned on level of enrollment. Nahl 7:V"'9ran stolus data ani ror \hG c:Mnan population 16 years and over In 1990 and for !he oivilian pq;Jleilon 18 years ancl ove• :n 2000. Note 8: Ollta ror 1990 and 2000 are net. comparable due to changes in census questions. Noto 9: Oc:cupellon data !0< 1990 and 2000 ara not comparnble duo lo changes Jn !he ctassificanon syslem by ocaJpanon. Note 10: Unleos of1etwlse noted. Industry dala fer 1990 and 2000 are not comporable duo to chongos in :ho c:J;issJ!calfo:'l system by induslry.

Nola 11: Tho Industry c::.tegorl"" ot Conslrucllon. Manufaclunng, Wholasalo lrnde, Retail trade, and Public admlnlslratlor. are comparable for 1990 and 2000. Nota 12: In Iha 1990 census STF3A CD release, ·suppie.,;en!al Secun1y income" was Included in the "oubnc ass:s:ance income "dala.

The Bureau of Labor Stalisllcs' Consumer Price Index CCP!-LLRS) i•187.0 ''" 1980!. 1;>5 3 !c• <~l'O. 242.7fer1999. and 250.8 for 2000. 8a!'ed o., !Mse revisle>"IS. lh! faCIO" lo adjus! i:l 1 ~? ~-.. dollars In Table DP.J would Ix! 242.71t87.0. o< 1.297$1. and It>!! fado- l:l l>d)u!l 1:l ~;-;:>j =~-.. dolla"' In Tobie OP-4 would ~ 250.~196.~. or 1.277636.

Note 13: Tho data represent a combination or lwo anceoties shown separately in Summary FBa 3. Czech includes CzechoslOvaldan. f'nm0 lncludas Alsatl:ln. Fnmch Canadian includes Acadlan/Ca)un. Irish Includes Celffc.

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PORTAGE T0\\1NSHIP PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

PO BOX 70 CURTIS, J\{)CHIGAN 49820

AUGUST2004

TO: The Portage Township Board and Interested Citizens

FROM: The Portage Township Planning and Zoning Commission

SUBJECT: Results of the 2004 Citizens Survey

The attached Citizens Survey was mailed in July of 2004. The Commission mailed out a total of 450 units, about 30 percent of Township property owners. 200 responses were received, about a 44 percent return. A tabulation of the responses is enclosed. We were very pleased to have such a response, showing, that in our opinion, many of you have a sincere interest in the questions asked, and a concern about where future developments might take our Township.

· It is hoped that the Township Board will use the results of this Survey in their deliberations as they deal with the present and plan for the future.

This data will be included in the next update of the Portage Township Master Plan.

A sincere THANK YOU is extended to those individuals who participated.

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rvH JA\JrJ I V>Tl'o> .. .,

Survey of Hcsidcnts

J. Jl11dr.ground l nformation

a) Plea.<;e. indicate your residency status in Porlligc Township.

b) Please indicafc your propeJ1y interests in Portage Township. (Check all t11at apply)

c) How long have you lived in Portage Township?

d) How long have you owned property in Port.age Township?

e) Wha1 is your primary occupation? Manager 50 Professional 55 Fanner I Clerical/Sales 13 Skilled Trades J 8 Other 7

f) If a family similar to yours were considering buying property in Portage Township, what would you tell them?

Own Home Jlcn1 Home Own Fann Rent Farm

217 ()

4 0

)'car-round l'ar1-time Non-resident

Own Cabin Own Business Hunting Land

0-5 years 6-10 years l 1-20 years Over 20 years

0-5 years 6-10 years I 1-20 years Over 20 years

Laborer Homemaker Student Unemployed Retired

Go ahead Look elsewhere

158 99 44

94 41 38

76 50 65 85

53 62 68

125

6 18

l l

126

230 39

Why_See Attachments 1-F _ _ ______ _ _______________ _

g) What is your age?

b) Do you have children living at home?

i) Please indicate your sex.

j) What category best represents your total HOUSEHOLD income?

