December 11, 2025

Articles for tag: accessibility

Matt Rosentreter

Dexter City Council Continues Monument Park Accessibility Discussions

Dexter City Council Continues Monument Park Accessibility Discussions

After concerns were raised by local residents at recent city council meetings, the Dexter Council has begun pursuing accessibility options for the gazebo in Monument Park. A few recommendations and potential ramp designs have been submitted to the city council. ADA standards require a slope of 1:12. Since the gazebo is 30” above the nearby ...

Matt Rosentreter

Dexter Begins Looking at Accessibility Options for Monument Park

Dexter Begins Looking at Accessibility Options for Monument Park

At Dexter City Council’s June 9 meeting, the council unanimously passed a motion directing city staff to begin looking into options for designing and installing an ADA compliant ramp at Monument Park’s gazebo. While originally a discussion item, councilmember Wa-Louisa Hubbard moved to make it a consideration item. “I just think there’s no reason not ...

Chelsea City Council Reviews Accessibility Issues in City Parks

Chelsea City Council Reviews Accessibility Issues in City Parks

Chelsea city parks are ready for accessibility updates.  According to reports discussed at the July 1 Chelsea City Council meeting, Midwestern Consulting recommended 30 fixes to Chelsea Parks and Recreation to make Pierce Park, Veterans Park, TimberTown, and Palmer Commons compliant with the American Disability Act. Adam Lalik, a professional engineer from Midwestern Consulting, said ...