Paul S. Enns
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This concludes my coverage of the August 21, 2025 Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee
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August 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
This concludes my coverage of the August 21, 2025 Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee
meeting. For more information, be sure to check out www.documenters.org
meeting. For more information, be sure to check out www.documenters.org
The next Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2025, at 9am. Please see www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/bo... for further information.
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August 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The next Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2025, at 9am. Please see www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/bo... for further information.
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August 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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With commentary ended, the meeting is adjourned at 7:18pm.
August 21, 2025 at 11:19 PM
With commentary ended, the meeting is adjourned at 7:18pm.
Another member hopes that someone from Detroit government will attend one of the meetings. It's an important part of the Detroit area.
August 21, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Another member hopes that someone from Detroit government will attend one of the meetings. It's an important part of the Detroit area.
CORRECTION: the 'fifth commenter' was actually a comment from a panel member.
August 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
CORRECTION: the 'fifth commenter' was actually a comment from a panel member.
There are no online commenters. Fifth in-person commenter asks about traffic lines again. How will emergency vehicles get to Belle Isle when the bridge is backed up? There have been discussions about that with the city of Detroit.
August 21, 2025 at 11:16 PM
There are no online commenters. Fifth in-person commenter asks about traffic lines again. How will emergency vehicles get to Belle Isle when the bridge is backed up? There have been discussions about that with the city of Detroit.
Third commenter (who is also the first commenter), audio quality has dropped and I can't understand his comment. Fourth commenter, same problem.
August 21, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Third commenter (who is also the first commenter), audio quality has dropped and I can't understand his comment. Fourth commenter, same problem.
Second commenter talks about the backup on the bridge and maybe it could be relieved by marking the lanes for pass owners and pass buyers. New signage is coming.
August 21, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Second commenter talks about the backup on the bridge and maybe it could be relieved by marking the lanes for pass owners and pass buyers. New signage is coming.
In response, there is mention of the scooter project and how they will interact with the trails.
August 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM
In response, there is mention of the scooter project and how they will interact with the trails.
First commenter has an issue with state of the gravel on the trails and with the geese.
August 21, 2025 at 11:06 PM
First commenter has an issue with state of the gravel on the trails and with the geese.
Public Comments. In person first.
August 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Public Comments. In person first.
Conclusion: Knowing how to say safe around water should be a minimum requirement. However, learning how to swim should be an objective of every parent.
August 21, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Conclusion: Knowing how to say safe around water should be a minimum requirement. However, learning how to swim should be an objective of every parent.
Detroit Swims Water Safety Program with Detroit YMCA is 1-hour sessions over 4 days for each 2-week sailing session. Covers general open water rules and specific skills.
August 21, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Detroit Swims Water Safety Program with Detroit YMCA is 1-hour sessions over 4 days for each 2-week sailing session. Covers general open water rules and specific skills.
DCSC approach: Safe environment (life jackets, safety & conduct rules, training/orientation), Programming (mandatory swim program, individual assessments), and Swim Lessons.
August 21, 2025 at 10:55 PM
DCSC approach: Safe environment (life jackets, safety & conduct rules, training/orientation), Programming (mandatory swim program, individual assessments), and Swim Lessons.
www.SailingDetroit.org is the website for the Detroit Community Sailing Center. It was founded in 1994.
Learn to Sail in Detroit
Learn to sail at Belle Isle Boat House. Making sailing accessible to our community
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August 21, 2025 at 10:53 PM
www.SailingDetroit.org is the website for the Detroit Community Sailing Center. It was founded in 1994.
Water Safety at Detroit Community Sailing Center presentation.
August 21, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Water Safety at Detroit Community Sailing Center presentation.
Open Water Safety presentation, prompted by the drowning of a child since the last meeting.
August 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Open Water Safety presentation, prompted by the drowning of a child since the last meeting.
Approval of July meeting notes is passed.
August 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Approval of July meeting notes is passed.
Transform the parking lot with paint by volunteering on the Conservancy website 8/25 and 8/26.
August 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Transform the parking lot with paint by volunteering on the Conservancy website 8/25 and 8/26.
Night two of the Belle Isle Commons Engagement is 9/16, 6–8pm, no ticket needed.
August 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Night two of the Belle Isle Commons Engagement is 9/16, 6–8pm, no ticket needed.
Belle Isle Commons 9/15, 5:30–9:30pm at Aquarium/Conservatory Parking Lot.
August 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Belle Isle Commons 9/15, 5:30–9:30pm at Aquarium/Conservatory Parking Lot.
Last Beach Clean Up of the season 9/12, 9:30–Noon at the beach.
August 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Last Beach Clean Up of the season 9/12, 9:30–Noon at the beach.