18 - 20 years 21 -40 years 41 - 64 years 65+ Years

Yes No

Male Female

$0 -$10,000 $10,000-$20,000 $20,000-$30,000 $30,000-$40,000 $40,000-$50,000 $50,000-$75,000 Over $75,000

2. Environment: How important are the following natural resources to the future of Port.age Township?

a) Water quality of inland streams and Jakes

Page 1

Very important Important N~t irnpoJ1ant

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0 25

185 89

66 122

163 132

5 12 25 31 35 22

llO

256 39

2

L11nd llsr. ;md Zoning ront i) Do you think in-home businesses in

residential areas arc <1 problem?

j) Do you think tliat open stor.ige ofjunl< is a problem?

k) The overall level of development in the Township today is:

4. YOUR REASONS FOR LJVING JN PORTAGE TOWNSHIP a) Living near water

b) Living near woods

c) Access to bunting and fishing

d) Clean

e) Rural atmosphere and uncrowded setting

f) School system

5. COMMUNITY SERVICES

a) Are you satisfied with police protection in the Township?

b) \Vould you support a millage for additional regular police patrols?

c) Are you satisfied with fire protection in the Township?

d) Would you continue to support a fire millage for the Township Volunteer Fire Department?

e) Are you satisfied with Cable TV service in the Township?

Page3

)'cs No opinion No

Yes No opinion No

Too Much Just Right Too Little

Very Important Important Not Important

Very Import.ant Important Not Important

Very Important lmporlant Not Important

Very Important Import.ant Not Important

Very Important Important Not Important

·Very Important Impcirtant Not Important

Yes No opinion No

Yes No opinion No

Yes No opinion No

Yes No opinion No

Yes No opinion No

20 46

I 13

233 20 29

30 166 78

192 52 24

187 79 13

162 73 46

227 50 I

229 44 8

68 94

112

148 75 52

66 70

138

194 71 14

225 41 15

50 118 110

Ec:onomici; and Loc:Jil llusiucss cont.

c) Should the Township establish an industrial wnt for the location of new Industrial establishmenL<;?

d) Should Portage Township promote tourism to help tl1e local economy?

e) Should the Township promote cultural and historical venues to help the local economy?

'7. COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT

a) What three things do you LIKE most about Portage Township?

Yes No opinion No

Yes No opinion No

Yes No opinion No

_ See Attachment 7-A'------------------- --

b) What three things do you DISLIKE the most about Portage Township?

_ See Attachment 7-B __________ ________ _

c) In general, how do you like Portage Township Satisfied as a place to live or own property? Neutral

Dissatisfied

d) Since you have been here, what has happened Improved to lhe quality of life in Portage Township? Siayed same

Became worse

e) Does Portage Township have to grow in order Yes to improve? No opinion

No

f) Do people living in Portage Township share a Yes sense of community? No opinion

No

g) Do you feel that Township government · Yes is responsive to your needs? No opinion

No

Thank you for your response If you wish to ronkcaclditional comments, please attach mo_repage~!

Page5

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96 53

147

266 15 16

231 52 21

261 27 10

74 170 52

91 44

165

173 78 46

87 132 75

1-F Look Elsewhere

High Taxes Lake Weed Problems/General Lake Control Poor Roads Too Populated/Problems No Jobs Poor Fishing Need Grocery/Drugstore Local Govt Not Working Together/Bickering Newcomers Tells Us What To Do Lack of Progress Deteriorating Lakes Enforcement Failure Status Qua is Upset

5 2

2 8 2 3 2 7

2 2 2 1 2

5-Q Additional Public Services

Better Roads/Maintenance Fish Hatchery Garbage Pick Up Trash Clean Up Recycle Facilities Full Time Twp. Offic·e Staff Better Ordinance Enforcement Senior Center Rec Center - Kids Lake Level Control Weed Control/Pollution Sewer System More Police Extend Library Hours Walkway in Town Senior Transportation Noise Control Improve Quality of Twp Personnel Improve Road Signs Tennis/Basketball/X-Country Ski -Improve TV Circuit for Twp Meetings Improve Ambulance Staff Bike Paths/Hiking Trails Revitalize Stores New Twp Office Building New Fire Truck

8 5 8 4 3 2 6 2 1 2 2 5 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2

1 2 2 1 1 1

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7- B Township Dislikes

No Decent Grocery Store 38 Poor Roads 29 Junk/Blight 27 Poor Fishing 13 No Garbage Collection 6 Incompetent Board 13 No Downtown Planning

Poor Parking 4 High taxes/Overvalued Real Estate 14 Bickering People and. Government 31 VVeeds 12 No Lake Level Controls 4 No Zoning Enforced 11 Few Services - Drugs/Hardware 9 Tighter ORV/VVatercraft/Snowmobile 6 Regulations Businesses Don1t Work Together 8 Little Community Pride 4 Too Many People/ Urban Sprawl 6 Poor Communications on Township 4 Matters Low Paying Jobs or No Jobs 3 N~~~r 3 Inadequate Youth Activities 2 Little Quality Dining 1 Longer Township Office Hours 1 More EMS 3 Improper Township Growth 4

