SENIOR CENTER PROJECT

UPDATED SITE PLANS PRESENTED

Updated site plans for the Senior Center Project were recently presented to the City Commission. Following the the State of Michigan allocation of $7 Million in their upcoming budget to the Senior Center, improvements to the site plan from its 2020 rendition reflect senior needs and uses, post-COVID-19.

In 2018, the City and Grand Traverse County formed an Ad Hoc Committee to determine future reconstruction of the Senior Center. The partners engaged local firm, Environment Architects, for professional services for design and construction of a new Senior Center. In 2020, the project total was estimated to cost $5.6 Million and now is estimated over $10 Million. Discussions remain on the funding gap for the project. The proposed timeline for the project is start in summer 2023 and be substantially complete by fall 2024.

Proposed Project Elements

• Building oriented to the north to open park space and views of the public beach from building and Front Street. 
• Building square footage increased from 5,780 to 17,444
• Covered drop off
• Covered patio
• Segmented spaces
• Green roofs and pervious pavement elements
• Improved access to beach
• Restroom access for public beach
• Traffic calming elements
• New tennis/pickleball courts
• Improved shuffle board courts

The Senior Center is located on City parkland at 801 East Front Street on the shores of West Grand Traverse Bay. In 2011, the City and County signed an intergovernmental agreement for Senior Center Management. Since then, the Grand Traverse County’s Senior Center Network has managed day to day operations and programming at the Senior Center. Most recently, Grand Traverse County conducted a community wide survey for the use of $18.2 Million in ARPA funds. The number one critical infrastructure need identified was the Senior Center.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 STATE GENERAL ELECTION

ABSENTEE BALLOTS TO BE MAILED

Absentee ballots for the Tuesday, November 8, 2022 State General Election are now available at your City Clerk's Office. The first mailing will be sent this upcoming week for those who currently have requested an Absentee Ballot via application. Absentee Ballots can be returned by mail, in-person at the City Clerk's Office, or by using the Red Drop box at the Governmental Center.

Due to the passage of the statewide ballot proposal in 2018, all registered voters in Michigan may now request an absentee ballot without providing a reason. Those voting absentee can track your ballot online to ensure that it was received. 

It is recommended that City voters send their absentee ballot in the mail by October 24th to ensure it arrives in time for the November 8th election. After October 24tH, submit your absentee ballot at the City Clerk's Office or the red drop box at the Governmental Center. Absentee Ballots must be received by 8 pm on election day.

Track Your Ballot

You can track your ballot online to ensure that it was received. You can also track to ensure that your Absentee Ballot Application was received. 

Track your Ballot! 

Voting Precincts

Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. By state law, if you are in line at your polling place by 8 pm, you have a right to cast your ballot.

City of Traverse City Precinct Locations

Saturday Hours

The City Clerk's Office will be open 8 am - 4 pm on Saturday, November 5th for election purposes, including to provide Absentee Ballots to those interested.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Thank you to the Veteran's for Peace for hosting a ceremony to celebrate International Day of Peace on September 21st and donating a Peace Pole to Lay Park.