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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in East Lansing public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Art and Health Walk proposal
A proposed art trail where sculptures prompt exercise — think a cow statue with a 'do 10 pushups' sign — could blend fitness and public art around East Lansing.
Permanent public piano placement
The commission is exploring where to put a permanent public piano downtown, with the Broad Art Museum frontage as a leading candidate. Legal and stakeholder reviews come before a December decision.
Relocation of Reaction and Andromeda sculptures
Commissioner Holbrook wants the 'Reaction' sculpture moved and elevated, possibly to a city park, and 'Andromeda' taken out of a median. Staff will bring location options and a new base quote in December.
Friends of the Library Fundraising and MOU
The Friends group is raising noticeably more money than in recent years — up nearly $6,000 from FY2023 — and is updating its governing agreement with the board from the COVID era.
Resident vs. non-resident park fees
A member wants to revisit parks fee structures, the failed parks millage, and whether non-residents pay enough. The city has been reducing the resident/non-resident fee gap for students.