June 24, 20 10

NOTJCE OF PUBLIC REVIEV\'

PROPOSED RECREATION PLAN

The Township of Pmiage, Mackinac County, MI is proposing to implement a Recreation Plan for

the township. There will be a public comment from July 1, 2010 through July 30, 2010. The township expects to schedule a public meeting to hear public comment on this plan on F1iday,

July 30 at 3pm in the Curtis Community Building, WJ 7353 Davis St., Curtis. Copies of the

Proposed Recreation Plan are available at the Portage Township Office, W 17361 Davis St.,

Curtis, MI 49820. (Mailing address is PO Box 70, Curtis, MI 49820-0070). Telephone 906-586-

9522. A copy will be available for review at the Curtis Library, N9224 Portage Ave., Curtis, MI

49820.

Public conunents including factors to be considered in reviewing the project such as alternative courses of action or devoting special .attention to certain impacts should be submitted to Donna

O' Grady, Supervisor, Portage Township, PO Box 70, Cmtis, MI-49820 within thirty (30) days from the date of this public notice.

Marcia McDonald, Clerk

Notice Posted June 24, 2010

Notice Published in The Advisor June 28, 2010

Notice Published in The Newberry News June 30, 2010

I ·c~p:gi~~~~-~~~=~~-r:ii:~N. :; I· Th~~;V:ri~11ib "of·P~rtage,::Macki~ac Co~nty, Ml is :~-roposing::; l . -~~)[ip}e!f!~.P.~ ~-~·e~rfa_~tie>n .:Plan for the township. There. w!ll' ·~ " .. -:~~~ii'piib.t1gf.ij~J:riehf!~~m.qu1y 1.? 201 o ti) rough Julys~; ~.rn;i/, , : Th,~ tqw,_rw~ip;expects·l_o schedule a public meeting to .hear !J

j· .··pu151ic"<minillenT6i'J··me:--plan.,on Ffiaav, JUJY 30 at 3:oopni1n the/.: i . . . . - . ~.. . .. . . . . . . . fJ

Curtis Commuriity Building, W1 7353 Davis St., curtis. ·Copies .. -

!· .}~q~e:~1W>os~.~'-f1~¢re~~.ion Pia~ are available ~t the Portage~,~

l. Jo,~n~~.!J?..:B:f!!8.~(~1 ?~61 . Davis_ s.treet, Curtis, · Ml 49820, ' ~.:~~a1!1Qg addre.ss .is-POJ~~x 70, C~rtrs, Ml 49820-0070.) Tele-)' ~ij.~1p~~£~:~'!i.6~~~~~;:~~PY \.'.>')II b~_available for review a.uhe'':' i -_·~~ttJ~;9~t~o/· ~9.224 Port.age Ave .• ·c urtis, Ml 49820. · < -:·:. ' i

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.. < ·--- ·• _,_,,,__ .... , .• nts inciuding'factors to' be ·-considered -in re- : .w,.,..--· -~%$\1't~rn'a:tiv~ eourse's ·of action or·:.-

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~~ iiioif~~e'i1~J.!J:~mp~.c!~~~9!-!!d_:~ ~!-!tJ.- • :-, .. -. _ . · )1jMi~P~t~dy;·supel'Yisor, Portage Township, P.O· · .~9x 7,Q;':gii~iS,,.MI 49820.within thirty (30) days from th~ date ·

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC.REVIEW

. -PROPOSED , .. RECREATION .. PLAN

Th$ Township ·-0f -Portage, Mackinac·. County, Michigan is proposing to implement a Recreation P.lan for .the Township:·rhere ·will 6e .. a "public comment from July ~·, ·2010 through -.July 30, 2010 .. The . Township expects to schedule a public meeting to hear. -pubHc co.mment o.n .this plan on f riday, _July 30th at . 3:00 ,p.m. ".in the. ·curtis Commuriity.-'. ~uildiilg, ; · \'\'17353 -·:0avis · Street; Curtis. Copies of the Proposed Recreation Plan are av~_iJ~~I-~ ·at -the Port;:ige . Township . O(fjce, W17361 Davis Street, Cl!rtiS, Ml 498~0 .. (Mailing addms.s ~~ HO~-Box l-0,--Gurtis,-MI 49820-007'0): Teleph9~e ~06~5{36-95~?. A copy Will be available ~or review :·at the Curtis -Library, N9224 Portage Avenue; Curtis, Ml 49820. c ~ -: -. -.: :: :'-:" :·· - : ·-"· ·. _.-public ,- comment~ ,if'1duding ··)~cior;· io ., ~9-con$.ider~d. J n ,reviewing ·the',· project such as alt¢rij:;i.ti\'~ £pu(se~:~Qf ' ~:ct!bn o r.9evotir:ig special C!Hei:itio'n to certain irhpatts should be submitted to ,Dqn\)a ~O'Gr~?Y. ~'S~pervJsor, -. Poi:tage Township, . ·P,.9:·· B~x ,7o;-curtjs, '~I z!:~820 -:within ,th.irty {30) days from the date of th rs public notice. ': ... ..

