Saline City Council considers a 10-month plan to overhaul its digital communication and boost community engagement. At its April 7, 2025, meeting, the Saline City Council received a detailed presentation on a proposed communications partnership with Metric Marketing, aimed at transforming the city’s digital presence. Acting City Manager Elle Cole explained the background of the ...
Highlights from the report outlining key options, from costly repairs to full removal, detailing financial, environmental, and historical impacts for the community. The City of Saline is evaluating whether to keep or remove the Saline River Dam. The dam does not appear to be at immediate risk of failure, but there are concerns about deterioration ...
Saline City Council approved a major budget increase for the fire department amid concerns over financial oversight and fire board dysfunction. The Saline City Council reviewed and ultimately approved the Saline Area Fire Department’s (SAFD) 2025-2026 budget on March 17, but not without raising concerns over financial transparency and governance issues within the fire board. ...
Saline residents urged city leaders to reconsider removing the Saline Dam, citing historical, recreational, and financial concerns during a public comment session. Photo: Wendy Weller speaks to the Saline City Council at its March 17, 2025 meeting about the impact the dam has on her business. Photo: city video screenshot At the March 17 Saline ...
City officials review a feasibility study outlining the costs and environmental impact of removing or rehabilitating the Saline River Dam. Photo: Saline River Dam: Google Streetview The future of the Saline River Dam took center stage at the Saline City Council meeting on March 17, as city officials and engineers presented a feasibility study outlining ...
Saline City Council approved repairs for the aquatic center’s HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system at their February 2 meeting. After a series of breaks and repairs to the system occurring since fall of 2023, the HVAC system at the recreation center suffered a “critical failure” after breaking on February 9 of this year ...
Photo: The sidewalk will be on the north side of Michigan Avenue, with the eastern end at the Saline River Dam. Photo: Google Streetview. After years of planning, Saline is moving forward with a major sidewalk project to improve pedestrian safety and connectivity along Michigan Avenue. At the February 3, 2025, Saline City Council meeting, ...
The Saline City Council paved the way for a vibrant community gathering area pending state grant approval. Image: The undeveloped plaza as it is today behind Murphy’s Crossing with a conceptual rendering of its development as a public gathering space. Photo by Sue Kelch. Rendering provided by Edge Design Associates/TTT Design Studio At a special ...
Repaving projects for Woodland Drive East and Industrial Drive have been approved by Saline City Council to begin during this summer. Construction will begin June 7 and is “required to be substantially complete” by August 15. This timeline aims to prevent as little disruption to traffic as possible by taking place in school’s off-months. “Woodland ...
The City of Saline will be hiring a new ordinance inspector after the position was suddenly vacated before Thanksgiving. The Council decided to postpone hiring until after the holidays and new year. The position will be transitioning to full-time in 2025 and will have a fluid schedule to include weekend work. “We will be looking ...
Image: Rendering of a potential development project by Murphy’s Crossing owner Praxis Properties. Photo courtesy of Edge Design Associates and Praxis Properties. At its December 16 meeting, the Saline City Council approved the formation of a working group to evaluate competing proposals for downtown gathering spaces. Mayor Brian Marl introduced the initiative, emphasizing the need ...
Image: Saline Human Resources Director Elle Getschman explains the new sick leave law to the city council at its December 16, 2024 meeting. Image: City video screenshot. At a recent meeting, the Saline City Council reviewed updates to the city’s personnel policies, particularly regarding part-time and seasonal employee sick leave. The changes stem from Michigan’s ...
At its December 16 meeting, the Saline City Council unanimously approved a proposed increase to Rec Center membership rates for 2025. The changes include a 3% increase for resident memberships and a 6% increase for non-residents, effective January 1, 2025. Key Adjustments to Membership Fees Parks and Recreation Director Sunshine Lambert explained the need for ...
Saline City Council invests in modernizing its fleet with new vehicles, addressing efficiency and sustainability goals. Photo: Saline Deputy City Manager Elle Cole speaks on the city’s fleet upgrade at the council’s November 18, 2024 meeting. Image: City video screenshot At the November 18, 2024, meeting, the Saline City Council unanimously approved the purchase of ...
As part of the City’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and efficiency of its water and sewer infrastructure, staff has worked with Bendzinski & Co. to complete its annual utility rate study. The findings of the study were presented at the November 18, 2024 regular City Council meeting.. This study considers both current operational ...
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