(Sandusky) – The Sandusky city council met Monday evening and approved payment of $31,297 to Thompson Builders for work done on the new restrooms near the Splashpad. Another $27,714 is due to close out the project. City Manager Dave Faber said council agreed the work needed to be done to better serve the pad as well as the rest of the park. In addition, Faber told council work on the new parking lot is nearing completion for the year, with landscaping work to be completed in the spring. He said the project cost approximately $240,000 and was part of a two-phase project including the new sidewalk and retainer wall at the intersection on S. Elk St. The two projects combined were part of a half million dollar bond the city took out. A punch list to complete the Elk St. project is about 99% complete, according to the city manager.
In other council news, the second annual Jingle Bell 5K fun run was approved by Sandusky city council Monday night. The Sanilac County Relay for life committee made the request for the run, to be held at the Diamond Trail in Sandusky December 3rd beginning at 9 a.m. with a merry lap for cancer. Participants in the official run will step to the starting line at 9:30 a.m. The park will be used as the start/finish line for the race. On-line registration is available until November 23 and cost of registration includes a T-shirt. The Relay for Life and Sandusky police department will be working together to set up a safe course for the participants, utilizing the same course that is used for the Sandusky Festival, according to event organizers.
A planning session with the Michigan Rural Council will be held in council chambers on November 29th from 1 pm until 8 pm At the session, City Manager Dave Faber said state officials will be present to conduct public hearings to help the city comply with Master Plan requirements. Throughout the day, faber said various organizations including schools, non-profit groups, Parks and Recreation and local churches will be allowed to meet with state officials and go over planning. An evening session, from 6 pm until 8 pm will be held for a public hearing on the day’s events. Faber encouraged council members to attend when they could, but especially the evening session.
