Upcoming Events and Thompson Block Update

[Kurt A]

Hello Neighbors, 
Here are some things for you. 

TONIGHT: 

    • CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7pm -- CITY HALL 
    • Opera on Tap - Frenchies Ooh Ahh, OPERA! March 2nd, 7:30 @ FRENCHIE'S! opera
It is time for Opera on Tap again! As always, there will be beer, live opera and good times all around! There is no cover for this event, but we encourage guests to donate to the performers. 

Dinner begins at 7:30, the show starts at 8:30. Want to be sure to get a seat? Call Jessica @734.483.5230 to make dinner reservations- don't wait, this event fills up quick! 

Thursday: 
Join us on March 4th for Growing Hope's third monthly Community Potluck! Free and open to everyone (including kiddos) join us with a dish to pass on Thursday, March 4th from 5:30-7pm at Second Baptist Church (301 S Hamilton St Ypsilanti MI). Come on out to meet new folks, connect with friends & neighbors, and enjoy good food! If you have seeds you'd like to swap, you're welcome to bring them as well and share/trade with others! RSVP to info at growinghope.net or by calling 734-786-8401. 

Friday: 
1st Friday Event in Depot Town: Potts Studio - 5-9pm - Music, Cheap Wine, and Amazing Art. Special Guests: Sloeginfizz, FourChamberForge, Art by Rob-O, Chickalookate, Roos Roast, Mary Potts 

Save the Date: 
Saturday March 20th, 1pm to 3pm! 
Join Depot Town Promotions for" March of the Mutts , a St. Pawdy's Day Pet Parade." You think your dog is cute? Come out and strut your stuff at this family (and pet!) friendly parade. 

The Parade will begin at the Maple Street City Parking Lot (behind the Old Depot Building) and end in Riverside Park at the Judging Tables. Registration will be at 12:30 PM in the Parking Lot. Sponsor, Pets Supplies Plus ( www.petsuppliesplus.com ) is providing Doggie Treat Bags for participants and Special Grand Prizes for contests! 

Prizes will be awarded to- 
-Cutest dog 
-Ugliest dog 
-Best & worst behaved dogs 
-Most Irish 
-Dog who looks most like their owners 
* Entry fee for contests is $5/dog with all proceeds benefiting the Huron Valley Humane Society. 

Local merchants will be offering special sales and treats for dogs and their owners, so come on down with the family on March 20th and celebrate the first day of Spring! For more information stay tuned in: You can find us on facebook at 
http://www.facebook.com/depottown 
Or contact: depottownpromotions at gmail.com for more information. 




Thompson Block Update from Pete Murdock: 

Hi All - 

Late this afternoon we received the proposed resolution and recommendation of the City Manager about the continued street closing order. See Attachment. 

As you may recall, the 45 day street closing order expired in the beginning of February and an additional time was granted until March 3. The City and Mr. Beal were to come to some agreement on clearing the streets and public ways and plans with timeframes and dates for stabilization/restoration/demolition of the building remains. The agreement was to be voted on at tomorrow's City Council meeting. After meeting with Mr Beal and reviewing his responses, the City Manager has made the following recommendation to proceed with ordering Mr. Beal to remove his structures from the public right-of-way. 

Recommendation: That City Council considers not extending the existing Traffic Control Order and initiate legal action requiring Mr. Beal to remove the structural supports from the City ’s r ight-of-way. This recommendation is based upon the fact that Mr. Beal has not provided sufficient assurances regarding conditions of the proposed agreement to remain in the C ity’s right -of-way. 

A resolution to that effect is on the agenda for tomorrow'smeeting at 7:00PM at City Hall . 

Pete 


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