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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Photo: Google Streetview On August 5, voters in the City of Dexter will weigh in on a proposal that could authorize the sale of a 2.38-acre city-owned property at the intersection of Dexter-Ann Arbor Road and Meadowview Drive, just across from Mill Creek Middle School. The property was purchased by the city in 2019 for ...
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, ...
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 ...
At Dexter City Council’s June 9 meeting, the council unanimously passed a motion directing city staff to begin looking into options for designing and installing an ADA compliant ramp at Monument Park’s gazebo. While originally a discussion item, councilmember Wa-Louisa Hubbard moved to make it a consideration item. “I just think there’s no reason not ...
Photo: 8050 Main became Dexter’s library in 1928. It was first Dexter’s original Post Office. Photo: dexter.lib.mi.us At its May 27 meeting, Dexter City Council proposed to speak with the Dexter Development Authority (DDA) to continue planning for the 8050 Main Street building. Originally built as a post office in 1834, 8050 has transitioned through ...
Will Dexter voters approve selling prime city land at Ann Arbor Street and Meadow View Drive? Council prepares for a pivotal decision Dexter City Council is moving forward with discussions on the potential sale of city-owned property at the corner of Ann Arbor Street and Meadow View Drive, commonly referred to as the MAVD property. ...
City Officials Weigh Public Input and Legal Steps in Potential Land Sale Image: The city-owned property in question is on the corner of Meadow View Drive and Dexter-Ann Arbor Road. Image: Google Maps The Dexter City Council recently discussed the potential sale of city-owned land at the intersection of Meadow View Drive and Dexter-Ann Arbor ...
Championing Sustainable Landscaping for a Healthier Ecosystem At the Dexter City Council meeting on January 27, 2025, Peter Glaberman delivered a presentation urging the council to update city regulations to better support pollinator-friendly yards. His proposal aimed to align Dexter’s policies with evolving environmental priorities, emphasizing climate resilience, habitat restoration, and water conservation. Challenging Traditional ...
Applications Open for Qualified Residents to Serve Until 2026 At its January 13, 2025, meeting, the Dexter City Council addressed the resignation of Council Member Zach Michels, who submitted his resignation via email on January 7. Michels’ departure leaves a vacancy on the council, which the city must fill in accordance with its charter. Per ...
In an email dated January 7, 2025, Dexter City Councilmember Zach Michels notified the city of his immediate resignation from the city council. Michels’ terse statement read, “I can no longer serve as a member of this city council. I resign with immediate effect.” Michels also stated he would continue as a Dexter Area Fire ...
New amendment empowers Dexter residents to opt out of door-to-door solicitations while strengthening enforcement. At its January 13, 2025, meeting, the Dexter City Council passed an amendment to the city’s peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants ordinance. The change allows residents to opt out of door-to-door solicitations through a new “Solicitation Opt-Out Registry.” The amendment stems ...
The Dexter City Council has scheduled a public hearing for January 13, 2025, to consider an amendment to General Code Chapter 34 regarding peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants. The proposed changes aim to address resident concerns and streamline regulations for door-to-door solicitors operating within the city, primarily allowing residents to opt out of solicitor visits. ...
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