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East Lansing Mayor George Brookover and City Manager Robert Belleman are joined by City staff for the ribbon cutting at Albert EL Fresco's grand reopening.


** Summer Returns with Albert EL Fresco Reopening
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East Lansing Mayor George Brookover officially opened Albert EL Fresco last night, kicking off the first Thursday Game Night in downtown!

On stage at Ann Street Plaza were the Dangling Participles, a Lansing-area indie folk band, who played from 5:30-7 p.m. They were followed by the Andrew Brown Sound, a group of Michigan State University jazz students, from 7-8:30 p.m.

The event also featured a variety of games and activities, including ping pong, cornhole, giant Chess and an inflatable football game. Community members who take a survey are eligible for this year's t-shirt and other giveaways. The East Lansing Public Library also had a table to provide information.

Upcoming events happening downtown include the East Lansing Art Festival next weekend; GLAM Jam Summer Kickoff on June 8; East Lansing PRIDE on June 14 and the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival June 20-21. Follow @DowntownEastLansing on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DowntownEastLansing) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/downtowneastlansing/) .
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** Recap: FY2026 Preliminary Budget Town Hall
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East Lansing City Manager Robert Belleman, Chief Financial Officer Audrey Kincade and Treasurer Andrea Smith presented on the Fiscal Year 2026 preliminary budget at a town hall on Wednesday, May 7.

Among the topics addressed at the town hall were the FY2026 budget and program of services, a general fund overview, options in the general fund deficit reduction plan, the City income tax, property tax distributions and information about American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects.

Community members are encouraged to attend meetings, ask questions and provide feedback through public comment and correspondence to City Council.

WHAT'S NEXT?
* May 13: Public hearings on the preliminary budget and tax rate.
* May 27: Adoption of the FY2026 budget, tax rate and fee schedule.


** City Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week
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The East Lansing City Council approved a resolution recognizing the dedication, hard work and commitment of the City's nearly 500 full-time, part-time and contingent employees as part of Public Service Recognition Week from May 5-9. Read the resolution (https://cityofeastlansing.civicweb.net/document/402185/Approve%20a%20Resolution%20Recognizing%20May%204,%202025-%20M.pdf?handle=4DCBC6F6C8A14950B29B032FFB158DA9) .
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** Construction Updates: Getting Around Town
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Starting soon >>
* Water Service Material Surveys: Water supplies will NOT be affected. Contractors from M.L. Chartier will be performing excavations in the right-of-way at properties around the City. The purpose of this work is to identify the water service line material type, as required by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, ensuring that the lines are NOT lead or galvanized steel. Department of Public Works (DPW) staff have begun putting door hangers at properties that will be part of this survey. Questions? Call DPW (517) 337-9459.

Began this week >>
* HARRISON ROAD BRIDGE ***Traffic maintained in both directions*** Motorists are advised that traffic has been reduced from two lanes to one lane in each direction. The project is being done to repair the roadway between Kalamazoo Street and the Kellogg Center. Traffic on Kalamazoo Street will NOT be affected. This project is expected to be completed by mid-August before MSU students return to campus.

* Albert EL Fresco in downtown East Lansing has reopened. A portion of Albert Avenue is closed through mid-August; however, access to all downtown parking garages has been maintained. Check out cityofeastlansing.com/LiveParking (https://cityofeastlansing.com/2186/Live-Parking-Availability) for a look at how many spaces are available.

Ongoing projects >>
* LAKE LANSING ROAD: A Consumers Energy gas main installation project began this past Monday (April 28). Motorists may experience delays due to lane closures from Coolidge Road to Abbot Road. Work is expected to continue through the end of June.

* U.S. 127 at Trowbridge Road: The highway is in its current configuration until mid-June. View lane closures here (https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map?constZone=true&lat=42.730255858482025&lon=-84.51968310730732&zoom=12) .


** Supporting Trowbridge Road During Construction
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Blue Owl Coffee, 1034 Trowbridge Road + Mighty Uke Day 15
The East Lansing location of local favorite, Blue Owl Coffee, is participating in this weekend's Mighty Uke Day festivities. The coffee shop will be the site of a flash mob at 12:30 p.m. today (Friday, May 9) and a wake up mini concert will take place there tomorrow morning (Saturday, May 10) at 9 a.m. Stop in for a nonalcoholic coffee cocktail, like the Ol' Blue, a cold brew with bourbon honey, fresh orange, cherry and bitters. Learn more about MUDXV (https://mightyukeday.com/) .

The businesses on Trowbridge Road have felt the pinch of construction over the past year. Let's show support to these local businesses!
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** Restaurant Week Includes Several EL Spots
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Thanks to Lansing 5:01, Lansing Foodies and Choose Lansing, gastronomes can enjoy a signature drink for $5 and special dish for $7 for one week during 517 Restaurant Week from Saturday, May 10 through Saturday, May 17. Over 65 area restaurants are participating including these East Lansing locations: Auntie Anne's, Beggar's Banquet, Harrison Roadhouse, The State Room and One North among many others. Check them all out here: www.517restaurantweek.com/dishes.
NO-FEE YARD WASTE COLLECTION: East of Abbot Road Monday, May 12.

Additional dates have been added in June in response to No Mow May. Bookmark www.cityofeastlansing.com/yardwaste (https://cityofeastlansing.com/yardwaste) for all the details!


** Meetings & Events
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Verify meeting dates, times and locations and view meeting agendas at
cityofeastlansing.civicweb.net/portal (https://cityofeastlansing.civicweb.net/portal/) .

Monday, May 12
* No-fee yard waste collection, east of Abbot Road
* 7 p.m. Human Rights Commission meeting, East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road

Tuesday, May 13
* 7 p.m. City Council meeting, ELHCC, Banquet Hall, 819 Abbot Road

Wednesday, May 14
* 7 p.m. Planning Commission meeting, East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road

Thursday, May 15
* 8:30 a.m. Age Friendly Communities meeting, East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road
* 11 a.m. East Lansing-Meridian Water & Sewer Authority Board meeting, Water Treatment Plant, 2470 Burcham Drive
* 6:30 p.m. Charter Review Committee meeting, East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road
* 7 p.m. All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre presents "The Laramie Project," East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road

Friday, May 16
* 7 p.m. All-of-us Express Children’s Theatre presents "The Laramie Project," East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road

Saturday, May 17
* 10 a.m.-6 p.m. East Lansing Art Festival, Downtown East Lansing

Sunday, May 18
* 10 a.m.-5 p.m. East Lansing Art Festival, Downtown East Lansing

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** Now Hiring: Budget & Accounting Analyst
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The City of East Lansing, Michigan, a residential community of 48,500 people and home to Michigan State University, is seeking a Budget & Accounting Analyst. This position will review the work of accounting and purchasing staff for accuracy and completeness, including final approval of weekly invoices. Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or finance and five years of increasingly responsible accounting experience (preferably fund accounting), but may be substituted with equivalent training, education or experience. Registration as a State of Michigan CPA preferred, but not required. Learn more and apply (https://cityofeastlansing.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=97&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Budget-Accounting-Analyst-777) !
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** Now Hiring: Firefighter / Paramedic
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