After reviewing a draft noise ordinance during their May 27 meeting, Grand Marais city councilors sent it back to the drawing board for further revision, saying it was far more complicated than what they had envisioned. “We want to keep it as simple as possible,” said Councilor Bill Lenz. Mayor Sue Hakes agreed. “I didn’t anticipate licensing or permitting,” she... READ MORE >
City representatives and a district traffic engineer from the state Department of Transportation met May 21 to discuss some of the ongoing traffic and pedestrian problems along Highway 61 through Grand Marais. The meeting was organized by Mayor Sue Hakes, and was attended by City Councilors Tim Kennedy and Kay Costello, City Administrator Mike Roth, and three citizens who offered... READ MORE >
In response to ongoing complaints about the inadequacy of the existing noise ordinance, Grand Marais City Council voted May 13 to move forward with a revision, hopefully in time for the busy summer season — the time when most of the problems occur. City Attorney Don Davison said the ordinance now on the books states only that “you do not... READ MORE >
Despite a last-minute wave of protests, the Cook County commissioners voted 4-1 May 12 to accept the recommendations of the kennel committee, putting in place an ordinance governing kennel operations. However, the board promised to rework or redefine some of ” its zoning classifications in an effort to clear up the issues left unresolved by the new dog ordinance. The... READ MORE >
What should be the maximum boat size allowed in the Grand Marais marina? Members of the city’s park board debated the answer to that question during their May 5 meeting. The topic was raised by board member Todd Miller, who said he did some research into the matter, and determined that the Grand Marais standards, which limit boat length to... READ MORE >
