Over the past several weeks, many Miner Lake property owners have spent time reviewing information, attending the Spring meeting, asking questions, and discussing the proposed Special Assessment District with neighbors and Task Force members. We appreciate the thoughtful engagement from everyone involved.
Because we are still receiving questions from residents who are working through their decision, we have decided to extend the petition signature deadline by one week. The petition will now remain open through end of day Tuesday, June 16, 2026, and the determination of the petition will be submitted to the Allegan Township Clerk before the close of business on June 17, 2026.
This is an important decision for our community. The proposed sewer project could affect how individual properties are used in the future, while also influencing the long-term health and stewardship of Miner Lake itself. Given the significance of the decision, we believe it is reasonable to allow a little more time for property owners to understand their options and make an informed choice.
For more than two years, the Task Force has been gathering information, evaluating alternatives, meeting with agencies and consultants, and sharing what we have learned with the community. While no amount of time will answer every question, an additional week gives residents a final opportunity to seek clarification and weigh the information before the petition is submitted.
At the same time, we do need to keep the process moving forward. The original June 10 deadline was selected to provide Allegan Township officials and legal counsel enough time to review the petitions and complete the required public meetings and legal steps necessary to stay on track for potential 2027 funding and construction timelines. Those reviews can take three months or more. Extending the deadline by one week still leaves more than three months for that process while allowing a bit more time for community input.
Regardless of where individual property owners stand on the petition, we recognize that this decision matters deeply to many residents. We appreciate the respectful conversations that have taken place throughout this process and the patience shown by everyone involved.
We will post another update before the petition is submitted to the Allegan Township Clerk next Wednesday.We recognize that many of our residents are seasonal or may not be in the area while we are physically collecting signatures. You have the opportunity to complete this process digitally.
Thank you for understanding and being active participants in this process.
If you have questions, I’ve copied the details from an earlier post on the petition process for reference:
Step 1: Get informed by reviewing the proposed District Map and Miner Lake Sewer Special Assessment District Fact Sheet
We also have additional information on the website:
Step 2: Sign the petition in Support of forming a Special Assessment District – Download a copy of the petition
- If you need help identifying your parcel number(s), please contact one of the people listed below or find your “Mapping_ID on the Allegan County Interactive Map
- ALL individuals listed as owners must sign. Ideally, they should be signed on the same form, but we can collect signatures from separate forms. (if you know the signatures are separate, please write a quick note on the page indicating that)
Step 3: Return the SIGNED petition form by the revised June 16 deadline – A few options:
- Scan or take a photo of the form
- Text a copy to one of the Task Force members listed below.
- Email a copy to minerlake@gmail.com
Please do not mail them to us, as we have a tight deadline. Call us first, and we will help you get a copy to us
If you happen to be around, stop by one of these locations when it is convenient and add your name to show your support to Allegan Township for the Miner Lake Sewer.
If you are out of town or busy at these times but want to sign, contact a member of our team directly.
Miner Lake Sewer Task Force:
Sam Martin (616) 378-0356
Tom Slocum (616) 218-1587
Ron Gordon (920) 889-6279
Frank Shelansky (231) 740-6431
Rick Lussenhop (847) 525-2923
Shana Lussenhop (312) 618-5561
Jim Connell (269) 512-5811