- The ·portage -Townsbip Parks ?-nd Recreation CoWQit­tee has sch¢uled its·:final public yoJ.D.J])eJit meeting for·the five­·year i>arks mjd·tecreation plan Thm~&i.);~y l .4 ·at·5:3'0 p.m.

·~ .~ .~e*$~1{·~a1L'~ oom-/' · ·m.eliri: 'abtfut.-'::patiffit:.r&I:.e'iition I ..... · '~ ~~d·:lei~~?:if~·~tl~rri'i:':r~eas

j & c?-ri ·1Je :~-Submitted :'l:iy";eillail .:at

. w-.. .. upf~ @locallii f.eorr.i or by'tele-',. ,, .. · 1'>11one at-5-&.6-6143. · > nls;

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PORTAGE TOWNSHIP

PARKS & RECREATION

II COMMITTEE MEETING II

We are seeking Public comment on parks, recreation and leisure. Youth are encouraged to come.

Thursday, April 9th

starting at 5:30 pm at Chamberlin's Ole Forest Inn Submit interest and ideas online

at upfun@localnet.com or call 586-6143

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP BOARD SPECIAL .MEETING NOTICE

PROPOSED RECREATION PLAN PUBLIC COMMENT

Thursday, July 29, 2010 at ?pm In the Curtis Community Building

W17353 Davis St., Curtis

Proposed agenda includes:. Public Comment on the 'proposed Recreation Plan an<;l any other business that m.ay legally come before the board.

· Marcia McDonald : Portage Township Clerk .

Note: this meeting replaces the meeting previously scheduled

for Friday, July 30 at 3pm.

PORTAGE TOWNSHIP BOARD . SPECIAL MEETING N.OTICE

PROPOSED RECREATION PLAN · ·PUBLIC CQMMENT

Thursday; July 29, 201.'o at ?pm In the Curtis Community. Building

W1735;3 D!;lvis St., Curtis ·

.Proposed agenda includes: . . . P_ubHc Comment on the proposed Recreation Plan a.nd .

ii' any othe'r business that may legally come before th.e board. · · · · · ·

Marcia McDonald Portage Township Clerk

. Note: this meeting replaces the . meeting previously scheduled

........ : . . :· .. for Friday, July 30 at 3pm . . '.·: :' ;.~:: . . . . · . .. .. -... · ... ~· ..... -. -:·.. . :. . .

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June 24, 2010

NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW

PROPOSED RECREATION PLAN

The Township of Portage, Mackinac County, MI is proposing to implement a Recreation Plan for the township. There will be a public conunent from July 1, 20 I 0 tlu·ough July 30, 20 I 0. The

township expects to schedule a public meeting to hear public comment on this plan on Friday, July 30 at 3pm in the Curtis Conm1unity Building, WI 7353 Davis St., Curtis. Copies of the Proposed Recreation Plan are available at the Portage Township Office, WI 7361 Davis St.,

Curtis, MI 49820. (Mailing address is PO Box 70, Curtis, MI 49820-0070). Telephone 906-586-

9522. A copy will be available for review at the Curtis Library, N9224 Pmiage Ave., Cmiis, MI 49820.

Public conm1ents including factors to be considered in reviewing the project such as alternative courses of action or devoting special attention to ce1tain impacts should be submitted to Donna

O'Grady, Supervisor, Portage Township, PO Box 70, Curtis, MI 49820 within thi1iy (30) days

from the date of this public notice.

Marcia McDonald, Clerk

Notice Posted June 24, 2010

Notice Published in The Advisor June 28, 2010

Notice Published in The Newberry News June 30, 2010

NQTIC~ OF PUBLIC REViEW ·:. . . . . \ .

