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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Emmet County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Petoskey Curling Club at the Fairgrounds
The curling club wrapped a successful second season at the Fairgrounds — 292 participants, growing membership — and wants to return earlier next year while searching for a permanent home with refrigerated ice.
Junior Fair Board creation
The board wants to launch a junior fair board to get younger kids involved in meetings and pre-fair work, working with Emmet County 4-H's Amanda Furgeson.
County fair liquor license
The board was scheduled to sponsor a special liquor license so alcohol can be sold at the fair August 25-29, 2026.
Pathway mowing services contract
The county planned to hire Northern Lawn Service, the low bidder at $1,360 per mow (up to $21,000 a year), to mow about 13.7 miles of trail edges including the Little Traverse Wheelway and North Western State Trail for three seasons.
Pellston Airport Interior Painting Project
The airport terminal and general aviation building were slated for a repaint, with one qualifying bid of $46,207 from Maniaci/Watt LLC plus a $4,500 contingency.
Master Gardeners' fairgrounds stewardship
Volunteer Master Gardeners gave 251 hours to the fairgrounds in 2025 — worth about $8,700 — and propose a Monarch Way Station and chemical-free weed control in 2026.
Fallen heroes honored for late 2025
The board held a moment of silence for 20 Emmet County fallen heroes recognized across October, November, and December.
Pellston Schools trap range
A student shooting sports team that currently drives far for practice got administrative approval for a trap range on school-owned land, keeping local kids off long trips and off buses that can't carry firearms.