Battle Creek City Commission

In a letter, the City of Battle Creek’s Planning Manager Christine Zuzga says that the current zoning ordinance is “inflexible” and “not user friendly”, as it lacks things like graphics, charts, drawings, and examples to help people understand the code.

According to the fundraising website, Friends of Calhoun County Dog Parks raised $40,000 dollars, $10,000 over their goal, to build the dog park at Bailey Park on the northeast end of Battle Creek.

The Battle Creek City Commission is considering a resolution which allows for construction of a V-shaped electronic billboard north of the Water Tower, right across the street from Premiere Jewelers.

A few hours before the City Commission meeting Tuesday night, a resolution was added to the agenda which would allow the City Manager to seek a supplemental Program-Related Investment loan from the WK Kellogg Foundation for $600,000.

The potential change would limit the number of days fireworks are allowed, and would also increase the fine for a violation.

Recent inspections have shown that these bridges suffer from cracking on the railings and deck surfaces among other problems.

The YAB, made up of city residents between the ages of 14 and 20, meets on the fourth Sunday of each month. Its members also participate in various community meetings and events as well.

Last December, Michigan’s Open Meetings Act was amended to require public bodies to accommodate the absence of members of the body due to military duty, and this ordinance would bring Battle Creek into compliance.

Last week, the Battle Creek City Commission approved an ordinance which prohibits the use of a cell phone for texting, talking, or anything else while behind the wheel. Gov. Whitmer indicated support for something similar on the state level.

In Michigan, it's illegal to text and drive, but this ordinance also prohibits talking on the phone and "sending, receiving, and reading" any data on a cell phone while behind the wheel. Use of a hands-free device will still be allowed.