Leelanau Enterprise

Local Government

Settlement reached in talks over easements for sewer

A settlement in negotiations over the value of easements needed for the Northport/Leelanau Township sewer project was reached this week.
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Long debate ends

G-A getting public restroom.

After years of debate, Glen Arbor will finally be getting a public restroom.
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Maple Valley sale is quietly completed

The owner of the Maple Valley Nursing Home in Kasson Township said he was surprised that county officials haven't made a bigger deal out of the fact that Leelanau County no longer owns the building and land occupied by the nursing home.
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'More understandable ' language sought for Elmwood zoning plan

Approval of a rewritten Elmwood Township Zoning Ordinance now appears unlikely before Labor Day as the township Planning Commission seeks to allay fears of residents whose property might become "non-conforming."
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Taxable values of properties in county rises

The taxable value of all properties in Leelanau County increased by just 4.9 percent between 2007 and 2008 - the smallest boost in many years, according to figures presented to the county board by Equalization Department manager Pamela Zientek.
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LaRue Street work estimate at $66,000

Repairing the watermain and improving the paved surface and storm water drainage on LaRue, a 270-foot long street in Empire, will cost an estimated $66,000.
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New Neighborhood street, water concerns addressed

The Empire Village Council addressed two issues Tuesday night concerning streets and the water system in the New Neighborhood development.
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G-A to unveil plans for restroom, garden

Final plans for Glen Arbor's public restroom and garden project will be unveiled to the public at a community presentation at 7 p.m. Monday at the township hall.
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Campaign ad may have 'crossed line'

Did the Leelanau County Commission on Aging violate state campaign finance laws last week when it purchased an advertisement in this newspaper that appeared to advocate for a "yes" vote on a senior citizen millage on the Aug. 5 Primary Election ballot?
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New fence may be in right-of-way

The county Road Commission will wait for more information before taking any action to remove a fence along Main Street in Lake Leelanau which may be in the public road right-of-way.
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