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Paul S. Enns @psenns.bsky.social · Aug 21

This concludes my coverage of the August 21, 2025 Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee
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Paul S. Enns @psenns.bsky.social · Aug 21

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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Paul S. Enns @psenns.bsky.social · Aug 21

IMPORTANT: If you believe anything in the coverage today is inaccurate, please email us at [email protected] with "Correction Request" in the subject line.

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Paul S. Enns @psenns.bsky.social · Aug 21

With commentary ended, the meeting is adjourned at 7:18pm.

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Paul S. Enns @psenns.bsky.social · Aug 21

Another member hopes that someone from Detroit government will attend one of the meetings. It's an important part of the Detroit area.

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Paul S. Enns @psenns.bsky.social · Aug 21

CORRECTION: the 'fifth commenter' was actually a comment from a panel member.

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Paul S. Enns @psenns.bsky.social · Aug 21

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.

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Paul S. Enns @psenns.bsky.social · Aug 21

Third commenter (who is also the first commenter), audio quality has dropped and I can't understand his comment. Fourth commenter, same problem.

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Paul S. Enns @psenns.bsky.social · Aug 21

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.

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Paul S. Enns @psenns.bsky.social · Aug 21

In response, there is mention of the scooter project and how they will interact with the trails.

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Paul S. Enns @psenns.bsky.social · Aug 21

First commenter has an issue with state of the gravel on the trails and with the geese.

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Paul S. Enns @psenns.bsky.social · Aug 21

Three minutes.

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Paul S. Enns @psenns.bsky.social · Aug 21

Public Comments. In person first.

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Paul S. Enns @psenns.bsky.social · Aug 21

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.

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Paul S. Enns @psenns.bsky.social · Aug 21

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.

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Paul S. Enns @psenns.bsky.social · Aug 21

DCSC approach: Safe environment (life jackets, safety & conduct rules, training/orientation), Programming (mandatory swim program, individual assessments), and Swim Lessons.

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