City of Port Huron December 9, 2024

The City of Port Huron held a council meeting on December 9, 2024, which included significant discussions on urban infrastructure and procurement decisions. A major focus was the Heron Avenue reconstruction project, where the council reviewed multiple road diet and bike lane options, ultimately supporting a plan featuring physically separated bike lanes to enhance safety and promote walkability. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is funding the construction, with a pilot program planned before full implementation. The council also accepted a bid from Oakwood Building Company for a new fire station, necessitated by the structural failure of the existing facility, and authorized a purchase agreement with the Port Huron Housing Commission for a reinvestment center property. Additionally, the council approved a $137,300 purchase from Wolverine Freightliner for a budgeted vehicle acquisition. Other agenda items included zoning ordinance amendments to allow more flexible planned unit developments and resolutions related to funding for emergency services at the Blue Water Bridge. The meeting featured public comments supporting the bike lane project and concerns about traffic and business impacts. Motions related to procurement and budget allocations were unanimously approved by the council.