The Port Huron City Council had their regular meeting on Monday night and approved a couple of liquor licenses, made appointments, and unanimously accepted a list of goals and resolutions for the 2022-23 fiscal year.
Liquor licenses were approved for the Rockin’ the Rivers event, a summer music series that takes place at Keifer Park, and The Hallway Headquarters, for a Tavern license for their property at 1219 Military Street also known as Foundry.
Andrew Kercher, current Manager of Community Engagement at Port Huron Museums, was appointed to the Port Huron Housing Commission, and Korissa Wilkins and Wendy Krabach were reappointed to the Downtown Development Authority. Wilkins and Krabach’s terms will expire in 2026.
The City Council also adopted a list of goals and priorities that included improving neighborhoods and addressing blight, relocating or refurbishing fire stations, making improvements to the Conner Street Corridor, attracting small businesses and tourism to the area, and improving communication to the city’s residents.
The proposed use of American Rescue Plan funding in the form of a $415,215.00 grant to Blue Water Recovery and Outreach Center was also adopted unanimously.
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
