The Silver Bay City Council held a brief public hearing on Monday night to allow for public discussion on the policy covering how special assessments will be handled regarding care and maintenance of city streets. Due to the fact that a public meeting was held at Reunion Hall recently, there were few residents at the council meeting who had questions about the assessment policy. Any readers who are unfamiliar with the policy can view it on the city’s website.
City leaders have been working in concert with the Lake County Housing and Redevelopment Authority to develop a neighborhood revitalization grant program. As in previous years, the mini-grant program is intended to help those who live within the city limits of Silver Bay, make improvements to the exterior of their properties. Residents and businesses are eligible to apply and there is no income limit. The maximum grant request per household or business is $500. Applications and information are available at City Hall and online at www.silverbay.com. The City will begin accepting completed applications at 8:00am on May 2, 2025, and review will be on a first come, first serve basis, while funds are available. Priority will be given to first-time applicants and email applications will not be accepted.
Representatives from Kraus-Anderson were on hand to update the council on design plans for the Multi-Modal Trailhead Center. Readers will remember that there have been a number of iterations of the plan as city administrators have worked with the design team to bring costs for the proposed Center in line with the proposed budget. The team from Kraus-Anderson have been able to do some “value engineering” which has shaved $2.58 million off the cost of the Center. The Council voted to move forward with the current design plan. The bidding process for the project will begin in May with construction likely to begin in June.
May 3rd has been set as the date for the Lake County Recycle Day. The event will run from 8:00 until 12:00 and residents will be able to recycle their e-waste, tires and appliances. Vouchers will be available for senior citizens (65 or older) who may need financial support and in-home pick up will be available through North Shore Partners. A car load of recyclables will cost $20 with trailer loads costing a little more. Sign up is available at North Shore partners and residents are encouraged to watch the local “shopper” for more detailed information.
The City of Silver Bay has entered into a Memorandum Of Understanding, (MOU) with William Kelley School that will establish the working arrangement for the Senior Woodshop.
The MOU reads in part, “The program provides senior citizens with access to woodworking facilities, fostering multigenerational learning and community engagement. This agreement focuses solely on the funding aspect of the program. The operation of the woodshop, including safety, supervision, and liability, remains solely under the purview of ISD 381 and William Kelley Schools”. A complete draft of the MOU is available on the City’s website.
The next Silver Bay Council meeting is scheduled for April 7th at 7:00 PM.
