SPECIAL ELI REPORTING
ELPAT Hopes to be Part of Force that Pushes ELPS Past Last Year’s Issues
The team’s goal is to bring together dozens of parent voices and communicate with the school district through a single channel.
City Releases Proposed Contract with City Manager Appointee Robert Belleman
City Council will vote on the contract at their Tuesday meeting.
Council Expected to Vote Next Tuesday on Belleman Contract for City Manager
Investigation by ELi shows it’s been a rocky road to hiring a new city manager for East Lansing.
Documents Released Shed Light on Decision to Redevelop Bailey St. Parking Lot
Material just released under the Freedom of Information Act shows the Metzger/Fabian family chose to redevelop their portion of Parking Lot #11 after being told the city would not continue to rent it for parking.
City Council Hears Grove St. Rezoning Proposal
Hagan Realty says the project will be good for the city, while residents of the 600 block of Grove Street continue to disagree.
IN THE COMMUNITY
ELPS Hosting Mental Health and Wellness Summit
The summit will be open to ELPS students and other community members.
Council Approves “Flexible” Albert El Fresco Plan
Street closures allowing for Albert El Fresco starting April 29 were approved by City Council.
Incentivizing Positive Behavior, Building Relationships Discussed at School Board Meeting
The school board heard from Donley Elementary School Principal Tracey Barton and others on strategies to encourage good behavior.
Council Approves Glencairn Overlay, Unhappy with El Fresco Shrinkage
Council hopes to hear a plan that does not downsize the El Fresco area so much before it is scheduled to open on April 29.
Planning Commission Postpones B&B Plans, Recommends Energy Ordinance Changes
The Planning Commission recommended approval on a pair of items, while tabling proposed rezoning that would allow for a Grove Street B&B.













