PAC Meeting Tuesday

Tomorrow (Tuesday), the Ann Arbor Parks Advisory Commission will meet. This is a group including people from City Council, Parks and Recreation, and other interested parties. They manage Parks and Rec activities like purchasing, policies, etc. They are also the ones who make recommendations to city council regarding parks. Basically anything that happens regarding parks goes through them first, especially if it needs a vote in City Council.

The meeting packet for tomorrow (PDF) indicates that the Swift Run plan will be a subject of discussion. If you come out you can hear what's going on there, but it is also a chance to tell them what you are thinking.

At the beginning and end of the meeting, there is time for public commentary on any subject. Each speaker gets three minutes and just has to stand up and identify her or himself with no pre-registration or anything required. The commissioners don't necessarily respond, but they may and it is a good chance to let your voice be heard.

If you have time and nothing better to do, this is a good place to come and express your concerns over the never-ending delay in developing off-leash play areas. I will be there and would welcome any silent support just as much as other voices expressing our frustration. The time is not particularly convenient and meetings go quite long so you don't need to feel obligated to stay for the entire time.

If you can't make the meeting and you haven't already done so, consider e-mailing PAC (PAC@ci.ann-arbor.mi.us) as well as City Council and the Parks and Rec officials listed in the sidebar.

PAC Meeting
Tuesday, May 15
4:00 PM
City Council Chambers
2nd Floor City Hall