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Three Rivers City Commission schedules public hearing for marijuana ordinance, city code amendments

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April 22, 2021

Following a lengthy discussion Tuesday, Three Rivers City Commissioners set the first of what is expected to be at least two public hearings on amendments to the city code that would allow marijuana facilities within city limits as special exception uses. Commissioners had previously discussed the possibility of presenting the proposed amendments and ordinance language to the citizens of Three Rivers on a future ballot but according to Mayor Tom Lowry, City Attorney J. Patrick O'Malley determined it wasn't possible from a legal standpoint.

Three Rivers City Commission to get legal opinion on potential marijuana ordinance

By Alek Haak-Frost

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April 8, 2021

The Three Rivers City Commission discussed the possibility Tuesday of an amendment to the city code that would allow marijuana facilities within city limits as special exception uses, and presenting those changes to the citizens of Three Rivers on a future ballot. Ultimately commissoners tabled the issue until its next meeting where City Attorney J. Patrick O'Malley is expected to present a legal opinion on how exactly the commission would do that.

Local Meetings Primer: Three Rivers, St. Joseph County Commissions meeting tonight

By Alek Haak-Frost

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March 16, 2021

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners and the Three Rivers City Commission will both hold regular meetings as planned this evening, Tuesday, March 16.

Outdoor drinking area approved for downtown Three Rivers

By Dave Vago

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March 4, 2021

Members of the Three Rivers City Commission on Tuesday approved a new “Main Street Commons” district in downtown Three Rivers. The vote allows next steps to move forward for a proposed, designated section of downtown Three Rivers, in which outdoor consumption of alcoholic beverages would be permitted. Such districts are possible under recent, new rules authorized by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC). These rules, which are to be in effect for five years at the state level, are meant to provide businesses more service options amid pandemic-related restrictions on indoor occupancy.

TRDDA chair’s commitment to city questioned prior to his reappointment

By Alek Haak-Frost

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February 17, 2021

Three Rivers City Commissioners Clayton Lyczynski and Alison Haigh questioned whether Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority Chair Andrew George should be reappointed during Tuesday's commission meeting. Lyczynski cited George's involvement in a suit filed against the city concerning a petition to place a marijuana ordinance on last November's ballot, questioning George's "integrity" and "desire to do what's best for the city."

Local Meetings Primer: Three Rivers, St. Joseph County Commissions meeting tonight

By Alek Haak-Frost

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February 2, 2021

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners and the Three Rivers City Commission will both hold regular meetings as planned this evening, Tuesday, February 2. Read this local meetings primer for what to expect.

City approves funds for multiple projects in first meeting of 2021

By Alek Haak-Frost

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January 6, 2021

The Three Rivers City Commission held its first meeting of 2021 on Tuesday, approving a number of change/purchase orders in varying amounts for multiple projects.

Local Meetings Primer: City, County Commissions Meeting Tonight

By Alek Haak-Frost

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January 5, 2021

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners and the Three Rivers City Commission will both hold regular meetings as planned this evening, Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Check out this local meetings primer for a preview of tonight’s meetings.

Three Rivers City Clerk Resigns

By Alek Haak-Frost

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December 16, 2020

At the tail end of an hour-long Three Rivers City Commission meeting Tuesday, City Manager Joe Bippus announced City Clerk Melissa Bliss had tendered her resignation.

Local Meetings Primer: City, County Commissions Meeting Tonight

By Alek Haak-Frost

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December 15, 2020

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners and the Three Rivers City Commission will both hold regular meetings as planned this evening, Tuesday, December 15, 2020. Check out this local meetings primer for a preview of tonight's meetings.

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