St. Johns Michigan News and Updates
CURRENT EVENTS:
(Click on each "Event" for more information)
SEPTEMBER 1, 2008 ~ LABOR DAY ~~
CITY OFFICES CLOSED 
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY !
Tyler Barlage was honored for service to the Community ~~
At the August 11th Meeting the City Commission honored Tyler for his seven years as the St Johns Downtown Management Board Director.Barlage resigned to devote more time to the St Johns Community Church, where he the Pastor. Pictured with Tyler is Mayor Dana Beaman.
FARMERS' MARKET ~ SATURDAYS ~
______________________JUNE 21 ~ OCTOBER 25 ~
______________________8:00 AM ~ NOON
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CURRENT ROAD PROJECTS:
WALKER STREET PROJECT:
The City reconstruction project on Walker Street between Clinton Avenue and the BR US 127 has been completed. Work included the water main, storm and street reconstruction.
Recently completed Walker Street
City Project : Walker Street ~ completed
BR US 127 PROJECT:
This is a MDOT project. This work includes the water main, bridge, curb, gutter and street reconstruction. Work will continue on this project until late in the fall of 2008. Please follow detour routes as posted. Businesses along the BR US 127 are open. Questions and concerns should be directed toward: Kurt Coduti ~~ codutik@michigan.gov ~~ 517-324-2293
Oakland Street Under Construction
Work on Oakland Street under way
CONDITIONAL RESCISSION OF A
PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE EXEMPTION (PRE)
THIS ENABLES A PERSON WHO HAS ESTABLISHED A NEW PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE TO RETAIN A PRE ON PROPERTY PREVIOUSLY EXEMPT AS THE OWNER'S PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE.
THE CONDITIONAL RECISSION ALLOWS AN OWNER TO RECEIVE A PRE ON HIS OR HER CURRENT PROPERTY AND ON PREVIOUSLY EXEMPTED PROPERTY SIMULTANEOUSLY IF CERTAIN CRITERIA ARE MET. AN OWNER MAY RECEIVE THE PRE ON THE PREVIOUS PRINCIPLE RESIDENCE FOR UP TO THREE (3) YEARS IF THAT PROPERTY IS NOT OCCUPIED, IS FOR SALE, IS NOT LEASED AND IS NOT USED FOR ANY BUSINESS OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSE.
Conditional Rescission of Principal Residence Exemption
(Click above for detailed information )
Form 4640 and Instructions
(Click above for the form and instructions)
You may also call the City Assessor, Cindy Warda at
989-224-8944
Ext 222 for further information.
You may pick up the forms and instructions at City Offices, in the Clinton County Courthouse, 100 East State, Suite 1100
CITY STRIVES TO FILL POT HOLES *****
ASKING CITY RESIDENTS TO HELP *****
Do you know where there is a pot hole? Please send the location to us at:
Pot Hole Locator (Click to report the location)
CITY ENFORCES TRUCK TRAFFIC AND WEIGHT LIMITS***
Per Ordinance 565 the City is enforcing the truck traffic and weight limits on all City streets. For further information regarding this ordinance:
Weight Limits (Click to read Ord. 565 in its entirety)
TORNADO SIREN TESTING (Click for Details)
REMINDER:
Yard waste needs to be bagged in
biodegradable yard waste bags.
Do NOT rake leaves and branches
into the street.
CHARTER CUSTOMERS ~~
When you experience service disruptions or other problems you should contact Charter at 1-888-438-2427 (toll free) or you may fill out a
"Charter Communications Customer Call" form (Click on 'Charter Communications' for form). You can either fax this form (fax number is on form) or bring to City Offices and we will fax it for you
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COFFEE WITH THE COMMISSIONERS
This program has been suspended for the summer. We will announce the date when it has been re-instated.
VISIT THE SENIOR CENTER
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS --- More information on streets ~sidewalks ~ recycling ~ trash pick up ~ etc. (Click )
RECYCLE BATTERIES---Bee's Sport Center will accept your lead acid and alkaline batteries, at no cost to you
CITY OF ST JOHNS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
CLICK ON EACH LISTING FOR DETAILS:
The City will take applications but currently there are no job openings
MINT FESTIVAL The annual St Johns Mint Festival is held the second weekend of August each year and provides the entire family with an action packed weekend. Held at the City Park and County Fairgrounds, over 75,000 people attend activities of the festival such as arts and crafts, flea market, antiques and collectibles, softball, basketball and tennis tournaments, tractor pulls and children's activities. There is also free daily entertainment, a Mint Queen Pageant and mint information and foods.The festival begins Friday afternoon, and then kicks into high gear with the Grand Mint Parade on Saturday. Over 150 entries are highlighted in the parade. Don't forget to get your bowl of Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream at the festival!!
**GOVERNMENT CHANNELS**
CHANNEL 3 *** CHANNEL 23
WATCH CHANNEL 3 ( CHARTER ), OR CHANNEL 23 ( WBI )THE GOVERNMENT CHANNELS FOR CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THERE IS ALSO INFORMATION ABOUT CITY SERVICES AND RECREATION PROGRAMS TELEVISED ON BOTH CHANNELS.
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