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** Good luck to the Spartans and Trojans!
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Both the Michigan State University men's basketball team and the East Lansing High School boys basketball team will play at noon today. The Spartans are competing in the Big Ten Tournament and the Trojans will play in the state semifinals at the Breslin Center.
Downtown East Lansing has 3,088 parking spaces, including 85% in parking garages, 9% in surface lots and 6% on the street. Learn more here (https://cityofeastlansing.civicweb.net/document/399234/Presentation%20of%20the%202024%20Downtown%20Parking%20Syste.pdf?handle=0022BF45A4D545F4828B110B6B72FBDF) .

For a live view of parking spaces available at any time in the City's five parking garages and the Bailey surface lot, bookmark CityofEastLansing.com/LiveParking (https://cityofeastlansing.com/2186/Live-Parking-Availability) .


** City Council Recap
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On Tuesday, March 11, the East Lansing City Council met for a discussion only meeting. On the agenda for discussion at this meeting:
* East Lansing City Manager Robert Belleman presented the six-month status update on the City Council's Strategic Priorities for 2024-2025, highlighting goals six through 10. The first five goals were reviewed at Council's discussion only meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
* Proposed Ordinance 1546 to amend the Zoning Ordinance and change the process for developers seeking to transfer credits related to the diverse housing requirement of Section 50-94. The proposed ordinance was prepared by the City Attorney and would prohibit such a transfer of credits for projects receiving any economic development benefit from the City, such as payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) or similar tax abatements.
* Presentation of the 2024 downtown parking system report, specifying the number of spaces available by location, price and tenure rates, and time of day.
* The process of evaluating responses to the Request for Proposal for City Attorney services.

To watch the entire meeting, visit the City's YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/f7qz7amXk3s) and subscribe to receive notifications when new videos are posted. To read the meeting agenda and related documents, visit the website (https://cityofeastlansing.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Org=Cal&Id=8800) .

Council will next meet on Tuesday, March 18, for a regular meeting.


** Strategic Priority Review
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The update on the first five goals was shared at the Feb. 11 meeting. View that agenda item report here (https://cityofeastlansing.civicweb.net/document/397070/City%20Council%202024%20_%202025%20Strategic%20Priorities%20-.pdf?handle=570F867010064D3F8EFEF65CAD97ABBA) and discussion here (https://youtu.be/ZEMiRi1HuA0?t=2783) .
* Goal Six: To strengthen the City's financial health by reducing its unfunded pension and retiree healthcare liabilities by at least 20% and encourage expansion of its revenues. Listen to the discussion (https://youtu.be/f7qz7amXk3s?t=777) .

* Goal Seven: To be responsible stewards of the environment by reducing or eliminating reliance on carbon and reducing activities that adversely impact climate change. Listen to the discussion (https://youtu.be/f7qz7amXk3s?t=1246) .

* Goal Eight: Foster a thriving culture that celebrates diversity in City sponsored events, activities and programs by increasing the number of events and engagement of constituencies. Listen to the discussion (https://youtu.be/f7qz7amXk3s?t=2041) .

* Goal Nine: To increase housing options and affordability by constructing 1,100 housing units over five years. Listen to the discussion (https://youtu.be/f7qz7amXk3s?t=2588) .

* Goal 10: To enhance the City's skyline, tree canopy and utility reliability by relocating utilities underground. Listen to the discussion (https://youtu.be/f7qz7amXk3s?t=2761) .

https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2404
The latest issue of the City's newsletter Dialog has landed in community members' mailboxes this week! Didn't get one? There are extra copies at City Hall, the East Lansing Hannah Community Center and the East Lansing Public Library. It's also available online (https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2404) !

This issue contains the Spring/Summer Curbside Journal with the recycling guide, yard waste collection dates and so much more!!! Please note: there was a misprint of the telephone number for the Department of Public Works on page 7 of this issue. The correct number for DPW is (517) 337-9459.

Check it out online (https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2401) and save the following dates for no-fee yard waste collection. The east/west directions are based on which side of Abbot Road the address lies (east is toward Okemos / west is toward Frandor):
* Monday, April 7 (west side only)
* Monday, April 14 (east side only)
* Monday, May 5 (west side only)
* Monday, May 12 (east side only)


** Congratulations to cover story star, Coach Tom Izzo, who was named Big Ten Coach of the Year for the fourth time this week!
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Register here for the Izzo Run/Walk/Roll online (https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/EastLansing/TheIzzo) .
https://cityofeastlansing.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2255
The last Children’s Cultural Concert will be held tomorrow (Saturday, March 15) at 11 a.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. The performance will feature McCartney Irish Dance in step with the Band Féin, playing traditional Irish music! The East Lansing Public Library will be on site at 10:30 a.m. for story time (please note this is a change from the previously published time of 10 a.m.).


** Be Safe and Watch Out for Others
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Whether going out on the town or just going about their daily business, this St. Patrick's Day weekend, community members are encouraged to be safe and to watch out for others.

The East Lansing Fire Department will be conducting impromptu occupancy inspections of bars, restaurants and student group housing events. Inspections will begin today and continue through Monday evening (March 17).
https://cityofeastlansing.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2276

The Battle of the Businesses Bracket Challenge, hosted by the Downtown Management Board, kicks off TONIGHT from 5-7 p.m. at Ann Street Plaza. Win a free $15 Daytime Nighttime Anytime (DNA) eGift card while supplies last; try out a new downtown East Lansing business; and play inflatable basketball and other yard games such as cornhole!


** “This campaign isn’t just about friendly competition, it’s a celebration of all that our downtown community has to offer.”
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https://cityofeastlansing.com/calendar.aspx


** Meetings & Events in the City of East Lansing
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This weekend: East Lansing High School presents its spring musical, "Once Upon a Mattress." For dates, times and tickets, visit https://gofan.co/app/school/MI4231

Monday, March 17
* Last day for Battle of the Businesses bracket predictions. Learn more and submit a bracket here. (https://cityofeastlansing.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2276)
* 3-6 p.m. East Lansing Public Library (ELPL) Strategic Plan Unveiling Party, 950 Abbot Road
* 6:30 p.m. Commission on the Environment meeting, East Lansing Hannah Community Center (ELHCC), 819 Abbot Road

Tuesday, March 18
* 5:15 p.m. University Student Commission meeting, City Hall, 410 Abbot Road
* 7 p.m. City Council regular meeting, ELHCC

Wednesday, March 19
* 8:30 a.m. Parking Task Force meeting, East Lansing City Hall, 410 Abbot Road
* 5:30 p.m. Library Board of Trustees meeting, ELPL, 950 Abbot Road

Thursday, March 20
* Voting begins for Battle of the Businesses!
* 8:30 a.m. Age Friendly Communities Committee meeting, ELHCC, 819 Abbot Road
* 11 a.m. East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority meeting, 2470 Burcham Drive
* 5:30 p.m. Arts Commission meeting, ELHCC, 819 Abbot Road
* 6:30 p.m. Charter Review Committee meeting, ELHCC, 819 Abbot Road

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