City Eyes $27M in Additional Sewer Repairs; Plus Updates on Carnegie, City Attorney & More
By Beth Milligan | April 22, 2026
At a marathon four-hour meeting Monday, Traverse City commissioners approved applying to the state for nearly $27 million in funding to tackle a variety of sewer system and treatment plant repairs over the next five years. Commissioners also directed staff to negotiate with both Crooked Tree Arts Center and Traverse Area District Library to see if a joint occupancy agreement can be reached for the Carnegie Building and agreed to hire a firm instead of an individual to replace outgoing City Attorney Lauren Trible-Laucht for the near future, among other items.
Sewer Repairs
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Members Create
This exhibition runs from March 20 - May 28, with a public reception on March 20 at 5pm … More Info >>10:00 AM
Bloom! A Celebration of Spring
Work in all media by local & regional artists in celebration of spring. Runs through May 8. Open … More Info >>10:00 AM
Earth Day Tree Planting Workbee at the NER
Help plant native seedlings & plants in the bottomlands of the parkland on the east side of the … More Info >>11:00 AM
Earth Day Clothing Swap
Spruce up your wardrobe, reduce waste and celebrate Earth Day! The Second Annual Earth Day Clothing Swap is … More Info >>11:00 AM
Impressions of an Era: Prints from the Denison Museum Collection
This selection of prints, created between 1970 & 1990 by nationally & internationally recognized contemporary artists, reflects two … More Info >>11:00 AM
New Perspectives: Recent Aquisitions from the Dennos Permanent Art Collection
Runs Jan. 23 - May 31. From new paintings & works on paper gifted through the Museum Exchange … More Info >>11:00 AM
Trilobite Treasures
Runs Jan. 23 - May 31. This exhibit presents Paleozoic creatures in a way that tells a story … More Info >>3:30 PM
Family Friendly Happy Hour w/ Leelanau Conservancy
Hang out with Leelanau Conservancy staff & learn about their land protection efforts & current projects. Light meal … More Info >>4:00 PM
Adult Craft & Coloring Night
Held the 4th Weds. of each month. Crafting supplies will be out from 4-7pm by the fireplace on … More Info >>5:00 PM
Women in Tech Meetup, A Special Northern Michigan Startup Week Edition
Hear a founder's journey with insights & then enjoy open networking after a fun round of introductions. Light … More Info >>6:00 PM
"The Biggest Little Farm" Documentary
A documentary about food, family, farming, & the endless possibilities of nature. More Info >>6:30 PM
Beyond the Lawn: Inviting Nature Home with Justin Grubb
Join on Earth Day to celebrate with Justin Grubb from the Sleeping Bear Wildlife Fund & Running Wild, … More Info >>6:30 PM
Documentary Film: "The Librarians"
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Film Screening: "Prairie Prophecy"
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Troubled Waters Ahead For The Great Lakes?
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