, P~OPOSED RECREATION PLAN · ·The Tow'nship ·of Portage; ·Mackin~c Cou~ty, Ml is :p~oposing'" · to JmplerT1erlt a. Rec.re,alion PJan for the township. There will':

··he a publi(f c.oin·ment from July 1, 2010 through July 30, 201 o.•-1. : ·The tow11~tiiP,,: ~xpects to ~chedule a p~blic meeting io hea: ·~ , · puhlic}~~,ni/tl~nton th.e pla~ on. Friday; July 30 at 3:00pfTl in t~e •.. , 1 Curtis Commuriity Building, W17353 Davis St., curtis. Copies ... , of the Propo'sed Recreation Plan are available at the Portage '. ~

_Township Office:· W1 7361 Davis Street, Curtis·, .Ml 49820,r" 1

(Mailing address is PO. Box 70, c~rtis, Ml 49820-0070.) Tel~-· . i · phOri'e.906-586-9522. A copy will be available for review at the''., : :. :ctirtis,. Librafy, 1N9224 Portage Ave., Cuqls, Ml 49820.. . · · " i

P.ublic coin·~~nis i~cluding factors to"be· cpnsid~red i.n re-''.'. j;.vi~w~~·~;~~~~~~)e~f~U.~~'. at~?ltern.a~i~e:courses bf action or:: . .'·devot1nij .spedfa-1 ·attent1on to certain impacts should be sub-· · :frnitt~d ·to.Donna ·o.~Grady, ·stiper\tisor,- .Portage Township; PO·,· : Box 70, ·qurtis, Mi' 49820 wi.thin thirty (30) d.ays from the date . I • • · ••• .;, • .- ~ ~· • • I . . . . I . • t

;~_J~J.~~ij1~~C;)101~~'.!~.:_i\. C.>:..")h..:>.IL".r:LJ~~/~1 lt._~ '¢_ _ __: .. '.:_<~~· 1

NOTICE.OF·. PUBLIC REVIEW

: PROPOSED . : · . . RECREATION. PLAN

The Township of Portage, Mackinac County, Michigan is proposing to implement a Recreation Plan for the Township.· There will be a public comment from July 1, 201 O through July 30, 201 o. The Township expects to . schedule · a public meeting to hear public comment o.n this plan on Friday, _July. 30th at 3:00 p.m. in. tlie _Curtis Community . Building;, ·w17353 Davis . Street, ~ Curtis. Copies· of the Proposed Recreation · Plan ate available at the Portage , Township . Office, W17361 Davis Street, Curtis, Ml 49820 .. (Mailing address is P.O. Box 70, cu·rtis, Ml 49820-0070). Telephone 906-586-9522. A copy will be available for review. at the Curtis Library, N9224 Portage Avenue, Curtis, Ml 49820. ·'.. ,, .. ,, ., · .. : ·.. ~ . , ~ Public ·co.mmenfs including -facto"rs to . be consider~d · in ·reviewing the~ project such ·as alt~mative qourses· of action or de.voting special . ·: attention to certain impacts should be submitted to I Donna. O'Gr~dy, , Supervisor, Portage Township~ I 'P.O.' Bqx 70,. Curtis;·. ¥1 ,,498~0 w!thin . thirty, . (30) days from the date of this pubhc not1c~. .. . .. ., •, · .

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PORTAGE TOWNSHIP BOARD . ·SPECIAL .MEETING NOTICE

PROPOSED RECREATION PLAN .. PUBLIC COMMENT

i

Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 7pm In the Curtis. Coi:nmunity Buil,ding

. ._ W17353 D8:vis St., Cui:fis Proposed agenda in~1u9es:. · · · · .. Public Comment on the .. ·proposed Recreation Plan an<;! any other business that n\ay legally come b.efore the

· " · · board. · : ·

Marcia McDonald : Portage Township Clerk · · -

Note: this meeting replaces the meeting previously scheduled · .

: · for Friday, July 30 at 3pm .

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. PORTAGE TOWNSHIP BOARD . :- ' SPE'.CIA.L MEETING N.OTICE ' ' ·· .

• I PROPbSED RECREATION PLAN : .. . . · . .- , ... : .. -.:;PUBLIC _CQMMENT " · . ... ·.

Thursday, July 29, 201.·o at 7pm In the Curtis Community' Building ·

_ .. W1 Y35~ Dav!s St:, Curtis . .Proposed agenda iricludes: ' public Comment' on the proposed Recreation Plan and any other business. that _may legally come before t~e board. - · " '

, . Marcia McDonald

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Portage Township ~l~.rk ··

. , .. ·:-. .- No~e: thi~ meeting· r~~la~e·~ the.

.... ·: :·· . meeting previously scheduled ' < . · : fo~. Friday, July. 30 at 3pm . .

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