The Purposes for which the Authority is established are as follows:

A. To acquire, construct, operate, maintain or improve a public park for recreational purposes, specifically limited to a permanent, year-round signed and surfaced trail system, which trail system shall be open to the public for use under such terms, conditions, and limitations as may be established by the Governing Board of the Authority.

B. To provide for a multi-use trail system that connects populated areas, subject to the limitations set forth in Paragraph A. above.

C. To provide amenities along the trail including parking areas, bike racks, directional signage, interpretive signage, kiosks, trailhead facilities, etc., that add to the enjoyment of the trail experience.

D. To encourage tourism development along the trail system.

E. To encourage municipalities or other entities to tie compatible links into the trail system allowing for greater access to businesses, parks, and schools.

F. To conduct such other activities as are permitted under the laws of the State of Michigan, particularly the Recreational Authorities Act, Act No. 321, Pubic Acts of 2000.

 
Members
Name Appointed Expiration
Don Britton, Council Member
Chocolay Township
05-01-07 05-01-10
Jeremy Pickens, Citizen
City of Marquette
  05-01-13
Karen Lohf, Council Member
Marquette Township
(Kathy Peters - Alternate)
05-01-07 05-01-10
Al Reynolds, Planning Commission
Negaunee Township
05-01-07 05-01-10
Jim Thomas, Council Member
City of Negaunee
05-01-07 05-01-10
Larry Bussone, Citizen
City of Ishpeming
05-01-07 05-01-10
Dennis Tonge, Recreation Committee
Tilden Township
(Dawn Hoffman - Alternate)
05-01-07 05-01-10
Julie Hosang, Citizen
Ely Township
(Kim Wing - Alternate Township Clerk)
05-01-07 05-01-10
Marline Worth, Citizen
Humbolt Township
05-01-07 05-01-10
Chuck Hurst, Trustee
Republic Township
(Gary Johnson - Alternate)
05-01-07 05-01-10
Harvey Wallace, Citizen
Marquette County
05-01-07 05-01-10
     
2010 Meeting Schedule
Month Day Time
January 27 4:30pm
February 24 4:30pm
March 24 4:30pm
April 28 4:30pm
May 26 4:30pm
June 23 4:30pm
July 28 4:30pm
August 25 4:30pm
September 22 4:30pm
October 27 4:30pm
November 17 4:30pm
December 15 4:30pm
Location:
Country Inn & Suites
2472 U.S. 41 West, Marquette
 
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