November 21, 2025

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Articles for tag: Dexter City Council

Matt Rosentreter

Dexter Council Sets MAVD Property Hearing Date

Dexter Council Sets MAVD Property Hearing Date

After approving the initial contract with Mirlo Real Estate Partners on behalf of Dexter Orthodontics, Dexter City Council set a public hearing on Dec. 8 for the sale of the MAVD property, located at the intersection of Meadow View Drive and Dexter-Ann Arbor Road. “On August 13th, the City received a letter of interest from ...

Matt Rosentreter

Dexter Council Discusses Historical Signage

Dexter Council Discusses Historical Signage

Dexter’s Arts, Culture & Heritage Committee (ACH) presented at the Nov. 10 city council meeting about options for historical signage throughout the city. Intended as a long-term project, the first installation would include three signs to mark historical landmarks. “We would like to grow that, but initially we’d like to start with three signs,” ACH ...

Matt Rosentreter

Dexter Orthodontics Approved for City-Owned Property Development

Dexter Orthodontics Approved for City-Owned Property Development

Dexter City Council selected Mirlo Real Estate Partners’ proposal for construction of an orthodontic office at the empty lot located at the intersection of Meadow View Drive and Dexter-Ann Arbor Road, commonly referred to as the “MAVD property.” After construction, the facility will be owned and operated by Dr. Brandon Shoukri D.D.S., the current co-owner ...

Matt Rosentreter

Monument Park Gazebo Ramp Proposal Fails

Monument Park Gazebo Ramp Proposal Fails

Dexter City Council voted against a recent bid for the construction of a ramp leading up to the gazebo in Monument Park from Central St. After concerns were raised at a June council meeting by local citizens about accessibility, city staff were directed to begin looking for interested contractors to submit ramp plans. Two bids ...

Matt Rosentreter

Dexter Council Rejects Golf Cart Ordinance

Dexter Council Rejects Golf Cart Ordinance

After initial discussions showed little support for an ordinance which would allow golf carts on Dexter streets, City Council voted against the proposal at the Oct. 27 meeting. “We’ve done a huge effort over the last 25 years to separate non-motorized and motorized in a lot of areas, including bike lanes and non-motorized pathways, and ...

Matt Rosentreter

Dexter Council Discusses Potential Golf Cart Ordinance

Dexter Council Discusses Potential Golf Cart Ordinance

A proposed ordinance that would allow golf carts on certain roads in Dexter was presented to the City Council at their Oct. 13 meeting. A decision was not made due to absent council members, though initial discussions of the ordinance were not in favor. The ordinance would require golf cart drivers to apply for a ...

Matt Rosentreter

Dexter Council Evaluates Property Sale Proposals

Dexter Council Evaluates Property Sale Proposals

Dexter City Council discussed two proposals they received for the purchase of land at the intersection of Meadow View Drive and Dexter-Ann Arbor Road, commonly referred to as the “MAVD property,” at their Sept. 22 meeting. The city originally purchased the property as a potential site for construction of a new firehouse, but ultimately Council ...

Doug Marrin

Dexter Council Weighs Annexation, Eyes New Well Site

Dexter Council Weighs Annexation, Eyes New Well Site

PHOTO: View looking south from the corner of Wellington and Carrington drives in the Dexter Crossing neighborhood. The proposed development would occupy the open land beyond the pavement, adjacent to this residential area. Photo: Google Street View.  The Dexter City Council this week considered a resolution to support the annexation of 45 acres of land ...

STN Staff

Sheriff Dyer and Dexter Council Discuss Traffic Concerns

Sheriff Dyer and Dexter Council Discuss Traffic Concerns

Sheriff Alyshia Dyer attended Dexter City Council’s Sept. 22 meeting to update the council on the progress made during her current term, which began in January of this year. “Some of our big things that we’re focusing on is staffing,” Dyer said. “We recognize that that’s been a problem for a number of years since ...

Matt Rosentreter

Dexter Council Expands Social District

Dexter Council Expands Social District

Dexter City Council voted to expand the Dexter Social District at their Sept. 22 meeting. “The purpose of the boundary expansion is to include Monument Park, in order to attract more visitors to Downtown Dexter, support businesses and events in the Downtown, and promote greater vibrancy and activation of public spaces in the Downtown,” the ...

Matt Rosentreter

Dexter City Council Approves Site Plan for Industrial Park

Dexter City Council Approves Site Plan for Industrial Park

Dexter City Council approved the preliminary site plan proposed by Superior Storage Group LLC for a series of multi-unit industrial buildings at the currently unused plot of land located at 2558 Bishop Circle, West Dexter at the July 28 meeting. “Each of those buildings is proposed to have five individual, 2000 square foot units,” Community ...

Matt Rosentreter

Dexter City Council Continues Monument Park Accessibility Discussions

Dexter City Council Continues Monument Park Accessibility Discussions

After concerns were raised by local residents at recent city council meetings, the Dexter Council has begun pursuing accessibility options for the gazebo in Monument Park. A few recommendations and potential ramp designs have been submitted to the city council. ADA standards require a slope of 1:12. Since the gazebo is 30” above the nearby ...

Dexter Considers Decorative Options for 2026 Main Street Reconstruction

Dexter Considers Decorative Options for 2026 Main Street Reconstruction

Dexter City Council reviewed early designs for the 2026 Main Street mill and overlay project. OHM Advisors presented ADA-compliant upgrades and aesthetic options. Photo: Main Street Dexter. Google Streetview At the June 24 Dexter City Council meeting, OHM Advisors’ Marcus McNamara presented preliminary design concepts for the planned 2026 Main Street mill and overlay project, ...

Dexter Hires New City Treasurer

Dexter Hires New City Treasurer

A resolution appointing a new treasurer to take over operations after Marie Sherry retires was passed at Dexter City Council’s June 23 meeting. New treasurer Orna Angus is currently working with Sherry during the transition period and will continue the job independently starting in the upcoming month. “Orna comes to the City with over 15 ...

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