Author: Mary Morgan
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At its Feb. 7, 2012 meeting, the Ann Arbor planning commission voted unanimously against a rezoning request at 1320 S. University – reaffirming one of the decisions of the contentious, multi-year A2D2 initiative that was passed by city council in 2009. City planning staff had also recommended denial of the request, which will next be considered by city council. [Full Story]
At its Feb. 2, 2012 working session, the Washtenaw County board of commissioners were briefed on plans for additional restructuring of county operations, in the wake of retirements and dwindling resources. The board was also updated on negotiations with the Humane Society of Huron Valley to reach an agreement for a new animal control services contract. [Full Story]
At the Feb. 1, 2012 meeting of the Washtenaw County board of commissioners, commissioner Wes Prater reiterated concerns about a proposed countywide transit agreement. The county administrator also announced that corporation counsel Curtis Hedger is taking a three-month medical leave. [Full Story]
At its Jan. 24, 2012 meeting, the Ann Arbor park advisory commission recommended a nearly $1 million renovation of ballfields in three city parks: Veterans Memorial Park, West Park and Southeast Area Park. PAC also got an update on how the city is addressing infrastructure problems at West Park. [Full Story]
Two new members, appointed earlier this year, joined the Ann Arbor public art commission at their Jan. 25, 2012 meeting. The group approved two projects: a sculpture by Oregon artist Ed Carpenter for the lobby of the Justice Center, and selection of local artist Mary Thiefels for a mural at Allmendinger Park. [Full Story]
The Chronicle attended U.S. president Barack Obama’s Jan. 27, 2012 speech at the University of Michigan with an eye toward spotting community connections. This photo essay records a few of those who turned out for the event, to hear Obama talk about affordability of a college education. [Full Story]
At its Jan. 19, 2012 meeting, the Ann Arbor planning commission recommended approval of 618 S. Main, a proposed apartment complex on downtown’s southern edge. Commissioners also approved an accessory apartment for a home on Waldenwood, and recommended approval of rezoning and a site plan for the Les Voyageurs parcel near Argo Pond. [Full Story]