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Planning Commission of the Village of Laurium Meeting

October 13, 2025 · Laurium, MI
Source: October 13th Meeting Minutes DRAFT (PDF, 3 pp)
Retrieved May 11, 2026 from www.laurium.net ↗
Confidence: 100%
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Attendees

Ian Raymond (Commissioner)
Sean Gohman (Commissioner)
Josh Harju (Commissioner)
John Sullivan (Commissioner)
Shana Porteen (Commissioner)
Bill Ward (Commissioner) (absent)
Ian Lewis (Guest)
Trent Halonen (Guest)
Dan Zubiena (Guest)
✓ Present: 8/9

Decisions

#Purchase of a new police vehicle

FAILED Ayes: 3, Nays: 2

#Establishment of a recycling program

PASSED Ayes: 5, Nays: 0

#Improvements to the George Gipp Playground

PASSED Ayes: 5, Nays: 0

#Improvements to the Gipp Ballfields

PASSED Ayes: 5, Nays: 0

Agenda Items

#None

Capital Improvement Plan Rankings

The commission discussed and voted on various capital improvement plans.

#None

Public Hearing

The commission held a public hearing to gather input from the community on the capital improvement plans.

#None

Communications

The commission received updates from the village president, village manager, and planning commission chair.

#None

Unfinished Business

The commission discussed the Public Participation Plan and engagement activity update.

#None

Other Business

The commission discussed the annual update to the council, annual items list, and planning commission seat renewals.

Public Comments

3 speakers
Dan Zubiena · Topic: Capital Improvement Plan

Dan Zubiena voiced his opinion on the currently mentioned CIP items, prioritizing the ballfields and expressing concerns about the recycling program and patrol car.

Trent Halonen · Topic: Ballfield improvements

Trent Halonen expressed his support for ballfield improvements.

Trent Halonen · Topic: Purchase of a vacant lot on Ahmeek Street

Trent Halonen announced his plans to purchase a vacant lot on Ahmeek Street and build a pole barn for storage and living space.